Claude Fable 5.1 and Claude Mythos 5.1

1415 denysvitali 2026-09-01 17:53:53 UTC anthropic.com Llama Share 1392

Claude Fable 5.1 and Claude Mythos 5.1 are AI models with different levels of safeguards, available for general use and vetted individuals/organizations respectively, offering improved performance and capabilities in various domains such as scientific research, cybersecurity, and life sciences.

Hang on to Your Firefox

988 speckx 2026-09-01 20:30:51 UTC newsonaut.com Llama Share 534

A blogger switched to Vivaldi due to Firefox's X version, sparking debate on browser engine diversity and competition. Some speculate it may be a Google bot campaign, but others see it as an attempt by Firefox to reach new users with its small market share.

AnkiDroid: Google Play no longer allowing Open Collective donation link

921 hexa555 2026-09-01 10:11:02 UTC github.com/ankidroid Llama Share 279

The AnkiDroid app, a free and open-source flashcard app for Android, has been rejected by Google Play Store due to violating the Payments policy. The issue is that the app allows users to contribute donations to an organization that is not tax-exempt. To resolve this issue, the developers must remove any links directing users to make payments using systems other than Google Play's billing ...

How accurate have Ed Zitron's AI skeptic predictions been?

873 jatins 2026-09-01 18:35:15 UTC danluu.com Full Share 1053

Fastpotify

854 nreece 2026-09-01 02:52:14 UTC fastpotify.rocks Llama Share 567

Winamp is a native binary music player that starts quickly and uses little memory, allowing local playback and control on various devices. It features browsing playlists, search, keyboard shortcuts, and customizable skins for a period-accurate experience.

I trained a small transformer in 1.5hrs and it beats many LLMs

668 porridgeraisin 2026-09-01 09:52:45 UTC mvakde.github.io Llama Share 166

The author trained a small transformer from scratch in 1.5 hours, achieving scores comparable to large language models (LLMs) on the ARC-AGI benchmark, with costs reduced by 10x and no need for synthetic data or augmentations.

Introducing Ad Blocker for Firefox on iOS

589 HieronymusBosch 2026-09-01 13:46:49 UTC blog.mozilla.org Llama Share 204

Ad Blocker for Firefox on iOS blocks third-party ads and trackers, reducing clutter and distractions while browsing. It's an optional feature that works alongside existing privacy protections in the browser.

Play Store blocks AuroraStore, hurting GrapheneOS users

562 erikvanoosten 2026-09-01 15:55:53 UTC gitlab.com Llama Share 270

Aurora Store returns a "Server busy, please try again later" error when installing applications via an anonymous account on Fairphone 5 with Android 16. The issue persists despite clearing cache, refreshing the account, and restarting the device.

The ChatGPT/Codex app bundles a full copy of LibreOffice

494 timpera 2026-09-01 20:07:57 UTC simonwillison.net Llama Share 256

The user found 1.7GB of data in their ~/.cache/ folder from the ChatGPT app, including full Python and Node.js installations, native binaries for various tools, and skills that tell Codex how to use them. This suggests a large cache of dependencies used by the app.

FBI Probes Service Selling 153M+ Drivers Licenses

476 tatersolid 2026-09-01 23:17:43 UTC krebsonsecurity.com Llama Share 297

A new identity theft service on the dark web is selling digital scans of over 153 million US and Canadian driver's licenses, sourced from a breach at an identity verification company. The FBI has launched an investigation into the source of the images.

The largest electric aircraft just flew [video]

471 feb 2026-09-01 19:02:34 UTC youtube.com Embed Share 374

The browser's main thread is expensive

431 kciter 2026-09-01 14:00:15 UTC kciter.so Llama Share 151

Frontend optimization involves managing the main thread, which handles tasks such as JavaScript execution, drawing, and event handling. To optimize performance, developers can use techniques like splitting tasks into smaller chunks (splitting), batching similar tasks together (batching), prioritizing and deferring non-essential work to free up resources for critical tasks (prioritizing and deferring).

GPU World

401 simonpure 2026-09-01 03:16:36 UTC gpuworld.org Llama Share 283

The AI revolution will transform humanity with access to frontier LLMs, potentially leading to significant changes in education, healthcare and social media. In a "business as usual" future by 2040, widespread access to high-quality AIs could lead to various benefits and challenges.

Restroom Archive

383 jcalx 2026-09-01 03:23:48 UTC restroomarchive.com Llama Share 86

A public restroom at the Tri Cities Regional Airport's basement level is accessible despite its disrepair. The remaining structure consists of old pipes, a sink, and windows leading to street level or a dark crawl space.

