jQuery 4

806 OuterVale 2026-01-18 04:23:28 UTC blog.jquery.com Llama Share 295

The jQuery team has released jQuery 4.0.0 after a long development cycle, bringing many improvements and modernizations, including breaking changes and a size reduction of over 3k bytes gzipped. The new version drops support for IE 10 and older, adds support for Trusted Types, and removes deprecated APIs and internal-only parameters.

Gaussian Splatting – A$AP Rocky "Helicopter" music video

771 ChrisArchitect 2026-01-18 17:40:55 UTC radiancefields.com Llama Share 260

A$AP Rocky's music video Helicopter features volumetrically captured human performances rendered as dynamic splats. The team used a 56 camera RGB-D array and Evercoast's system to record over 10 terabytes of raw data, allowing for radical freedom in post-production.

Dead Internet Theory

693 skwee357 2026-01-18 20:19:07 UTC kudmitry.com Llama Share 698

The author of an open-source project on HackerNews was accused of using AI-generated code and comments, but their responses seemed suspiciously AI-generated as well. This incident led the author to question the authenticity of online interactions and the prevalence of AI-generated content on the internet.

Predicting OpenAI's ad strategy

584 calcifer 2026-01-18 14:25:49 UTC ossa-ma.github.io Llama Share 530

The author disputes an NYT analyst's claim that OpenAI is going bust, citing $1.4T in commitments and a $260B valuation. They predict OpenAI will hit $1B in ad revenue by 2026 and $25B by 2029.

Iconify: Library of Open Source Icons

571 sea-gold 2026-01-18 06:53:36 UTC icon-sets.iconify.design Full Share 60

Open source vector icons from all popular icon sets: 280390 icons from 205 icon sets.

Statement by Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, the Netherlands,Norway,Sweden,UK

542 calcifer 2026-01-18 16:17:39 UTC presidentti.fi Llama Share 528

NATO members strengthen Arctic security through exercises like "Arctic Endurance" without posing a threat. They stand united in solidarity with Denmark and Greenland, upholding sovereignty and territorial integrity.

Your app subscription is now my weekend project

525 robteix 2026-01-18 22:16:43 UTC rselbach.com Llama Share 357

User created several apps using vibecoding, replacing paid tools like Wispr Flow, Loom, and Typora. This shift suggests a change in the industry, making standalone apps less viable as separate products.

Prediction markets are ushering in a world in which news becomes about gambling

512 krustyburger 2026-01-18 18:20:25 UTC theatlantic.com Llama Share 497

Prediction markets are integrating into mainstream media, allowing people to bet on news events, but their accuracy and trustworthiness are unclear. This trend risks blurring the line between news and gambling, potentially misleading people and influencing real-world events.

A Social Filesystem

508 icy 2026-01-18 08:18:36 UTC overreacted.io Llama Share 238

The AT protocol is a system that allows social apps to store and manage user data as files in a decentralized filesystem, enabling users to switch between apps and maintain control over their data. The protocol uses a combination of domain names, decentralized identifiers, and a registry to create permanent links to user data that survive hosting and handle changes.

Flux 2 Klein pure C inference

450 antirez 2026-01-18 18:01:58 UTC github.com/antirez Llama Share 140

This C library generates images from text prompts using the FLUX.2-klein-4B model, with optional BLAS acceleration and no external dependencies. It can be used for image generation and transformation, with a simple API and automatic memory management.

Command-line Tools can be 235x Faster than your Hadoop Cluster (2014)

407 tosh 2026-01-18 08:58:40 UTC adamdrake.com Llama Share 276

The author compared Hadoop processing to shell commands for data analysis and found shell commands to be significantly faster. Shell commands achieved a speedup of 235 times over Hadoop.

Texas police invested in phone-tracking software and won’t say how it’s used

381 nobody9999 2026-01-18 21:05:14 UTC texasobserver.org Llama Share 121

Goliad County sheriff Roy Boyd used a discarded receipt and AI-powered surveillance tool Tangles to track a human smuggling suspect, but critics say the tool poses major risks to civil liberties. Tangles allows warrantless device tracking, raising concerns about police abuse and erosion of constitutionally protected rights.

