GPT-5.6

432 logickkk1 2026-07-09 17:24:08 UTC openai.com Qwen Share 279

OpenAI launches GPT-5.6 (Sol, Terra, Luna), with Sol leading in coding, cybersecurity, and science efficiency, outperforming prior models and competitors. Enhanced ultra mode, cost-effective tiers, and robust safeguards boost performance-per-dollar and safety for diverse professional tasks.

ChatGPT Work

135 Tiberium 2026-07-09 17:24:08 UTC openai.com Qwen Share 45

ChatGPT Work automates complex, multi-step tasks across apps and files using GPT-5.6, streamlining workflows like budget analysis and campaign creation. It integrates with tools like Slack and Google Drive, supports scheduled tasks, and offers enterprise security, rolling out to Pro, Enterprise, and Edu plans.

Show HN: 18 Words

597 pompomsheep 2026-07-09 13:24:08 UTC 18words.com Full Share 226

Play 18 Words: a fast daily word challenge. Solve each scrambled word before the timer runs out and see how many of 18 you can survive.

EU Parliament greenlights Chat Control 1.0

593 rapnie 2026-07-09 11:24:08 UTC patrick-breyer.de Llama Share 308

The European Parliament allowed the interim "Chat Control 1.0" regulation to pass, permitting mass scanning of private communications until 2028. Negotiations for a permanent regulation will resume in September, with the EU Parliament pushing for targeted detection orders and stricter security standards.

Hy3

157 andai 2026-07-09 16:24:08 UTC hy.tencent.com Qwen Share 47

Hy3 outperforms similar-size models and rivals larger open-source models in productivity tasks, achieving 2.67/4 in expert evaluations. It addresses stability, hallucination, and context retention issues, is open-sourced under Apache 2.0, and reduces API costs.

A possible future for Damn Interesting

101 mzur 2026-07-09 16:24:08 UTC damninteresting.com Qwen Share 6

Alan Bellows, founder of Damn Interesting, is launching a fundraiser to regain time for the project after transitioning to a full-time job, which has limited his ability to write and manage the site. The goal is to counter the influx of AI-generated content by funding more long-form articles, with donations separate from regular operational expenses.

No leap second will be introduced at the end of December 2026

160 ChrisArchitect 2026-07-09 14:24:08 UTC datacenter.iers.org Qwen Share 116

The IERS confirms no leap second will be added at the end of December 2026, keeping UTC-TAI at -37 seconds. Leap seconds may occur in June or December based on UT1-TAI, with updates provided every six months via Bulletin C.

Girls Just Wanna Have Fast MPMC Queues with Bounded Waiting

50 EvgeniyZh 2026-07-09 16:24:08 UTC nahla.dev Qwen Share 2

The author designed a lock-free queue using atomic counters and state/data buffers, initially mistakenly labeled as wait-free; it ensures bounded wait times but risks overflow with extreme usage. Benchmarks show good scalability, though performance peaks vary with core utilization, and drivable operations help mitigate head-of-line blocking.

Wildcard (YC W25) Is Hiring a Founding Engineer

0 2026-07-09 17:24:08 UTC ycombinator.com Qwen Share

Wildcard, a fast-growing agentic commerce platform, seeks a Founding Engineer to build infrastructure and product for AI-driven retail optimization. The role requires owning end-to-end systems, leveraging AI tools, and shaping product direction with direct impact on company success.

Muse Spark 1.1

213 ot 2026-07-09 14:24:08 UTC ai.meta.com Full Share 130

Sorry, something went wrong. We're working on getting this fixed as soon as we can.

TLS certificates for internal services done right

73 mrl5 2026-07-09 15:24:08 UTC tuxnet.dev Qwen Share 50

The article explains securing internal services (like Grafana) with split-horizon DNS and a reverse proxy (nginx) using ACME (Let's Encrypt) certificates, avoiding self-signed cert issues. It leverages a WAF via nginx and NetBird's Custom Zones to restrict access, ensuring TLS works seamlessly for both internal and external clients without manual client-side trust configurations.

Buried Apple Feature Turns an iPhone into the Perfect Kids' Dumb Phone

32 PotatoNinja 2026-07-09 17:24:08 UTC wired.com Qwen Share 13

A parent uses iOS 17's Assistive Access to create a secure, limited-app "dumb phone" for their child, blocking internet/social media while retaining tracking and essentials. The setup repurposes old devices affordably, though Apple undermarkets this feature despite its child-safety benefits.

Launch HN: Context.dev (YC S26) – API to get structured data from any website

39 TheYahiaBakour 2026-07-09 16:24:08 UTC context.dev Qwen Share 32

Context.dev offers an API for web scraping, brand data extraction, and logo retrieval, with plans from Free to Enterprise. It includes self-service sign-up, a startup discount, and supports AI agents with tiered pricing and scalable credits.

The glass backbone: Why the Army's logistics will break in the next war

163 baud147258 2026-07-09 14:24:08 UTC mwi.westpoint.edu Qwen Share 176

The US Army's efficiency-driven sustainment model, optimized for permissive environments, is ill-suited for modern multidomain warfare, where survival under persistent attack determines victory. Historical and contemporary conflicts show that centralized logistics collapse under attrition, demanding decentralized, survivable sustainment networks to match industrial-scale combat endurance.

Opinionated and Easy Pi.dev Configuration

55 lwhsiao 2026-07-09 15:24:08 UTC lazypi.org Full Share 34

One command installs 60+ community skills, 67 themes, MCP support, sub-agent support, Claude Code CLI provider support, memory, and more. You're left with a curated starting point that gets you an exciting, useful experience immediately, without the research and configuration tax.

