Europe's next-generation weather satellite sends back first images

80 saubeidl 2026-01-29 07:52:48 UTC esa.int Llama Share 11

The Meteosat Third Generation-Sounder satellite has shared its first images, providing data on temperature and humidity for more accurate weather forecasting over Europe and northern Africa. The satellite's Infrared Sounder instrument captures data on temperature and humidity, enabling the creation of three-dimensional maps of the atmosphere.

Render Mermaid diagrams as SVGs or ASCII art

213 mellosouls 2026-01-29 02:52:48 UTC github.com/lukilabs Llama Share 31

Beautiful-mermaid is a fast and beautiful text-based diagram renderer that works everywhere, from rich UIs to plain terminals, and is based on the Mermaid standard. It has a powerful theming system that allows for easy customization of diagram colors and can also use VS Code themes directly via Shiki integration.

We can't send mail farther than 500 miles (2002)

320 giancarlostoro 2026-01-29 04:52:48 UTC web.mit.edu Llama Share 34

A campus email system experienced a problem sending emails over 500 miles due to a Sendmail version downgrade caused by a server upgrade. The issue was resolved by identifying the incorrect Sendmail version and updating it to the correct one.

Maine’s ‘Lobster Lady’ who fished for nearly a century dies aged 105

129 NaOH 2026-01-29 02:52:48 UTC theguardian.com Llama Share 9

Virginia "Ginny" Oliver, Maine's "Lobster Lady," died at 105 after a 97-year lobster fishing career. Her remarkable life inspired tributes from Governor Janet Mills and celebrities like Mark Hamill, who celebrated her tenacity and spirit.

Apple to soon take up to 30% cut from all Patreon creators in iOS app

295 pier25 2026-01-28 21:52:48 UTC macrumors.com Llama Share 230

Apple has set a new deadline of November 1, 2026 for Patreon creators to switch to the App Store's in-app purchase system, with Apple taking a 30% commission on digital goods. Patreon creators can sidestep the commission by completing payments via the platform's website.

Decompiling Xbox games using PDB debug info

17 orange_redditor 2026-01-29 06:52:48 UTC i686.me Llama Share 0

The user created a custom splitter tool to decompile an original Xbox game, specifically the PAL debug build of Halo 1, using a Program Database (PDB) file. The tool uses section contributions data to create objects and has successfully decompiled the game, but still requires manual fixes for some issues, including bad pointers and a content streaming thread crash.

Xmake: A cross-platform build utility based on Lua

38 phmx 2026-01-29 04:52:48 UTC xmake.io Full Share 12

Streamlines dependency management by automatically fetching and integrating C/C++ libraries and toolchains. Supports private repositories, cloud builds, and seamless integration with Conan and Vcpkg.

Mecha Comet – Open Modular Linux Handheld Computer

121 Realman78 2026-01-29 01:52:48 UTC mecha.so Llama Share 37

The Comet is a highly customizable, all-magnetic device with 40 IO pins and expandable storage up to 2TB. It can run ARM-based packages and supports various extensions for mobile data, calling, and decentralized communication.

Airfoil (2024)

444 brk 2026-01-28 14:52:48 UTC ciechanow.ski Llama Share 51

Airplanes fly due to the shape and orientation of their wings, which generate lift by manipulating the flow of air around them. The motion of air is relative and can be understood by looking at the velocity of air particles, which can be visualized using arrows and markers to show the direction and speed of the flow.

An Illustrated Guide to Hippo Castration (2014)

53 joebig 2026-01-29 03:52:48 UTC science.org Full Share 20

Trinity large: An open 400B sparse MoE model

180 linolevan 2026-01-28 20:52:48 UTC arcee.ai Llama Share 58

Researchers released Trinity Large, a 400B sparse MoE model, after a 33-day pretraining run on 17T tokens. The model is available in three variants, including a preview version for chat and creative tasks, and a TrueBase version for studying pretraining without RLHF.

Show HN: A MitM proxy to see what your LLM tools are sending

164 jmuncor 2026-01-28 20:52:48 UTC github.com/jmuncor Llama Share 83

Sherlock is a transparent proxy that intercepts HTTPS traffic to track AI costs and debug prompts. It uses mitmproxy and guides users through installing a CA certificate on first run.

DECwindows Motif

30 doener 2026-01-29 03:52:48 UTC products.vmssoftware.com Llama Share 32

DECwindows Motif uses a client/server model where the server is a single process on the desktop and clients are applications or utilities that issue X protocol requests. Clients interact with the display server to control what appears on the screen and generate the user interface.

Tesla ending Models S and X production

275 keyboardJones 2026-01-28 23:52:48 UTC cnbc.com Llama Share 463

Tesla is ending production of its Model S and X vehicles, with CEO Elon Musk saying it's time to bring the programs to an end. The Fremont factory will now be used to build Optimus humanoid robots, with a 1 million unit per year production line planned.

Android's desktop interface leaks

229 thunderbong 2026-01-28 17:52:48 UTC 9to5google.com Llama Share 312

A Google bug report leaked the Android desktop interface, codenamed "ALOS," with a 12th Gen Intel Core processor and Android 16. The interface features a taller status bar, modified mouse cursor, and Google Chrome interface similar to large-screen Android.

