Statement from Dario Amodei on our discussions with the Department of War

2916 qwertox 2026-02-26 22:42:47 UTC anthropic.com Llama Share 1572

Anthropic has worked with the US government to deploy AI models for national security, but refuses to allow their use in mass domestic surveillance or fully autonomous weapons due to democratic and safety concerns. The company is willing to continue serving the Department of War with safeguards in place, but may transition to another provider if their conditions are not met.

Layoffs at Block

907 mlex 2026-02-26 21:17:56 UTC twitter.com/jack Full Share 1081

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Tell HN: YC companies scrape GitHub activity, send spam emails to users

684 miki123211 2026-02-26 09:35:08 UTC news.ycombinator.com Llama Share 257

User received unsolicited marketing emails from companies scraping their Github activity, likely using commit metadata. They have contacted Github and YC Ethics about the issue.

The happiest I've ever been

655 bewal416 2026-02-26 04:13:47 UTC ben-mini.com Llama Share 376

The author became a youth basketball coach in January 2020 to fill a void in his life. Coaching brought him happiness and confidence, allowing him to help kids and be in control.

What Claude Code chooses

610 tin7in 2026-02-26 18:12:26 UTC amplifying.ai Llama Share 236

Claude Code builds custom solutions in 12 of 20 categories, often using established tools like GitHub Actions and Stripe. Newer models tend to pick newer tools, with sharp generational shifts and agreement on 18 of 20 categories within each ecosystem.

Nano Banana 2: Google's latest AI image generation model

604 davidbarker 2026-02-26 16:02:37 UTC blog.google Llama Share 575

Nano Banana 2 is a state-of-the-art image model that combines advanced intelligence and studio-quality creative control with lightning-fast speed. It offers features like precision text rendering, translation, and high-quality photorealistic imagery, making it a versatile tool for various workflows.

Anthropic ditches its core safety promise

552 motbus3 2026-02-26 12:52:50 UTC cnn.com Llama Share 3

Anthropic is loosening its core safety principle in response to competition, adopting a nonbinding safety framework that can change. The company says its previous policy hindered its ability to compete in the rapidly growing AI market.

Tech companies shouldn't be bullied into doing surveillance

504 pseudolus 2026-02-26 00:37:32 UTC eff.org Llama Share 159

The US government is pressuring Anthropic to allow their AI technology to be used in surveillance and autonomous weapons, despite the company's public stance against these uses. Anthropic should stand firm and refuse to compromise their principles, as public and corporate expectations are for them to uphold their stated values.

What does " 2>&1 " mean?

428 alexmolas 2026-02-26 19:58:46 UTC stackoverflow.com Llama Share 251

To redirect both stdout and stderr to the same destination, use the syntax "2>&1" or "&>file" which duplicates the file descriptor of stderr to stdout. The order of redirects matters in Bash, and using "&>file" is a shortcut for quickly redirecting both streams to the same destination.

AirSnitch: Demystifying and breaking client isolation in Wi-Fi networks [pdf]

412 DamnInteresting 2026-02-26 15:55:48 UTC ndss-symposium.org Llama Share 193

Client isolation in Wi-Fi networks is not a standardized feature and can be bypassed by attackers using various techniques such as abusing shared Group Temporal Keys (GTKs) and gateway bouncing. This allows attackers to intercept and inject traffic, enabling them to become a Man-in-the-Middle (MitM) and potentially launch higher-layer attacks.

Will vibe coding end like the maker movement?

402 itunpredictable 2026-02-26 16:07:11 UTC read.technically.dev Llama Share 438

Vibe coding lacks the transformative power of previous hobbyist technology scenes due to its direct deployment to the public and lack of a scenius phase. A new metaphor for vibe coding is consumption of surplus intelligence, where the value lies in judgment, taste-making, and creative direction rather than the output itself.

