Gemini 2.5 Flash Image

1072 meetpateltech 2025-08-26 14:01:46 UTC developers.googleblog.com Llama Share 469

Gemini 2.5 Flash Image is a state-of-the-art image generation and editing model that enables blending multiple images, maintaining character consistency, and targeted transformations using natural language. It is available via the Gemini API and Google AI Studio for developers and is priced at $30.00 per 1 million output tokens.

Claude for Chrome

786 davidbarker 2025-08-26 19:01:56 UTC anthropic.com Llama Share 402

Anthropic is developing a Chrome extension for Claude, allowing it to work directly in the browser, but safety and security challenges need stronger safeguards. A controlled testing pilot with 1,000 users will help build robust classifiers and teach future models to avoid undesirable behaviors.

We regret but have to temporary suspend the shipments to USA

622 CTOSian 2025-08-26 17:22:33 UTC olimex.wordpress.com Llama Share 654

New regulations in the USA require advance tax and tariff collection, but DHL and UPS lack a functioning calculator. Shipments to the USA are suspended until further notice due to customs chaos and unreasonable requirements.

Michigan Supreme Court: Unrestricted phone searches violate Fourth Amendment

547 mikece 2025-08-26 17:36:57 UTC reclaimthenet.org Llama Share 121

The Michigan Supreme Court ruled that police warrants for digital devices must include specific limitations to protect digital privacy. The court found that unrestricted warrants violate the Fourth Amendment, requiring particularity in describing what can be searched and seized.

US Intel

526 maguay 2025-08-26 10:47:46 UTC stratechery.com Llama Share 555

The author argues that the US government's 10% stake in Intel is the least bad option to ensure the company's foundry business remains viable, given the national security implications of relying on foreign companies like TSMC and Samsung. The author believes this move will guarantee Intel's long-term existence and encourage other companies to purchase their products.

Framework Laptop 16

454 susanthenerd 2025-08-26 15:12:30 UTC frame.work Llama Share 403

The Framework Laptop 16 is a highly customizable and upgradeable laptop with a wide range of features, including dual DDR5 SO-DIMM slots, two M.2 storage slots, and a modular design that allows users to swap out components such as the graphics module and keyboard.

Proposal to Ban Ghost Jobs

435 Teever 2025-08-26 16:27:51 UTC cnbc.com Llama Share 248

Eric Thompson, a network engineering leader, is fighting against "ghost jobs" where companies post openings without intending to hire. He's proposing federal legislation to ban ghost jobs and require transparency in job listings.

A teen was suicidal. ChatGPT was the friend he confided in

429 jaredwiener 2025-08-26 14:15:54 UTC nytimes.com Full Share 574

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Show HN: A zoomable, searchable archive of BYTE magazine

409 chromy 2025-08-26 15:34:55 UTC byte.tsundoku.io Full Share 69

A visual archive. About.

macOS 26 Tahoe's Dead Canary Utility App Icons

402 Bogdanp 2025-08-26 00:03:25 UTC daringfireball.net Llama Share 186

Apple has redesigned utility app icons in MacOS 26 Tahoe, but they are poorly made and lack clarity. The new icons use a lazy "wrench" motif and have a small area for identifying the app's purpose.

Will Smith's concert crowds are real, but AI is blurring the lines

362 jay_kyburz 2025-08-26 04:11:10 UTC waxy.org Llama Share 230

A Will Smith concert video is accused of using AI-generated fake crowds, but it's actually real fans manipulated by AI to create a slideshow effect. YouTube's post-processing experiment is to blame for the video's poor quality, not Will Smith's team.

Starship's Tenth Flight Test

360 metalman 2025-08-26 23:22:14 UTC spacex.com Llama Share 208

SpaceX aims to make space travel routine with reusable rockets and spacecraft, enabling millions to explore space. Its Starlink satellite constellation provides reliable broadband internet worldwide.

One universal antiviral to rule them all?

328 breve 2025-08-26 14:07:42 UTC cuimc.columbia.edu Llama Share 147

Columbia immunologist Dusan Bogunovic discovered a genetic mutation that gives some people antiviral powers, allowing them to fight off all viruses. He is developing a therapeutic strategy to mimic this effect, providing broad-spectrum protection against viruses.