Erdos 281 solved with ChatGPT 5.2 Pro

308 nl 2026-01-18 03:48:03 UTC twitter.com/neelsomani Full Share 294

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The Nobel Prize and the Laureate Are Inseparable

297 karakoram 2026-01-18 16:50:37 UTC nobelpeaceprize.org Llama Share 229

The Nobel Peace Prize consists of a gold medal, diploma, and prize money awarded to a laureate by the Norwegian Nobel Committee. The laureate cannot share or transfer the prize, and the decision is final and irreversible.

High-speed train collision in Spain kills at least 39

274 akyuu 2026-01-18 23:54:43 UTC bbc.com Llama Share 260

At least 21 people have been killed in a high-speed train crash in southern Spain, with over 30 seriously injured. The incident occurred when a train derailed and collided with another, with the cause still unknown.

ThinkNext Design

260 __patchbit__ 2026-01-18 06:27:24 UTC thinknextdesign.com Llama Share 138

ThinkNext Design creates innovative products that blend form and function, delivering value visually, physically, and experientially. Their designs, such as the ThinkPad, have revolutionized the industry with sleek, purposeful, and emotionally resonant designs.

Software engineers can no longer neglect their soft skills

230 quanwinn 2026-01-18 13:14:20 UTC qu8n.com Llama Share 286

Engineers should focus on creating clear specs and improving communication skills as AI coding agents excel in technical tasks. Good communication requires empathy and cannot be fully replaced by AI.

Statement by Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, UK

226 madspindel 2026-01-18 17:33:25 UTC bundesregierung.de Llama Share 87

NATO members strengthen Arctic security as a shared interest, with Denmark's "Arctic Endurance" exercise posing no threat. We stand in solidarity with Denmark and Greenland, upholding sovereignty and territorial integrity.

A free and open-source rootkit for Linux

216 jwilk 2026-01-18 09:36:25 UTC lwn.net Llama Share 40

A researcher created an open-source rootkit called Singularity for Linux systems to help security researchers investigate new detection and evasion techniques. The rootkit hides its presence, processes, files, and network connections, but can be detected by monitoring system calls and kernel activity.

Prediction: Microsoft will eventually ship a Windows-themed Linux distro

196 AndyKelley 2026-01-18 23:24:55 UTC gamesbymason.com Llama Share 262

The author predicts Microsoft will discontinue Windows in favor of a Windows-themed Linux distribution within 15 years due to declining Windows quality and expertise. This move would allow Microsoft to maintain compatibility with Windows executables using Wine.

200 MB RAM FreeBSD desktop

195 vermaden 2026-01-18 08:41:16 UTC vermaden.wordpress.com Llama Share 203

User is trying to minimize FreeBSD RAM usage by using a low-resource setup with Openbox, Tint2, and Dzen2, and has achieved 206 MB RAM usage with XLibre X11 server.

Profession by Isaac Asimov (1957)

193 bkudria 2026-01-18 02:17:25 UTC abelard.org Llama Share 75

George Platen is an 8-year-old boy who is about to undergo Reading Day, a crucial event in his life where he will be tested for his ability to read. He is nervous and unsure of what to expect.

Consent-O-Matic

192 throawayonthe 2026-01-18 09:35:19 UTC github.com/cavi-au Llama Share 99

Consent-O-Matic is a browser extension that automatically handles consent banners on your behalf, allowing you to set preferences during installation and apply them to various Consent Management Platform (CMP) banners. It currently works with over 200 CMPs and can be installed through official browser extension stores or manually downloaded from GitHub.

Sins of the Children

189 maxall4 2026-01-18 17:08:58 UTC asteriskmag.com Llama Share 88

A human team on Chelicer 14d discovers giant, mechanical "death-fleas" that destroy their weather station and kill a team member. The team recommends eradicating the creatures, which are threatening their agricultural operations, and their bosses agree, deploying drones to wipe them out.

