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The article discusses how social media platforms have been accused of helping the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) censor critics of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), with advocates saying platforms have 'bent over backward' to assist the government in removing such content.

I made a chess engine today, and made it fit within 2KB. I used a variant of MinMax called Negamax, with alpha beta pruning. For the board representation I have used a 120-cell "mailbox". I managed to squeeze in checkmate/stalemate in there, after trimming out some edge cases.

I am a great fan of demoscene (computer art subculture) since middle school, and hence it was a ritual i had to perform.

For estimating the Elo, I measured 240 automated games against Stockfish Elo levels (1320 to 1600) under fixed depth-5 and some constrained rules, using equal color distribution.

Then converted pooled win/draw/loss scores to Elo through some standard logistic formula with binomial 95% confidence interval.

The article discusses the creation of an open-source YouTube media storage project, which aims to provide a platform for hosting and managing personal YouTube media files, allowing users to easily upload, manage, and stream their content.

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has reportedly issued hundreds of subpoenas to identify and potentially prosecute individuals who have criticized the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency online, raising concerns about free speech and government overreach.

The article warns about fake 7-Zip downloads that install malware, turning home PCs into proxy nodes that can be used for malicious activities. It advises users to only download software from the official website and be cautious of suspicious links or downloads.

A study found that audiophiles could not distinguish audio signals sent through copper wire, a banana, or wet mud, suggesting that the perceived quality differences in audio equipment may be largely subjective and not based on measurable differences in sound quality.

The article discusses the growing number of U.S. students taking gap years before starting college, with many citing mental health and financial concerns as reasons for the trend. It explores the potential benefits and drawbacks of gap years, as well as the impact on college enrollment and graduation rates.

The article discusses 'Ack', a universal cross-platform programming language that aims to be a replacement for C and C++. It provides a thorough overview of the language's features, design goals, and development progress.

Hey HN! I was a long-time Arc browser user and loved how its sidebar organized tabs and bookmarks into workspaces. I wanted to switch to other browsers without losing that workflow. So I built Arcmark, it's a macOS bookmark manager (Swift/AppKit) that floats as a sidebar attached to any browser window. It uses macOS accessibility API to follow the browser window around.

You get workspace-based links/bookmarks organization with nested folders, drag-and-drop reordering, and custom workspace colors. For the most part I tried replicating Arc's sidebar UX as close as possible.

1. Local-first: all data lives in a single JSON file ( ~/Library/Application Support/Arcmark/data.json). No accounts, no cloud sync.

2. Works with any browser: Chrome, Safari, Brave, Arc, etc. Or use it standalone as a bookmark manager with a regular window.

3. Import pinned tab and spaces from Arc: it parses Arc's StorableSidebar.json to recreate the exact workspace/folder structure.

4. Built with swift-bundler rather than Xcode.

There's a demo video in the README showing the sidebar attachment in action. The DMG is available on the releases page (macOS 13+), or you can build from source.

This is v0.1.0 so it's a very early version. Would appreciate any feedback or thoughts

GitHub: https://github.com/Geek-1001/arcmark

CoSave is a Visual Studio Code extension that provides automatic cloud-based backups of your code projects, ensuring your work is securely stored and easily restorable across devices.

This article discusses agent-oriented API design patterns, drawing lessons from the Moltbook protocol. It explores how agent-based architectures can be applied to API design, highlighting key principles and patterns that can improve scalability, flexibility, and resilience in API-driven systems.

SheetKit is a new open-source project that aims to make it easier to work with spreadsheet data in applications. It provides a set of tools and libraries that allow developers to easily integrate spreadsheet functionality into their software.

The article explores the unethical practices and controversies surrounding the scientific work of Jeffrey Epstein, a financier with deep ties to the academic and scientific community. It highlights how Epstein's influence and funding have been used to support questionable research and undermine scientific integrity.

Hi HN,

I am a 75-year-old former fishmonger from Japan. Currently, I work at the compensation desk for the Fukushima nuclear disaster (TEPCO). Witnessing deep social divisions and the limitations of bureaucracy firsthand, I realized we need a new way for people to express their will without being "disposable."

To address this, I’ve designed the *Virtual Protest Protocol (VPP)*. It’s an OSS framework for large-scale, 2D avatar-based digital demonstrations. I recently shared this with the *Open Technology Fund (OTF)* and received an encouraging "This is great" response. Now, I am looking for the HN community's expertise to turn this spec into a reality.

*The Concept:* * *Beyond Yes/No (Avoiding Polarization):* Introducing an *"Observe"* status. Modern social media forces people into binary "For or Against" camps, deepening social division. VPP allows the silent majority to participate by simply "being there," visualizing the scale of public concern without forcing a polarized stance. * *Cell-Based Scaling:* To handle thousands of participants, avatars are managed in "cells" of 50 units. New cells instantiate as the crowd grows, ensuring compatibility with low-spec devices and low-bandwidth environments. * *Privacy by Design:* We only collect anonymous attributes (age/gender/region). All event-specific data is wiped immediately after the demonstration. * *OIN Membership:* We have joined the [Open Invention Network (OIN)](https://openinventionnetwork.com) to ensure this remains a patent-free global public good.

*Why I’m doing this:* At 75, I belong to the generation that will soon "retire" from society. I feel a deep sense of responsibility to leave a better infrastructure for the next generation?one that isn't burdened by the financial and social "debt" we've accumulated. I am not looking for personal gain; I want this to be a sustainable, global infrastructure.

*GitHub:* https://github.com/voice-of-japan/Virtual-Protest-Protocol/b... *Project Site:* https://voice-of-japan.net

We are looking for collaborators with expertise in: * Scalable Web Architecture (Node.js, Go, etc.) * High-performance Canvas/WebGL rendering * AI-based real-time moderation (LLM integration)

BetterCapture is a screen capture and annotation tool that allows users to easily take, edit, and share screenshots and recordings. It offers a range of features, including customizable hotkeys, built-in image editing tools, and the ability to record both the screen and webcam simultaneously.

The article explores the challenges and realities faced by people living in areas with rapidly changing demographics, highlighting the impact on communities, infrastructure, and social dynamics as populations shift and adapt.

The article examines Al Jazeera's claim of a declining Palestinian population in the West Bank, finding it to be unfounded upon closer scrutiny. It highlights the lack of credible evidence to support this assertion and the need for accurate and transparent data on the topic.

The article discusses how Donald Trump's presidency has led to the creation of a more assertive and defense-oriented Europe, which is now better able to stand up to the United States on global issues. It explores how Trump's policies have pushed Europe to take a more independent stance and increase its military capabilities.

The article highlights the Pencil Sharpener Museum in Ohio, which showcases a vast collection of over 3,400 pencil sharpeners from around the world. The museum offers visitors a unique and quirky experience, showcasing the history and evolution of this everyday tool.