Hybrid Reasoning Agents: LLM agents that think in latent space, act through text

237 allinonai 2026-10-18 21:45:22 UTC arxiv.org Llama Share 140

We can build Hybrid Reasoning Agents that bridge latent reasoning and text-based interaction, enabling efficient agentic capabilities. These agents improve performance by 10.4% while reducing tokens, inference time, and costs compared to existing LLM agents and frameworks.

William Gibson and the trademarking of cyberspace

77 Eric_Gullichsen 2026-10-18 23:45:22 UTC colo.to Llama Share 5

The author claims Autodesk trademarked "cyberspace" and William Gibson retaliated by trying to trademark "Eric Gullichsen", but this is a disputed story. The actual reason for Gibson's objection was Timothy Leary's prank, which was later exaggerated into accepted history.

There's never been a better time to go into math (by: 3blue1brown) [video]

192 mdp2021 2026-10-18 18:45:22 UTC youtube.com Embed Share 189

If you don't run your own LLM proxy, how do you know whats going on?

48 amrrs 2026-10-18 23:45:22 UTC jrdsgl.com Llama Share 37

User is frustrated with a complex system, wanting more detailed analytics and control over their data. They want to own their infrastructure and application visibility, rather than relying on a paid subscription service.

Someone behind the software

329 tosh 2026-10-18 16:45:22 UTC karrisaarinen.com Llama Share 138

Good products are shaped by the people who make them, reflecting their experience and perspective. Without a shared understanding and unified point of view, software can become a collection of features without character or soul.

Laptop Based on 6502 CPU

43 nanochess 2026-10-18 22:45:22 UTC maddox.pro Llama Share 16

The user has finished the "b" version of the LT6502, a retro console with improved specs such as a thinner design and higher resolution screen. The new model lacks an expansion slot but features a faster processor, IPS screen, and WiFi modem, while also requiring improvements in areas like battery life and sound quality.

RepRapMicron

336 RobotToaster 2026-10-18 14:45:22 UTC github.com/vikolliver Llama Share 55

The µRepRap is a 3D printer designed to achieve micron-scale fabrication using common materials, with the goal of advancing microelectronics and MEMS technology. It aims to replicate the capabilities of desktop fabrication on a smaller scale, enabling inexpensive and rapidly-evolving equipment for biological sciences and microelectronics.

Free Pascal compiler now supports dynamic packages

116 sysrpl 2026-10-18 19:45:22 UTC getlazarus.org Llama Share 23

The Free Pascal Compiler and Lazarus IDE now support dynamic packages, allowing users to create and install components, controls, and extensions in seconds. This feature enables plugin systems for native Pascal classes and types through dynamic package libraries.

Dogs seem to agree with humans that 'bouba' is round and 'kiki' is spiky

139 gmays 2026-10-18 18:45:22 UTC sciencealert.com Llama Share 85

Researchers tested 70 dogs' reactions to sounds associated with round and spiky shapes, finding they looked at the correct shape when hearing its sound. The study suggests dogs may have a universal connection between visual and auditory information like humans do.

Show HN: WhatsApp MCP running free on Cloudflare

48 zoozla 2026-10-18 21:45:22 UTC github.com/finereli Llama Share 35

This is a Cloudflare server that links to WhatsApp, allowing users to access their chat history and messages. The server stores the data in a SQLite database and can be accessed through various tools, including an agent.

PalmOS Lemmings

99 memalign 2026-10-18 18:45:22 UTC github.com/ardiri Full Share 23

PalmOS - clone - Lemmings (Lemmings). Contribute to ardiri/palmos-lemmings development by creating an account on GitHub.

I built a programming language that LLMs can't use

94 dom96 2026-10-18 20:45:22 UTC blog.picheta.me Llama Share 73

The author designed an esoteric programming language called KillSwitch to test LLMs' ability to understand and write code, exploiting their weaknesses such as letter counting and safety guardrails. The results of benchmarking major LLM models show varying performance, with some performing better than others.

"Traditional, but Puzzling"

25 colinprince 2026-10-18 22:45:22 UTC unsung.aresluna.org Llama Share 3

A Unix error occurred when sending emails to users with mixed case names, due to sendmail's assumption of lowercase user names. The error was a combination of code being case-sensitive and the system reporting "Not a typewriter" as it wasn't meant for user input or output.

One parser, two bugs, many routers: Exploiting Broadcom WiFi across eCos, Linux

53 zoobab 2026-10-18 19:45:22 UTC quentinkaiser.be Llama Share 9

A Broadcom 802.11 vulnerability has been present since 2010, affecting dozens of vendors and millions of devices worldwide, allowing for remote code execution and information disclosure. The vendor was aware of the issue but refused to assign a CVE or publicly disclose it until now, leaving many OEMs without patches.

How Quickly Can the DoD Rebuild and Recast the Munitions Industrial Base?

