GPT-5.6

877 logickkk1 2026-07-09 17:21:09 UTC openai.com Qwen Share 652

OpenAI launches GPT-5.6 (Sol, Terra, Luna), with Sol leading in coding, cybersecurity, and science efficiency, outperforming prior models and competitors. Enhanced ultra mode, cost-effective tiers, and robust safeguards boost performance-per-dollar and safety for diverse professional tasks.

Show HN: Getting GLM 5.2 running on my slow computer

146 vforno 2026-07-09 19:21:09 UTC github.com/justvugg Qwen Share 29

colibrì runs GLM-5.2 (744B MoE) on 25 GB RAM via int4 quantization, disk-streamed experts, and C-based zero-dependency engine, achieving lossless inference with speculative decoding and adaptive caching. It leverages AVX2, MTP heads, and batched expert reads, but requires NVMe SSDs and careful hardware management due to disk I/O and wear risks.

EU Parliament greenlights Chat Control 1.0

860 rapnie 2026-07-09 11:21:09 UTC patrick-breyer.de Llama Share 411

The European Parliament allowed the interim "Chat Control 1.0" regulation to pass, permitting mass scanning of private communications until 2028. Negotiations for a permanent regulation will resume in September, with the EU Parliament pushing for targeted detection orders and stricter security standards.

Show HN: 18 Words

744 pompomsheep 2026-07-09 13:21:09 UTC 18words.com Full Share 270

Play 18 Words: a fast daily word challenge. Solve each scrambled word before the timer runs out and see how many of 18 you can survive.

Hy3

321 andai 2026-07-09 16:21:09 UTC hy.tencent.com Qwen Share 73

Hy3 outperforms similar-size models and rivals larger open-source models in productivity tasks, achieving 2.67/4 in expert evaluations. It addresses stability, hallucination, and context retention issues, is open-sourced under Apache 2.0, and reduces API costs.

Train sim created by just one person is being called the best ever made

136 oumua_don17 2026-07-09 17:21:09 UTC kotaku.com Qwen Share 59

Running Train, a hyper-realistic train sim by solo dev Novatetsu Games, blends fictional Japanese landscapes with intricate details like logical powerlines and weather effects, offering immersive gameplay through precise controls or free camera exploration. Praised for its stunning realism and dedication to detail, it’s hailed as a top-tier simulation with plans for expanded routes and features.

No leap second will be introduced at the end of December 2026

204 ChrisArchitect 2026-07-09 14:21:09 UTC datacenter.iers.org Qwen Share 163

The IERS confirms no leap second will be added at the end of December 2026, keeping UTC-TAI at -37 seconds. Leap seconds may occur in June or December based on UT1-TAI, with updates provided every six months via Bulletin C.

A road to Lisp: Why Lisp

78 silcoon 2026-07-09 15:21:09 UTC scotto.me Qwen Share 75

Lisp's macros, code-as-data structure, and interactive REPL enable powerful language extensibility and dynamic programming, fostering a unique problem-solving approach. Mastering Lisp transforms programming by allowing developers to shape the language itself, creating domain-specific tools and adaptable systems through its homoiconic and extensible nature.

Girls just wanna have fast MPMC queues with bounded waiting

104 EvgeniyZh 2026-07-09 16:21:09 UTC nahla.dev Qwen Share 19

The author designed a lock-free queue using atomic counters and state/data buffers, initially mistakenly labeled as wait-free; it ensures bounded wait times but risks overflow with extreme usage. Benchmarks show good scalability, though performance peaks vary with core utilization, and drivable operations help mitigate head-of-line blocking.

Postgres rewritten in Rust, now passing 100% of the Postgres regression tests

224 SweetSoftPillow 2026-07-09 12:21:09 UTC github.com/malisper Llama Share 280

pgrust targets Postgres 18.3 compatibility with over 46,000 regression queries. It uses Rust and AI-assisted programming to explore deeper server changes.

I Changed My Name

22 surprisetalk 2026-07-09 20:21:09 UTC robida.net Qwen Share 22

Roberto Antonio, a Brazilian name with a compound structure and nickname Beto, changed to Roberto Dealmeida for US citizenship, simplifying his identity. As a trans person, he offers assistance for name change processes.

A possible future for Damn Interesting

196 mzur 2026-07-09 16:21:09 UTC damninteresting.com Qwen Share 22

Alan Bellows, founder of Damn Interesting, is launching a fundraiser to regain time for the project after transitioning to a full-time job, which has limited his ability to write and manage the site. The goal is to counter the influx of AI-generated content by funding more long-form articles, with donations separate from regular operational expenses.

The glass backbone: Why the Army's logistics will break in the next war

241 baud147258 2026-07-09 14:21:09 UTC mwi.westpoint.edu Qwen Share 324

The US Army's efficiency-driven sustainment model, optimized for permissive environments, is ill-suited for modern multidomain warfare, where survival under persistent attack determines victory. Historical and contemporary conflicts show that centralized logistics collapse under attrition, demanding decentralized, survivable sustainment networks to match industrial-scale combat endurance.

Launch HN: Context.dev (YC S26) – API to get structured data from any website

61 TheYahiaBakour 2026-07-09 16:21:09 UTC context.dev Qwen Share 47

Context.dev offers an API for web scraping, brand data extraction, and logo retrieval, with plans from Free to Enterprise. It includes self-service sign-up, a startup discount, and supports AI agents with tiered pricing and scalable credits.

GLM 5.2 is nearly as accurate as a human book keeper

153 adamkurkiewicz 2026-07-09 19:21:09 UTC toot-books.pages.dev Qwen Share 92

GLM 5.2 prepared a nearly perfect UK SME VAT return with 59 transactions in 68 minutes at 2.73 USD, achieving a 7p net error but misclassifying share capital and confusing VAT categories. Despite minor errors, the model demonstrated AI's potential to automate bookkeeping, reducing costs compared to human accountants.

