Google broke reCAPTCHA for de-googled Android users

1555 anonymousiam 2026-05-08 18:45:58 UTC reclaimthenet.org Llama Share 585

Google's new reCAPTCHA system requires Android users to run Google Play Services to prove they're human, excluding de-Googled phones. This move establishes a precedent for accessing basic web content, favoring Google's ecosystem control over user data consent.

Poland is now among the 20 largest economies

1057 surprisetalk 2026-05-08 12:30:05 UTC apnews.com Llama Share 867

Poland's economy has grown significantly since 1990, becoming the world's 20th largest with over $1 trillion in annual output. The country's transformation is attributed to a strong institutional framework, EU aid, and a broad consensus on joining the EU.

David Attenborough's 100th Birthday

883 defrost 2026-05-08 12:03:26 UTC bbc.com Llama Share 165

Sir David Attenborough turns 100, receiving birthday messages from the royal couple and many celebrities. A special concert at the Royal Albert Hall celebrates his life and legacy.

Google Cloud Fraud Defence is just WEI repackaged

704 ribtoks 2026-05-08 13:56:10 UTC privatecaptcha.com Llama Share 365

Google announced Google Cloud Fraud Defense, a reCAPTCHA update that uses QR codes to verify human presence. However, it relies on Google's device attestation mechanism, which excludes users of privacy-respecting browsers and accumulates attribution data for Google.

A web page that shows you everything the browser told it without asking

618 mwheelz 2026-05-08 12:37:05 UTC sinceyouarrived.world Llama Share 292

The page explains how it collects data from the user's device without tracking or logging, using standard JavaScript APIs and techniques like canvas fingerprinting. The data is computed locally and discarded after use, with no cookies or identifiers retained.

An Introduction to Meshtastic

521 ColinWright 2026-05-08 11:22:11 UTC meshtastic.org Llama Share 187

Meshtastic is a community-driven, open-source project using LoRa radios for long-range off-grid communication. It forms a mesh network allowing multiple users to receive messages, with each device supporting one user at a time.

Ask HN: We just had an actual UUID v4 collision...

470 mittermayr 2026-05-08 07:57:14 UTC news.ycombinator.com Llama Share 335

Database flagged duplicate UUIDv4 from a record added in 2025. System generated a new UUIDv4 with the same value, sparking confusion about its possibility.

Driver accused of DUI tracks missing laptop to Illinois State trooper's house

446 bryan0 2026-05-08 18:51:35 UTC abc7chicago.com Llama Share 379

A restaurant executive accused of DUI by Illinois State Trooper Kevin Bradley discovered his missing laptop was tracked to Bradley's house. Bradley was suspended for one day after an internal investigation found he had violated state police policies.

AI is breaking two vulnerability cultures

427 speckx 2026-05-08 17:55:08 UTC jefftk.com Llama Share 173

A security vulnerability was discovered and shared publicly after an initial attempt at a closed disclosure, highlighting a tension between coordinated and immediate disclosure. AI-assisted vulnerability detection is making long embargoes obsolete and shortening the time to detection.

Cartoon Network Flash Games

416 willmeyers 2026-05-08 16:29:52 UTC webdesignmuseum.org Llama Share 131

The website is blocked due to security reasons after a suspicious action was detected. Please email the site owner with the Cloudflare Ray ID and details of the action that triggered the block.

Mojo 1.0 Beta

373 sbt567 2026-05-08 02:49:01 UTC mojolang.org Llama Share 243

Mojo is a compiled, statically-typed language that combines Python's syntax, Rust's memory safety, and Zig's metaprogramming for diverse hardware. It natively interoperates with Python and allows for high-performance GPU programming without vendor lock-in.

US Government releases first batch of UAP documents and videos

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Meta Shuts Down End-to-End Encryption for Instagram Messaging

332 tcp_handshaker 2026-05-08 21:47:47 UTC pcmag.com Llama Share 222

Meta is removing end-to-end encryption from Instagram DMs after May 8, 2026, citing low adoption. Users can download impacted data before the change.

