Discord will require a face scan or ID for full access next month

2043 x01 2026-02-09 14:37:38 UTC theverge.com Llama Share 2030

Discord is rolling out global age verification starting next month, setting users to a "teen-appropriate" experience unless they verify as adults. Verified users will have access to age-restricted servers and channels, while unverified users will face content filters and restrictions.

Why is the sky blue?

805 udit99 2026-02-09 15:39:51 UTC explainers.blog Llama Share 270

The color of the sky is determined by the scattering of photons by small molecules in the atmosphere, with blue photons being scattered more than others due to their resonant frequency with nitrogen and oxygen molecules. The sky appears blue because of this scattering, and its color can change depending on the presence of other particles or gases in the atmosphere.

Discord Alternatives, Ranked

669 pseudalopex 2026-02-09 19:15:14 UTC taggart-tech.com Llama Share 472

The user has been running a Discord server for 4.5 years and is looking for a reliable alternative due to concerns about data loss and the company's business model. They have researched several options, including Signal, Matrix, Rocket.Chat, Zulip, Mattermost, and Discourse, and provide a detailed evaluation of each platform's functionality, safety, and decentralization features.

Converting a $3.88 analog clock from Walmart into a ESP8266-based Wi-Fi clock

605 tokyobreakfast 2026-02-09 16:26:31 UTC github.com/jim11662418 Llama Share 193

A project uses a WEMOS D1 Mini ESP8266 module and Arduino sketch to display local time on an analog quartz clock, automatically adjusting for daylight savings time. The ESP8266 stores clock hand positions in EERAM and retrieves them after power interruptions, allowing the clock to resume accurately.

GitHub is down again

512 MattIPv4 2026-02-09 16:12:19 UTC githubstatus.com Llama Share 408

Notifications service experienced degradation due to database issues, causing delays in delivery. Incident was mitigated by throttling workloads, database failover, and configuration changes, with service returning to normal by 19:30 UTC.

Show HN: Algorithmically finding the longest line of sight on Earth

409 tombh 2026-02-09 10:05:55 UTC alltheviews.world Llama Share 181

Researchers used CacheTVS to find the longest line of sight on Earth, which groups around peaks and ridges. Notable views include Colombia's Pico Cristobal and Russia's Mount Elbrus to Turkey's Pontic Mountains.

Sandboxels

406 2sf5 2026-02-09 15:31:09 UTC neal.fun Full Share 69

Another GitHub outage in the same day

373 Nezteb 2026-02-09 19:07:25 UTC githubstatus.com Llama Share 283

GitHub experienced two periods of degraded availability on February 9, 2026, lasting 2 hours and 43 minutes. The incidents were caused by a configuration change to a user settings caching mechanism and were mitigated with immediate steps to improve resilience and availability.

Hard-braking events as indicators of road segment crash risk

369 aleyan 2026-02-09 17:09:37 UTC research.google Llama Share 562

Researchers used hard-braking events as a leading indicator of crash risk, finding a statistically significant positive correlation between HBE frequency and crash rates in California and Virginia. This high-density signal can identify high-risk locations even without long-term collision history, enabling targeted engineering interventions.

Nobody knows how the whole system works

360 azhenley 2026-02-09 05:28:15 UTC surfingcomplexity.blog Llama Share 219

The user discusses the complexity of modern technology and how few people truly understand how it works, citing examples from telephones to software development. They argue that this lack of understanding is not new and will only worsen with the rise of AI.

Claude’s C Compiler vs. GCC

354 unchar1 2026-02-09 04:30:38 UTC harshanu.space Llama Share 359

Anthropic's AI-built C compiler, CCC, can correctly compile the Linux kernel and produce functionally correct SQLite output, but its output is very slow due to poor register allocation. CCC's limitations make it unsuitable for production use, but it is a remarkable achievement demonstrating the potential of AI in software development.

Using an engineering notebook

337 evakhoury 2026-02-09 19:29:53 UTC ntietz.com Llama Share 147

The author uses a physical notebook to record notes while working on projects, documenting what they're doing and why, and finds it helps with memory and clarity. They recommend trying this practice, experimenting with format and detail, and sharing results to learn from others.

Irish man with valid US work permit held in ICE detention for five months

321 n1b0m 2026-02-09 18:29:37 UTC theguardian.com Llama Share 124

Seamus Culleton, a 20-year US resident and Irish citizen, faces deportation despite having a valid work permit and no criminal record. He has been detained for five months in inhumane conditions and his wife is praying for a miracle.

