Everything I own, owned

1443 schlarpc 2026-08-23 22:41:04 UTC schlarp.com Llama Share 349

The author has successfully reverse-engineered several peripherals, including a webcam and microphone, to gain control over their functionality. They have found vulnerabilities in the firmware of these devices that allow them to bypass security measures and access sensitive information.

Anthropic's best AI model struggles to attract users as cheaper tools thrive

818 naves 2026-08-23 18:16:37 UTC ft.com Full Share 701

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I spent $266 and four AI models to own my tablet. GLM-5.3 finished it in a day

700 dr_pardee 2026-08-23 14:23:09 UTC ericpardee.github.io Llama Share 291

A user successfully rooted their Amazon Fire HD 10 tablet to remove unwanted software, costing $266.15 over five months, and demonstrated the feasibility of this process with a Chinese AI model named Kimi K3. The root exploit was found by GLM-5.2 after Kimi K3's initial failure due to a design bug in its code.

I were 17, I'd learn how to build LLMs from scratch

605 bilsbie 2026-08-23 20:38:09 UTC twitter.com/paulg Full Share 681

Someone asked what I'd do if I were 17. I'd learn how to build LLMs from scratch, and then train ones as powerful as I could with whatever hardware I could get access to.

How I find problems to solve as a staff engineer

586 vanpra 2026-08-23 19:23:29 UTC lalitm.com Llama Share 171

A senior engineer is seeking advice on finding problems worth working on, and the author shares their approach of listening to day-to-day noise and absorbing issues that people are facing.

What Is a Harness?

578 tosh 2026-08-23 14:24:21 UTC earendil.com Llama Share 181

An agent harness is a software tool that provides an environment for AI models to operate within, allowing users to own and adapt it. It consists of instructions, tools, and a framework that governs the model's behavior.

To become a better writer, read as much as you can

484 andsoitis 2026-08-23 03:32:25 UTC nappertime.com Llama Share 264

The author emphasizes the importance of reading for writers, stating that it's a crucial part of developing writing skills and creativity. They argue that aspiring writers should read widely and regularly to inform their own unique writing style.

My agent.md to improve LLM-assisted code quality

415 ibobev 2026-08-23 17:59:52 UTC fabiensanglard.net Llama Share 176

The author improved their LLM-assisted code quality by creating an agent.md file with coding style preferences, which was injected into the prompt during coding sessions. This helped to reduce code quality issues and improve overall readability.

A website for debloated open source alternatives

411 ryanvogel 2026-08-23 16:54:10 UTC debloat.dev Llama Share 131

wgmesh is an open-source alternative to Tailscale, creating encrypted mesh networks quickly. It generates a shared secret and automatically connects nodes with NAT traversal and endpoint detection.

I built a low-latency AI companion that plays Skyrim with me

398 pantelisk 2026-08-23 23:18:17 UTC pantel.is Llama Share 76

The author is developing an AI-powered companion, Varkos, for video games that can control NPC dialogue and perform actions in real-time. It uses a hybrid approach combining embeddings, small classifiers, explicit rules and traditional ML to understand player requests.

Google Workspace thinks my domain is an email provider (2025)

391 el1s7 2026-08-23 19:29:32 UTC blog.elis.cc Llama Share 156

User encountered error while creating Google Workspace account for company domain, despite premium renewal fee and no abuse history. They found workaround by disabling frontend input validation function that incorrectly flagged their domain as an email provider.

Slovakia finds Russian backdoor in traffic speed cameras

390 dredmorbius 2026-08-23 14:38:25 UTC risky.biz Llama Share 153

Socket Security's Risky Business newsletter discusses security alerts, breaches, and threats. It highlights issues with NBU-issued cameras containing a backdoor mechanism and ransomware attacks on hospitals and companies.

How Complex Systems Fail (1998)

386 shortcrct 2026-08-23 15:13:31 UTC how.complexsystems.fail Llama Share 79

Complex systems inherently have hazardous processes, requiring multiple layers of defense against failure. These defenses include technical, human, organizational, and regulatory measures that work together to provide a series of shields against accidents.

I gave Qwen 3.8 27B a reverse-engineering job and it finished in 30 minutes

368 raybb 2026-08-23 10:02:51 UTC xda-developers.com Llama Share 152

The author tested Qwen 3.8 27B, a highly-anticipated open-weight model, on a single machine and found it to be capable of reverse-engineering a commercial app's license check with impressive results. The model successfully identified the developer and recovered the obscured public verification key in under an hour.