Rv, a new kind of Ruby management tool

324 steveklabnik 2025-08-26 08:15:49 UTC andre.arko.net Llama Share 140

The author of Bundler wants to create a tool called rv that manages Ruby versions and gems, inspired by uv for Python. rv aims to be a "language manager" that combines version and dependency management for a seamless development experience.

macOS dotfiles should not go in –/Library/Application Support

271 zdw 2025-08-26 04:49:36 UTC becca.ooo Llama Share 209

The user argues that command-line tools on macOS should follow the XDG Base Directory Specification and look for configuration files in ~/.config, not ~/Library/Application Support, as it's the standard location for Unix-like operating systems. The user claims that the macOS Standard Directories guidelines don't apply to command-line tools and that most developers and dotfile managers already ...

GNU Artanis – A fast web application framework for Scheme

257 smartmic 2025-08-26 20:06:29 UTC artanis.dev Llama Share 71

GNU Artanis is a Scheme-based web framework for professional web development, designed to be robust, fast, and easy to use. It's a free and open-source software maintained by Mu Lei and the Guile community.

Object-oriented design patterns in C and kernel development

243 joexbayer 2025-08-26 08:34:15 UTC oshub.org Llama Share 178

The user implemented vtables in their operating system kernel to achieve polymorphism, encapsulation, and modularity, allowing for flexible and consistent interfaces across different subsystems. This approach enables swapping out behavior at runtime, adding new features without rewriting everything, and provides a simple way to keep kernel code flexible without adding extra complexity.

Undisclosed financial conflicts of interest in DSM-5 (2024)

238 renameme 2025-08-26 16:57:44 UTC bmj.com Llama Share 213

A study found that 60% of panel members of the American Psychiatric Association's Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders had financial ties to industry, receiving over $14m in payments. This raises concerns about the manual's editorial independence and potential for overdiagnosis and overtreatment.

The “Wow!” signal was likely from extraterrestrial source, and more powerful

225 toss1 2025-08-26 22:25:06 UTC iflscience.com Llama Share 258

A new study re-examined the "Wow!" signal, a 72-second narrowband radio signal detected in 1977, and found it likely has an extraterrestrial origin. The signal was much more powerful than previously estimated and may have been caused by a superradiance event in a cold hydrogen cloud.

SSL certificate requirements are becoming obnoxious

197 unl0ckd 2025-08-26 12:50:06 UTC chrislockard.net Llama Share 295

The user is frustrated with the increasing administrative burden of managing SSL certificates due to recent changes from Certificate Authorities (CAs) that aim to improve security but may have diminishing returns. The user expects their organization to move certificate management to individual platforms or free CAs like Let's Encrypt to reduce costs and workload.

Interactive map of Paul's first century travels in Roman world

197 intofarlands 2025-08-26 06:42:58 UTC intofarlands.com Full Share 130

Use the interactive map below to explore every one of Paul's stops along his journey, the roads he traveled, and the stories that came about. We are attempting to visit every one of Paul's stops along his four journeys, with plans to complete it late 2026.

Show HN: Turn Markdown into React/Svelte/Vue UI at runtime, zero build step

196 yaoke259 2025-08-26 10:13:24 UTC markdown-ui.com Full Share 96

Markdown UI - Interactive widgets in Markdown

Why do people keep writing about the imaginary compound Cr2Gr2Te6?

185 freediver 2025-08-26 18:07:07 UTC righto.com Llama Share 108

A paper in Science mistakenly used Cr2Gr2Te6, a compound with a typo, instead of Cr2Ge2Te6, a 2D magnetic material discovered in 2017. The error has been copied in multiple publications, raising concerns about AI spreading misinformation.

US retail giants raise prices due to tariffs

179 geox 2025-08-26 03:28:36 UTC english.elpais.com Llama Share 138

US retailers Walmart, Home Depot, Target, and Lowe's face complexities due to Trump-era tariffs. They've cushioned impacts with price increases and cost efficiencies, but expect continued cost pressures.

