France dumps Zoom and Teams as Europe seeks digital autonomy from the US

1147 AareyBaba 2026-02-03 16:39:18 UTC apnews.com Llama Share 598

European governments are turning to domestic or free alternatives to reduce reliance on US Big Tech companies, driven by concerns over data privacy and digital sovereignty. The push for "digital sovereignty" is gaining momentum as the US takes a more belligerent posture towards Europe.

Data centers in space makes no sense

1113 ajyoon 2026-02-03 19:37:30 UTC civai.org Llama Share 1342

SpaceX acquired xAI to form a $1.25 trillion company aiming to send data centers into space. However, experts argue this concept is a fantasy due to scalability, upgrade, and cost-effectiveness issues.

Qwen3-Coder-Next

733 danielhanchen 2026-02-03 16:01:50 UTC qwen.ai Llama Share 428

Qwen3-Coder-Next is an open-weight language model for coding agents with strong capabilities and lower inference costs. It excels at long-horizon reasoning and multi-turn tasks, outperforming larger models in some agent-centric evaluations.

What's up with all those equals signs anyway?

691 todsacerdoti 2026-02-03 09:37:40 UTC lars.ingebrigtsen.no Llama Share 191

People are posting old emails on Twitter with equals signs, which are used to indicate line breaks in old email formats. The equals signs remain due to incorrect decoding of quoted printable characters.

New York’s budget bill would require “blocking technology” on all 3D printers

680 ptorrone 2026-02-03 15:51:42 UTC blog.adafruit.com Full Share 820

X offices raided in France as UK opens fresh investigation into Grok

595 vikaveri 2026-02-03 10:08:52 UTC bbc.com Llama Share 1107

French prosecutor's office raided X's Paris office investigating unlawful data extraction and child pornography. Elon Musk and former CEO Linda Yaccarino summoned to hearings over suspected crimes.

Agent Skills

541 mooreds 2026-02-03 14:09:54 UTC agentskills.io Llama Share 260

Agent Skills provide procedural knowledge and context to agents, enabling them to perform tasks more accurately and efficiently. This open standard allows skill authors to deploy capabilities across multiple agents and teams to capture organizational knowledge.

Deno Sandbox

531 johnspurlock 2026-02-03 17:33:20 UTC deno.com Llama Share 172

Deno Sandbox provides lightweight Linux microVMs for running untrusted code with defense-in-depth security. It controls network egress, protects secrets, and allows direct deployment to Deno Deploy without rebuilding.

Banning lead in gas worked. The proof is in our hair

383 geox 2026-02-03 01:52:21 UTC attheu.utah.edu Llama Share 340

Scientists at the University of Utah analyzed hair samples to show a significant decline in lead levels since 1970, when EPA regulations were established. The study found lead levels were 100 times higher before regulations, and have since decreased to less than 1 part per million.

Notepad++ supply chain attack breakdown

382 natebc 2026-02-03 22:35:27 UTC securelist.com Llama Share 196

Notepad++ developers reported a supply chain attack from June to December 2025, with attackers rotating C2 server addresses and using various infection chains. Kaspersky solutions blocked identified attacks, and the attackers used different payloads, including Cobalt Strike Beacon and Chrysalis backdoor.

Xcode 26.3 – Developers can leverage coding agents directly in Xcode

369 davidbarker 2026-02-03 18:04:08 UTC apple.com Llama Share 328

Xcode 26.3 introduces agentic coding, allowing developers to use coding agents like Claude Agent and Codex for greater autonomy. This feature streamlines workflows, boosts productivity, and enables developers to focus on innovation.

Understanding Neural Network, Visually

346 surprisetalk 2026-02-03 14:49:11 UTC visualrambling.space Llama Share 53

User is learning about neural networks from basics, focusing on visualization to understand how they work. They explain a simple use case of recognizing handwritten numbers using neural networks with input, processing, and output.

Bunny Database

321 dabinat 2026-02-03 12:13:44 UTC bunny.net Llama Share 136

Bunny Database is a SQLite-compatible managed service that offers low latency, flexible region deployment, and cost-efficient pricing. It's designed for developers who want a simple, reliable database without the high costs of DBaaS platforms.

221 Cannon is Not For Sale

319 mecredis 2026-02-03 16:56:06 UTC fredbenenson.com Llama Share 272

The author's vacant land in Wilton, CT was targeted by a scammer who impersonated him and his brother, attempting to sell the property multiple times. The scammer used fake IDs and communicated through email and text messages to avoid detection.