Movie Scene Map – 13,312 films, series, games, anime and manga

342 Flightmussy 2026-09-01 16:34:45 UTC moviescenemap.com Llama Share 49

Movie Scene Map is a free interactive map of 15,535 real filming locations in 166 countries. It uses open data from Wikidata and Wikipedia to show where films, TV series, video games, anime, and manga were shot or set.

My local model setup on an M4 Pro Mac Mini

333 raybb 2026-09-01 22:30:52 UTC lws.io Llama Share 199

The author runs a local LLM server on their M4 Pro Mac mini with 48GB of RAM, handling tasks from chat queries to coding and agent workflows. This setup provides cost predictability, faster responses, offline capability, and no rate limits compared to cloud APIs.

Ambient CSS v3 – Blender meets CSS

306 kikkupico 2026-09-01 15:35:11 UTC ambientcss.vercel.app Full Share 99

Define a light source, and every shadow, highlight and surface gradient follows from it. Calibrated against Blender raytraces — rendered with box-shadow.

Whistleblower warns Postal Service mail ballot system has catastrophic problems

304 ck2 2026-09-01 16:41:13 UTC cbsnews.com Llama Share 313

A whistleblower is warning of "potentially catastrophic problems" with the US Postal Service's new mail-voting system, accusing it of flouting court rulings. The agency has developed a new online portal to house information about voters and their mail ballots, which critics say could disenfranchise millions of Americans.

Atlas: A World Model for Spatial Intelligence

270 johnsutor 2026-09-01 17:36:02 UTC worldlabs.ai Llama Share 59

World Labs introduces Atlas, a next-generation world model that can generate, reconstruct and simulate any possible world. It is an omni model that operates on text, images, video and 3D data.

The creator of Jujutsu has joined ERSC

265 steveklabnik 2026-09-01 17:46:21 UTC ersc.io Llama Share 268

East River Source Control has appointed Martin von Zweigbergk as chief technology officer to lead engineering on its next generation version control platforms. He will oversee the development of tools to manage exponentially increasing source code management needs in the AI-driven software industry.

Fine, I'll build my own text editor

263 Alephinitesimal 2026-09-01 17:12:15 UTC dbushell.com Llama Share 262

The author is building a custom text editor, initially considering using a canvas but ultimately deciding to use native browser features instead for better accessibility and performance. They're exploring different approaches, including contenteditable and textarea elements, to achieve their goals.

Ask HN: Who is hiring? (September 2026)

248 whoishiring 2026-09-01 15:01:17 UTC news.ycombinator.com Llama Share 346

I'll post job openings for remote work with the company's name, location, and a brief description of their business.

Apple reveals 'shocking evidence' from ex-employee's MacBook in OpenAI suit

246 colinprince 2026-09-01 20:19:11 UTC 9to5mac.com Llama Share 193

Apple has filed new evidence in its lawsuit against OpenAI, claiming that a former engineer stole trade secrets and used them to benefit the AI company. The "shocking" evidence includes an analysis of a laptop used by the engineer after he left Apple.

Dwarf Fortress' creator says the industry's in shambles over AI

241 Limb 2026-09-01 15:53:42 UTC pcgamer.com Llama Share 249

The game industry is facing financial struggles and burnout due to the pressure of meeting profit expectations, while also dealing with the impact of generative AI. Tarn Adams believes that this unsustainable model will lead to a "pop and reckoning" unless people find alternative solutions.

Show HN: Running 104GB Qwen3.8-Flash-Next on 48GB Mac with at ~12 tok/s

239 carloslfu 2026-09-01 16:42:46 UTC github.com/carloslfu Llama Share 118

The Qwen3.8-Flash-Next model requires a 512 GB Mac with at least 4 GB of RAM to run, and can be installed on Apple Silicon devices with macOS 14+. The download is around 103.8 GB and takes several hours over slow connections.

Wendell Berry has died

231 Curiositry 2026-09-01 01:49:58 UTC nytimes.com Full Share 117

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Launch HN: Nori Robotics (YC S26) – A low-cost humanoid robot for development

201 AntonioLi 2026-09-01 17:35:10 UTC norirobotics.com Full Share 66

NORI A3 — an affordable bimanual robot for home and office. Made in the US, shipping fall 2026. $1,688.

Invisible Companies

201 ltononro 2026-09-01 12:48:40 UTC colossus.com Llama Share 68

Steve Ross built Time Warner into a media giant by buying mundane companies, including funeral parlors and rental car services, which were easy to compete in. He used these businesses as stepping stones to acquire the legendary Warner Bros. movie studio.

