Japan's Skyscraper Factories (2021)
The article discusses the concept of 'skyscraper factories' in Japan, where multi-story buildings are used to house various manufacturing operations, optimizing space and streamlining production processes. It highlights the benefits of this approach, such as increased efficiency, reduced transportation costs, and a more compact urban footprint.
I found 257 forgotten online accounts – built a tool to find yours
Show HN: Install agent skills from many sources using one command
'uvx upd-skill' to install skills from GitHub and other Git servers to Claude Code, Codex, Open Code, Amp and ClawdBot. All skills united! (kinda)
ICE Is Going on a Surveillance Shopping Spree
The article discusses how U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has been expanding its surveillance capabilities by purchasing access to various commercial and private data sources, raising concerns about privacy and civil liberties.
Only known copy of Unix V4 found in storage
The University of Utah discovered a tape recording from a 1971 meeting that reveals discussions about the school's handling of a sexual assault case. The tape highlights the university's attempt to protect the reputation of the institution over the well-being of the student victim.
Show HN: I made Python library for composition-first AI programming
The article provides an overview of FuncAI, an open-source JavaScript library for building functional AI models. It covers the key features and capabilities of FuncAI, including its support for different AI algorithms and its ability to be used in both client-side and server-side applications.
Show HN: I made Python library for high-order combinators (retry, timeout, etc.)
combinators.py is a Python library that provides a set of functional programming combinators, allowing developers to create and compose complex functions using a concise and expressive syntax. The library includes a variety of combinators, such as `compose`, `pipe`, and `curry`, which can be used to enhance code readability and maintainability.
Nanochat Miniseries v1
This article discusses the development of a new AI chatbot called NanoChat, which is designed to be lightweight, efficient, and capable of engaging in natural conversations. The author provides insights into the technical challenges and design decisions involved in creating this novel conversational AI system.
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold hands-on
Samsung showcases a concept for a triple-folding smartphone, the Galaxy Z Trifold, at CES 2026, demonstrating the company's continued innovation in foldable device technology.
Show HN: Workflow automation builder for saving website data
Add to Sheets Chrome Extension - Build automations that pull data from any page into Google Sheets when you use on a website without code (unless you're using CSS selectors). Start with a template, map columns, and run.
AI hampered productivity of software developers,m
The article discusses an experiment that examined whether AI-powered software tools can increase productivity for software developers. The results suggest that using AI-powered tools may not necessarily lead to faster task completion, and in some cases may even increase the time it takes to complete a task.
Claude-Code v2.1.0
I built a Million Dollar Homepage for text, and it's chaotic
Show HN: Kerns – A Continuous Research Workspace
Most research tools help you collect links. Kerns is built for ongoing research.
You define topics and sources once. Kerns continuously tracks them over time, surfaces what changes, and structures the material so understanding compounds instead of resetting each session.
The key difference is the interface layer. Beyond feeds and summaries, Kerns organizes research into reasoning-ready views—maps, structured summaries, and synthesized perspectives—so you can actually think through complex areas rather than just store information.
We built this for people doing deep, long-running research (researchers, analysts, investors, founders, autodidacts) where the hard part isn’t finding sources, but keeping a coherent mental model as the space evolves.
Would love feedback, especially from people who’ve tried to maintain research across weeks or months.
FOSS book: programming essentials with Guile Scheme
The article discusses the Scheme programming language, a dialect of Lisp, and its applications in software development. It highlights the language's simplicity, flexibility, and suitability for a variety of programming tasks, making it an appealing choice for both beginners and experienced programmers.
Show HN: LLM-powered What If text gen for fun
https://getreplay.app/
Hi builders! I was falling asleep when the idea for this project came to me. So, I've decided to vibecode it via Lovable to the best of my ability. This is a personal/inspirational project, but I've tried to make it as good as possible given the constraints.
Tech Stack:
- Frontend: React 18 + Vite + Tailwind CSS
- AI: Gemini 2.5 Flash (via Lovable AI Gateway) for low-latency, empathetic coaching (to keep costs low and ship fast)
- Infrastructure: Lovable Cloud / Supabase
TL;DR: An LLM-powered "What If" view of your potential. Built for fun, inspiration, and research.
I would appreciate your feedback, guys. Thank you in advance!
P.S. Initial post got bugged, so I had to recreate it without a hyperlink.
Fidji Simo: ChatGPT Health and what AI can do for a broken system
The article discusses the potential implications of ChatGPT in the healthcare industry, highlighting concerns about its use in medical diagnosis and the need for caution in integrating AI systems into sensitive domains like healthcare.
