Putting Linux on my RTX spark laptop because I don't have a Microsoft account

45 pfeifferj 2026-10-19 21:10:38 UTC josie.lol Llama Share 9

The author built a custom Arch Linux ARM laptop with 128 GB RAM and NVIDIA GPU, achieving similar performance to Windows in various tests, including 7-Zip compression and inference tasks. The setup allows for local processing and fine-tuning of models without relying on cloud services or Windows-specific features.

MiniMax M3.1 Flash

296 jtg 2026-10-19 17:42:38 UTC minimax.io Llama Share 121

MiniMax M3.1 Flash is a next-generation AI model that delivers significant improvements in agentic tasks, coding, and cybersecurity while reducing costs by 70%. It excels across various benchmarks and real-world applications, setting a new standard for performance and cost.

I built a drone with only one motor [video]

228 hakonjdjohnsen 2026-10-19 18:42:38 UTC youtube.com Embed Share 39

The reverts will continue until morale improves

119 hans_castorp 2026-10-19 19:42:38 UTC peter.eisentraut.org Llama Share 16

The PostgreSQL 19 beta period saw a high number of feature reverts, with around 8-10 significant features reverted late in the cycle. The reasons for these reverts are varied and likely include a combination of poor code quality, inadequate testing, and the impact of LLM-assisted code review on detecting edge cases.

Wine ported to OpenBSD

452 iamnothere 2026-10-19 13:42:38 UTC marc.info Llama Share 149

A new port for Wine has been proposed in OpenBSD-ports, allowing 64-bit Windows software to run on the system. The port is still experimental and requires testing, with some limitations such as WoW64 not working.

Android apps running native on macOS

201 flocked 2026-10-19 17:42:38 UTC github.com/kksimp Llama Share 81

Mac.apk allows Android apps to run natively on Apple Silicon Macs without emulation or virtualization. It is an early alpha version, stable enough for use and improving with each build.

OpenBSD 8.0 release will have inteldrm/radeondrm/amdgpu drivers from Linux 6.18

11 doener 2026-10-19 21:13:38 UTC bsd.network Llama Share 1

OpenBSD 8.0 has been released with various updates, including Clang/LLVM as the base compiler on clang architectures and improved graphics support for Intel Arc A-Series cards.

Germany's far-right AfD: half a million internal documents leaked

58 else42 2026-10-19 20:42:38 UTC hexane.cc Llama Share 19

A curated archive of internal documents is published for journalism, research and public accountability with minimal personal data. The archive contains 281 GB of classified records, indexed for search and verification.

It's still ok to enjoy programming

348 goostavos 2026-10-19 13:42:38 UTC chriskiehl.com Llama Share 330

The author argues that it's still okay to enjoy programming outside of work, despite the changing economics and pressure from online communities. They share their personal experience of learning game programming on weekends for fun, exploring new ideas and concepts without a specific goal in mind.

RuneScape Bench: MMOs for Agents [video]

106 evakhoury 2026-10-19 16:42:38 UTC youtube.com Embed Share 42

The fire retardant in the seafood chain

74 gumby 2026-10-19 17:42:38 UTC insideclimatenews.org Llama Share 22

The use of ethoxyquin, a fire retardant in fishmeal, has been linked to ship fires and potential health risks for humans and aquatic life. Many countries have banned or restricted its use due to concerns over carcinogenic effects and environmental impact.

Timestral: Mistral's time-series foundation models

503 groar 2026-10-19 10:42:38 UTC mistral.ai Llama Share 95

We released Timestral, a family of time-series foundation models that outperform the previous state-of-the-art with fewer parameters. The models deliver probabilistic forecasts and support various covariates, making them suitable for industrial plants and finance teams.

Starcraft: Ashfall

206 debo_ 2026-10-19 15:42:38 UTC starcraft-shooter-2026.pages.dev Full Share 66

后勤说十个人够了.虫子好像没收到通知. Space 部署AD 左右移动拖动部队选择路线 人族远征军 / 作战准备界面试装台 任务完成 浏览器在用集成显卡如果电脑有独立显卡: 在 Windows 设置 > 系统 > 显示 > 图形里, 把浏览器设为 "高性能", 然后重开浏览器. 请竖屏游玩这个游戏按竖屏设计.

Alternatives to animal testing are finally taking off

284 rbanffy 2026-10-19 11:42:38 UTC spectrum.ieee.org Llama Share 86

Researchers are developing alternatives to animal testing in drug development, with organ-on-a-chip systems and computational simulations showing promise. These new approaches aim to replace animal models, but face challenges such as validation and standardization.