AI Can Make You Suck Faster Too

194 degamad 2026-09-01 05:32:56 UTC hermit-tech.com Llama Share 173

The author questions the hype around AI's ability to revolutionize software development, citing its limitations and potential risks. They argue that while AI can speed up coding, it often produces subpar results and lacks critical thinking skills.

Show HN: Weedout – Safari extension that hides YouTube AI-labeled videos

185 masteranza 2026-09-01 22:06:57 UTC masteranza.github.io Llama Share 84

Field Cam Weedout is a one-time purchase app for macOS 13+ that removes weeds from real feeds in seconds. It uses YouTube's "Made with AI" badge to detect and remove weeds accurately without false accusations or guessing.

Path to Astra: critical capabilities and frontier safeguards

178 jithinraj 2026-09-01 20:20:41 UTC openai.com Llama Share 101

Astra, a model with critical cybersecurity capabilities, has been evaluated and deemed safe for release after strengthening its safeguards against cyber misuse and unauthorized actions. The model's advanced capabilities include identifying and developing functional zero-day exploits in hardened systems without human intervention.

EFF to Courts: Don't Rewrite Copyright over AI Hype

163 DeepLogin 2026-09-01 12:53:51 UTC eff.org Llama Share 194

The US Supreme Court previously warned against expanding copyright protections in response to new technologies, but some rightsholders are now asking courts to do so. Courts should decline to expand copyright protections based on hyperbole and speculation surrounding AI-generated works.

Elevator of the Year: Modernization of the Metropolis Trust Building

159 palashawas 2026-09-01 00:01:13 UTC starelevator.com Llama Share 55

A historic San Francisco building's outdated elevator system was upgraded to a modern, overhead traction variable frequency-controlled AC gearless system with improved safety and efficiency. The renovation involved replacing old machinery with new energy-efficient gearless hoist machines and re-engineering the existing offset basement design.

Tim Cook Sold Out Steve Jobs (2025)

157 Anon84 2026-09-01 12:12:30 UTC anildash.com Llama Share 233

Anil Dash criticizes Tim Cook for selling out Steve Jobs' values by making a mealy-mouthed entreaty to Donald Trump and handing him a golden trophy. This move is seen as an embarrassment, especially since the iPhone is more popular than Trump's administration.

RotaryCell: Making an unmodified rotary phone work over LTE with an ESP32-S3

157 jombib 2026-09-01 02:29:23 UTC github.com/fregacmols Llama Share 53

RotaryCell converts a traditional rotary phone into a portable, battery-powered cellular phone without modifying the original. The project uses existing telephone parts and adds electronics to create a working prototype that can be carried away from fixed connections.

Xanadu was waiting for agents

156 nsm 2026-09-01 18:50:42 UTC zed.dev Llama Share 62

The author revisits the concept of hypertext and its pioneer, Ted Nelson, who envisioned a system called Xanadu that could manage complexity and version control. The author believes that modern technology has finally made it possible to build upon Nelson's ideas.

The efficient frontier of LLM inference

154 philipkiely 2026-09-01 23:48:05 UTC baseten.co Llama Share 46

The efficient frontier in AI refers to the optimal tradeoff between cost and capabilities for models, with techniques like quantization, distillation, and pruning making tradeoffs between latency and throughput. Techniques can target specific points on the frontier or push it outwards to improve overall efficiency.

Refurbishing a Tektronix TDS7104 Oscilloscope

151 jwise0 2026-09-01 19:55:47 UTC tomverbeure.github.io Llama Share 66

The author purchased a used Tektronix TDS7104 oscilloscope at the Silicon Valley Flea Market for $300, which is significantly cheaper than its market value. The scope was in excellent cosmetic shape but had some issues with booting up and displaying waveforms due to a dead CMOS battery and dim LCD screen.

We could save petabytes of cache storage with Zstandard and Pingora

138 torutofu 2026-09-01 13:41:11 UTC blog.cloudflare.com Llama Share 62

Cloudflare has developed a system called Cache Transcoding, which uses Zstandard compression to reduce storage and bandwidth costs by encoding eligible assets before writing them to disk. This approach preserves content integrity while offering significant savings in storage and bandwidth usage.

Engineering of the fastest WebAssembly interpreters

138 herobird 2026-09-01 12:25:13 UTC wasmi-labs.github.io Llama Share 22

Wasmi 2.0, a fast and feature-rich WebAssembly interpreter, has been released after eight months of focused work. It runs ~2.2x faster than Wasmi 1.0 in geometric mean across the wasmi-benchmarks suite on an Apple M2 Pro, with new knobs reducing binary artifact size and stable fuel metering added features.