AliSQL: Alibaba's open-source MySQL with vector and DuckDB engines

306 baotiao 2026-02-03 18:40:18 UTC github.com/alibaba Llama Share 49

AliSQL is Alibaba's MySQL branch with performance optimizations and features for large-scale applications. It integrates DuckDB and supports vector processing for AI-driven applications.

A sane but bull case on Clawdbot / OpenClaw

296 brdd 2026-02-03 15:47:10 UTC brandon.wang Llama Share 479

The user has been experimenting with OpenClaw (ClawDBot) and found it to be incredibly helpful in automating various tasks, such as calendar organization, text message summarization, and price tracking, and has given it access to sensitive information like bank accounts and 2FA codes. Despite the risks, the user believes that the benefits of using ClawDBot outweigh the risks and has found ...

Prek: A better, faster, drop-in pre-commit replacement, engineered in Rust

290 fortuitous-frog 2026-02-03 16:29:34 UTC github.com/j178 Llama Share 123

prek is a Rust-based alternative to pre-commit, offering faster performance and additional features. It provides a single binary with no dependencies, improved toolchain installations, and parallel hook execution.

X offices raided in France

289 labrador 2026-02-03 16:14:17 UTC apnews.com Llama Share 15

French prosecutors raided X's offices over allegations of spreading child abuse images and deepfakes. Elon Musk and X are also under investigation by Britain's data privacy regulator over handling of personal data with AI chatbot Grok.

Floppinux – An Embedded Linux on a Single Floppy, 2025 Edition

252 GalaxySnail 2026-02-03 04:33:25 UTC krzysztofjankowski.com Llama Share 190

FLOPPINUX is a Linux tutorial released in 2021, updated in 2025 with a new tutorial and latest kernel. The tutorial guides users to create a custom 32-bit Linux system with minimal tools and hardware support.

How does misalignment scale with model intelligence and task complexity?

241 salkahfi 2026-02-03 00:28:06 UTC alignment.anthropic.com Llama Share 79

AI failures may look more like industrial accidents due to incoherent behavior rather than systematically pursuing misaligned goals. As AI becomes more capable, its failures tend to become increasingly dominated by variance rather than bias, making it a hot mess rather than a coherent optimizer of the wrong goal.

Learning from context is harder than we thought

240 limoce 2026-02-03 13:07:37 UTC hy.tencent.com Llama Share 134

Language models are not yet reliable context learners, failing on most tasks despite having access to all required information. Current models rely on parametric knowledge and struggle with inductive reasoning, context length, and complexity.

Where did all the starships go?

223 speckx 2026-02-03 13:27:08 UTC datawrapper.de Llama Share 340

Jonathan from Datawrapper analyzed science fiction and fantasy novel titles over decades using the ISFDB database. Classic sci-fi keywords peaked in the 1950s-60s and declined, while fantasy keywords increased, especially after 2000, with Harry Potter and Lord of the Rings influencing the trend.

Tractor

207 surprisetalk 2026-02-03 21:04:59 UTC incoherency.co.uk Llama Share 62

The user built an electric tractor for children, powered by a 350W DC motor and a 36v Li-ion ebike battery, with adjustable seat and cable-operated disc brake. The tractor has poor handling characteristics for adults but is suitable for small children, and the user encountered various challenges during its construction.

Show HN: Safe-now.live – Ultra-light emergency info site (<10KB)

194 tinuviel 2026-02-03 09:06:04 UTC safe-now.live Llama Share 94

Severe winter storms and natural disasters are affecting the US, prompting emergency preparedness and response measures. Key steps include staying informed, having a disaster plan, and knowing emergency contact numbers.

Stay Away from My Trash

191 EvgeniyZh 2026-02-03 06:53:23 UTC tldraw.dev Llama Share 79

The author of tldraw is considering shutting down external contributions due to an influx of low-quality AI-generated pull requests. They argue that code is now easy to write with AI tools, making external contributions less valuable.

Coding assistants are solving the wrong problem

189 jinhkuan 2026-02-03 04:25:35 UTC bicameral-ai.com Llama Share 147

Developers struggle with AI coding assistants due to unclear requirements and edge cases, leading to increased ambiguity and technical debt. To improve the development lifecycle, developers need more context and flexibility in product meetings, such as real-time engineering displays and code review bots.

MenuetOS – a GUI OS that boots from a single floppy disk

181 pjerem 2026-02-03 07:03:34 UTC menuetos.net Llama Share 37

MenuetOS is a 64bit assembly OS with pre-emptive multitasking, GUI, and multiprocessor support. It's written in 64bit assembly for speed and compactness, with a responsive GUI and support for various applications.