Show HN: I mapped 8.5M research papers into an interactive atlas

21 leonickson 2026-07-09 17:24:08 UTC tomesphere.com Full Share 3

Loading the full 3M-paper set (~45 MB of binary point buffers). Takes 10–20 seconds. After this it’s cached — pan and zoom are instant. If you’re on a slow connection or mobile, consider browsing /paper pages first — the atlas is the heaviest surface on the site. Streaming the arXiv corpus — the legend, field lens, and per-paper insights light up here once it lands.

How to Write an Email

63 speckx 2026-07-09 16:24:08 UTC blog.dannycastonguay.com Qwen Share 29

Effective emails state facts clearly, specify deadlines, and outline decisions upfront to enable quick action. Avoid vague phrases and ensure all context is included so the message remains clear when forwarded.

Why we're moving off Cloudflare Durable Objects

44 jitpal 2026-07-09 15:24:08 UTC usewire.io Qwen Share 9

Wire transitioned from Cloudflare Durable Objects to a custom-built runtime for improved performance, control, and isolation, embedding SQLite with vector indexes to reduce latency and enhance retrieval accuracy. The new system offers faster warm/cold starts, regional placement, and dedicated resources, with plans to open-source the runtime after stability validation.

Show HN: Analog Watch

59 ezekg 2026-07-09 15:24:08 UTC analog.watch Full Share 56

A minigame where you read 3 analog clocks as fast as you can. Daily challenges and freeplay modes.

How should group chats work in decentralized systems?

18 Realman78 2026-07-09 17:24:08 UTC marindedic.com Qwen Share 6

Kiyeovo, a decentralized P2P messenger, uses creator-controlled group membership with symmetric-key epochs and DHT for message storage, prioritizing decentralization over dynamic scalability. Trade-offs include single-point-of-failure risks and complex offline message handling, balancing security and usability in serverless group chats.

What is Bending Spoons? The little-known AOL and Vimeo owner that's now public

42 jack1689 2026-07-09 15:24:08 UTC techcrunch.com Qwen Share 54

Bending Spoons acquires and transforms digital brands using tech/AI, maintaining long-term ownership despite layoffs and pricing changes, backed by strong investor confidence and a $1.31B 2025 revenue. Its strategy, blending private equity tactics with growth through high-profile acquisitions like Evernote and Eventbrite, aims to scale further via AI-driven efficiency and selective take-privates.

New open access book on history of computers and politics

38 mckelveyf 2026-07-09 14:24:08 UTC mitpress.mit.edu Full Share 3

You don't have permission to access "http://mitpress.mit.edu/9780262053198/simpolitics/" on this server.

Meta reuses old RAM in new servers with custom bridge chip

242 ihsw 2026-07-09 07:24:08 UTC networkworld.com Llama Share 162

Meta developed Vistara, a custom chip to reuse older memory in new servers, improving efficiency and reducing costs. This technology can help address the rising memory prices and shortage, which may last until 2027.

AI changes the economics of software rewrites

65 cinooo 2026-07-09 11:24:08 UTC thetruthasiseeitnow.com Llama Share 72

The model's performance is determined by its training data and context, with established patterns in popular tech stacks giving it an advantage. A codebase rewrite can help rebuild around clear patterns, leveraging AI strengths and reducing the time spent on teaching it proprietary languages.

Spider venom kills varroa mites without harming honeybees

255 Jedd 2026-07-09 05:24:08 UTC connectsci.au Llama Share 116

Researchers found peptides in Tasmanian cave spider and giant Japanese funnel-web spider venom that can kill varroa mites without harming honeybees. These biodegradable peptides could lead to a sustainable treatment for varroa mite infestations in honeybee hives.

What's slowing down the AI buildout

43 droidjj 2026-07-09 12:24:08 UTC worksinprogress.news Llama Share 90

The rapid growth of AI and data centers is straining power grids worldwide, with the US grid operators facing a huge backlog of projects waiting for connection due to an inflexible first-come, first-served queue. To address this bottleneck, experts suggest implementing auctions to prioritize high-quality projects, adopting energy-only service, and linking prices to real-time costs to ...

Auditory and spontaneous movement responses to music over first postnatal year

11 bookofjoe 2026-07-09 16:24:08 UTC elifesciences.org Qwen Share 2

This study reveals that infants as young as 3 months show enhanced neural responses to music compared to shuffled sounds, but coordinated movements to music only emerge by 12 months, with high-pitched music influencing both neural and movement responses across ages. EEG and movement analysis highlight early auditory encoding of music and delayed motor synchronization, offering insights into ...

Show HN: Devthropology – Better Insights for GitHub Repos

16 dpc94 2026-07-09 17:24:08 UTC devthropology.com Full Share 6

Ways to think about token pricing

20 mercutio2 2026-07-09 15:24:08 UTC ben-evans.com Qwen Share 4

Token prices face instability amid a supply crunch, with variables like data center investments and model efficiency driving uncertainty toward commoditization. While future outcomes range from low-margin infrastructure to market dominance, current trends suggest value capture will shift to higher layers unless unforeseen changes emerge.

Coordination Without Consolidation: On Systems of States [pdf]

15 brandonlc 2026-07-09 15:24:08 UTC isonomiaquarterly.com Qwen Share 1

The U.S. system of states, designed for decentralized governance, faces inherent tensions as it scales: proliferation of units and systemic coordination demands generate pressures toward centralization, challenging the balance between local autonomy and unified governance. While polycentric systems enable diversity and adaptability, their success at scale often relies on hierarchical ...