Muse Spark 1.1

291 ot 2026-07-09 14:21:09 UTC ai.meta.com Full Share 161

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Wildcard (YC W25) Is Hiring a Founding Engineer

0 2026-07-09 17:21:09 UTC ycombinator.com Qwen Share

Wildcard, a fast-growing agentic commerce platform, seeks a Founding Engineer to build infrastructure and product for AI-driven retail optimization. The role requires owning end-to-end systems, leveraging AI tools, and shaping product direction with direct impact on company success.

Interview with Mitchell Hashimoto about Ghostty and Zig

9 veqq 2026-07-09 21:21:09 UTC alexalejandre.com Prefix Share 0

Jul 2026 - Alex Alejandre In interviews, everyone comes from a different angle. Many people want to know how the software engineering to business founder mindset transition went. Then others are interested in product stuff, the work I did at Hashicorp or Ghostty now. What’s different here is there’s no known agenda coming into it; neither of us have anything to sell. I spent ~15 years ...

How to Start a Ruby Meetup

45 mooreds 2026-07-09 19:21:09 UTC guides.rubyevents.org Qwen Share 13

A practical guide to launching and sustaining a Ruby meetup emphasizes securing a venue, promoting through direct outreach, and fostering community through consistent events. It highlights maintaining momentum via adaptable formats, inclusive culture, and shared leadership to ensure long-term growth and community impact.

Meta reuses old RAM in new servers with custom bridge chip

277 ihsw 2026-07-09 07:21:09 UTC theregister.com Qwen Share 201

Meta uses a custom CXL ASIC called Vistara to repurpose DDR4 memory from old servers into new DDR5 systems, enabling shared memory pools across applications without latency. This reduces infrastructure costs by 25%, prevents out-of-memory issues, and supports ML, big data, and databases.

TLS certificates for internal services done right

110 mrl5 2026-07-09 15:21:09 UTC tuxnet.dev Qwen Share 79

The article explains securing internal services (like Grafana) with split-horizon DNS and a reverse proxy (nginx) using ACME (Let's Encrypt) certificates, avoiding self-signed cert issues. It leverages a WAF via nginx and NetBird's Custom Zones to restrict access, ensuring TLS works seamlessly for both internal and external clients without manual client-side trust configurations.

Buried Apple feature turns an iPhone into the perfect kids' dumb phone

217 PotatoNinja 2026-07-09 17:21:09 UTC wired.com Qwen Share 140

A parent uses iOS 17's Assistive Access to create a secure, limited-app "dumb phone" for their child, blocking internet/social media while retaining tracking and essentials. The setup repurposes old devices affordably, though Apple undermarkets this feature despite its child-safety benefits.

Show HN: Rubiks Cube Solver

7 wozzp 2026-07-09 21:21:09 UTC speedcube.com.br Full Share 0

Resolva scrambles de cubo magico online com solver em Rust, reproducao de movimentos e visualizacao do cubo.

How GitHub gave every repository a durable owner

13 ascertain 2026-07-09 21:21:09 UTC github.blog Qwen Share 4

GitHub addressed unowned repositories by enforcing ownership via custom properties, archiving 8,000 inactive repos and requiring ownership at creation, reducing risk in workflows like secret scanning. The solution used Service Catalog sync, validation rules, and automated enforcement to ensure all active repos have clear owners.

SimPolitics: America’s quest to solve politics with computers

57 mckelveyf 2026-07-09 14:21:09 UTC mitpress.mit.edu Full Share 8

You don't have permission to access "http://mitpress.mit.edu/9780262053198/simpolitics/" on this server.

Almost Always Unsigned

38 gavide 2026-07-09 16:21:09 UTC graphitemaster.github.io Llama Share 48

Using unsigned integers instead of signed integers can provide better safety and benefits in most cases, as it forces developers to think about pathological and malicious inputs and eliminates the need for range assertions and other tests. The default of any programming language should align with the rule that most integers never require representing negative values, and unsigned integers ...

Opinionated and easy Pi.dev configuration

87 lwhsiao 2026-07-09 15:21:09 UTC lazypi.org Full Share 57

One command installs 60+ community skills, 67 themes, MCP support, sub-agent support, Claude Code CLI provider support, memory, and more. You're left with a curated starting point that gets you an exciting, useful experience immediately, without the research and configuration tax.

Show HN: I mapped 8.5M research papers into an interactive atlas

51 leonickson 2026-07-09 17:21:09 UTC tomesphere.com Full Share 18

Loading the full 3M-paper set (~45 MB of binary point buffers). Takes 10–20 seconds. After this it’s cached — pan and zoom are instant. If you’re on a slow connection or mobile, consider browsing /paper pages first — the atlas is the heaviest surface on the site. Streaming the arXiv corpus — the legend, field lens, and per-paper insights light up here once it lands.

Show HN: I built a web tool to see and edit what an AI thinks before it answers

12 ada1981 2026-07-09 21:21:09 UTC lucid.earthpilot.ai Qwen Share 2

Language models like Anthropic's J-space use internal representations akin to human consciousness, visualized via tools like Lucid's Jacobian lens to track concept activation. Inspired by Zener cards, these tools test and reveal hidden mental states between models and users.

AI content is everywhere on social media, especially LinkedIn

140 mukmuk 2026-07-09 16:21:09 UTC pangram.com Qwen Share 130

Pangram's Chrome extension detects AI-generated social media content, revealing 13.8% average AI prevalence, with LinkedIn's longform posts at 40% AI saturation and Reddit's replies mostly human. The dataset of 1M+ posts highlights AI's growing role online, urging transparency to reclaim attention control.