The longest Greek word

187 firloop 2026-01-18 03:49:29 UTC en.wikipedia.org Llama Share 93

Lopado­temacho­selacho­galeo­kranio­leipsano­drim­hypo­trimmato­silphio­karabo­melito­katakechy­meno­kichl­epi­kossypho­phatto­perister­alektryon­opto­kephallio­kigklo­peleio­lagoio­siraio­baphe­tragano­pterygon is a 391 BC fictional dish from Aristophanes' comedy Assemblywomen. It's a fricassée with 16 sweet and sour ingredients including fish, fowl, and sauces.

What is Plan 9?

183 AlexeyBrin 2026-01-18 13:32:25 UTC fqa.9front.org Llama Share 125

Plan 9 is a research operating system developed at Bell Labs in the late 1980s, emphasizing simplicity and clarity. It provides a distributed computing environment with a unique file system and namespace manipulation capabilities.

Show HN: Dock – Slack minus the bloat, tax, and 90-day memory loss

177 yadavrh 2026-01-18 20:42:49 UTC getdock.io Llama Share 158

This platform offers real-time chat with a focus on deep work, decision tracking, and data security. It provides a simple, ad-free chat experience without AI features, with a free plan available for team history.

Show HN: Beats, a web-based drum machine

159 kinduff 2026-01-18 21:10:08 UTC beats.lasagna.pizza Full Share 48

A web-based drum machine inspired by Teenage Engineering Pocket Operators. Create, save, and share beats with 16-step sequencing and multiple instruments.

Show HN: Lume 0.2 – Build and Run macOS VMs with unattended setup

148 frabonacci 2026-01-18 17:53:21 UTC cua.ai Llama Share 42

Lume is an open-source VM runtime for macOS and Linux on Apple Silicon, allowing for automation and CI/CD pipelines. It provides a thin layer over Apple's Virtualization Framework for near-native speed and hardware-accelerated virtualization.

Starting from scratch: Training a 30M Topological Transformer

144 tuned 2026-01-18 11:39:14 UTC tuned.org.uk Llama Share 58

Tauformer is a topological transformer that injects domain structure into attention using a Graph Laplacian, replacing dot-product attention with Laplacian-derived scalars. It achieves a good result with a 30M-parameter run, showing a strong early phase and a lucky break to a low validation loss of 1.91.

U.S. Court Order Against Anna's Archive Spells More Trouble for the Site

126 t-3 2026-01-18 03:52:10 UTC torrentfreak.com Llama Share 75

Anna's Archive is facing domain troubles and a federal court injunction after scraping WorldCat data without permission. The permanent injunction prohibits the site's operator and third parties from scraping or distributing the data.

Around 1,500 soldiers on standby for deployment to Minneapolis

125 treadump 2026-01-18 19:09:43 UTC bbc.co.uk Llama Share 112

US President Donald Trump may deploy 1,500 soldiers from Alaska to Minneapolis if needed, amid anti-ICE protests. A federal judge has limited crowd control tactics used by ICE agents, allowing peaceful protests to continue.

How scientists are using Claude to accelerate research and discovery

124 gmays 2026-01-18 03:22:52 UTC anthropic.com Llama Share 75

Scientists are using AI to accelerate progress in various research areas, including life sciences, by automating tasks and making discoveries. AI-powered systems like Claude and Biomni are helping researchers interpret data, identify patterns, and make new discoveries.

Keeping 20k GPUs healthy

123 jxmorris12 2026-01-18 16:16:11 UTC modal.com Llama Share 58

Modal's GPU reliability system ensures 99.9% uptime by testing cloud instance types, preparing machine images, and performing passive and active healthchecking. They use semi-automated benchmarking and continuous integration to maintain high-quality machine images and detect GPU issues before they affect customers.

Computer Systems Security 6.566 / Spring 2024

123 barishnamazov 2026-01-18 00:09:43 UTC css.csail.mit.edu Llama Share 17

The course covers lectures on security topics such as threat models, OS and VM isolation, data center infrastructure, buffer overflow defenses, supply chain security, user authentication, messaging security, anonymous communication, and cybersecurity policy. The course includes labs and a final exam.

