A macOS app that blurs your screen when you slouch
Posturr is an open-source project that provides a simple and lightweight way to manage and deploy web applications using Docker and Docker Compose. It offers a streamlined process for setting up and managing containerized environments for development, testing, and production.
Iran Protest Death Toll Could Top 30k, According to Local Health Officials
The article reports that senior Iranian officials have stated that more than 30,000 people have been killed in the ongoing protests in Iran, which began in September 2022 following the death of Mahsa Amini. The protests have led to a violent crackdown by the Iranian government.
White House alters arrest photo of ICE protester, says "the memes will continue"
The article reports that the White House posted an altered arrest photo of an ICE critic to make it appear they were sobbing, despite the original image showing a more neutral expression. The article examines the implications of the White House's use of altered media to influence public perception.
FAA institutes nationwide drone no-fly zones around ICE operations
The article discusses the FAA's new drone no-fly zone around critical infrastructure facilities, including those operated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). This new rule aims to enhance national security by restricting drone flights near sensitive locations.
Show HN: Bonsplit – Tabs and splits for native macOS apps
BonSplit is an open-source app that allows friends to easily split bills and track expenses. It simplifies the process of dividing costs and managing shared payments, making it a useful tool for groups and households.
Web-based image editor modeled after Deluxe Paint
DPaint-js is a web-based pixel art editor that allows users to create and edit pixel art directly in the browser. The project provides a simple and intuitive interface for digital painting, making it a useful tool for artists, designers, and hobbyists.
First, make me care
The article explores the concept of 'making people care' and the challenges associated with it, discussing the importance of engaging the audience's emotions and values, as well as the difficulties in crafting persuasive narratives that resonate with diverse perspectives.
Yes, It's Fascism
The article explores the potential risk of fascism emerging in the United States, discussing the rise of authoritarian tendencies, the erosion of democratic norms, and the impact of former President Trump's 'MAGA' movement on the country's political landscape.
Alarm overload is undermining safety at sea as crews face thousands of alerts
New research shows that crews at sea are facing an overwhelming number of daily alerts, up to tens of thousands, which is undermining their ability to respond effectively and posing a significant safety risk at sea.
Show HN: TUI for managing XDG default applications
Author here. I made this little TUI program for managing default applications on the Linux desktop.
Maybe some of you will find it useful.
Happy to answer any questions.
Spanish track was fractured before high-speed train disaster, report finds
The article explores the growing popularity of plant-based meat alternatives and their potential impact on the traditional meat industry. It examines the environmental and health benefits of these alternative protein sources, as well as the technological advancements and consumer trends driving their increasing adoption.
150k lines of vibe coded Elixir: The good, the bad and the ugly
The article discusses the challenges and lessons learned while coding 150,000 lines of Elixir for the Vibe platform. It covers the good, the bad, and the ugly aspects of the Elixir language and its ecosystem, providing insights for developers considering using Elixir for large-scale projects.
Show HN: Netfence – Like Envoy for eBPF Filters
To power the firewalling for our agents so that they couldn't contact arbitrary services, I build netfence. It's like Envoy but for eBPF filters.
It allows you to define different DNS-based rules that are resolved in a local daemon to IPs, then pushed to the eBPF filter to allow traffic. By doing it this way, we can still allow DNS-defined rules, but prevent contacting random IPs.
There's also no network performance penalty, since it's just DNS lookups and eBPF filters referencing memory.
It also means you don't have to tamper with the base image, which the agent could potentially manipulate to remove rules (unless you prevent root maybe).
It automatically manages the lifecycle of eBPF filters on cgroups and interfaces, so it works well for both containers and micro VMs (like Firecracker).
You implement a control plane, just like Envoy xDS, which you can manage the rules of each cgroup/interface. You can even manage DNS through the control plane to dynamically resolve records (which is helpful as a normal DNS server doesn't know which interface/cgroup a request might be coming from).
We specifically use this to allow our agents to only contact S3, pip, apt, and npm.
Bridging the Gap Between PLECS and SPICE
The article compares the capabilities of PLECS and SPICE, two popular circuit simulation tools, highlighting their strengths, weaknesses, and suitable use cases. It provides a detailed analysis of the performance, ease of use, and feature set of each tool to help readers choose the most appropriate option for their circuit design needs.
AI Tribalism
The article discusses the increasing tribalism and polarization surrounding artificial intelligence (AI) development, with some viewing it as a threat to humanity while others see it as a transformative technology. The author argues that this tribalism can hinder progress and calls for a more balanced, nuanced approach to AI discourse.
Show HN: LLMNet – The Offline Internet, Search the web without the web
LLMNet is an open-source library for building and deploying large language models (LLMs) using PyTorch. It provides a modular and extensible framework for training, fine-tuning, and evaluating LLMs, allowing developers to quickly experiment with different model architectures and techniques.
Minneapolis shooting: AG Pam Bondi gives Gov. Walz conditions for ICE to leave
The article discusses a call from former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi to Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, urging him to support U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in response to a recent shooting incident in Minneapolis. Bondi argues that sanctuary city policies have contributed to the rise in violent crime.
"Those rights don't count": Bovino says Pretti forfeited 2nd Amendment rights
The article discusses the case of Bovino, who claims that Pretti forfeited his Second Amendment rights by fatally shooting someone. It examines the legal and ethical implications of this argument and the ongoing debate surrounding gun rights in the United States.
Richard Stallman critiques AI, connected cars, smartphones, and DRM
Richard Stallman, the founder of the free software movement, criticizes various technologies, including AI-powered cars, smartphones, and digital rights management (DRM), arguing that they undermine user privacy and freedom. He advocates for increased user control and transparency in technology development.
Yes, It's Fascism
The article explores the potential risk of fascism emerging in the United States, discussing the rise of authoritarian tendencies, the erosion of democratic norms, and the impact of former President Trump's 'MAGA' movement on the country's political landscape.