AT&T, Verizon blocking release of Salt Typhoon security assessment reports

304 redman25 2026-02-09 14:22:12 UTC reuters.com Full Share 83

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LiftKit – UI where "everything derives from the golden ratio"

300 peter_d_sherman 2026-02-09 22:01:34 UTC chainlift.io Llama Share 154

LiftKit solves visual issues with button icons by dynamically adjusting padding and whitespace. It offers customizable components with a unique harmony based on the golden ratio.

Luce: First Electric Ferrari

290 kaizenb 2026-02-09 19:19:30 UTC ferrari.com Llama Share 288

The Ferrari Luce's interior features a driver-focused design with a three-spoke steering wheel and essential information displayed on a multi-layered binnacle. The car's interface includes a control panel, centre console, and overhead controls, all designed for functionality and intuitive use.

Text classification with Python 3.14's ZSTD module

263 alexmolas 2026-02-09 08:14:28 UTC maxhalford.github.io Llama Share 57

Python 3.14's Zstd compression algorithm supports incremental compression, making it suitable for small data and text classification tasks. A ZstdClassifier class was implemented to leverage this feature, achieving 91% accuracy on the 20 newsgroups dataset in under 2 seconds.

GitHub Is Down

262 albelfio 2026-02-09 16:15:16 UTC github.com Llama Share 3

Developers collaborate on GitHub, using Copilot to write, test, and fix code quickly. GitHub's platform helps scale development processes and supports learning to code.

Thoughts on Generating C

262 ingve 2026-02-09 13:54:48 UTC wingolog.org Llama Share 98

The user shares their experience and best practices for generating C code from other languages, focusing on avoiding undefined behavior, using static inline functions, and explicit type conversions. They also discuss the benefits and drawbacks of generating C code, including its limitations in handling stack management, side tables, and source-level debugging.

UEFI Bindings for JavaScript

259 ananas-dev 2026-02-09 14:07:36 UTC codeberg.org Full Share 113

Promethee loads script.js from the boot volume and runs it. That script is your bootloader. If you can do it with UEFI services, you can do it in JavaScript. Your entrypoint is script.js. The run target copies it to the UEFI FAT volume as \script.js.

Testing Ads in ChatGPT

257 davidbarker 2026-02-09 19:04:16 UTC openai.com Llama Share 328

ChatGPT is testing ads in the US for logged-in adult users on Free and Go tiers to support broader access to features while maintaining trust. Ads are clearly labeled and don't influence answers, with users able to control ad visibility and data.

TSMC to make advanced AI semiconductors in Japan

241 dev_tty01 2026-02-09 04:38:14 UTC apnews.com Llama Share 184

TSMC will manufacture 3-nanometer semiconductors in Japan's Kumamoto Prefecture to meet AI demand. The move is a boost for Japan's chipmaking ambitions and a coup for Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.

AI Doesn't Reduce Work–It Intensifies It

231 swolpers 2026-02-09 14:44:30 UTC hbr.org Llama Share 170

New research shows AI tools intensify workloads, leading to unsustainable work pace, burnout, and lower quality work. Companies must adopt AI practices to balance AI use with intentional pauses and human grounding.

Matrix messaging gaining ground in government IT

226 rbanffy 2026-02-09 11:53:13 UTC theregister.com Llama Share 189

The Matrix open communication protocol is thriving due to growing interest in digital sovereignty and getting data out of corporate clouds. It's being adopted by various countries, organizations, and governments worldwide, including the United Nations and the German armed forces.

Show HN: AI agents play SimCity through a REST API

216 aed 2026-02-09 15:54:33 UTC hallucinatingsplines.com Full Share 72

The city simulator where AI agents are the mayors. Build and manage cities through an API or MCP server.

Hong Kong pro-democracy tycoon Jimmy Lai gets 20 years' jail

213 tartoran 2026-02-09 15:25:07 UTC bbc.com Llama Share 244

Jimmy Lai, a 78-year-old pro-democracy media tycoon, was jailed for 20 years under Hong Kong's national security law for colluding with foreign forces. Rights groups called the sentence a death sentence due to Lai's poor health, while Hong Kong's leader said it was a demonstration of the city's rule of law.

Is particle physics dead, dying, or just hard?

211 mellosouls 2026-02-09 23:31:15 UTC quantamagazine.org Llama Share 382

Particle physicists face a crisis as the Large Hadron Collider's data matches the Standard Model, leaving no new physics to be found. Despite this, researchers are exploring new ideas, such as the Future Circular Collider and muon colliders, and turning to theoretical studies like amplitudeology.

