Libreboot 26.10 "Ominous Olive" released with UEFI, Chromebook support

104 iamnothere 2026-10-15 13:41:23 UTC libreboot.org Llama Share 42

Libreboot has released version 26.10, a major update with several design changes and improvements, including the addition of EDK2 as the default UEFI payload for all supported hardware. The new release offers greater security and customization compared to proprietary firmware, with features such as anti-AI policies and improved support for modern graphics cards.

Israeli firm's digital ads enabling installation of 'zero-click' spyware

235 chunkyslink 2026-10-15 13:41:23 UTC theguardian.com Llama Share 83

Researchers at the University of Toronto found that an Israeli advertising agency, Discover-Tech, uses its Controlium software to mass-profile internet users and covertly hack targets with zero-click spyware. Millions of users worldwide have been served ads by Discover-Tech since 2024, potentially exposing them to malicious spyware.

C++26 Contracts: Introduction to Preconditions and Postconditions

33 ibobev 2026-10-15 13:41:23 UTC cppstories.com Llama Share 19

The C++26 contracts feature allows developers to express preconditions and postconditions in the function declaration, providing a more explicit way of documenting API requirements. This enables better code readability and maintainability by separating the contract from the implementation.

Things to know when you get cancer

1689 jjmaxwell4 2026-10-14 19:41:23 UTC jjmaxwell4.com Llama Share 403

User was diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma in their mouth and learned the importance of persistence, asking for comprehensive genetic testing, and seeking a second opinion. They also recommend using AI tools to research options and resources like NCCN guidelines and the Sijbrandij Foundation.

Wanted to download an ISO, ended up writing a kernel exploit

232 0xdeafbeef 2026-10-15 07:41:23 UTC blog.dfb.sh Llama Share 122

The author's TP-Link EAP770 v1 access point had a Wi-Fi 7 bug causing corrupted downloads over Wi-Fi, which was fixed by exploiting a kernel vulnerability. The issue was related to Qualcomm's SFE/PPE offload feature, which recalculated checksums on corrupted packets.

Show HN: Unfenced – Land for sale that borders public land

104 otherwatersflow 2026-10-15 11:41:23 UTC unfenced.land Llama Share 60

The website lists 13,626 properties near public forest, game lands, and wilderness areas. It provides interactive maps for zooming and navigation to view the properties.

Wayland desktop for Linux with skeuomorphic design

17 FinalDestiny 2026-10-15 13:41:23 UTC github.com/fyzugx Llama Share 2

DEsk is a beta Linux desktop environment with realistic skeuomorphism, featuring a desk as the main workspace. It can be installed on various distributions and has features like ray-traced graphics, customizable settings, and integration with existing programs.

The Haunted Toys R Us

28 speckx 2026-10-15 12:41:23 UTC retroist.com Llama Share 9

The author recalls watching a memorable episode of the TV show "That's Incredible" featuring a haunted Toys R Us store in Sunnyvale, California, which aired on September 8, 1980. The episode was later repeated and has become a popular paranormal story online.

OpenCode 2.0

755 gmays 2026-10-14 21:41:23 UTC anoma.ly Llama Share 320

OpenCode 2.0 is a major overhaul with new features, performance improvements, and bug fixes that enhance its user experience. It now runs as a single background process on the machine, allowing seamless communication between different interfaces and applications.

I know why Mathematicians weep

62 RickJWagner 2026-10-15 13:46:23 UTC derekthompson.org Llama Share 66

Mathematicians are mourning the loss of human involvement in their field due to AI's rapid advancements, which may lead to a world with more knowledge but less understanding. They fear that automation will erase the human connections and value of scientific discovery.

Zero-Click Spyware Delivered via Targeted Ads: AdFection

32 jcomp 2026-10-15 11:41:23 UTC citizenlab.ca Llama Share 3

Al Jazeera was targeted in a series of zero-click attacks using mercenary spyware delivered via Discover-Tech's ads, with at least 45 devices infected. The company's platform, Controlium, allows customers to target specific users with "controlled ads" that deliver malware. Discover-Tech has been linked to multiple mercenary spyware companies and ADINT firms, including Candiru and Intelos.

The First Social Network: In rural Argentina residents send messages w AM radio

84 bookofjoe 2026-10-15 08:41:23 UTC newyorker.com Llama Share 34

A gaucho named Jorge Elías Pereyra in Argentina's Patagonia region used the "Mensajero Rural" radio program to stay connected with his family and community, as internet access was limited. The messages were broadcast daily, often sharing personal updates and news about residents' lives.

Tiny Little Office

560 donohoe 2026-10-14 22:41:23 UTC tinylittleoffice.com Full Share 134

Agents: https://tinylittleoffice.com/llms.txt says how to make a document as a link; a document goes inside another as a fence named by its app.

