New AirSnitch attack breaks Wi-Fi encryption in homes, offices, and enterprises

75 DamnInteresting 2026-02-26 15:59:54 UTC arstechnica.com Llama Share 37

Researchers discovered a new Wi-Fi attack called AirSnitch that can break client isolation and allow attackers to intercept and modify data. The attack targets the lowest levels of the network stack and can be performed on various routers, including those from Netgear, D-Link, and Cisco.

Nano Banana 2: Google's latest AI image generation model

112 davidbarker 2026-02-26 16:04:54 UTC blog.google Llama Share 101

Nano Banana 2 is a state-of-the-art image model that combines advanced intelligence and studio-quality creative control with lightning-fast speed. It offers features like precision text rendering, translation, and high-quality photorealistic imagery, making it a versatile tool for various workflows.

Show HN: Terminal Phone – E2EE Walkie Talkie from the Command Line

205 smalltorch 2026-02-26 10:59:54 UTC gitlab.com Full Share 53

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Anthropic ditches its core safety promise

416 motbus3 2026-02-26 12:59:54 UTC cnn.com Llama Share 229

Anthropic is loosening its core safety principle in response to competition, adopting a nonbinding safety framework that can change. The company says its previous policy hindered its ability to compete in the rapidly growing AI market.

Google API keys weren't secrets, but then Gemini changed the rules

1015 hiisthisthingon 2026-02-26 01:59:54 UTC trufflesecurity.com Llama Share 246

Google's API keys, initially intended for public services like Maps, can now access sensitive Gemini endpoints without warning. This allows attackers to access private data and charge LLM-usage to affected accounts.

BuildKit: Docker's Hidden Gem That Can Build Almost Anything

33 jasonpeacock 2026-02-26 14:59:54 UTC tuananh.net Llama Share 13

BuildKit is a general-purpose build framework that can produce various types of output, not just Docker images. It uses a binary protocol called LLB to describe a directed acyclic graph of filesystem operations.

just-bash: Bash for Agents

39 tosh 2026-02-26 13:59:54 UTC github.com/vercel-labs Llama Share 30

just-bash is a secure Bash environment for AI agents that provides execution protection against infinite loops or recursion and supports custom commands, file systems, and network access. It can be used as a secure alternative to bash and provides a CLI and API for executing Bash scripts and commands.

Tell HN: YC companies scrape GitHub activity, send spam emails to users

384 miki123211 2026-02-26 09:59:54 UTC news.ycombinator.com Llama Share 127

User received unsolicited marketing emails from companies scraping their Github activity, likely using commit metadata. They have contacted Github and YC Ethics about the issue.

Open Source Endowment – new funding source for open source maintainers

16 kvinogradov 2026-02-26 16:14:54 UTC endowment.dev Llama Share 8

The Open Source Endowment is a community-led fund to sustainably support critical OSS projects, leveraging investment returns from donations. It promotes long-term health of the global open source supply chain with transparent governance and accountability.

Jimi Hendrix was a systems engineer

595 tintinnabula 2026-02-25 20:59:54 UTC spectrum.ieee.org Llama Share 193

Jimi Hendrix created groundbreaking sound using a modular analog signal chain with pedals and a Marshall amplifier. He used a systematic approach to manipulate the nonlinear complexities of the system for maximum expression.

Banned in California

364 pie_flavor 2026-02-25 23:59:54 UTC bannedincalifornia.org Llama Share 419

General Dynamics NASSCO in San Diego is a unique shipyard capable of building large naval vessels due to its grandfathered status. Its closure would be impossible to replace due to stringent environmental regulations and complex manufacturing processes involved.

Time Is Different

13 speckx 2026-02-26 13:59:54 UTC shkspr.mobi Llama Share 7

Investors often claim "this time is different" but history shows similar technologies like 3D TV and Quibi failed to live up to hype. AI will likely be one of many future technologies, not a revolutionary game-changer.

Those who can, teach history

22 hhs 2026-02-26 11:59:54 UTC historytoday.com Full Share 23

This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks. We are checking your browser to establish a secure connection and keep you safe.

Hightouch (YC S19) Is Hiring

0 2026-02-26 12:59:54 UTC hightouch.com Llama Share

Hightouch is a fast-paced startup that values innovation, kindness, and exceptional talent. It offers competitive compensation, equity, and benefits to support employees' growth and well-being.

In 2025, Meta paid an effective federal tax rate of 3.5%

148 doener 2026-02-26 15:59:54 UTC bsky.app Full Share 85

In 2025, Meta paid an effective federal tax rate of 3.5% — its lowest on record. Meanwhile, Meta is pumping $65 million into elections this year to boost AI friendly candidates. Trickle-down economics isn't just a hoax, it's corrosive to democracy. Big Money is the root of our dysfunction.

How will OpenAI compete?

