Building a Procedural Hex Map with Wave Function Collapse

171 imadr 2026-03-09 17:52:13 UTC felixturner.github.io Llama Share 29

The user built a procedural map generator using Wave Function Collapse (WFC) algorithm, creating a medieval island world with roads, rivers, coastlines, and villages, and overcame challenges such as hex grid geometry and elevation constraints. The generator uses a combination of WFC, Perlin noise, and custom visual effects to create a realistic and immersive environment, and can be interacted ...

JSLinux Now Supports x86_64

97 TechTechTech 2026-03-09 16:52:13 UTC bellard.org Full Share 18

Run Linux or other Operating Systems in your browser!

Bluesky CEO Jay Graber is stepping down

62 minimaxir 2026-03-09 19:10:13 UTC bsky.social Llama Share 45

The Bluesky CEO is stepping down to become Chief Innovation Officer, allowing a seasoned operator to focus on scaling the company. Toni Schneider, former Automattic CEO, will lead Bluesky as interim CEO, bringing experience and a shared vision for a more open internet.

Show HN: The Mog Programming Language

46 belisarius222 2026-03-09 18:52:13 UTC moglang.org Full Share 13

Mog language guide: full language tutorial and reference.

DARPA's new X-76

62 newer_vienna 2026-03-09 17:52:13 UTC darpa.mil Llama Share 59

DARPA's SPRINT program aims to develop a runway-independent aircraft with high-speed capabilities. The X-76, built by Bell Textron, will test technologies for vertical-lift and jet-like cruise performance.

Launch HN: Terminal Use (YC W26) – Vercel for filesystem-based agents

45 filipbalucha 2026-03-09 17:52:13 UTC news.ycombinator.com Llama Share 24

Terminal Use is a platform that simplifies deploying agents in a sandboxed environment with filesystems. It provides a simple way to package and serve agent code, communicate with agents, and manage files and resources.

Fixfest is a global gathering of repairers, tinkerers, and activists

99 robtherobber 2026-03-09 17:52:13 UTC fixfest.therestartproject.org Llama Share 9

Fixfest is a global gathering of repairers and advocates that meets every 2-3 years to share skills and knowledge. Sign up for the newsletter to be the first to hear about the next Fixfest event in London.

Restoring a Sun SPARCstation IPX part 1: PSU and NVRAM (2020)

69 ibobev 2026-03-09 15:52:13 UTC rs-online.com Llama Share 34

Sun Microsystems' UNIX workstations, such as the SPARCstation IPX, were highly coveted in the early 90s for their advanced features and performance. The author restored a SPARCstation IPX, replacing its power supply and reprogramming its NVRAM to resolve issues and get it working again.

Show HN: DenchClaw – Local CRM on Top of OpenClaw

48 kumar_abhirup 2026-03-09 16:52:13 UTC github.com/denchhq Full Share 45

Fully Managed OpenClaw Framework for all knowledge work ever. CRM Automation and Outreach agents. The only local productivity tool you need. - DenchHQ/DenchClaw

Fontcrafter: Turn Your Handwriting into a Real Font

359 rendx 2026-03-09 09:52:13 UTC arcade.pirillo.com Llama Share 117

FontCrafter is a free browser app that turns your handwriting into a real font, with no account required. It generates four formats, including ligatures and contextual alternates, and is fully client-side with no server processing.

Flash media longevity testing – 6 years later

97 1970-01-01 2026-03-09 14:52:13 UTC old.reddit.com Llama Share 46

User needs to register or sign in with developer credentials and ensure a unique User-Agent string to access the application. Alternatively, try resetting to default User-Agent or file a ticket for assistance.

Florida judge rules red light camera tickets are unconstitutional

105 1970-01-01 2026-03-09 17:52:13 UTC cbs12.com Llama Share 170

A Broward County judge dismissed a red-light camera ticket, ruling the state law improperly shifts the burden of proof onto vehicle owners. The decision could lead to challenges in other counties and potentially make the ruling statewide.

Rethinking Syntax: Binding by Adjacency

17 owlstuffing 2026-03-09 18:52:13 UTC github.com/manifold-systems Llama Share 3

Binding expressions in Java allow adjacent expressions to bind based on their static types, forming a new expression. This process, called expression binding, is type-directed and resolves expressions through methods defined on their types.

Jolla on track to ship new phone with Sailfish OS, user-replaceable battery

126 heresie-dabord 2026-03-09 16:52:13 UTC liliputing.com Llama Share 78

Jolla is producing its first batch of new Jolla Phones in Q2 2026 after receiving over 10,000 pre-orders. The phone features Sailfish OS, a Linux-based OS with a proprietary UI, and a user-replaceable battery, swappable back covers, and a physical privacy switch.

Ireland shuts last coal plant, becomes 15th coal-free country in Europe (2025)

721 robin_reala 2026-03-09 10:52:13 UTC pv-magazine.com Llama Share 436

Ireland has become the 15th coal-free country in Europe after shutting down its last coal plant at Moneypoint. The country now relies heavily on renewable energy, particularly wind, which generated 37% of its electricity in 2024.

