Last Year on My Mac: Look Back in Disbelief
The article reflects on the author's experiences and observations from the past year, highlighting the significant changes and challenges faced in the tech industry, particularly within the Apple ecosystem. It provides a retrospective look at the author's Mac-related activities and insights gained throughout the year.
Building a macOS app to know when my Mac is thermal throttling
The article discusses an app for macOS that helps users monitor and mitigate thermal throttling, a common issue that can affect the performance of their laptops. The app provides real-time temperature monitoring, fan control, and recommendations to improve cooling and prevent performance degradation.
A new research shows that 21-33% of YouTube's feed may consist of AI slop
The article discusses the rise of low-quality AI-generated videos, known as 'AI slop,' and its impact on the online video landscape. It explores the challenges posed by the increasing availability and use of these videos, which often lack quality, context, and credibility.
Salesforce pulls back from LLMs, pivots Agentforce to deterministic automation
Salesforce, the leading customer relationship management (CRM) platform, has decided to pull back from large language models (LLMs) and instead focus on developing its own AI-powered agent, called AgentForce, to provide personalized customer support and service.
Manus AI 100M USD ARR
Manus, a virtual production technology company, has reached $100 million in annual recurring revenue, indicating significant growth and adoption of its motion capture solutions for the film, television, and gaming industries.
Scientists discover beer bottle in the Mariana Trench (2024)
A scientist recently discovered a beer bottle at the deepest point of the Mariana Trench, one of the most remote and inaccessible places on Earth, highlighting the widespread presence of human-made waste in even the most isolated environments.
Microsoft admits Teams eats RAM on Win doing nothing, and "fix" is another EXE
Microsoft acknowledges that Microsoft Teams consumes a significant amount of RAM on Windows even when the application is not in use, and the company's solution is to provide an additional executable file to address the issue.
Tim Cook Posts AI Slop in Christmas Message on Twitter
The article discusses the release of a new open-source app called Slopibus, which is designed to help users manage their reading queue and discover new content. It highlights Slopibus's features, such as its minimalist design and integration with various online platforms.
Show HN: Self-growing neural networks via a custom Rust-to-LLVM compiler
Hi HN,
I built NOMA (Neural-Oriented Machine Architecture), a systems language where reverse-mode autodiff is a compiler pass (lowered to LLVM IR).
My goal is to treat model parameters as explicit, growable memory buffers. Since NOMA compiles to standalone native binaries (no Python runtime), it allows using realloc on weights mid-training. This makes "self-growing" architectures a system primitive rather than a complex framework hack.
I just pushed a reproducible benchmark (Self-Growing XOR) to validate the methodology: it compares NOMA against PyTorch and C++, specifically testing how preserving optimizer state (Adam moments) during growth affects convergence.
I am looking for contributors! If you are into Rust, LLVM, or SSA, I’d love help on the harder parts (control-flow AD and memory safety).
Repo: https://github.com/pierridotite/NOMA
Petlibro: Pet Feeder Is Feeding Data to Anyone Who Asks
The article discusses the launch of Petlibro, a new online platform that connects pet owners with pet care services and resources. It highlights Petlibro's features, including a directory of vetted pet care providers, an educational blog, and a community forum for pet owners to share information and advice.
I removed 80% of my JavaScript and my product got better
The article discusses a developer's experience of removing 80% of their JavaScript codebase, leading to improved performance and user experience. It highlights the benefits of minimizing the JavaScript footprint and focusing on essential functionality for better web application development.
The Ascendance of Algorithmic Tyranny
The article explores the growing influence of algorithms in shaping our lives, highlighting concerns about the potential for algorithmic tyranny. It examines how algorithms are becoming increasingly powerful in decision-making processes and the need to ensure transparency and accountability in their development and deployment.
A post-American, enshittification-resistant internet – Cory Doctorow 39c3 [video]
The article discusses the challenges facing the internet, including the 'enshittification' of online platforms and the need for a post-American internet that is more decentralized, resilient, and resistant to corporate control and monopolization.
Is There a Religious Revival Among Young US Adults?
The article discusses the steady state of religious affiliation in the United States, with a slight decrease in Christian identification and a rise in religious 'nones' over the past decade. It examines the demographic trends and factors contributing to the changes in the religious landscape in America.
Drawing Truchet Tiles in SVG
The article explores the mathematical and artistic qualities of Truchet tiles, a type of modular pattern that can be used to create intricate and visually striking designs. It delves into the history, patterns, and applications of these tiles, providing insights into their versatility and potential for creative expression.
They graduated from Stanford. Due to AI, they can't find a job
The article explores the challenges faced by Stanford graduates who relied heavily on AI tools during their studies, finding that their over-reliance on AI has made it difficult for them to secure jobs after graduation due to a lack of fundamental skills.
Show HN: I built a mental map learning interface to learn anything faster
An open-source, visual interface for LLMs that forces output into a graph structure (React Flow + Dagre). Instead of linear text, every response is a node. I tweaked the system prompt to be purely Socratic...it asks questions to help you expand the graph yourself. Includes browser-local session persistence and image generation for complex concepts.
Stack: Next.js 16, React Flow, Gemini 3 Flash. Privacy: 100% local storage (no signup/database). Cost: Free (Open Source). Demo: https://nodenest-blond.vercel.app/
Brigitte Bardot, French screen legend, dies aged 91
Brigitte Bardot, the iconic French actress and animal rights activist, has died at the age of 91. She was a leading figure in the New Wave cinema movement and later devoted her life to advocating for the welfare of animals.
People Who Drink Bottled Water Daily Get 90k More Microplastic Particles a Year
People who drink bottled water on a daily basis ingest an estimated 90,000 more microplastics per year compared to those who primarily drink tap water, according to a new study. The research highlights the significant impact of bottled water consumption on microplastic exposure.
Post Office had deal with Fujitsu to fix Horizon errors 19 years ago
The article discusses the launch of the James Webb Space Telescope, which is set to replace the Hubble Space Telescope as the premier space observatory. It highlights the telescope's advanced capabilities and the excitement surrounding its potential to revolutionize our understanding of the early universe and the origins of life.