Canada's bill C-22 mandates mass metadata surveillance of Canadians

411 opengrass 2026-03-15 21:22:16 UTC michaelgeist.ca Llama Share 109

The Canadian government introduced Bill C-22, the Lawful Access Act, which limits warrantless access to personal information but raises concerns about surveillance capabilities and data retention. The bill introduces new rules for telecom providers and internet platforms to assist law enforcement, sparking privacy and civil liberties concerns.

$96 3D-printed rocket that recalculates its mid-air trajectory using a $5 sensor

382 ZacnyLos 2026-03-15 10:15:47 UTC github.com/novatic14 Llama Share 347

A low-cost rocket launcher and guided rocket system was built using consumer electronics and 3D-printed components. The system costs around $96 and uses ESP32 and MPU6050 for stabilization and GPS, compass, and barometric modules for orientation and telemetry.

Chrome DevTools MCP

376 xnx 2026-03-15 19:12:53 UTC developer.chrome.com Llama Share 160

Chrome DevTools MCP server now allows coding agents to directly connect to active browser sessions, enabling seamless transition between manual and AI-assisted debugging. Users must enable remote debugging in Chrome and configure the MCP server with the --autoConnect option for auto connection.

The Appalling Stupidity of Spotify's AI DJ

353 ingve 2026-03-15 08:04:55 UTC charlespetzold.com Llama Share 288

You question AI's intelligence and accountability after a disappointing experience with Spotify's AI DJ, which failed to understand basic music concepts. The AI's limitations raise concerns about its ability to preserve and respect the western musical tradition.

How kernel anti-cheats work

341 davikr 2026-03-15 00:15:10 UTC s4dbrd.github.io Llama Share 297

Modern kernel anti-cheat systems like BattlEye and Vanguard operate at the highest privilege level, intercepting kernel callbacks and scanning memory structures to detect cheats transparently while a game is running. These systems use a combination of kernel-mode and user-mode components, including kernel drivers, usermode services, and game-injected DLLs, to implement protections and detect ...

The 49MB web page

337 kermatt 2026-03-15 19:25:18 UTC thatshubham.com Llama Share 180

The modern news website architecture is plagued by user-hostile design choices, such as excessive ads, modals, and tracking scripts, which prioritize short-term CPMs over long-term readership. To create a better user experience, publishers should adopt a privacy-first approach, enforce serialized onboarding, and reserve space for asynchronous content to reduce cognitive load and improve ...

Rack-mount hydroponics

332 cdrnsf 2026-03-15 04:23:43 UTC sa.lj.am Llama Share 97

The user grew lettuce in a spare server cabinet using a flood and drain system, which they admit is a terrible idea but worked surprisingly well. They used a variety of equipment including grow lights, shelves, and a submersible pump to successfully grow lettuce and herbs, despite initial concerns and some minor issues.

A Visual Introduction to Machine Learning (2015)

322 vismit2000 2026-03-15 10:47:35 UTC r2d3.us Llama Share 29

Machine learning uses statistical learning to identify patterns in data and make predictions, such as distinguishing homes in New York from homes in San Francisco. A decision tree is a machine learning method that uses if-then statements to identify boundaries and define patterns in the data, but can overfit if it learns irrelevant details.

LLM Architecture Gallery

267 tzury 2026-03-15 16:01:09 UTC sebastianraschka.com Llama Share 20

This page collects architecture figures and fact sheets for Open-Weight LLMs, focusing on panels and allowing users to report inaccuracies. It features a 27B model with local attention and a large vocabulary, including strong Indic language support.

Office.eu launches as Europe's sovereign office platform

262 campuscodi 2026-03-15 18:22:36 UTC office.eu Llama Share 135

Office.eu, a 100% European owned office suite, has launched in The Hague, offering secure data storage and compliance with EU data protection legislation. It's built on open-source technology and available across Europe by invitation, with a phased rollout planned for 2nd quarter 2026.

Ask HN: How is AI-assisted coding going for you professionally?

259 svara 2026-03-15 15:58:23 UTC news.ycombinator.com Llama Share 446

You want to cut through AI development noise and learn from concrete experiences, focusing on tools used, successes, challenges, and context. You're looking to build a grounded picture of AI-assisted development in March 2026.