The Limits of NTP Accuracy on Linux

169 signa11 2025-08-26 01:02:59 UTC scottstuff.net Llama Share 91

You're trying to sync Linux system clocks to within 1 microsecond of each other for distributed tracing records. You've found that GPS time sources have around 5-200 nanoseconds of jitter and your network adds 200-300 nanoseconds of error.

Climbing catfish filmed scaling waterfalls

169 MaysonL 2025-08-26 00:37:42 UTC science.org Llama Share 44

Thousands of bumblebee catfish were seen scaling waterfalls in Brazil's Aquidauana River, with scientists discovering they create air bubbles to climb. The fish were likely migrating to breeding grounds in narrow headwater streams at the start of the rainy season.

DOGE Put Critical Social Security Data at Risk, Whistle-Blower Says

168 jbegley 2025-08-26 13:37:07 UTC nytimes.com Full Share 63

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Do I not like Ruby anymore? (2024)

146 Vedor 2025-08-26 07:00:07 UTC sgt.hootr.club Llama Share 176

The user initially disliked Python but has come to appreciate its features, particularly type hints, which have made the language more enjoyable to use. They now prefer Python over their former favorite language, Ruby, which has not changed significantly in the last 10 years and is starting to feel outdated.

Show HN: I integrated my from-scratch TCP/IP stack into the xv6-riscv OS

144 pandax381 2025-08-26 06:24:30 UTC github.com/pandax381 Llama Share 12

This project integrates a TCP/IP stack into xv6-riscv, enabling network communication between the guest and host. It includes sample applications like tcpecho and udpecho to demonstrate the network stack's functionality.

Dangerous advice for software engineers

141 gxhao 2025-08-26 06:15:17 UTC seangoedecke.com Llama Share 131

The author believes that "dangerous advice" is crucial for strong engineers who crave honest guidance to achieve their goals. This type of advice is often withheld by managers due to liability concerns.

Silicon Valley is pouring millions into pro-AI PACs to sway midterms

140 sailfast 2025-08-26 15:25:36 UTC techcrunch.com Llama Share 123

Leading the Future, a pro-AI super-PAC, aims to promote favorable AI regulation and oppose candidates hindering the industry. It models its approach after Fairshake, a pro-crypto super-PAC, and aligns with White House AI czar David Sacks' policies.

What happens when ambassadors are summoned by the host country?

136 azeemba 2025-08-26 19:52:36 UTC politics.stackexchange.com Llama Share 95

Ambassadors are often summoned to meetings with foreign ministries to discuss grievances or express displeasure over actions or policies. The summoning can be a formal or informal affair, with varying degrees of severity and tone.

US threatens extra tariffs, export bans, for nations that regulate Big Tech

121 belter 2025-08-26 11:33:19 UTC theregister.com Llama Share 195

US President Donald Trump threatened to impose extra tariffs and export restrictions on nations regulating American tech companies. He claims such regulations harm US tech companies and give China a free pass, despite known facts about US tech companies' tax schemes and market abuses.

Meta is spending $10B in rural Louisiana to build its largest data center

118 voxadam 2025-08-26 14:10:42 UTC fortune.com Llama Share 162

Meta is building a $10 billion data center in Richland Parish, Louisiana, which will be the world's largest when completed. The project, called Hyperion, will require 2.3 gigawatts of power and has sparked concerns about energy consumption and environmental impact.

Why I'm declining your AI generated MR

106 zulban 2025-08-26 21:45:58 UTC blog.stuartspence.ca Llama Share 66

The user, a senior computer scientist, discusses the misuse of AI in code reviews, citing issues such as added burden on reviewers, lack of understanding of own code, and inconsistent styles. Guidelines are needed to identify AI misuse and the user proposes acceptance of AI-generated code under certain conditions, such as temporary use or thorough explanation of AI usage.

"Special register groups" invaded computer dictionaries for decades (2019)

105 Bogdanp 2025-08-26 18:57:22 UTC righto.com Llama Share 46

A 1960 definition of CPU included "special register groups," an obscure feature from the Honeywell 800 mainframe. This definition was copied and reused for decades, even though it doesn't make sense for modern computers.

