Hacker News Top Stories with Summaries (August 30, 2023)
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<h1> Hacker News Top Stories</h1>
<p>Here are the top stories from Hacker News with summaries for August 30, 2023 :</p>
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A DIY ‘bionic pancreas’ is changing diabetes care
Summary: A DIY 'bionic pancreas' developed by a community of people with type 1 diabetes has been approved by the US FDA. The open-source automated insulin delivery (AID) system, which uses an algorithm to analyze glucose data and program insulin pumps, has been shown to be safe and effective in randomized controlled trials. The technology offers more personalization and automation than commercial AID systems, with around 30,000 people currently using open-source AID technology.
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New Map APIs from Google
Summary: Google Cloud has introduced new map APIs on its Maps Platform, utilizing AI, machine learning, aerial imagery, and environmental data. The SolarAPI helps estimate solar power potential and energy savings for buildings in 40 countries. The Pollen API provides pollen count estimates for 15 plant species in 65 countries. The Air Quality API offers an air-quality layer covering 100 countries, combining data from monitoring stations, sensors, models, meteorological data, satellites, land cover, and live traffic information.