Nullsoft, 1997-2004 (2004)

331 downbad_ 2026-05-08 08:00:44 UTC slate.com Llama Share 92

Justin Frankel, founder of Nullsoft, was a rebellious programmer who created popular music tools like Winamp and Gnutella, often challenging the music industry and his corporate parent AOL. He quit AOL and Nullsoft after releasing a private file-sharing system WASTE, which made it difficult for authorities to track copyright infringement.

ClojureScript Gets Async/Await

278 Borkdude 2026-05-08 07:04:24 UTC clojurescript.org Llama Share 73

ClojureScript has a new release targeting ECMAScript 2016, allowing for enhanced interop. The compiler now emits async JavaScript functions with the ^:async hint.

Teaching Claude Why

265 pretext 2026-05-08 17:59:41 UTC anthropic.com Llama Share 159

We improved Claude's safety training to reduce agentic misalignment by teaching principles of aligned behavior and using diverse data. Our methods, including the "difficult advice" dataset and document training, achieved significant improvements in alignment generalization.

AWS North Virginia data center outage – resolved

264 christhecaribou 2026-05-08 03:31:58 UTC cnbc.com Llama Share 201

Amazon Web Services experienced a thermal issue at a Virginia facility causing operational issues. The outage affected trading platforms like FanDuel and Coinbase, with full recovery expected to take several hours.

I hate soldering

257 James72689 2026-05-08 07:26:37 UTC user8.bearblog.dev Llama Share 217

The user dislikes soldering due to health concerns and mess. They want soldering to be replaced by a safer alternative.

Serving a website on a Raspberry Pi Zero running in RAM

250 xngbuilds 2026-05-08 15:10:35 UTC btxx.org Llama Share 99

The user set up a Raspberry Pi Zero v1.3 running Alpine Linux to serve a micro site to the public internet, using a separate VPS for TLS termination. They used darkhttpd as the web server and configured a backup system using lbu and rsync to ensure persistent changes on reboots.

Nintendo announces price increases for Nintendo Switch 2

233 razorbeamz 2026-05-08 06:56:13 UTC nintendo.co.jp Llama Share 244

Nintendo is revising prices of Switch systems and services due to market changes. Price revisions will be implemented in Japan and other regions to ensure product availability.

Apple, Intel have reached preliminary chip-making deal

228 scrlk 2026-05-08 17:25:21 UTC reuters.com Full Share 145

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Just Use Go

226 xngbuilds 2026-05-08 13:40:22 UTC blainsmith.com Llama Share 216

The author argues that Go is a simple and effective language for building web applications, allowing for fast development and deployment with minimal dependencies. Go's simplicity and lack of unnecessary features make it easier to maintain and scale applications.

The React2Shell Story

224 mufeedvh 2026-05-08 16:39:48 UTC lachlan.nz Llama Share 47

A professional hacker discovered a critical remote code execution vulnerability, "React2Shell," in the React framework, which affected millions of websites, and reported it to Meta on November 30th 2025. The hacker, fueled by curiosity and frustration, spent days learning about the Flight protocol and eventually found a way to exploit it, leading to the development of the React2Shell exploit chain.

Tesla is recalling its cheaper Cybertruck because the wheels might fall off

217 droidjj 2026-05-08 13:58:32 UTC theverge.com Llama Share 278

Tesla is recalling 173 Cybertrucks due to faulty brake rotors that could cause wheels to fall off. The company will replace the rotors, hubs, and lug nuts free of charge.

You gave me a u32. I gave you root. (io_uring ZCRX freelist LPE)

214 MrBruh 2026-05-08 19:40:39 UTC ze3tar.github.io Llama Share 143

A Linux kernel vulnerability in io_uring's ZCRX subsystem allows an attacker to write to adjacent slab memory, corrupting a refcount, leading to a heap read, KASLR break, and modprobe_path overwrite. This can be exploited to gain uid=0.

GPT-5.5 Price Increase: What It Costs

213 gmays 2026-05-08 01:02:28 UTC openrouter.ai Llama Share 73

We analyzed the cost impact of switching from GPT-5.4 to GPT-5.5, finding a 49-92% cost increase for users. The price increase is mitigated by GPT-5.5 generating 19-34% fewer tokens for longer prompts.

