Show HN: Ant – A JavaScript runtime and ecosystem

129 theMackabu 2026-07-11 20:41:28 UTC antjs.org Qwen Share 51

Ant uses Hono for isolated module initialization without an HTTP server, enabling 40x faster package installation and secure execution via VM sandbox. It leverages ants.land registry with npm protocol support, offering ESM compatibility and cross-manager package management.

Nvidia, CoreWeave, and Nebius: Inside the Circular Financing of the GPU Boom

115 adletbalzhanov 2026-07-11 17:41:28 UTC io-fund.com Qwen Share 39

Neoclouds like CoreWeave and Nebius grow via hyperscaler demand for AI infrastructure, leveraging Nvidia GPUs and optimizing compute utilization. However, rapid expansion relies on high debt and circular financing with Nvidia, risking sustainability amid cash flow gaps and macroeconomic pressures.

We scaled PgBouncer to 4x throughput

159 saisrirampur 2026-07-11 15:41:28 UTC clickhouse.com Qwen Share 28

Using multiple PgBouncer processes with SO_REUSEPORT and peering leverages all CPU cores, achieving 4x throughput vs. a single process. This setup avoids pooler bottlenecks, maximizing resource use under high concurrency.

RISCBoy is an open-source portable games console, designed from scratch

5 mariuz 2026-07-11 21:59:28 UTC github.com/wren6991 Prefix Share 0

It is a Gameboy Advance from a parallel universe where RISC-V existed in 2001. A love letter to the handheld consoles from my childhood, and a 3AM drunk text to the technology that powered them. The design is written in synthesisable Verilog 2005, and is intended to fit onto an iCE40-HX8k FPGA. This is a LUT4-based FPGA with 7680 logic elements, so fitting a 32 bit games console requires a ...

UPI: Anatomy of a Payment Transaction

63 prtk25 2026-07-11 16:41:28 UTC timeseriesofindia.com Qwen Share 21

UPI payments involve apps, sponsor banks, and NPCI's central switch, with money debited before crediting, ensuring reliability despite hidden complexity. Over 2,272 crore transactions in June 2026 highlight its scale, with failures mostly due to user errors, not system flaws.

Prefer strict tables in SQLite

177 ingve 2026-07-11 17:41:28 UTC evanhahn.com Qwen Share 72

SQLite's strict tables enforce rigid typing to prevent data type errors, require valid column definitions, and allow 'ANY' for flexibility. Introduced in 3.37.0, they improve data integrity but require upfront setup and may conflict with older versions or flexible use cases.

The early History of the Singular Value Decomposition (1993) [pdf]

78 wolfi1 2026-07-11 15:41:28 UTC math.ucdavis.edu Full Share 40

Biff.graph: structure your Clojure codebase as a queryable graph

65 jacobobryant 2026-07-11 18:41:28 UTC github.com/jacobobryant Qwen Share 2

Biff.graph is a lightweight, Pathom-inspired library for querying databases and derived data as a unified graph using resolvers. It simplifies code structure with small, testable resolvers and supports EQL/Datomic patterns, though it lacks Pathom's query optimization.

ZeroFS vs. Amazon S3 Files

31 cbrewster 2026-07-11 18:41:28 UTC zerofs.net Qwen Share 10

Amazon S3 Files maintains a direct one-to-one mapping between mounted files and S3 objects, enabling standard S3 ecosystem integration, while ZeroFS optimizes storage with compressed, encrypted segments and an LSM tree, prioritizing performance and privacy over direct S3 visibility. S3 Files suits use cases requiring immediate S3 compatibility, whereas ZeroFS trades S3 accessibility for ...

Show HN: Learn by rebuilding Redis, Git, a database from scratch

96 acley 2026-07-11 13:41:28 UTC shipthatcode.com Full Share 33

Pick a system. Build it from scratch. Every lesson is choose → write → run, until it clicks. Each card opens a structured Fundamentals → Intermediate → Advanced track. Tap the > chevron to reveal all 37 languages. “You can’t cheat — you either solve the problem or you don’t. It’s the first platform where I actually understand what I’m writing.”

Female US rower completes historic solo journey from California to Hawaii

204 speckx 2026-07-11 17:41:28 UTC theguardian.com Qwen Share 71

Kelsey Pfendler became the first US woman, youngest, and fastest to solo row 2,400 miles from California to Hawaii in under 44 days, breaking both women's and men's records. She documented her journey, highlighting challenges and inspiring others to pursue their "big, hard, scary" goals.

Show HN: Orbit – AR satellite tracker, watch 15k+ objects

41 lukas9 2026-07-11 16:41:28 UTC nagylukas.github.io Qwen Share 11

Orbit uses your device's camera and sensors for real-time AR sky tracking without storing/transmitting data. It collects anonymous diagnostics for improvements and includes an optional Google-powered chatbot, with no personal info required or tracked.

How to hide from killer drones

82 pseudolus 2026-07-11 18:41:28 UTC economist.com Qwen Share 104

Russian military lorries in Ukraine use bold black-and-white stripes to disrupt Ukrainian drone vision systems, not human observers. This anti-machine camouflage tactic was highlighted in The Economist's "Hiding in plain sight" article.

Billions of Sketches Reveal Hidden Cultural Variation in Human Concepts

4 Anon84 2026-07-11 20:41:28 UTC arxiv.org Prefix Share 0

Claims about the universality of human concepts have been predominantly assessed through linguistic similarity across languages and cultures. However, words are effective as communication devices because they compress rich experiential variation into shared conventions, potentially obscuring hidden individual and cultural differences in how concepts are mentally represented. Here, we analyse ...

