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Show HN: EndBOX – A toy-like retro computer for EndBASIC

3 hours 6 min ago

Hello HN!

EndBASIC has been featured a few times here before (https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=31651881, https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=37495166), but today I want to show you something different that I've been working on for the past 6 months: the EndBOX.

The idea is to create a toy-like device that:

* boots fast into EndBASIC,

* feels playful and hackable,

* and is focused purely in experiencing (graphical / game) programming in simple terms.

Just you and a BASIC command line---with some DOS touches.

You'll find pictures and full details in the announcement blog post (https://www.endbasic.dev/2025/06/unveiling-the-endbox.html). And if you're at BSDCan next week, come to my talk that dives into the OS---or find me for a live demo!

Right now, I'm trying to figure out if there's enough interest to turn this into a real product: kits, prebuilt devices, maybe even a small production run. It feels kinda crazy to pursue that, but also very exciting to make it real for others.

So, here is where you come in:

* What would you want from a device like this?

* Is this something you'd ever use or gift?

* What would make it even better or interesting?

Thanks for checking it out!

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Show HN: ConvoQueen – AI-powered conversation tracker for dating and networking

3 hours 7 min ago

Hi HN! I built ConvoQueen (https://convoqueen.xyz) – a personal conversation companion that helps you track chats with people in your life and get AI insights about relationships.

What it does: - Record conversations via voice-to-text (Whisper) or manual entry - AI summaries of each conversation using GPT-4 - Behavioral analysis after 5+ conversations to understand communication patterns - People management with photos, notes, and conversation history - Mobile-first design with responsive UI Why I built this: Dating apps are terrible at helping you remember meaningful conversations. Same with networking events, casual friendships, or even family relationships. I kept forgetting important details people shared, or couldn't recall what we talked about last time. ConvoQueen solves this by letting you quickly log conversations and letting AI help you understand patterns and insights. Tech stack: - Frontend: SvelteKit + Tailwind CSS - Backend: Flask + SQLAlchemy (SQLite) - AI: Azure OpenAI for summaries and analysis - Voice: Web Speech API + Whisper for transcription - Auth: Google OAuth + email/password Key features: - Voice recording with real-time transcription - AI-generated conversation summaries - Personality radar charts based on communication patterns - Mobile-responsive design (works great on phones) - Privacy-focused (each user has isolated data) Demo features: - Try voice recording (requires HTTPS for microphone access) - Add people with photos and notes - See AI summaries of conversations - View behavioral analysis after multiple conversations The app is live at https://convoqueen.xyz (free to use, Google sign-in). I'm particularly proud of the voice recording implementation – it uses hybrid transcription with both browser Speech API for instant feedback and Whisper for accuracy. Would love feedback from the HN community! What other relationship/conversation insights would be useful? How do you currently track important conversations?

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