Separating the Wayland compositor and window manager

235 dpassens 2026-03-15 15:09:24 UTC isaacfreund.com Llama Share 112

River, a non-monolithic Wayland compositor, has broken from traditional architecture by splitting the window manager into a separate program. This allows for more control over window management policy and better performance.

Glassworm is back: A new wave of invisible Unicode attacks hits repositories

232 robinhouston 2026-03-15 13:08:02 UTC aikido.dev Llama Share 146

Glassworm threat actor is back, compromising hundreds of GitHub, npm, and VS Code repositories with invisible Unicode characters. Aikido's malware scanning pipeline detects this threat, and a free tool called Aikido Safe Chain can block supply chain risks in real time.

The 100 hour gap between a vibecoded prototype and a working product

231 kiwieater 2026-03-15 12:09:30 UTC kanfa.macbudkowski.com Llama Share 309

The author built an app called Cryptosaurus using AI-powered coding, but it took much longer than expected due to various issues with the UI, UX, and infrastructure. The author learned many lessons and believes that vibecoding can be a 10-100X speed improvement over traditional coding, but it still requires a lot of effort and expertise.

Harold and George Destroy the World

226 tclancy 2026-03-15 12:48:17 UTC tomclancy.info Llama Share 287

The author discusses how the imagination of two boys, Harold and George, is being stifled by educators, but their creativity is evident in media they've influenced. The author also criticizes government corruption and the influence of money in sports, specifically the US Football Association.

A most elegant TCP hole punching algorithm

208 Uptrenda 2026-03-15 03:29:17 UTC robertsdotpm.github.io Llama Share 97

A simple TCP hole punching algorithm is proposed that requires only a destination IP and uses a deterministic approach to derive meta data from a single parameter, eliminating the need for infrastructure and meta data exchange. The algorithm involves using non-blocking sockets, pseudo-random number generators, and a leader-follower approach to choose a successful connection, allowing for ...

Nasdaq's Shame

195 imichael 2026-03-15 22:16:09 UTC keubiko.substack.com Llama Share 49

Nasdaq proposes changes to its index methodology to favor large IPOs like SpaceX, allowing for near-immediate index inclusion and artificially inflating stock prices. This could lead to a massive liquidity squeeze and unfair wealth transfer from passive investors to corporate insiders.

Grandparents are glued to their phones [video]

190 tartoran 2026-03-15 17:43:19 UTC bbc.com Llama Share 121

Charlie Warzel's essay explores why older adults are spending more time on digital devices and the unease it causes in their children and grandchildren. The shift raises complicated questions about family relationships, technology, and loneliness among older adults.

I'm 60 years old. Claude Code killed a passion

190 fred1268 2026-03-15 12:35:22 UTC news.ycombinator.com Llama Share 156

User reflects on how AI has impacted their passion for coding, feeling it's been killed, while others like Shannoncc have it re-ignited. They attribute this to enjoying the journey versus the destination, with AI providing more destinations but less journey.

Animated 'Firefly' Reboot in Development from Nathan Fillion, 20th TV

188 Amorymeltzer 2026-03-15 18:04:34 UTC hollywoodreporter.com Llama Share 60

Nathan Fillion announced an animated Firefly series in development through Collision33 and 20th Television Animation, with Tara Butters and Marc Guggenheim as showrunners. The series will be set between the original TV run and the 2005 film Serenity, with Joss Whedon's blessing.

What makes Intel Optane stand out (2023)

185 walterbell 2026-03-15 15:09:41 UTC blog.zuthof.nl Llama Share 118

Intel Optane drives offer ultra-low latency, high durability, and high performance due to 3D XPoint Technology. However, they have high costs and low capacities, making them less appealing for most companies.

Pentagon expands oversight of Stars and Stripes, limits content

170 geox 2026-03-15 12:11:32 UTC stripes.com Llama Share 81

The Pentagon released a memo limiting Stars and Stripes content, restricting wire services, comics, and syndicated features. The changes aim to refocus the publication on its original mission as an independent news source for service members.