RAM now represents 35 percent of bill of materials for HP PCs

395 jnord 2026-02-26 02:43:26 UTC arstechnica.com Llama Share 341

HP's CFO said RAM costs have risen 100 percent and now account for 35 percent of PC bill of materials due to a memory shortage. HP is raising PC prices and offering lower RAM specs to meet demand without depleting its limited memory supply.

Show HN: Terminal Phone – E2EE Walkie Talkie from the Command Line

322 smalltorch 2026-02-26 10:40:45 UTC gitlab.com Full Share 86

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Smartphone market forecast to decline this year due to memory shortage

283 littlexsparkee 2026-02-26 22:09:45 UTC idc.com Llama Share 323

Smartphone shipments are forecast to decline 12.9% in 2026 to 1.12 billion units due to a memory shortage crisis. The market is expected to recover modestly in 2027 and rebound stronger in 2028.

Open Source Endowment – new funding source for open source maintainers

256 kvinogradov 2026-02-26 16:13:06 UTC endowment.dev Llama Share 167

The Open Source Endowment is a community-led fund to sustainably support critical OSS projects, leveraging investment returns from donations. It promotes long-term health of the global open source supply chain with transparent governance and accountability.

Smallest transformer that can add two 10-digit numbers

247 ks2048 2026-02-26 18:29:56 UTC github.com/anadim Llama Share 99

The challenge is to build the smallest transformer that can add two 10-digit numbers with >= 99% accuracy using a held-out 10K test set, with constraints on architecture, training, and inference. The current smallest model has 36 parameters, achieved using hand-coded weights and ALiBi compression with a 2-layer decoder.

OsmAnd’s Faster Offline Navigation (2025)

241 todsacerdoti 2026-02-26 18:37:59 UTC osmand.net Llama Share 98

OsmAnd developed a new routing algorithm called Highway Hierarchy (HH) Routing to achieve a 100x speed boost in offline navigation while preserving flexibility and minimal storage. This algorithm uses a two-level hierarchy, identifies crucial border points, and dynamically refines routes with an optimized A* engine to deliver a superior navigation experience.

BuildKit: Docker's Hidden Gem That Can Build Almost Anything

223 jasonpeacock 2026-02-26 14:05:46 UTC tuananh.net Llama Share 76

BuildKit is a general-purpose build framework that can produce various types of output, not just Docker images. It uses a binary protocol called LLB to describe a directed acyclic graph of filesystem operations.

In 2025, Meta paid an effective federal tax rate of 3.5%

209 doener 2026-02-26 15:14:20 UTC bsky.app Full Share 134

In 2025, Meta paid an effective federal tax rate of 3.5% — its lowest on record. Meanwhile, Meta is pumping $65 million into elections this year to boost AI friendly candidates. Trickle-down economics isn't just a hoax, it's corrosive to democracy. Big Money is the root of our dysfunction.

You Want to Visit the UK? You Better Have a Google Play or App Store Account

205 rhazn 2026-02-26 11:26:10 UTC heltweg.org Llama Share 302

The UK is enforcing new immigration rules requiring an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) for 85 countries starting February 2026. To apply online without the official app, visit the Request a UK ETA Online page.

Palm OS User Interface Guidelines (2003) [pdf]

203 spiffytech 2026-02-26 17:01:05 UTC cs.uml.edu Llama Share 107

The Palm OS user interface guidelines aim to help developers create applications that are easy to use and follow the Palm OS design principles, which prioritize simplicity, speed, and minimal learning curve. By following these guidelines, developers can create applications that are consistent, intuitive, and optimized for the Palm OS platform, resulting in a better user experience.

This time is different

198 speckx 2026-02-26 13:28:59 UTC shkspr.mobi Llama Share 379

Investors often claim "this time is different" but history shows similar technologies like 3D TV and Quibi failed to live up to hype. AI will likely be one of many future technologies, not a revolutionary game-changer.

Setting up phones is a nightmare

193 bariumbitmap 2026-02-26 19:36:30 UTC joelchrono.xyz Llama Share 249

User helped parents set up new Android devices, minimizing data collection and telemetry by disabling tracking, uninstalling bloatware, and replacing default apps. They're seeking advice on phones with fewer privacy-invasive tactics and hardware that doesn't collect data excessively.