LLMs as the new high level language

176 swah 2026-02-03 10:00:03 UTC federicopereiro.com Llama Share 361

The user proposes a hypothesis that LLM agents will revolutionize software development by allowing humans to build 10x more with less effort, and suggests that this can be measured by the actual functional output delivered, not just lines of code. The user addresses common objections to this hypothesis, including concerns about quality, understandability, and the potential for LLM-generated ...

DNS Explained – How Domain Names Get Resolved

169 okchildhood 2026-02-03 09:43:36 UTC bhusalmanish.com.np Llama Share 52

The user learned about DNS propagation and TTL after experiencing issues with their domain not updating, and they now understand how DNS works as a chain of referrals from root servers to TLD servers to authoritative nameservers. They also learned about DNS record types such as A, AAAA, CNAME, MX, and TXT records, and how to use them for subdomains, email delivery, and domain verification.

Unseen Footage of Atari Battlezone Arcade Cabinet Production

162 videotopia 2026-02-03 08:49:40 UTC arcadeblogger.com Llama Share 59

The author returns to their blog after 18 months, sharing previously unseen footage of Battlezone cabinets being built at Atari in 1980. The video showcases the production process, highlighting the engineering challenges and attention to detail that went into creating the iconic cabinet.

China Moon Mission: Aiming for 2030 lunar landing

161 rbanffy 2026-02-03 19:32:11 UTC spectrum.ieee.org Llama Share 172

China's space program is steadily advancing with goals to land astronauts on the moon by 2030 and establish a base. NASA is concerned about being left behind, with a lunar landing by 2028 a priority.

Y Combinator will let founders receive funds in stablecoins

160 shscs911 2026-02-03 18:28:48 UTC fortune.com Llama Share 298

Y Combinator will allow its spring cohort to receive funding in stablecoins, specifically USDC, on various blockchains. This move is part of the incubator's focus on stablecoins, which are seen as a key area for startup ideas.

Anthropic is Down

154 ersiees 2026-02-03 15:48:03 UTC updog.ai Full Share 144

Updog By Datadog lets you spot issues with Anthropic early, backed by real impact across Datadog customer base. No status page updates.

Rentahuman – The Meatspace Layer for AI

149 p0nce 2026-02-03 09:30:07 UTC rentahuman.ai Full Share 109

AI agents can rent humans for real-world physical tasks. MCP server integration, REST API, flexible payments. ClawdBots, MoltBots, OpenClaws welcome. Book humans for pickups, meetings, errands, research, and more.

I made 20 GDPR deletion requests. 12 were ignored

143 nikola-k 2026-02-03 17:48:22 UTC nikolak.com Llama Share 133

The author of this article has made 20 GDPR data deletion requests to various companies, with only 2 complying immediately and 6 after filing a complaint with the data protection office.

GitHub discusses giving maintainers control to disable PRs

138 aofeisheng 2026-02-03 00:30:02 UTC github.com/orgs Full Share 68

Hey everyone, I wanted to provide an update on a critical issue affecting the open source community: the increasing volume of low-quality contributions that is creating significant operational chal...

Ask HN: Is there anyone here who still uses slide rules?

123 blenderob 2026-02-03 14:10:21 UTC news.ycombinator.com Llama Share 123

User shares their grandfather's slide rule and inherited abacus, but hasn't used them. They're interested in hearing about others who still use these "dead skills."

1 kilobyte is precisely 1000 bytes?

119 surprisetalk 2026-02-03 16:53:50 UTC waspdev.com Llama Share 414

Computer memory units can be either decimal or binary, with binary units often being powers of 2. The IEC introduced binary prefixes to avoid confusion, such as Ki for 1024 bytes.

Sandboxing AI Agents in Linux

118 speckx 2026-02-03 17:35:37 UTC blog.senko.net Llama Share 67

User uses AI agent Claude Code for software development and wants to sandbox it for security. They use bubblewrap to create a lightweight sandbox that allows direct file access and network connectivity while limiting potential damage.

AI didn't break copyright law, it just exposed how broken it was

116 at1as 2026-02-03 15:52:42 UTC jasonwillems.com Llama Share 136

The rise of AI has exposed the limitations of copyright law, which was designed for a world of static, general-purpose works, but now faces challenges from dynamic, personalized, and on-demand experiences. The debate over AI copyright is not just about regulating AI, but also about rethinking the nature of content itself and the laws that govern it.

