Eight Bits of Trust; eMudhra's CA keys cracked in milliseconds

307 hkc 2026-10-21 09:41:36 UTC scotthelme.co.uk Llama Share 123

A security researcher reported that eight eMudhra intermediate certificates were compromised due to weak private keys, which can be easily factored. The affected certificates are still trusted by many non-browser software and devices until July 2039.

Whatever Happened to Fire Escapes

55 sohkamyung 2026-10-21 10:41:36 UTC practical.engineering Llama Share 23

Fire escapes were initially installed in tall buildings to provide an alternative escape route during fires, but their effectiveness and safety have been debated over time. The economics of real estate often prioritize cost savings over safety features.

The Future of CSS

434 soheilpro 2026-10-21 02:41:36 UTC joshwcomeau.com Llama Share 180

The Interop 2027 project aims to improve universal browser support for web technologies, with a focus on new features like CSS functions, anchor positioning, and scroll-triggered animations. The top 10 requested features include CSS functions, reading-flow property, interpolate-size property and more.

Upcoming critical PHP security release (CVE-2026-109618 / -109619)

1177 xd 2026-10-20 20:41:36 UTC news-web.php.net Llama Share 475

A critical PHP security release is scheduled for October 21, 2026 at 14:00 UTC to address two high-risk vulnerabilities. Users are advised to prepare and update as soon as the release becomes available.

The 1.5°C goal of the Paris Agreement is no longer viable

432 velo_aprx 2026-10-21 09:41:36 UTC unric.org Llama Share 475

The Paris Agreement's 1.5°C target is now unachievable, and the world must aim for a 2°C threshold to avoid irreversible changes. To achieve this, global emissions need to be reduced by 18% by 2030 and up to 69% by 2040.

Way to Play Super Mario 64: On Apple Vision Pro

52 frizlab 2026-10-21 09:41:36 UTC pagetable.com Llama Share 14

Super Mario 64 is recreated as a living diorama on Apple Vision Pro, allowing players to walk around and interact with the game world in real space. Nintendo responded to similar technology by issuing DMCA takedowns and a lawsuit against Yuzu for its Super Mario 64 port.

9 Mothers (YC P26) Is Hiring in Austin, TX

0 2026-10-21 12:02:36 UTC 9mothers.com Llama Share

The team ships hardware on software tempo, focusing on real deployment, short iteration loops, and hands-on ownership of specs. They prioritize user needs, iterating based on data and affordability, not just roadmaps.

Show HN: SimCity, but with Permits

836 pcai 2026-10-20 18:41:36 UTC permit.petercai.com Llama Share 387

As mayor, you must navigate complex city development projects through public hearings and council votes to balance economic growth with resident concerns. Your goal is to build a thriving city while staying in office long enough to achieve it.

Muse exposes users' personal and business secrets when they share conversations

224 gumby 2026-10-21 01:41:36 UTC arstechnica.com Llama Share 108

Meta's Muse AI agent shares sensitive info via web links, prompting a suspension of the feature while it reviews and considers changes. Researchers found 6,800 shared conversation links that exposed confidential information due to a design flaw in the link construction process.

eMudhra intermediate CA compromise

1046 galadran 2026-10-20 14:41:36 UTC emudhra.we-have-a-problem.com Llama Share 418

Eight eMudhra intermediate CA certificates have been compromised, potentially allowing impersonation of any website or service. Users are advised to update their browsers and operating systems to the latest versions as soon as possible.

The Decoherence Trap

70 cassianoleal 2026-10-21 07:41:36 UTC maevyn.codes Llama Share 23

Decoherence in AI systems can lead to exponential growth of complexity, making it difficult for humans to maintain coherence and control. This phenomenon is not new, but its widespread use of AI has accelerated it.

Voxtral 3

715 ilreb 2026-10-20 16:41:36 UTC mistral.ai Llama Share 175

Voxtral 3 is a new family of state-of-the-art speech-to-text and text-to-speech models that enable natural conversational experiences, with support for dozens of languages and complex reasoning. It offers a voice agent SDK that integrates listening, thinking, tool calling, and speaking into a single real-time streaming pipeline.

Feds suspect ransom negotiator ran ShinyHunters extortion site

223 Bender 2026-10-20 22:41:36 UTC krebsonsecurity.com Llama Share 106

US investigators have identified executives at ransomware negotiation firms linked to the ShinyHunters hacking group, which has stolen over $70 million from victims. The group's control passed to a teenage hacker named Rey after original members were arrested or jailed.

Good type against all odds

146 firloop 2026-10-21 02:41:36 UTC unsung.aresluna.org Llama Share 12

The author discusses the slanted appearance of text on old displays and how it could have been done in either direction, but was intentionally set to right-leaning. They share examples of intentional typography choices that take advantage of display limitations.

In Hilbert space, all things are quantumly possible

109 unprovable 2026-10-21 02:41:36 UTC quantamagazine.org Llama Share 58

Quantum mechanics predicts all possible futures of an object, tracked through a mathematical vector in Hilbert space. This abstract space captures all possible states and outcomes, allowing for predictions and measurements.