EU and Mercosur countries sign landmark free trade deal

115 perihelions 2026-01-18 10:13:27 UTC dw.com Llama Share 172

The European Union and Mercosur signed a free trade agreement slashing over 90% of tariffs between them. The deal aims to create one of the world's largest free trade zones, worth €111 billion in 2024.

Show HN: Figma-use – CLI to control Figma for AI agents

115 dannote 2026-01-18 05:55:48 UTC github.com/dannote Llama Share 37

The figma-use CLI allows users to create complex Figma layouts using JSX and React components, and also provides direct commands for simpler operations. It supports various features such as creating frames, text, components, auto-layout, and more, and can be used with LLMs like Claude Code and Cursor.

AI companies will fail. We can salvage something from the wreckage

106 kawera 2026-01-18 14:45:37 UTC theguardian.com Llama Share 99

The author, a science-fiction writer, argues that the AI bubble is driven by tech bosses who want to create reverse centaurs, where machines control humans, and that the primary goal of AI investment is to keep the market convinced that companies will continue to grow. The author suggests that the fight against the AI bubble requires building coalitions that understand and stress how AI ...

Batmobile: 10-20x Faster CUDA Kernels for Equivariant Graph Neural Networks

92 ipnon 2026-01-18 01:29:42 UTC elliotarledge.com Llama Share 11

Batmobile is a CUDA kernel that optimizes equivariant GNN operations, specifically spherical harmonics and tensor products, achieving 11.8x to 20.8x speedup over e3nn. It's a specialized, high-performance tool for molecular simulations.

Pentagon readies 1,500 troops to possibly deploy to Minnesota, US media say

88 pera 2026-01-18 09:24:21 UTC reuters.com Full Share 46

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Tired of AI, people are committing to the analog lifestyle in 2026

86 andy99 2026-01-18 19:04:48 UTC cnn.com Llama Share 56

People are embracing "analog lifestyles" to slow down and find tangible ways to complete daily tasks and find entertainment, especially with the rise of generative AI. This trend involves replacing digital activities with crafts, reading, and other offline hobbies, such as knitting and writing letters.

Breaking the Zimmermann Telegram (2018)

85 tony-allan 2026-01-18 19:19:48 UTC medium.com/lapsed-historian Llama Share 6

In 1917, British codebreakers De Grey and Dilly decrypted a German telegram, the Zimmermann Telegram, which incited Mexico to declare war on the US. The British used this intelligence to inform the US, but had to disguise the source to avoid revealing their method of intercepting US diplomatic traffic.

How the Lobsters front page works

81 g0xA52A2A 2026-01-18 17:38:22 UTC atharvaraykar.com Llama Share 33

The algorithm ranks stories based on hotness, order, and age, with hotness being the sum of tag modifiers and author boost, order being logarithmic engagement, and age being a linear increase over time. The algorithm allows new stories to rise and penalizes low-quality content, but its effectiveness depends on user participation and moderation.

Stop using MySQL in 2026, it is not true open source

74 thunderbong 2026-01-18 16:43:44 UTC optimizedbyotto.com Llama Share 35

The author suggests switching from MySQL to MariaDB due to Oracle's poor stewardship of the MySQL project and its declining popularity. MariaDB is a more open and community-driven alternative.

Show HN: Xenia – A monospaced font built with a custom Python engine

74 xeniafont 2026-01-18 10:39:52 UTC github.com/loretta1982 Full Share 43

I made this because monofont should not have to be fugly. I use it everyday and I always forget its monospace font.

Dark Mode vs. Light Mode: Which Is Better?

72 seanwilson 2026-01-18 01:55:34 UTC nngroup.com Llama Share 72

Dark mode may be better for people with visual impairments, especially those with cloudy ocular media, but light mode is generally better for normal vision users. Designers should allow users to switch to dark mode if they want to, but default to light mode for general populations.

TI-99/4A: Leaning More on the Firmware

69 ibobev 2026-01-18 23:19:19 UTC bumbershootsoft.wordpress.com Llama Share 45

The user is working on a project to master the TI-99/4A home computer's graphics chip and sound capabilities using the Graphics Programming Language (GPL) and has made progress on adding animated sprites and implementing collision detection. The user has also encountered some challenges and limitations with the GPL and the TI-99/4A's sound system, but has found ways to work around them and ...