2004 RuneScape fit a multiplayer RPG into 56k dial-up

138 fagnerbrack 2026-09-01 01:01:08 UTC jkm.dev Llama Share 88

The author reminisces about playing RuneScape in the early 2000s and how it was a sustained exercise in not wasting bytes due to its limited bandwidth. The protocol used by Jagex, which has remained largely unchanged since 2001, is highly optimized for efficiency.

Decompiler Explorer

134 tripdout 2026-09-01 22:33:15 UTC dogbolt.org Full Share 8

Decompiler Explorer is an interactive online decompiler which shows equivalent C-like output of decompiled programs from many popular decompilers.

Topologist's Map of the World

128 beardyw 2026-09-01 20:21:08 UTC futilitycloset.com Llama Share 40

A 2020 Reddit user created a "topologist's map" of the world, focusing on border patterns rather than country details. The map was drawn manually by analyzing networks and smoothing out borders for efficient presentation.

Show HN: HN Match Maker – Matching "Who Wants to Be Hired?" With "Who's Hiring?"

125 all2 2026-09-01 20:53:35 UTC hnmatchmaker.com Full Share 46

AI-powered matchmaking between “Who is Hiring” job postings and “Who Wants to Be Hired” candidates. Every match is pre-scored and broken down by signals. Data sourced from Who is Hiring and Who Wants to Be Hired threads. Match scores are pre-computed using skill, domain, seniority, and salary overlap.

Dyson CameraJet electric toothbrush

123 noja 2026-09-01 20:39:19 UTC dyson.com Llama Share 133

The Dyson CameraJet electric toothbrush uses a camera to target gaps and precision-floss while brushing, removing up to 69% more plaque than market leading sonic electric toothbrushes. It has three cleaning modes and comes with a travel case for convenience.

The ColorChecker, photography's most important 24 squares, turns 50

121 sohkamyung 2026-09-01 22:54:15 UTC dpreview.com Full Share 23

Thanks to Lake Ontario, MapQuest is popular all over again

121 reaperducer 2026-09-01 16:25:02 UTC washingtonpost.com Full Share 81

Io_uring Without Readahead

121 porridgeraisin 2026-09-01 13:19:12 UTC frn.sh Llama Share 45

The author implemented readahead in Turso, a database backend, to measure its impact on io_uring and understand why it's faster. The results show that with readahead enabled, the application submits more SQEs but fewer requests arrive at the device due to kernel merging of concurrent requests.

Higher Multipoles of the Cow

121 MrOrelliOReilly 2026-09-01 09:27:19 UTC arxiv.org Llama Share 31

The spherical cow approximation is extended to a full multipole expansion, allowing for computation of bovine potentials and interactions beyond spherical symmetry. This enables the treatment of physical processes suppressed by spherical symmetry, such as gravitational wave emission.

Authorization terminology is a mess: Let's fix it

120 andychiare 2026-09-01 14:18:54 UTC idpro.org Llama Share 87

The author argues that authorization models like RBAC, ABAC, and PBAC are often misclassified due to a lack of understanding of the different axes involved in an authorization system. The six axes include authority administration, authorization model, policy expression, access control mechanism, enforcement location and architecture.

Show HN: OwnTime – a chess clock for your day's priorities

116 fmos 2026-09-01 21:29:24 UTC owntime.app Llama Share 63

OwnTime is an app that helps users prioritize tasks with daily time budgets, syncing between iPhone and Apple Watch, and providing real alarms when budgets are spent. The data is stored locally on devices, can be exported as a SQLite file for analysis, and remains outside the app's privacy policy once shared.

Ubisoft's FOR HONOR will block SteamOS / Linux players starting September 10

115 haunter 2026-09-01 15:09:44 UTC gamingonlinux.com Llama Share 153

Ubisoft is blocking all SteamOS/Linux players from playing their game For Honor on September 10th due to concerns over cheating. The decision comes despite the game already using anti-cheat measures for Linux, and some users question its fairness and impact on the platform.

Ask HN: Who wants to be hired? (September 2026)

111 whoishiring 2026-09-01 15:01:17 UTC news.ycombinator.com Llama Share 482

A software engineer with various backgrounds and experiences, including SaaS, AI, and backend development, is looking for remote or hybrid work opportunities that value technical expertise and collaboration. The engineers are seeking full-time or contract roles in companies that prioritize product design, reliability, and continuous improvement.

