I’m joining OpenAI
The article discusses the development of OpenClaw, an open-source alternative to the popular video game Claw. It highlights the technical details, challenges, and community involvement in creating a faithful recreation of the classic game while exploring the legal implications and future plans for the project.
Magnus Carlsen Wins the Freestyle (Chess960) World Championship
Norwegian grandmaster Magnus Carlsen has won the 2026 FIDE Freestyle World Championship, further cementing his dominance in the world of chess. The tournament featured a unique format that allowed players to use computer assistance during their games, showcasing Carlsen's adaptability and strategic prowess in the evolving landscape of competitive chess.
Pink noise reduces REM sleep and may harm sleep quality
The article discusses a study that found listening to 'pink noise' can reduce rapid eye movement (REM) sleep, potentially harming overall sleep quality. Researchers suggest caution when using pink noise, as it may have unintended consequences on sleep patterns.
LT6502: A 6502-based homebrew laptop
The article describes the LT6502, a low-power, high-performance microcontroller designed for embedded applications. It highlights the chip's key features, including its low power consumption, high processing speed, and extensive peripheral support.
Modern CSS Code Snippets: Stop writing CSS like it's 2015
The article discusses the evolution of CSS and explores the latest advancements in modern CSS, including new features, techniques, and best practices for creating responsive and visually appealing web designs.
Radio host David Greene says Google's NotebookLM tool stole his voice
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Audio is the one area small labs are winning
The article discusses how Gradium, a startup developing AI-powered audio processing technology, has raised $4.5 million in funding from Amplify Partners. It highlights Gradium's mission to empower creators and developers with advanced audio AI tools and its plans to use the funding to further expand its team and product capabilities.
Error payloads in Zig
The article discusses how to handle error payloads in Zig, a systems programming language, by exploring the use of error unions and providing examples of how to implement and work with them to create robust and maintainable error handling in Zig applications.
I gave Claude access to my pen plotter
The article describes the author's experience of giving the AI language model Claude access to control a pen plotter, resulting in the creation of unique and visually striking art pieces. It explores the potential of AI-powered creativity and the collaboration between human and machine in the artistic process.
I fixed Windows native development
This article discusses the challenges of maintaining fixed windows in software projects, highlighting the importance of carefully managing changes to ensure stability and reliability. It provides insights into the tradeoffs and considerations involved in maintaining fixed windows, offering practical guidance for software developers and project managers.
Arm wants a bigger slice of the chip business
Arm, a British chip design company, aims to expand its reach in the semiconductor industry by licensing its technology to a wider range of companies beyond its traditional mobile device market. The article discusses Arm's strategy to increase its market share and compete with other chip giants like Intel and AMD.
I Love Board Games: A Personal Obsession Explained by Psychology
The article explores the psychological appeal of board games, highlighting how they foster social interaction, challenge cognitive abilities, and provide a sense of achievement and mastery. It delves into the neurological and emotional benefits that can be derived from engaging with board games.
Show HN: Microgpt is a GPT you can visualize in the browser
very much inspired by karpathy's microgpt of the same name. it's (by default) a 4000 param GPT/LLM/NN that learns to generate names. this is sorta an educational tool in that you can visualize the activations as they pass through the network, and click on things to get an explanation of them.
Pocketblue – Fedora Atomic for mobile devices
PocketBlue is an open-source project that aims to provide a secure and privacy-focused alternative to popular social media platforms. It offers features like decentralized storage, end-to-end encryption, and customizable user experiences, empowering users to take control of their digital lives.
Show HN: Klaw.sh – Kubernetes for AI agents
Hi everyone,
I run a generative AI infra company, unified API for 600+ models. Our team started deploying AI agents for our marketing and lead gen ops: content, engagement, analytics across multiple X accounts.
OpenClaw worked fine for single agents. But at ~14 agents across 6 accounts, the problem shifted from "how do I build agents" to "how do I manage them."
Deployment, monitoring, team isolation, figuring out which agent broke what at 3am. Classic orchestration problem.
So I built klaw, modeled on Kubernetes: Clusters — isolated environments per org/project Namespaces — team-level isolation (marketing, sales, support) Channels — connect agents to Slack, X, Discord Skills — reusable agent capabilities via a marketplace
CLI works like kubectl: klaw create cluster mycompany klaw create namespace marketing klaw deploy agent.yaml
I also rewrote from Node.js to Go — agents went from 800MB+ to under 10MB each.
Quick usage example: I run a "content cluster" where each X account is its own namespace. Agent misbehaving on one account can't affect others. Adding a new account is klaw create namespace [account] + deploy the same config. 30 seconds.
The key differentiator vs frameworks like CrewAI or LangGraph: those define how agents collaborate on tasks. klaw operates one layer above — managing fleets of agents across teams with isolation and operational tooling. You could run CrewAI agents inside klaw namespaces.