Use the Mikado Method to do safe changes in a complex codebase

185 foenix 2026-02-26 15:03:34 UTC understandlegacycode.com Llama Share 82

You inherited a 300k lines of spaghetti code and need to refactor it. The Mikado Method helps by breaking down the task into smaller, manageable goals and subgoals, allowing you to make progress without getting stuck in the quicksand of the codebase.

Long Range E-Bike (2021)

180 birdculture 2026-02-26 13:41:32 UTC jacquesmattheij.com Llama Share 324

The user built a custom 10S17P e-bike battery pack with 170 Samsung E35 cells, increasing the range of their S-Pedelec from 45 km to 180 km. The pack was designed to be safe and efficient, with a capacity of 2150 Wh, and the user hopes to inspire others to consider e-bikes as a commuter car replacement.

Twitch: "Hey, come back! This commercial break can't play while you're away."

178 josephcsible 2026-02-26 18:11:56 UTC twitter.com/krydotexe Full Share 137

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He saw an abandoned trailer, then uncovered a surveillance network

175 Element_ 2026-02-26 18:27:11 UTC calmatters.org Llama Share 74

California has granted permits to federal agencies to install license plate readers on state highways, raising concerns about privacy and data collection. Critics argue the program bypasses state law and could target humanitarian volunteers and lawful residents.

Jane Street Hit with Terra $40B Insider Trading Suit

171 shin_lao 2026-02-26 01:25:49 UTC disruptionbanking.com Llama Share 71

A lawsuit accuses Jane Street of using stolen information to profit from Terra-Luna's 2022 collapse, potentially rewriting the history of the $40 billion implosion. The complaint claims Jane Street had advance notice of the collapse and made a large trade that triggered market panic.

I don't know how you get here from “predict the next word”

168 qsi 2026-02-26 04:59:01 UTC grumpy-economist.com Llama Share 261

The user tried refine, an AI tool for refining academic articles, and was impressed with its results, which were on par with the best comments they've received in their academic career. The tool helped identify major points, gaps in logic, and algebra errors in their 80-page paper on inflation.

Netflix Backs Out of Warner Bros. Bidding, Paramount Set to Win

158 atombender 2026-02-26 23:16:30 UTC hollywoodreporter.com Llama Share 136

Netflix declined to raise its bid for Warner Bros, allowing Paramount's $31 per share offer to become the likely winner. Netflix shares rose over 10 percent after the decision, while Paramount is poised to pay a $2.8 billion termination fee to Netflix.

H-Bomb: A Frank Lloyd Wright typographic mystery

153 mrngm 2026-02-26 09:18:57 UTC inconspicuous.info Llama Share 38

The author discovers an upside-down "H" on the Unity Temple sign in Oak Park, Illinois, and after researching, finds that the lettering has been removed and reinstalled multiple times, resulting in various orientations of the "H" over the years. The author creates a timeline of the lettering's history, including a 1956 photo showing all three "H"s upside-down, and a 2014-2017 restoration that ...

From Noise to Image – interactive guide to diffusion

152 simedw 2026-02-26 07:52:29 UTC lighthousesoftware.co.uk Llama Share 21

A diffusion model navigates a vast space of possible images to produce coherent results by starting with random noise and gradually removing it. The model uses a prompt's embedding space as a compass to guide its journey, with the guidance scale controlling how strongly it follows the prompt.

America, and probably the world, stands on a precipice

149 MindGods 2026-02-26 20:43:11 UTC garymarcus.substack.com Llama Share 89

Anthropic's showdown with the US Department of War may set two precedents: unrestricted AI access for military use and circumventing Congress. This could lead to mass surveillance and AI-fueled lethal strikes without human oversight.

