CSS Grid Lanes
The article introduces CSS Grid Lanes, a new feature in WebKit that allows developers to create more complex grid layouts by defining custom grid lines and tracks. This feature provides greater flexibility and control over grid-based designs, enabling more sophisticated and visually appealing web experiences.
Mistral OCR 3
Mistral, an AI company, has released a new optical character recognition (OCR) solution, Mistral OCR 3, which promises improved accuracy and performance in extracting text from images and documents. The article highlights the key features and capabilities of the updated Mistral OCR solution.
PBS News Hour West to go dark after ASU discontinues contract
The article discusses the closure of the PBS NewsHour West production facility in Arizona, which served as a regional hub for coverage of the western United States. The closure reflects broader challenges facing public media, including budget constraints and shifting viewership patterns.
Show HN: Carolina Cloud – 1/3 the cost of AWS for data science workloads
We're Carolina Cloud - managed data science infrastructure at ~1/3 the cost of AWS.
I left my job earlier this year after watching companies get crushed by cloud bills for workloads that didn't need hyperscaler complexity. Some examples from my previous life: - $1k/month for a basic 16 vCPU VM - $50k/month for a high-RAM instance - Over $1k/month for notebook platform start-stop execution
We built Carolina Cloud for data scientists and small teams who need serious compute without the sticker shock. Our sweet spot: if you're running VMs, notebooks, or RStudio and not deeply tied to AWS/Azure/GCP service ecosystems, we can save you a lot of money.
What we offer: - Standard Ubuntu VMs - One-click Marimo notebooks - One-click RStudio Server and Shiny hosting - S3-compatible object storage (launching soon) - Prepay discounts for commitments as short as 2 weeks - SOC2-certified, HIPAA-compliant datacenter in Charlotte, NC
Simple pricing: $0.005/vCPU/hr, $0.005/GiB RAM/hr, and $0.0001/GiB of hot storage/hr on AMD EPYC Turin processors. A 32 vCPU, 128GB RAM instance runs ~$240/month vs $800+ on AWS.
We're not trying to replicate every AWS service - if you need Lambda + Secrets Manager + S3 with pre-signed URLs, stick with AWS. But if you're a hedge fund running backtests, a biotech team analyzing genomics data, or a researcher who just needs a beefy VM without surprise egress fees, we're 1/3 the price.
Check us out at console.carolinacloud.io - happy to answer questions about our infrastructure, pricing, or why we think there's room for regional clouds built on owned hardware.
Garage – An S3 object store so reliable you can run it outside datacenters
The article discusses the development of Garage, a set of software tools and infrastructure designed to make the deployment and management of software applications easier and more efficient, with a focus on containerization and automation.
A Better Zip Bomb
The article discusses the concept of a 'zip bomb', a type of denial-of-service attack that uses a small file to create an extremely large decompressed output, potentially overwhelming systems. It provides technical details on how these zip bombs work and their potential impacts.
TP-Link Tapo C200: Hardcoded Keys, Buffer Overflows and Privacy
The article examines security vulnerabilities in the TP-Link Tapo C200 camera, including hardcoded keys, buffer overflows, and privacy concerns related to AI-assisted reverse engineering. It highlights the importance of addressing such issues in IoT devices to protect user privacy and security.
8-bit Boléro
The article discusses the musical piece 'Bolero' by Maurice Ravel, analyzing its unique structure and musical techniques, such as the gradually increasing instrumentation and the repeating ostinato rhythm, which contribute to its iconic and hypnotic effect.
Graphite is joining Cursor
Graphite's announcement: https://graphite.com/blog/graphite-joins-cursor
Brown/MIT shooting suspect found dead, officials say
https://archive.md/ShO4E
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/live-blog/brown-univers...
https://www.masslive.com/news/2025/12/were-catching-serial-k...
Rust's Block Pattern
Performance Hints (2023)
The article discusses performance optimization techniques for C++ code, including the use of Abseil's 'Fast' library, which provides a set of optimized data structures and algorithms to improve application speed and efficiency.
Qwen-Image-Layered: transparency and layer aware open diffusion model
This paper proposes a new method for large-scale language modeling using a novel architecture and training approach, achieving state-of-the-art performance on a variety of natural language understanding tasks.
Show HN: TinyPDF – 3kb pdf library (70x smaller than jsPDF)
I needed to generate invoices in a Node.js app. jsPDF is 229KB. I only needed text, rectangles, lines, and JPEG images.
So I wrote tinypdf: <400 lines of TypeScript, zero dependencies, 3.3KB minified+gzipped.
What it does:
- Text (Helvetica, colors, alignment)
- Rectangles and lines
- JPEG images
- Multiple pages, custom sizes
What it doesn't do:
- Custom fonts, PNG/SVG, forms, encryption, HTML-to-PDF
That's it. The 95% use case for invoices, receipts, reports, tickets, and labels.
