Claude Fable 5.1 and Claude Mythos 5.1

779 denysvitali 2026-09-01 18:42:28 UTC anthropic.com Llama Share 745

Claude Fable 5.1 and Claude Mythos 5.1 are AI models with different levels of safeguards, available for general use and vetted individuals/organizations respectively, offering improved performance and capabilities in various domains such as scientific research, cybersecurity, and life sciences.

How accurate have Ed Zitron's AI skeptic predictions been?

251 jatins 2026-09-01 18:42:28 UTC danluu.com Full Share 287

Show HN: Weedout – Safari extension that hides YouTube AI-labeled videos

18 masteranza 2026-09-01 22:08:28 UTC masteranza.github.io Llama Share 2

Field Cam Weedout is a one-time purchase app for macOS 13+ that removes weeds from real feeds in seconds. It uses YouTube's "Made with AI" badge to detect and remove weeds accurately without false accusations or guessing.

The ChatGPT/Codex app bundles a full copy of LibreOffice

171 timpera 2026-09-01 20:42:28 UTC simonwillison.net Llama Share 90

The user found 1.7GB of data in their ~/.cache/ folder from the ChatGPT app, including full Python and Node.js installations, native binaries for various tools, and skills that tell Codex how to use them. This suggests a large cache of dependencies used by the app.

Hang on to Your Firefox

41 speckx 2026-09-01 20:42:28 UTC newsonaut.com Llama Share 21

A blogger switched to Vivaldi due to Firefox's X version, sparking debate on browser engine diversity and competition. Some speculate it may be a Google bot campaign, but others see it as an attempt by Firefox to reach new users with its small market share.

The creator of Jujutsu has joined ERSC

153 steveklabnik 2026-09-01 18:42:28 UTC ersc.io Llama Share 119

East River Source Control has appointed Martin von Zweigbergk as chief technology officer to lead engineering on its next generation version control platforms. He will oversee the development of tools to manage exponentially increasing source code management needs in the AI-driven software industry.

Refurbishing a Tektronix TDS7104 Oscilloscope

54 jwise0 2026-09-01 20:42:28 UTC tomverbeure.github.io Llama Share 24

The author purchased a used Tektronix TDS7104 oscilloscope at the Silicon Valley Flea Market for $300, which is significantly cheaper than its market value. The scope was in excellent cosmetic shape but had some issues with booting up and displaying waveforms due to a dead CMOS battery and dim LCD screen.

AnkiDroid: Google Play no longer allowing Open Collective donation link

797 hexa555 2026-09-01 10:42:28 UTC github.com/ankidroid Llama Share 230

The AnkiDroid app, a free and open-source flashcard app for Android, has been rejected by Google Play Store due to violating the Payments policy. The issue is that the app allows users to contribute donations to an organization that is not tax-exempt. To resolve this issue, the developers must remove any links directing users to make payments using systems other than Google Play's billing ...

Path to Astra: critical capabilities and frontier safeguards

56 jithinraj 2026-09-01 20:42:28 UTC openai.com Llama Share 16

Astra, a model with critical cybersecurity capabilities, has been evaluated and deemed safe for release after strengthening its safeguards against cyber misuse and unauthorized actions. The model's advanced capabilities include identifying and developing functional zero-day exploits in hardened systems without human intervention.

Introducing Ad Blocker for Firefox on iOS

253 HieronymusBosch 2026-09-01 14:42:28 UTC blog.mozilla.org Llama Share 87

Ad Blocker for Firefox on iOS blocks third-party ads and trackers, reducing clutter and distractions while browsing. It's an optional feature that works alongside existing privacy protections in the browser.

Launch HN: Nori Robotics (YC S26) – A low-cost humanoid robot for development

98 AntonioLi 2026-09-01 17:42:28 UTC norirobotics.com Full Share 37

NORI A3 — an affordable bimanual robot for home and office. Made in the US, shipping fall 2026. $1,688.

Show HN: Running 104GB Qwen3.8-Flash-Next on 48GB Mac with at ~12 tok/s

122 carloslfu 2026-09-01 17:42:28 UTC github.com/carloslfu Llama Share 80

The Qwen3.8-Flash-Next model requires a 512 GB Mac with at least 4 GB of RAM to run, and can be installed on Apple Silicon devices with macOS 14+. The download is around 103.8 GB and takes several hours over slow connections.

Ambient CSS v3 – Blender meets CSS

169 kikkupico 2026-09-01 15:42:28 UTC ambientcss.vercel.app Full Share 64

Define a light source, and every shadow, highlight and surface gradient follows from it. Calibrated against Blender raytraces — rendered with box-shadow.

Movie Scene Map – 13,312 films, series, games, anime and manga

128 Flightmussy 2026-09-01 16:42:28 UTC moviescenemap.com Llama Share 28

Movie Scene Map is a free interactive map of 15,535 real filming locations in 166 countries. It uses open data from Wikidata and Wikipedia to show where films, TV series, video games, anime, and manga were shot or set.

Show HN: HN Match Maker – Matching "Who Wants to Be Hired?" With "Who's Hiring?"

15 all2 2026-09-01 21:42:28 UTC hnmatchmaker.com Full Share 7

AI-powered matchmaking between “Who is Hiring” job postings and “Who Wants to Be Hired” candidates. Every match is pre-scored and broken down by signals. Data sourced from Who is Hiring and Who Wants to Be Hired threads. Match scores are pre-computed using skill, domain, seniority, and salary overlap.

