Voxtral Transcribe 2

539 meetpateltech 2026-02-04 15:59:51 UTC mistral.ai Llama Share 138

Voxtral Transcribe 2 includes two models: Voxtral Mini Transcribe V2 for batch transcription and Voxtral Realtime for live applications with ultra-low latency. Both models offer state-of-the-art transcription quality, diarization, and support for 13 languages.

Claude Code: connect to a local model when your quota runs out

77 fugu2 2026-02-04 19:59:51 UTC boxc.net Llama Share 20

To avoid Anthropic quota limits, use a local open source model like GLM-4.7-Flash from Z.AI or Qwen3-Coder-Next in LM Studio. Connect Claude Code to LM Studio by following the instructions and setting environment variables.

Yawning has an unexpected influence on the fluid inside your brain

114 MDWolinski 2026-02-04 18:59:51 UTC newscientist.com Llama Share 57

Researchers used MRI scans to study yawning in 22 adults, finding that it reorganizes brain fluid flow and boosts carotid arterial inflow. Each person's yawn is unique, and the exact purpose of yawning remains a mystery, with theories including thermoregulation and waste clearance.

We built a real-world benchmark for AI code review

12 benocodes 2026-02-04 21:13:51 UTC qodo.ai Llama Share 2

Qodo's code review benchmark evaluates AI-powered code review systems, focusing on code correctness and quality. Qodo outperforms 7 other leading AI code review platforms with an F1 score of 60.1%.

The Codex app is cool, and it illustrates the shift left of IDEs and coding GUIs

22 straydusk 2026-02-04 20:59:51 UTC benshoemaker.us Llama Share 7

The Codex app is a UI for parallelized development with OpenAI's multi-agent tools, allowing users to manage isolated worktrees and chat with them separately. This is part of a larger trend where software development is shifting from code-centric to system-centric, with a focus on managing the things that produce code.

Building a 24-bit arcade CRT display adapter from scratch

83 evakhoury 2026-02-04 17:59:51 UTC scd31.com Llama Share 19

The user built a custom CRT display adapter to connect a Raspberry Pi to a vintage arcade machine's CRT display, and later decided to use a STM32 microcontroller to improve the display's resolution and color depth. After several iterations of design and testing, the user successfully created a USB display adapter that can output 24-bit color at 60 Hz to the CRT display, greatly improving the ...

The Singularity Is Always Near (2006)

17 rmason 2026-02-04 20:59:51 UTC kk.org Llama Share 5

The author argues that the concept of a technological singularity is an illusion, as exponential growth appears to approach infinity but is always "just about now." The singularity is a phantom that will materialize anytime you observe exponential acceleration retrospectively.

AI is killing B2B SaaS

107 namanyayg 2026-02-04 17:59:51 UTC nmn.gl Llama Share 169

SaaS companies are facing an existential threat from agentic AI, also known as vibe coding, which allows customers to build custom tools and apps. To survive, SaaS companies must evolve into platforms that let customers build on top of them.

Tractor

107 surprisetalk 2026-02-04 14:59:51 UTC incoherency.co.uk Llama Share 34

The user built an electric tractor for children, powered by a 350W DC motor and a 36v Li-ion ebike battery, with adjustable seat and cable-operated disc brake. The tractor has poor handling characteristics for adults but is suitable for small children, and the user encountered various challenges during its construction.

Attention at Constant Cost per Token via Symmetry-Aware Taylor Approximation

134 fheinsen 2026-02-04 14:59:51 UTC arxiv.org Llama Share 68

Researchers improved self-attention in AI models to reduce costs and energy demands. Their efficient formulation enables unbounded token generation at a fixed cost, reducing infrastructure and energy needs.

A sane but bull case on Clawdbot / OpenClaw

213 brdd 2026-02-04 12:59:51 UTC brandon.wang Llama Share 349

The user has been experimenting with OpenClaw (ClawDBot) and found it to be incredibly helpful in automating various tasks, such as calendar organization, text message summarization, and price tracking, and has given it access to sensitive information like bank accounts and 2FA codes. Despite the risks, the user believes that the benefits of using ClawDBot outweigh the risks and has found ...

Litestream Writable VFS

42 emschwartz 2026-02-04 18:59:51 UTC fly.io Llama Share 4

Litestream is a Unix-y tool synchronizing SQLite with S3-style storage for speed and data safety. It's used in Fly's Sprites, a fast and durable storage system.

RS-SDK: Drive RuneScape with Claude Code

69 evakhoury 2026-02-04 17:59:51 UTC github.com/maxbittker Llama Share 27

RS-SDK is a research-oriented starter kit for RuneScape-style bots with a TypeScript SDK, agent documentation, and a server emulator. It allows automating game tasks, leveling accounts, and experimenting with agentic development techniques in a safe, bot-only setting.

Arcan-A12: Weaving a Different Web

35 ingenieroariel 2026-02-04 17:59:51 UTC divergent-desktop.org Llama Share 12

The article discusses the concept of a decentralized web, drawing inspiration from Bulletin Board Systems (BBS) and the need for a more personal and interactive web experience. It introduces the A12 protocol, which enables a "one desktop, many devices" approach, allowing for seamless composition of interactive media sources and sinks over a network.

Turn any website into a live, structured data feed

11 chadwebscraper 2026-02-04 19:59:51 UTC meter.sh Llama Share 8

Meter is a scraping service that detects real content changes and only re-processes what's new, without layout noise or ads. It offers a free trial and plans starting at $29/month for unlimited scraping, webhooks, and priority support, with custom pricing for enterprise plans.