Google Street View in 2026

147 marklit 2026-02-26 17:38:03 UTC tech.marksblogg.com Llama Share 106

The user has a powerful system with a 5.7 GHz AMD Ryzen 9 CPU and 96 GB of DDR5 RAM, running Ubuntu 24 LTS on Windows 11 Pro. They used DuckDB to import and analyze a dataset of Google Street View coverage, creating a table and rendering maps with QGIS and HCMGIS plugin.

Story of XZ Backdoor [video]

139 Ulf950 2026-02-26 14:21:05 UTC youtube.com Embed Share 53

Interview with Øyvind Kolås, GIMP developer (2017)

138 ibobev 2026-02-26 16:39:07 UTC gimp.org Llama Share 76

yvind Kolås is the maintainer of GEGL and babl, color engines of GIMP. He was involved in GIMP's project after fixing a patch for GIMP's transform tools.

Show HN: Unfucked - version all changes (by any tool) - local-first/source avail

137 cyrusradfar 2026-02-26 21:30:19 UTC unfudged.io Llama Share 90

The AI agent made several mistakes, including deleting a .env file, removing unused crates, rewriting TypeScript files, overwriting SQL seed data, and deleting SQL migration files. The agent also crashed during a refactor and left an overnight session with unknown changes.

Launch HN: Cardboard (YC W26) – Agentic video editor

131 sxmawl 2026-02-26 18:38:38 UTC usecardboard.com Full Share 83

Get a strong first pass in minutes, then refine it like a real editor. Tight pacing, clean captions, share-ready exports. A full suite of AI features that speed up the boring parts, without taking control away. Cardboard understands the semantic meaning of your request and maps it to complex timeline operations automatically.

iPhone and iPad approved to handle classified NATO information

124 throwfaraway4 2026-02-26 18:16:45 UTC apple.com Llama Share 62

Apple's iPhone and iPad are the first consumer devices to meet NATO's information assurance requirements, allowing use with classified information. They achieve this through built-in security protections across hardware, software, and Apple silicon.

Just-bash: Bash for Agents

124 tosh 2026-02-26 13:16:30 UTC github.com/vercel-labs Llama Share 69

just-bash is a secure Bash environment for AI agents that provides execution protection against infinite loops or recursion and supports custom commands, file systems, and network access. It can be used as a secure alternative to bash and provides a CLI and API for executing Bash scripts and commands.

Show HN: Deff – Side-by-side Git diff review in your terminal

120 flamestro 2026-02-26 17:54:06 UTC github.com/flamestro Llama Share 66

deff is a Rust TUI for reviewing git diffs with features like syntax highlighting and per-file navigation. It persists reviewed state locally in .git/deff/reviewed/.

Hardwood: A New Parser for Apache Parquet

108 rmoff 2026-02-26 15:31:39 UTC morling.dev Llama Share 12

Gunnar Morling has released Hardwood, a new open-source Parquet parser for Java that is optimized for minimal dependencies and great performance. It supports Java 21 and newer, and its multi-threaded decoding pipeline allows for faster parsing times compared to existing libraries like parquet-java.

The real cost of random I/O

106 jpineman 2026-02-26 12:38:48 UTC vondra.me Llama Share 27

Lowering the default random_page_cost value may not be the best idea as it contradicts the actual I/O costs and can lead to inefficient query plans. Adjusting the random_page_cost value should be done with caution and monitoring, considering factors like cache ratios, prefetching, and data set characteristics to ensure the right query plan is chosen.

Americans Are Leaving the U.S. in Record Numbers

99 reaperducer 2026-02-26 02:52:04 UTC wsj.com Full Share 92

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Technical Excellence Is Not Enough

94 bo0tzz 2026-02-26 09:51:48 UTC raccoon.land Llama Share 97

Organizations prioritize comfort over correctness due to structural issues, not communication problems. Fixing things creates disruption, but ignoring issues leads to invisible problems until they break.

RCade: Building a Community Arcade Cabinet

89 evakhoury 2026-02-26 19:09:18 UTC frankchiarulli.com Llama Share 16

The RCade is a custom arcade cabinet at the Recurse Center that runs community-created games, with a deployment system that makes it easy for anyone to ship a game in minutes. The project involved building custom hardware and software, including a display adapter and input controllers, to create a unique gaming experience for Recursers.

