2004 RuneScape fit a multiplayer RPG into 56k dial-up

54 fagnerbrack 2026-09-01 02:01:40 UTC jkm.dev Llama Share 32

The author reminisces about playing RuneScape in the early 2000s and how it was a sustained exercise in not wasting bytes due to its limited bandwidth. The protocol used by Jagex, which has remained largely unchanged since 2001, is highly optimized for efficiency.

Google Antigravity introduces Boost deep reasoning (/boost)

8 simonpure 2026-09-01 03:07:40 UTC antigravity.google LocalLLM Share 0

The /boost command enables multi-agent reasoning for complex software tasks, breaking down problems into subtasks and verifying solutions iteratively. It's available on paid plans, enhancing productivity with deep reasoning without requiring extensive setup.

I turned my security cameras into an automatic bird identification system

399 speckx 2026-08-31 17:01:40 UTC jasontucker.blog Llama Share 99

The user set up BirdNet-Go, a bird identification system that uses AI models to analyze audio from security cameras' microphones, identifying birds and other wildlife in real-time. This setup has become a fun game for the user and their wife, providing insights into local biodiversity and even connecting with other birders through a community platform.

Playa Phone

539 cutoff 2026-08-31 15:01:40 UTC playaphone.com Llama Share 195

A phone booth is available at Burning Man for free calls to anywhere in the world. Dial +1 (775) 557-4848 to connect with a random Burner or add it as a contact later.

A walkable ASCII cyberpunk city in one HTML file [video]

246 keithcarolus 2026-08-31 19:01:40 UTC youtube.com Embed Share 32

Terence Tao explains 6 essential mathematical concepts [video]

269 matthewsinclair 2026-08-31 17:01:40 UTC youtube.com Embed Share 31

Lion-man

75 gurjeet 2026-08-31 22:01:40 UTC en.wikipedia.org Llama Share 34

The Löwenmensch figurine, a 35,000-41,000-year-old sculpture from the Upper Paleolithic era, is an anthropomorphic representation of a lion-human hybrid discovered in Germany. It was carved out of mammoth ivory and features human-like body parts with the head of a cave lion.

Dwarf Fortress is getting the mother of all magic updates

331 Tomte 2026-08-31 14:01:40 UTC rockpapershotgun.com Llama Share 123

Dwarf Fortress is getting a major update with procedural magic systems, allowing for unique and unpredictable magical situations. The update promises to revolutionize the game's existing magic system, enabling discovery-based research and exploration of new forms of sorcery.

Evidence of Fraud in an Influential Study About Procrastination

99 Anon84 2026-09-01 00:01:40 UTC datacolada.org Llama Share 76

Researchers found anomalies in the original data of Ariely and Wertenbroch's 2002 study on deadlines and procrastination, suggesting it was tampered with. The data showed implausible effect sizes, duplicated observations, inconsistent correlations, and non-rounded self-reported minutes.

Develop Cross-Platform CLI and GUI Tools with Tcl/Tk

62 aryonoco 2026-08-31 23:01:40 UTC cgicoffee.com Llama Share 34

Tcl/Tk is a powerful, cross-platform GUI toolkit that has been widely used for over 40 years. It provides a portable, native-looking interface to help manage high-performance binaries and can be used with various programming languages such as Python. Tcl's syntax is unique, with everything being a string and data being indistinguishable from code, which can make it challenging for modern ...

Fastpotify

6 nreece 2026-09-01 03:01:40 UTC fastpotify.rocks LocalLLM Share 0

Fastpotify is a lightweight, native binary that starts quickly and uses minimal memory. It supports local playback, remote control, playlist management, and classic Winamp skins for a retro experience.

Borges Labyrinth in Venice reopens to the public

24 gone35 2026-09-01 01:01:40 UTC wallpaper.com Llama Share 3

A labyrinth in honor of Jorge Luis Borges was built on the island of San Giorgio Maggiore in Venice, Italy, 25 years after his death. The restored maze features a tactile map and is designed to evoke memories of Borges' life and works.

Apple caught off guard by AI demand for Mac Mini and Mac Studio

335 thm 2026-08-31 13:01:40 UTC macrumors.com Llama Share 382

Apple unexpectedly released new Mac mini and Mac Studio models due to strong enterprise demand for AI hardware, driven by a boom in AI-driven sales. The early launch coincides with the global memory shortage, leaving many configurations out of stock.

Show HN: Laser Graffiti

143 con 2026-08-31 18:01:40 UTC laser.consti.de Llama Share 29

This is a DIY laser graffiti project that uses a mouse or finger as the "laser" to draw on a projector screen. The camera detects the drawn strokes and maps them onto the projector, creating interactive artwork.

