DeepSeek-v3.2: Pushing the frontier of open large language models [pdf]
https://huggingface.co/deepseek-ai/DeepSeek-V3.2
https://api-docs.deepseek.com/news/news251201
Search tool that only returns content created before ChatGPT's public release
The article discusses an experimental game called Slop Evader, which challenges players to navigate a virtual environment while avoiding obstacles that appear unexpectedly. The game explores the concept of 'sensory slop', where the player's inputs are intentionally distorted to create a more challenging and unpredictable gameplay experience.
India orders smartphone makers to preload state-owned cyber safety app
The Indian government has issued a directive requiring all new mobile phones sold in the country to come preloaded with a government-developed safety app by 2025, aimed at ensuring cybersecurity and digital safety for users.
Writing a good Claude.md
The article discusses the importance of writing a good Claude.md file, which provides instructions and guidelines for other AI assistants to interact effectively with the user. It highlights the key elements that should be included, such as the assistant's capabilities, personality, and ethical guidelines.
Why xor eax, eax?
Google Antigravity just deleted the contents of whole drive
Don't push AI down our throats
The article discusses the importance of not forcing AI technology on people and instead allowing for gradual adaptation and adoption. It emphasizes the need to address public concerns and misconceptions about AI in order to foster trust and responsible development of the technology.
A Love Letter to FreeBSD
A letter written by the FreeBSD community in 2025 reflecting on the operating system's history, achievements, and future, emphasizing its ongoing importance in the tech landscape and its dedication to open-source principles.
It’s been a very hard year
The article discusses the challenges and difficulties faced by the author during the past year, including the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on their personal and professional life, and the emotional toll of navigating these unprecedented times.
Last Week on My Mac: Losing confidence
The article discusses the author's experience with losing confidence in their computing setup and the challenges they faced in maintaining their work productivity as a result. It explores the author's efforts to regain their confidence and adapt to the changing technological landscape.
What will enter the public domain in 2026?
This article examines the upcoming entry of numerous notable works into the public domain in 2026, including writings by authors such as Ernest Hemingway, F. Scott Fitzgerald, and Agatha Christie. It explores the significance of these works becoming freely available for use and adaptation by the public.
Algorithms for Optimization [pdf]
Ghostty compiled to WASM with xterm.js API compatibility
Ghostty-web is an open-source web-based terminal emulator that allows users to access remote servers securely through a web browser. It provides a user-friendly interface for interacting with remote systems, offering features like session management, file transfer, and command history.
Regarding Thien-Thi Nguyen
Hello, please forgive any grammatical errors on my part for I am not an English native speaker. I found this thread regarding the death of ttn https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=37457796
I am Thien-Thi's daughter, my dad was a very private person, so I found out about the thread only recently.
Since I can't leave a comment, I'm making a new thread to thank everyone for the kind words regarding his passing.
Advent of Sysadmin 2025
The article explores the advent calendar project, a cybersecurity initiative that aims to provide a new security vulnerability each day leading up to Christmas. It highlights the educational and awareness-raising aspects of the project, which encourage the community to discover and responsibly report security flaws.
Google unkills JPEG XL?
The article discusses Google's decision to revive the JPEG XL image format, which was previously considered dead. It explores the potential benefits and implications of this move, including improved image quality and compression while maintaining compatibility with existing JPEG files.
Apple Releases Open Weights Video Model
The article discusses the development of Starflow, an open-source data processing engine designed to handle large volumes of data in real-time. It highlights Starflow's key features, including its scalability, fault tolerance, and support for a wide range of data sources and processing tasks.
GitHub to Codeberg: my experience
This article discusses the process of migrating from Forge to an alternative platform, highlighting the challenges and considerations involved in such a transition, including managing configurations, dependencies, and ensuring a seamless deployment process.
Cartographers have been hiding illustrations inside Switzerland’s maps (2020)
The article explores how Swiss cartographers have been secretly including covert illustrations and hidden messages within the official maps of Switzerland for decades, often without the knowledge of the public.
How to Attend Meetings
“Boobs check” – Technique to verify if sites behind CDN are hosted in Iran
https://xcancel.com/hkashfi/status/1995109785679573167
Modern cars are spying on you. Here's what you can do about it
The article discusses how car manufacturers are collecting vast amounts of data from connected cars, raising privacy concerns as this data can be used to track driver behavior and location without their knowledge or consent.
Games using anti-cheats and their compatibility with GNU/Linux or Wine/Proton
The article discusses the effectiveness of various anti-cheat systems in video games, analyzing their strengths, weaknesses, and the ongoing arms race between game developers and cheaters.
Ask HN: Who is hiring? (December 2025)
Please state the location and include REMOTE for remote work, REMOTE (US) or similar if the country is restricted, and ONSITE when remote work is not an option.
Please only post if you personally are part of the hiring company—no recruiting firms or job boards. One post per company. If it isn't a household name, explain what your company does.
Please only post if you are actively filling a position and are committed to responding to applicants.
Commenters: please don't reply to job posts to complain about something. It's off topic here.
Readers: please only email if you are personally interested in the job.
Searchers: try https://dheerajck.github.io/hnwhoishiring/, http://nchelluri.github.io/hnjobs/, https://hnresumetojobs.com, https://hnhired.fly.dev, https://kennytilton.github.io/whoishiring/, https://hnjobs.emilburzo.com, or this (unofficial) Chrome extension: https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/hn-hiring-pro/mpfal....
Don't miss this other fine thread: Who wants to be hired? https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46108940
Is America's jobs market nearing a cliff?
https://archive.is/NvSXc
Instagram chief orders staff back to the office five days a week in 2026
Instagram's chief Adam Mosseri has announced that starting in 2025, all employees will be required to return to the office for at least five days a week. This decision comes as the company aims to foster more in-person collaboration and connection among its workforce.
High-income job losses are cooling housing demand
The article analyzes job growth and housing demand projections for major U.S. metropolitan areas through 2026. It identifies the top 10 cities expected to see the highest job growth and corresponding increases in housing demand during this period.
The healthcare market is taxing reproduction out of existence
The article discusses the author's experience raising his young son while navigating the complexities of the Warhammer 40,000 hobby, including the challenges of balancing fatherhood and gaming, and the importance of passing on his passion for the franchise to the next generation.
DeepSeekMath-V2: Towards Self-Verifiable Mathematical Reasoning
Mistral 3 family of models released
Mistral AI, a company focused on building advanced AI systems, has announced the release of Mistral 3, its latest AI platform. Mistral 3 features improved natural language processing, enhanced machine learning capabilities, and increased scalability to handle larger datasets and more complex tasks.