I trained a small transformer in 1.5hrs and it beats many LLMs

528 porridgeraisin 2026-09-01 10:42:28 UTC mvakde.github.io Llama Share 146

The author trained a small transformer from scratch in 1.5 hours, achieving scores comparable to large language models (LLMs) on the ARC-AGI benchmark, with costs reduced by 10x and no need for synthetic data or augmentations.

Quill (YC W20) Is Hiring a Fullstack SWE

0 2026-09-01 17:42:28 UTC news.ycombinator.com Llama Share

Quill is a fullstack SDK for adding analytics and data features to apps, backed by YCombinator and top SV investors. They're hiring a SWE for remote PT/ET hours, $150-210K + equity, with high product ownership and tight feedback loops.

Ask HN: Who is hiring? (September 2026)

171 whoishiring 2026-09-01 15:42:28 UTC news.ycombinator.com Llama Share 186

I'll post job openings for remote work with the company's name, location, and a brief description of their business.

Play Store blocks AuroraStore, hurting GrapheneOS users

438 erikvanoosten 2026-09-01 16:42:28 UTC gitlab.com Llama Share 179

Aurora Store returns a "Server busy, please try again later" error when installing applications via an anonymous account on Fairphone 5 with Android 16. The issue persists despite clearing cache, refreshing the account, and restarting the device.

Make a Portable Wide-screen Mechanical TV

8 Brajeshwar 2026-09-01 21:42:28 UTC spectrum.ieee.org LocalLLM Share 0

The author built a pocket-sized electromechanical TV called Scanwheel with 4K horizontal resolution using a Nipkow drum and Raspberry Pi Pico. The device uses a 3D-printed drum and PIO coprocessors to modulate LEDs for high-resolution displays.

Apple reveals 'shocking evidence' from ex-employee's MacBook in OpenAI suit

119 colinprince 2026-09-01 20:42:28 UTC 9to5mac.com Llama Share 59

Apple has filed new evidence in its lawsuit against OpenAI, claiming that a former engineer stole trade secrets and used them to benefit the AI company. The "shocking" evidence includes an analysis of a laptop used by the engineer after he left Apple.

Magic eye tube

62 peter_d_sherman 2026-09-01 17:42:28 UTC en.wikipedia.org Llama Share 17

A magic eye tube is a vacuum tube that provides a visual indication of electronic signal amplitude, commonly used in radio receivers and tape recorders. It was invented by Allen B. DuMont in 1932 and became widely used until the 1980s when it was replaced by transistors.

Fluorescent lamps (don't) have ears

11 zdw 2026-09-01 21:42:28 UTC blog.coredump.cx Llama Share 1

The author tested the claim that fluorescent lamps can be used to eavesdrop on conversations by analyzing sound-induced luminosity fluctuations. The test found no evidence of such a phenomenon, debunking the myth.

Atlas: A World Model for Spatial Intelligence

111 johnsutor 2026-09-01 17:42:28 UTC worldlabs.ai Llama Share 23

World Labs introduces Atlas, a next-generation world model that can generate, reconstruct and simulate any possible world. It is an omni model that operates on text, images, video and 3D data.

How bicycle coaster brakes work (2018)

35 Vedor 2026-09-01 18:42:28 UTC dougbarnesauthor.com Llama Share 33

A woman struggles to understand how a coaster brake works on her Columbia bicycle, but learns it's simple: pedal backwards to engage the brakes. The Bendix Coaster brake uses a clutch and drive screw mechanism that applies pressure when pedaling backwards, allowing for smooth stopping.

American Airlines mechanic Azriel “Al” Blackman has died

361 NaOH 2026-09-01 06:42:28 UTC simpleflying.com Llama Share 148

Azriel "Al" Blackman, a 100-year-old American Airlines mechanic, passed away after an 80-year career with the airline. He holds the Guinness World Record for the longest career as an airline mechanic and inspired generations of aircraft maintenance technicians.

Show HN: Newton's Orchard – Browser-based space/gravity playground

11 andrewchilds 2026-09-01 20:42:28 UTC newtonsorchard.app Full Share 1

Dyson CameraJet electric toothbrush

79 noja 2026-09-01 20:42:28 UTC dyson.com Llama Share 86

The Dyson CameraJet electric toothbrush uses a camera to target gaps and precision-floss while brushing, removing up to 69% more plaque than market leading sonic electric toothbrushes. It has three cleaning modes and comes with a travel case for convenience.

Specifications Don't Exist (2025)

34 surprisetalk 2026-09-01 19:42:28 UTC galois.com Llama Share 2

The author argues that formally verifying complex systems like compilers and web browsers is feasible, but the cost of doing so is currently too high. He suggests that advances in AI may make formal verification more affordable, but even then, finding complete and coherent specifications for most systems will remain a challenge.

Ask HN: Who wants to be hired? (September 2026)

55 whoishiring 2026-09-01 15:42:28 UTC news.ycombinator.com Llama Share 210

A software engineer with various backgrounds and experiences, including SaaS, AI, and backend development, is looking for remote or hybrid work opportunities that value technical expertise and collaboration. The engineers are seeking full-time or contract roles in companies that prioritize product design, reliability, and continuous improvement.