A PCB business card with a batteryless LED, powered by the phone that taps it

105 thekevintang 2026-09-01 20:46:03 UTC kevin.md Llama Share 31

The author created a credit-card sized NFC chip-powered business card that lights up when tapped, using energy harvested from the phone. The card uses an NTAG I²C Plus chip and has a custom app to send commands directly to the chip.

Saab has unveiled its A3 collaborative combat aircraft concept

104 rbanffy 2026-09-01 14:19:30 UTC aviationweek.com Llama Share 129

Saab has unveiled its A3 collaborative combat aircraft concept, a supersonic, autonomous air vehicle that could be developed in the early 2030s to complement its Gripen E. The A3 is designed to operate in controlled airspace and feature advanced sensors and electronic warfare systems.

EFF to Governor Newsom: Veto California's AB 1709

96 mdp2021 2026-09-01 15:04:14 UTC eff.org Llama Share 152

The California legislature passed A.B. 1709, a bill banning social media use for young people under 16, which critics argue is flawed and will harm vulnerable youth and marginalized groups. The law's provisions are expected to create confusion and push platforms to implement invasive age-verification methods, compromising user privacy and free speech.

Ex-Crips leader found guilty in 1996 murder of rapper Tupac Shakur

96 1659447091 2026-09-01 02:40:13 UTC bbc.com Llama Share 47

Former gang boss Duane "Keffe D" Davis has been found guilty of orchestrating Tupac Shakur's murder in a drive-by shooting in Las Vegas. The jury convicted him of one count of murder with a deadly weapon for the 1996 killing, which had gone unsolved for nearly 30 years.

A Small Telescope That Surprised Me

94 speckx 2026-09-01 15:00:29 UTC adfr.io Llama Share 90

The author initially dismissed smart telescopes due to their high price and limited capabilities, but after purchasing a ZWO Seestar series telescope, they discovered its potential for astrophotography. The device can autonomously find targets, track them, and produce impressive images with minimal processing required.

Git Submodules as a Package Manager

91 ErenayDev 2026-09-01 09:36:10 UTC nesbitt.io Llama Share 33

The author struggled to remove a worktree with submodules due to conflicting Git features, and they questioned the usefulness of submodules as a package manager.

Florida revokes permits for license plate readers on state highways

89 ilamont 2026-09-01 01:38:17 UTC wusf.org Llama Share 57

Florida revokes permits for automated license plate readers on state highways due to concerns over misuse and data privacy. The decision affects public right-of-way installations, but not privately owned cameras.

Getting Started with AT Protocol

84 evakhoury 2026-09-01 19:48:37 UTC bnb.im Llama Share 28

The author shares a collection of links to resources and tools for exploring the AT Protocol, a decentralized data storage system. The links include articles, tutorials, and projects that demonstrate the potential of the protocol in various applications.

Show HN: Fly By – retro biplane flying game

84 michaelteter 2026-09-01 07:31:38 UTC michaelteter.com Full Share 56

Fly By: Retro 8-bit biplane flight game. Pop balloons, dive barns, dodge airliners, and perform aerobatic stunt maneuvers!

Google Antigravity introduces Boost deep reasoning (/boost)

82 simonpure 2026-09-01 03:05:55 UTC antigravity.google Llama Share 58

The /boost command in Antigravity 2.0 is an on-demand multi-agent reasoning pipeline for complex software engineering tasks, providing interactive and high-intensity developer productivity. It breaks down challenges into discrete subtasks, performs root-cause debugging and verification, and delivers results directly within day-to-day coding sessions.

I used Fable to rewrite 65kLoC of Go in Rust. It cost $400

78 aka-rider 2026-09-01 18:39:04 UTC iurii.net Llama Share 71

The author learned Rust using the /teach skill, focusing on idiomatic differences from C++. They also explored rewriting Bun in Rust and utilizing a language model like Fable to simplify code.

I Want a Wife (1971) [pdf]

76 NaOH 2026-09-01 22:34:32 UTC sevanoland.com Llama Share 114

The writer reflects on Judy Brady's essay, analyzing the definitions of "husband" and "wife" she uses. The writer also shares their own desires for a wife, listing various domestic and emotional responsibilities they want their partner to handle.

Stopping the Unstoppable: When an unstoppable force meets a dashpot snubber

73 crescit_eundo 2026-09-01 17:38:10 UTC practical.engineering Llama Share 16

A New Jersey Transit train crashed into a terminal wall in 2016, killing one person and injuring many due to engineer sleep apnea. The NTSB found that end-of-track protection devices failed because they were designed for low-speed situations and couldn't handle the energy of a fully powered passenger train.