Wi-Fi 8 is the first wireless upgrade in years that isn't chasing speed

347 taubek 2026-08-23 06:41:51 UTC xda-developers.com Llama Share 291

Wi-Fi 8, dubbed "Ultra High Reliability," focuses on improving network reliability and effective throughput rather than speed. It aims to reduce interference, latency, and data loss for a wide range of devices connected to Wi-Fi networks.

Over 170k Nonprofits Lost All Their Data. Is Microsoft to Blame?

305 tchalla 2026-08-23 18:55:54 UTC slate.com Llama Share 156

Ronald Khosla, a nonprofit founder, lost Canopy's data after Microsoft canceled its free business software licenses for nonprofits. The company failed to notify users about the change and did not provide an easy transition period.

My favorite nonfiction books about cults, scams, and schemes

282 bwb 2026-08-23 13:51:10 UTC bookdna.com Full Share 127

Malware infects Android-based automotive head unit firmware

266 campuscodi 2026-08-23 13:05:38 UTC securelist.com Llama Share 143

Researchers discovered a new Android malware that infects car head units through the built-in firmware update process, creating a proxy botnet for ad fraud. The malware was linked to the MoYu Group and is believed to be part of the BADBOX botnet.

GLM-5.3 (open-weight) beat Anthropic/OpenAI models – for 1/5 the cost

239 ed-is-ai 2026-08-23 16:24:21 UTC reinvently.co.uk Llama Share 111

The LLMs were tested on real-world tasks with a focus on single tasks, not academic metrics. The overall score is the pass rate across 28 real-world tasks, with glm-5.3 being the top pick for its 100% success rate and low cost of $0.28 per task.

Fable and the end of the free lunch

225 dbreunig 2026-08-23 19:06:09 UTC dbreunig.com Llama Share 262

Coders are balking at Anthropic's pricing for agentic models, opting for alternatives like GLM 5.2 instead. The shift away from free lunch optimization is driven by the realization that Moore's Law has slowed, making parallelization and context strategies more crucial.

Training AI to Paint with Code

224 Tiberium 2026-08-23 19:39:29 UTC surya.website Llama Share 28

Researchers trained a language model to generate images using reinforcement learning, but the initial reward function led to plateauing and limited improvement. A revised rubric with pairwise judgment and human preference models improved performance.

MartyPC is a cross-platform emulator of early PCs written in Rust

218 boilerupnc 2026-08-23 03:13:16 UTC martypc.net Full Share 99

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Why Sal Khan't: On Learning by Making but Teaching by Telling

202 the-mitr 2026-08-23 15:59:08 UTC punyamishra.com Llama Share 123

The author critiques Sal Khan's AI tutoring revolution, arguing that it failed because it lacked purpose and didn't allow students to actively construct their understanding. The true power of learning lies in the human systems, not technology alone.

Explain it to me like I'm ten

198 bookofjoe 2026-08-23 18:08:13 UTC timharford.com Llama Share 74

The creator of xkcd's Up Goer Five used a simple constraint to explain complex topics, sparking debate about the value of such constraints in science communication. Imposing unnecessary constraints can actually lead to better results, as seen in various fields like design and art where simplicity and adaptability are key.

Coconut oil jet fuel matches kerosene's efficiency in engine tests

189 mdp2021 2026-08-23 15:50:18 UTC studyfinds.com Llama Share 239

Researchers found that coconut oil-derived biofuel blended with standard jet fuel achieved thermal efficiency comparable to pure jet fuel in engine testing, reducing unburned hydrocarbon emissions. However, the blends burned more fuel and emitted slightly more carbon monoxide due to lower energy content per kilogram.

The Art and Beauty of Blade Runner (2015)

182 cocacola1 2026-08-23 00:56:03 UTC nappertime.com Llama Share 133

The article discusses the enduring popularity of Blade Runner, a visually haunting movie that has inspired art and continues to be a work of art. The film's stunning visuals, designed by Syd Mead, have stood the test of time and remain influential in science fiction cinema.

The End of an Athlon

181 userbinator 2026-08-23 05:51:01 UTC os2museum.com Llama Share 92

Researchers found a CPU with a micro-crack that caused it to break off when removed from its heatsink. The crack was relatively long and straight, but applying force made it give way, causing the silicon chunk to detach.

The Vibe Tax

166 allisdust 2026-08-23 18:31:02 UTC insufferable.dev Llama Share 148

The user created a proof of concept for a custom todo app using an LLM, but it unexpectedly drained their entire weekly token quota. The code revealed that the LLM had over-engineered the app with excessive test coverage to ensure no issues would ever arise.