FlashAttention-T: Towards Tensorized Attention

115 matt_d 2026-02-03 21:15:48 UTC dl.acm.org Full Share 57

A century of hair samples proves leaded gas ban worked

115 jnord 2026-02-03 05:38:51 UTC arstechnica.com Llama Share 24

Scientists at the University of Utah analyzed human hair samples and found a 100-fold decrease in lead concentrations since the 1970s, confirming the effectiveness of EPA regulations. The study's findings are timely given concerns over potential deregulation of EPA's mission and the importance of maintaining environmental regulations.

How to carry more than your own bodyweight (2025)

111 1659447091 2026-02-03 02:55:38 UTC bbc.com Llama Share 105

Vietnamese farm workers use long springy bamboo poles to reduce the effort required to carry heavy loads by 18%, and experts recommend building muscle through consistent strength training to increase load-carrying abilities. Incorporating strength training into exercise routines can improve health, mobility, and mental health, and various techniques such as using supports and spring-loaded ...

OpenClaw is basically a cascade of LLMs in prime position to mess stuff up

110 Beeroness 2026-02-03 19:26:05 UTC cacm.acm.org Llama Share 68

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From Tobacco to Ultraprocessed Food: How Industry Fuels Preventable Disease

104 jbotz 2026-02-03 08:42:51 UTC onlinelibrary.wiley.com Full Share 170

The next steps for Airbus' big bet on open rotor engines

99 CGMthrowaway 2026-02-03 15:31:40 UTC aerospaceamerica.aiaa.org Llama Share 86

Airbus is planning a new single-aisle aircraft with a potential game-changing engine, the open rotor, which could significantly reduce fuel consumption and noise. The engine's development is ongoing with CFM International, with plans for flight tests by the end of this decade and a possible debut in the 2030s.

AI and Trust (2023)

98 insuranceguru 2026-02-03 20:49:30 UTC schneier.com Llama Share 20

The speaker argues that trust is essential to society and that humans are naturally trusting, but that corporations and artificial intelligence systems are not trustworthy and will exploit this trust for their own profit. To create trustworthy AI, the speaker advocates for government regulation, including AI transparency laws, laws regulating AI safety, and laws enforcing the trustworthiness ...

An interactive version of Byrne's The Elements of Euclid (1847)

97 tzury 2026-02-03 05:49:56 UTC c82.net Full Share 23

A reproduction of Oliver Byrne’s celebrated work from 1847 plus interactive diagrams, cross references, and posters designed by Nicholas Rougeux Learn about Byrne’s original publication and how this site was made including design, typography, and more. Decorate your walls with a colorful detailed poster of every geometric illustration from Oliver Byrne’s colorful 1847 edition of Euclid’s Elements.

Data Brokers Can Fuel Violence Against Public Servants

93 achristmascarl 2026-02-03 15:28:59 UTC wired.com Llama Share 65

A new report finds that US state-level consumer privacy laws do not protect public servants from data breaches. The report advocates for legislation to regulate public records and data brokers to prevent stalking and harassment of public servants.

Plasma Effect (2016)

88 todsacerdoti 2026-02-03 06:26:01 UTC 4rknova.com Llama Share 18

The plasma effect is a procedural graphics technique creating organic patterns through sinusoidal wave interference and color mapping. It combines sine and cosine functions with different frequencies and phases to produce a flowing, pulsing appearance.

Anthropic AI tool sparks selloff from software to broader market

86 garbawarb 2026-02-03 20:21:21 UTC bloomberg.com Llama Share 72

A new AI automation tool caused a $285 billion stock rout in software, financial services, and asset management sectors. Stocks like US software and financial services firms declined by 6% and 7% respectively.

How vibe coding is killing open source

82 msolujic 2026-02-03 20:02:53 UTC hackaday.com Llama Share 62

The use of LLM-backed chatbots in software development, also known as "vibe coding," may be detrimental to the Open Source ecosystem by reducing user interaction and making it harder to start new projects. However, some users argue that LLMs can be a useful tool for developers, especially for tasks that require significant research or repetitive coding, and that they can help promote a "smart ...

The browser catches homograph attacks, the terminal doesn't

81 MrBuddyCasino 2026-02-03 13:06:19 UTC github.com/sheeki03 Llama Share 50

Tirith guards against malicious scripts by analyzing input and trust signals. It replaces curl | bash with a safer, interactive process.

What Is Ruliology?

79 helloplanets 2026-02-03 06:40:40 UTC writings.stephenwolfram.com Llama Share 78

Ruliology is a new science that studies the behavior of simple rules in the computational universe, exploring how they generate complexity and unexpected patterns. It's a fundamental science that provides raw material for making models, and its future is wide open for exploration and discovery.

