Statement from Dario Amodei on Our Discussions with the Department of War

215 qwertox 2026-02-26 22:45:13 UTC anthropic.com Llama Share 102

Anthropic has worked with the US government to deploy AI models for national security, but refuses to allow their use in mass domestic surveillance or fully autonomous weapons due to democratic and safety concerns. The company is willing to continue serving the Department of War with safeguards in place, but may transition to another provider if their conditions are not met.

Smartphone Mkt to Decline 13% in '26, Largest Drop Ever Due to Memory Shortage

93 littlexsparkee 2026-02-26 22:31:13 UTC idc.com Llama Share 87

Smartphone shipments are forecast to decline 12.9% in 2026 to 1.12 billion units due to a memory shortage crisis. The market is expected to recover modestly in 2027 and rebound stronger in 2028.

Layoffs at Block

241 mlex 2026-02-26 21:31:13 UTC twitter.com/jack Full Share 218

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AirSnitch: Demystifying and breaking client isolation in Wi-Fi networks [pdf]

304 DamnInteresting 2026-02-26 16:31:13 UTC ndss-symposium.org Llama Share 150

Client isolation in Wi-Fi networks is not a standardized feature and can be bypassed by attackers using various techniques such as abusing shared Group Temporal Keys (GTKs) and gateway bouncing. This allows attackers to intercept and inject traffic, enabling them to become a Man-in-the-Middle (MitM) and potentially launch higher-layer attacks.

What Claude Code Chooses

180 tin7in 2026-02-26 18:31:13 UTC amplifying.ai Llama Share 88

Claude Code builds custom solutions in 12 of 20 categories, often using established tools like GitHub Actions and Stripe. Newer models tend to pick newer tools, with sharp generational shifts and agreement on 18 of 20 categories within each ecosystem.

Will vibe coding end like the maker movement?

264 itunpredictable 2026-02-26 16:31:13 UTC read.technically.dev Llama Share 261

Vibe coding lacks the transformative power of previous hobbyist technology scenes due to its direct deployment to the public and lack of a scenius phase. A new metaphor for vibe coding is consumption of surplus intelligence, where the value lies in judgment, taste-making, and creative direction rather than the output itself.

What does " 2>&1 " mean?

53 alexmolas 2026-02-26 20:31:13 UTC stackoverflow.com Llama Share 32

To redirect both stdout and stderr to the same destination, use the syntax "2>&1" or "&>file" which duplicates the file descriptor of stderr to stdout. The order of redirects matters in Bash, and using "&>file" is a shortcut for quickly redirecting both streams to the same destination.

Launch HN: Cardboard (YC W26) – Agentic video editor

83 sxmawl 2026-02-26 19:31:13 UTC usecardboard.com Full Share 42

Get a strong first pass in minutes, then refine it like a real editor. Tight pacing, clean captions, share-ready exports. A full suite of AI features that speed up the boring parts, without taking control away. Cardboard understands the semantic meaning of your request and maps it to complex timeline operations automatically.

Hydroph0bia – a fixed SecureBoot bypass for UEFI firmware based on Insyde H2O

13 transpute 2026-02-26 22:31:13 UTC coderush.me Llama Share 0

Insyde fixed the Hydroph0bia vulnerability by replacing 'naked' SetVariable calls with LibSetSecureVariable calls in drivers like BdsDxe and SecurityStubDxe, but this fix may be bypassed by manual NVRAM editing or flash write protection bypass. Insyde acknowledged the weakness of the fix and is working on a better solution that does not use NVRAM for security-sensitive applications.

Understanding the Go Runtime: The Memory Allocator

11 valyala 2026-02-26 22:31:13 UTC internals-for-interns.com Llama Share 1

The Go runtime's memory allocator manages heap memory by dividing large arenas into 8KB pages, grouping pages into spans of fixed-size slots for objects of a single size, and using a three-level hierarchy to avoid lock contention. The allocator works hand-in-hand with the garbage collector through dual bitmaps on each span and the scavenger returns unused memory to the OS, allowing for ...

OsmAnd's Faster Offline Navigation (2025)

97 todsacerdoti 2026-02-26 19:31:13 UTC osmand.net Llama Share 24

OsmAnd developed a new routing algorithm called Highway Hierarchy (HH) Routing to achieve a 100x speed boost in offline navigation while preserving flexibility and minimal storage. This algorithm uses a two-level hierarchy, identifies crucial border points, and dynamically refines routes with an optimized A* engine to deliver a superior navigation experience.

Lidar waveforms are worth 40x128x33 words

25 teleforce 2026-02-26 20:31:13 UTC openaccess.thecvf.com Llama Share 9

Researchers propose a learned digital signal processor for lidar that uses a transformer architecture to improve point cloud accuracy by leveraging neighboring waveforms. This method improves point cloud accuracy by 32cm and 20cm compared to conventional methods in real-world and weather chamber conditions.

Museum of Plugs and Sockets

55 ohjeez 2026-02-26 19:31:13 UTC plugsocketmuseum.nl Llama Share 17

The Digital Museum of Plugs and Sockets allows reproduction of images and texts with proper source indication. Use of the museum's content is not instruction, but rather for information and documentation purposes.