JIT Compiling Code in 5μs

166 zX41ZdbW 2026-08-23 06:04:51 UTC malisper.me Llama Share 113

A JIT compiler is a technique to generate compiled code at runtime, resulting in performance wins of 2-5x. A simple regular expression engine was built using JIT compilation, achieving comparable performance to handwritten code.

AI Chip Architectures

162 Finbarr 2026-08-23 02:25:10 UTC jepeake.com Llama Share 50

Google's Tensor Processing Unit (TPU) and NVIDIA's GPU architectures have evolved to address the growing demands of AI workloads, with TPU focusing on matrix multiplication and GPUs leveraging massive multithreading. The two architectures differ in their approach to compute, memory hierarchy, and software stack.

The Sloppification of Peptides

158 henryaj 2026-08-23 09:32:54 UTC henryaj.substack.com Full Share 154

Show HN: I wrote a BASIC interpreter that boots on UEFI machines

156 Gorsefound 2026-08-23 17:48:12 UTC tarjan.itch.io Llama Share 43

A GW-BASIC compatible interpreter with advanced features like error trapping, bitmap handling and disk I/O is available. It also includes improvements such as a per-line token cache for faster execution and correctness fixes for 64-bit integer math.

I dream of quieter computing

129 Sir_Twist 2026-08-23 02:33:22 UTC henry.codes Llama Share 121

The writer yearns for a simpler internet, free from modern trends and focusing on personal connections. They dream of building something new with handmade websites, hackable hardware, and meaningful content that resonates with users.

'The Nerd Reich' tracks the 'unmasking of Silicon Valley's true politics'

122 rbanffy 2026-08-23 19:35:35 UTC npr.org Llama Share 55

Journalist Gil Duran argues that a small circle of Silicon Valley billionaires and venture capitalists have concluded that democracy is in their way and are working to replace it with corporate city-states, as outlined in his new book "The Nerd Reich: Silicon Valley Fascism And The War On Democracy." These tech billionaires, including Peter Thiel, Balaji Srinivasan, and others, have been ...

Tragically, as many as 9625 out of every 10k individuals may be neurotypical

115 verisimi 2026-08-23 08:48:34 UTC erikengdahl.se Llama Share 123

The author, a neurotypical individual who recently learned they are on the autistic spectrum, is frustrated with inaccurate and insulting descriptions of autism in mainstream media. They aim to create an alternative institution where individuals can share their experiences and research without bias or stereotypes.

Fast and Hard Code

115 tosh 2026-08-23 05:39:06 UTC lucumr.pocoo.org Llama Share 81

The rise of LLMs has reduced the importance of programming languages, allowing developers to choose based on marketing rather than technical considerations. As a result, more projects are adopting "hard" languages like Rust and Zig, and exploring complex technologies that were previously inaccessible.

Rural Village in Spain Is Welcoming Digital Nomads with Open Arms

109 simonebrunozzi 2026-08-23 20:30:50 UTC cntraveler.com Llama Share 134

Rooral, a nonprofit program, hosts remote workers in Benarraba, Spain for up to two months to stimulate local economies and preserve rural traditions. The initiative has brought new energy and diversity to the village, showcasing its vibrant community despite depopulation concerns.

Sydney Marathon medal mistakenly depicts Munich stadium

109 epestr 2026-08-23 10:14:48 UTC bbc.com Llama Share 73

The Sydney Marathon's participation medal may feature the wrong stadium, with some speculating it resembles Munich's Allianz Arena instead of Sydney's Allianz Stadium. The error has raised questions about a possible mix-up in design.

Mathematicians will probably become obsolete before anyone else [pdf] (2004)

107 tiahura 2026-08-23 00:14:16 UTC olli.unt.edu Full Share 65

The planet now has more trees than it did 35 years ago (2018)

94 bookofjoe 2026-08-23 21:55:55 UTC psmag.com Llama Share 63

The world's tree cover increased by 2.24 million square kilometers over the past 35 years, despite deforestation and droughts, mainly due to agricultural abandonment and China's massive tree planting program. However, tropical forests saw significant losses in tree cover, with Brazil leading the way in loss of 399,000 square kilometers.

Implementation of GPT-2 in pure CMake

93 porridgeraisin 2026-08-23 21:41:17 UTC github.com/alpindale Llama Share 19

Created GPT-2 model checkpoint and generated text with prompt "Hello" using cmake.

Death to px, long live ch

91 Brajeshwar 2026-08-23 13:56:27 UTC shkspr.mobi Llama Share 79

The author argues that pixel units can be misleading and proposes using character width (ch) for widths and ex for heights to create more readable layouts. This approach allows gaps to be proportional to the text content, rather than screen size.