An opinionated take on how to do important research that matters

32 mad 2026-03-09 16:52:13 UTC nicholas.carlini.com Llama Share 2

Developing good research taste and collaborating with others are key to producing high-impact research. Focus on solving important problems, learn from others, and execute your ideas flawlessly to achieve success.

What I Always Wanted to Know about Second Class Values

16 todsacerdoti 2026-03-09 16:52:13 UTC dl.acm.org Full Share 7

Reverse-engineering the UniFi inform protocol

118 baconomatic 2026-03-09 12:52:13 UTC tamarack.cloud Llama Share 48

The UniFi inform protocol on port 8080 is routable because its header contains a MAC address in plaintext, allowing for multi-tenant routing without decrypting the AES-encrypted payload. This allows for shared infrastructure hosting of UniFi controllers, increasing profitability by reducing the need for separate VMs per customer.

FreeBSD Capsicum vs. Linux Seccomp Process Sandboxing

90 vermaden 2026-03-09 13:52:13 UTC vivianvoss.net Full Share 33

US Court of Appeals: TOS may be updated by email, use can imply consent [pdf]

486 dryadin 2026-03-09 06:52:13 UTC cdn.ca9.uscourts.gov Llama Share 376

For an enforceable contract based on inquiry notice theory, a website must provide reasonably conspicuous notice of terms and the consumer must take action that unambiguously manifests assent. Appellees agreed to the Oct. 2023 Terms by using the Tile App in 2024 after receiving explicit advisement of the new terms.

Algebraic topology: knots links and braids

44 marysminefnuf 2026-03-09 14:52:13 UTC aeb.win.tue.nl Llama Share 4

Knots are closed curves in 3D space that can be equivalent or inequivalent. Equivalence is determined by homeomorphism.

Uber reported to the state that I was fired for "annoying a coworker."

23 anon-ex-uber 2026-03-09 19:26:13 UTC anon-ex-uber.medium.com Llama Share 6

Uber employee was fired after following HR's verbal instructions to limit communication with a coworker who continued to approach them. The employee was initially denied unemployment benefits but was granted after appealing, highlighting the company's prioritization of its interests over employee protection.

Durdraw – ANSI art editor for Unix-like systems

3 caminanteblanco 2026-03-09 19:00:13 UTC durdraw.org Prefix Share 0

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Workers report watching Ray-Ban Meta-shot footage of people using the bathroom

27 randycupertino 2026-03-09 18:52:13 UTC arstechnica.com Llama Share 5

Meta's smart glasses send user content to contractors, including sensitive footage, for AI improvement. A Swedish report and proposed class-action lawsuit raise concerns about user privacy and Meta's marketing claims.

Is legal the same as legitimate: AI reimplementation and the erosion of copyleft

147 dahlia 2026-03-09 15:52:13 UTC writings.hongminhee.org Llama Share 142

The debate over whether Dan Blanchard's reimplementation of the chardet library using AI is legitimate raises questions about the relationship between legality and social legitimacy, with some arguing that legality is a sufficient condition for legitimacy. However, the author argues that legality is only a necessary condition and that the social norms of open source communities, which ...

FFmpeg at Meta: Media Processing at Scale

190 sudhakaran88 2026-03-09 05:52:13 UTC engineering.fb.com Llama Share 81

Meta collaborated with FFmpeg developers to deprecate their internal fork and rely on upstream versions for media processing. They contributed to FFmpeg's development, enabling features like threaded multi-lane encoding and real-time quality metrics.

Unlocking Python's Cores:Energy Implications of Removing the GIL

108 runningmike 2026-03-09 08:52:13 UTC arxiv.org Llama Share 75

Disabling Python's Global Interpreter Lock reduces execution time by up to 4 times for parallelizable workloads. However, it increases energy consumption and memory usage for certain workloads.

Show HN: VS Code Agent Kanban: Task Management for the AI-Assisted Developer

81 gbro3n 2026-03-09 10:52:13 UTC appsoftware.com Llama Share 38

Agent Kanban is a VS Code extension that solves context rot issues with AI coding agents by using a markdown formatted task record. It provides a permanent task history, diffable state, and shared team context.

Grammarly is offering ‘expert’ AI reviews from famous dead and living writers

110 jmsflknr 2026-03-09 08:52:13 UTC wired.com Llama Share 141

Grammarly's AI tool now offers expert reviews from famous authors and academics, including the deceased, without their permission. This feature has raised ethics concerns and questions about its effectiveness in improving writing.

Segagaga Has Been Translated into English

89 nanna 2026-03-09 09:52:13 UTC thedreamcastjunkyard.co.uk Llama Share 32

Sega Dreamcast fans have finally achieved an English translation of the highly anticipated game Segagaga, a 2001 Japan-exclusive RPG. The translation was made possible by a team of dedicated fans who overcame technical hurdles and worked together to bring the game to English-speaking players.