America has a tungsten problem

203 noleary 2026-02-09 20:49:21 UTC noleary.com Llama Share 201

The US needs a secure tungsten supply due to increasing demand from industries like semiconductors and munitions.

MIT Living Wage Calculator

203 bear_with_me 2026-02-09 19:50:54 UTC livingwage.mit.edu Llama Share 294

The Living Wage Calculator estimates the local wage rate needed for a full-time worker to cover basic family needs. It helps individuals and communities determine the minimum wage required for different family types in various locations.

Super Bowl Ad for Ring Cameras Touted AI Surveillance Network

200 cdrnsf 2026-02-09 20:41:05 UTC truthout.org Llama Share 151

Amazon's Ring touted an AI-powered surveillance network through their camera systems in a Super Bowl ad, claiming it helps find lost dogs. However, analysts say it's a nationwide surveillance system with features like license plate reading and face recognition.

Upcoming changes to Let's Encrypt and how they affect XMPP server operators

192 zaik 2026-02-09 20:31:44 UTC blog.prosody.im Llama Share 209

Let's Encrypt will issue server-only certificates by default from February 11th, potentially breaking server-to-server connections in XMPP. Prosody will accept these certificates, but other servers may not, causing federation issues.

Offpunk 3.0

190 todsacerdoti 2026-02-09 10:37:20 UTC ploum.net Llama Share 38

Offpunk 3.0 is a command-line browser for Web, Gemini, and Gopher that allows offline work. It's now a cooperative effort with many contributors and new features.

Irish man detained by ICE for 5 months

182 cauliflower99 2026-02-09 16:49:23 UTC rte.ie Llama Share 147

Seamus Culleton, an Irish man living in the US, was detained by ICE in September and is now in a Texas detention centre. He fears for his life and appeals to Irish politicians to help him get out, citing poor conditions and uncertainty about his future.

Humans peak in midlife: A combined cognitive and personality trait perspective

169 Brajeshwar 2026-02-09 14:18:30 UTC sciencedirect.com Full Share 69

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gRPC: From service definition to wire format

154 latonz 2026-02-09 12:17:23 UTC kreya.app Llama Share 30

gRPC is a transport protocol built on HTTP/2, enabling streaming models and multiplexing. It uses Protocol Buffers for contract-first API definition and native support for streaming, metadata, and compression.

Game Theory Patterns at Work

152 kurinikku 2026-02-09 20:30:10 UTC daeus.blog Full Share 9

Foundations: Games, Rationality, and Traps In organizations, strategies and execution are interdependent. Outcomes depend not just on what you do, but on what others do, and what they expect you to do. Game theory begins where individual optimization ends. While formal solutions rarely exist for real-world situations, the framework is useful for pattern recognition at…

HeyWhatsThat

151 1970-01-01 2026-02-09 14:57:25 UTC heywhatsthat.com Llama Share 26

HeyWhatsThat is a website that helps identify mountains and other features visible from a location, using a 360° panoramic sketch and other visualizations. It also allows users to create paths and generate elevation profiles, and can be used with Google Earth for additional features.

Sleeper Shells: Attackers Are Planting Dormant Backdoors in Ivanti EPMM

149 waihtis 2026-02-09 15:11:07 UTC defusedcyber.com Llama Share 52

A new exploitation wave of Ivanti Endpoint Manager Mobile (EPMM) has been observed, deploying a dormant in-memory Java class loader. The campaign is consistent with initial access broker (IAB) tradecraft, aiming to gain access for later sale or handoff.

The shadowy world of abandoned oil tankers

145 1659447091 2026-02-09 23:17:42 UTC bbc.com Llama Share 104

A rise in oil tanker and commercial ship abandonment worldwide is attributed to geopolitical instability, supply chain disruptions, and the growth of "shadow fleets" with obscure ownership and poor maintenance. This has left thousands of merchant sailors, including those on a Russian oil tanker, without pay, food, and basic necessities, with many facing health and safety risks.

I Wrote a Scheme in 2025

141 maplant 2026-02-09 17:44:32 UTC maplant.com Llama Share 60

Matthew Plant announces scheme-rs's first version 0.1.0, a Scheme implementation in Rust. He credits the project with boosting his confidence and leading to a fulfilling job at OneChronos.

A brief history of oral peptides

133 odedfalik 2026-02-09 21:23:27 UTC seangeiger.substack.com Llama Share 53

Hims' oral semaglutide pill lacks proven absorption technology, despite a $49 price tag. The FDA has referred Hims to the DOJ, and the company has pulled the product, leaving patients with unproven treatment options.

