2D Vehicles

206 Michelangelo11 2026-10-10 17:21:36 UTC patkerr.co.uk Llama Share 47

The original simulation combined a 2D rigid body with simple models of a car, ship and brick. It used proper rigid-body physics to handle rotation and added a vehicle simulation layer for tyres, which was an approximate but effective model at the time.

Why DuckDB 2.0 is faster

70 tosh 2026-10-10 18:21:36 UTC motherduck.com Llama Share 22

DuckDB 2.0 alpha is out, offering significant speed improvements over the previous version, especially for large data sets and recursive queries. The new features include a separate download pool for async I/O, improved handling of JSON data with VARIANT type, and enhanced triggers and query optimization capabilities.

Knuth reward check

109 Curiositry 2026-10-10 16:21:36 UTC thomas-huehn.com Llama Share 41

A user found an error in Donald Knuth's book "Computer Modern Typefaces" and was confirmed by Knuth, receiving a check. The user initially waited months to report the error, even dismissing their own claim from a university genius.

The Lightbulb Computer

91 oskarth 2026-10-10 16:21:36 UTC lightbulbcomputer.com Llama Share 16

The author proposes the "Lightbulb Computer," a device that combines a projector with computer vision, allowing users to interact with information in their real-world environment. This device aims to provide a more natural and convivial way of computing, reducing distractions and promoting social interactions.

Recent AI models struggled to match a human algorithmic innovation

39 merksittich 2026-10-10 18:21:36 UTC epoch.ai Llama Share 30

Researchers are testing AI's ability to independently discover novel machine learning techniques comparable to those developed by human researchers. The evaluation, called InnovationEval, aims to assess AI's end-to-end research capabilities and identify the gap between current AI capabilities and full automation of AI R&D.

Talorys – A self-hosted personal AI agent on Cloudflare's free tier

212 rociiu 2026-10-10 11:21:36 UTC github.com/rociiu Llama Share 109

Talorys is a free, open-source personal AI assistant that runs on Cloudflare and provides tasks, notes, memories, reminders and routines without server or database access. It stores data in a single SQLite-backed Durable Object and has no telemetry or analytics code.

Nvidia in talks to acquire US 'open' model startup Reflection AI

74 arkj 2026-10-10 19:21:36 UTC ft.com Full Share 45

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Mxc: Microsoft Execution Containers version 1.0.0

132 smokel 2026-10-10 11:21:36 UTC blogs.windows.com Llama Share 28

Microsoft is introducing Execution Containers (MXC) to help run and manage agents more securely, providing a policy-driven execution layer for untrusted code or dynamically generated workloads. MXC limits what the agent workload can access by containing the scope of the impact if something goes wrong.

OpenSCAD the Programmers Solid 3D CAD Modeller

66 b-man 2026-10-10 16:21:36 UTC openscad.org Full Share 55

Nix wrote half of my debugger

36 ingve 2026-10-10 18:21:36 UTC fzakaria.com Llama Share 3

The author uses Rewind VM to find and solve race conditions in Nix builds, leveraging Nix's deterministic nature and built-in features like derivations, debug symbols, and cache. Rewind provides a debugger-like experience with tools like gdb support, shell access, and comparison capabilities.

Apple/macOS removed from official Unix registry

212 john_alan 2026-10-10 11:21:36 UTC opengroup.org Llama Share 194

UNIX certification ensures a stable, portable, and cost-effective environment for various platforms. It provides a trusted industry standard for open systems, ensuring portability and global interoperability.

Grieving the loss of details

266 signa11 2026-10-10 16:21:36 UTC purplesyringa.moe Llama Share 210

The author feels undervalued in the industry due to the shift towards valuing programmers for high-level design and abstraction, rather than low-level details. They struggle with adapting to new technologies like LLMs that prioritize abstractions over hands-on expertise.

REA Reverse – Engineer Anything

652 modinfo 2026-10-10 01:21:36 UTC rea.tools Llama Share 277

REA is used to inspect and understand programs, allowing users to explain, change or rebuild them. REA helps analyze code and settings by reading the script's update function and speed settings in a running game.

How strong is the strong interaction?

32 EA-3167 2026-10-10 17:21:36 UTC cerncourier.com Llama Share 5

Researchers have determined the strong coupling constant αs to five parts per million using only low-energy input, a significant improvement over previous estimates. This achievement is crucial for predicting cross-sections in high-energy collisions and testing the Standard Model of particle physics.

Telegram Desktop vulnerability allowed any user's file to be stolen

379 g-b-r 2026-10-10 03:21:36 UTC beaksec.github.io Llama Share 214

A Telegram link can be used to inject malicious commands, allowing an attacker to steal files from a victim's account by clicking on the link. The attack exploits a vulnerability in Telegram Desktop's handling of URLs and file paths.

