Show HN: Wikihack – HackerTube, but for Wikipedia articles mentioned on HN

147 aizk 2026-11-02 05:41:58 UTC wikihack.netlify.app Llama Share 42

The National Security Agency cooperates with AT&T to collect data on foreign citizens, and various countries have issues with house numbering systems, gutter oil reuse, and critical infrastructure vulnerabilities. Additionally, there are discussions about supercentenarians like Jeanne Calment, unsinkable aircraft carriers in World War II history, the is-ought problem in philosophy, and human ...

Show HN: HackerBooks – HackerTube, but for books mentioned on HN

1363 roansh 2026-11-01 16:41:58 UTC hackerbooks.org Full Share 228

Browse thousands of books mentioned in Hacker News comments, 2007–2026. Ranked by how many different people mention them.

Postgres 19 is late because so many more bugs are being found now

421 soheilpro 2026-11-01 22:41:58 UTC rhaas.blogspot.com Llama Share 266

PostgreSQL's release timing has become unpredictable due to the ease of finding bugs with Large Language Models (LLMs), causing delays in major releases. The project is prioritizing quality over schedule, but this trend may impact long-term innovation and bug catching capabilities.

HackerTube: YouTube built from videos recommended by HN

2555 karpathy 2026-11-01 09:41:58 UTC karpathy.bearblog.dev Llama Share 563

The user created a YouTube clone called Hackertube.org using Opus 5.5, filtering comments from Hacker News to find recommended videos. The site provides personalized ForYou recommendations without requiring user accounts or storing state in local browser sessions.

F/OSS Comics #13: BSD Unix, Part 3 – The Beginning of BSD Unix

114 joonehur 2026-11-02 02:41:58 UTC fosscomics.com Llama Share 13

Berkeley Software Distribution (BSD) was created by Bill Joy in 1977, bundling Unix with other software and sharing it freely. This approach helped spread Unix to research institutions and universities, despite antitrust agreements limiting commercial sales of the operating system.

Bones may release proteins that slow aging and extend life span

78 EA-3167 2026-11-02 01:41:58 UTC science.org Llama Share 13

Researchers found that bones may slow aging in mice by secreting anti-aging chemicals when subjected to mechanical strain, potentially leading to longer lives. However, the effect has not been proven in humans and more studies are needed before any potential treatment can be developed.

From Charlemagne to the Kitchen Boy: Reading the Hamburg Rathaus

24 mertbio 2026-11-02 06:41:58 UTC alsterrunde.com Llama Share 2

The author shares their fascination with the Hamburg Rathaus, exploring its history, architecture and symbolism. The building's copper roof turns green due to patina formation, while its façade features emperors, saints and citizens' coats of arms.

Ask HN: Which TV do you recommend for privacy?

379 LecroJS 2026-11-01 19:41:58 UTC news.ycombinator.com Full Share 514

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Mystery of 60-Second Fluctuations in Power Grids Solved

114 _Microft 2026-11-01 23:41:58 UTC fz-juelich.de Llama Share 49

Researchers from Forschungszentrum Jülich found that large-scale battery storage systems cause brief spikes in electricity demand every minute due to regular power checks. These fluctuations can contribute to turbine wear and tear, particularly in hydroelectric power stations.

Trigger.dev customer environment variables exposed

87 anurag 2026-11-02 01:41:58 UTC trigger.dev Full Share 33

We've blocked the exploit used in this attack, but our investigation has identified exposure across a subset of organizations. We will publish updates on our status page, and you can contact us if you have any questions.

Nibnib: Image compression with extreme decompression speed

145 raphlinus 2026-11-01 19:41:58 UTC github.com/raphlinus Llama Share 24

The Nibnib image format is a simple, 4bpp compression technique that uses a palette to store delta values rather than absolute colors. It achieves high quality by decoding two pixels at a time and using error diffusion with a quantized palette.

China's First Frontier AI Export Controls: Mofcom Announcement No. 48

29 jonnybgood 2026-11-02 07:41:58 UTC labs.cloudsecurityalliance.org Llama Share 18

China's Ministry of Commerce and Science has proposed adding 40 technologies to its catalogue of prohibited or restricted exports, including 23 in artificial intelligence. The proposal includes an interim pre-export registration requirement for some technologies.

Tips for more effective fuzz testing with AFL++

117 luu 2026-11-01 18:41:58 UTC nullprogram.com Llama Share 19

The article discusses AFL++ for fuzz testing C and C++ programs, revealing defects missed by previous fuzz testing. It provides tips on how to pick a program, including using persistent mode and customizing ASan options.

Copper – A minimal low-level programming language with OOP and generics

164 bogdanoff_2 2026-11-01 14:41:58 UTC tibleiz.net Full Share 92

Copper is a programming language that I use as a replacement to C. The main differences are: Minimalism is the most important feature, the language is intended to be simple so that someone with limited brain power such as me could fully understand it. The syntax is simple, almost everything is explicit and most constructs are common.

Show HN: OmniDiff – Opensource, super fast, content aware Git difftool, in Rust

242 FabCH 2026-11-01 13:41:58 UTC github.com/ivankovic Llama Share 68

OmniDiff is a fast and accurate diff tool that supports various file types, including code, images, fonts, and archives. It measures 4.2ms to 177ms per fixture on Intel Core i7-1370P with 32 GB RAM.