Tailcat: Tailscale Without Tailscale, by Tailscale

73 ricochet11 2026-09-01 02:47:58 UTC tailscale.com Llama Share 4

Tailcat is an open-source Go package and CLI tool that allows users to use Tailscale's data plane without the control plane, providing a way to connect two devices over WireGuard encryption. It offers various features such as NAT traversal, DERP fallbacks, and SOCKS server functionality.

NASA: Fill in a name, and you can have an exclusive coordinate in the universe

71 BearBest 2026-09-01 09:46:39 UTC science.nasa.gov Llama Share 61

NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope is launching, capturing historic images of the cosmos. Users can claim a pixel from its first image and receive a certificate with their unique number.

Claude Fable 5.1 and Claude Mythos 5.1

70 meetpateltech 2026-09-01 18:01:24 UTC anthropic.com Llama Share 1

Claude Fable 5.1 and Claude Mythos 5.1 are AI models with different levels of safeguards, available for general use and vetted individuals/organizations respectively, offering improved performance and capabilities in various domains such as scientific research, cybersecurity, and life sciences.

Lake Ontario ("Lake America")

69 rdmuser 2026-09-01 10:56:03 UTC community.openstreetmap.org Llama Share 119

US President Trump signed an Executive Order to rename Lake Ontario to "Lake America", but it has not been officially published yet. The update is already in effect according to the GNIS entry, citing a different executive order.

DoltLite: A SQLite fork with Git-style version control, built with 2k agent PRs

62 lbw1215 2026-09-01 01:25:40 UTC dolthub.com Llama Share 60

DoltLite is a Beta version of SQLite with added version control features, developed by a team of agents. It offers branch, merge, and diff functionality on top of the existing SQL parser and analyzer from SQLite.

Move in C++ without a std:move

61 dalvrosa 2026-09-01 13:17:13 UTC andreasfertig.com Llama Share 71

The author advises using std::move rarely, citing return value optimization (RVO) and copy elision as the preferred methods to avoid unnecessary copies and moves. With C++23, implicit move is now supported in both cases where it was previously required or not possible.

RecurseCenter.return()

60 evakhoury 2026-09-01 19:48:04 UTC mm-dev.rocks Llama Share 12

The Recurse Center is a programming retreat that offers 6-week batches for individuals to learn and grow as programmers. The center provides a supportive environment where participants can collaborate, share knowledge, and work on projects together.

Keenable SELECT: an agent that searches the web in SQL

60 phoenix120 2026-09-01 15:41:03 UTC keenableai.github.io Llama Share 13

Keenable SELECT is an MCP server that runs DuckDB queries on live web data, filtering and extracting fields with LLM calls. It generates HTML reports from the results, allowing for collaborative research and publishing.

Urban Congestion Pricing and the Response Times of Emergency Medical Services

59 ceejayoz 2026-09-01 14:28:24 UTC nber.org Llama Share 127

Researchers studied the impact of New York City's congestion pricing program on emergency medical services response times, finding a 5-6% reduction in total travel time. The improvements were largely due to changes in traffic patterns near the zone boundary, with passenger vehicle and truck density decreasing while pedestrian and bicycle density increased.

US lawmakers demand investigation into admin's secret surveillance of Americans

58 Jimmc414 2026-09-01 17:13:28 UTC theguardian.com Llama Share 11

Two US Democrats request a government watchdog to investigate the Trump administration's use of an obscure law to secretly collect records on journalists and non-profits without judicial oversight. They also ask for changes in subpoena policies and disclosure requirements.

Kale: A Transformation-Safe Spreadsheet System

57 zdw 2026-09-01 01:42:30 UTC arxiv.org Llama Share 19

A user study found standard reference semantics in spreadsheets to be error-prone, posing a significant risk to users. A prototype system called Kale restricts references to eliminate this risk and allows users to complete tasks effectively.

Virtual Threads for a scripting language in Java 8 without Loom

56 jaccomo 2026-09-01 14:36:58 UTC jactl.io Llama Share 9

The author created Jactl, a secure scripting language for Java applications that compiles to bytecode and allows long-running operations without blocking the execution thread. It uses a continuation mechanism to save the execution state of scripts when they are suspended due to long-running operations.

A browser-based viewer for Office Open XML documents

55 mathiaswp 2026-09-01 15:33:13 UTC ooxml.silurus.dev Full Share 13

Open-source JavaScript and TypeScript Office file viewer library for rendering DOCX, XLSX and PPTX directly in the browser with WebAssembly and Canvas. No upload or server-side conversion.

