The other Sean Byrne doesn't exist

168 rdl 2026-08-15 04:42:28 UTC conic.al Llama Share 91

The author's name was incorrectly matched to a U.S. government restricted-party list, causing him to be denied access to the App Store Connect and other services. The match appears to be due to a fabricated identity used by an Irish aircraft-parts company in 2009.

Qwen 3.8 27B

1154 erdaltoprak 2026-08-14 15:42:28 UTC huggingface.co Llama Share 700

This repository provides FP8-quantized model weights and configuration files for the post-trained Qwen3.8-27B model, offering managed inference without infrastructure maintenance through the Qwen Cloud service. The model supports various tasks, including vision-language understanding, agent execution, and long-horizon agentic tasks.

Show HN: Eigendrum - Draw any shape and hear what it sounds like as a drum

16 BaselAshraf81 2026-08-15 07:42:28 UTC baselashraf81.github.io Llama Share 4

Eigendrum is a software that solves the eigenvalue problem for drum shapes, allowing users to create and play custom drums. It uses numerical methods to find the frequencies of standing waves within a given shape.

Using GCC's Nested Functions with Wide Pointers and No Trampolines II

11 uecker 2026-08-15 08:42:28 UTC uecker.codeberg.page Llama Share 0

GCC now guarantees that nested functions not accessing parent variables don't require trampolines, making it safer. The compiler can also automatically transform code into a form without trampolines using built-in functions and macros.

Going Dark, and the era of law enforcement hacking

350 vslira 2026-08-14 21:42:28 UTC blog.cryptographyengineering.com Llama Share 158

The author is concerned that AI advancements will make software too secure, potentially rendering US intelligence and law enforcement agencies unable to access encrypted data. This could lead to a "dark" era for these agencies, as they struggle to find vulnerabilities in highly secured systems.

In 1962, Egypt's Missile Program Lost Its Key Scientist Without a Trace

43 bookofjoe 2026-08-15 04:42:28 UTC popularmechanics.com Llama Share 14

Egypt's pursuit of Nazi rocket scientists led to the disappearance of Heinz Krug, a key player in their program. Krug vanished on September 11, 1962, after being targeted by Mossad agents and possibly assassinated.

Understanding WCAG 2.2 as ePub and PDF

18 doekenorg 2026-08-15 07:42:28 UTC doeken.org Llama Share 2

The WCAG 2.2 document provides guidelines for web accessibility, explaining intent and benefits of each success criterion. It serves as a remediation companion to help fix failed criteria in audit reports.

Coin-sized device can hack a Boeing 737

81 _tk_ 2026-08-15 04:42:28 UTC wired.com Llama Share 52

Researchers have found a way to hack into an airplane's autopilot system by physically accessing the plane and plugging in a device that can send electrical signals to spoof commands. This technique, called "Bus Driver," could potentially cause planes to crash or divert off course.

Show HN: ThoughtDAG – An editable context graph for LLM conversations

37 chatchan 2026-08-15 05:42:28 UTC chenxiachan.github.io Full Share 12

One: record the database version. Two: use independent reviewers. Three: resolve conflicts with a third reviewer. Answer updated in place No hidden memory selector. What the model sees, why, and what was removed stay visible in the graph. Visible Editable Inspectable

Google is making private AI practical with homomorphic encryption

400 u1hcw9nx 2026-08-14 16:42:28 UTC blog.google Llama Share 243

Google's HEIR compiler toolchain enables secure private AI inference using homomorphic encryption, balancing privacy and security. The open-source tool converts pre-trained models to operate on encrypted inputs, making it a one-click solution for non-experts.

Magnitude 7.7 Earthquake – 68 km NNW of Ende, Indonesia

197 Bender 2026-08-15 01:42:28 UTC earthquake.usgs.gov Full Share 48

The Earthquake Event Page application supports most recent browsers, view supported browsers. Or, try our Real-time Notifications, Feeds, and Web Services.

Firefox is now the last major browser that still supports uBlock Origin

1069 DemiGuru 2026-08-14 19:42:28 UTC pcworld.com Llama Share 397

Firefox supports uBlock Origin despite Microsoft Edge's Manifest V3 transition, which may block ad-blocking extensions. This makes Firefox the only major browser without compromises for die-hard uBlock Origin fans.

RustDesk now supports true unattended remote access on Wayland

301 rustdesk 2026-08-14 16:42:28 UTC rustdesk.com Llama Share 125

RustDesk now offers unattended access on Wayland without approval, supporting multi-monitor setups. A preview build is available for x86_64 Debian/Ubuntu-based systems to test and provide feedback.

eigendrum

164 bookofjoe 2026-08-14 22:42:28 UTC eigendrum.com Llama Share 40

Eigendrum is a software that solves the eigenvalue problem for drum shapes, allowing users to create and analyze different drum sounds. It uses numerical methods to find the smallest eigenvalues of a stiffness and mass matrix, producing accurate results even for complex shapes.