Triple-A Minesweeper

1327 robin_reala 2026-10-09 21:21:36 UTC minesweeper.mikelacher.com Full Share 264

Sweep to survive in the action-packed, AAA reboot of the classic puzzle game.

Rampart: Browser native on-device PII radaction

55 nateb2022 2026-10-10 14:21:36 UTC ndstudio.gov Llama Share 22

Rampart is an open-source browser-based tool that removes personal info from chat messages before sending. It combines deterministic rules and machine learning to protect user privacy in real-time.

Bitwarden Dual License Model

302 Cider9986 2026-10-10 15:21:36 UTC community.bitwarden.com Llama Share 226

Bitwarden will release commercially licensed apps, but GPLv3 OSS version remains open source. Both versions will have the same features and updates.

Unikernels were hard. key word: were

42 ghuntley 2026-10-10 15:21:36 UTC ghuntley.com Llama Share 17

The author discusses unikernels, a concept where an application is the operating system, and how they can improve security by reducing the attack surface. They share their experience building a distributed unikernel operating system using OCaml and agents.

How Protein Took over the World

42 thm 2026-10-10 16:21:36 UTC ft.com Full Share 83

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I would like the value of my home to rise, while my property taxes fall

170 colinprince 2026-10-10 14:21:36 UTC conversableeconomist.com Llama Share 395

Homeowners want to see their home values rise, but also lower property taxes, which can lead to higher housing costs and benefit existing homeowners. Reforms shifting tax burden from homes to commercial properties may reduce local public services and increase wealth for current homeowners.

Whooping Cranes Learned to Migrate by Following Costumed Pilots

43 kgolubic 2026-10-10 14:21:36 UTC theverifiedpost.com Llama Share 6

Operation Migration successfully led 186 captive-raised whooping cranes from Wisconsin to Florida in ultralight aircraft for 15 years, but the program was shut down due to low chick survival rates. The method helped the birds survive, but hindered their ability to become good parents.

Chip-hex:cost-benefit, energy efficiency and hexagonal

3 Engineercom 2026-10-10 20:21:36 UTC github.com/lzprograma Prefix Share 1

LUNZ HEX-16 is an experimental processor architecture exploring the balance between multicore performance, energy efficiency, interconnect design, and implementation cost. The project investigates whether a simple 16-core processor connected through a hexagonal network can provide an attractive performance-per-watt and performance-per-cost trade-off. This is an early-stage research project. ...

Takeshi's Castle

47 tosh 2026-10-10 19:21:36 UTC en.wikipedia.org Llama Share 21

Takeshi's Castle is a Japanese game show that aired from 1986 to 1990, featuring comedian Takeshi Kitano as the count who sets up physical challenges for contestants. The show became a cult hit worldwide and influenced various game shows globally.

Eye of Sauron: Long-Range Hidden Spy Camera Detection (2024)

287 ortusdux 2026-10-10 01:21:36 UTC usenix.org Full Share 67

PVX-001: open-source Covid-19 vaccine starts Phase 1 trial

101 jajoosam 2026-10-10 15:21:36 UTC chronicles.popvax.com Llama Share 17

PopVax has started a Phase I clinical trial for its COVID-19 vaccine candidate PVX-001, designed to protect against future variants of SARS-CoV-2. The vaccine uses an mRNA-encoded VLP display architecture and is stored at refrigerator temperatures for up to 9 months.

50MB operating system can resurrect your old PC

12 makerdiety 2026-10-10 20:21:36 UTC makeuseof.com Llama Share 2

A decade-old Dell Inspiron laptop was given new life with Damn Small Linux, a tiny OS that fits on a CD. The distribution provides a functional desktop environment for basic computing tasks like web browsing and document editing, but struggles with media playback and modern web applications.

Chernobyl particles reveal unexpectedly stable nuclear fuel after 40 years

114 geox 2026-10-10 06:21:36 UTC phys.org Full Share 41

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`123456' password used in Danish CPR data breach

362 baal80spam 2026-10-10 10:21:36 UTC cphpost.dk Llama Share 188

Denmark's CPR system has been breached, exposing 8.8 million people's information, prompting authorities to recommend alternative methods of verification. The government is launching a security review and increasing penalties for assault cases where the victim dies and the offender has previous convictions.

Noto means "no tofu": fixing dotted circles in Myanmar text

51 steffoz 2026-10-10 09:21:36 UTC datocms.com Llama Share 30

A customer's S'gaw Karen content was showing weird dotted circles in Firefox, but a fix for 43 scripts has been implemented in the CMS. The fix uses Google's Noto fonts as fallbacks and only loads them when needed.