Run macOS Software on Linux

154 Bluestein 2026-08-31 23:01:40 UTC darlinghq.org Llama Share 51

Darling is free and open-source software that runs macOS apps on Linux, similar to Wine for Windows. It's based on the original Darwin source code and aims to fully integrate apps into the Linux desktop experience.

Smartphone LED detects hidden cameras with AI

169 geox 2026-08-31 17:01:40 UTC chosun.com Full Share 49

Smartphone LED and AI Detect Hidden Cameras KAISTs SweepLED achieves 94% accuracy with 10,000 won LED device A technology has been developed to detect

Cheap GPS jammers are filling the world with navigation dead zones

85 vinnyglennon 2026-08-31 17:01:40 UTC wsj.com Full Share 95

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Autonomous (YC F25) is hiring engineers

0 2026-08-31 21:01:40 UTC news.ycombinator.com Full Share

ATG (Autonomous Technologies Group) is an AI lab deploying frontier reasoning systems within financial markets. Autonomous (https://becomeautonomous.com) is an agentic wealth strategist built on this foundation.

I think the military commissary's freezers were hacked

281 jcurbo 2026-08-31 12:01:40 UTC signalandsilence.substack.com Full Share 158

RavynOS: Pre-alpha open-source OS based on Darwin, FreeBSD, Apple open-source

180 Bluestein 2026-08-31 17:01:40 UTC ravynos.com Llama Share 105

ravynOS aims to bring macOS features like clean design and drag-and-drop installs to its platform. It offers a distraction-free interface, standard Command-key shortcuts, and a familiar file hierarchy for users.

ChatGPT Work Tool and Skill Reference

197 ijidak 2026-08-31 15:01:40 UTC codex-tool-reference.simonw.chatgpt.site Llama Share 52

This toolset provides various capabilities, including automation, Gmail and Google Calendar management, website building and deployment. It also offers personal context retrieval and pet management within ChatGPT Work mode.

Tailcat: Tailscale Without Tailscale, by Tailscale

6 ricochet11 2026-09-01 03:01:40 UTC tailscale.com LocalLLM Share 0

tailcat is an open-source tool using Tailscale's data plane without its control plane, enabling direct connections over WireGuard with NAT traversal and DERP. It serves as a netcat alternative for secure peer-to-peer communication.

'Mad honey' that can stop your heart is being sold online

162 samizdis 2026-08-31 20:01:40 UTC phys.org Full Share 99

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Ex-Crips leader found guilty in 1996 murder of rapper Tupac Shakur

58 1659447091 2026-09-01 03:01:40 UTC bbc.com Llama Share 21

Former gang boss Duane "Keffe D" Davis has been found guilty of orchestrating Tupac Shakur's murder in a drive-by shooting in Las Vegas. The jury convicted him of one count of murder with a deadly weapon for the 1996 killing, which had gone unsolved for nearly 30 years.

Reverse engineering my ADHD test

166 hazebooth 2026-08-31 16:01:40 UTC nullpt.rs Llama Share 91

The author, after noticing clear stars on a night of light pollution, ordered a telescope and discovered it sparked an interest in new hobbies. This led to him getting evaluated for ADHD by his psychiatrist.

Internet centralization and the original sin of NAT

195 robinpie 2026-08-31 08:01:40 UTC dreamstation.systems Llama Share 151

The concept of an ordinary person having a FTP server is quickly dismissed due to NAT, which allows multiple devices to share an IP address. This has led to workarounds like port forwarding and STUN, but also restricts direct connections between peers.

RotaryCell: Making an unmodified rotary phone work over LTE with an ESP32-S3

4 jombib 2026-09-01 03:01:40 UTC github.com/fregacmols Prefix Share 1

RotaryCell converts a traditional rotary telephone into a self-contained, battery-powered, portable cellular telephone without modifying the original telephone. The design continues to use the original handset, rotary dial, switch-hook, mechanical ringer, network block, and existing jacks. The added electronics mount reversibly inside the case; no original telephone parts need to be drilled, ...

Snakes and Ladders

19 surprisetalk 2026-09-01 00:01:40 UTC entropicthoughts.com Llama Share 10

A Swedish promotional snakes and ladders game can be made more engaging by introducing a team-based approach, where players discuss movement cards to avoid losing. The game involves six playing cards with different values, allowing for strategic decision-making among players.

Visualizing Combos in Judo in R

15 asaiacai 2026-08-31 23:01:40 UTC r-bloggers.com Llama Share 0

The author analyzes Judo attack combinations using network analysis to identify techniques that are most frequently used, influential, and critical in successful attacks. The results show that Ouchi-gari is a highly connected technique with high influence, while foot throwing techniques (Ashi-waza) form two distinct clusters within the network.

No country for mediocre mathematicians

174 reasonableklout 2026-08-31 16:01:40 UTC garvvee.substack.com Full Share 101