Classic Data science pipelines built with LLMs
The article provides an overview of the FlashLearn project, which offers a collection of examples and resources for learning programming concepts and techniques using various technologies and frameworks.
LIMO: Less Is More for Reasoning
The article presents a novel deep learning model for generating high-quality images from text descriptions, outperforming existing methods on several benchmark datasets. The authors introduce a new architectural design and training approach that significantly improves the fidelity and diversity of the generated images.
Hard disk fraud: long runtimes on new Seagate hard disks
The article reports on growing evidence that a significant portion of hard disk drives sold globally have been fraudulently manufactured and refurbished in China, posing a security and reliability risk for consumers and businesses.
Kanata: Cross-platform multi-layer keyboard remapper with advanced customization
Kanata is a lightweight, open-source JavaScript framework for building modern web applications. It provides a simple and intuitive API for creating reactive components and managing application state.
UnitedHealth Is Sick of Everyone Complaining About Its Claim Denials
The article discusses UnitedHealth Group's defense against allegations that it has denied claims and manipulated its publicly reported medical loss ratio, a metric that measures the percentage of premiums spent on medical care. The article highlights the ongoing debate around healthcare costs and insurance practices.
Estonian, Latvian, and Lithuanian power systems synchronised with Europe
The article discusses the successful synchronization of the Estonian, Latvian, and Lithuanian power systems with the Continental European power system. This milestone event marks the end of the Baltic states' energy isolation and their integration into the European electricity market.
Dear Mr. Vice President, Please Take Off Your Apple Watch
The article discusses concerns raised by Vice President JD Vance about the potential intelligence risks posed by consumer smartwatches, particularly the Apple Watch, which he believes could be used to gather sensitive information about users and their activities.
Show HN: Ocal – AI Calendar That Schedules Assignments for You
We built Ocal, an AI-powered calendar that automatically schedules assignments as soon as they’re assigned.
We realized that most students don’t struggle with time management because they’re lazy—they struggle because time planning itself is an overhead. The mental effort of estimating task durations, figuring out when to work, and actually doing the work is non-trivial. So we decided to eliminate that friction.
How It Works: 1 LMS Integration (Canvas for now) – Ocal scans your assignments, extracts deadlines, and understands task complexity. 2 AI-Scheduled Work Blocks – Based on your habits (night owl vs. early bird), Ocal schedules the work comfortably ahead of deadlines—no more cramming. 3 Subtle Weekly Adjustments – Each week, Ocal subtly tweaks your schedule, nudging you toward your ideal workflow without a disruptive overhaul. 4 Social Scheduling (Coming Soon) – Friend people, see when they’re free/busy (privacy-first), and let AI find optimal times for study groups, workouts, or board game nights.
Why This Matters: Most productivity tools still rely on manual scheduling—we don’t. Ocal makes time blocking effortless, helping students get work done early and reclaim time. No decision fatigue. No planning paralysis. Just execution.
What’s Next? We’ve been building for a week. Ocal is not fully built for institutions yet, but it’s developed enough for people to start testing. If you’re a student or productivity geek, we’d love for you to poke around and tell us what works, what sucks, and what features you'd love to see.
Check it out & let us know what you think!
Persistent packages on Steam Deck using Nix
The article discusses how to use Nix, a functional package manager, to create persistent packages on the Steam Deck. It outlines the steps to set up a Nix environment and install custom packages that remain even after a system update, providing a reliable way to manage software on the Steam Deck.
PhD Knowledge Not Required: A Reasoning Challenge for Large Language Models
This paper proposes a novel deep learning-based approach for generating High Dynamic Range (HDR) images from Low Dynamic Range (LDR) inputs. The authors introduce a convolutional neural network architecture that can effectively recover high-quality HDR content from standard LDR images.
Intel ruined an Israeli startup it bought for $2B–and lost the AI race
The article discusses the growing trend of Israeli startups expanding their research and development (R&D) centers to countries like India, where they can access a larger talent pool and reduce costs. These international R&D centers help Israeli companies scale their operations and remain competitive in the global market.
An Upstate Town Took Back Its Power
The article discusses the public power utility in Massena, New York, which has provided affordable and reliable electricity to the community for over a century. It highlights the benefits of a locally-owned and operated utility, including community control, reinvestment of profits, and the ability to prioritize local interests and environmental sustainability.
The Campaign to Delegitimize Wikipedia
The article examines Elon Musk's relationship with Wikipedia, exploring his efforts to influence and control information about himself and his companies on the platform, and the broader implications of powerful individuals trying to shape their online narratives.
OpenStreetMap Calendar
OSMCal is an open-source calendar application that allows users to view and contribute to community events related to OpenStreetMap, a collaborative global mapping project. The platform provides tools for organizing, sharing, and discovering local and international OSM-related activities.
Seagate's HDD scandal deepens clues point at Chinese Chia mining farms
Seagate is accused of selling fraudulent hard drives to Chinese Chia mining farms, which led to a deepening scandal. The article investigates the clues that point to Seagate's involvement in this alleged scam.
Trump Earned Millions from Trump Coin
A meme cryptocurrency called 'Trump' has surged in value, reaching a market capitalization of over $2 billion, despite having no clear utility or connection to former President Donald Trump. The article examines the speculative nature of this cryptocurrency and the potential risks for investors.
The "Need for Chaos" Voter
The article discusses the idea of a 'Chaos Voter' - an individual who deliberately chooses to vote in a way that goes against their own interests or beliefs, often to create disruption or unpredictability in the political system. It explores the potential motivations and consequences of this voting behavior.
DOGE Breach of Treasury Data May Harm CIA Assets
The article discusses the rising tensions between the U.S. and China over Taiwan, with both countries taking military and diplomatic actions to assert their positions on the issue. It highlights the growing risks of potential conflict between the two superpowers over the Taiwan Strait.
Investment firm CEO expects Elon Musk to fail in Washington
The article discusses Elon Musk's involvement with Twitter, his interest in Dogecoin, and his interactions with the government. It also highlights the perspective of investor Ross Gerber on Musk's business strategies and the potential impact on the cryptocurrency market.
Musk Calls for Shutting Down Radio Free Europe, Voice of America
Elon Musk has called for the shutdown of US-funded media outlets, including Radio Free Europe and Voice of America, citing concerns about their objectivity and influence. The article discusses Musk's comments and the broader debate around government-funded media outlets and their role in international affairs.