The Relativity of Wrong (1988)

100 speckx 2025-08-26 12:27:55 UTC hermiene.net Llama Share 86

The author argues that the concepts of "right" and "wrong" are not absolute, but rather fuzzy and relative, and that even scientific theories can be refined and extended rather than being completely wrong. He uses the example of the Earth's shape, which was initially thought to be flat, then spherical, and later an oblate spheroid, to illustrate how our understanding of the world can evolve ...

Windows 7 x64 Extended Support Page

98 spacedrone808 2025-08-26 15:40:49 UTC trackerninja.codeberg.page Llama Share 71

Windows 7 x64 supports up to 256 threads and 192Gb of RAM, making it a powerful vintage OS. It can outlive Windows 10/11 in terms of lifespan due to extended support until 2026.

The TTY Demystified (2008)

95 jonasdegendt 2025-08-26 10:56:23 UTC linusakesson.net Llama Share 9

The TTY subsystem in Linux is a complex system that originated from the early days of teletypes and has evolved over time to handle various features such as line editing, session management, and job control. The TTY subsystem communicates with userland processes using signals, ioctl calls, and other mechanisms, allowing for asynchronous communication and enabling features like blocking I/O ...

DSLRoot, proxies, and the threat of 'legal botnets'

92 todsacerdoti 2025-08-26 14:08:51 UTC krebsonsecurity.com Llama Share 28

A Reddit user with top-secret clearance hosted laptops for a company called DSLRoot, which pays users to plug devices into their home internet connection. DSLRoot is a residential proxy network with Russian origins, and its legitimacy has been questioned by cybersecurity experts.

'Ten Martini' Proof Uses Number Theory to Explain Quantum Fractals

86 pseudolus 2025-08-26 10:23:18 UTC quantamagazine.org Llama Share 20

Douglas Hofstadter discovered the Hofstadter butterfly while testing the Schrödinger equation with a calculator. He hypothesized that the allowed energy levels form a Cantor set when alpha is irrational.

DOGE uploaded live copy of Social Security database to 'vulnerable' cloud server

85 rbanffy 2025-08-26 19:07:48 UTC techcrunch.com Llama Share 3

Charles Borges, the Social Security Administration's chief data officer, filed a whistleblower complaint alleging poor cybersecurity practices by top agency officials and DOGE operatives. The complaint warns that sensitive Social Security data could be exposed publicly if compromised, having a catastrophic impact on the US Social Security program.

No evidence ageing/declining populations compromise socio-economic performance

82 bikenaga 2025-08-26 16:05:54 UTC arxiv.org Llama Share 101

Declining or ageing populations do not necessarily lead to economic weakness or lower living standards. In fact, countries with low or negative population growth often perform better in various socio-economic indicators.

AI Is Wrecking Young Americans' Job Prospects

78 lucaspauker 2025-08-26 13:04:41 UTC wsj.com Full Share 113

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Proposal: AI Content Disclosure Header

74 exprez135 2025-08-26 21:08:34 UTC ietf.org Llama Share 48

A new HTTP header field, AI-Disclosure, is proposed to disclose AI-generated or AI-assisted content in web responses. It provides metadata for user agents and archiving systems.

Das Problem mit German Strings

72 asubiotto 2025-08-26 20:59:35 UTC polarsignals.com Llama Share 21

The user argues that while German strings are a good encoding choice, they may not be the best for all use cases, such as low-cardinality string columns where dictionary encoding can reduce memory usage by 75%. Database systems should dynamically choose encodings based on storage and workload characteristics rather than making assumptions about the optimal physical encoding.

Apple vs. Facebook Is Kayfabe

72 pchristensen 2025-08-26 01:37:28 UTC infrequently.org Llama Share 21

Apple and Facebook have a secret partnership where Apple allows Facebook to surveil iPhone owners despite App Tracking Transparency. Apple facilitates this by allowing Facebook's In-App Browsers to track users.

In Search of AI Psychosis

68 venkii 2025-08-26 14:30:50 UTC astralcodexten.com Llama Share 32

The author discusses AI psychosis, a phenomenon where people may become psychotic after interacting with chatbots. They explore the concept through various analogies and precedents, including a 1990s Russian performance art piece that convinced many people that Vladimir Lenin was a mushroom. The author suggests that people often lack world models and believe what others believe, and that AI ...

