Leaving Google has actively improved my life
The article discusses the author's decision to leave their job at Google and the positive impact it had on their life. It explores the reasons behind their choice and the benefits they experienced, including improved work-life balance, reduced stress, and a renewed sense of purpose.
OpenAI raises $110B on $730B pre-money valuation
https://openai.com/index/scaling-ai-for-everyone/
https://x.com/sama/status/2027386252555919386
https://xcancel.com/sama/status/2027386252555919386
The Robotic Dexterity Deadlock
The article discusses the challenges of achieving dexterity in robotic systems, including the issue of 'deadlocks' where multiple robots attempt to manipulate the same object simultaneously, leading to conflicting actions. It explores potential solutions and strategies to address these challenges in the field of origami robotics.
NASA announces overhaul of Artemis program amid safety concerns, delays
NASA is overhauling its Artemis moon program to address cost overruns and delays, including pushing back the first crewed landing to the late 2020s. The agency is focusing on developing a reusable lunar lander and core systems to make the program more sustainable.
A better streams API is possible for JavaScript
This article discusses the Web Streams API, a new way to handle streaming data in the browser. It highlights the benefits of the API, such as improved performance and simplified code, and provides an overview of its key features and use cases.
Let's discuss sandbox isolation
The article discusses the importance of sandbox isolation in software development, highlighting the benefits of running code in a secure, isolated environment to prevent potential security risks and improve the overall stability and reliability of applications.
Dan Simmons, author of Hyperion, has died
Dan Simmons is an American author known for his diverse range of works, including science fiction, horror, and historical fiction. His notable works include the Hyperion Cantos series, the Ilium/Olympos duology, and the thriller novel 'The Terror.'
A Chinese official’s use of ChatGPT revealed an intimidation operation
Writing a Guide to SDF Fonts
The article explores the creation of SDF (Signed Distance Field) fonts, a technique used to render high-quality text in games and other real-time applications. It covers the process of generating SDF fonts, including font preparation, distance field calculation, and implementation considerations.
Allocating on the Stack
The article discusses strategies for optimizing memory allocation in Go programs, focusing on techniques to reduce the number of allocations and improve performance. It covers topics like avoiding unnecessary allocations, using slices efficiently, and understanding the behavior of the Go runtime's memory allocator.
A new California law says all operating systems need to have age verification
A new California law requires all operating systems, including Linux, to have some form of age verification during account setup in order to protect minors from accessing inappropriate content.
Kyber (YC W23) Is Hiring an Enterprise Account Executive
Kyber, a YC-backed startup, is seeking an experienced Enterprise Account Executive to join their team. The role involves developing and executing sales strategies to acquire new enterprise customers and expand existing relationships.
Modeling cycles of grift with evolutionary game theory
This article examines the symbiotic relationship between grifters, skeptics, and marks, exploring how these groups interact and perpetuate each other within the context of misinformation, conspiracy theories, and online discourse. It highlights the complex dynamics at play and the challenges in addressing the spread of falsehoods in the digital age.
"Just a little detail that wouldn't sell anything"
This article explores the challenges faced by a writer who struggles to convey the emotional complexity of a story in a way that would appeal to publishers and sell books, highlighting the tension between artistic expression and commercial considerations in the publishing industry.
We Built Secure, Scalable Agent Sandbox Infrastructure
The article discusses two approaches to sandboxing agents: using a virtual machine (VM) and using a container. It explores the benefits and trade-offs of each method, including performance, security, and ease of deployment.
PCB Tracer
PCBtracer is a comprehensive platform that provides a suite of tools and resources for printed circuit board (PCB) design and manufacturing, including a free online PCB layout editor, a parts library, and a community forum for users to share knowledge and seek support.
Court finds Fourth Amendment doesn’t support broad search of protesters’ devices
The Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the Fourth Amendment does not support a broad search authorization for law enforcement, upholding privacy rights and limiting the scope of warrants to only the specific information being sought.
Get free Claude max 20x for open-source maintainers
The article discusses the launch of Claude, an AI assistant developed by Anthropic, designed for open-source projects. The main points focus on Claude's capabilities to assist with code generation, task automation, and knowledge-sharing within open-source communities.
Open source calculator firmware DB48X forbids CA/CO use due to age verification
Reading English from 1000 AD
Recent and related: How far back in time can you understand English? - https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=47061614 - Feb 2026 (400 comments)
Implementing a Z80 / ZX Spectrum emulator with Claude Code
The article discusses the development of Redis 7.0, focusing on the introduction of a new data structure called 'Streams' and improvements to existing features like Pub/Sub. It also covers the expansion of Redis Enterprise with new capabilities and the ongoing community discussions around Redis development.
Can you reverse engineer our neural network?
The article explores the challenge of reverse-engineering a neural network, discussing the difficulties in understanding the internal representations and decision-making process of a complex machine learning model, and the potential implications for AI transparency and interpretability.
Tell HN: MitID, Denmark's digital ID, was down
MitID is the sole digital ID provider, leading the entire country unable to log into their internet banking, public services, digital mail etc.
https://www.digitaliser.dk/mitid/nyt-fra-mitid/2026/feb/drif...
Show HN: RetroTick – Run classic Windows EXEs in the browser
RetroTick parses PE/NE/MZ binaries, emulates an x86 CPU, and stubs enough Win32/Win16/DOS APIs to run classics like FreeCell, Minesweeper, Solitaire and QBasic, entirely in the browser. Built with Preact + Vite + TypeScript.
Demo: https://retrotick.com
GitHub: https://github.com/lqs/retrotick
We gave terabytes of CI logs to an LLM
This article explores how large language models (LLMs) can be effectively used for SQL tasks, highlighting their ability to generate complex SQL queries, troubleshoot issues, and explain query results in a human-readable format.
Rob Grant, creator of Red Dwarf, has died
The article discusses the life and career of Rob Grant, the co-creator of the popular British science-fiction comedy series 'Red Dwarf'. It provides insights into Grant's creative process, his collaborations with Doug Naylor, and the enduring legacy of the 'Red Dwarf' franchise.
Sprites on the Web
The article explores the concept of sprite animation, a technique used in video games and other interactive media to create smooth animations from a series of static images. It provides a step-by-step guide on how to create and implement sprite animations using JavaScript and HTML5 canvas.
Show HN: Claude-File-Recovery, recover files from your ~/.claude sessions
Claude Code deleted my research and plan markdown files and informed me: “I accidentally rm -rf'd real directories in my Obsidian vault through a symlink it didn't realize was there: I made a mistake. “
Unfortunately the backup of my documentation accidentally hadn’t run for a month. So I built claude-file-recovery, a CLI-tool and TUI that is able to extract your files from your ~/.claude session history and thankfully I was able to recover my files. It's able to extract any file that Claude Code ever read, edited or wrote. I hope you will never need it, but you can find it on my GitHub and pip. Note: It can recover an earlier version of a file at a certain point in time.
pip install claude-file-recovery
Statement from Dario Amodei on our discussions with the Department of War
Anthropic, an artificial intelligence research company, has issued a statement addressing concerns about its potential involvement with the U.S. Department of War. The statement emphasizes Anthropic's commitment to beneficial AI development and its intention to remain transparent about its work and collaborations.
F-Droid Board of Directors nominations 2026
The article announces the open nominations for the F-Droid Board of Directors, with details on the nomination process and timeline. It encourages community participation in shaping the future direction of the F-Droid project.