Wikipedia: Writing articles with large language models
The article provides guidelines for using large language models (LLMs) to write Wikipedia articles, emphasizing the importance of maintaining a neutral tone, verifying information, and respecting copyrights. It outlines best practices for incorporating LLM-generated content while ensuring the article's reliability and quality.
Safe_sleep.sh Rarely Hangs Indefinitely
The article discusses an issue with the GitHub Actions runner where it fails to run certain commands, leading to build failures. The issue is related to the runner's handling of pty (pseudo-terminal) devices and is being investigated by the GitHub Actions team.
Framework Computer Now Sponsoring LVFS / Fwupd Development
The article discusses how the Framework laptop company is now sponsoring the Linux Vendor Firmware Service (LVFS), a platform for distributing firmware updates. This move is aimed at improving the firmware update experience for users of Framework laptops, which are designed to be modular and repairable.
Reddit Migrates Comment Back End from Python to Go
Are We Human, or Are We Chancer?
The article explores the existential question of whether humans are truly conscious beings or simply chancers, examining the implications of the possibility that consciousness may be an illusion and our actions may be predetermined by forces beyond our control.
Electric vehicle sales are booming in South America – without Tesla
Electric vehicle sales are booming in South America, driven by the growing popularity of affordable models from local and Chinese automakers, even as Tesla has yet to establish a significant presence in the region.
How fast can browsers process base64 data?
Uint8Array Base64 Benchmark
The article describes a JavaScript library called BrowserBase64 that provides a simple interface for encoding and decoding Base64 data within web browsers, without the need for server-side processing.
Antifragile Programming and Why AI Won't Steal Your Job
The article discusses the concept of 'antifragile programming' and argues that AI is unlikely to replace human jobs in the near future. It suggests that embracing uncertainty and building systems that thrive on change can make software more resilient and adaptable to technological advancements.
Someone Is Trying to 'Hack' People Through Apple Podcasts
Researchers have discovered a security vulnerability in Apple Podcasts that could allow hackers to gain unauthorized access to user devices through malicious podcast episodes. This issue highlights the need for improved security measures in podcast streaming platforms to protect user privacy and device integrity.
SiteFinder – Search engine for tools that skips SEO spam and blog posts
Xbasic: 1980s era BASIC, compiler to x86-64, complete with test suite
The article describes xBasic64, a basic programming language interpreter written in C that provides a 64-bit environment for executing BASIC programs. The project aims to create a modern, cross-platform BASIC interpreter that can be used for educational, hobby, and small-scale project purposes.
Tom Stoppard, Award-Winning Playwright of Witty Drama, Dies at 88
OpenAI Codex: Weekly usage limit refresh dates seem to be variable
Agentic AI at Scale: Redefining Management for a Superhuman Workforce
The article explores the potential of 'agentic AI' to redefine management practices, enabling organizations to leverage a 'superhuman workforce' of AI-powered systems that can autonomously make decisions and take actions at scale. It discusses the implications of this emerging technology for the future of work and management.
Implementing Trie with Auto-Completion in Python – Step-by-Step Guide
This article provides a step-by-step guide on implementing a Trie data structure in Python to build an autocomplete feature. It explains the concepts of a Trie, its advantages, and how to use it to create a simple autocomplete system.
How Fraud Swamped Minnesota’s Social Services System on Tim Walz’s Watch
(Wrong link)Watch my hobby project get pounded by LLM scrapers live
This article provides a list of the top 10 free philosophy audiobooks, covering a range of philosophical topics and perspectives. It offers readers a convenient way to explore classic and contemporary philosophical works through the medium of audiobooks.
The Jeffrey Epstein Affair – Joscha Bach
The article discusses the controversial case of Jeffrey Epstein, exploring the complex web of connections and allegations surrounding his alleged sexual crimes and the investigation into his activities. It examines the social and political implications of the case and the challenges in seeking accountability for high-profile individuals accused of misconduct.
Show HN: Zero-power photonic language model–code
The model uses a 1024-dimensional complex Hilbert space with 32 layers of programmable Mach–Zehnder meshes (Reck architecture) and derives token probabilities directly via the Born rule.
Despite using only unitary operations and no attention mechanism, a 1024×32 model achieves coherent TinyStories generation after < 1.8 hours of training on a single consumer GPU.
This is Part 1 - the next step is physical implementation with $50 of optics from AliExpress.
How can I get 1000 downloads for my app on play in the first week
Is there a free way to get a thousand downloads for an app in the first week?
Techniques to move huge stones - Wally Wallington [video]
Worktrunk: Git worktree manager, designed for parallel agents, written in Rust
Worktrunk is an open-source application that helps users manage their work tasks and projects. It offers features such as task tracking, team collaboration, and file sharing to improve productivity and organization in the workplace.
Health Billing SaaS – Co-Founder/CTO – Hamburg, Germany
Health Billing (Hamburg, Germany) | Co-Founder/CTO | 10% equity + salary
We're automating private health insurance billing in Germany – solving real pain for 400K+ patients drowning in paperwork.
Traction: 100 paying customers, 91% retention, manual proof-of-concept validated.
Next step: Build the SaaS platform (OCR, AI workflows, API integrations).
You: Full-stack dev ready to own the tech, weekly presence in Hamburg (remote-friendly), excited about HealthTech + regulated environments.
Us: Experienced founder, deep domain knowledge, clear path to exit.
Contact: info@dietrichwienecke.de
SAM3D Body with Rerun
The article describes the Sam3D body rerun, an open-source project that provides a 3D model of the human body for use in various applications such as virtual try-on, body shape analysis, and animation. The project aims to create a standardized and publicly available 3D body model to facilitate research and development in related fields.
The Unreliable Narrator Problem in Agentic Development
This article explores the concept of the unreliable narrator in literature, discussing how authors use this narrative technique to create uncertainty, ambiguity, and multiple perspectives within a story, often challenging the reader's understanding of the truth.
TiXL: Open-Source Motion GFX
Tixl is a decentralized, privacy-focused cryptocurrency platform that aims to offer fast, secure, and scalable transactions. The project focuses on developing a robust blockchain infrastructure and promoting the adoption of cryptocurrencies for everyday use.
Archaeologists Find 2,250-Year-Old Monument Beneath Ancient Roman City
Archaeologists have discovered a massive 2,250-year-old monument beneath the ancient Roman city of Arles, France. The monument, which appears to be a ceremonial platform or temple, is believed to date back to the Hellenistic period and provides insight into the early history and development of the region.
Ask HN: Streaming a Bittorent Video from a Webpage?
I'm wondering if there is a way to stream a video uploaded to Bit torrent from a web page.
I am working on a video essay that I feel might get censored by our current administration. I looked into PeerTube and i'm hesitant to get into decentralization because the point of censorship can be at the node with Activity Pub.
Is there a way to stream videos off of BitTorrent with a tool that is completely web based? The goal is to host videos on my site that can be streamed by visitors with out relying on Video Platforms that can censor the content.
Books vs. Podcasts?
This article explores the debate between reading books and listening to podcasts, highlighting the pros and cons of each format and their impact on learning, retention, and personal growth.