MAID in Canada

61 surprisetalk 2025-08-26 00:31:11 UTC nathansnelgrove.com Llama Share 104

Canada's MAID laws have expanded, allowing people with non-foreseeable deaths to request assisted death, with over 5% of deaths now clinically assisted. Critics argue that this expansion has led to marginalized citizens being coerced into premature death due to lack of universal healthcare access, rather than addressing systemic inequalities.

Show HN: Smart email filters to unfuck your email

59 kilroy123 2025-08-26 14:02:01 UTC unfuck.email Llama Share 85

Smart email filters automatically organize your inbox by moving promotional emails to an 'Archive' folder. This keeps your main inbox clean and clutter-free, with no apps to install or authorize.

China's Share in Global Display Capacity to Reach 75% in 2028

58 ksec 2025-08-26 14:35:35 UTC display.counterpointresearch.com Llama Share 20

Counterpoint's report shows China dominating display capacity with 75% share by 2028, while South Korea and Taiwan's shares decline. OLED mobile/IT is expected to grow the fastest at 6.7% CAGR from 2023 to 2028.

IBM and AMD to work on quantum-centric supercomputing

56 donutloop 2025-08-26 18:53:03 UTC newsroom.ibm.com Llama Share 30

IBM and AMD are collaborating to develop next-generation computing architectures combining quantum computers and high-performance computing. This partnership aims to create scalable, open-source platforms that redefine the future of computing and tackle complex problems in fields like drug discovery and logistics.

Titles matter

56 speckx 2025-08-26 17:45:21 UTC joshcollinsworth.com Llama Share 39

The author disagrees with calling someone who uses AI to generate websites a web developer, as it devalues the expertise and hard work of actual web developers. They argue that web development requires knowledge of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and other technical aspects, which AI-generated websites lack.

Deeper Than Deep: David Reich's genetics lab unveils our prehistoric past (2017)

55 themgt 2025-08-26 13:52:13 UTC laphamsquarterly.org GoogleT5 Share 15

David reich was named corecipient of the $1 million dan david prize in archaeology. he says ancient dna is a powerful tool for reconstructing our evolutionary past. reich: "it’s like the discovery of... the new world" if we can find out how people lived in the past, we might be able to reconstruct it, john sutter says eminently reimagine our future. "we're

Show HN: Smooth – Faster, cheaper browser agent API

53 liukidar 2025-08-26 15:05:02 UTC smooth.sh Llama Share 16

Smooth is a reliable, secure, and fast browser agent that can perform tasks autonomously, 5x faster and 7x cheaper than alternatives. It offers a free plan, clear API, and tooling that integrates with existing stacks for easy automation and scraping.

Multi-Path TCP: revolutionizing connectivity, one path at a time

46 signa11 2025-08-26 04:48:58 UTC blog.cloudflare.com Llama Share 7

Multi-Path TCP (MPTCP) is a TCP extension that allows devices to use multiple paths for communication, improving reliability and performance, especially for mobile clients. However, MPTCP is still immature and has limitations, making it not always strictly better than regular TCP, and its adoption is still a case-by-case basis.

Thailand Is Using Long Range Acoustic Devices (LRAD)

35 laikerkh 2025-08-26 07:15:47 UTC twitter.com/bongseiha Full Share 23

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I Bought an N100 Mini PC, Then Another

34 alexellisuk 2025-08-26 09:36:15 UTC blog.alexellis.io Llama Share 21

The user is comparing the Intel N100 Mini PC to the Raspberry Pi 5 for R&D work, citing the N100's better performance, lower cost, and ease of use with KVM and Firecracker.

Apple 2016 Stand Was Never About One Case

30 trilogic 2025-08-26 15:46:51 UTC hugston.com Llama Share 45

The government uses a 5-step playbook to demand backdoors from tech companies, compromising user privacy. Apple's 2016 stand against the FBI's demand for a backdoor was the last stand against this playbook, but the backdoor remains in our devices and data.