Guy Goma's Accidental BBC Interview Lives on After 20 Years

179 nxobject 2026-05-08 19:36:45 UTC nytimes.com Llama Share 52

Guy Goma was mistakenly interviewed on live BBC TV in 2006 as an expert on a big legal case after being ushered into the wrong room. The mix-up became a viral internet moment and made Goma a folk hero for those who have faced workplace challenges.

Guitar tuner that uses phone accelerometer

170 adm4 2026-05-08 03:43:08 UTC tautme.github.io Full Share 100

Press the phone firmly against the guitar body and pluck a string. Each axis trace shows raw vibration; |a| is the combined magnitude. Pitch is detected from the strongest axis (alias-corrected to the actual string frequency).

GeoJSON

169 tosh 2026-05-08 09:55:37 UTC geojson.org Llama Share 75

GeoJSON supports various geometry types and feature objects with properties. It was standardized by the IETF in 2016 with RFC 7946, replacing the 2008 specification.

When life gives you lemons, write better error messages

165 luispa 2026-05-08 21:31:44 UTC wix-ux.com Llama Share 62

Wix revamped its error messages to be clear, concise, and user-friendly. They defined what makes a good error message and worked together to replace thousands of generic and unclear messages.

Production engineering when trading billions of dollars a day [video]

152 abstrus 2026-05-08 19:45:21 UTC youtube.com Embed Share 49

PC Engine CPU

147 ibobev 2026-05-08 14:14:31 UTC jsgroth.dev Llama Share 71

The PC Engine's CPU is a custom-designed HuC6280 based on the 65C02, with 8-bit registers and a 7.16 MHz clock speed, making it fast for its time but with limited instruction set capabilities. The CPU has a built-in MMU that expands the physical address space to 21-bit and supports block transfer instructions for bulk copying data, but has limitations such as not being able to respond to ...

Let’s Encrypt: Stopping Issuance for Potential Incident – Resolved

144 rbaudibert 2026-05-08 19:45:28 UTC letsencrypt.status.io Llama Share 91

Let's Encrypt is revoking and reissuing cross-signs due to missing EKU fields, affecting some subscribers. Affected certificates should be renewed, especially those issued by "tlsserver" and "shortlived" ACME profiles.

AMÁLIA and the future of European Portuguese LLMs

140 johnbarron 2026-05-08 16:34:45 UTC duarteocarmo.com Llama Share 81

The Portuguese government invested 5.5 million euros in AMÁLIA, a large-scale LLM for European Portuguese. The model's architecture is based on EuroLLM, but with modifications to increase European Portuguese data.

Podman rootless containers and the Copy Fail exploit

140 ggpsv 2026-05-08 13:22:33 UTC garrido.io Llama Share 25

The user tested the Copy Fail exploit on a rootless container running with Podman and found that it can be used to obtain a root shell, but the blast radius is limited due to user namespaces and Linux capabilities. The user demonstrated various ways to limit the exposure of a compromised container, including dropping capabilities, disabling new privileges, and using a read-only root ...

Stop MitM on the first SSH connection, on any VPS or cloud provider

136 JoachimSchipper 2026-05-08 11:26:38 UTC joachimschipper.nl Llama Share 77

A script uses cloud-init to inject a temporary SSH host key, allowing the first connection to a new VM while protecting against attacks. This technique prevents attackers from rerouting traffic or obtaining long-term SSH host keys, making it a secure provider-independent solution.

Bliss (Photograph)

133 cainxinth 2026-05-08 02:31:47 UTC en.wikipedia.org Llama Share 47

Charles O'Rear took a photograph of a green rolling hill in January 1996 near the Napa-Sonoma county line, California. The photograph, titled Bliss, was used as the default wallpaper for Microsoft's Windows XP operating system and has been viewed by billions of people worldwide.

Building a web server in aarch64 assembly to give my life (a lack of) meaning

132 theanonymousone 2026-05-08 13:39:26 UTC imtomt.github.io Llama Share 46

The author built a web server called ymawky in AArch64 assembly for macOS to understand how a web server works and to strip away convenience layers. The project involved parsing HTTP requests, handling edge cases, and implementing security features such as request timeouts and path sanitization in a low-level and manual way.