Show HN: JavaScript-first, open-source WYSIWYG DOCX editor

129 thisisjedr 2026-02-09 16:33:38 UTC github.com/eigenpal Llama Share 44

The user is using the @eigenpal/docx-js-editor library to create a WYSIWYG DOCX editor for React that can open, edit, and save .docx files in the browser. The editor can be extended with plugins and supports features like zoom, focus, and printing.

How the Little Guy Moved

121 zdw 2026-02-09 17:30:27 UTC animationobsessive.substack.com Llama Share 7

Jordan Mechner, an amateur animator, created the game Prince of Persia (1989) using rotoscoping techniques to achieve believable character movement on the Apple II computer. Mechner's innovative approach, which involved tracing live-action footage frame by frame, influenced the game's success and paved the way for future animation in video games.

Show HN: Browse Internet Infrastructure

110 pul 2026-02-09 12:35:19 UTC wirewiki.com Full Share 21

Explore internet infrastructure. Inspect domain names, IP addresses, DNS servers and more. Wirewiki offers free online tools to query internet infrastructure.

Game Boy Advance Audio Interpolation

107 ibobev 2026-02-09 17:44:10 UTC jsgroth.dev Llama Share 55

A Game Boy Advance emulator can implement audio enhancement to reduce aliasing and noise by using its own interpolation algorithm to resample audio channels' sample rates directly to the emulator's audio output sample rate. This approach can produce higher-quality results than accurate emulation and works with any GBA game, though quality can vary by game.

From watchdogs to mouthpieces: Washington Post and the wreckage of legacy media

103 DyslexicAtheist 2026-02-09 17:48:24 UTC thejournal.ie Full Share 71

You are visiting us because we have something you value. Independent, unbiased news that tells the truth. Advertising revenue goes some way to support our mission, but this year it has not been enough. If you've seen value in our reporting, please contribute what you can, so we can continue to produce accurate and meaningful journalism. For everyone who needs it.

A tough labor market for white-collar workers has turned recruiting upside down

102 KnuthIsGod 2026-02-09 05:23:37 UTC wsj.com Full Share 86

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Why is Singapore no longer "cool"?

101 paulpauper 2026-02-09 16:32:37 UTC marginalrevolution.com Llama Share 286

Singapore's popularity among Americans has waned due to changing right-wing interests and growing anti-Asian sentiment. The country's once-unique approach to governance and economy now seems less exciting and more mainstream, making it less of a topic of discussion.

The Sling: Humanity's Forgotten Power

100 jsattler 2026-02-09 21:13:54 UTC slinging.org Llama Share 29

The sling is a primitive projectile weapon consisting of two cords and a pouch, providing a mechanical advantage and allowing for long-range accuracy. Its effectiveness diminished with the rise of new technologies and tactics, but it remains used in smaller conflicts and by enthusiasts.

Discord Launches Teen-by-Default Settings Globally

85 dm 2026-02-09 14:44:01 UTC discord.com Llama Share 2

Discord is rolling out teen-by-default settings globally to enhance age-appropriate protections while maintaining user privacy. The update includes age-verification, content filtering, and restricted access to age-gated spaces for users over 13.

Do Metaprojects

85 surprisetalk 2026-02-09 14:39:51 UTC taylor.town Llama Share 32

The writer feels overwhelmed by their numerous projects and desires, struggling to balance optimism with loss aversion. They're learning to let go and find meaning in their metaprojects, which ultimately become their autobiography.

Show HN: Printable Classics – Free printable classic books for hobby bookbinders

84 bookman10 2026-02-09 12:09:04 UTC printableclassics.com Llama Share 32

Printable Classics offers free public domain book PDFs for at-home printing and binding. Their books are formatted for easy printing and customization, ideal for homeschool curricula and literature studies.

Eddie Bauer declares bankruptcy

83 mgh2 2026-02-09 18:14:08 UTC cbsnews.com Llama Share 67

Eddie Bauer filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy for the third time due to dwindling sales, supply-chain issues, and tariff uncertainty. The company will continue to operate stores and e-commerce while winding down some locations.

The World of Harmonics – With a Coffee, Guitar and Synth

77 gregsadetsky 2026-02-09 12:53:09 UTC mynoise.net Llama Share 15

This website offers lifetime access for donations and features various articles and vlogs on topics like harmonics, minimalism, and more. It also has a sign up and RSS feed for updates.