Men in their 50s may be aging faster due to toxic 'forever chemicals'

88 jb1991 2026-02-26 11:58:13 UTC cnn.com Llama Share 112

A new study found that PFAS exposure accelerates aging in men aged 50-65, with weaker associations in younger men and women. Reducing PFAS exposure through certified water filters and minimizing contact with stain-resistant materials may be reasonable steps to reduce risk.

Burger King will use AI to check if employees say 'please' and 'thank you'

83 JeanKage 2026-02-26 13:12:54 UTC theverge.com Llama Share 95

Burger King is launching an AI chatbot called Patty in employee headsets to assist with meal prep and evaluate customer interactions. Patty is part of the BK Assistant platform, which will be rolled out to all US restaurants by 2026.

SynthID: A tool to watermark and identify content generated through AI

82 tosh 2026-02-26 17:28:35 UTC deepmind.google Llama Share 74

SynthID now watermarks text generated by Gemini app and web, adjusting probability scores to embed a hidden mark. This watermark is imperceptible and doesn't affect output quality.

Anthropic says company 'cannot in good conscience accede' to Pentagon's demands

81 geox 2026-02-26 23:14:44 UTC apnews.com Llama Share 3

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei refused Pentagon demands to allow wider use of its AI technology citing concerns over mass surveillance and autonomous weapons. The Pentagon has threatened to terminate Anthropic's contract if it doesn't comply by Friday.

Fentanyl makeover: Core structural redesign could lead to safer pain medications

78 littlexsparkee 2026-02-26 12:44:28 UTC scripps.edu Llama Share 95

Chemists at Scripps Research modified fentanyl's molecular structure to reduce respiratory depression while preserving pain-blocking capability. The new compound shows promise in managing severe pain with less risk of addiction and overdose.

Programming in K

66 tosh 2026-02-26 11:27:06 UTC github.com/johnearnest Llama Share 12

Array programming languages like K require a different approach to problem-solving, using techniques such as where, each-dyad, and cond to extract subsets, map functions, and apply conditions. K also includes built-in verbs like find, f/, and scan to handle irregular problems, and operators like grade up and down for sorting and grading lists.

Hydroph0bia – fixed SecureBoot bypass for UEFI firmware from Insyde H2O (2025)

65 transpute 2026-02-26 22:14:11 UTC coderush.me Llama Share 1

Insyde fixed the Hydroph0bia vulnerability by replacing 'naked' SetVariable calls with LibSetSecureVariable calls in drivers like BdsDxe and SecurityStubDxe, but this fix may be bypassed by manual NVRAM editing or flash write protection bypass. Insyde acknowledged the weakness of the fix and is working on a better solution that does not use NVRAM for security-sensitive applications.

The Pentagon Feuding with an AI Company Is a Bad Sign

65 Jimmc414 2026-02-26 16:23:07 UTC foreignpolicy.com Llama Share 33

Anthropic, an AI start-up, is at odds with the Trump administration over the use of its technology in military operations. The company's CEO, Dario Amodei, has expressed concerns about the potential misuse of AI for war and policing.

Why Developers Keep Choosing Claude over Every Other AI

65 gmays 2026-02-26 15:53:30 UTC bhusalmanish.com.np Llama Share 79

The user prefers Claude Code over other AI coding tools due to its consistent workflow and process discipline, which allows it to stay on track without needing constant supervision. The gap between Claude and other tools is not about raw intelligence, but rather about training the model to complete long sequences of tool calls successfully and maintain context across many steps.

Number of UK workers on zero-hours contracts hits record high ahead of crackdown

65 robtherobber 2026-02-26 12:18:11 UTC bbc.co.uk Llama Share 117

Zero-hours contracts have hit a record high of 1.23 million in the UK, mainly driven by 16-to-24-year-olds and workers not in full-time education. Labour's planned crackdown aims to give eligible workers the right to guaranteed hours, with measures expected to come into force next year.