GNU IFUNC is the real culprit behind CVE-2024-3094

132 foltik 2026-05-08 00:03:38 UTC github.com/robertdfrench Llama Share 66

The xz-utils backdoor, a near-miss global cybersecurity attack, was made possible by two longstanding design decisions in critical open source software: linking OpenSSH against SystemD and the existence of GNU IFUNC. GNU IFUNC is a powerful tool for software supply-chain attacks, and its use should be avoided in applications outside of the GNU C Library due to its complexity and potential for ...

dBase: 1979-2026

128 deeaceofbase 2026-05-08 05:00:05 UTC delphinightmares.substack.com Llama Share 84

The author shares their experience with trolls and lawyers from various companies including Borland, Corel, and Embarcadero. They discuss the decline of dBase due to lawsuits and predatory practices.

Show HN: Git for AI Agents

125 doshay 2026-05-08 14:15:36 UTC github.com/regent-vcs Llama Share 68

Regent is a version control system for AI agent activity, tracking changes and allowing for rewind and blame functionality. It can be installed via Homebrew or Go and integrates with VS Code for auditing and debugging AI agent actions.

What we lost the last time code got cheap

123 speckx 2026-05-08 18:53:08 UTC poppastring.com Llama Share 117

The author worked at a startup that outsourced coding to India for cost savings, but this led to comprehension issues due to lack of shared context. Now, AI-generated code is cheap, but understanding it is the new scarce resource.

Can LLMs model real-world systems in TLA+?

122 mad 2026-05-08 16:21:56 UTC sigops.org Llama Share 32

Large Language Models (LLMs) struggle to model complex systems, producing specs that recite textbook protocols rather than actual implementations. They excel in syntax but fail in conformance and invariant phases.

Lakebase architecture delivers faster Postgres writes

122 sp_from_db 2026-05-08 15:46:12 UTC databricks.com Llama Share 36

The lakebase architecture separates compute and storage, allowing for a 5x improvement in Postgres write throughput and 2x reduction in read tail latencies by eliminating the Full Page Write bottleneck. By pushing down image generation to the storage layer, the system reduces WAL traffic by 94%, improves read performance, and scales linearly with compute resources.

Hackers breach JDownloader's website to serve malware-laced downloads

117 bundie 2026-05-08 12:20:01 UTC neowin.net Llama Share 31

JDownloader website was hacked, serving malware to Windows and Linux users for over a day. The team took down the site for investigation and confirmed a limited but serious breach due to an unpatched security bug.

The Boring Part of Bell Labs (2025)

115 surprisetalk 2026-05-08 13:00:19 UTC acesounderglass.com Llama Share 20

Craig worked at Bell Labs for a year and then started his PhD in statistics, where he spent four summers working at Bell Labs and became interested in piecewise linear regression and design of experiments. He used his knowledge of design of experiments to help a large chemical company in Great Britain solve a problem with their fertilizer production, and also worked on various projects at ...

Blaise – A modern self-hosting zero-legacy Object Pascal compiler targeting QBE

106 peter_d_sherman 2026-05-08 04:44:02 UTC github.com/graemeg Llama Share 54

Blaise is a modern Object Pascal compiler prioritizing productivity, memory safety, and performance. It features automatic reference counting, unified UTF-8, and a single language mode.

Court to DOGE: Asking ChatGPT 'Is This DEI?' Is Not Proper Legal Process

99 hn_acker 2026-05-08 17:14:52 UTC techdirt.com Llama Share 19

A US court ruled that the government's use of ChatGPT to cancel grants at the National Endowment for the Humanities was unlawful due to arbitrary and capricious decision-making. The court found that the government's actions were driven by an ideological method of classification, targeting grants based on their perceived viewpoint, and constituted a clear First Amendment violation.

How do I deal with memory leaks? (2022)

96 theanonymousone 2026-05-08 17:06:59 UTC stroustrup.com Llama Share 74

The text discusses various C++ programming techniques, including using the standard library, avoiding memory management, and designing classes for inheritance and polymorphism. It also covers topics such as virtual functions, pure virtual functions, and preventing derivation of classes for logical reasons, and provides examples and advice for good programming practices.

