Do Not Turn Child Protection into Internet Access Control

107 smartmic 2026-03-21 21:00:45 UTC news.dyne.org Llama Share 29

Age verification is expanding beyond adult websites into mainstream services, changing the internet from open access to permissioned access. This shift raises concerns about identity control, data collection, and the potential for misuse of age verification systems.

Tinybox- offline AI device 120B parameters

146 albelfio 2026-03-21 21:00:45 UTC tinygrad.org Llama Share 89

We are hiring full time software engineers and looking for contributions to tinygrad, a deep learning framework. We also sell a computer called the tinybox, a powerful computer for deep learning with low price and high quality.

Revert "userdb: add birthDate field to JSON user records

36 smartmic 2026-03-21 21:00:45 UTC github.com/systemd Llama Share 14

The batch cannot be applied due to multiple invalid suggestions. Suggestions cannot be applied in certain situations such as deleted lines, pending reviews, and queued pull requests.

Some things just take time

398 vaylian 2026-03-21 15:00:45 UTC lucumr.pocoo.org Llama Share 136

The author believes that instant gratification is replacing the value of time and effort in software development and business, leading to short-lived projects and relationships. They argue that true quality and community are built over years, not weeks or months.

Grafeo – A fast, lean, embeddable graph database built in Rust

149 0x1997 2026-03-21 15:00:45 UTC grafeo.dev Llama Share 50

Grafeo is a fast graph database with vectorized execution and low memory footprint, supporting multiple query languages and data models. It can be embedded or run as a standalone server with REST API and web UI, supporting various programming languages and AI integrations.

Show HN: Termcraft – terminal-first 2D sandbox survival in Rust

42 sebosch 2026-03-21 19:00:45 UTC github.com/pagel-s Llama Share 2

Termcraft is a side-on terminal game with classic survival progression and block-survival elements. It has client/server code but is still experimental and not a public mode yet.

Electronics for Kids, 2nd Edition

37 0x54MUR41 2026-03-21 19:00:45 UTC nostarch.com Llama Share 4

The book "Electronics for Kids" is praised for its engaging and accessible approach to teaching electronics and circuitry. Reviewers commend its hands-on projects and clear explanations that make STEM topics enjoyable for kids.

How Invisalign became the biggest user of 3D printers

106 mikhael 2026-03-21 16:00:45 UTC wired.com Llama Share 76

Align Technology, the company behind Invisalign, is undergoing a major manufacturing overhaul to directly 3D print aligners, which could lower costs and make treatment more affordable. The company's manufacturing veteran, Joe Hogan, expects decades of growth ahead and believes that 3D printing will entrench Align as the world's biggest user of 3D printers.

The seven hour explosion nobody could explain

54 mellosouls 2026-03-21 18:00:45 UTC phys.org Full Share 7

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Hide macOS Tahoe's Menu Icons

29 soheilpro 2026-03-21 18:00:45 UTC 512pixels.net Llama Share 7

User dislikes macOS Tahoe's menu icons, finds them distracting and inconsistent. They appreciate a change that removes icons, but wish Apple would offer a setting to disable them in future updates.

Thinking Fast, Slow, and Artificial: How AI Is Reshaping Human Reasoning

64 Anon84 2026-03-21 16:00:45 UTC papers.ssrn.com Full Share 38

No evidence cannabis helps anxiety, depression, or PTSD

62 nothrowaways 2026-03-21 21:00:45 UTC sciencedaily.com Llama Share 40

Researchers found medicinal cannabis ineffective in treating anxiety, depression, and PTSD, and may even worsen mental health. It may help with insomnia and autism, but evidence is weak and limited regulation is a concern.

No Semicolons Needed

10 karakoram 2026-03-21 20:00:45 UTC terts.dev Llama Share 6

The user explores different approaches to implementing semicolonless syntax in programming languages, discussing 11 languages including Python, Go, Kotlin, Swift, JavaScript, Gleam, Lua, R, Ruby, Julia, and Odin. The user concludes that a parser that splits on newlines in most cases, along with tooling to catch mistakes and consideration of the language's syntax, is a good approach to ...

The paddle wheel aircraft carriers of Lake Michigan

8 surprisetalk 2026-03-21 20:00:45 UTC signoregalilei.com Prefix Share 2

You’ve read the title. Aircraft carriers of where​ powered by what​? I was just as surprised as you are, but yes, they really did exist. I now introduce you to USS Wolverine and USS Sable: These two flattops served in the Corn Belt Fleet during World War Two, and featured such notable pilots as future US President George H.W. Bush. Their home port was Chicago, and through their years of US ...

ZJIT removes redundant object loads and stores

59 tekknolagi 2026-03-21 15:00:45 UTC railsatscale.com Llama Share 8

ZJIT's load-store optimization pass surpasses YJIT's performance on a microbenchmark, taking 2ms per iteration compared to YJIT's 5ms. This optimization removes redundant loads and stores in HIR, utilizing a lightweight abstract interpretation to ensure soundness and minimize computation.