Overlapping Markup

68 ripe 2026-01-18 10:37:59 UTC en.wikipedia.org Llama Share 11

Overlap in markup languages occurs when a document has multiple non-hierarchical structures that interact in a non-hierarchical manner. Various approaches, including standoff XML and graph-based formalisms, have been developed to represent overlapping markup in a non-overlapping language.

The Walls Are Closing in on Tesla

64 enopod_ 2026-01-18 08:39:42 UTC planetearthandbeyond.co Llama Share 98

Elon Musk's ignorance, hubris, and authoritarianism have led to numerous failures at Tesla, including the company's door handles, Cybertruck, and Full Self-Driving (FSD) technology, which has resulted in declining sales and revenue. Musk's mistakes have also allowed competitors like BYD and VW to surpass Tesla in the electric vehicle market, and Tesla is now struggling to compete in the ...

Launching the Handmade Software Foundation

62 DeathArrow 2026-01-18 07:01:12 UTC handmade.network Llama Share 39

The Handmade Software Foundation is now a 501(c)(6) nonprofit corporation, allowing it to support Handmade software development and exempting it from income tax. The foundation aims to foster self-sustaining businesses and provide resources for Handmade programmers to launch and maintain their projects.

Purdue blocks admission of many Chinese grad students in unwritten policy

61 bikenaga 2026-01-18 15:55:26 UTC science.org Full Share 70

Show HN: GibRAM an in-memory ephemeral GraphRAG runtime for retrieval

60 ktyptorio 2026-01-18 06:47:17 UTC github.com/gibram-io Llama Share 9

GibRAM is an in-memory knowledge graph server for retrieval augmented generation workflows. It combines graph store and vector search for connected information retrieval.

Show HN: Zsweep – Play Minesweeper using only Vim motions

58 oug-t 2026-01-18 14:00:00 UTC zsweep.com Full Share 26

Play Zsweep, a fast-paced, keyboard-centric Minesweeper game inspired by Monkeytype. Track stats, use Vim motions, and enjoy a distraction-free experience.

The guide to real-world EV battery health

58 giuliomagnifico 2026-01-18 12:45:40 UTC geotab.com Llama Share 103

Electric vehicle battery degradation rates vary by model and operating conditions, with high-power DC fast charging, hot climates, and extreme state of charge exposure accelerating aging. Fleet managers can minimize battery stress by prioritizing lower-power charging, being aware of climate conditions, and optimizing vehicle utilization to maximize ROI and sustainability targets.

60% of Legal Searches Now End Without a Click

51 atreeleaf 2026-01-18 18:40:20 UTC talk24.ai Llama Share 61

Google's AI Overviews are changing how people find lawyers, with 70-80% of users expected to get answers directly on the results page by mid-2026. Law firms must adapt by building presence across multiple platforms and focusing on brand recognition, community involvement, and authoritative content to stay visible.

IRISC: An ARMv7 assembly interpreter and computer architecture simulator

50 rtybanana 2026-01-18 00:05:02 UTC polysoftit.co.uk Llama Share 4

iRISC is an interactive web app introducing RISC computer architecture and ARMv7 assembly language. It provides a simple tutorial on assembly basics and computer architecture with optional demo files for exploration.

The Human in the Loop

47 artur-gawlik 2026-01-18 22:47:27 UTC adventures.nodeland.dev Llama Share 28

The author disagrees with Mike Arnaldi's statement that software development is dead, arguing that the role of software engineers has shifted to reviewing and assessing AI-generated code. The author believes that reviewing is crucial to ensure accountability and prevent bugs.

Microslop: A Web Browser Extension

46 Nales 2026-01-18 19:41:40 UTC github.com/4o4-wasd Full Share 7

An extension that converts Microsoft to Microslop. Contribute to 4O4-wasd/Microslop development by creating an account on GitHub.

How do I stop participating?