QBE – Compiler Back End

96 smartmic 2026-05-08 07:00:25 UTC c9x.me Llama Share 27

QBE is a compact compiler backend that provides 70% of industrial performance in 10% of code, ideal for language innovation and hobby-scale projects. It supports various architectures and facilitates C integration through the C ABI.

Tesla Model Y Passes NHTSA's New 'Advanced Driver Assistance System' Tests

90 amanaplanacanal 2026-05-08 23:37:55 UTC nhtsa.gov Full Share 59

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Discord Incident – Resolved

89 moelf 2026-05-08 19:52:06 UTC discordstatus.com Full Share 58

Welcome to Discord's home for real-time and historical data on system performance.

Eight More '8-Bit Era' Microprocessors

83 klelatti 2026-05-08 11:21:26 UTC thechipletter.substack.com Llama Share 32

The article discusses eight lesser-known 8-bit microprocessor designs from the 1970s and early 1980s, including the TMX-1795, Mostek 5065, Intel 8085, Signetics 2650, RCA 1802, Chip Letter, Intersil 6100, and TMS 9900. These designs, although not commercially successful, offer insights into the evolution of microprocessors and the challenges faced by their creators during this era.

The Boston library where you still can borrow a giant puppet

80 gnabgib 2026-05-08 22:47:06 UTC binj.news Llama Share 10

Sara Peattie runs a free puppet library in Boston's basement, where puppets of all shapes and sizes can be borrowed by the public. Peattie, a Boston-based puppeteer, creates her own puppets using papier-mâché and fabric, often making them look more complicated than they are.

US will start revoking passports for parents who owe child support

73 OutOfHere 2026-05-08 03:52:14 UTC apnews.com Llama Share 63

The US State Department will revoke passports of parents who owe over $2,500 in child support. This affects thousands of people, with the goal of getting them to pay their debts.

Judge rules DOGE cancellation of humanities grants was unconstitutional

66 1659447091 2026-05-08 22:06:19 UTC apnews.com Llama Share 16

A federal judge in New York ruled that the Trump administration's cancellation of $100 million in humanities grants was unconstitutional. The judge permanently barred the administration from terminating the grants, citing First Amendment and equal protection rights.

When is your birthday? The math behind hash collisions

66 denismenace 2026-05-08 20:18:39 UTC 0xkrt26.github.io Llama Share 21

The math bureau employees initially calculated a low probability of three people sharing the same birthday, but Austrian mathematician Richard von Mises changed the perspective to find a much higher expected value of such events.

Phel v0.36.0 – Lisp on PHP, now with numeric tower and first-class Vars

64 Chemaclass 2026-05-08 07:18:24 UTC github.com/phel-lang Llama Share 14

Phel test features include re-running last failed tests and improved BigDecimal functionality. Phel also optimizes REPL boot and improves division and UUID handling.

UFO Release 1: Presidential Unsealing and Reporting System for UAP Encounters

62 thinkingemote 2026-05-08 13:06:51 UTC war.gov Full Share 2

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Komai: a fine Matrix chat app you can get to love

59 anotherevan 2026-05-08 00:10:44 UTC etke.cc Llama Share 42

The team at etke.cc has launched Komai, a desktop-first, native Matrix chat app built on top of nheko, aiming to solve Matrix self-hosting and UX problems. Komai features a Rust-based engine, improved encryption, and a user-friendly design, with plans for ongoing iteration and feedback.

Digging into Drama at the Document Foundation

56 signa11 2026-05-08 03:51:59 UTC lwn.net Llama Share 10

The Document Foundation revoked membership status from about 30 Collabora employees due to concerns over nonprofit status. TDF claims this was necessary to maintain its status, while others see it as a power grab.

Classification of amino acids

55 kamaraju 2026-05-08 20:07:46 UTC khanacademy.org Full Share 5

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Seeing Birdsong

53 carabiner 2026-05-08 00:55:25 UTC lucioarese.net Llama Share 6

The system bridges art and science to analyze complex animal vocal patterns. It uses spectral descriptors to convert bird voices into dynamic data-rich structures.

