Clay PCB Tutorial

153 j0r0b0 2026-04-26 16:50:22 UTC feministhackerspaces.cargo.site Llama Share 100

Researchers at Mz* Baltazar's Lab developed a method to create PCBs from natural clay, using a 3D printed stamp and a low-energy firing process. The project aims to create sustainable and locally sourced hardware, reducing the reliance on conflict minerals and promoting fair trade practices.

SWE-bench Verified no longer measures frontier coding capabilities

187 kmdupree 2026-04-26 14:50:22 UTC openai.com Llama Share 115

SWE-bench Verified, a benchmark for autonomous software engineering, has contamination issues due to publicly available data and flawed test cases, making it unsuitable for measuring model progress. A new benchmark, SWE-bench Pro, is recommended for reporting results due to lower contamination risk and more robust test cases.

The Visible Zorker: Zork 1

62 PLenz 2026-04-26 16:50:22 UTC eblong.com Full Share 5

A software exhibit that allows you to explore Zork and also Zork's source code at the same time.

Fast16: The Cyberweapon That Predates Stuxnet by Five Years

6 dd23 2026-04-26 20:19:22 UTC hackingpassion.com Prefix Share 0

Want to learn ethical hacking? I built a complete course. Have a look!Learn penetration testing, web exploitation, network security, and the hacker mindset:→ Master ethical hacking hands-onHacking is not a hobby but a way of life! For 21 years, a cyberweapon called fast16 sat completely undetected. This one did not destroy machines or blow things up. It corrupted the math. Scientists running ...

Magic: The Gathering took me from N2 to Japanese fluency

18 pwim 2026-04-26 19:50:22 UTC tokyodev.com Llama Share 2

The author used Magic: The Gathering to improve Japanese fluency by forcing himself to use the language in a real-world environment. This approach helped him transition from a JLPT N2 certification to actual proficiency.

GoDaddy gave a domain to a stranger without any documentation

375 jamesponddotco 2026-04-26 17:50:22 UTC anchor.host Llama Share 147

A GoDaddy employee transferred a 27-year-old domain without validation, and the company's support team failed to resolve the issue for four days. The domain was eventually recovered by a stranger who accidentally received it, highlighting a major security flaw in GoDaddy's transfer process.

Show HN: Free textbook on engineering thermodynamics

73 2DcAf 2026-04-26 15:50:22 UTC thermodynamicsbook.com Llama Share 26

This textbook provides a clear introduction to thermodynamics for university students and engineers, covering key concepts with examples and problems. It also includes historical explorations to connect ideas to their origins and impact.

If you stop hiring juniors, your senior engineers own you

58 milkglass 2026-04-26 20:02:22 UTC evalcode.com Llama Share 37

Companies that stop hiring junior engineers due to AI may face a talent pipeline crisis in the future. This is because senior engineers will eventually retire, and without a junior pipeline, companies will struggle to replace them.

Statecharts: hierarchical state machines

257 sph 2026-04-26 09:50:22 UTC statecharts.dev Llama Share 75

A statechart is a visual formalism for complex systems that solves state explosion problems in state machines. It's a great communicator and can be used as an exploratory tool for non-developers and QA.

Dillo Browser Release 3.3.0

108 rodarima 2026-04-26 17:50:22 UTC dillo-browser.org Llama Share 16

Dillo 3.3.0 adds new features, configuration options, and bug fixes, including experimental FLTK 1.4 support and a new dilloc program for command-line control. It also introduces page actions, OAuth authentication, and remote control via a UNIX socket.

Amateur armed with ChatGPT solves an Erdős problem

697 pr337h4m 2026-04-26 01:50:22 UTC scientificamerican.com Llama Share 478

A 23-year-old man named Liam Price used ChatGPT Pro to solve a 60-year-old math problem left by Paul Erdos. The AI's solution, which was posted online, appears to be original and may have broader applications in mathematics.

An AI agent deleted our production database. The agent's confession is below

227 jeremyccrane 2026-04-26 16:50:22 UTC twitter.com/lifeof_jer Full Share 307

Something went wrong, but don’t fret — let’s give it another shot. Some privacy related extensions may cause issues on x.com. Please disable them and try again.

Asahi Linux Progress Linux 7.0

552 elisaado 2026-04-26 11:50:22 UTC asahilinux.org Llama Share 245

Linux 7.0 has been released and Asahi progress report includes updates to the Asahi Installer, which now supports UEFI-only installation and firmware updates for ALS and other hardware. The report also covers various hardware improvements, including PMP support, Bluetooth and WiFi coexistence, display controller work, and audio stack progress, as well as upcoming releases and gratitude to supporters.

Orinoco: Young Generation Garbage Collection

17 plow-tycoon 2026-04-26 18:50:22 UTC v8.dev Llama Share 0

V8's parallel Scavenger garbage collector reduces main thread young generation garbage collection time by 20-50% across benchmarks. It achieves this by utilizing multiple threads and dynamic work stealing.

Plants can sense the sound of rain, a new study finds

51 paulpauper 2026-04-26 18:50:22 UTC news.mit.edu Llama Share 6

MIT engineers found that rice seeds germinate faster when exposed to the sound of rain. The sound vibrations dislodge statoliths, tiny gravity-sensing organelles, stimulating seed growth.