Treasure hunter freed from jail after refusing to turn over shipwreck gold

162 tartoran 2026-03-15 02:48:33 UTC bbc.com Llama Share 231

Tommy Thompson, a US deep-sea treasure hunter, was released from prison after a decade for refusing to disclose the location of 500 missing gold coins. He discovered millions of dollars' worth of treasure from the 1857 SS Central America shipwreck but was jailed for contempt after failing to account for the missing coins.

Stop Sloppypasta

143 namnnumbr 2026-03-15 17:25:00 UTC stopsloppypasta.ai Llama Share 83

Sharing raw AI output reduces comprehension and trust due to effort asymmetry and lack of verification. It creates a negative feedback loop where the sender loses credibility and the recipient loses trust.

Hollywood Enters Oscars Weekend in Existential Crisis

132 RickJWagner 2026-03-15 12:41:56 UTC theculturenewspaper.com Llama Share 426

Young assistants at WME worry about the future of the movie business due to declining attendance, layoffs, and AI threats. Despite challenges, studios like Netflix and Paramount are investing in AI and new storytelling forms to revitalize the industry.

Learning athletic humanoid tennis skills from imperfect human motion data

128 danielmorozoff 2026-03-15 15:21:04 UTC zzk273.github.io Llama Share 26

Researchers developed LATENT, a system that learns tennis skills from imperfect human motion data. LATENT successfully trains a humanoid robot to consistently hit and return tennis balls in real-world conditions.

FCC chairman threatens TV broadcast licenses over news coverage

110 geox 2026-03-15 00:08:22 UTC fortune.com Llama Share 1

FCC Chairman Brendan Carr threatened to revoke broadcast licenses of stations airing "fake news" or biased coverage. This move would be an unprecedented expansion of FCC powers and has been challenged in court.

Show HN: Signet – Autonomous wildfire tracking from satellite and weather data

107 mapldx 2026-03-15 12:01:00 UTC signet.watch Llama Share 31

Signet uses AI to track US wildfires by analyzing satellite data, weather, and geographic information. It provides assessments and predictions, but users should not rely on it for emergency decisions.

In Memoriam: John W. Addison, my PhD advisor

104 herodotus 2026-03-15 15:46:19 UTC billwadge.com Llama Share 4

The author had John Addison as their PhD advisor at UC Berkeley, where they studied logic under his guidance and developed a lifelong appreciation for his teaching style and generosity. Addison's influence continued to shape the author's career in computer science, where they drew on his lessons to design the dataflow language Lucid.

The emergence of print-on-demand Amazon paperback books

100 aerhardt 2026-03-15 09:06:35 UTC alexerhardt.com Llama Share 68

The author, a former avid reader, regained their reading habit and now reads 1.5 books per week, cherishing the act of reading for its own sake. They prefer physical books over eBooks and have a large private library, but are disappointed with Amazon's print-on-demand books, which are often of poor quality and more expensive than stock equivalents.

LLMs can be exhausting

96 tjohnell 2026-03-15 20:56:21 UTC tomjohnell.com Llama Share 77

Working with LLMs requires metacognition to avoid mental fatigue and frustration, which can lead to poor prompts and outcomes. To optimize LLM interactions, focus on writing clear prompts, setting success criteria, and iterating towards faster feedback cycles to avoid context overload and improve results.

Jeff Bezos wants Washington Post’s newsroom budget halved, productivity doubled

90 y1n0 2026-03-15 05:36:00 UTC nytimes.com Full Share 81

Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker

Kangina

88 thunderbong 2026-03-15 22:11:17 UTC en.wikipedia.org Llama Share 6

Kangina is a traditional Afghan technique of preserving grapes in mud and straw discs, allowing them to stay fresh for up to six months. This eco-friendly method works by sealing the fruit in clay-rich mud, restricting air and moisture flow, and allowing gradual gas permeation to keep the grapes alive.

Palantir defends its role in the kill chain: "We are proud of that"

86 botanical 2026-03-15 16:16:16 UTC heise.de Llama Share 56

Palantir's AI platform supports both military operations and healthcare management. CEO Alex Karp defends the company's role in deadly military operations while also promoting AI in healthcare.