New "Prosecuting Burning of the American Flag" EO Would Violate First Amendment

29 pcaharrier 2025-08-26 12:28:36 UTC reason.com Llama Share 35

The Executive Order targets flag desecration based on its content and viewpoint, which is unconstitutional as it selectively enforces laws against certain speech. The government can punish people for damaging property or starting fires, but targeting flag desecration based on its message violates the First Amendment.

In the Matter of Lisa Cook

29 chmaynard 2025-08-26 12:06:54 UTC paulkrugman.substack.com Llama Share 22

Donald Trump claims he fired Lisa Cook, a Federal Reserve Board member, over mortgage fraud allegations, but she has not been charged or convicted. Jerome Powell, the Fed chairman, must now decide whether to back Cook or allow Trump's attempt to intimidate independent officials.

Show HN: Sideko – Hybrid deterministic/LLM generator for API SDKs and docs

26 pmkelly4444 2025-08-26 12:36:20 UTC github.com/sideko-inc Full Share 5

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Xz format inadequate for general use

22 Bogdanp 2025-08-26 04:09:09 UTC nongnu.org Llama Share 12

The xz compressed data format has several design flaws, including lack of guaranteed safe interoperability, vulnerability to unprotected flags and length fields, and inconsistent behavior with respect to trailing data. Bzip2, gzip, and lzip formats are considered more reliable and efficient for long-term archiving and data sharing due to their simpler and more robust design.

Blast from the past: Facit A2400 terminal

21 jandeboevrie 2025-08-26 14:53:38 UTC jpmens.net Llama Share 5

In 1989, the author used Facit A2400 terminals with Unix computers, developing a curses library called Ecurses. The author now lends a refurbished Facit terminal to the Linuxhotel for Unix beginner courses.

Whistleblower says Trump officials copied Social Security numbers

19 disposition2 2025-08-26 21:43:08 UTC npr.org Llama Share 3

A whistleblower claims a former DOGE official copied 300 million Americans' Social Security numbers and data to a private SSA cloud with inadequate security. The SSA says its data remains secure, but a complaint alleges the move was a high-risk decision that could put millions of Americans' data at risk.

Gemini 2.5 Flash Image, our image model

19 dmotz 2025-08-26 14:20:47 UTC developers.googleblog.com Llama Share 2

Gemini 2.5 Flash Image is a state-of-the-art image generation and editing model that enables blending multiple images, maintaining character consistency, and targeted transformations using natural language. It is available via the Gemini API and Google AI Studio for developers and is priced at $30.00 per 1 million output tokens.

Show HN: My OSS P2P file transfer tool for learning Next.js (as a C++ dev)

15 david_bai 2025-08-26 15:53:22 UTC privydrop.app Full Share 0

PrivyDrop is an open-source, free, and secure P2P file transfer tool with no size limits, no registration, and support for resumable transfers. Based on WebRTC for end-to-end encryption, its code is transparent and trustworthy. Share text, images, and folders across devices, perfect for team collaboration and private file transfer.

Red meat consumption within high-quality diets may support mental health

15 PaulHoule 2025-08-26 11:54:59 UTC medicalxpress.com Llama Share 19

New research suggests that including red meat in high-quality diets can improve nutritional adequacy and mental health with no adverse effects. A study found that healthy eaters who consumed red meat had favorable shifts in gut microbial diversity and met their needs for brain health-critical nutrients.

Why DSM is mostly false (2023)

14 OgsyedIE 2025-08-26 20:16:41 UTC ghaemi.substack.com Llama Share 2

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM) has become more like a religion, less scientific, and has been influenced by psychoanalytic theory and pragmatic beliefs rather than scientific research. The DSM system is a social construction, not based on objective science, and its definitions have been an obstacle to scientific progress in psychiatry.

'Less Fun Than a Barrel of Crackers'

12 Bogdanp 2025-08-26 21:43:54 UTC johnmccoy.org Llama Share 9

Cracker Barrel's new logo has sparked controversy as it simplifies the brand's image, losing its country charm. Critics accuse the change of stripping culture and heritage, but the decision is likely driven by a desire for a more modern and streamlined brand identity.