Show HN: Sandboxing untrusted code using WebAssembly

76 mavdol04 2026-02-03 14:28:01 UTC github.com/mavdol Llama Share 25

Capsule is a runtime for isolated AI tasks with secure, long-running workflows and resource control. It supports Python, TypeScript, and JavaScript with configurable resource limits and sandboxed execution.

A Fresh Look at IBM 3270 Information Display System

71 rbanffy 2026-02-03 16:40:52 UTC rs-online.com Llama Share 24

The IBM 3270 Information Display System was a key component in mainframe computers, enabling thousands of users to access a single mainframe. It featured a data stream with buffers that allowed for efficient communication and was later adapted for use with TCP/IP.

Launch HN: Modelence (YC S25) – App Builder with TypeScript / MongoDB Framework

71 eduardpi 2026-02-03 16:03:21 UTC news.ycombinator.com Llama Share 44

Aram and Eduard, co-founders of Modelence, created an open-source full-stack framework for AI coding, combining TypeScript and MongoDB for error prevention and schema management. Modelence aims to simplify AI app development with a built-in auth, database, and DevOps agent for observability and error handling.

Show HN: Minikv – Distributed key-value and object store in Rust (Raft, S3 API)

71 whispem 2026-02-03 08:00:19 UTC github.com/whispem Llama Share 38

minikv is a Rust-based distributed key-value store with strong consistency, durability, and observability, suitable for learning and experimenting with distributed systems. It's a reference implementation for engineers learning Rust and distributed systems.

LNAI – Define AI coding tool configs once, sync to Claude, Cursor, Codex, etc.

70 iamkrystian17 2026-02-03 08:45:57 UTC github.com/krystianjonca Full Share 30

Stop maintaining separate config files for every AI coding tool. Define once in .ai/, sync everywhere. npm install -g lnai lnai init # Create .ai/ configuration lnai validate # Check for errors lnai sync # Export to native tool configs

Show HN: C discrete event SIM w stackful coroutines runs 45x faster than SimPy

69 ambonvik 2026-02-03 16:09:07 UTC github.com/ambonvik Llama Share 18

Cimba is a fast discrete event simulation library written in C and assembly with POSIX pthreads. It runs 40-50 times faster than SimPy equivalents and provides high-resolution simulation modeling.

Show HN: Octosphere, a tool to decentralise scientific publishing

64 crimsoneer 2026-02-03 17:11:42 UTC octosphere.social Llama Share 34

Octosphere connects academic publishing to the social web by syncing research to the AT Protocol network. This allows researchers to share their work with broader audiences and increase visibility beyond traditional channels.

Tadpole – A modular and extensible DSL built for web scraping

63 zachperkitny 2026-02-03 16:29:13 UTC tadpolehq.com Full Share 13

Tadpole is built to be composable by allowing you to import modules from local files or remote repositories! All of the complexity of interacting with the browser is now completely abstracted away by the language! Building scrapers has never been easier!

Show HN: GitHub Browser Plugin for AI Contribution Blame in Pull Requests

62 rbbydotdev 2026-02-03 14:35:25 UTC blog.rbby.dev Llama Share 34

The proliferation of AI code-generating tools like Claude Code and Cursor has led to concerns about AI contributions in open-source projects. The git-ai project allows developers to track AI code contributions across their team and codebase, providing valuable insights and attribution.

Spain to ban social media access for under-16s, PM Sanchez says

60 xavaki 2026-02-03 11:05:32 UTC reuters.com Full Share 106

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uLauncher

58 dtj1123 2026-02-03 11:41:11 UTC github.com/jrpie Llama Share 28

Launcher is a minimal Android home screen with swipe gestures and button presses for app launching. It's free, efficient, and customizable with a simple interface.

Ask HN: Where do all the web devs talk?

56 LinguaBrowse 2026-02-03 03:37:36 UTC news.ycombinator.com Llama Share 52

You're a long-time Twitter user struggling to connect with web devs, who seem scarce on the platform. You've tried BlueSky but it's also quiet, making you wonder if web devs prefer old-school bulletin boards and forums or if you're just in a different bubble.

Evolution of car door handles over the decades

55 andsoitis 2026-02-03 08:24:36 UTC newatlas.com Llama Share 79

Automotive door handles have evolved over five decades, from simple bars to modern flush handles that improve aerodynamics. Modern handles often use rods or cables to transfer human motion to the latch, with some using actuators or springs for safety and convenience.