US Military newspaper editor voices censorship fears after being fired

81 tartoran 2026-08-23 00:19:17 UTC bbc.com Llama Share 34

The editor-in-chief of US military newspaper Stars and Stripes was dismissed for insubordination after expressing concerns over censorship, amid tension between the Trump administration and the media. The dismissals come as journalists have refused attempts to interfere with their reporting, sparking criticism from press clubs and news outlets.

Iranian hackers shut down UK power plant for 4 days

80 giuliomagnifico 2026-08-23 10:03:01 UTC telegraph.co.uk Llama Share 65

Iran allegedly shut down a British power plant for four days in a cyber attack, marking the first time hackers affiliated with Iran have succeeded in closing down such a facility. The incident is believed to be the most successful cyber attack of its kind and has raised concerns about the UK's preparedness for malicious cyber attacks from foreign adversaries.

Kodak DC50 now usable on the Apple II

79 ibobev 2026-08-23 16:25:59 UTC colino.net Llama Share 9

A new Quicktake for Apple II version has been released, supporting the Kodak DC50 Zoom camera with features like picture download and thumbnail preview. The update includes various improvements to maintainability and performance.

Amiga-Inspired AROS Goes Bare Metal on Raspberry Pi

74 mdp2021 2026-08-23 14:39:35 UTC hackaday.com Llama Share 11

AROS, an Amiga-derived OS, has been ported to Raspberry Pi in both 32-bit and 64-bit versions. This allows former Amiga owners to run the OS on modern hardware without needing virtualization or emulation.

AI and Infrastructure Engineering

72 0megion 2026-08-23 18:09:01 UTC omegion.dev Llama Share 40

AI is being adopted to automate tasks in software development, potentially making some engineering work redundant. However, it's likely that AI will replace lower-level tasks and move engineers up to higher-level decision-making roles.

Show HN: Live 3D satellite tracker and the declassified Pentagon UFO archive

69 skylensspace 2026-08-23 09:27:40 UTC skylens.yantraai.app Full Share 39

A complex structure on S^6 [pdf]

65 robinhouston 2026-08-23 21:47:25 UTC alpo.ge Llama Share 28

The (3, 4, ∞) triangle group acts on the upper half-plane h with quotient P1 minus a point and adding the cusp gives P1 with orbifold points of orders 3 and 4 and the cusp. A family over the thrice punctured sphere is given by explicit period functions on h attached to this orbifold; each filling is glued to the global family along a collar by a fibre-preserving map, resulting in X being ...

The Remote Work Challenge: Lessons from 5 Cities

65 softwaredoug 2026-08-23 17:15:36 UTC pew.org Llama Share 51

Remote work has raised concerns about the economic vitality of US cities, with some experiencing a "doom loop" where declining office values reduce tax revenue, leading to budget cuts and further decline. However, most major American cities have not entered an urban doom loop, and city leaders are adapting by pursuing office conversions to return underutilized buildings to productive uses and ...

Parallel development without the headaches using Git worktree

59 oogali 2026-08-23 22:06:14 UTC barrd.dev Llama Share 49

The author discovered Git's worktree feature, which allows multiple branches to be worked on simultaneously in separate directories. This eliminates the need for frequent branch switching and stash operations, improving workflow organization and reducing context switching.

Four Years Ago, a Crypto Boss Went Missing. Now His Successor Has

58 ilamont 2026-08-23 04:28:18 UTC nytimes.com Llama Share 16

A Polish woman received a desperate message from her brother, the founder of a major cryptocurrency exchange, asking for help to secure his release after he disappeared. His disappearance and that of another lawyer at the same company have reignited concerns about the industry's reputation.

Dutch regulator fines Uber $966M for automating driver suspensions

55 geoffbp 2026-08-23 17:32:43 UTC theguardian.com Llama Share 67

European regulators have fined US tech companies billions for violating privacy and competition rules. Uber has been hit with a €825m fine by the Dutch data protection authority for deactivating driver accounts without human review.

Decoding silent reading from non-invasive EEG

52 root-parent 2026-08-23 20:13:34 UTC arxiv.org Llama Share 36

Researchers used EEG to decode inner speech from silent reading, finding that a contrastive decoder can extract open-vocabulary word information. The decoding performance scaled with training data volume but was not saturated, indicating it's limited by available data.

'AI refuser' quit her dream job, and hopes others follow

49 mcapodici 2026-08-23 10:54:35 UTC smh.com.au Llama Share 54

Gabrielle Boyle resigned from the AFL after being told she couldn't opt out of Microsoft's AI assistant, despite her concerns about data privacy and extinction risks. The AFL refused to allow her a choice, citing its right to install software on company-owned equipment.