Show HN: Agent Swarm – Multi-agent self-learning teams (OSS)

63 tarasyarema 2026-02-26 12:15:38 UTC github.com/desplega-ai Llama Share 47

Agent Swarm is a team of AI coding agents that coordinate autonomously, breaking down tasks and executing them without manual intervention. It integrates with Slack, GitHub, and email, and each agent has its own personality and expertise that evolves over time.

C64 Copy Protection

61 snvzz 2026-02-26 23:59:52 UTC commodoregames.net Llama Share 14

A long document was divided into six volumes for easier reading, with Volume 1 providing a technical foundation for the rest. The volumes cover C64 disk copy protection techniques, industrial machinery, and copying scene tools from 1982 to the early 1990s.

Show HN: I built a self-hosted course platform in Clojure

59 jacekschae 2026-02-26 13:31:08 UTC clojure.stream Llama Share 13

ClojureStream offers structured learning paths, live workshops, and podcasts for Clojure, ClojureScript, and Datalog. It provides hands-on video courses, expert-approved content, and community engagement for learning idiomatic Clojure.

Move tests to closed source repo

58 nilsbunger 2026-02-26 04:34:26 UTC github.com/tldraw Full Share 40

Move the test suite out of the open source tldraw/tldraw repo and into the closed source repo. Context The tldraw monorepo currently contains ~327 test files across unit, integration, and e2e tests: packages/tldraw: ~148 unit/integration...

Show HN: ZSE – Open-source LLM inference engine with 3.9s cold starts

58 zyoralabs 2026-02-26 01:15:25 UTC github.com/zyora-dev Llama Share 8

ZSE is a tool for running large language models with minimal memory footprint, providing smart recommendations based on available memory. It supports various formats including HuggingFace, safetensors, and .zse, with fast cold starts and efficient memory usage.

Pigeons and Planes Has a Website Again

56 herbertl 2026-02-26 10:51:29 UTC pigeonsandplanes.com Llama Share 7

Pigeons & Planes is a music discovery platform that supports new artists and delivers curated music online and in real life. They're back with a website after a 3-year hiatus, publishing features weekly and continuing to create content across various mediums.

Go-Native Durable Execution

56 hmaxdml 2026-02-26 00:17:52 UTC dbos.dev Llama Share 19

The author of a Go library for durable workflows discusses the challenges of reconciling compile-time type safety with a single interface for workflow and step functions, and how they used Go's context.Context to achieve this. The library, durable.Context, exposes methods to invoke user functions as workflows or steps, leveraging Go context to propagate metadata and handle cancellation and deadlines.

Show HN: Rev-dep – 20x faster knip.dev alternative build in Go

46 jayu_dev 2026-02-26 18:47:27 UTC github.com/jayu Llama Share 13

Rev-dep is a high-speed static analysis tool for modern JavaScript and TypeScript codebases that enforces dependency graph hygiene and removes unused code. It provides a configuration system for orchestrating project checks and can execute all checks in a single pass, significantly faster than multiple running individual commands separately.

Show HN: Mission Control – Open-source task management for AI agents

44 meisnerd 2026-02-26 13:12:33 UTC github.com/meisnerdan Llama Share 20

Mission Control is a local task management tool for solo entrepreneurs who delegate work to AI agents. It gives agents structure with roles, inboxes, and reporting protocols, allowing users to stay in control without micromanaging.

Cronboard: A terminal-based dashboard for managing cron jobs

41 theanonymousone 2026-02-26 20:43:25 UTC github.com/antoniorodr Llama Share 10

Cronboard is a terminal app for managing and scheduling cron jobs on local and remote servers with features like autocompletion and SSH connections. It allows easy addition, editing, and deletion of cron jobs with validation and human-readable feedback.