AI by Hand

310 sans_souse 2026-08-14 16:42:28 UTC byhand.ai Full Share 23

Math, Algorithms, Architectures, by hand. Click to read AI by Hand ✍️, by Prof. Tom Yeh, a Substack publication with tens of thousands of subscribers.

Show HN: Silent Shark – tactical map-based WWII submarine sim

29 epaga 2026-08-15 05:42:28 UTC silentshark.app Llama Share 11

Silent Shark is a tactical game released in 1.0, featuring the Pacific campaign and various gameplay mechanics, with updates adding new features like visual-bearing stations and recognition trainers. The game supports multiple platforms including Windows, macOS, Linux, and has a playable demo available on Steam.

Simplifying and Refactoring Introductory Calculus (2018)

94 E-Reverance 2026-08-15 00:42:28 UTC arxiv.org Llama Share 46

First-year calculus can be simplified by streamlining multiple processes into fewer concepts, increasing flexibility and capability for students. arXivLabs is a framework that allows collaborators to develop new features while maintaining openness, community, excellence, and user data privacy values.

Maximizing the value of your Claude Code sessions

232 twapi 2026-08-14 16:42:28 UTC claude.com Llama Share 128

Claude Code provides tips to optimize token usage and session efficiency, including setting models and effort levels before starting, using /context to view loaded context, compacting conversations when taking breaks.

Unearthing a 31 year old Easter egg in Ecco the Dolphin

86 bbayles 2026-08-14 21:42:28 UTC 32bits.substack.com Full Share 19

This Hi-Fi Tape Recorder Changed Radio Forever

49 Jimmc414 2026-08-15 00:42:28 UTC spectrum.ieee.org Llama Share 12

A German engineer, Fritz Pfleumer, developed the Magnetophon reel-to-reel magnetic tape recorder in 1928. The device was later improved and introduced at the 1935 Berlin Radio Show by AEG, where it became a powerful tool for both political messaging and military strategy under Adolf Hitler's regime.

I turned my RSS feeds into an e-ink newspaper to stop reading on my phone

190 speckx 2026-08-14 14:42:28 UTC heyjonny.dev Llama Share 74

The author discovered a pocket-sized e-reader called the X4, which they customized with open source firmware Crosspoint to improve reading experience. They created their own "newspaper" using an app called Feedpaper, allowing them to read personal blogs on the device.

Introducing Toast 1

206 mplappert 2026-08-14 15:42:28 UTC mixedbread.com Llama Share 62

Toast 1, a specialized search agent, offers frontier search quality at up to 10x cheaper and 12x faster than existing models. It can be used as a standalone model or as a subagent with other models.

Super Mario Derivations

107 domenkozar 2026-08-14 21:42:28 UTC fzakaria.com Llama Share 14

The author explores the lazy nature of Nix language and its application to Super Mario Bros. 3, where attribute paths are used as sequences of button presses. This allows for a derivation-based approach to recreating game states without emulation.

The Ploopy A+ Trackball Is Here

106 big_toast 2026-08-15 01:42:28 UTC blog.ploopy.co Llama Share 53

The A+ trackball design has been improved with new features, including two knobs for high-resolution scrolling and a detachable wrist rest. It will be available for preorder on August 19th at $99CAD, building upon the successful original Adept design.

GLM-5.3: Frontier coding with emergent cyber capabilities

1095 pella 2026-08-14 10:42:28 UTC z.ai Full Share 540

Racket v9.3

91 privong 2026-08-14 18:42:28 UTC blog.racket-lang.org Llama Share 6

Racket's teaching languages and package manager have been updated, offering more flexibility and control. The project welcomes new contributors to its community-developed open-source initiative.

Suspecting court of using AI, man injected prompts in filings to try to win case

26 jnord 2026-08-15 07:42:28 UTC arstechnica.com Llama Share 17

A US judge has identified the first attempt to hide text in court filings that can only be read by an artificial intelligence system, which was deemed a "dangerous" precedent. The plaintiff's plan to use AI tools to influence the court's reading of his filing was thwarted and he faced modest sanctions for continued misuse of the court's e-filing system.

Ask HN: How do you keep up with HN these days?

43 simonebrunozzi 2026-08-15 06:42:28 UTC news.ycombinator.com Llama Share 70

Dealing with the overwhelming amount of articles on Hacker News has become challenging due to AI advancements. The user filters out unwanted content and focuses on high-quality information from trusted sources, including individual users with similar interests.

Ultraviolet Bird Photography

147 EndXA 2026-08-14 15:42:28 UTC uvbirds.com Llama Share 24

Birds see colors that humans can't, including ultraviolet light, which affects their plumage and behavior. This hidden dimension of color helps birds recognize species and navigate their environment.

Debian has begun voting on the future of AI/LLM contributions

10 matheusmoreira 2026-08-15 09:42:28 UTC lists.debian.org Llama Share 1

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