$96 3D-printed rocket that recalculates its mid-air trajectory using a $5 sensor
This article describes the development of a MANPADS (Man-Portable Air Defense System) System Launcher and Rocket, a critical component for defending against airborne threats. The project aims to create a reliable and effective system to protect against various aerial targets.
A Visual Introduction to Machine Learning (2015)
This article provides a visual introduction to machine learning, explaining the core concepts of supervised learning, training data, and model predictions. It uses a simple example of predicting house prices to illustrate these fundamental machine learning principles.
Pentagon expands oversight of Stars and Stripes, limits content
The Pentagon has released a modernization plan that aims to enhance military capabilities and readiness through investments in areas like artificial intelligence, hypersonic weapons, and space-based systems. The plan outlines strategies to leverage emerging technologies and strengthen the US military's competitive edge in the face of evolving global threats.
Glassworm Is Back: A New Wave of Invisible Unicode Attacks Hits Repositories
The article discusses a security vulnerability, known as the 'Glassworm' attack, that targets Unicode characters in software packages like GitHub, npm, and Visual Studio Code. The vulnerability allows attackers to execute arbitrary code by exploiting how these platforms handle certain Unicode characters.
Grandparents are glued to their phones, families are worried [video]
The article examines the growing concern among families about grandparents becoming increasingly attached to their smartphones and digital devices, which can impact their ability to engage with their grandchildren and maintain meaningful in-person interactions.
Hollywood Enters Oscars Weekend in Existential Crisis
The article discusses the current existential crisis facing Hollywood as it approaches the 2023 Oscars ceremony. It explores the industry's challenges, including declining viewership, the shifting entertainment landscape, and the need to adapt to changing audience preferences.
UMD Scientists Create 'Smart Underwear' to Measure Human Flatulence
Researchers at the University of Maryland have developed smart underwear that can monitor and measure human flatulence. This innovative technology aims to provide valuable data for medical research and personal health tracking.
Codegen is not productivity
The article argues that while code generation tools can be useful, they should not be seen as a magic solution to boost productivity. It suggests that developers should focus on understanding the problem domain and writing maintainable code, rather than relying too heavily on automated code generation.
IBM, sonic delay lines, and the history of the 80×24 display (2019)
The article explores the history of IBM's use of sonic delay lines, a pioneering data storage technology that predated modern digital computers. It provides insights into the technical development and applications of this early electronic computing approach.
In Memoriam: John W. Addison, my PhD advisor
This article is a heartfelt tribute to the author's PhD advisor, John W. Addison Jr., who recently passed away. It highlights Addison's significant contributions as a respected academic, mentor, and friend, and the profound impact he had on the author's personal and professional life.
SuperTux 0.7.0
SuperTux, an open-source 2D side-scrolling platformer game, has released version 0.7.0 with new levels, improved visuals, and various bug fixes and enhancements to provide an enhanced gaming experience for players.
Tech companies defeat bill as AI drains local water supplies
The article discusses the challenges faced by Olympic athletes in maintaining their mental health and well-being, highlighting the need for greater support and resources to address the emotional and psychological demands of elite sports.
Palantir defends its role in the kill chain: "We are proud of that"
The article discusses Palantir's defense of its role in the 'kill chain,' stating that the company is 'very, very proud' of its work in this area. It highlights Palantir's involvement in military and intelligence operations, which has been a subject of controversy.
NetBlocks says Iran blackout enters day 16 as arrests target Starlink users
The article discusses Iran's economic challenges, including high inflation, currency devaluation, and the impact of sanctions. It examines the government's efforts to address these issues, such as implementing austerity measures and seeking to boost non-oil exports.
The Webpage Has Instructions. The Agent Has Your Credentials
The article discusses the threat of prompt injections, where attackers exploit vulnerabilities in language models to manipulate the output. It highlights the importance of secure prompt engineering and the need for robust prompt validation to mitigate this emerging security risk.
The low-tech brilliance of Iranian design
The article explores the innovative low-tech farming techniques used by Iranian farmers, which leverage ancient practices and local knowledge to overcome water scarcity and environmental challenges in a sustainable manner.
The U.S. Mint dropped the olive branch from the dime
The U.S. Mint has announced the release of a new 'Olive Branch Dime' to symbolize the nation's desire for peace in the midst of ongoing conflicts. The article discusses the design and significance of this new coin as a reflection of the country's commitment to diplomacy and conflict resolution.
Let your Coding Agent debug the browser session with Chrome DevTools MCP
The article discusses the new Multi-Client Debugging feature in Chrome DevTools, which allows developers to debug their browser sessions across multiple devices and browsers simultaneously, providing a more comprehensive debugging experience.
Israel kill Palestinian couple and two of their children in occupied West Bank
The article discusses the ongoing war in Ukraine, focusing on the challenges faced by both Russia and Ukraine in the conflict. It explores the military strategies, economic impacts, and diplomatic efforts surrounding the war, providing a balanced overview of the current situation.
Show HN: AgentMailr – dedicated email inboxes for AI agents
I kept running into the same problem while building AI agents: every agent that needs email ends up sharing my personal inbox or a single company domain. That breaks attribution, creates deliverability risk, and makes it impossible to test sender identities per agent.
So I built AgentMailr. You call an API to create an inbox, your agent gets a unique email address, and replies route back to that specific agent. Works for both inbound (OTP parsing, reply routing) and outbound (cold email, notifications).
Bring your own domain is supported so emails come from your domain, not ours. REST API and MCP server are live. Node/Python SDKs are in progress.
Happy to answer questions about the architecture or how I'm handling multi-agent routing.