New AirSnitch attack breaks Wi-Fi encryption in homes, offices, and enterprises

29 DamnInteresting 2026-02-26 15:56:32 UTC arstechnica.com Llama Share 8

Researchers discovered a new Wi-Fi attack called AirSnitch that can break client isolation and allow attackers to intercept and modify data. The attack targets the lowest levels of the network stack and can be performed on various routers, including those from Netgear, D-Link, and Cisco.

Show HN: Terminal Phone – E2EE Walkie Talkie from the Command Line

192 smalltorch 2026-02-26 11:18:32 UTC gitlab.com Full Share 50

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Anthropic ditches its core safety promise

363 motbus3 2026-02-26 13:18:32 UTC cnn.com Llama Share 189

Anthropic is loosening its core safety principle in response to competition, adopting a nonbinding safety framework that can change. The company says its previous policy hindered its ability to compete in the rapidly growing AI market.

Nano Banana 2: Google's latest AI image generation model

9 davidbarker 2026-02-26 16:03:32 UTC blog.google Prefix Share 1

In August of last year, our Gemini Image model, Nano Banana, became a viral sensation, redefining image generation and editing. Then in November, we released Nano Banana Pro, offering users advanced intelligence and studio-quality creative control. Today, we’re bringing the best of both worlds to users across Google. Introducing Nano Banana 2 (Gemini 3.1 Flash Image), our latest ...

Google API keys weren't secrets, but then Gemini changed the rules

988 hiisthisthingon 2026-02-26 02:18:32 UTC trufflesecurity.com Llama Share 237

Google's API keys, initially intended for public services like Maps, can now access sensitive Gemini endpoints without warning. This allows attackers to access private data and charge LLM-usage to affected accounts.

just-bash: Bash for Agents

32 tosh 2026-02-26 13:18:32 UTC github.com/vercel-labs Llama Share 23

just-bash is a secure Bash environment for AI agents that provides execution protection against infinite loops or recursion and supports custom commands, file systems, and network access. It can be used as a secure alternative to bash and provides a CLI and API for executing Bash scripts and commands.

BuildKit: Docker's Hidden Gem That Can Build Almost Anything

15 jasonpeacock 2026-02-26 14:18:32 UTC tuananh.net Llama Share 10

BuildKit is a general-purpose build framework that can produce various types of output, not just Docker images. It uses a binary protocol called LLB to describe a directed acyclic graph of filesystem operations.

Show HN: Agent Swarm – Multi-agent self-learning teams (OSS)

61 tarasyarema 2026-02-26 12:18:32 UTC github.com/desplega-ai Llama Share 39

Agent Swarm is a team of AI coding agents that coordinate autonomously, breaking down tasks and executing them without manual intervention. It integrates with Slack, GitHub, and email, and each agent has its own personality and expertise that evolves over time.

Tell HN: YC companies scrape GitHub activity, send spam emails to users

343 miki123211 2026-02-26 10:18:32 UTC news.ycombinator.com Llama Share 111

User received unsolicited marketing emails from companies scraping their Github activity, likely using commit metadata. They have contacted Github and YC Ethics about the issue.

In 2025, Meta paid an effective federal tax rate of 3.5%

99 doener 2026-02-26 15:18:32 UTC bsky.app Full Share 59

In 2025, Meta paid an effective federal tax rate of 3.5% — its lowest on record. Meanwhile, Meta is pumping $65 million into elections this year to boost AI friendly candidates. Trickle-down economics isn't just a hoax, it's corrosive to democracy. Big Money is the root of our dysfunction.

Jimi Hendrix was a systems engineer

585 tintinnabula 2026-02-25 20:18:32 UTC spectrum.ieee.org Llama Share 189

Jimi Hendrix created groundbreaking sound using a modular analog signal chain with pedals and a Marshall amplifier. He used a systematic approach to manipulate the nonlinear complexities of the system for maximum expression.

Hightouch (YC S19) Is Hiring

0 2026-02-26 12:18:32 UTC hightouch.com Llama Share

Hightouch is a fast-paced startup that values innovation, kindness, and exceptional talent. It offers competitive compensation, equity, and benefits to support employees' growth and well-being.

Banned in California

335 pie_flavor 2026-02-25 23:18:32 UTC bannedincalifornia.org Llama Share 395

General Dynamics NASSCO in San Diego is a unique shipyard capable of building large naval vessels due to its grandfathered status. Its closure would be impossible to replace due to stringent environmental regulations and complex manufacturing processes involved.

How will OpenAI compete?

372 iamskeole 2026-02-25 23:18:32 UTC ben-evans.com Llama Share 522

OpenAI faces challenges in maintaining a competitive lead in AI due to the rapid development of similar models by other companies. The company's user base is large but has limited engagement and is fragile.

Fentanyl makeover: Core structural redesign could lead to safer pain medications

45 littlexsparkee 2026-02-26 13:18:32 UTC scripps.edu Llama Share 42

Chemists at Scripps Research modified fentanyl's molecular structure to reduce respiratory depression while preserving pain-blocking capability. The new compound shows promise in managing severe pain with less risk of addiction and overdose.

