Hacker News Top Stories with Summaries (January 21, 2024)
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<h1> Hacker News Top Stories</h1>
<p>Here are the top stories from Hacker News with summaries for January 21, 2024 :</p>
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Boehm-Demers-Weiser conservative C/C++ Garbage Collector
Summary: The Boehm-Demers-Weiser conservative garbage collector is a memory management tool for C and C++ programs, replacing C malloc or C++ new. It automatically recycles memory when it's no longer accessible, without the need for explicit deallocation. The collector can be used as a leak detector for C or C++ programs and works with most unmodified C programs. It supports multiple platforms, including Linux, Windows, and MacOS X. The garbage collector uses a mark-sweep algorithm and can provide incremental and generational collection on supported operating systems.
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Show HN: I made an app people call "Airdrop for Android"
Summary: Ubidrop is a seamless file transfer app for Android, Mac, and PC, allowing users to share photos, music, and videos wirelessly. It eliminates the need for outdated methods like Bluetooth, email, or cloud storage providers. Ubidrop works on devices connected to the same WiFi network or Hot Spot, with no file size limits or internet access required. The Android version is free, while the desktop version offers a 7-day trial before requiring a license purchase.