Minneapolis Mayor Blasts Kristi Noem's BS ICE Shoots Kills Woman in Minnesota
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey criticizes South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem for her response to the COVID-19 pandemic, accusing her of downplaying the severity of the virus and failing to implement effective safety measures to protect her state's residents.
There Is a Sickness Eating Away at American Democracy
How being on LinkedIn feels like now
This article explores the concept of 'plonking', a term used to describe the act of randomly placing objects in an online game world. It discusses the motivations and implications of this practice, highlighting both the creative and disruptive aspects of plonking within virtual environments.
Cursor: Dynamic Context Discovery
The article discusses dynamic context discovery, a technique that allows software systems to adapt their behavior based on the current context. It explores how this approach can enhance user experiences by enabling systems to automatically detect and respond to changing environments and user needs.
The Films of 2025:Q4
The article discusses the upcoming films expected to be released in the fourth quarter of 2025, including highly anticipated blockbusters, indie darlings, and sequels to popular franchises. It provides an overview of the diverse cinematic offerings audiences can look forward to in the final months of the year.
Teenygrad
The article discusses a minimalist deep learning library called teenygrad, which is designed to be lightweight, efficient, and easy to use. It provides a simple API for building and training neural networks, and can be used for a variety of machine learning tasks.
Persuasion of Humans Is the Bottleneck
The article discusses the challenges of persuading humans, which is often the bottleneck in achieving goals. It highlights how human psychology, biases, and social dynamics can hinder effective persuasion, and suggests that understanding these factors is crucial for overcoming the persuasion barrier.
CKSyncEngine Questions and Answers
The article discusses the creation of the CKSyncEngine, a powerful synchronization engine designed to efficiently manage the synchronization of large datasets across multiple devices. The engine is built on top of the Core Data framework and offers features like conflict resolution, partial updates, and flexible synchronization strategies.
The Philosophy of Solvej Balle
The article explores the philosophical views of Solvej Balle, a Danish artist and thinker, who believes that the ends do not justify the means. Balle argues for a more nuanced approach to ethics that considers the inherent value of the process, not just the desired outcome.
CheckMyLLM – A real-time "status board" for LLM reliability
CheckMyLLM is a website that offers a tool for evaluating and analyzing the outputs of large language models. It provides insights into the model's capabilities, biases, and potential issues, helping users assess the model's performance and suitability for their needs.
Longbeard: Catholic Social Teaching and AI
The article explores the relationship between Catholic social teaching and the development of artificial intelligence (AI). It discusses the ethical considerations and potential impacts of AI technology through the lens of Catholic principles, such as human dignity, the common good, and responsible stewardship.
Recipe for a great startup dev team
This article outlines the key ingredients for building a successful startup development team, including finding the right mix of technical and non-technical expertise, fostering a collaborative culture, and prioritizing continuous learning and adaptation.
Show HN: AI Swarm v3 – Self-host your own headless AI agents
Website: https://ai-swarm.dev GitHub: https://github.com/ai-swarm-dev/ai-swarm
Hey everyone, I just released v3 of AI Swarm.
It is basically a way to host your own Claude Code or Gemini agents on your own infrastructure. I built it because I wanted to be able to build and deploy features for my apps from my phone or IDE, without having to watch it create the code and being unable to use it while it's deploying and fixing bugs for 30 minutes. I took inspiration from Kilo Code's Cloud Agents and decided to build it myself. It runs in Docker and uses Temporal for workflow orchestration.
Main Features: - Self-Hosted: Deploy to your own Linux box running your apps or dev environment. It can deploy to remote servers via SSH. - Claude Code and Gemini CLI: Built-in support for both, including Z.ai API keys for Claude. Looking for feedback on other tools and subscriptions. - Pro/Max Support: You can use your Claude Pro/Max or Gemini AI subscription with it (just have to sign in manually to each worker after deployment). - IDE or Web Chat: Pass tasks from your IDE or chat directly in the portal to have agents code, test, and deploy. - Sovereign Auth: Uses Passkeys and CLI magic links instead of external providers. - Safety and Verification: Separate dev container for build tests before deployment, and a Playwright sidecar for screenshot verification after deployment, with support for web apps gated behind authentication (Basic Auth support). - Multi-Project Workspace Support: Just select which project you want to chat about on the portal from the dropdown menu.
It supports Caddy, Nginx, and Traefik for setup, and has a local-only mode for web access.
I am really looking for some feedback from the community. If you are interested in self-hosting your AI development workflows, please check it out and let me know what you think.
Thanks. -plurb-unus