Non-determinism is an issue with patching CVEs

50 mathewpregasen 2026-05-08 21:23:07 UTC flox.dev Llama Share 13

The rapid acceleration of AI-driven CVE discovery and the explosion of package CVEs make traditional package management unmanageable, but a system like Flox, built on Nix, can centrally manage environments and detect vulnerabilities with a queryable dependency graph. This approach reduces CVE triage to database lookups and graph comparisons, making it more efficient and scalable than ...

My first in-prod corrupted hard drive problem

49 r1chk1t 2026-05-08 19:35:36 UTC blog.pavementlink.ch Llama Share 36

An ICT engineer at a Swiss biopharma company encountered a server issue due to a bad hard drive sector caused by a SQL patch, which led to data loss and required a data recovery tool to repair the corrupted sectors. The engineer learned valuable lessons about the importance of verifying backups, monitoring database changes, and staying curious when troubleshooting complex technical issues.

Holding Community Space

44 surprisetalk 2026-05-08 13:15:14 UTC supernuclear.substack.com Llama Share 27

Creating a community space requires trusting people, being vulnerable, and giving them agency over the space. A community space thrives when it has a shared purpose, is transparent, and prioritizes belonging over profit.

Roadside Attraction

42 aways 2026-05-08 19:43:04 UTC theoffingmag.com Llama Share 8

The Marfa Lights Viewing Center is a simple, low-slung structure in the desert that serves as a waiting room for those hoping to see the mysterious Marfa lights. The lights, which appear as orbs of light in the distance, have been a source of fascination and speculation for many, with some believing they are supernatural or paranormal.

Show HN: GETadb.com – every GET request creates a DB

39 nezaj 2026-05-08 16:17:37 UTC getadb.com Full Share 44

This is Instant's get-a-db service. To provision credentials, fetch https://www.getadb.com/provision/. Generate a random UUID yourself and use a different UUID each time. The unique URL prevents upstream caches (e.g. WebFetch's 15-minute URL cache) from serving stale credentials.

New York state set to ban law enforcement, including ICE, from wearing masks

39 tartoran 2026-05-08 03:36:51 UTC reuters.com Full Share 12

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Show HN: CADara – I made an open-source in-browser CAD

37 ttouch 2026-05-08 23:26:49 UTC cadara.app Full Share 11

Compound drivers of Antarctic sea ice loss and Southern Ocean destratification

37 littlexsparkee 2026-05-08 22:00:22 UTC science.org Llama Share 2

Antarctic sea ice extent declined after 2015 due to intensified westerlies and upwelling of warm, saline circumpolar deep water. The decline was driven by a combination of factors, including heat transfer from the atmosphere and ocean, and changes in surface freshwater fluxes.

AWS data center outage hits trading on Fanduel, Coinbase

37 bigflern 2026-05-08 21:37:45 UTC cnbc.com Llama Share 3

Amazon Web Services experienced a thermal issue at a Virginia facility causing operational issues. The outage affected trading platforms like FanDuel and Coinbase, with full recovery expected to take several hours.

HantaWatch Real time hantavirus outbreak tracker

36 Accher 2026-05-08 05:24:24 UTC hantawatch.net Llama Share 43

The Andes hantavirus is a rare South American virus that spreads through close contact, primarily through respiratory droplets, with a short transmission window of 24 hours. Early hospital treatment with supportive care significantly improves survival chances, with no vaccine available.

The Moth Story Map

35 jxmorris12 2026-05-08 22:30:23 UTC themoth.org Llama Share 3

The Moth has open applications for its All City program for high school students and Moth Teacher Institute for 5-12 teachers. The Moth also released an instructional video on storytelling structure using the STORY MAP.

Human typing habits and token counts

30 ppipada 2026-05-08 13:12:41 UTC pankajpipada.com Llama Share 6

Tokenizers count text differently than humans, often inflating counts with typos, shorthand, and whitespace. This can lead to higher costs for similar work, as providers bill per token.