Why has there been so little progress on Alzheimer's disease?

383 chiefalchemist 2026-04-26 00:50:22 UTC freakonomics.com Full Share 258

Show HN: Turning a Gaussian Splat into a videogame

176 yak32 2026-04-26 08:50:22 UTC blog.playcanvas.com Llama Share 37

The user created a photorealistic environment using Gaussian Splatting and added physics, lighting, and NPCs to it, achieving a playable game in a browser tab. The user used various open-source tools and libraries, including SuperSplat, splat-transform, and Recast navigation, to create the environment and NPCs, and shared the project publicly on PlayCanvas.

A.I. is creating engineers who can't think without it

80 koshyjohn 2026-04-26 20:03:22 UTC koshyjohn.com Llama Share 77

The future of software engineering will belong to those who use AI to augment their skills, not replace them, by focusing on judgment, clarity, and original thought. Effective engineers will know what to delegate to AI and what to own, turning time savings into better thinking and avoiding the trap of shallow understanding and imitation.

Waymo says expecting driverless taxis to stay out of bike lanes is unrealistic

144 randycupertino 2026-04-26 18:50:22 UTC road.cc Llama Share 154

Waymo's self-driving taxis in London are programmed to veer into cycle lanes for pickups and drop-offs, despite being illegal and unsafe. Cycling campaigners claim this is a normal practice, as customers expect to be dropped off in bike lanes.

QNX on the Commodore 900 – Raiders of the lost hard drive [video] (2025)

43 rbanffy 2026-04-26 13:50:22 UTC archive.fosdem.org Llama Share 0

A user restored a Commodore C900 prototype to working condition after years of inactivity. The restoration involved reverse-engineering and digital archaeology to fix issues with the power supply, keyboard, and hard drive.

Sloppy Copies

42 dev_hugepages 2026-04-26 16:50:22 UTC markround.com Llama Share 11

The author's article about a hobby project in Ruby on Rails generated interest and traffic, but also led to suspicious activity and cloning of the app. The author found nearly identical copies of their app with AI-generated content and fake testimonials.

USB Cheat Sheet (2022)

470 gwerbret 2026-04-25 22:50:22 UTC fabiensanglard.net Llama Share 82

A USB cheat sheet was created to clarify USB terms and save time. It covers USB versions, lane striping and bonding, and wire configurations for different USB speeds.

Tell HN: An app is silently installing itself on my iPhone every day

497 _-x-_ 2026-04-26 01:50:22 UTC news.ycombinator.com Llama Share 176

Headspace app is silently appearing on iPhone 13 Pro around 1pm EST daily. Reports of similar issue on Reddit suggest it may be a widespread iOS issue.

GitHub unwanted UX change: issue links now open in a popup

200 luckman212 2026-04-26 14:50:22 UTC github.com/orgs Full Share 102

🏷️ Discussion Type Product Feedback 💬 Feature/Topic Area Issues Body In some repositories, any link to an issue form an issue stared to open in a popup overlay instead of navigating to it. Is that ...

GnuPG – post-quantum crypto landing in mainline

155 zdkaster 2026-04-26 03:50:22 UTC lists.gnupg.org Llama Share 49

A new version of GnuPG, 2.5.19, is available with several new features and bug fixes. It is recommended to update to this version before the old 2.4 series reaches end-of-life in two months.

The West forgot how to make things, now it’s forgetting how to code

1039 milkglass 2026-04-26 06:50:22 UTC techtrenches.dev Llama Share 711

The US defense industry's reliance on obsolete technology and lack of skilled workers led to production delays and shortages during the Ukraine war. The industry's focus on cost-cutting and optimization has left it vulnerable to crises.

Mine, a Coalton and Common Lisp IDE

95 Jach 2026-04-26 11:50:22 UTC coalton-lang.github.io Llama Share 4

mine is a new IDE for Coalton and Common Lisp that aims to make these languages more accessible to beginners. It's a single-download application with a user-friendly interface and features like hot-reloading and on-the-fly debugging.

Terra API (YC W21) Hiring: Applied AI Strategist(Health Intelligence)

0 2026-04-26 07:50:22 UTC ycombinator.com Llama Share

Apply to Terra API with a single profile, using market research to identify sharp opportunities in AI × health. Analyze user needs, product patterns, and market trends to inform Terra's roadmap and GTM strategy.

Flickr: The first and last great photo platform

274 Nrbelex 2026-04-25 22:50:22 UTC petapixel.com Llama Share 149

Flickr remains a unique online community for photography enthusiasts, offering robust features and a sanctuary from algorithm-driven content. Its Pro subscription provides benefits like unlimited storage, ad-free galleries, and exclusive savings, justifying the cost for many users.

Mahjong: A Visual Guide

200 iamwil 2026-04-26 02:50:22 UTC themahjong.guide Llama Share 53

A mahjong set has 136 tiles with 34 unique designs, four of each, and honor tiles. A winning hand is 4 sets + 1 pair, totaling 14 tiles, with the pair called the "eyes".