New 3D thermal invisibility cloak makes objects disappear from infrared cameras

82 stevenalowe 2026-11-01 20:41:58 UTC sciencedaily.com Llama Share 36

Researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign have developed a 3D thermal invisibility cloak that can hide complex objects from infrared cameras while protecting them from extreme temperatures. The device guides heat around an object, making it appear invisible to thermal imaging from virtually any direction.

The AI cost of JavaScript frameworks

374 luu 2026-11-01 09:41:58 UTC nolanlawson.com Llama Share 286

The author conducted a benchmark to compare the performance of various JavaScript frameworks, including Next.js, Nuxt, SvelteKit, and Angular. The results showed that most frameworks were similar in terms of development time and cost, but some were more expensive than others.

Proving and improving the Platonic Representation Hypothesis with JEPAs

140 Anon84 2026-11-01 13:41:58 UTC arxiv.org Llama Share 71

Models trained on different modalities converge to the same representation as they scale, according to a new theorem. This convergence is driven by "good views" of shared scenes and not just scale alone.

Mathematics has changed. Let's act like it

311 smilelamp 2026-11-01 18:41:58 UTC terrytao.wordpress.com Llama Share 340

Mathematicians are unhappy with AI's impact, feeling it undervalues their work and creates a culture of "business as usual" where novelty is prioritized over understanding. The author argues that mathematicians should focus on broader programs and structural understanding rather than relying solely on AI to answer existing questions.

One-minute frequency disturbances from synchronization in power systems

156 croes 2026-11-01 12:41:58 UTC nature.com Llama Share 50

Researchers have identified a persistent 1-minute oscillation in grid-frequency time series worldwide, which they attribute to clock-synchronized control software in digitally controlled energy devices. This signal can propagate across multiple voltage levels and contribute to wear and tear on hydropower systems.

Show HN: Point your camera at a landscape to learn about its geology

203 headsupernova 2026-11-01 09:41:58 UTC outcrop.rocks Llama Share 46

The Outcrop app uses augmented reality to show geologic maps of the land, providing information on rock units, age, composition and formation. It also offers additional features such as 3D globe views and satellite imagery to help users understand Earth's geological history.

OccupySaaS

255 misswaterfairy 2026-11-02 00:41:58 UTC occupysaas.com Llama Share 156

OccupySaaS is a protest movement against cloud platforms, aiming to build open-source, self-hosted alternatives using AI and public documentation. The movement seeks to empower individuals by providing clean-room replacements for industry-standard tools without per-seat taxes or proprietary APIs.

Lenovo's 'encrypted' fingerprint USB is just an unencrypted SD card in a case

482 entryleveljobsc 2026-11-01 14:41:58 UTC reddit.com Full Share 158

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Radiation Map of the World

172 slater 2026-11-01 10:41:58 UTC radiaverse.com Llama Share 47

RadiaCode owners share public dose rate maps with valuable information. Users can publish their recordings anonymously and interact with others on the map.

Keeping Up Appearances – The women taking over the funeral industry

49 TMWNN 2026-11-01 22:41:58 UTC lareviewofbooks.org Llama Share 29

The article discusses the shift in mortuary science towards female-dominated professions, citing a growing number of women entering the field. This change is attributed to factors such as advances in cosmetics technology and social media's influence on young people's interests. The author explores how this trend reflects a broader cultural shift away from traditional masculine norms in ...

Show HN: I rebuilt my old canvas 3D library as a small WebGL 2 library – phoria2

91 kevs3d 2026-11-01 13:41:58 UTC kevs3d.co.uk Llama Share 17

Phoria2 is a small, fast JavaScript library for 3D on the web with an easy-to-learn API. It offers various features and tools for creating charts, scenes, dashboards, and product viewers without runtime dependencies or external libraries.

Domain hacks with unusual Unicode characters (2018)

80 n_plus_1_acc 2026-11-01 11:41:58 UTC shkspr.mobi Llama Share 55

The author discovered that certain single Unicode characters can be used as valid top-level domains (TLDs) in the Domain Name System (DNS), allowing for shorter URLs. These characters, such as ℡ and .tel, are recognized by most modern browsers but not all websites.

Bidirectional charging during grid outages

101 luu 2026-11-01 14:41:58 UTC jefftk.com Llama Share 151

The user discusses the limitations of using an electric car's battery for backup power during grid outages, citing various manufacturers' restrictions on bidirectional charging. They consider alternative options, including a smaller emergency-only battery and Enphase's planned bidirectional EV charger, but are hesitant to wait due to uncertainty about its release date.

An Italian farmer found some unknown seeds in his attic and planted them

809 ecares 2026-11-01 09:41:58 UTC smithsonianmag.com Llama Share 206

Claudio Grossi, an Italian farmer, discovered a 100-year-old sack of seeds that produced a unique and ancient wheat variety called "grano del miracolo" or "miracle grain." This hardy wheat has been shown to have nutritional benefits and is more resilient to droughts and extreme weather events.

Seoul Viosys begins production of rare-earth-free white light emitter

176 gmays 2026-11-01 16:41:58 UTC semiconductor-today.com Llama Share 56

Seoul Viosys develops rare-earth-free white light emitter, a micro-LED chip as small as 10µm. The technology is expected to create a new $60bn market in augmented reality and AI data communications within five years.