Ubuntu 26.04 Ends 46 Years of Silent sudo Passwords

270 akersten 2026-03-21 06:00:45 UTC pbxscience.com Llama Share 288

Ubuntu 26.04 LTS will echo asterisks at sudo password prompts, a change from traditional blank void. Users can revert to silent prompt via a single configuration change in the sudoers file.

Meta's Omnilingual MT for 1,600 Languages

109 j0e1 2026-03-21 11:00:45 UTC ai.meta.com Full Share 30

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Books of the Century by Le Monde

79 zlu 2026-03-21 12:00:45 UTC standardebooks.org Full Share 48

We also have bulk ebook downloads and a list of collections available, as well as ebook catalog feeds for use directly in your ereader app or RSS reader.

Show HN: Atomic – self-hosted, semantically-connected personal knowledge base

7 kenforthewin 2026-03-21 20:00:45 UTC github.com/kenforthewin Prefix Share 0

Atomic stores knowledge as atoms — markdown notes that are automatically chunked, embedded, tagged, and linked by semantic similarity. Your atoms can be synthesized into wiki articles, explored on a spatial canvas, and queried through an agentic chat interface. This starts the API server and web frontend. Open http://localhost and claim your instance through the setup wizard. cp ...

A Japanese glossary of chopsticks faux pas (2022)

438 cainxinth 2026-03-20 22:00:45 UTC nippon.com Llama Share 342

Using chopsticks in certain ways is considered taboo in Japan, including passing food between pairs and holding them between hands when saying thanks. Proper etiquette involves eating rice first, then side dishes, and placing chopsticks on a rest when finished.

Show HN: Joonote – A note-taking app on your lock screen and notification panel

28 kilgarenone 2026-03-21 16:00:45 UTC joonote.com Llama Share 14

The app allows direct lock screen note management and auto backups to Google Drive. It offers features like checklists, alarms, and easy restoration on new devices.

Hawaii's worst flooding in 20 years threatens dam, prompts evacuations

25 geox 2026-03-21 20:00:45 UTC nbcnews.com Llama Share 8

Heavy rain in Hawaii caused severe flooding, prompting evacuation orders for 5,500 people and a warning that a 120-year-old dam could fail. The state's cost for the storm could top $1 billion, with no reported deaths but over 200 people rescued.

Mamba-3

264 matt_d 2026-03-21 03:00:45 UTC together.ai Llama Share 50

To summarize the user's input, I will break it down into two concise English sentences.

Blocking Internet Archive Won't Stop AI, but Will Erase Web's Historical Record

458 pabs3 2026-03-21 08:00:45 UTC eff.org Llama Share 129

The New York Times and other newspapers are blocking the Internet Archive from preserving their online content, risking the loss of historical records. This move is seen as a mistake, as the Archive's mission to preserve the web's history is protected by fair use laws.

OpenCode – Open source AI coding agent

1173 rbanffy 2026-03-20 22:00:45 UTC opencode.ai Llama Share 575

OpenCode is a free, open-source coding agent available on macOS, Windows, and Linux, trusted by 5M developers. It offers private coding with reliable AI models through its Zen platform, ensuring consistent performance and quality.

FFmpeg 101 (2024)

196 vinhnx 2026-03-21 03:00:45 UTC blogs.igalia.com Llama Share 8

FFmpeg is a tool for encoding, decoding, and transcoding audio and video formats, and streaming over networks. It uses libavformat and libavcodec libraries to demux and decode multimedia streams.

A pig's brain has been frozen with its cellular activity locked in place

84 Brajeshwar 2026-03-21 15:00:45 UTC newscientist.com Llama Share 119

Scientists at Nectome have developed a technique to preserve mammalian brains, allowing for potential future reconstruction of the mind. The method involves preserving the brain with toxic chemicals and cooling it to -32° C, with the goal of one day reviving the person.

404 Deno CEO not found

230 WhyNotHugo 2026-03-21 16:00:45 UTC dbushell.com Llama Share 165

The author visited deno.com and found a 404 error page, suggesting Deno's decline. Layoffs at Deno indicate the company's failure to capture developers' attention despite $25.9M in funding.

Molly guard in reverse

201 surprisetalk 2026-03-21 02:00:45 UTC unsung.aresluna.org Llama Share 82

Molly guards are safety features that prevent accidental actions, found in both hardware and software, such as buttons and dialogs that require confirmation. Reverse molly guards, which automatically proceed with a task after a delay, can also be useful for complex processes like OS updates.

Western carmakers' retreat from electric risks dooming them to irrelevance

145 n1b0m 2026-03-21 14:00:45 UTC theguardian.com Llama Share 255

Western car manufacturers are pulling back from electric vehicles as oil prices rise, but Chinese brands like BYD and Leapmotor are gaining market share. This could lead to tens of millions of job losses and a loss of industry dominance for Western carmakers.