43 JuanJohnJames 2026-01-18 00:30:30 UTC geohot.github.io Llama Share 14

The user, a tech entrepreneur, advises against working for big tech and instead advocates for creating sustainable, open-source companies that benefit the future. They share their own experiences and mission to commoditize petaflops and democratize access to powerful computing resources.

Show HN: Open-source certificate from GitHub activity

42 brendonmatos 2026-01-18 15:52:05 UTC certificate.brendonmatos.com Full Share 14

Enter your GitHub username to generate a personalized contribution certificate you can share online or print for display.

The cleaner: One woman’s mission to help Britain’s hoarders

41 Qem 2026-01-18 14:55:12 UTC aljazeera.com Llama Share 61

Jo Powell, director of Hoarder Clean Up UK, helps clients clear cluttered homes, often due to mental health issues or trauma. She understands the emotional struggle, having experienced grief and hoarding tendencies herself.

How Warhammer became one of Britain’s biggest companies

38 GeoAtreides 2026-01-18 19:31:11 UTC theguardian.com Llama Share 59

Games Workshop, the parent company of Warhammer, has become a £6bn business through its enduring appeal to gamers and hobbyists. The company's secret to success lies in its focus on creativity, community, and expert staff, making it an experience rather than just a shop.

Show HN: HTTP:COLON – A quick HTTP header/directive inspector and reference

37 ultimoo 2026-01-18 18:03:03 UTC httpcolon.dev Llama Share 4

HTTP headers contain crucial info about requests and responses, optimizing web apps for performance, security, and functionality. Understanding HTTP headers is essential for web developers to build high-quality web applications.

When Sysadmins Ruled the Earth (2006)

37 b112 2026-01-18 11:59:32 UTC craphound.com Llama Share 2

Felix, a systems administrator, receives a call from his wife Kelly at 2AM, informing him that their baby, 2.0, has died. Felix rushes to the data center, where he and his colleague Van try to fix a massive flashworm attack on the network.

Stirling Cycle Machine Analysis

34 akshatjiwan 2026-01-18 20:45:54 UTC ohioopen.library.ohio.edu Llama Share 14

This web resource is a self-contained learning tool for Stirling cycle machine analysis and development. It includes MATLAB modules for thermodynamic, heat transfer, and fluid flow analysis.

Hypnosis with Aphantasia

34 danhite 2026-01-18 07:59:36 UTC aphantasia.com Llama Share 63

The author with aphantasia adapts to guided meditation and hypnosis by using perception and memory instead of visualization. They achieve deep relaxation and therapeutic goals through a "pretend-and-perceive" approach.

Avoiding fan traps in database design and system diagrams

33 billyp-rva 2026-01-18 12:34:57 UTC ilograph.com Llama Share 4

A fan trap occurs when multiple 1:N relations are joined on the "1" side, causing information loss. It can be resolved by adding pass-through arrows or detailed intermediate resources to retain connections.

Kotlin's Rich Errors: Native, Typed Errors Without Exceptions

31 todsacerdoti 2026-01-18 12:45:11 UTC cekrem.github.io Llama Share 36

Kotlin's Rich Errors feature introduces union types for explicit error handling, allowing functions to return values like String | Error. This shift makes errors part of the type system, forcing developers to handle them explicitly.

Mystery of the Head Activator

30 mailyk 2026-01-18 18:18:34 UTC asimov.press Llama Share 4

Chica Schaller discovered the "head activator" molecule in hydra, a freshwater cnidarian, in 1973, but her findings were impossible to replicate. The discovery was part of the Gierer-Meinhardt model, which explained morphogenesis in hydra.

Why the Tech World Thinks the American Dream Is Dying

29 Brajeshwar 2026-01-18 15:09:37 UTC wsj.com Full Share 83

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Captive Wi-Fi

27 nomilk 2026-01-18 16:27:42 UTC en.wikipedia.org Llama Share 23

A captive portal is a web page displayed to users before granting access to a network, often requiring authentication or acceptance of terms. It's used for open wireless networks, marketing, and commercial communication purposes, and can be bypassed using various methods.