The Other Epidemic: Trying to get off benzodiazepines

215 gaplong 2026-10-20 23:41:36 UTC thebeliever.net Llama Share 170

The author, who was prescribed benzodiazepine Klonopin for 19 years, experienced severe withdrawal symptoms after tapering off the medication. The symptoms included anxiety, panic attacks, and physical pain that lasted for months.

The Lucrative World of Literary Scams

7 samclemens 2026-10-21 11:41:36 UTC thedial.world LocalLLM Share 1

A scammer impersonated a life-drawing group to lure an author into paying for a book discussion. The scammers used AI-generated emails and fake identities to target authors globally, exploiting their desire for recognition and validation.

Using Claude to reduce the attack surface of code

77 dnw 2026-10-21 03:41:36 UTC anthropic.com Llama Share 34

Researchers have developed an AI model called Claude to analyze and reduce the attack surface of software code, identifying 493 issues in 25 open-source projects. This technique can improve security without finding individual vulnerabilities.

Does Ruby on Rails still make sense?

58 dajonker 2026-10-21 10:41:36 UTC tech.dirkjonker.nl Llama Share 52

The author believes Ruby on Rails still makes sense despite the existence of LLMs, as frameworks provide structure and security updates. They prefer to focus on solving users' problems rather than rewriting code in a new language.

C# now beats Rust on WASM size

104 sumnole 2026-10-21 03:41:36 UTC github.com/zion-sati Llama Share 45

NetWasm is a compiler, runtime, and SDK that compiles C# to WebAssembly without carrying desktop CLR or Mono. It provides a smaller platform with precise garbage collection and supports portable APIs.

Google open-sources TorchTPU, a native PyTorch back end for TPUs

356 ilreb 2026-10-20 17:41:36 UTC github.com/google-pytorch Llama Share 74

This project provides a PyTorch backend for Google's Tensor Processing Units (TPUs), enabling users to run PyTorch models and operations on TPU devices. It includes custom ATen kernels, compilation cache, and examples for distributed training and model inference.

ZX Spectrum Next Laptop

100 utopcell 2026-10-21 02:41:36 UTC dorchester3d.com Llama Share 17

A DIY ZX Spectrum Next laptop was built to address previous issues, featuring a new hinge system and compatible screen. The laptop uses the same PCB as the handheld SpeccyX and includes a 14" WXGA LED screen, VGA/HDMI/LCD controller board, and USB splitter for future devices.

Bonanza of new dates rewrites the history of the Inca

20 pseudolus 2026-10-21 07:41:36 UTC science.org Llama Share 4

Archaeologists are reevaluating the traditional chronology of the Inca Empire, finding evidence that it may have begun decades earlier than previously thought. New radiocarbon dates suggest a possible start date around 1400, contradicting previous estimates of 1438.

What shall I teach my son?

423 Curiositry 2026-10-20 17:41:36 UTC stevekrouse.com Llama Share 510

A programmer-to-be is questioning the relevance of traditional education as technology advances, but Neil Postman's book suggests schools will continue to exist due to their adaptability and multiple purposes. The author believes in co-creating educational purposes with children, focusing on human relationships and the medium of teaching rather than just content.

Apple broke an essential presentation feature of iPads

574 evanb 2026-10-20 12:41:36 UTC teddysvoronos.com Llama Share 280

The author is frustrated with iPadOS 27's new behavior, which causes multiple apps to interrupt presentations when tapped on. They propose a fix where presenter mode apps always get precedence on the external display until stopped or closed.

SlopCodeBench 10/2026 – Opus 5.5, Astra wins overall, xhigh considered harmful

279 dhorthy 2026-10-20 18:41:36 UTC github.com/humanlayer Llama Share 109

SlopCodeBench update: Opus 5.5 improves by 1.5% over gpt-5.5, with Astra XHigh having the most strict passes but also the highest cost and lowest code quality.

DeepInfer: High-performance inference framework for DeepSeek models

2267 ggcr 2026-10-20 12:41:36 UTC github.com/deepseek-ai Llama Share 868

DeepInfer is a high-performance inference framework for DeepSeek models, providing offline inference and various optimization features. It can be used on NVIDIA GPUs with specific settings and configurations to achieve large-scale performance.

Four Years with Decker

50 ibobev 2026-10-21 04:41:36 UTC beyondloom.com Llama Share 10

Decker has released new features, including gamepad support and improved image compression, making it easier for users to build video games and multimedia projects. The Decker community has created numerous creative projects, such as games, zines, and interactive fiction works.

Ofcom concedes defeat in 4chan case

405 iamnothere 2026-10-20 14:41:36 UTC prestonbyrne.com Llama Share 323

Ofcom admitted defeat in the 4chan enforcement case, acknowledging its jurisdiction ends where foreign courts begin. The US court previously ruled that Ofcom's fines may not be enforceable in the US due to constitutional concerns.

Composite objects and C++26 the std:polymorphic type

34 jandeboevrie 2026-10-21 06:41:36 UTC mariusbancila.ro Llama Share 29

The author discusses the use of std::polymorphic to implement composite classes, where a class owns member objects in a has-a relation. This allows for polymorphic behavior without requiring a cloning mechanism or virtual destructors. The author provides an example of using std::polymorphic to create an event log that stores various types of events, and demonstrates how this approach ...