GridSnap – an open-source Divvy-style window snapper for macOS

7 zderror 2026-10-15 13:41:23 UTC github.com/konieczkow LocalLLM Share 3

GridSnap is an open-source macOS window snapping tool with customizable presets and grid overlays. It requires Accessibility permissions and a self-signed certificate for consistent code signing.

Do dentists know what they're doing?

846 doitLP 2026-10-14 16:41:23 UTC mapwriting.substack.com Llama Share 613

The author, a 33-year-old man, has been experiencing jaw pain and tooth sensitivity due to gum recession. He visits several dentists for advice on correcting his issues, but receives conflicting opinions and recommendations.

Show HN: Indigene – Native plants for where you stand

78 olivierlacan 2026-10-15 06:41:23 UTC indigene.app Full Share 12

Good things take time to grow.Ce qui pousse bien prend son temps. The connection seems slow. Still on its way.La connexion semble lente. Ça arrive.

Catch a Bird – I made it for my own sanity

297 eduardsik 2026-10-15 01:41:23 UTC catchabird.com Llama Share 86

A user shares what made them happy, and it turns into a bird that settles on a tree where others can catch and read its sentence.

Americans' social activity has steeply declined in the past 30 years

496 hubraumhugo 2026-10-14 16:41:23 UTC dataforprogress.org Llama Share 457

US adults are spending more time alone and less time with friends, with a 25% decline in close friendships over the past few decades. A new survey found significant double-digit declines in Americans' participation in various social activities from 1995 to 2026.

Show HN: A 3D Configurator for Macropads

4 alexandermkinn 2026-10-15 13:41:23 UTC npad.ngrok.dev Full Share 2

Remap keys, build macros and tune the lighting on your npad, right in the browser.

LFM2.5-24B-A2B: Built for fast on-device agents

258 gmays 2026-10-15 00:41:23 UTC liquid.ai Llama Share 65

The LFM2.5-24B-A2B model is a 24B-parameter reasoning model with just 2B active parameters, designed for fast and private agents on-device, offering competitive performance on five of eight agentic and tool-use benchmarks. It runs up to 1.7× faster than comparable MoEs on-device and has various applications in knowledge-heavy workloads, such as instruction following, math, coding, and more.

Tracing Mystery Network Traffic with eBPF Across HRT's Global Compute Cluster

26 theHRTBeat 2026-10-15 10:41:23 UTC hudsonrivertrading.com Full Share 3

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It took me nine years to hack my Xbox 360

139 kennedn 2026-10-15 03:41:23 UTC kennedn.com Llama Share 37

The author discusses the Xbox 360's security features and how a glitcher modchip, like the Matrix CoolRunner Rev D, exploits a fault injection vulnerability to execute arbitrary code. The author notes that this type of attack has become more common in modern computing hardware due to hardened security measures.

Sticky alpine flower confirms Darwin's 150-year-old carnivorous plant prediction

71 maxall4 2026-10-15 04:41:23 UTC phys.org Full Share 29

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Donaldson Futuro House in Idyllwild, California, USA

73 rmason 2026-10-15 02:41:23 UTC wowhaus.co.uk Full Share 25

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Using AI to reverse engineer hardware

5 ErenayDev 2026-10-15 14:37:23 UTC blogs.gnome.org LocalLLM Share 0

A user successfully created a Linux SANE driver for a film scanner using AI-assisted reverse engineering, improving scan quality and infrared support. They also fixed MIPI camera issues on their laptop with AI-driven code analysis, showcasing the potential of AI in hardware driver development.

Stopping sand from destroying a hydropower turbine [video]

22 CaliforniaKarl 2026-10-15 09:41:23 UTC youtube.com Embed Share 3

Show HN: Ito – Build Terminal UIs in Lua

54 cat-whisperer 2026-10-15 07:41:23 UTC uji.sh Llama Share 10

Build a terminal UI with Ito to create a simple text-based calculator that performs basic arithmetic operations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. The calculator will display the current expression and allow users to input numbers and operators using the keyboard.

Show HN: Flipflop, Iroh-powered persistent tunnels for filesharing

73 andunie 2026-10-15 04:41:23 UTC github.com/andunieee Llama Share 30

Establish a trusted tunnel between devices to share files securely. Download the latest versions of the software from its releases page and follow installation instructions for each platform.

Better HTTP/1 connection reuse in Go 1.27

283 allddd 2026-10-14 16:41:23 UTC go.dev Llama Share 45

The author discusses the performance difference between Go 1.26 and 1.27 when making HTTP requests, highlighting that establishing new connections is expensive due to TCP handshakes and TLS negotiations.

David Rudnick on "borderline impossible" process of designing Arsenal typeface

51 droidjj 2026-10-15 05:41:23 UTC itsnicethat.com Full Share 31

For the past four years, the designer has been building a hand-drawn, three-weight type family that pays homage to one of the most beloved players in Arsenal’s history: David Rocastle. Here, It’s Nice That sits down with David and Arsenal Creative Studio lead Johnnie Campbell to get behind the scenes of the mammoth project.