Using AI to write better code more slowly

217 signa11 2026-05-25 23:27:28 UTC nolanlawson.com Llama Share 86

The author argues that LLMs can be used to write high-quality code more slowly, rather than just spewing out low-quality code quickly. They use a combination of models to find and prioritize bugs in code, resulting in more careful and methodical coding.

Taking a walk may lead to more creativity than sitting, study finds (2014)

98 bilsbie 2026-05-25 23:27:28 UTC apa.org Llama Share 42

Walking improves creative thinking by 81-100% compared to sitting. Regular walking can temporarily boost free-flowing thoughts and creativity without requiring intense exercise.

How Shamir's Secret Sharing Works

77 subract 2026-05-25 23:27:28 UTC ente.com Llama Share 7

A company uses Adi Shamir's 1979 secret sharing scheme to split a secret into pieces, where any smaller number reveals nothing, but any required number can recover it. This scheme hides the secret behind random coefficients, making too few shares contain no information about the secret.

Norway's 2 petabytes of Huawei flash storage and LLM training

178 rbanffy 2026-05-25 20:27:28 UTC blocksandfiles.com Llama Share 86

Norway's National Library is developing a sovereign AI model trained in Norwegian language using 2 PB of Huawei storage. The project aims to create a locally trained AI that understands Norway's history, news, and culture, which a globally trained English-speaking AI would not know.

Exit IP VPN servers mitigation rollout

284 Cider9986 2026-05-25 18:27:28 UTC mullvad.net Full Share 46

Below are the servers with the new mitigation applied.

Ferrari Luce

102 jumploops 2026-05-25 21:27:28 UTC ferrari.com Llama Share 224

Ferrari's new architecture combines performance with luxury and spaciousness through advanced drivetrain and electric power source. The interior features tactile controls and dedicated NVH solutions for a refined driving experience.

California moves to exempt Linux from its age-verification law after backlash

705 rbanffy 2026-05-25 18:27:28 UTC tomshardware.com Llama Share 304

California lawmakers may exempt most open-source operating systems from age-verification requirements. The proposed amendment would exclude software distributed under open-source licenses from the Digital Age Assurance Act.

Squares in Squares

36 carlos-menezes 2026-05-25 23:27:28 UTC kingbird.myphotos.cc GoogleT5 Share 2

10 $s = 3 + 1over 2sqrt 2 =nn3.70710678118654$found by frits göbel in early 1979.proved by walter stromquist in 2003.explore group 11 $a = 0 = $n - 3.87708359002281 $rigid. 55 $d = 7.0077100750391$

Designing for and against the manufactured normalcy field (2012)

7 nvader 2026-05-26 02:27:28 UTC urbanhonking.com Prefix Share 1

This post tells the story of the session at FOO camp this year that I co-ran with Matt Webb on the Manufactured Normalcy Field. It explains the background of the idea, describes the structure of the brainstorming session, outlines its results, and then tracks some of the uptake of the idea since FOO, specifically in a recent episode of A Show with Ze Frank. A few months back, Nick Pinkston ...

Toshifumi Suzuki, founder of Seven-Eleven Japan, has died

144 L_Rahman 2026-05-25 16:27:28 UTC referenceforbusiness.com Llama Share 57

Toshifumi Suzuki revolutionized Japan's retail sector by introducing franchising and transforming the convenience store industry with Seven-Eleven Japan. He implemented innovative data systems and streamlined distribution, improving productivity and profitability.

Does Anybody Actually Like React?

75 brazukadev 2026-05-26 02:27:28 UTC jsx.lol Llama Share 78

The author criticizes React for being a bloated, slow, and complex framework that often leads to poor code quality and performance issues. They argue that React's ecosystem has become a self-perpetuating cycle of network effects rather than technical fit, and that it's often chosen over other alternatives due to familiarity rather than suitability.

Hacker News front page as a site

142 thatxliner 2026-05-25 20:27:28 UTC thefrontpage.dev Llama Share 50

The article discusses various topics including Mullvad's solutions, gobee, Riscrithm, HetznerCloud, Gnutella, film reviewer A.S. Hamrah, and more, highlighting technical approaches and innovations in data integrity, AI, and software development. It also covers news on Microsoft, Firefox, NordVPN, DeepSeek API, scams, and other topics related to technology, security, and innovation.

Performance of Rust Language [pdf]

25 tanelpoder 2026-05-26 00:27:28 UTC github.com/yugr Full Share 4

Contribute to yugr/rust-slides development by creating an account on GitHub.

Show HN: Write your BPF programs in Go, not C

63 boratanrikulu 2026-05-25 20:27:28 UTC github.com/boratanrikulu Llama Share 30

gobee is a Go tool that transpiles a subset of Go into BPF C, generating typed Go bindings for the userspace side and gating loads against the running kernel. It reuses clang's mature BPF backend for codegen, BTF, and CO-RE relocations.

CVE-2026-28952: Apple macOS 26.5 Kernel Vuln found by Claude

89 dragonsenseiguy 2026-05-26 00:27:28 UTC support.apple.com Llama Share 33

Apple doesn't disclose security issues until patches are available. Recent releases are listed on the Apple security releases page.