Gold fever, cold, and the true adventures of Jack London in the wild

25 janandonly 2026-01-18 13:09:50 UTC smithsonianmag.com Llama Share 0

Jack London, a 21-year-old writer, joined the Klondike gold rush in 1897 and spent nine months in the Yukon Territory, where he drew inspiration for his famous novel "The Call of the Wild." London's experiences as a prospector and his relationships with the people and dogs he met shaped his writing and made him a celebrated author.

€5k Swiss cameras with zero electronics

24 reconnecting 2026-01-18 12:26:41 UTC alpa.swiss Full Share 4

Swiss made modular technical cameras built for precision, craft, and longevity. Explore systems, lenses, and experiences from ALPA of Switzerland.

Simple GIS on Potato

23 born-jre 2026-01-18 22:15:01 UTC github.com/blue-monads Full Share 6

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The Harvesting of Lettuce

23 HR01 2026-01-18 13:54:09 UTC sftw.substack.com Llama Share 4

Automating lettuce harvesting is a challenging task that has been attempted for over 64 years, but current machines lack the speed, quality, and cost-effectiveness of human labor. The AgTech ecosystem is working to solve this problem through collaboration and innovation, with organizations like YCEDA, The Reservoir, and Axis Ag providing support and infrastructure for startups and growers to ...

A pandemic rescue became a 30-year debt trap

21 iancmceachern 2026-01-18 18:23:14 UTC thehill.com Full Share 10

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Data Activation Thoughts

21 galsapir 2026-01-18 00:49:40 UTC galsapir.github.io Llama Share 5

The value of proprietary data in AI has shifted from mere possession to effective activation, requiring transformation into a form that can be digested by large language models. Healthcare data is a prime battleground for frontier AI companies, with recent research demonstrating the potential of structured medical data to improve LLM clinical performance.

The relentless rule of my fitness tracker

20 Arnt 2026-01-18 04:26:29 UTC timharford.com Llama Share 8

The author credits a cheap fitness watch for changing their life by encouraging consistent running and progress. However, they also highlight the downsides of quantification, including overtraining and prioritizing trackable activities over others.

Pushing the smallest possible change to production

18 GeneralMaximus 2026-01-18 05:04:39 UTC ankursethi.com Llama Share 3

The user pushes a small change into production during their first week to learn the new environment and build relationships with coworkers. This exercise helps them navigate the workplace, understand workflows, and establish a fruitful working relationship.

Stop calling it vibe coding

17 swah 2026-01-18 10:32:13 UTC davekiss.com Llama Share 25

The author discusses how AI-assisted development has evolved from "vibe coding" to a more structured approach requiring skilled supervision, where experts use AI tools to automate tasks while maintaining judgment and expertise. The author argues that while AI tools have brought efficiency, they also pose a risk of diminishing the craft and skill of software development, and that developers ...

Evolution Unleashed (2018)

15 DiabloD3 2026-01-18 19:21:14 UTC aeon.co Llama Share 0

Evolutionary biologists are rethinking the traditional view of evolution, considering new factors like epigenetics and developmental processes. This shift, known as the extended evolutionary synthesis, aims to provide a more nuanced understanding of how organisms adapt and evolve.

Project Mercury and the Sofar Bomb

15 verzali 2026-01-18 11:51:21 UTC thequantumcat.space Llama Share 2

NASA used SOFAR bombs to locate Project Mercury capsules in the ocean. The bombs relied on sound waves traveling through a specific underwater channel to help locate the capsules.

Echo Chess: The Quest for Solvability (2023)

15 kurinikku 2026-01-18 10:24:55 UTC web.archive.org Llama Share 1

The user discusses their game Echo Chess, a single-player chess variant where players capture pieces to become them, and must clear the board while navigating obstacles and changing piece abilities. The game has two modes: Classic, with 15 manually designed levels, and Endless, with infinite randomly generated levels, and uses a custom encoding system called compoundFEN to store game states.

The life of a playboy publisher who shaped 20th-century literature

12 benbreen 2026-01-18 00:41:51 UTC washingtonpost.com Full Share 2