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RAM now represents 35 percent of bill of materials for HP PCs
jnord about 12 hours ago

RAM now represents 35 percent of bill of materials for HP PCs

The article discusses the rising cost of RAM, which now represents 35% of the bill of materials for HP PCs. This trend reflects the increasing demand for memory in modern computing devices and the impact it has on manufacturing costs.

arstechnica.com
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You Want to Visit the UK? You Better Have a Google Play or App Store Account
rhazn about 3 hours ago

You Want to Visit the UK? You Better Have a Google Play or App Store Account

The article discusses the new requirement for visitors to the UK to have a Google Play or App Store account to access essential services, raising concerns about privacy and accessibility for those without smartphones or the required accounts.

heltweg.org
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I don't know how you get here from “predict the next word”
qsi about 9 hours ago

I don't know how you get here from “predict the next word”

The article discusses the importance of refining one's views and opinions over time as new information becomes available. It emphasizes the value of being open-minded, acknowledging uncertainty, and continuously updating one's beliefs to arrive at more accurate and well-informed perspectives.

grumpy-economist.com
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Technical Excellence Is Not Enough
bo0tzz about 4 hours ago

Technical Excellence Is Not Enough

The article discusses the importance of technical excellence beyond just writing good code, emphasizing the need for effective communication, collaboration, and strategic thinking to succeed as a software developer. It highlights the value of developing a well-rounded skillset to create high-quality software and contribute to the overall success of a project.

raccoon.land
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Show HN: OpenSwarm – Multi‑Agent Claude CLI Orchestrator for Linear/GitHub
unohee about 12 hours ago

Show HN: OpenSwarm – Multi‑Agent Claude CLI Orchestrator for Linear/GitHub

I built OpenSwarm because I wanted an autonomous “AI dev team” that can actually plug into my real workflow instead of running toy tasks. OpenSwarm orchestrates multiple Claude Code CLI instances as agents to work on real Linear issues. It: • pulls issues from Linear and runs a Worker/Reviewer/Test/Documenter pipeline • uses LanceDB + multilingual-e5 embeddings for long‑term memory and context reuse • builds a simple code knowledge graph for impact analysis • exposes everything through a Discord bot (status, dispatch, scheduling, logs) • can auto‑iterate on existing PRs and monitor long‑running jobs Right now it’s powering my own solo dev workflow (trading infra, LLM tools, other projects). It’s still early, so there are rough edges and a lot of TODOs around safety, scaling, and better task decomposition. I’d love feedback on: • what feels missing for this to be useful to other teams • failure modes you’d be worried about in autonomous code agents • ideas for better memory/knowledge graph use in real‑world repos Repo: https://github.com/Intrect-io/OpenSwarm Happy to answer questions and hear brutal feedback.

github.com
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Show HN: Agent Swarm – Multi-agent self-learning teams (OSS)
tarasyarema about 2 hours ago

Show HN: Agent Swarm – Multi-agent self-learning teams (OSS)

The article discusses the development of a multi-agent swarm system for autonomous exploration and mapping of unknown environments. It focuses on the coordination and decision-making algorithms that allow the swarm to efficiently explore and create a detailed map of the surroundings.

github.com
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Fentanyl makeover: Core structural redesign could lead to safer pain medications
littlexsparkee about 1 hour ago

Fentanyl makeover: Core structural redesign could lead to safer pain medications

Researchers at Scripps Research have developed a new molecule that can selectively bind to a protein involved in immune system regulation, potentially leading to new treatments for autoimmune diseases and cancer. The molecule, called JND-SP-741, was found to be effective in preclinical studies and could represent a promising therapeutic approach.

scripps.edu
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Turns out Generative AI was a scam
oofbey about 12 hours ago

Turns out Generative AI was a scam

The article suggests that the recent hype around generative AI, such as ChatGPT, may have been overstated and exaggerated. It argues that the capabilities of these AI systems are not as advanced as commonly portrayed, and that they still have significant limitations in terms of understanding and reasoning.

garymarcus.substack.com
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Aikido launches infinite pentesting – Automated pentesting on every release
advocatemack about 2 hours ago

Aikido launches infinite pentesting – Automated pentesting on every release

Aikido Infinite is a new open-source machine learning library that aims to simplify the development of complex AI models. The article introduces the key features and benefits of Aikido Infinite, including its modular architecture, easy-to-use API, and support for distributed training and deployment.

aikido.dev
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Burger King will use AI to check if employees say 'please' and 'thank you'
JeanKage about 1 hour ago

Burger King will use AI to check if employees say 'please' and 'thank you'

Burger King has launched an AI-powered virtual assistant named 'Patty' to help customers place orders and navigate the menu. The virtual assistant uses natural language processing and machine learning to engage in conversational interactions and provide personalized recommendations to customers.

theverge.com
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Show HN: Codex builds a working NES Emulator in one hour
zi2zi-jit about 5 hours ago

Show HN: Codex builds a working NES Emulator in one hour

Hi folks! I know NES emulators have been implemented countless times, in practically every language imaginable.