Ask HN: Anyone else struggle with how to learn coding in the AI era?

54 44Bulldog 2026-02-03 03:39:12 UTC news.ycombinator.com Llama Share 67

You're a relatively new programmer struggling with imposter syndrome and balancing AI-assisted coding with learning. You're seeking strategies to efficiently ship projects while ensuring you understand the code.

Young adults report lower life satisfaction in Sweden

51 late 2026-02-03 17:12:53 UTC internationaljournalofwellbeing.org Full Share 92

Return to Article Details Flourishing in Sweden: Great overall—but not for all

Total surface area required to fuel the world with solar (2009)

51 robtherobber 2026-02-03 08:42:10 UTC landartgenerator.org Llama Share 102

To power the world with 100% renewable energy by 2030, we need approximately 496,805 square kilometers of solar panels, roughly equal to the area of Spain. This area can be reduced by 5-25% with the help of other clean energy sources like wind, hydroelectric, and wave power.

A11yJSON: A standard to describe the accessibility of the physical world

49 robin_reala 2026-02-03 10:21:37 UTC sozialhelden.github.io Llama Share 6

A11yJSON is an open standard for exchanging accessibility information based on GeoJSON, developed by Sozialhelden e.V. It provides a data model for structuring accessibility data, with a npm module for web and Node.js validation and error messages.

Coding Agents and Use Cases

49 vinhnx 2026-02-03 08:41:19 UTC justsitandgrin.im Llama Share 9

When choosing a coding agent, prioritize your team's primary use case and constraints over "today's best model" lists, and stick with one tool until you have a strong reason to reassess. The author recommends Amp and OpenCode as top choices, citing their pre-made choices, unified multi-model environments, and ability to improve morale and collaboration.

Welcome to the Room – A lesson in leadership by Satya Nadella

48 kaonwarb 2026-02-03 17:49:49 UTC jsnover.com Llama Share 50

Satya Nadella's speech emphasizes delivering outsized success with allocated resources, being intellectually honest, and monitoring progress. Executives must manufacture success, not just manage decline, and provide clarity and energy to their teams.

Ga68, a GNU Algol 68 Compiler

48 matt_d 2026-02-03 15:38:24 UTC fosdem.org Full Share 22

Planetary Roller Screws

48 everlier 2026-02-03 08:59:59 UTC humanityslastmachine.com Full Share 10

A deep dive on humanoid robotics hardware and the technology shaping our future

KDE's new Plasma Login Manager is tightly bound to systemd

47 voxadam 2026-02-03 13:32:06 UTC forums.freebsd.org Llama Share 73

KDE's new Plasma Login Manager is tightly bound to systemd, making it unusable on systemd-free Linux distributions and BSD systems. It will be released in Plasma 6.6, but users on non-systemd systems can still use the KDE Plasma desktop environment with SDDM or other startup mechanisms.

Show HN: difi – A Git diff TUI with Neovim integration (written in Go)

45 oug-t 2026-02-03 13:47:24 UTC github.com/oug-t Llama Share 47

difi is a CLI tool with features like auto-open, visual diff, and interactive review. It can be used as a native git command by adding an alias in the global git config.

Selection rather than prediction

43 languid-photic 2026-02-03 23:31:05 UTC voratiq.com Llama Share 20

Using multiple coding agents in parallel can significantly improve the chances of getting the best output, with a top-7 cohort achieving a 91% win rate compared to a single top agent's 24% win rate. The best agent for a given task is hard to predict in advance, but running a few from the top tier can usually get it right, making it worth the investment of running multiple agents.

Decentralizing my smartphone with single purpose devices

43 speckx 2026-02-03 14:09:10 UTC ambertherambler.bearblog.dev Llama Share 65

The writer is nostalgic for the pre-smartphone era when internet use was deliberate and not constant. They're taking steps to decentralize their smartphone use and reclaim time for more meaningful activities.

The Singularity Is Always Near (2006)

42 rmason 2026-02-03 00:32:41 UTC kk.org Llama Share 68

The author argues that the concept of a technological singularity is an illusion, as exponential growth appears to approach infinity but is always "just about now." The singularity is a phantom that will materialize anytime you observe exponential acceleration retrospectively.

Defining Safe Hardware Design [pdf]

41 rachitnigam 2026-02-03 17:12:04 UTC people.csail.mit.edu Llama Share 5

Researchers propose developing sophisticated type systems for hardware description languages to improve hardware verification. They argue that type-based approaches can provide order of magnitude improvements in the hardware verification process.

