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doener about 2 hours ago

CachyOS: Fast and Customizable Linux Distribution

CachyOS is a Arch Linux-based distribution that aims to provide a stable, user-friendly, and customizable operating system for desktop and server environments. It features a curated package selection, automatic package updates, and tools for easy system management.

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Show HN: Boing
gregsadetsky about 9 hours ago

Show HN: Boing

boing.greg.technology
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todsacerdoti about 9 hours ago

Zigbook Is Plagiarizing the Zigtools Playground

The article discusses the ZigBook, a tool that can detect plagiarism in Zig code by comparing it against a database of known code. It highlights the tool's capabilities in identifying copied code, helping developers maintain code integrity and avoid plagiarism issues.

zigtools.org
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Bazzite: The next generation of Linux gaming
doener about 15 hours ago

Bazzite: The next generation of Linux gaming

bazzite.gg
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antiochIst 4 days ago

Show HN: Real-time system that tracks how news spreads across 200k websites

I built a system that monitors ~200,000 news RSS feeds in near real-time and clusters related articles to show how stories spread across the web.

It uses Snowflake’s Arctic model for embeddings and HNSW for fast similarity search. Each “story cluster” shows who published first, how fast it propagated, and how the narrative evolved as more outlets picked it up.

Would love feedback on the architecture, scaling approach, and any ways to make the clusters more accurate or useful.

Live demo: https://yandori.io/news-flow/

yandori.io
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All it takes is for one to work out
herbertl about 17 hours ago

All it takes is for one to work out

The article discusses the importance of consistent effort in achieving one's goals, using the example of a person who consistently works out and sees gradual improvements over time. It emphasizes that small, consistent steps can lead to significant progress, even if the results are not immediately apparent.

alearningaday.blog
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Meshtastic
debo_ about 12 hours ago

Meshtastic

Meshtastic is an open-source project that provides a decentralized, peer-to-peer messaging and location-sharing system using low-power, long-range radio communication devices, enabling off-grid connectivity and resilient communication networks.

meshtastic.org
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RL is more information inefficient than you thought
cubefox 3 days ago

RL is more information inefficient than you thought

The article discusses the concept of 'bits per sample' as a measure of digital audio quality, explaining how it relates to the resolution and dynamic range of audio signals. It provides a technical overview of how bits per sample affects the representation of audio data and the tradeoffs involved in choosing different bit depths.

dwarkesh.com
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razighter777 about 16 hours ago

Landlock-Ing Linux

The article explores Landlock, a Linux security module that allows users to create custom security sandboxes for processes. It discusses Landlock's implementation, its capabilities, and how it differs from other Linux security mechanisms like SELinux and seccomp.

blog.prizrak.me
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Ivoah 4 days ago

The HTTP Query Method

The article discusses a proposed standard for HTTP requests that allow safe methods to have request bodies, providing flexibility for applications while maintaining the safety and security of the HTTP protocol.

ietf.org
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fleahunter about 3 hours ago

Silicon Valley's Man in the White House Is Benefiting Himself and His Friends

https://archive.ph/uJxZo

nytimes.com
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Datacenters in space aren't going to work
mindracer about 23 hours ago

Datacenters in space aren't going to work

The article argues that the idea of building data centers in space is a terrible and impractical concept, highlighting the significant technical, economic, and environmental challenges involved in such a venture.

taranis.ie
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Zen1th about 17 hours ago

Learning Feynman's Trick for Integrals

The article discusses the life and work of Richard Feynman, a renowned American physicist who made significant contributions to quantum mechanics, particle physics, and the development of the atomic bomb. It highlights Feynman's unique teaching methods, his curiosity-driven approach to science, and his ability to communicate complex ideas in an accessible way.

zackyzz.github.io
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Americans no longer see four-year college degrees as worth the cost
jnord about 14 hours ago

Americans no longer see four-year college degrees as worth the cost

The article discusses a new poll showing a significant decline in the perceived value of a four-year college degree among Americans, with many now viewing it as less essential for success in today's job market.

nbcnews.com
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Jiga (YC W21) Is Hiring Product Designer
grmmph about 6 hours ago

Jiga (YC W21) Is Hiring Product Designer

Jiga, a YC-backed startup, is seeking a remote Product Designer to join their team in Europe. The role involves designing innovative solutions and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive the company's product development.

ycombinator.com
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rozenmd 3 days ago

What's Hiding Inside Haribo's Power Bank and Headphones?

The article explores the internal components of Haribo's power bank and headphones, using X-ray imaging technology to reveal the products' construction and design details. It provides insights into the manufacturing process and highlights the engineering challenges involved in developing consumer electronics.

lumafield.com
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Garbage about 3 hours ago

The Space of Minds

The article explores the concept of the 'space of minds', a metaphorical representation of the vast diversity of possible minds and cognitive architectures that could exist in the universe. It discusses the implications of this space for the search for extraterrestrial intelligence and the future development of artificial intelligence.

karpathy.bearblog.dev
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Blender facial animation tool. What else should it do?
happy-game-dev 3 days ago

Blender facial animation tool. What else should it do?

