Microsoft forced me to switch to Linux
Microsoft, known for its Windows operating system, is expanding its focus to include Linux. The article discusses Microsoft's increasing involvement with the open-source Linux platform, including its work on improving Linux compatibility and integrating Linux features into Windows.
That's not how email works
The article discusses the author's frustrating experience with HSBC bank, who were unable to understand an email they sent regarding a problem with their account. It highlights the challenges of communicating effectively with large organizations and the importance of clear and responsive customer service.
Oban, the job processing framework from Elixir, has come to Python
The article provides an overview of Oban, a powerful job processing library for Python, and how it can be used to handle asynchronous tasks and background jobs in web applications. It discusses Oban's key features, such as job scheduling, retrying, and monitoring, and presents a step-by-step guide on implementing Oban in a Python project.
Apple to Soon Take Up to 30% Cut from All Patreon Creators in iOS App
Patreon, a platform for creators to receive funding from supporters, is considering moving away from Apple's App Store due to the 30% commission fee charged by Apple. The article discusses Patreon's concerns about the impact of this fee on its business model and the potential implications for creators and supporters using the platform.
Please Don't Say Mean Things about the AI I Just Invested a Billion Dollars In
The article humorously addresses the request from an AI company executive to refrain from criticizing the AI system they have heavily invested in, highlighting the tendency to defend new technologies despite potential flaws.
Jellyfin LLM/"AI" Development Policy
The article outlines Jellyfin's policies for using large language models (LLMs) in its development processes. It covers the ethical considerations, guidelines for responsible use, and transparency measures Jellyfin has put in place to ensure the safe and accountable integration of LLMs.
Show HN: I built a small browser engine from scratch in C++
Hi HN! Korean high school senior here, about to start CS in college.
I built a browser engine from scratch in C++ to understand how browsers work. First time using C++, 8 weeks of development, lots of debugging—but it works!
Features:
- HTML parsing with error correction
- CSS cascade and inheritance
- Block/inline layout engine
- Async image loading + caching
- Link navigation + history
Hardest parts:
- String parsing(html, css)
- Rendering
- Image Caching & Layout Reflowing
What I learned (beyond code):
- Systematic debugging is crucial
- Ship with known bugs rather than chase perfection
- The Power of "Why?"
~3,000 lines of C++17/Qt6. Would love feedback on code architecture and C++ best practices!
GitHub: https://github.com/beginner-jhj/mini_browser
The UK paid £4.1M for a bookmarks site
The article discusses the launch of the AI Skills Hub, a platform that provides free online courses and resources to help individuals develop AI-related skills. The hub aims to democratize access to AI education and empower people to navigate the growing field of artificial intelligence.
Native Instruments enters into insolvency proceedings
Native Instruments, a leading software and hardware company in the music technology industry, has entered into insolvency proceedings, leaving its future uncertain. The company's financial difficulties and the resulting reorganization process raise concerns about the stability and continuity of its operations and product offerings.
Show HN: A MitM proxy to see what your LLM tools are sending
I built this out of curiosity about what Claude Code was actually sending to the API. Turns out, watching your tokens tick up in real-time is oddly satisfying.
Sherlock sits between your LLM tools and the API, showing you every request with a live dashboard, and auto-saved copies of every prompt as markdown and json.
LM Studio 0.4.0
LMStudio AI announces the release of version 0.4.0, which introduces new features and improvements to their AI-powered design platform, enabling users to create high-quality visuals and animations more efficiently.
Bf-Tree: modern read-write-optimized concurrent larger-than-memory range index
The article discusses the bf-tree, an open-source library developed by Microsoft that provides a data structure and algorithms for building efficient binary function trees. The bf-tree is designed to enable fast and memory-efficient programs, particularly in the context of machine learning and artificial intelligence applications.
Ross Stevens Donates $100M to Pay Every US Olympian and Paralympian $200k
The article highlights Ross Stevens, a former American Olympian, who has donated over $1 million to help support other Olympic athletes in their pursuit of the Games. Stevens' generous contributions have made a significant impact on the lives and careers of these aspiring Olympians.
For These Women, Grok's Sexualized Images Are Personal
The article explores the issue of AI systems generating sexualized images of women, particularly in the context of Elon Musk's involvement in the company Neuralink. It examines the ethical concerns around the use of such AI technology and its potential impact on gender representation and societal perceptions.
How to turn 'sfo-jfk' into a suitable photo
The article provides a step-by-step guide on how to transform the SFO-JFK flight into a beautiful photographic experience, covering topics such as camera settings, framing techniques, and editing tips to capture stunning aerial landscapes during the journey.
Show HN: Sandbox Agent SDK – unified API for automating coding agents
We’ve been working with automating coding agents in sandboxes as of late. It’s bewildering how poorly standardized and difficult to use each agent varies between each other.
We open-sourced the Sandbox Agent SDK based on tools we built internally to solve 3 problems:
1. Universal agent API: interact with any coding agent using the same API
2. Running agents inside the sandbox: Agent Sandbox provides a Rust binary that serves the universal agent API over HTTP, instead of having to futz with undocumented interfaces
3. Universal session schema: persisting sessions is always problematic, since we don’t want the source of truth for the conversation to live inside the container in a schema we don’t control
Agent Sandbox SDK has:
- Any coding agent: Universal API to interact with all agents with full feature coverage
- Server or SDK mode: Run as an HTTP server or with the TypeScript SDK
- Universal session schema: Universal schema to store agent transcripts
- Supports your sandbox provider: Daytona, E2B, Vercel Sandboxes, and more
- Lightweight, portable Rust binary: Install anywhere with 1 curl command
- OpenAPI spec: Well documented and easy to integrate
We will be adding much more in the coming weeks – would love to hear any feedback or questions.
What does Werner Herzog's nihilist penguin teach us?
The article explores Werner Herzog's encounters with penguins during his trip to Antarctica, where he witnessed the birds' curious behaviors and unexpected interactions with humans, providing a unique perspective on the fragile natural world.
Who sets the Doomsday Clock?
The Doomsday Clock, a symbolic representation of the threat of global catastrophe, has been moved closer to midnight, indicating increased risks from climate change, nuclear weapons, and other existential threats facing humanity.
Show HN: Config manager for Claude Code (and others) – rules, MCPs, permissions
I use Claude Code across multiple projects with different conventions and some shared repos just as it so happens to be the real world. Managing the config files (.claude/rules/, mcps.json, settings.json) by hand got tedious, so I built a local web UI for it.
This one started out as claude-config but migrated to coder-config as I'm adding others (Gemini, AG, Codex, etc).
Main features: - Visual editor for rules, permissions, and MCP servers - Project registry to switch between codebases - "Workstreams" to group related repos (frontend + API + shared libs) with shared context - Auto-load workstreams on cd to included folders - Also supports Gemini CLI and Codex CLI
Install: npm install -g coder-config coder-config ui # UI at http://localhost:3333 coder-config ui install # optionally, autostart on MacOS
It can also be installed as a PWA and live in your taskbar.
Open source, runs locally, no account needed. Feedback and contributions welcome!
Sorry, haven't had any chance to test on other OSes (linux/windows)
Tesla profit tanked 46% in 2025
Tesla reports record quarterly profits in Q4 2025, driven by strong demand for its electric vehicles and continued improvements in production efficiency. The company's earnings exceed market expectations, highlighting its ability to navigate supply chain challenges and maintain its dominant position in the EV market.