Long-Sought Proof Tames Some of Math's Unruliest Equations

74 ibobev 2026-02-09 14:36:14 UTC quantamagazine.org Llama Share 18

Two Italian mathematicians, Cristiana De Filippis and Giuseppe Mingione, extended a century-old theory to cover a special class of partial differential equations that describe real-life phenomena. Their work allows scientists to study complex processes that were previously too difficult to analyze mathematically.

Partial 8-Piece Tablebase

71 qsort 2026-02-09 12:09:59 UTC lichess.org Llama Share 5

Lichess has expanded its tablebase interface to include a large subset of practical 8-piece positions, known as op1, which are positions with at least one opposing pair of pawns. The op1 tablebase contains about 5.0x10^14 legal positions and is only slightly larger than the 7-piece tablebase, covering roughly half of all 8-piece endgames reached in practical games.

In the AI gold rush, tech firms are embracing 72-hour weeks

67 yladiz 2026-02-09 01:28:16 UTC bbc.com Llama Share 92

The article discusses the 996 culture, a fast-paced workplace culture that prioritizes long working hours, typically 9am to 9pm, six days a week. This culture is popular in the tech industry, where companies like Rilla and Browser-Use encourage employees to work long hours to develop AI-based systems.

The Markets of Old London (2024)

63 zeristor 2026-02-09 18:20:56 UTC spitalfieldslife.com Llama Share 22

The author discovered old glass slides of London's vanished markets, including Clare Market where Joseph Grimaldi was born, and found them fascinating. Markets are theatres of commercial and cultural endeavour where human activity meets, offering a glimpse into society's public performance.

Everyone’s building “async agents,” but almost no one can define them

63 kmansm27 2026-02-09 18:01:44 UTC omnara.com Llama Share 42

The author is trying to define the term "async agent" and finds that existing definitions are vague or incorrect. They propose that an async agent is not inherently async, but rather depends on how it's used, and that the real async agents are the event loops that manage concurrent execution.

Can Ozempic Cure Addiction?

63 adrianhon 2026-02-09 14:16:46 UTC newyorker.com Llama Share 102

Mary, a social worker, participated in a clinical trial using semaglutide, a medication that helped her lose interest in drinking. Researchers believe GLP-1 medications like semaglutide may help people with addiction by dampening cravings and promoting moderation.

An articulated archer automaton [video]

60 Teever 2026-02-09 19:32:23 UTC youtube.com Embed Share 7

Jony Ive Designed Ferrari Luce EV Interior

59 elxr 2026-02-09 13:28:12 UTC topgear.com Llama Share 105

Ferrari's first EV, Luce, features an interior designed by Apple's former design boss Jony Ive and his team LoveFrom. The interior boasts a unique blend of physical and digital elements, with a focus on materials excellence and user experience.

A method and calculator for building foamcore drawer organisers

54 evakhoury 2026-02-09 19:32:45 UTC capnfabs.net Llama Share 12

The user created custom drawer organizers using Foamcore, a dense foam material, to organize their Bisley chest of drawers. They built a calculator to determine panel sizes and created various organizers, including open boxes and dividers.

NanoClaw now supports Claude's Agent Swarms in containers

47 spendy_clao 2026-02-09 03:34:21 UTC twitter.com/gavriel_cohen Full Share 5

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Sekka Zusetsu: A Book of Snowflakes (1832)

42 prismatic 2026-02-09 03:49:52 UTC publicdomainreview.org Llama Share 4

Doi Toshitsura's 1832 book Sekka Zusetsu features 86 snowflake observations and patterns. He was known as the Snow Lord for his work with a Dutch microscope and his designs were later used in textiles and other objects.

Microsoft Outlook thinks Microsoft Azure emails are spam

40 behnamoh 2026-02-09 00:23:46 UTC twitter.com/organicgpt Full Share 16

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AirPods Pro 4 Could Feature Cameras to 'See Around You'

38 geox 2026-02-09 15:56:16 UTC macrumors.com Llama Share 76

Apple's next AirPods Pro may feature cameras for gesture controls and spatial audio, with a possible high-end variant priced at $249. The new AirPods Pro could be released alongside the current model, with a potential launch in the second half of 2026.

MySQL foreign key cascade operations finally hit the binary log

35 marceloaltmann 2026-02-09 20:01:07 UTC readyset.io Llama Share 22

MySQL 9.6 moves foreign key enforcement from InnoDB to the SQL layer, making cascading operations visible in the binary log. This change improves replication and CDC pipelines, and provides complete audit trails of data modifications.