386 iamskeole 2026-02-25 22:59:54 UTC ben-evans.com Llama Share 534

OpenAI faces challenges in maintaining a competitive lead in AI due to the rapid development of similar models by other companies. The company's user base is large but has limited engagement and is fragile.

Ferret-UI Lite: Lessons from Building Small On-Device GUI Agents

13 CharlesW 2026-02-26 13:59:54 UTC machinelearning.apple.com Llama Share 2

Researchers developed Ferret-UI Lite, a compact GUI agent for diverse platforms, using techniques like chain-of-thought reasoning and reinforcement learning. Ferret-UI Lite achieves competitive performance in GUI tasks, including grounding and navigation.

First Website (1992)

282 shrikaranhanda 2026-02-25 23:59:54 UTC info.cern.ch Full Share 80

http://info.cern.ch - home of the first website

Fentanyl makeover: Core structural redesign could lead to safer pain medications

49 littlexsparkee 2026-02-26 12:59:54 UTC scripps.edu Llama Share 53

Chemists at Scripps Research modified fentanyl's molecular structure to reduce respiratory depression while preserving pain-blocking capability. The new compound shows promise in managing severe pain with less risk of addiction and overdose.

Windows 11 Notepad to support Markdown

331 andreynering 2026-02-25 17:59:54 UTC blogs.windows.com Llama Share 498

Windows Insiders receive Notepad and Paint updates with new features including Markdown support, a Notepad welcome experience, and AI-powered coloring book in Paint. Users can provide feedback in the Feedback Hub under Apps > Notepad or Apps > Paint.

A 26-Gram Butterfly-Inspired Robot Achieving Autonomous Tailless Flight

44 Terretta 2026-02-26 07:59:54 UTC arxiv.org Llama Share 11

Researchers developed AirPulse, a 26-gram FWMAV with onboard control, replicating butterfly flight traits. It achieves stable flight via wingstroke asymmetry and attitude control, marking a foundational platform for lightweight aerial robots.

Making MCP cheaper via CLI

288 thellimist 2026-02-25 20:59:54 UTC kanyilmaz.me Llama Share 110

MCP overcharges by dumping entire tool catalogs upfront, while CLI and Anthropic's Tool Search use lazy loading to reduce costs. CLI is cheaper and works with any model, while Tool Search is Anthropic-only and more expensive.

Story of XZ Backdoor [video]

52 Ulf950 2026-02-26 14:59:54 UTC youtube.com Embed Share 18

Artist who “paints” portraits on glass by hitting it with a hammer

227 cs702 2026-02-25 23:59:54 UTC simonbergerart.com Llama Share 97

Simon Berger uses a hammer to crack and strike glass, creating unique sculptures that explore material depth and transparency. His artistic journey began with painting and carpentry, leading to glasswork inspired by car windshields and human faces.

Some silly Z3 scripts I wrote

21 azhenley 2026-02-26 12:59:54 UTC hillelwayne.com Llama Share 4

The author of "Logic for Programmers" shares Z3 examples, a tool for Satisfiability Modulo Theories, to demonstrate its uses in software research. Z3 is a constraint solver that understands math and basic programming concepts.

Bus stop balancing is fast, cheap, and effective

401 surprisetalk 2026-02-25 16:59:54 UTC worksinprogress.co Llama Share 583

Buses in the US have close stop spacing, slowing them down and reducing ridership. Optimizing stop spacing can speed up buses, increase ridership, and save resources.

How AI skills are quietly automating my workday

6 rkrizanovskis 2026-02-26 16:37:54 UTC medium.com/@ricardskrizanovskis Prefix Share 3

A year ago I was managing my week from a dozen different dashboards. Hubspot for tracking sales. Slack for what’s happening. Notion for what we decided. PostHog for website and product analytics. Some spreadsheets for priorities. I think this is how most workdays still look today. Today, I open one chat on Monday morning and ask: “What should I focus on this week?” And I get a genuinely good ...

Writers and Their Day Jobs

72 simplegeek 2026-02-26 04:59:54 UTC lithub.com Llama Share 22

Herman Melville and the author worked as U.S. Customs Inspectors and postal workers, respectively, to support their writing careers. Many writers have had unrelated day jobs, finding inspiration in their work and blurring the line between labor and vocation.

Large-Scale Online Deanonymization with LLMs

323 DalasNoin 2026-02-25 16:59:54 UTC simonlermen.substack.com Llama Share 229

Researchers used LLMs to identify individuals from anonymous online posts with high precision, posing significant privacy concerns. To mitigate this, platforms should restrict data access and LLM providers should implement stronger safety guardrails.

Show HN: Modern Reimplementation of the Speck Molecule Renderer

24 vlad_angelov 2026-02-26 09:59:54 UTC github.com/vangelov Full Share 2

This project is a modernized reimplementation of the original Speck molecule renderer created by Rye Terrell. Runs the app in the development mode. Open http://127.0.0.1:5173/ to view it in the browser.