Lost and Found

46 walz 2026-07-11 16:41:28 UTC walzr.com Full Share 13

Sixtyfour (YC P25) Is Hiring

0 2026-07-11 17:41:28 UTC ycombinator.com Qwen Share

SixtyFour's role involves creating accurate data samples, providing proactive support, and managing customer requests to drive success for recruitment, data labeling, and growth teams. Candidates must collaborate with sales/engineering, handle 7-10+ requests, and undergo a multi-stage hiring process including an SF onsite interview.

Show HN: Earth Game – An offline CLI for turning life goals into quests

21 modinfo 2026-07-11 16:41:28 UTC github.com/skorotkiewicz Qwen Share 5

Earth Game is a private, offline quest manager using Python/SQLite, with CLI/web UI for tracking tasks, loops, and reviews—no accounts, AI, or external requests. Local-only operation via http://127.0.0.1:8765, private data storage, and commands like quest add/start/done for task management and progress tracking.

The Chinese Voice Actor Forced to Prove He's Human

44 homarp 2026-07-11 20:41:28 UTC sixthtone.com Qwen Share 7

Voice actor Shen Anyu fights AI clones of his voice, which platforms flag as synthetic, costing him income and requiring legal battles. China's short-video and audiobook industries face job erosion as AI replaces human performers, with companies using cheaper synthetic voices.

Show HN: Reame – a CPU inference server that gets faster as it runs

26 targetbridge 2026-07-11 16:41:28 UTC github.com/swellweb Qwen Share 9

Reame is a CPU-optimized LLM inference server for low-cost hardware, leveraging disk-based caching, speculative decoding, and consensus-based accuracy to efficiently handle repetitive tasks over private data. It prioritizes cost-effective, persistent workflows on existing infrastructure, avoiding GPU reliance while offering OpenAI-compatible APIs and self-regulating performance tuning.

Amber the programming language compiled to Bash/Ksh/Zsh

62 _superposition_ 2026-07-11 14:41:28 UTC amber-lang.com Full Share 42

Amber The Programming Language

Book: RISC-V System-on-Chip Design

93 xlmnxp 2026-07-11 09:41:28 UTC amazon.com Full Share 41

© 1996-2025, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates

Google Search lets creators know more about their reach

88 herbertl 2026-07-11 08:41:28 UTC theverge.com Qwen Share 41

Google introduces a Search Console feature enabling creators to track search terms leading to their Instagram, TikTok, X, and YouTube content, offering insights into audience interactions. This update expands Google Search's role as a hub for creators to monitor how users discover their social media posts.

I used to love Claude, but the latest models are slowly ruining it

29 Brajeshwar 2026-07-11 20:41:28 UTC androidauthority.com Qwen Share 33

User finds Claude increasingly sensitive and inconsistent in handling creative/hypothetical topics, leading to frequent refusals despite clarifications. While appreciating Claude's depth when functional, they prefer Gemini's consistency, noting newer models like Sonnet 5 exacerbate the issues.

Digital Deli, 1984 book by early PC hackers and enthusiasts

48 achairapart 2026-07-11 11:41:28 UTC atariarchives.org Qwen Share 4

Digital Deli (1984), edited by Steve Ditlea, explores computer history, culture, and tech through essays by notable authors. It’s archived online with permission, prohibiting unauthorized commercial use."

Taiwan's Lost 8-Bit Computer [video]

18 surprisetalk 2026-07-11 19:41:28 UTC youtube.com Embed Share 0

Reverse centaurs are the answer to the AI paradox (2025)

79 jason_s 2026-07-11 17:41:28 UTC pluralistic.net Qwen Share 35

The "reverse centaur" paradox reveals AI's dual role: empowering users as collaborative tools ("centaurs") or exploiting workers as unchecked systems ("reverse centaurs"), while the AI investment bubble risks societal harm before leaving fragmented benefits. The author critiques AI's labor displacement and corporate control, advocating for ethical critique in their upcoming book.

An update on residential proxies and the scraper situation

326 chmaynard 2026-07-10 22:41:28 UTC lwn.net Qwen Share 335

Websites are overwhelmed by scraper bots using residential proxies and compromised devices, evading detection through fake user behavior and coordinated attacks. Defensive measures like traffic analysis and temporary takedowns offer limited relief as attackers adapt, underscoring the need for ethical AI training data solutions.

AI Can't Recreate the Thrust Game (But It Can Help You Understand It)

46 msephton 2026-07-11 16:41:28 UTC jamesdrandall.com Qwen Share 26

The user attempted to recreate the 1986 game Thrust using AI, which initially failed but later aided in analyzing the original 6502 assembly code, revealing intricate physics, timing, and hardware-specific mechanics. Accurate recreation required emulating BBC Micro hardware, fixed-point arithmetic, and precise physics timing, highlighting Jeremy Smith's mastery and the era's technical ingenuity.

AI 2040 and the cult of intelligence

159 rvz 2026-07-11 18:41:28 UTC geohot.github.io Qwen Share 184

The author critiques overestimated AI takeoff potential, highlighting real-world engineering complexities and intelligence's limits. They advocate for user-aligned, local AI to preserve freedom against corporate control and dystopian alignment narratives.

Otary – Image and Geometry Python Library Now Has Tutorials

90 poupeaua 2026-07-11 06:41:28 UTC alexandrepoupeau.com Full Share 1

This part of the documentation contains examples of what you one can do with Otary. Those examples are just meant to help you understand how to use Otary and not to be a complete reference. Just explore and have fun with all the possibilities that Otary has to offer.