Questom (YC F25) is hiring an engineer

0 2026-01-29 03:52:48 UTC ycombinator.com Llama Share

We're looking for a Founding Engineer to build core systems for Questom, requiring systems thinking, ownership, and infrastructure expertise. The ideal candidate is highly independent, curious, and comfortable with ambiguity, with a passion for connecting systems and building a company.

Did a celebrated researcher obscure a baby's poisoning?

143 littlexsparkee 2026-01-28 20:52:48 UTC newyorker.com Llama Share 50

Rani Jamieson's newborn son Tariq died from codeine poisoning after she took Tylenol-3 while breastfeeding. A re-examination of the case revealed that Tariq likely ingested the codeine directly, not through breast milk.

Satellites encased in wood are in the works

56 andsoitis 2026-01-29 01:52:48 UTC economist.com Llama Share 27

L spacecraft failed after launch from ISS on December 9th 2024, but was a breakthrough due to its use of magnolia wood. Magnolia wood showed strength, ease of working, and space resilience in previous experiments.

Mousefood – Build embedded terminal UIs for microcontrollers

203 orhunp_ 2026-01-28 17:52:48 UTC github.com/ratatui Llama Share 44

Mousefood is a Rust library for embedded graphics and terminal rendering. It supports various display drivers and font configurations.

Is it worth it? (2021)

9 todsacerdoti 2026-01-29 05:52:48 UTC griffin.com Prefix Share 1

How long can you spend trying to make a routine task more efficient before you hit a point of diminishing returns? 1 minute/event * 1 event/person/day * 1 person * 240 work days/year * 1 year to positive ROI = 240 minutes = 4 hours 5 minutes/test run * 1/10 chance of flake * 3 tests/dev * 5 devs * 240 work days/year * 1 year to positive ROI = 1800 minutes = 30 hours = 5 work days (assuming 6 ...

The Chemistry of Tea [pdf]

4 aabiji 2026-01-29 07:52:48 UTC researchgate.net Full Share 0

In a genre where spoilers are devastating, how do we talk about puzzle games?

63 tobr 2026-01-28 20:52:48 UTC thinkygames.com Llama Share 51

The author discusses the challenge of finding puzzle games without spoilers and the importance of empathy in discussing information games. They argue that seeking help and sharing guides can be a way to lead others to the answer without ruining the experience.

Oban, the job processing framework from Elixir, has come to Python

227 dimamik 2026-01-28 16:52:48 UTC dimamik.com Llama Share 89

Oban.py is a Python implementation of the Oban job processing framework, which allows inserting and processing jobs using a database, with features like concurrency, queues, and built-in cron scheduling. The OSS version is suitable for hobby projects or evaluating Oban philosophy, but the Pro version offers additional features like smarter rescues, true parallelism, and bulk operations for ...

LM Studio 0.4

143 jiqiren 2026-01-28 18:52:48 UTC lmstudio.ai Full Share 73

Server deployment, parallel requests with continuous batching, new REST API endpoint, and refreshed application UI

How London became the rest of the world’s startup capital

95 ellieh 2026-01-28 20:52:48 UTC economist.com Llama Share 93

London's startup scene may seem pretentious but it's actually one of the best places to start a company. Despite economic struggles, the city has the potential to prosper.

Somebody used spoofed ADSB signals to raster the meme of JD Vance

479 wubin 2026-01-28 21:52:48 UTC alecmuffett.com Full Share 120

Someone is spoofing as a VC-25A / Air Force One making the meme image on ADSB. Call sign " VANCE1 " pic.twitter.com/yZMj7bfJUU— ??_???????????? (@SR_Planespotter) January 28, 2026

Computer History Museum Launches Digital Portal to Its Collection

148 ChrisArchitect 2026-01-28 18:52:48 UTC computerhistory.org Llama Share 26

The Computer History Museum launched OpenCHM, a digital portal providing global access to its collection. OpenCHM offers advanced search tools and digital storytelling to bring technology history to life for experts and general audiences.

Bf-Tree: modern read-write-optimized concurrent larger-than-memory range index

79 SchwKatze 2026-01-28 22:52:48 UTC github.com/microsoft Llama Share 16

Bf-Tree is a Rust crate for a B-tree data structure, supporting Linux, Windows, and macOS. It uses fuzz testing and shuttle for deterministic thread exploration to ensure stability.

The Only Moat Left Is Knowing Things

9 Growtika 2026-01-29 07:52:48 UTC growtika.com Prefix Share 1

2020Ideas (easy to find)BOTTLENECKProductionOutputLimited by production speed2026BOTTLENECKNovel InputProduction (trivial)Infinite output capacityLimited only by what you know Could an LLM produce this from public data?NoYesDifferentiatedProprietary data, earned access,specific experienceCommodityCoverage content only.Don't expect differentiation. The Asset Test Does this contain a custom ...

Spinning around: Please don’t – Common problems with spin locks

119 bdash 2026-01-28 16:52:48 UTC siliceum.com Llama Share 48

The user discusses the issues with spin-loops and provides a detailed explanation of how to implement a spin-lock correctly, including the use of atomic variables, PAUSE instructions, and exponential backoff to mitigate CPU frequency changes and cache coherency traffic. The user also warns against writing custom locking routines and recommends using OS primitives such as futexes or ...