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Space Invaders is a classic arcade game developed by Tomohiro Nishikado and published by Taito in 1978. The game's objective is to defend against an onslaught of descending alien invaders, using a player-controlled laser cannon to shoot and destroy them.

The article explores the disappearance of Japan's iconic 'snow monsters' due to climate change. It examines how rising temperatures and reduced snowfall are impacting the unique ecosystem and tourism surrounding these remarkable natural formations.

This has yet to be reported on their status page, but reports on Downdetector have spiked.

The article explores the art and creativity enabled by the online graphing calculator Desmos, showcasing how users have leveraged its features to create visually stunning and interactive mathematical art pieces.

I use Clause Code and Windsurf, in parallel.

Especially in the latter, the promise of "vibe coding" appears to actually be on the horizon.

I don't mean to shill, maybe all other tools are taking advantage of Opus 4.5 as well, but crap... it follows tool calls, it understands context, it has a very recent cutoff date... ummm...

I can now one-shot, or two-shot, somewhat significant features. Am I nuts, or is this like a Sonnet 3.5 level step change?

The article discusses the development of a new type of AI system called a 'transformer,' which has revolutionized natural language processing and is now being applied to other domains like computer vision. The transformer architecture has proven highly effective and efficient, leading to significant advancements in AI capabilities across various applications.

The article discusses the concept of 'mechanical habits' - tasks that are done repeatedly and automatically, without much thought or effort. It explores how these habits can be leveraged to improve productivity and achieve goals more efficiently.

The article explores how hackers use brand impersonation techniques to deceive victims, including creating fake websites, phishing emails, and social media accounts. It highlights the importance of being vigilant when interacting with online content and verifying the authenticity of communications from brands.

This article discusses the Poetiq AI Solver, an advanced general intelligence (AGI) system that can solve a wide range of tasks. It highlights the solver's capabilities, architecture, and potential applications in various domains.

Apple's executive shakeup continues as the company's general counsel and head of global policy and government affairs depart, following the recent announcement of the company's vice president of industrial design leaving the organization.

The article provides resources and guidance for protecting React applications against the React2Shell vulnerability, which allows attackers to execute arbitrary code. It covers steps to identify and mitigate the vulnerability, including upgrading to a patched version of React and implementing security best practices.

The article discusses the benefits of using OpenStreetMap, a collaborative, open-source mapping platform, for personal and business purposes. It highlights the platform's versatility, customization options, and potential applications in various industries.

Pipetap is an open-source tool that enables users to intercept and monitor network traffic passing through a Linux system, providing visibility and analysis capabilities for security professionals and researchers.

The article presents a novel deep learning framework for image super-resolution, utilizing a transformer-based architecture to effectively capture long-range dependencies and achieve state-of-the-art performance on several benchmark datasets.

The article discusses the Cloudflare outage that occurred on December 5th, 2025, highlighting the root cause as a software update that triggered a bug, resulting in a widespread internet disruption. It emphasizes the importance of rigorous testing and contingency planning to prevent such incidents in the future.

This article details how a photographer built their own medium format rangefinder camera, providing a step-by-step guide and insights for others to create their own custom camera equipment through DIY methods.

The article examines the impact of social comparison on individual well-being, exploring how people's satisfaction with their own lives is influenced by comparisons with others. It discusses the role of social comparison in determining happiness and subjective well-being.

I built a satirical "North Pole HR department" that generates bureaucratic performance reviews based on facial expressions.

How it works:

- Upload a photo: the app detects expression locally in browser

- Expression (happy/sad/neutral) determines "naughty or nice" baseline

- Generates a mock HR report with randomized corporate satire (job titles, misconduct logs, gift eligibility scores)

Open to feedback

Hi HN,

I have been working on an open source quantum computing SDK for the JVM called Quantum4J. I just launched the official site and wanted to share it here for feedback:

Website: https://quantum4j.com GitHub: https://github.com/quantum4j/quantum4j

What it is: A minimal quantum SDK written in Java Deterministic statevector simulator Strict OpenQASM 2.0 importer/exporter Pluggable backend design (example: IonQ REST API) JVM-first design so Java developers can build quantum workflows using familiar tooling

Why I built it Most quantum libraries are Python-centric and research-oriented; I wanted something that fits normal software engineering practices (builds, tests, CI/CD, Spring, etc).

Features Deterministic simulation (useful for testing + CI) QASM-based circuit interchange Clear, minimal API Real hardware backend example (IonQ) Examples included (Teleportation, Bell state, Grover, etc.)

Docs Full Javadoc published under /javadoc Examples included in the repo

Open to feedback

This started as a side project but it’s now getting more structure (examples, docs, hardware connector). I would love feedback from anyone doing quantum software, JVM work, hardware integration, or QASM tooling.

Thanks! Happy to answer questions.

The article explores the interconnectedness of various fields, including mathematics, physics, and philosophy, through the lens of geometry. It discusses how the study of geometry can provide insights into the fundamental structure and patterns underlying the universe.

I've created a networking library in C++ which works on Linux, Windows, & MacOS and made the core of it based on C++ coroutines and native asyncio from each of these platforms. Check it out: https://github.com/adityarao2005/WebCraft. Unfortunately, the only examples of it in use are in the test cases but I plan on adding examples soon.

I’m a solo macOS developer and I built Mocksy, a small native app for quickly mocking API endpoints on your Mac. I made it because I often needed simple mock responses while building macOS and iOS apps, but existing tools felt too heavy, required config files, or didn’t integrate smoothly into a local Apple-dev workflow.

Mocksy lets you spin up local HTTP endpoints in seconds, return custom JSON responses without running a backend, test UI states offline, and prototype features without dealing with servers. The goal is to keep it minimal, fast, and unobtrusive.

MyChefGPT is an AI-powered cooking assistant that helps users plan meals, generate recipes, and provide cooking instructions. The platform utilizes natural language processing and machine learning to offer personalized culinary guidance and suggestions based on user preferences and dietary requirements.