Evidence (YC S21) Is Hiring Software Engineers

0 2026-10-19 17:42:38 UTC evidence.dev Llama Share

Evidence is a business intelligence platform that empowers humans and AI agents to work together on analytics, backed by prominent investors. The company prioritizes customer care, product quality, and efficient development processes with minimal meetings.

Credit where credit is due

36 evakhoury 2026-10-19 18:42:38 UTC thefloatingcontinent.com Llama Share 20

Provost Santiago Schnell of Dartmouth College wrote an article about AI cheating, but it was later found to be heavily influenced by LLMs. He admits to using them in his writing process and suggests that transparency is key, proposing a policy requiring disclosure of AI use in coursework and publications.

Ask HN: How to deal with shipping AI-written code you don't understand?

141 rzk 2026-10-19 16:42:38 UTC news.ycombinator.com Full Share 244

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Mercury 3: Diffusion at scale

193 cmrdporcupine 2026-10-19 17:42:38 UTC inceptionlabs.ai Llama Share 76

Mercury 3, a diffusion-based LLM, outperforms GPT-6 Luna and Claude Haiku 5.5 in various benchmarks while running faster at 1,000+ tokens per second.

Detecting model weight tampering in GPU memory (Rome attacks)

10 rafaeldavidtin 2026-10-19 19:42:38 UTC stealthium.io Llama Share 0

Researchers have discovered a new type of attack called Rank-One Model Editing (ROME) that corrupts AI model answers by modifying weights in GPU memory. Stealthium detects this attack through its runtime sensor, which ties CUDA kernel launches to the Python code that initiated them.

Galois Finite Fields and the Advanced Encryption Standard (AES)

69 ankitg12 2026-10-19 15:42:38 UTC cs.uaf.edu Llama Share 6

The lecture discusses finite fields, specifically Galois Fields with 256 elements, which are used in cryptography. These fields have unique properties that make them suitable for encryption and decryption.

Chicago O'Hare digs up 50-ton boulder under airfield, asks public for name ideas

67 Stratoscope 2026-10-19 16:42:38 UTC simpleflying.com Llama Share 58

Chicago O'Hare International Airport has discovered a 50-ton boulder beneath its airfield, sparking a public naming contest. The winning name will be displayed alongside the rock in an airport exhibit after nearly 3,000 submissions were received.

Let's Encrypt is adding two additional remote perspectives for domain validation

228 gslin 2026-10-19 11:42:38 UTC community.letsencrypt.org Llama Share 74

Let's Encrypt is adding two new remote perspectives for domain validation to improve security and meet Baseline Requirements. The change will require seven total validation requests, including one from the primary datacenter and six from remote perspectives.

Launch HN: Laminar (YC S24) – RL-trained model that finds errors in agent traces

38 skull8888888 2026-10-19 16:42:38 UTC news.ycombinator.com Full Share 16

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The Annotated VT100 Firmware (2022)

52 Aleksandr_NFA 2026-10-19 16:42:38 UTC vt100.net Llama Share 2

The VT100 terminal was launched in 1978, featuring a microprocessor and ANSI compatibility. Its firmware was documented in an internal reference manual for the next 15 years.

Integer to String Conversion (2014)

21 jstrieb 2026-10-19 18:42:38 UTC tia.mat.br Full Share 0

The obscure trust looming over Anthropic's IPO

118 1vuio0pswjnm7 2026-10-19 17:42:38 UTC wsj.com Full Share 78

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Plex vulnerabilities being exploited in the wild to drop a cryptominer

108 mindracer 2026-10-19 13:42:38 UTC boredhackerblog.info Llama Share 46

A Plex media server vulnerability was discovered, allowing threat actors to gain remote code execution. The exploit has been observed in the wild and is being used by attackers to access corporate VPNs and emails through residential IP proxies.

I no longer care to work on any Ruby gems so I've archived all my repositories

361 phoronixrly 2026-10-19 16:42:38 UTC po-ru.com Llama Share 337

The author of a Ruby gem has decided to archive the source code as they no longer feel inspired to contribute due to its use by massive corporations for LLM agents. They cite concerns about sustainability and the loss of human touch in programming.

CERN and Mistral sign a statement of intent to establish a strategic partnership

277 kensai 2026-10-19 15:42:38 UTC home.cern Llama Share 53

CERN and Mistral partner to develop a large-scale AI model for scientific discovery, combining expertise in physics and computing. The partnership aims to advance AI capabilities for the broader scientific community, particularly in high-energy physics.

Cairn: Open windows into AI-driven cyber operations

25 ragu4u 2026-10-19 17:42:38 UTC norforge.com Llama Share 7

An investigation by NorForge found over 20 exposed Cairn panels likely associated with malicious activity, revealing sensitive information about targets and their security weaknesses. The panels were used to coordinate AI agents to investigate and exploit vulnerabilities in various systems.