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This article explores Semantle, an online word game that challenges players to guess a secret word by identifying related words. The author discusses strategies and tools for solving Semantle puzzles efficiently.

The article explores the principles of complexity science, highlighting how simple rules can give rise to complex, emergent patterns and order in various systems, from biology to economics. It emphasizes the importance of understanding these underlying dynamics for better decision-making and problem-solving.

The article discusses the development of a car wash service that uses computer vision and machine learning to automate the car washing process. It outlines the key technologies involved, including object detection, semantic segmentation, and end-to-end learning, and how they are applied to create a more efficient and customized car washing experience.

Hi,

I've build this math solver tool that uses the SciPy library (for accuracy) and llm and provides detailed steps and explanation in solving math problems.

This article describes how FiveOneFour, a data engineering company, migrated their Postgres database to ClickHouse, a high-performance analytical database, using an AI-powered approach. The migration process involved data transformation, schema mapping, and performance optimization to leverage ClickHouse's capabilities for their use case.

Hi everyone,

A few weeks ago I shared an update on Portabase. Since then, we’ve tackled major challenges with file upload and storage for large databases, and a new major release is out:

What’s new:

- Full UI/UX refactoring

- Upload/storage flow redesigned for large databases

- Agent now handles uploads; Dashboard only manages system metadata

- Backup compression with optional AES-GCM encryption

- React upgraded to 19.2.5 to patch CVE + bug fixes

- TUSd protocol implemented for local storage to enable streaming uploads

Make sure to update your agents and edge keys to get the full benefits. We’d love your feedback, please open issues if you run into anything.

Coming soon: OIDC support, new storage systems, and additional database providers

Repo: https://github.com/Portabase/portabase

The article discusses the importance of writing and how it can improve one's thinking, communication, and problem-solving skills. It encourages readers to cultivate the habit of regular writing as a way to develop their intellectual capabilities and become better thinkers.

Computronium is a hypothetical substance composed of matter arranged to perform computations at the maximum possible density. It explores the concept of converting all available matter and energy into a computer, which could potentially achieve maximum computational capacity.

The article discusses the 10-year anniversary of the Phoenix pay system, a troubled government payroll system that has caused significant problems for federal public servants in Canada. It highlights the ongoing challenges and the government's efforts to fix the system.

Microsoft has developed a new data storage medium made of glass that can store data for up to 10,000 years. This novel technology uses laser-etched digital data in quartz glass, providing a durable and long-lasting solution for preserving important information for future generations.

This article discusses the development of a cognitive architecture called CogMEMai-MCP, which aims to create an artificial general intelligence (AGI) system by integrating various cognitive capabilities. The article outlines the key components and design principles of the CogMEMai-MCP architecture, which include a memory-centric cognitive model and the use of meta-cognition and meta-reasoning.

This article explores the differences between debit, charge, and credit card programs, helping businesses determine which option is best suited for their needs, such as transaction fees, customer experience, and cash flow considerations.

v14 is a Rust rewrite from Effect.ts with a new API and has been in public alpha for 7 months. It was released as stable last night. Syncpack is a one person project and if you're new to it, please check it out.

A former DeepMind AI researcher is seeking to raise $1 billion for their London-based startup, Ineffable Intelligence, which aims to develop advanced AI systems. The article highlights the growing interest and investment in ambitious AI projects led by experienced researchers from prominent tech companies.

The article explores the potential of solar photovoltaic (PV) systems to provide sustainable energy solutions, highlighting their technical advancements, economic feasibility, and environmental benefits in various applications and regions across the world.

The article discusses the challenges and limitations of the Thunderbolt protocol on PCs, highlighting Intel's role in the protocol's development and the lack of industry-wide adoption, which has made it a suboptimal solution for many users.

The article explores the concept of 'practical radicalism' and the role of philosophical thinking in addressing complex societal challenges. It emphasizes the importance of combining intellectual rigor with practical action to enact meaningful change.

The Texas Attorney General's office has filed a lawsuit against TP-Link, alleging the company misled consumers about its ties to China. The lawsuit claims TP-Link falsely presented itself as a US-based company to gain consumer trust, when in reality it has strong connections to China.

I built SEE (Semantic Entropy Encoding): a page-level JSON/NDJSON format that stays searchable while compressed (exists/pos/eq-style probes), using Bloom+skip + structure-aware encoding.

On our GitHub events dataset, SEE ended up smaller than Zstd-19 while still supporting random access queries: - combined: 40.4MB vs Zstd 71.8MB (raw 524.1MB) → 7.7% of raw - str: 9.1MB vs Zstd 9.5MB - int: 31.3MB vs Zstd 62.3MB Lookup microbench (one column): p50 ~0.085ms.

Repo + release assets are here: https://github.com/kodomonocch1/see_proto

NDA eval request (optional): https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScV2Ti592K3Za2r_WLU...

Happy to answer questions about the design trade-offs and where this beats “Zstd + separate index”.

The article discusses Anthropic's decision to discontinue Max plans for enterprise customers, potentially focusing on other product offerings. It suggests that Anthropic may be shifting its strategy or prioritizing different aspects of its business.

Three Claude Code skills for HN posting: /hn-score (87-point scorecard), /hn-spin (content angles + outlines), /hn-optimize (headlines + timing). Built from analysis of 157K+ submissions and the top 31 posts from 2021-2026.

A study found that 99% of adults over 40 have shoulder abnormalities visible on MRI scans, even if they have no shoulder pain or symptoms. The research suggests that many common shoulder findings on imaging may simply be a normal part of aging and not necessarily indicative of injury or disease.

The article discusses the concept of 'clinejection' - the rejection of psychiatric patients from receiving care in emergency departments due to lack of mental health resources. It highlights the challenges faced by healthcare systems in addressing the growing mental health crisis.