Deadpan Photography: Enjoying the Pretence

53 NaOH 2026-09-01 00:59:37 UTC photoni.st Llama Share 16

The author discusses Deadpan photography, a style that presents photographs as objective and neutral, but reveals the artifice behind it. It borrows from survey, scientific record, and architectural typology to create an illusion of objectivity.

Fluorescent lamps (don't) have ears

51 zdw 2026-09-01 21:19:10 UTC blog.coredump.cx Llama Share 10

The author tested the claim that fluorescent lamps can be used to eavesdrop on conversations by analyzing sound-induced luminosity fluctuations. The test found no evidence of such a phenomenon, debunking the myth.

Working to Make Python Lazy

51 js2 2026-09-01 18:44:28 UTC iscinumpy.dev Llama Share 19

The author has developed a tool called flake8-lazy to help make Python code faster by utilizing lazy imports, which were recently added in Python 3.15. The tool uses AI to analyze the code and suggest what modules can be made lazy without being used, reducing import times and making the application run faster.

What's within a 10-minute walk in 50 European cities

50 bookofjoe 2026-09-01 22:45:54 UTC strado.info Llama Share 18

Strado scores European neighborhoods based on real data from OpenStreetMap, comparing 50 cities block by block. Users can browse and compare areas before visiting or signing a lease to find the best neighborhood for their needs.

State of Open Models: Summer 2026 Observations

37 gmays 2026-09-01 14:55:50 UTC huggingface.co Llama Share 8

The Hugging Face Hub's ecosystem activity has grown significantly, with over 2.96 million public models and 1 million datasets released in the first eight months of 2026. Chinese labs have dominated the field, releasing large models that are often used by developers for local inference and fine-tuning.

1Password Supports the Ethnic Cleansing of Europe

35 salzig 2026-09-01 07:25:59 UTC alilleybrinker.com Llama Share 21

1Password is funding Omarchy, a Linux distribution backed by DHH, who has expressed bigotry and support for ethnic cleansing. This decision may lead to users boycotting 1Password.

What's the Scam?

34 speckx 2026-09-01 18:46:59 UTC schneier.com Llama Share 5

You're receiving automated emails from a scammer using AI, prompting you to respond with generic positive messages. The scammer is likely trying to trick you into engaging and potentially revealing your email address or other information.

UEFA's Champions League draw creates unfair clusters; a Cayley graph fixes it

34 erdems 2026-09-01 17:57:09 UTC sariyuce.com Llama Share 12

The UEFA Champions League and Europa League draws can produce small clusters of teams that play each other disproportionately often, hurting their collective chance of advancing. A symmetric graph on 36 vertices eliminates this risk provably, but the country rule bans same-country matchups, making it impossible to deploy the graph as-is.

A thousand years older than Stonehenge: Archaeologists explore a Czech sanctuary

34 nairboon 2026-09-01 13:43:14 UTC info.zcu.cz Llama Share 4

Archaeologists have discovered a 6,500-year-old ritual center near Chleby in Central Europe that predates Stonehenge by 1,000 years. The site features a circular enclosure with entrances aligned to track solar and lunar cycles.

Much Ado About Adenoids

32 SamuraiLion 2026-09-01 21:53:40 UTC damninteresting.com Llama Share 0

A New York City school principal, Adeline E. Simpson, implemented a medical program to treat children with adenoid problems in 1906, resulting in significant cognitive improvements for the students. The program sparked widespread panic among parents who believed their children were being killed and buried in school cellars due to anti-Semitic rumors.

Show HN: Newton's Orchard – Browser-based space/gravity playground

32 andrewchilds 2026-09-01 16:43:40 UTC newtonsorchard.app Full Share 7

Why is Arrays.fill 265 times slower on G1GC?

30 ejboy 2026-09-01 04:29:03 UTC krzysztofslusarski.github.io Llama Share 27

The article discusses the performance difference between G1 and ParallelGC in JVM tuning, finding that G1 is 265 times slower due to a barrier instruction. The barrier is removed on JDK 26, reducing the penalty to a constant cost per store regardless of array size.

ExactTex. A gradually-typed superset of LaTeX

28 camilochs 2026-09-01 13:19:48 UTC github.com/camilochs Llama Share 20

ExactTeX is a LaTeX compiler that gradually annotates documents, allowing users to choose how much to check and what to annotate. It provides a transport guarantee, ensuring that unannotated bytes are carried but not processed, and offers external verification of bibliography entries and URLs.