Americans want heat pumps – but high electricity prices may get in the way

35 PaulHoule 2026-02-09 04:17:50 UTC theconversation.com Llama Share 53

Heat pumps can reduce carbon emissions and lower heating bills in many US households, but high electricity prices in some regions may increase bills for those using natural gas. The cost of electricity is key to encouraging heat pump adoption, with lower prices needed to offset upfront costs and make heat pumps a cost-effective choice.

Data exfil from agents in messaging apps

33 sarelta 2026-02-09 20:21:27 UTC promptarmor.com Llama Share 6

Users can unknowingly expose data to malicious links in LLM-generated messages via link previews in messaging apps. Disabling link previews can prevent data exfiltration, as seen in OpenClaw's default Telegram configuration.

Show HN: Minimal NIST/OWASP-compliant auth implementation for Cloudflare Workers

33 vhsdev 2026-02-09 11:30:06 UTC github.com/vhscom Llama Share 10

This is a from-scratch authentication reference implementation for Cloudflare Workers using PBKDF2, JWT, and strict TypeScript. It's designed for educational purposes, not production use.

Is the author of pdf-lib okay?

33 shreddit 2026-02-09 10:53:34 UTC github.com/hopding GoogleT5 Share 19

Designed to work in any modern javascript runtime. hummus is a pdf generation and modification library for node environments & pdfassembler is for the browser ! @pdf-lib/fontkit can be installed with npm/yarn or as umd module. the standard fonts do not support all characters available in unicode. just keep on using pdf-library like normal - it works in all environments. you can

1D Cellular Automata Playground

27 paraschopra 2026-02-09 08:03:02 UTC paraschopra.github.io Llama Share 7

A 2D scatter plot visualizes 256 rules by their metric values, color-coded by Wolfram class, with interactive features to explore rule space structure and phase transitions. The plot allows for detailed rule information, perturbation propagation visualization, and measurement of information propagation speed for each rule.

Mapping the Moon: The Apollo Transforming Printer

24 bryanrasmussen 2026-02-09 11:34:14 UTC blogs.loc.gov Llama Share 3

The Lunar Orbiter program and Apollo missions established key techniques for remote sensing, including high resolution lenses and image transmission. The Apollo Transforming Printer corrected panoramic camera distortions, enabling useful scientific output from lunar images.

The Blurred Line Between Video Calling and Live Streaming Software

21 mondainx 2026-02-09 20:41:34 UTC red5.net Llama Share 4

The traditional divide between video calling and live streaming is disappearing as teams blend remote participants, live production, and broadcast workflows into a single experience. This shift is changing how interactive video is built and delivered with a focus on immediacy and scale.

Three Cache Layers Between Select and Disk

20 dlt 2026-02-09 13:48:18 UTC frn.sh Llama Share 2

The author investigated a Postgres incident on Heroku, understanding the three cache layers between a SELECT and storage device, including shared buffers, page cache, and disk I/O. A bad index caused excessive disk reads, leading to IOPS spikes, and the author identified a potential fix with a GIN index on the JSONB column.

Syd: Writing an application kernel in Rust [video]

18 hayali 2026-02-09 06:27:34 UTC fosdem.org Llama Share 0

Syd is a Rust application kernel with a portable runtime architecture for Linux ≥ 5.19. It features thread isolation, seccomp, and deterministic policy for secure syscall brokering.

Trying Out Thunderbird Appointment While I Patiently Wait for an Invite

15 todsacerdoti 2026-02-09 15:01:16 UTC blog.matthewbrunelle.com Llama Share 2

The user is trying to set up Thunderbird Appointment, a scheduling tool, for their PF2e game. They're having trouble due to dependencies and port conflicts.

Sound and Practical Points-To Analysis for Incomplete C Programs [pdf]

13 st_ 2026-02-09 13:46:39 UTC sjalander.com Llama Share 0

The paper presents an Andersen-style points-to analysis that efficiently produces sound solutions for incomplete C programs by tracking memory locations and pointers accessible from external modules. The analysis achieves a 15× speedup over state-of-the-art techniques and reduces the number of MayAlias-responses by 40% compared to LLVM's BasicAA pass.

Quitting

11 NaOH 2026-02-09 02:36:09 UTC thepointmag.com Llama Share 4

The author started smoking at 16 to cope with teenage insecurities and felt a sense of autonomy and freedom. He quit after years of addiction, but struggled with the loss of a deeply ingrained identity.