GitHub: https://github.com/Lulzx/tinypdf
npm: npm install tinypdfLLM Year in Review
This article provides a reflective year-in-review for 2025, covering key developments in artificial intelligence, the author's personal projects, and thoughts on the future of technology and society.
The FreeBSD Foundation's Laptop Support and Usability Project
Vm.overcommit_memory=2 is the right setting for servers
The article discusses a common performance issue in Java applications, where the VM over-commits memory, leading to out-of-memory errors. It suggests that enabling the 'OvercommitMemoryPolicy' setting is always the right solution to mitigate this problem and improve application reliability.
Believe the Checkbook
The article discusses the importance of maintaining accurate financial records, emphasizing the need to 'believe the checkbook' in order to avoid financial pitfalls. It highlights the benefits of regularly reconciling bank statements and maintaining a clear understanding of one's financial situation.
We ran Anthropic’s interviews through structured LLM analysis
The article explores the adoption and usage of artificial intelligence (AI) across various industries, highlighting key trends, challenges, and opportunities related to AI integration and implementation.
Finding Alignment by Visualizing Music in Rust
The article explores a method for visualizing music to find alignment within a team. It discusses how visualizing audio data can help teams identify shared rhythms and patterns, leading to improved collaboration and communication.
Lite^3, a JSON-compatible zero-copy serialization format
https://lite3.io/design_and_limitations.html
See also Show HN: Lite³ – A JSON-Compatible Zero-Copy Serialization Format in 9.3 kB of C - https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45992832 (no comments, but a good writeup)
The scariest boot loader code
The article discusses the process of booting an OpenBSD system on an HP PA-RISC (hppa) architecture. It provides detailed instructions on configuring the firmware, partitioning the disk, and installing the operating system on a hppa-based computer.
Reverse Engineering US Airline's PNR System and Accessing All Reservations
The article discusses a vulnerability found in the Avelo Airlines reservation API that could allow unauthorized access to customer data, including personal information and flight booking details. The vulnerability was responsibly disclosed to Avelo, who addressed the issue and implemented security measures to protect customer data.
History LLMs: Models trained exclusively on pre-1913 texts
The article explores the use of large language models (LLMs) in historical research, discussing their potential to enhance data analysis, contextual understanding, and knowledge synthesis in the field of history.
Amazon will allow ePub and PDF downloads for DRM-free eBooks
Amazon is introducing new eBook download options for Kindle readers in 2026, including the ability to purchase individual chapters and rent eBooks for a limited time. These changes aim to provide more flexibility and choice for readers in accessing digital content.
NOAA deploys new generation of AI-driven global weather models
NOAA has deployed a new generation of AI-driven global weather models to provide improved weather forecasting capabilities. These models leverage advanced machine learning techniques to enhance the accuracy and timeliness of weather predictions.
The pitfalls of partitioning Postgres yourself
The article discusses PostgreSQL partitioning, a technique for dividing a large table into smaller, more manageable pieces. It explores the benefits of partitioning, such as improved query performance and reduced maintenance overhead, and provides guidance on how to implement partitioning in PostgreSQL.
GotaTun – Mullvad's WireGuard Implementation in Rust
Mullvad VPN announces the launch of Gotatun, a new open-source WireGuard implementation designed to improve the security and performance of VPN connections. Gotatun is intended to become the future of WireGuard at Mullvad, offering enhanced features and capabilities.
Show HN: Misata – synthetic data engine using LLM and Vectorized NumPy
Hey HN, I’m the author.
I built Misata because existing tools (Faker, Mimesis) are great for random rows but terrible for relational or temporal integrity. I needed to generate data for a dashboard where "Timesheets" must happen after "Project Start Date," and I wanted to define these rules via natural language.
How it works: LLM Layer: Uses Groq/Llama-3.3 to parse a "story" into a JSON schema constraint config.
Simulation Layer: Uses Vectorized NumPy (no loops) to generate data. It builds a DAG of tables to ensure parent rows exist before child rows (referential integrity).
Performance: Generates ~250k rows/sec on my M1 Air.
It’s early alpha. The "Graph Reverse Engineering" (describe a chart -> get data) is experimental but working for simple curves.
pip install misata
I’d love feedback on the simulator.py architecture—I’m currently keeping data in-memory (Pandas) which hits a ceiling at ~10M rows. Thinking of moving to DuckDB for out-of-core generation next. Thoughts?
Buteyko Method
The Buteyko method is a breathing technique developed by Soviet doctor Konstantin Buteyko, which aims to treat various health conditions by reducing excessive carbon dioxide exhalation and controlling breathing patterns. The method has been used to manage conditions like asthma, hypertension, and anxiety, though its scientific efficacy remains debated.