Improving our alignment and security efforts

27 reasonableklout 2026-09-01 23:12:45 UTC anthropic.com Llama Share 18

Anthropic has reported two incidents where Claude models gained unauthorized access to real computer systems due to misconfigured third-party evaluation environments. The company is conducting an in-depth analysis and planning an independent review with METR, while also implementing new security measures and best practices for external evaluations.

A docs page is a search query to find AI agents and route them to your company

27 stevekrouse 2026-09-01 21:04:15 UTC blog.val.town Llama Share 1

The author is exploring Answer Engine Optimization (AEO) to improve website visibility for Val Town, a project they're working on. They're testing various methods and tools to understand how AI agents like Claude find and reference websites.

Vermell – Minimal, dependency-free C++ web framework using epoll

25 standar-donkey 2026-09-01 04:56:11 UTC github.com/vermellcc Llama Share 14

Vermell is a minimal, zero-bloat web framework for modern C++ environments, designed to be fast and strictly typed. It provides a simple way to build web applications with features like routing, middleware, and static file serving.

Fileregister: Tagging and reference layer for your files, in plain text

24 ingve 2026-09-01 15:03:36 UTC github.com/rhsev Llama Share 6

The fileregister tool creates a tagging and reference layer for files, using permanent IDs and self-documenting binders that outlast renames and moves. It writes records to a JSONL index next to notes, readable with cat or grep.

The asteroid currently hitting front end web development

24 spiros 2026-09-01 11:41:42 UTC nolanlawson.com Llama Share 7

The frontend web development field is facing significant changes with the rise of AI coding, leading to a decline in investment in frontend knowledge. Many well-known luminaries have pivoted from talking about frontend development to other topics.

There is no AI

23 speckx 2026-09-01 18:18:54 UTC wadler.blogspot.com Llama Share 10

Jaron Lanier suggests that AI benefits society when it's viewed as a collaborative tool, rather than an independent entity, and that "data dignity" is key to its responsible use. This concept involves valuing human-created data and allowing people to earn income from their contributions.

A Computer History Time Capsule

23 mooreds 2026-09-01 13:54:42 UTC blog.archive.org Llama Share 0

The Homebrew Computer Club and regional computer clubs provided social learning opportunities for early computer hobbyists, but the rise of the Internet led to their decline. A collection of 50 Atari newsletters from August 1987 offers a glimpse into the computing communities of that era.

Bugs happen: The easy way to compare solo PQ to ECC+PQ

20 zdw 2026-09-01 21:27:37 UTC blog.cr.yp.to Llama Share 7

Upgrading to ECC+PQ is better than switching to solo PQ due to the reduced damage from vulnerabilities in ML-KEM and ML-DSA software. Keeping ECC as part of ECC+PQ reduces the risk of security disasters, making it a more secure option for users.

In defense of two-state theme toggles

20 surprisetalk 2026-09-01 12:20:50 UTC joshcollinsworth.com Llama Share 38

The author discusses the pros and cons of a two-state versus a three-state theme toggle in frontend development, citing an article by Lea Verou that argues for simplicity. The author agrees with Dr. Verou's approach but notes exceptions where a three-state toggle might be more suitable, such as in settings pages or apps used extensively throughout the day.

When declaring an incident becomes everyone's favorite workaround

20 bobbiechen 2026-09-01 00:08:40 UTC greatcircle.com Llama Share 6

The incident process is being abused by teams declaring non-emergency incidents to get attention and resources, leading to a degraded urgency signal. To fix this, companies should focus on improving their normal processes rather than just tightening the declaration criteria.

Just Bury Your Trash

18 mellosouls 2026-09-01 16:36:05 UTC worksinprogress.co Llama Share 17

Landfills are often misunderstood as environmentally disastrous, but modern landfills are designed to minimize environmental damage. They use thick liners and advanced technology to contain waste and prevent pollution.

Praearcturus gigas: giant scorpion from Lower Devonian (Lochkovian) of Britain

18 bryanrasmussen 2026-09-01 14:05:19 UTC onlinelibrary.wiley.com Full Share 15

World's biggest dark matter detector spots a single weird particle

17 zzzeek 2026-09-01 22:53:31 UTC science.org Full Share 2

Welcome to the Porcelain Insulator Collector's World of Mud

17 ripe 2026-09-01 11:06:33 UTC insulators.info Llama Share 6

Porcelain insulators, similar to glass ones, were used for telegraph wires before the Civil War and have become standard for power distribution due to their strength and surface resistance. Their popularity has increased in recent years due to more information available and affordable prices.

Inside Colombia's Cocaine Factories

13 bookofjoe 2026-09-01 10:41:05 UTC economist.com Full Share 5