Converge (YC S23) Is Hiring Product Engineers (NYC, In-Person)

0 2026-02-04 17:59:51 UTC runconverge.com Llama Share

Converge is a consumer brand growth platform with 200+ clients, seeking engineers to ship end-to-end product and work directly with customers.

Claude Code for Infrastructure

74 aspectrr 2026-02-04 18:59:51 UTC fluid.sh Full Share 64

Ansible Playbook: httpd-setup

No More Hidden Changes: How MySQL 9.6 Transforms Foreign Key Management

11 ksec 2026-02-04 19:59:51 UTC blogs.oracle.com Full Share 5

is experiencing technical difficulty. We are aware of the issue and are working as quickly as possible to correct the issue. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused. To speak with an Oracle sales representative: 1.800.ORACLE1. To contact Oracle Corporate Headquarters from anywhere in the world: 1.650.506.7000. To get technical support in the United States: 1.800.633.0738.

Remarkable Pro Colors

3 ffaser5gxlsll 2026-02-04 20:59:51 UTC thregr.org Prefix Share 1

I was happy with the Remarkable 2 and when the Remarkable Pro came out I decided to go with a second one in order to be able to see two pages at once: one as a reference for reading and one for writing, as one would normally do with paper. Expensive approach, I know. As an added bonus, the Pro comes with “color”. Very… very bland color. It’s a welcome addition nonetheless. Despite all the ...

Technocracy 2.0

31 antonomon 2026-02-04 20:59:51 UTC brooklynrail.org Llama Share 18

The technocracy movement, which emerged in the 1930s, aimed to replace democracy with a system of rule by technical experts. Today, the idea of technocracy has been revived in Silicon Valley, where tech elites believe they can save capitalism by steering it with their expertise.

Coding Agent VMs on NixOS with Microvm.nix

71 secure 2026-02-04 13:59:51 UTC michael.stapelberg.ch Llama Share 35

The user wants to safely run coding agents without access to personal files by using ephemeral Virtual Machines (VMs) on NixOS. They use the microvm.nix project to create VMs with no persistent data, accessible through SSH.

Study: emotional support from social media found to reduce anxiety

59 giuliomagnifico 2026-02-04 17:59:51 UTC news.uark.edu Llama Share 63

Anxiety affects a third of US adults, increasing risk for depression and suicide, but social media can provide emotional support and reduce symptoms. A study found that young adults with certain personality traits, such as openness and extraversion, reported reduced anxiety with increased social media emotional support.

Claude Is a Space to Think

285 meetpateltech 2026-02-04 12:59:51 UTC anthropic.com Llama Share 143

Claude will remain ad-free to maintain its integrity as a genuinely helpful assistant for work and deep thinking. This choice aligns with Claude's Constitution, prioritizing users' interests over potential revenue from advertising.

A case study in PDF forensics: The Epstein PDFs

210 DuffJohnson 2026-02-04 14:59:51 UTC pdfa.org Llama Share 110

The US Department of Justice released a new dataset of 10,593 PDF files under the Epstein Files Transparency Act, which were analyzed for technical aspects such as PDF syntax, malformations, and redaction effectiveness. The analysis found that while the DoJ correctly redacted the EFTA PDFs in Datasets 01-07, some PDFs in the new dataset contain incorrect and ineffective redactions, and the ...

Show HN: Ghidra MCP Server – 110 tools for AI-assisted reverse engineering

252 xerzes 2026-02-04 06:59:51 UTC github.com/bethington Llama Share 63

This is a Ghidra plugin that bridges reverse engineering with AI tools. It requires 14 JARs from Ghidra and can be built with Maven.

Old Insurance Maps – Georeferencing Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps on Modern Maps

73 lapetitejort 2026-02-04 12:59:51 UTC oldinsurancemaps.net Llama Share 22

OldInsuranceMaps.net is an open online platform for creating georeferenced historical maps, used by various organizations and researchers to support their research and community mapping efforts. The platform has been used to create mosaics of over 30,000 Sanborn sheets and has been integrated with other projects such as OpenHistoricalMap and HistoryForge.

Guinea worm on track to be 2nd eradicated human disease; only 10 cases in 2025

212 bookofjoe 2026-02-04 14:59:51 UTC arstechnica.com Llama Share 87

The Guinea worm infection is near global eradication with only 10 human cases reported in 2025, down from 3.5 million in 1986. The Carter Center's eradication program uses cash rewards, public education, and safer water practices to prevent transmission.

Show HN: Interactive California Budget (By Claude Code)

13 sberens 2026-02-04 20:59:51 UTC california-budget.com Llama Share 6

A proposed 5% one-time wealth tax on California's billionaires could raise ~$58B, but may trigger a 10-25% exodus. The tax could also impact Personal Income Tax, Corporation Tax, and Sales Tax revenue.

FBI couldn't get into WaPo reporter's iPhone because Lockdown Mode enabled

520 robin_reala 2026-02-04 14:59:51 UTC 404media.co Llama Share 435

The FBI was unable to access a Washington Post reporter's iPhone due to it being in Lockdown Mode, a security feature that limits device connections and blocks vulnerabilities. The FBI was able to access another device, a Macbook Pro, but not a full physical image of it.

Show HN: SymDerive – A functional, stateless symbolic math library

19 dinunnob 2026-02-04 17:59:51 UTC news.ycombinator.com Llama Share 5

A physicist turned quant created SymDerive, a symbolic math library for humans and AI agents. It's a functional wrapper around SymPy, PySR, and CVXPY, providing a modular, pipe-based workflow with physics tools and optional installs.