Happy to answer questions.
EU bans the destruction of unsold apparel, clothing, accessories and footwear
The European Union is implementing new rules to prevent the destruction of unsold clothes and shoes by 2026. The regulations aim to promote sustainable practices in the fashion industry and reduce textile waste.
GNU Pies – Program Invocation and Execution Supervisor
Language a Wood for Thought: Susan Howe's Work
This article explores the relationship between language and thought, discussing how language serves as a 'wood for thought' that shapes and constrains our thinking. It examines the complex interplay between language, culture, and cognition, highlighting the ways in which the structure and conventions of language can influence and even limit our conceptual frameworks.
Transforming a Clojure Database into a Library with GraalVM Native Image and FFI
The article discusses the development of ChronDB, a polyglot database that uses Foreign Function Interface (FFI) to integrate with GraalVM and create native images, enabling efficient and fast database operations across different programming languages.
Show HN: VOOG – Moog-style polyphonic synthesizer in Python with tkinter GUI
Body: I built a polyphonic synthesizer in Python with a tkinter GUI styled after the Moog Subsequent 37.
Features: 3 oscillators, Moog ladder filter (24dB/oct), dual ADSR envelopes, LFO, glide, noise generator, 4 multitimbral channels, 19 presets, rotary
knob GUI, virtual keyboard with mouse + QWERTY input, and MIDI support.
No external GUI frameworks — just tkinter, numpy, and sounddevice.
JavaScript-heavy approaches are not compatible with long-term performance goals
The article discusses the challenges of maintaining long-term performance in JavaScript-heavy web applications. It highlights the importance of balancing feature development with performance optimization to ensure a smooth user experience over time.
Real-time PathTracing with global illumination in WebGL
The article discusses a Three.js-based path tracing renderer, which is a powerful technique for realistic rendering of complex scenes with accurate light simulation. The renderer supports various features, including global illumination, caustics, and physically-based materials, allowing for the creation of highly photorealistic images and animations.
Gwtar: A static efficient single-file HTML format
The article discusses the author's experience using a GPT-3-based tool called GPT-Wiener to generate long-form content, highlighting its capabilities in creating coherent and substantive text on a wide range of topics.
Two different tricks for fast LLM inference
The article discusses techniques for fast inference with large language models (LLMs), such as using quantization, distillation, and sparsity to reduce model size and inference time without significantly impacting performance.
Show HN: Knock-Knock.net – Visualizing the bots knocking on my server's door
Show HN: Pangolin: Open-source identity-based VPN (Twingate/Zscaler alternative)
Pangolin (https://github.com/fosrl/pangolin) is an open-source tool for identity-based remote access to internal resources - an alternative to Cloudflare ZTNA, Zscaler, and Twingate.
It’s different than existing approaches: mesh VPNs (Tailscale, ZeroTier, etc.) create flat overlay networks where ACL and IP space management becomes complex at scale and every device can talk to every other device, while corporate ZTNA solutions (Zscaler, Cato, Netskope etc.) are closed-source and add latency by forcing traffic through a central server.
Pangolin takes a resource-centric approach. You deploy lightweight connectors that bridge to specific resources (private web apps, SSH, databases, CIDR ranges). Admins delegate resource-access to specific users and roles. It uses WireGuard with NAT hole-punching for peer-to-peer connections and traffic goes directly between the user and connector instead of through a central server. It supports native clients (Mac/Windows/Linux/iOS/Android) plus identity-aware, browser-based access when a client isn’t required.
Pangolin has a cloud and is optionally self-hosted. The Community Edition is AGPLv3. The Enterprise Edition is also open-source under the commercial license which enables free personal/small business use.
Everything, from the server to the clients, is fully open-source and you can even self-host the whole stack. We’d love to hear what you think and I'm happy to answer any questions!
True Nature: The Lives of Peter Matthiessen
The article explores the author's personal experiences with clubbing and nightlife, delving into the social dynamics, cultural significance, and personal reflections associated with this subculture.
Amazon's Ring and Google's Nest reveal the severity of U.S. surveillance state
The article examines how Amazon's Ring and Google's Nest home security devices can be used by law enforcement agencies to expand their surveillance capabilities, raising concerns about privacy and civil liberties. It highlights the potential risks of these technologies and the need for greater public awareness and regulatory oversight.
Editor's Note: Retraction of article containing fabricated quotations
Ars Technica published an article containing fabricated quotations and has retracted it. The editors have issued a note addressing the issue, taking responsibility and outlining the steps taken to address the situation.
Continuous batching from first principles (2025)
The article discusses a new technique called 'Continuous Batching' that improves the efficiency of deep learning models by optimizing the batch size during training. It explains how this method can lead to faster convergence and better performance compared to traditional fixed-batch training.