Was Benoit Mandelbrot a hedgehog or a fox?

40 bikenaga 2026-02-03 21:50:38 UTC arxiv.org Llama Share 17

Benoit Mandelbrot's work spanned various disciplines, unified by the concept of scaling. His contributions were structured by self-similarity, power laws, and fractals.

The Beauty of Slag

39 sohkamyung 2026-02-03 08:23:23 UTC mag.uchicago.edu Llama Share 5

Ecologist Alison Anastasio and her team, the Slag Queens, study unique ecosystems on former industrial sites in the Calumet Region, discovering rare plants and potential ecological value. They argue that these sites should be preserved and managed as novel ecosystems, rather than restored to their original state.

A WhatsApp bug lets malicious media files spread through group chats

38 iamnothere 2026-02-03 14:38:26 UTC malwarebytes.com Llama Share 8

WhatsApp has a vulnerability allowing malicious media files to be automatically downloaded in group chats, but Meta is working on a fix. Users can protect themselves by disabling automatic downloads and keeping WhatsApp updated.

When rust ≠ performance. a lesson in developer experience

36 suriya-ganesh 2026-02-03 19:55:44 UTC suriya.cc Llama Share 24

Oxen's commit command was slow due to lock contention on the staging RocksDB, despite being an O(n) algorithm. Optimizing data retrieval reduced thread contention and improved performance, revealing RocksDB's limitations for parallel reads.

Show HN: I built "AI Wattpad" to eval LLMs on fiction

32 jauws 2026-02-03 17:08:43 UTC narrator.sh Full Share 32

See which AI models actually keep readers hooked—based on real data, not synthetic benchmarks Each novel uses three specialized AI models working together. Compare performance across each role to understand which models excel at different creative writing tasks.

The Oklahoma Architect Who Turned Kitsch into Art

31 MarlonPro 2026-02-03 16:13:23 UTC bloomberg.com Full Share 4

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Classified Whistleblower Complaint About Tulsi Gabbard Stalls Within Her Agency

31 petethomas 2026-02-03 02:37:01 UTC wsj.com Full Share 4

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The fax numbers of the beast, and other mathematical sports

29 marysminefnuf 2026-02-03 07:41:37 UTC cabinetmagazine.org Llama Share 10

Neil Sloane created the Online Encyclopedia of Integer Sequences (OEIS) in 1964, initially as a collection of sequences on file cards, which has grown to over 260,000 entries. The OEIS is a widely used database for mathematicians, computer theorists, and scientists, and also attracts recreational mathematicians who explore the properties of numbers.

Crime rates of undocumented-, legal immigrants, & native-born citizens in Texas

28 u1hcw9nx 2026-02-03 10:41:44 UTC pnas.org Llama Share 29

Undocumented immigrants in Texas have lower crime rates than native-born citizens and legal immigrants across various felony offenses. Their crime rates have remained relatively stable or decreased over the 2012-2018 period, while native-born citizens' crime rates have increased.

IBM Beam Spring: The Ultimate Retro Keyboard

27 rbanffy 2026-02-03 17:14:02 UTC rs-online.com Llama Share 10

The IBM 3278 terminal features a beam spring keyboard with a pleasing wedge shape and solid construction, employing capacitive sensing. The keyboard is being refurbished with an xwhatsit controller to verify switch modules and potentially connect to a modern computer.

Frog 'saunas' could help endangered species beat a deadly fungus (2024)

26 noleary 2026-02-03 04:12:16 UTC science.org Full Share 4

Show HN: Inverting Agent Model (App as Clients, Chat as Server and Reflection)

24 ddddazed 2026-02-03 14:16:49 UTC github.com/rail-suite Llama Share 4

RAIL is a universal bridge connecting applications to LLMs with one line of code. It uses RTTR macros or custom dispatchers to register methods and connect to AI services.

Lead in archived hair documents a decline in lead exposure to humans after EPA

22 robtherobber 2026-02-03 12:23:12 UTC pnas.org Llama Share 2

Lead exposure in humans has declined significantly since the establishment of the US Environmental Protection Agency in 1970, with average hair concentrations decreasing by about 2 orders of magnitude. This decline is attributed to regulations controlling emissions from industrial activities and the phase-out of leaded gasoline, which was a major source of environmental lead exposure.

Al is killing programming and the Python community

22 Nash0x7e2 2026-02-03 00:39:48 UTC reddit.com Full Share 21

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Show HN: Craftplan – Elixir-based micro-ERP for small-scale manufacturers

21 deofoo 2026-02-03 11:01:48 UTC puemos.github.io Full Share 4

From raw materials to finished products, Craftplan brings all essential business tools into one platform. Manage your catalog, inventory, orders, and production process without paying for multiple separate platforms.