Those who can, teach history

16 hhs 2026-02-26 12:18:32 UTC historytoday.com Full Share 16

This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks. We are checking your browser to establish a secure connection and keep you safe.

Ferret-UI Lite: Lessons from Building Small On-Device GUI Agents

6 CharlesW 2026-02-26 14:18:32 UTC machinelearning.apple.com Prefix Share 1

Developing autonomous agents that effectively interact with Graphic User Interfaces (GUIs) remains a challenging open problem, especially for small on-device models. In this paper, we present Ferret-UI Lite, a compact, end-to-end GUI agent that operates across diverse platforms, including mobile, web, and desktop. Utilizing techniques optimized for developing small models, we build our 3B ...

Time Is Different

8 speckx 2026-02-26 14:18:32 UTC shkspr.mobi Prefix Share 0

3D TV, AMP, Augmented Reality, Beanie Babies, Blockchain, Cartoon Avatars, Curved TVs, Frogans, Hoverboards, iBeacons, Jetpacks, Metaverse, NFTs, Physical Web, Quantum Computing, Quibi, Small and Safe Nuclear Reactors, Smart Glasses, Stadia, WiMAX. The problem is, the same dudes (and it was nearly always dudes) who were pumped for all of that bollocks now won't stop wanging on about ...

Story of XZ Backdoor [video]

40 Ulf950 2026-02-26 15:18:32 UTC youtube.com Embed Share 12

First Website (1992)

278 shrikaranhanda 2026-02-25 23:18:32 UTC info.cern.ch Full Share 76

http://info.cern.ch - home of the first website

A 26-Gram Butterfly-Inspired Robot Achieving Autonomous Tailless Flight

42 Terretta 2026-02-26 08:18:32 UTC arxiv.org Llama Share 9

Researchers developed AirPulse, a 26-gram FWMAV with onboard control, replicating butterfly flight traits. It achieves stable flight via wingstroke asymmetry and attitude control, marking a foundational platform for lightweight aerial robots.

Some silly Z3 scripts I wrote

16 azhenley 2026-02-26 13:18:32 UTC hillelwayne.com Llama Share 3

The author of "Logic for Programmers" shares Z3 examples, a tool for Satisfiability Modulo Theories, to demonstrate its uses in software research. Z3 is a constraint solver that understands math and basic programming concepts.

Making MCP cheaper via CLI

284 thellimist 2026-02-25 21:18:32 UTC kanyilmaz.me Llama Share 109

MCP overcharges by dumping entire tool catalogs upfront, while CLI and Anthropic's Tool Search use lazy loading to reduce costs. CLI is cheaper and works with any model, while Tool Search is Anthropic-only and more expensive.

Windows 11 Notepad to support Markdown

327 andreynering 2026-02-25 17:18:32 UTC blogs.windows.com Llama Share 494

Windows Insiders receive Notepad and Paint updates with new features including Markdown support, a Notepad welcome experience, and AI-powered coloring book in Paint. Users can provide feedback in the Feedback Hub under Apps > Notepad or Apps > Paint.

Artist who “paints” portraits on glass by hitting it with a hammer

225 cs702 2026-02-26 00:18:32 UTC simonbergerart.com Llama Share 96

Simon Berger uses a hammer to crack and strike glass, creating unique sculptures that explore material depth and transparency. His artistic journey began with painting and carpentry, leading to glasswork inspired by car windshields and human faces.

Apple Launch on Monday

9 redox_ 2026-02-26 15:48:32 UTC twitter.com/tim_cook Full Share 0

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Bus stop balancing is fast, cheap, and effective

396 surprisetalk 2026-02-25 17:18:32 UTC worksinprogress.co Llama Share 577

Buses in the US have close stop spacing, slowing them down and reducing ridership. Optimizing stop spacing can speed up buses, increase ridership, and save resources.

Large-Scale Online Deanonymization with LLMs

320 DalasNoin 2026-02-25 17:18:32 UTC simonlermen.substack.com Llama Share 225

Researchers used LLMs to identify individuals from anonymous online posts with high precision, posing significant privacy concerns. To mitigate this, platforms should restrict data access and LLM providers should implement stronger safety guardrails.

Show HN: Modern Reimplementation of the Speck Molecule Renderer

18 vlad_angelov 2026-02-26 09:18:32 UTC github.com/vangelov Full Share 2

This project is a modernized reimplementation of the original Speck molecule renderer created by Rye Terrell. Runs the app in the development mode. Open http://127.0.0.1:5173/ to view it in the browser.

Writers and Their Day Jobs

64 simplegeek 2026-02-26 05:18:32 UTC lithub.com Llama Share 22

Herman Melville and the author worked as U.S. Customs Inspectors and postal workers, respectively, to support their writing careers. Many writers have had unrelated day jobs, finding inspiration in their work and blurring the line between labor and vocation.