I designed Microsoft's EA channel in 2001. It's being dismantled in 2026

29 brendo_y 2026-05-08 19:11:34 UTC brendanoconnor.net Llama Share 10

Microsoft's enterprise licensing channel was collapsing due to Dell's aggressive pricing and Microsoft's own field teams driving EA transactions directly. A new model, Enterprise Software Advisor (ESA), was developed to redirect existing discounts into targeted performance-linked fees, resulting in a 12-month surge of $5.82B in unearned revenue and a three-tier commercial system that held its ...

Ice Cream Blending (1965) [pdf]

28 ok123456 2026-05-08 18:21:55 UTC bitsavers.org Llama Share 1

Linear programming is used to determine the optimal ice cream blend at the lowest cost. A linear programming model for ice cream production is a mathematical representation of all known factors relevant to the production of the specified blend.

Internet Archive Switzerland: Expanding a Global Mission to Preserve Knowledge

25 rbanffy 2026-05-08 20:25:05 UTC blog.archive.org Llama Share 3

Internet Archive Switzerland launched as a non-profit foundation in St. Gallen to preserve endangered archives and AI models. It joins a global network of mission-aligned organizations to build a distributed digital library.

Agentic Engineering

23 fagnerbrack 2026-05-08 04:27:51 UTC addyosmani.com Llama Share 9

Agentic engineering is a disciplined workflow where humans oversee AI agents that generate code, requiring rigorous testing, review, and documentation. This approach rewards good engineering practices and benefits senior engineers, but requires a strong foundation in software engineering fundamentals.

The FCC Wants Your ID Before You Get a Phone Number

22 bilsbie 2026-05-08 23:49:04 UTC reclaimthenet.org Llama Share 2

The FCC approved a proposal requiring telecom providers to verify customers' identities before activating service to stop robocalls. This move could end the era of anonymous phone numbers and affect prepaid services, which often rely on cash payments without ID.

Dirty Frag: Universal Linux LPE

21 unbeli 2026-05-08 20:36:51 UTC github.com/v4bel Llama Share 1

Dirty Frag is a Linux vulnerability that grants root privileges by chaining two bugs, xfrm-ESP Page-Cache Write and RxRPC Page-Cache Write. It does not require a timing window and has a high success rate, but no patch exists due to broken embargo.

When semiconductor materials misbehave

21 PaulHoule 2026-05-08 14:43:50 UTC semiengineering.com Llama Share 4

Advanced chip manufacturing faces a gap between lab simulations and production reality due to complex material interactions and variability. Closing this gap requires better simulation tools, machine learning, and data interpretation to understand novel materials and their interactions in production environments.

Four stable kernels with partial fixes for Dirty Frag

19 Brajeshwar 2026-05-08 14:18:18 UTC lwn.net Full Share 0

Greg Kroah-Hartman has announced the release of the 7.0.5, 6.18.28, 6.12.87, and 6.6.138 stable kernels. These kernels contain a partial fix for the Dirty Frag and Copy Fail 2 security flaws. Kroah-Hartman has confirmed that a second patch is required, but it is still in development and has not yet been merged.

A recent experience with ChatGPT 5.5 Pro

14 ColinWright 2026-05-08 15:46:57 UTC gowers.wordpress.com Llama Share 1

A mathematician used ChatGPT 5.5 Pro to improve the upper bound on a problem in additive number theory from exponential to polynomial in time, with the AI producing a result that was almost certainly correct according to a human expert. The mathematician suggests that the era of human mathematicians solving problems independently may be coming to an end, and that the future of mathematics ...

Conway's Law and Cross-Hatching

11 weatherreport 2026-05-08 17:15:07 UTC willmanning.com Llama Share 1

The author believes that a company's structure and culture are closely tied to its organizational design and that intentional decisions, culture, and early team personality quirks all contribute to its culture.

Over 97% of the 'Linux' Foundation's Budget Goes Not to Linux

11 speckx 2026-05-08 16:40:55 UTC techrights.org Llama Share 0

The Linux Foundation allocates only 2.95% of its budget to Linux, sparking concerns about mission creep and openwashing. Critics argue the foundation has strayed from its original purpose, prioritizing other technologies over Linux.