Stepping down as Mockito maintainer after 10 years
The article discusses a bug in the Mockito library that can cause unintended behavior when mocking classes with abstract methods. The issue involves the way Mockito handles the return values of these abstract methods, and the proposed solution involves changes to the library's implementation.
CEOs are hugely expensive. Why not automate them?
The article discusses the high salaries of CEOs compared to the cost of automating jobs with robots. It suggests that in many cases, it would be more cost-effective for companies to automate certain tasks rather than pay such high executive compensation.
MongoBleed Explained Simply
The article explains the 'MongoDB Bleed' vulnerability, a security flaw that allowed unauthorized access to private data stored in MongoDB databases. It discusses the potential impact of the vulnerability and the importance of keeping MongoDB instances secure and up-to-date.
Dolphin Progress Report: Release 2512
The article highlights the latest updates and improvements made to the Dolphin emulator, a software that allows users to play GameCube and Wii games on their computers. The report covers various enhancements to the emulator's performance, graphics, and compatibility, making it a valuable tool for retro gaming enthusiasts.
Remembering Lou Gerstner
The article remembers Lou Gerstner, the former CEO of IBM who is credited with turning the company around in the 1990s. It highlights Gerstner's leadership, his focus on customer needs, and his transformation of IBM from a hardware-centric company to a services-oriented business.
Global Memory Shortage Crisis: Market Analysis
The article discusses the global memory shortage crisis, analyzing its potential impact on the smartphone and PC markets by 2026. It explores the underlying factors, market dynamics, and industry implications of the anticipated shortage of memory components.
Show HN: My app just won best iOS Japanese learning tool of 2025 award (blog)
This article reviews and recommends various tools and resources for learning the Japanese language, including apps, websites, and study methods, with the aim of helping readers find the best options for their language learning journey.
Researchers Discover Molecular Difference in Autistic Brains
The article discusses a study that found molecular differences in the brains of individuals with autism compared to those without autism. The study provides insights into the potential biological mechanisms underlying autism spectrum disorder.
Scientists discover beer bottle in the Mariana Trench (2024)
A scientist recently discovered a beer bottle at the deepest point of the Mariana Trench, one of the most remote and inaccessible places on Earth, highlighting the widespread presence of human-made waste in even the most isolated environments.
Why I Disappeared – My week with minimal internet in a remote island chain
The article discusses the author's decision to take a break from social media and public life, citing a need for self-care and a desire to focus on personal projects and relationships away from the demands of online presence.
Keep the Robots Out of the Gym
The article discusses the importance of keeping robots out of the gym, highlighting the unique experience and social aspects of human-centric exercise. It emphasizes the value of preserving the communal and interactive nature of gym environments, which could be lost with the integration of automated systems.
Slaughtering Competition Problems with Quantifier Elimination
The article discusses a competition to find the most energy-efficient quantum computer design. It explores the challenges and potential implications of this competition, which aims to advance the development of practical quantum computing technology.
The Internet Is a Net Negative
The article argues that the internet has become a net negative for society, with increasing misinformation, polarization, and negative impacts on mental health and well-being. It suggests that the original promise of the internet has not been fully realized, and that there is a need for a more critical examination of its effects and a rethinking of its future direction.
The Detection of Wash Trading
The article discusses the detection of wash trading, a form of market manipulation where traders artificially inflate the trading volume of a cryptocurrency to mislead investors. It explores various techniques and tools used by researchers to identify and analyze instances of wash trading on cryptocurrency exchanges.
New York subway ends its MetroCard era and switches to tap-and-go fares
The article discusses the retirement of the MetroCard and the transition to the new OMNY fare payment system for the New York City subway. It highlights the benefits of the new system, such as contactless payments and faster boarding, as well as the gradual phasing out of the MetroCard over the next few years.
Delete LinkedIn – you'll have zero fucking regrets
The article argues that deleting your LinkedIn account can be a liberating experience, freeing you from the pressures of maintaining a professional online presence and allowing you to focus on your actual work and personal life.
Show HN: Self-growing neural networks via a custom Rust-to-LLVM compiler
Hi HN,
I built NOMA (Neural-Oriented Machine Architecture), a systems language where reverse-mode autodiff is a compiler pass (lowered to LLVM IR).
My goal is to treat model parameters as explicit, growable memory buffers. Since NOMA compiles to standalone native binaries (no Python runtime), it allows using realloc on weights mid-training. This makes "self-growing" architectures a system primitive rather than a complex framework hack.
I just pushed a reproducible benchmark (Self-Growing XOR) to validate the methodology: it compares NOMA against PyTorch and C++, specifically testing how preserving optimizer state (Adam moments) during growth affects convergence.
I am looking for contributors! If you are into Rust, LLVM, or SSA, I’d love help on the harder parts (control-flow AD and memory safety).
Repo: https://github.com/pierridotite/NOMA
I removed 80% of my JavaScript and my product got better
The article discusses a developer's experience of removing 80% of their JavaScript codebase, leading to improved performance and user experience. It highlights the benefits of minimizing the JavaScript footprint and focusing on essential functionality for better web application development.
Drawing Truchet Tiles in SVG
The article explores the mathematical and artistic qualities of Truchet tiles, a type of modular pattern that can be used to create intricate and visually striking designs. It delves into the history, patterns, and applications of these tiles, providing insights into their versatility and potential for creative expression.
Software Ate the World, Skills Will Eat Work
The article discusses the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) and its potential impact on the job market. It examines how AI technologies are becoming increasingly sophisticated and automating tasks traditionally done by humans, leading to concerns about job displacement and the need for workforce reskilling and adaptation.