8 gmays 2026-10-18 23:45:22 UTC csis.org LocalLLM Share 0

The DOD plans to significantly expand its munitions portfolio, with low-cost systems ramping up faster than high-end ones. Framework agreements and contracts aim to rebuild industrial capacity, but sustained funding and investment are critical for success.

16-bit fully functional DIY magnetic core memory

38 oliculipolicula 2026-10-18 20:45:22 UTC youtube.com Embed Share 18

The First Candid

46 Thevet 2026-10-18 20:45:22 UTC newyorker.com Llama Share 11

A 1838 photograph by Louis Daguerre captures a shoeshine boy and his client on the Boulevard du Temple, considered one of the first photographs to depict human beings. An 18-month quest led by Maximilien Van Aertryck finally pinpointed their location using archival research, drones, and 3D scans.

What the heck is /pkg?

22 GavinAnderegg 2026-10-18 23:45:22 UTC anderegg.ca Llama Share 9

The macOS 27.0 update added a new /pkg/env/global/bin directory to the PATH list, sparking confusion among users. This change is part of Apple's filesystem structure updates and its purpose remains unknown.

Java sealed classes and exhaustive pattern matching

142 hnisjafx40 2026-10-18 15:45:22 UTC neilmadden.blog Llama Share 105

Java 17 introduced sealed classes to explicitly list allowed sub-types, enabling exhaustiveness checking and compile-time safety guarantees. However, adding a new sub-type can break consumers of the code unless everything is recompiled together.

"I'm on a war footing": Terry Tao and the crisis in math

100 vinipolicena 2026-10-18 20:45:22 UTC nytimes.com Full Share 156

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Starcraft: Ashfall

4 debo_ 2026-10-19 01:45:22 UTC starcraft-shooter-2026.pages.dev Full Share 1

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The DNS Museum

5 zdw 2026-10-19 01:45:22 UTC dns.museum LocalLLM Share 0

DNS is creatively used for artistic displays, Easter eggs, and interactive games through reverse DNS lookups. These experiments showcase the flexibility of DNS beyond traditional networking purposes.

The Intel 8087 chip: floating-point addition and subtraction

91 pwg 2026-10-18 16:45:22 UTC righto.com Llama Share 33

The Intel 8087 chip introduced in 1980 significantly improved floating-point operations, with a speedup of almost 100 times over the 8086 processor. The microcode implementation of addition and subtraction involves complex logic to handle special cases such as infinities, zeros, and Not-a-Number values.

Namecheap just seized and disabled all my domains

451 sashk 2026-10-18 17:45:22 UTC reddit.com Full Share 213

To continue, log in to your Reddit account or use your developer tokenIf you think you've been blocked by mistake, file a ticket below and we'll look into it.

A new way to think about borrow checking (in reverse)

24 verdagon 2026-10-18 23:45:22 UTC verdagon.dev Llama Share 4

The author discusses a novel approach to borrow checking in programming languages, where the safety check is performed in reverse. This allows for more efficient and accurate memory safety checks, particularly when dealing with complex data structures and loops.

Open MicroManipulator – A sub-micrometer 3D motion control plattform

176 _Microft 2026-10-18 11:45:22 UTC github.com/0x23 Llama Share 13

This project is an open-source, low-cost motorized XYZ Micro-Manipulator with submicron precision for applications like optical alignment and microscopy. It can be controlled via G-Code commands over a USB serial interface.

SIGSALY: Churchill's top secret hotline to the president

114 stmw 2026-10-18 15:45:22 UTC iwm.org.uk Llama Share 39

Churchill War Rooms housed a top-secret transatlantic telephone system called SIGSALY, used by Churchill and Roosevelt to communicate securely during WWII. The system allowed for private conversations across the Atlantic Ocean, with 12 terminals installed worldwide, including one in London's Selfridges department store.

Developing for Debugging (2025)

32 mpweiher 2026-10-18 19:45:22 UTC davepacheco.net Llama Share 0

The Oxide control plane uses a distributed database and background tasks to manage DNS services, with the Omicron debugger providing runtime observability for debugging purposes. The debugger generates detailed reports on DNS propagation, allowing developers to quickly identify issues and improve system reliability.

I electrified my push scooter with a power drill

147 speckx 2026-10-18 16:45:22 UTC eddieabbondanz.io Llama Share 53

The author converted their Razor A5 Lux scooter to electric using a Hercules cordless drill, 3D printing, and various parts. The result is a functional but rough-around-the-edges e-scooter that they enjoy riding at autocross events.

Personal software factories are a waste of time

56 thegreatpeter 2026-10-18 19:45:22 UTC peterp.me Llama Share 59

A software engineer should focus on building side projects rather than a personal software factory, as AI tools like Grok Bot and Claude can automate many tasks. By exploring these tools and learning from others' experiences, they can develop new ideas and skills to build more innovative products.