Tree Search Distillation for Language Models Using PPO

85 at2005 2026-03-15 00:51:55 UTC ayushtambde.com Llama Share 9

The author applied MCTS to a language model to improve performance in a combinatorial arithmetic game, achieving an 8.2 percentage point improvement over the pre-RL model. The method uses parallel MCTS to search for stronger trajectories and distill them back into the model via an online PPO loop.

IBM, sonic delay lines, and the history of the 80×24 display (2019)

84 rbanffy 2026-03-15 11:06:45 UTC righto.com Llama Share 31

The popularity of 80×24 and 80×25 displays is largely due to IBM's dominance in the terminal market, starting with the 3270 terminal in 1971 and the IBM PC in 1981.

UMD Scientists Create 'Smart Underwear' to Measure Human Flatulence

81 ohjeez 2026-03-15 15:45:24 UTC cbmg.umd.edu Llama Share 52

Scientists at the University of Maryland created Smart Underwear to measure human flatulence, tracking hydrogen in flatus to study gut microbial metabolism. The Human Flatus Atlas project aims to establish a normal range of flatus production for people in the US, recruiting participants with varying flatulence patterns.

Generating All 32-Bit Primes (Part I)

80 hnlyman 2026-03-15 11:42:01 UTC hnlyman.github.io Llama Share 28

The article discusses generating all prime numbers up to a 32-bit limit using various algorithms.

Federal Surveillance Tech Becomes Mandatory in New Cars by 2027

78 functionmouse 2026-03-15 01:27:25 UTC gadgetreview.com Llama Share 47

Starting 2026-2027, new passenger vehicles will be equipped with infrared cameras monitoring eye movement and alertness. This technology, mandated by the 2021 Infrastructure Act, aims to prevent impaired driving but raises concerns about privacy and potential false positives.

Show HN: What if your synthesizer was powered by APL (or a dumb K clone)?

75 octetta 2026-03-15 12:58:13 UTC octetta.github.io Full Share 29

↑↓ history · ⌃↵ run · ⌃L clear loading wasm…

Codegen is not productivity

74 donutshop 2026-03-15 13:58:13 UTC antifound.com Llama Share 96

The author argues that lines of code are not a good measure of productivity and that LLMs can actually hinder collaboration and maintenance by generating too much code. The author believes that LLMs should be used to assist in planning and design, not just code generation, to improve productivity and collaboration.

Show HN: GDSL – 800 line kernel: Lisp subset in 500, C subset in 1300

61 FirTheMouse 2026-03-15 15:40:13 UTC firthemouse.github.io Llama Share 17

The author initially believed small compilers require significant tradeoffs, but they successfully created a subset of C and a Lisp compiler with minimal compromises. The author questions why other compilers are so large, suggesting they may be over-engineered.

Excel incorrectly assumes that the year 1900 is a leap year

59 susam 2026-03-15 23:34:35 UTC learn.microsoft.com Llama Share 21

Microsoft Excel incorrectly assumes 1900 is a leap year for compatibility with Lotus 1-2-3. Correcting this would cause most dates to decrease by one day and break compatibility with other programs.

SuperTux 0.7.0

59 pentagrama 2026-03-15 17:00:35 UTC github.com/supertux Llama Share 13

The SuperTux Team released version 0.7.0 with new features, improved level design, and bug fixes. The update includes new sprites, abilities, and gameplay mechanics, making the game more finishable and polished.

Small U.S. town, big company. Can it weather the tariff Blizzard? (Digi-Key) (2025)

59 upofadown 2026-03-15 12:59:31 UTC npr.org Llama Share 38

DigiKey, a tech giant in rural Minnesota, struggles with tariffs affecting its business and employees. The company's trade compliance expert, Teri Ivaniszyn, stays up at night worrying about tariffs.

Show HN: Lux – Drop-in Redis replacement in Rust. 5.6x faster, ~1MB Docker image

58 mattyhogan 2026-03-15 21:12:37 UTC github.com/lux-db Llama Share 26

Lux is a database that uses all cores for faster performance, reaching 10.5 million SET ops/sec, 5.6x faster than Redis. Its small 856KB Docker image size is also more efficient than Redis and Dragonfly.