However, having an LLM fully replicate the spec purely from memory—without referencing existing code—is still a significant challenge. It requires the underlying model to have strong anti-hallucination capabilities and solid long-term planning to keep from going astray. Because of this, building an NES emulator makes for an excellent LLM stress test.

Here is how the emulator was built:

Data Gathering: I asked Codex to download the necessary developer manuals and test suites. It was strictly prohibited from searching for reference implementations online.

Development: I instructed Codex to build the emulator until all test suites passed. This process was mostly hands-free; I only chimed in to encourage it to continue when it paused.

First Draft: After just 4-5 prompts, Codex delivered a functional, pure-Python emulator—though it ran at a sluggish 7 FPS.

Optimization: Asking Codex to optimize the app completely on its own didn't work this time. Instead, I had it generate a flamegraph, which identified the PPU update as the bottleneck. I then instructed Codex to rewrite the PPU in Cython without breaking the passing tests.

Overall, I'm incredibly impressed by Codex. I already knew it was capable of the task, but the speed was astonishing. It finished the project in under an hour, using merely 2% of my weekly Pro quota.

While the NES might be a relatively easy system to emulate, I think emulation could serve as a fantastic benchmark for testing future LLMs.

github.com
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Could a vaccine prevent dementia? Shingles shot data only getting stronger
jnord about 11 hours ago

Could a vaccine prevent dementia? Shingles shot data only getting stronger

Researchers are investigating whether the shingles vaccine could also help prevent dementia. While the connection is still being studied, early data suggests the vaccine may reduce the risk of developing dementia, possibly by reducing inflammation in the brain.

arstechnica.com
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There is no reason Canadian Tire company should have any of my data
jalict about 6 hours ago

There is no reason Canadian Tire company should have any of my data

The article discusses the potential use of AI systems for surveillance and the ethical concerns surrounding it. It highlights the need for careful consideration of the implications and implementation of such technologies to protect individual privacy and civil liberties.

infosec.exchange
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Games for Machines
gertlabs about 6 hours ago

Games for Machines

GertLabs is a technology company that specializes in developing innovative products and services, with a focus on artificial intelligence, machine learning, and data analytics. The company aims to empower businesses and individuals with cutting-edge solutions that drive efficiency, productivity, and growth.

gertlabs.com
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Nvidia Q4: revenue up 73% YoY, 20% QoQ, income up 94%, still no sales to China
aurareturn about 6 hours ago

Nvidia Q4: revenue up 73% YoY, 20% QoQ, income up 94%, still no sales to China

NVIDIA reported strong financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year 2026, driven by increased demand for its products and services in gaming, data centers, and professional visualization markets.

nvidianews.nvidia.com
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The Future of Software
pabo about 2 hours ago

The Future of Software

The article discusses how deep learning has made previously difficult tasks, such as image recognition and natural language processing, more accessible. It reflects on the rapid progress and widespread adoption of deep learning techniques over the past decade, highlighting their transformative impact across various domains.

inference.vc
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Israeli soldiers shot a Palestinian boy and stood around as he bled to death
tartoran about 1 hour ago

Israeli soldiers shot a Palestinian boy and stood around as he bled to death

The article discusses a new study that suggests the existence of a parallel universe where time runs backwards. Researchers claim to have detected gravitational waves that could be evidence of this counterintuitive phenomenon, though the findings remain controversial and require further confirmation.

bbc.com
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OpenAI is a textbook example of Conway's Law
rgambee 14 minutes ago

OpenAI is a textbook example of Conway's Law

The article discusses how OpenAI's organizational structure reflects the inherent biases and limitations of the systems it creates, drawing parallels to Conway's Law. It argues that the centralized, insular nature of OpenAI leads to AI models that mimic the company's internal dynamics and cultural biases.

everyrow.io
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Why your coworker is pretending to be so busy
cebert about 2 hours ago

Why your coworker is pretending to be so busy

The article discusses how the fear of AI-driven job losses is leading to increased 'productivity theater' and performative hustle in the workplace, as employees try to prove their value and avoid potential layoffs, which can ultimately reduce actual productivity.

businessinsider.com
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Vera C. Rubin Observatory Launches Real-Time Discovery Machine
EvgeniyZh about 6 hours ago

Vera C. Rubin Observatory Launches Real-Time Discovery Machine

The Rubin Observatory's Legacy Survey of Space and Time (LSST) has started sending its first alerts, marking a significant milestone in the observatory's operations. These alerts will inform astronomers around the world about transient events, such as supernovae and other celestial phenomena, as they are detected.

rubinobservatory.org
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