This article provides instructions for setting up and using the LiveLinkFace ARKit Receiver, a tool that allows for real-time facial animation data capture from an iPhone or iPad device to be used in various software applications.

github.com
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A new Little Prince museum has opened its doors in Switzerland
gnabgib about 12 hours ago

A new Little Prince museum has opened its doors in Switzerland

A new museum dedicated to the beloved novel 'The Little Prince' has opened its doors in Château-d'Œx, Switzerland. The museum offers visitors an immersive experience exploring the world and themes of the classic children's book.

lepetitprince.com
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Our Phosphorescent World
the-mitr 5 days ago

Our Phosphorescent World

The article discusses the crucial role of the phosphorus cycle in sustaining all life on Earth. It highlights how the cycling of phosphorus, a finite and nonrenewable resource, underpins the functioning of ecosystems and the production of food, and emphasizes the need for sustainable management of this essential element.

aeon.co
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Leak confirms OpenAI is preparing ads on ChatGPT for public roll out
fleahunter 1 day ago

Leak confirms OpenAI is preparing ads on ChatGPT for public roll out

https://x.com/btibor91/status/1994714152636690834

https://xcancel.com/btibor91/status/1994714152636690834

bleepingcomputer.com
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Dynamic Skillset Reference Architecture
_pdp_ 4 days ago

Dynamic Skillset Reference Architecture

The article discusses a dynamic skillset reference architecture for chatbots, which allows for the addition, removal, and modification of skills without requiring a complete system rebuild. The architecture leverages microservices and a pluggable skills framework to enable flexibility and extensibility in chatbot development.

chatbotkit.com
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Matrix Core Programming on AMD CDNA Architecture
salykova 5 days ago

Matrix Core Programming on AMD CDNA Architecture

The article discusses AMD's CDNA architecture, which features matrix cores designed for accelerating matrix-based workloads in AI, HPC, and other data-intensive applications. It highlights the key benefits of the matrix cores, including improved performance and energy efficiency for these types of workloads.

rocm.blogs.amd.com
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gregsadetsky 4 days ago

Anthony Bourdain's Lost Li.st's

I read through the years about Bourdain's content on the defunct li.st service, but was never able to find an archive of it. A more thorough perusing of archive.org and a pointer from an Internet stranger led me to create this site. Cheers

bourdain.greg.technology
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Be Like Clippy
Aloha about 17 hours ago

Be Like Clippy

The article discusses Clippy, a digital assistant developed by Microsoft that was widely disliked by users. It explores the reasons behind Clippy's unpopularity and its eventual discontinuation, providing insights into the challenges of creating effective digital assistants.

be-clippy.com
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giuliomagnifico 4 days ago

Rare X-ray images of a 4.5-ton satellite that returned intact from space

The article discusses the EURECA satellite, which uses X-ray methods to study the Sun and the Earth's atmosphere. The satellite's instruments allow researchers to gain insights into the Sun's activity and its impact on the Earth's environment.

empa.ch
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Show HN: Nano PDF – A CLI Tool to Edit PDFs with Gemini's Nano Banana
GavCo about 16 hours ago

Show HN: Nano PDF – A CLI Tool to Edit PDFs with Gemini's Nano Banana

The new Gemini 3 Pro Image model (aka Nano Banana) is incredible at generating slides, so I thought it would be fun to build a CLI tool that lets you edit PDF presentations using plain English. The tool converts the page you want to edit into an image, sends it to the model API together with your prompt to generate an edited image, then converts the updated image back and stitches into the original document.

Examples:

- `nano-pdf edit deck.pdf 5 "Update the revenue chart to show Q3 at $2.5M"`

- `nano-pdf add deck.pdf 15 "Create an executive summary slide with 5 bullet points"`

Features:

- Edit multiple pages in parallel

- Add entirely new slides that match your deck's style

- Google Search enabled by default so the model can look up current data

- Preserves text layer for copy/paste and search

It can work with any kind of PDF but I expect it would be most useful for a quick edit to a deck or something similar.

GitHub: https://github.com/gavrielc/Nano-PDF

github.com
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Testing shows automotive glassbreakers can't break modern automotive glass
surprisetalk about 21 hours ago

Testing shows automotive glassbreakers can't break modern automotive glass

This article explores the challenges of breaking modern automotive glass, finding that traditional glassbreakers are often ineffective against the stronger, more durable glass used in modern vehicles. The article highlights the evolving safety standards and technological advancements that have made it increasingly difficult to shatter automotive glass in emergency situations.

core77.com
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grigio 6 days ago

Show HN: Network Monitor – a GUI to spot anomalous connections on your Linux

A real-time network connection monitoring tool built with Rust and GTK4, displaying active connections with live I/O statistics in a modern graphical interface. https://github.com/grigio/network-monitor

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onestay42 about 13 hours ago

Scala

The article discusses the Scala programming language, highlighting its features, such as its functional and object-oriented design, strong type system, and suitability for building scalable and concurrent applications. It also covers the language's history, ecosystem, and use cases in various industries.

huygens-fokker.org
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