Sealos – AI Native Cloud Cloud Operating System

21 fanux 2026-02-03 10:11:35 UTC github.com/labring Llama Share 10

Sealos is a cloud operating system built on Kubernetes for AI applications, SaaS platforms, and microservices. It offers integrated cloud IDEs, a single-click app store, and full Kubernetes power.

International Image Interoperability Framework

21 rishikeshs 2026-02-03 08:40:49 UTC iiif.io Llama Share 3

IIIF enables researchers to access and share digital resources across repositories, promoting collaboration and reuse. It's a cost-effective, open-source solution funded by a global consortium for serving billions of digital objects.

Show HN: PII-Shield – Log Sanitization Sidecar with JSON Integrity (Go, Entropy)

20 aragoss 2026-02-03 16:40:12 UTC github.com/aragossa Llama Share 11

PII-Shield is a zero-code log sanitization sidecar for Kubernetes that prevents data leaks by redacting PII from logs. It uses Context-Aware Entropy Analysis and Deterministic Hashing for 100% accuracy.

Preserved hair reveals just how bad lead exposure was in the 20th century

19 Brajeshwar 2026-02-03 15:34:39 UTC livescience.com Llama Share 1

Researchers analyzed 100-year-old hair samples to show that regulations targeting heavy-metal pollution reduced lead exposure in Utah by 100 times after the EPA was established in 1970. The study warns that current deregulation efforts could undo these gains and increase lead exposure in low-income communities and older housing areas.

How Vibe Coding Is Killing Open Source

18 lxm 2026-02-03 03:13:11 UTC hackaday.com Llama Share 2

The use of LLM-backed chatbots in software development, also known as "vibe coding," may be detrimental to the Open Source ecosystem by reducing user interaction and making it harder to start new projects. However, some users argue that LLMs can be a useful tool for developers, especially for tasks that require significant research or repetitive coding, and that they can help promote a "smart ...

Eigen: Building a Workspace

17 todsacerdoti 2026-02-03 10:58:00 UTC reindernijhoff.net Llama Share 3

A developer built a proof of concept for a European alternative to Google Workspace called Eigen, with real-time collaboration features. The project is open-source and seeks feedback on its architecture and scalability to create a simple and safe workspace where users own their data.

Claude Sonnet 5 Is Imminent – and It Could Be a Generation Ahead of Google

16 nsoonhui 2026-02-03 09:16:48 UTC ucstrategies.com Llama Share 42

Claude Sonnet 5 is expected to bring significant changes to AI landscape and daily routines with improved performance, cost-efficiency, and multitasking capabilities. It may reshape how organizations integrate and scale AI technologies, making it more accessible and affordable for businesses and individuals.

Modern and Antique Technologies Reveal a Dynamic Cosmos

16 sohkamyung 2026-02-03 08:06:05 UTC quantamagazine.org Llama Share 0

Astronomers are using old glass plates to study celestial changes over time, helping to understand the physics of extreme environments. The Vera C. Rubin Observatory will study the dynamic sky, revealing millions of new objects by comparing images taken at different times.

Boring Go!

13 dariubs 2026-02-03 09:12:02 UTC golang.college Llama Share 14

Boring Go!* is a practical guide to writing simple, explicit Go code. It emphasizes clarity, readability, and reliability over novelty and magic.

A Community-Curated Nancy Drew Collection

13 sohkamyung 2026-02-03 07:18:52 UTC blog.openlibrary.org Llama Share 3

Open Library volunteers organized a Nancy Drew book series collection with a collaborative approach led by Emily, a librarian and educator. The project involved manual tagging and metadata cleanup, with contributors from around the world working together to create a valuable resource for the public.

Show HN: Axiomeer – An open marketplace for AI agents

13 ujjwalreddyks 2026-02-03 00:43:31 UTC github.com/ujjwalredd Llama Share 2

Axiomeer is a production-ready AI Agent Marketplace that serves as a central hub for AI agents to discover and access necessary components. It allows agents to sign up, create API keys, discover products, and execute tasks using a variety of APIs, datasets, and RAGs.

SpiceDB Query Planner

11 mparnisari 2026-02-03 12:23:31 UTC authzed.com Llama Share 0

SpiceDB's new query planner optimizes authorization checks by considering the shape of the customer's data and graph traversal costs. It reorders evaluation to minimize work based on statistical estimates and schema structure.