What our DNA reveals about the sex life of Neanderthals

40 Hooke 2026-02-26 21:55:08 UTC nytimes.com Full Share 43

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Show HN: Better Hub – A better GitHub experience

38 bekacru 2026-02-26 10:08:01 UTC better-hub.com Full Share 48

Your access token is encrypted and stored securely. Only the permissions you grant will be used.

Microsoft announces new "mini PCs" for Windows 365

37 mikece 2026-02-26 18:19:36 UTC neowin.net Full Share 44

Self-improving software won't produce Skynet

37 normalocity 2026-02-26 03:36:57 UTC contalign.jefflunt.com Llama Share 60

The concept of self-improving software uses AI to automate knowledge maintenance by updating documentation based on code changes, creating a continuous feedback loop. This approach ensures accurate internal representation and external documentation, making the next iteration more efficient and reducing the risk of hallucinations caused by stale information.

Nihilistic Violent Extremism

34 doener 2026-02-26 12:12:58 UTC en.wikipedia.org Llama Share 49

Nihilistic violent extremism refers to violence lacking an ideological motivation, instead driven by hatred for society. It's associated with groups like 764 and No Lives Matter, and poses a rising terrorist threat in the US.

Show HN: OpenSwarm – Multi‑Agent Claude CLI Orchestrator for Linear/GitHub

34 unohee 2026-02-26 02:19:02 UTC github.com/intrect-io Llama Share 17

OpenSwarm orchestrates Claude Code instances as autonomous agents, managing Linear issues and reporting progress to Discord. It uses a Knowledge Graph for smarter task execution and retains memory via LanceDB vector embeddings.

'Play like a dog biting God's feet': Steven Isserlis on György Kurtág at 100

28 mitchbob 2026-02-26 19:29:35 UTC theguardian.com Llama Share 0

The author met György Kurtág at an International Musicians Seminar in Cornwall, where they formed a lifelong friendship through music. Kurtág's teaching style is transformative, using vivid imagery and unexpected connections to illuminate his music.

Cracking the Python Monorepo

25 amcvitty 2026-02-26 22:05:48 UTC gafni.dev Llama Share 6

The user discusses the benefits of using monorepos, specifically with Python, and how tools like uv and Dagger can simplify build processes and provide performance gains. By using uv workspaces and Dagger functions, the user can build a Docker image for a given project with granular copying of source code and dependencies, enabling efficient caching and faster builds.

How AI skills are quietly automating my workday

20 rkrizanovskis 2026-02-26 16:35:31 UTC medium.com/@ricardskrizanovskis Llama Share 18

The user has implemented AI skills in their workflow, which are sets of instructions that automate tasks and improve over time, allowing them to focus on outcomes rather than execution. By combining skills with tools, the user can now describe what they need and let the AI handle execution, significantly reducing the time spent on tasks and increasing productivity.

SHELL: Global Tool for Calling and Chaining Procedures in the System (1965) [pdf]

20 NaOH 2026-02-26 15:40:42 UTC people.csail.mit.edu Llama Share 2

The SHELL allows procedures to be called with variable arguments, storing BCD strings and modifier values. It looks for meta-arguments and takes action on the CUROPTIONS segment, handling (MORE) requests.

Show HN: Unix for the Commodore 64? Open Source

15 ascarola 2026-02-26 00:36:41 UTC github.com/ascarola Full Share 8

This release focuses on system identity, usability, and polish, moving C64UX closer to feeling like a tiny, self-contained operating environment rather than just a shell. C64UX v0.7 is a major step toward a persistent, personalized retro shell — complete with identity, style, and a boot process that feels right at home on 8-bit hardware.

The man building Team USA's Olympic bobsleds

13 wrsh07 2026-02-26 03:03:00 UTC adirondackexplorer.org Llama Share 1

Marc Van Den Berg built bobsleds for Team USA to compete in the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy. His workshop in Lake Placid constructed the up-to-date equipment, giving Team USA a chance to win medals.

Apple Launch on Monday

11 redox_ 2026-02-26 15:47:58 UTC twitter.com/tim_cook Full Share 1

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