Palm OS User Interface Guidelines (2003) [pdf]

131 spiffytech 2026-02-26 17:31:13 UTC cs.uml.edu Llama Share 60

The Palm OS user interface guidelines aim to help developers create applications that are easy to use and follow the Palm OS design principles, which prioritize simplicity, speed, and minimal learning curve. By following these guidelines, developers can create applications that are consistent, intuitive, and optimized for the Palm OS platform, resulting in a better user experience.

Show HN: Deff – Side-by-side Git diff review in your terminal

68 flamestro 2026-02-26 18:31:13 UTC github.com/flamestro Llama Share 43

deff is a Rust TUI for reviewing git diffs with features like syntax highlighting and per-file navigation. It persists reviewed state locally in .git/deff/reviewed/.

Show HN: Hacker Smacker – spot great (and terrible) HN commenters at a glance

78 conesus 2026-02-26 17:31:13 UTC hackersmacker.org Llama Share 70

Hacker Smacker is a browser extension for Hacker News that helps identify quality authors and filter out obnoxious commenters. It uses a friend/foe system inspired by Slashdot and is open-source on GitHub.

I baked a pie every day for a year and it changed my life

187 NaOH 2026-02-26 17:31:13 UTC theguardian.com Llama Share 128

Vickie Hardin Woods, a retired city planner, baked a pie every day for a year to find a new purpose after retirement. Her project, which she called "the pie lady," helped her connect with others and discover her ability to do new things.

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

279 smalltorch 2026-02-26 11:31:13 UTC gitlab.com Full Share 70

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Bild AI (YC W25) Is Hiring Interns to Make Housing Affordable

0 2026-02-26 17:31:13 UTC workatastartup.com Llama Share

Roop and Puneet are impact-driven to use AI and computer vision to make construction faster and cheaper. They're looking for a 0-to-1 builder with a growth mindset to join their SF-based internship.

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

134 jasonpeacock 2026-02-26 14:31:13 UTC tuananh.net Llama Share 41

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.

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

452 davidbarker 2026-02-26 16:31:13 UTC blog.google Llama Share 439

Nano Banana 2 is a state-of-the-art image model that combines advanced intelligence and studio-quality creative control with lightning-fast speed. It offers features like precision text rendering, translation, and high-quality photorealistic imagery, making it a versatile tool for various workflows.

The Wolfram S Combinator Challenge

59 paraschopra 2026-02-26 18:31:13 UTC combinatorprize.org Llama Share 20

The Wolfram Foundation is offering a $20,000 prize for a correct solution to the Wolfram S Combinator Challenge. The first individual or group to submit a correct solution with a full proof will receive the prize.

Show HN: Linex – A daily challenge: placing pieces on a board that fights back

38 Humanista75 2026-02-26 17:31:13 UTC playlinex.com Full Share 19

An addictive line-completion puzzle game. Compete in daily challenges, climb the rankings and prove who’s really the best. Play now!

This time is different

96 speckx 2026-02-26 13:31:13 UTC shkspr.mobi Llama Share 146

Investors often claim "this time is different" but history shows similar technologies like 3D TV and Quibi failed to live up to hype. AI will likely be one of many future technologies, not a revolutionary game-changer.

Banned in California

527 pie_flavor 2026-02-25 23:31:13 UTC bannedincalifornia.org Llama Share 631

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.

Steering interpretable language models with concept algebra

38 luulinh90s 2026-02-26 17:31:13 UTC guidelabs.ai Llama Share 3

Steerling-8B enables concept algebra, allowing direct control over model generation without retraining or prompt engineering. It uses a concept module to natively support injecting and suppressing concepts at inference time, providing reliable and composable fine-grained control.

The Physics and Economics of Moving 44 Tonnes at 56mph

86 mikeayles 2026-02-26 10:31:13 UTC mikeayles.com Llama Share 80

Trucks are limited by physics and economics, with speed limits, weight constraints, and energy density issues making alternative powertrains challenging. Incremental improvements like aerodynamics, automated transmissions, and driver training can compound to make a difference in truck fuel economy and emissions.

Google Street View in 2026

121 marklit 2026-02-26 18:31:13 UTC tech.marksblogg.com Llama Share 86

The user has a powerful system with a 5.7 GHz AMD Ryzen 9 CPU and 96 GB of DDR5 RAM, running Ubuntu 24 LTS on Windows 11 Pro. They used DuckDB to import and analyze a dataset of Google Street View coverage, creating a table and rendering maps with QGIS and HCMGIS plugin.

Open Source Endowment – new funding source for open source maintainers

197 kvinogradov 2026-02-26 16:31:13 UTC endowment.dev Llama Share 124

The Open Source Endowment is a community-led fund to sustainably support critical OSS projects, leveraging investment returns from donations. It promotes long-term health of the global open source supply chain with transparent governance and accountability.

Show HN: Rev-dep – 20x faster knip.dev alternative build in Go

32 jayu_dev 2026-02-26 19:31:13 UTC github.com/jayu Llama Share 7

Rev-dep is a high-speed static analysis tool for modern JavaScript and TypeScript codebases that enforces dependency graph hygiene and removes unused code. It provides a configuration system for orchestrating project checks and can execute all checks in a single pass, significantly faster than multiple running individual commands separately.