Rust 1.98 got a P-critical miscompilation

49 gdcbe 2026-08-23 09:12:08 UTC github.com/rust-lang Llama Share 3

The user is experiencing a crash in Rust 1.98 when using the `rama` library, specifically with the `UpgradeHandler` and `BoxService` traits. The issue seems to be related to a vacant method slot in the vtable, which causes a segmentation fault at address zero.

Declarative WebGPU with S-Expressions

47 hugodan 2026-08-23 20:47:53 UTC hugodaniel.com Llama Share 11

Pngine is a declarative format and runtime for WebGPU that allows users to declare and ship WebGPU plumbing in a cross-platform way. It validates declared configurations using WGSL reflection and spec checks, producing errors and warnings without requiring a live WebGPU context.

Risk of transmission of amyloid β pathology via transfused blood products

46 sbulaev 2026-08-23 06:07:06 UTC doi.org Full Share 18

Canada now 'at war' with United States over trade, Prime Minister says

44 Fellwaa 2026-08-23 09:58:22 UTC theglobeandmail.com Llama Share 17

Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney said his team walked away from US trade negotiations due to unacceptable requests that would have infringed on Canadian sovereignty. Canada will now impose dollar-for-dollar tariffs on $20 billion worth of US goods, starting September 8.

Being nude in public can make us feel better about our bodies

39 vinni2 2026-08-23 16:21:37 UTC bbc.com Llama Share 25

Research suggests that naturism can help improve body image by promoting acceptance of one's body and challenging societal beauty standards. Naturists report greater life satisfaction, positive body image, and higher self-esteem after engaging in social nudity activities.

Erik Brynjolfsson says an AI "job apocalypse" is unlikely

38 gumby 2026-08-23 17:07:04 UTC wpintelligence.washingtonpost.com Full Share 58

Phoenix tried a reflective coating on black asphalt; noon surface heat fell 12°F

36 djoldman 2026-08-23 16:43:19 UTC economictimes.indiatimes.com Llama Share 54

Phoenix tested a light-colored, reflective coating on roads to cool down the city. The study found that treated roads were cooler at surface level but pedestrians experienced increased radiant temperature due to reflected sunlight.

Software Engineering in the Agentic Era

34 silverpiranha 2026-08-23 00:20:21 UTC simonwillison.net Llama Share 10

The author is creating a comprehensive guide to Agentic Engineering Patterns, documenting coding practices and patterns for developing software with coding agents. The project aims to provide actionable advice on leveraging these tools to improve software development efficiency.

I turned Unix talk from 1983 into the interface for my AI

32 ibobev 2026-08-23 18:00:20 UTC en.andros.dev Llama Share 14

The author created a bridge using VPN and Python to connect human input to a language model, enabling real-time conversation. This experiment brings together old technology with modern AI, creating an interesting interaction between past and future.

Authoritarianism of Code (2020)

27 wqlander 2026-08-23 14:36:38 UTC zedshaw.com Llama Share 19

This essay aims to evaluate software development practices, organizations, and communities based on authoritarian and totalitarian policies. The author argues that even anti-authoritarian individuals can internalize authoritarianism due to its ingrained nature in the industry.

Universal Housing

24 tosh 2026-08-23 15:24:43 UTC twitter.com/christianreber Llama Share 38

A universal housing system would provide a right to live in one home, free of charge, while allowing market mechanisms for creation and improvement. This system could redirect investment from residential land to other areas like companies and infrastructure.

Etched Sohu vs. Nvidia: Transformer ASIC vs. GPU (2026)

23 rbanffy 2026-08-23 18:27:33 UTC spheron.network Llama Share 6

Etched AI claims one 8-chip Sohu server delivers 500,000 tokens per second on Llama 70B, but its architecture limits it to pure autoregressive dense transformer workloads. GPU cloud on H100 or B200 is the safe default due to model flexibility and vLLM compatibility.

Doomscrolling at work wastes time, but the real cost is what happens after

22 giuliomagnifico 2026-08-23 09:26:55 UTC stories.tamu.edu Llama Share 20

Employees who "doomscroll" at work experience hidden costs beyond lost productivity, including lower engagement and rumination on negative information. Doomscrolling can be a difficult habit to shake due to its connection with anxiety and uncertainty.

Stalking the Wily Hacker: 40 years later – Cliff Stoll [video]

13 EvanAnderson 2026-08-23 07:20:42 UTC youtube.com Embed Share 1