Bose is open-sourcing its old smart speakers instead of bricking them
Bose has released the source code for its SoundTouch smart speakers, allowing developers to access and modify the software. This move aims to encourage open-source collaboration and customization of Bose's connected audio devices.
The Jeff Dean Facts
The article provides a lighthearted overview of the 'Jeff Dean Facts', a collection of humorous anecdotes and exaggerated claims about the prolific software engineer Jeff Dean, known for his technical accomplishments at Google.
Minnesota officials say they can't access evidence after fatal ICE shooting
Minnesota officials claim they are unable to access evidence related to a fatal shooting by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents, and the FBI has refused to jointly investigate the incident with state authorities.
ICE's Tool to Monitor Phones in Neighborhoods
The article explores an investigative tool used by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to monitor cell phone activity across entire neighborhoods, raising concerns about privacy and civil liberties in the context of immigration enforcement.
AI coding assistants are getting worse?
The article discusses how the widespread use of AI-generated text in coding can lead to a degradation in code quality, as it may introduce bugs, security vulnerabilities, and a lack of understanding of the underlying logic. The article emphasizes the importance of human oversight and responsibility in the use of AI-assisted coding.
Japanese electronics store pleads for old PCs amid ongoing hardware shortage
A major Japanese electronics store is desperately seeking old PCs from customers as the global hardware shortage continues, offering to purchase any functional desktop or laptop to alleviate the supply crisis.
Sopro TTS: A 169M model with zero-shot voice cloning that runs on the CPU
The article discusses the development of SOPRO, an open-source platform for event-driven programming and real-time data processing. SOPRO aims to provide a flexible and scalable solution for building distributed, event-driven applications.
Digital Red Queen: Adversarial Program Evolution in Core War with LLMs
Drq is an open-source deep reinforcement learning algorithm that trains agents to solve complex tasks by maximizing future rewards. The article discusses the key features and performance of Drq, highlighting its effectiveness in challenging environments and potential applications in various domains.
Fixing a Buffer Overflow in Unix v4 Like It's 1973
The article discusses a buffer overflow vulnerability discovered in Unix V4, a historical operating system. It details the technical nature of the vulnerability, its potential impact, and the importance of proper memory management in software development.
Show HN: DeepDream for Video with Temporal Consistency
I forked a PyTorch DeepDream implementation and added video support with temporal consistency. It produces smooth DeepDream videos with minimal flickering, and is highly flexible including many parameters and supports multiple pretrained image classifiers including GoogLeNet. Check out the repo for sample videos! Features:
- Optical flow warps previous hallucinations into the current frame
- Occlusion masking prevents ghosting and hallucination transfer when objects move
- Advanced parameters (layers, octaves, iterations) still work
- Works on GPU, CPU, and Apple Silicon
Show HN: macOS menu bar app to track Claude usage in real time
I built a macOS menu bar app to track Claude usage in real time via API after hitting limits mid-flow too often.
Signed and notarised by Apple. Open source.
https://github.com/richhickson/claudecodeusage
https://x.com/richhickson
How Did TVs Get So Cheap?
The article discusses how advances in technology, particularly in display and manufacturing processes, have led to a significant drop in the cost of televisions over the past few decades. It explores the key factors that have contributed to this trend, such as the transition from CRT to LCD and OLED displays, as well as the globalization of the TV manufacturing industry.
Our Changing Planet, as Seen from Space
NASA's satellite images from 2025 reveal a startling decline in Arctic sea ice and the expansion of deserts globally, underscoring the accelerating impacts of climate change on the planet's ecosystems.
Nvidia Kicks Off the Next Generation of AI with Rubin
NVIDIA announced the Rubin platform, an AI supercomputer designed to accelerate large-scale AI research and development. The Rubin platform features a highly scalable and efficient architecture, enabling researchers and developers to tackle complex AI challenges more effectively.
Texas first state to end American bar association oversight of law schools
The Texas Supreme Court has ruled that law schools in the state no longer need to be accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA) to operate. This decision aims to increase access to legal education and diversify the legal field in Texas.
Texas court blocks Samsung from tracking TV viewing, then vacates order
A Texas court initially blocked Samsung from tracking TV viewing habits, but later vacated the order. The case highlights concerns around consumer privacy and the collection of user data by smart TV manufacturers.
Let's Call a Murder a Murder
The article discusses the importance of accurately describing violent acts, arguing that using euphemistic language to refer to murder can minimize the severity of the crime and hinder accountability. It emphasizes the need for clear, direct terminology when reporting on such incidents.
Supernova Remnant Video from NASA's Chandra Is Decades in Making
The article discusses a video from NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory that captures the evolution of a supernova remnant over two decades, providing insights into the dynamics of these cosmic events and the life cycle of stars.
Gmail is entering the Gemini Era
Gmail is undergoing a major evolution, introducing a new user interface and features that enhance productivity and collaboration. The article highlights the platform's shift towards a more integrated, intuitive, and personalized experience for users.
Richard D. James aka Aphex Twin speaks to Tatsuya Takahashi
The article provides an in-depth interview with electronic music producer Aphex Twin, where he discusses his creative process, the evolution of his music, and his approach to technology and innovation in the industry.