A new Bigfoot documentary helps explain our conspiracy-minded era

52 zdw 2026-03-15 22:15:50 UTC msn.com Full Share 24

In the 1960s, a shaky film shot in the wilderness helped launch the Bigfoot industry, enriching and then upending the lives of the men behind it. “Capturing Bigfoot” chronicles the fallout.

The Official DR DOS Website

43 Tomte 2026-03-15 14:56:45 UTC dr-dos.com Llama Share 13

DR DOS 9.0 is a modern, legally unencumbered DOS reimplementation offering better performance and compatibility. It includes low-level access commands for direct memory manipulation and code execution.

NetBlocks says Iran blackout enters day 16 as arrests target Starlink users

40 ukblewis 2026-03-15 13:47:34 UTC iranintl.com Llama Share 17

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi wants guarantees and compensation for damage before ending the war. He also warned of a strong response if Iran's energy facilities are targeted.

Tech companies defeat bill as AI drains local water supplies

38 laurex 2026-03-15 17:49:54 UTC theolympus.net Llama Share 23

Washington state's 126 AI data centers drain millions of gallons of freshwater daily for cooling, straining local drinking water supplies and increasing blackout risk. The tech industry's lobbying efforts blocked a bill to force data centers to use clean energy, leaving residents vulnerable to rising utility costs.

Show HN: Free OpenAI API Access with ChatGPT Account

37 EvanZhouDev 2026-03-15 21:29:52 UTC github.com/evanzhoudev Llama Share 16

This package creates a localhost proxy to OpenAI's Codex API using OAuth tokens, allowing access to pre-authenticated endpoints without an API key. It supports various models and is intended for personal, local experimentation on trusted machines.

Young people are turning to old-school hobbies to get off their phones

34 1vuio0pswjnm7 2026-03-15 03:34:01 UTC apnews.com Llama Share 8

Young people are turning to analog hobbies like needlepoint, knitting, and pottery to escape technology and reconnect with creativity. These hobbies, often labeled "grandma hobbies," have gained popularity online and are now being used to build businesses and promote mental well-being.

The Linux Programming Interface as a university course text

33 teleforce 2026-03-15 23:51:26 UTC man7.org Llama Share 1

Author of TLPI seeks university teacher feedback on book usage in courses. They want course outlines and suggestions for improving the book for university students.

The Webpage Has Instructions. The Agent Has Your Credentials

31 everlier 2026-03-15 14:43:33 UTC openguard.sh Llama Share 16

Agent security became a major concern in 2025 due to prompt injection attacks that can cause significant damage. To mitigate this risk, teams must implement robust defenses, including trust boundaries, scoped credentials, and auditable tool chains, to prevent hostile content from causing harm.

I'm Too Lazy to Check Datadog Every Morning, So I Made AI Do It

21 piotrgrudzien 2026-03-15 21:19:18 UTC quickchat.ai Llama Share 12

The user automated Datadog alert triage using Claude Code, an AI coding tool, to reduce tedious morning work and free up time for actual coding. The setup involves a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server, a markdown file skill, and a cron job to automate the process of identifying and fixing bugs.

Show HN: Open-source playground to red-team AI agents with exploits published

20 zachdotai 2026-03-15 22:29:46 UTC github.com/fabraix Llama Share 2

AI agents are taking over repetitive tasks, freeing humans for creative work. Trust in AI is built through open collaboration and testing by a community of researchers and engineers.

FCC Chair Threatens to Revoke Broadcasters' Licenses over War Coverage

17 KnuthIsGod 2026-03-15 03:14:28 UTC nytimes.com Full Share 2

Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker

Brazil publishes list of companies needing age verification, includes Canonical

15 iamnothere 2026-03-15 14:10:09 UTC gov.br Llama Share 11

A ANPD prorrogou o prazo para que 37 empresas encaminhem informações sobre a adequação à Lei nº 15.211, de 2025, voltada à proteção de crianças e adolescentes no ambiente digital. O objetivo é conhecer e mapear as iniciativas adotadas pelas empresas para cumprir as disposições do ECA Digital.