Nobody cracks open a programming book anymore

110 zdw 2026-05-25 23:27:28 UTC unix.foo Llama Share 139

The sales of programming books have declined due to the rise of chatbots and AI tools that provide instant answers and explanations. This shift has made the traditional format of programming books, which required readers to type and practice, obsolete.

What we lost when we stopped letting kids leave the front yard

92 obscurette 2026-05-25 15:27:28 UTC stevemagness.substack.com Llama Share 82

We're overprotecting our kids due to a culture of safetyism, which prevents them from developing essential life skills like autonomy, resilience, and emotional regulation. By giving kids more freedom and allowing them to navigate discomfort, we can help them build confidence and self-determination.

A Comma and a Question Mark

9 eigenBasis 2026-05-26 01:27:28 UTC thetypicalset.com Prefix Share 1

I’ve been using a terminal for more than two decades now, building muscle memory for find flags and git commands. I’m not sure how it happened, but reaching for --help has become less and less natural. Instead of typing the command I would start typing the sentence: “find the 5 largest files”, “show me the last 3 commits”. kept reminding me: computers can’t talk. Or can’t they? In the ...

Show HN: OpenBrief – Local-first video downloader/summarizer

34 tantara 2026-05-25 22:27:28 UTC github.com/tantara Llama Share 4

OpenBrief is a Tauri desktop app that imports media, extracts transcripts, and generates summaries. It supports local files, URLs, and exports reusable notes in a searchable library.

Microsoft Copilot Cowork Exfiltrates Files

197 Kneenex 2026-05-25 22:27:28 UTC promptarmor.com Llama Share 42

Microsoft Copilot Cowork is vulnerable to file exfiltration attacks via indirect prompt injection due to insecure automatic action approvals. This allows attackers to exfiltrate files by sending emails and Teams messages that trigger network requests when opened.

Mathematical Patterns in African American HAIRSTYLEs

11 marysminefnuf 2026-05-26 01:27:28 UTC math.buffalo.edu Llama Share 0

The study of ethnomathematics explores mathematical ideas in cultural practices, such as African-American hair braiding, to enhance education and access to scientific knowledge. Hair braiding patterns, like tesselations, can be used to teach mathematical concepts like geometry and spatial reasoning.

C extensions, portability, and alternative compilers

142 xngbuilds 2026-05-25 14:27:28 UTC lemon.rip Llama Share 50

C code often relies on non-standard behaviors and language extensions to work around bugs and gaps in different compilers and libraries. Many codebases attempt to support various environments through preprocessor checks and guards, but these attempts are often finicky or broken.

Jensen–Shannon Divergence

78 teleforce 2026-05-25 18:27:28 UTC en.wikipedia.org Llama Share 13

The Jensen-Shannon divergence is a method of measuring the similarity between two probability distributions, based on the Kullback-Leibler divergence, and is symmetric and always has a finite value. It is bounded by 0 and 1 for two discrete probability distributions.

Weave (YC W25) is hiring ML, AI, product, & design engineers

0 2026-05-25 18:27:28 UTC jobs.ashbyhq.com Full Share

Weave Jobs

Browser-based file encryption tool using WebCrypto

7 unixlor 2026-05-26 02:27:28 UTC secvant.com Full Share 11

Free client-side file encryption: AES-256-GCM, PBKDF2 or Argon2id, .vault format. Files never leave your browser — no upload, no account.

The Lottery – Shirley Jackson (1948)

15 jxmorris12 2026-05-26 00:27:28 UTC newyorker.com Llama Share 9

The villagers gathered in the square for the annual lottery, a tradition where one person is randomly selected to be stoned to death. The lottery was conducted by Mr. Summers, who drew slips of paper from a black box, with the Hutchinson family ultimately being chosen.

Gnutella: A Protocol Outliving the World That Created It

221 rickcarlino 2026-05-25 08:27:28 UTC rickcarlino.com Llama Share 68

Gnutella is a decentralized file-sharing protocol that scaled to millions of users in the early 2000s, but its popularity declined as the internet and user behavior changed. Despite being largely forgotten, Gnutella remains operational today, thanks to its robust design and ability to adapt to new technologies and challenges.

Yoti age checks share facial photos and device fingerprints with third parties

133 Lihh27 2026-05-25 21:27:28 UTC techxplore.com Full Share 26

We’re checking your connection to prevent automated abuse

Everyone Against Us (2023)

58 NaOH 2026-05-25 17:27:28 UTC chicagomag.com Llama Share 10

A former Cook County public defender, Allen Goodman, describes the injustices he witnessed in the US justice system. He worked in the Cook County public defender's office from 1996 to 2004, handling cases from Chicago's North and West Sides.

A successful Japanese trial of a ramjet engine designed for Mach‑5 aircraft

107 rmason 2026-05-25 20:27:28 UTC bgr.com Llama Share 92

Japanese engineers have successfully tested a ramjet engine for a Mach-5 hypersonic aircraft, a key step towards commercial passenger service by the 2040s. The test could lead to flights from Tokyo to Los Angeles taking around two hours, slashing transit time and transforming long journeys into day trips.