Boot a Virtual iPhone via Apple's Virtualization.framework

91 hentrep 2026-08-28 23:22:58 UTC github.com/lakr233 Llama Share 27

This tool creates a virtualized iOS environment for testing and development, allowing users to download, patch, and restore iOS images. It also provides features like automatic provisioning, E2E testing capabilities and host control through a socket.

Does the Sumerian King List Align with Paleoclimate Events?

51 dev_l1x_be 2026-08-29 00:22:58 UTC vectorian.be Llama Share 14

The Sumerian King List's antediluvian sequence shows no statistically significant alignment with a catalog of Quaternary events, despite initial ease of finding matches. The analysis uses various sensitivity tests and comparisons to rule out chance alignments.

GUIs should be fully keyboard-driven

628 ckardaris 2026-08-28 15:22:58 UTC ckardaris.com Llama Share 310

A Hacker News post debated the merits of terminal user interfaces (TUIs) versus graphical user interfaces (GUIs), with some arguing TUIs are preferable due to keyboard navigation capabilities, but this argument lacks solid foundation. Implementing full keyboard navigation in GUI applications can improve user experience and should not be ignored by developers.

9th Circuit sides with states in Kalshi gambling fight

47 hungryhobbit 2026-08-29 00:22:58 UTC azmirror.com Llama Share 22

A federal judge's order blocking Arizona from prosecuting Kalshi is likely to be overturned after the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that sports betting is not protected by federal law. The ruling allows states to regulate gambling operations, giving Arizona a chance to resume its case against Kalshi.

Htmx 4.0

545 rmsaksida 2026-08-28 14:22:58 UTC four.htmx.org Llama Share 129

The htmx team has released version 4.0.0, marking the culmination of 8 months of work after adopting fetch() API and async programming in JavaScript. The new release includes significant changes such as explicit attribute inheritance, standardized event names, and improved history support without localStorage usage by default.

StemDeck, a free, open-source and local AI stem separator

16 thclpr 2026-08-29 01:25:58 UTC github.com/stemdeckapp Llama Share 4

StemDeck is a free, open-source audio stem separation tool that processes existing audio files locally on your machine. It separates up to six stems (vocals, drums, bass, guitar, piano, other) from uploaded or pasted audio files.

U.S. sanctions against the A/I Collective

492 exiguus 2026-08-28 13:22:58 UTC inventati.org Llama Share 476

A/I is an autonomous anticapitalist movement providing free digital self-defense tools and services for activists, focusing on solidarity and non-commercial use. All services are provided without data commoditization or compensation, with manual review by volunteers to ensure alignment with their principles.

PPWR lands another blow to an precarious tabletop industry

27 healsdata 2026-08-29 00:22:58 UTC rascal.news Llama Share 13

Tabletop RPG designers and publishers are struggling to comply with the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) in Europe, citing complex rules and varying fees across 27 EU member states. Many have temporarily stopped shipping to EU countries due to the high costs of compliance.

Just the rumour of a bug is enough to find an exploit these days

266 avsm 2026-08-28 16:22:58 UTC anil.recoil.org Llama Share 92

The author released a security fix for OCaml's cohttp 6.3.0, but noticed probes in live webserver logs with the exact bug pattern just minutes after opening the PR to fix it, indicating automated exploit generation is now possible within seconds. The traditional security process needs to be inverted to prioritize private patch development and rapid release over secrecy of details.

Inception-style curved map for turn-by-turn directions

435 smoser 2026-08-28 13:22:58 UTC orbify.eu Full Share 145

Orbify Demo 2 v72 — interactive Gaussian-splat navigation visualization.

I accidentally turned LLM memory into program analysis

23 matt_d 2026-08-29 00:22:58 UTC pwning.systems Llama Share 5

The author created a Datalog engine for LLMs to improve their memory and reduce hallucinations during vulnerability research. The system allows the model to maintain its analysis state, track dependencies, and invalidate conclusions when new information is discovered.

Judge rules Trump administration’s blacklisting of Anthropic was illegal

535 jbegley 2026-08-28 02:22:58 UTC nytimes.com Full Share 399

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Identifying fake cosmetics using AI

34 wgrover 2026-08-28 22:22:58 UTC groverlab.org Llama Share 13

A researcher purchased authentic and counterfeit versions of a popular lip tint product to test the effectiveness of Google's Gemini AI model in identifying fake cosmetics. The study found that Gemini was able to detect most discrepancies between authentic and counterfeit packages, but also struggled with photo artifacts and made mistakes due to glare or other photographic issues.

Curvature Beziers: Improving on a timeless recipe

81 leephillips 2026-08-28 18:22:58 UTC acko.net Llama Share 11

The author discusses the limitations of Bezier curves in CAD and computer graphics, proposing a new approach to editing them by using curvature handles instead of traditional tangents. This allows for smoother editing experiences and more accurate control over the curve's shape.

Monzo Stand-In

6 coffeefuel 2026-08-29 01:22:58 UTC monzo.com LocalLLM Share 0

Monzo introduced Monzo Stand-in, a separate backup infrastructure on GCP to ensure service continuity during outages. It supports critical features like card spending and transfers, operating independently from the primary AWS-based platform.

The Twelve-Factor App (2025)

226 jxmorris12 2026-08-28 14:22:58 UTC 12factor.net Llama Share 121

Experts from Heroku share their experience on software-as-a-service app development, highlighting ideal practices and common problems. They aim to raise awareness of systemic issues and provide solutions with a shared vocabulary.

GLM-5.3 is now open-weight

604 jeudesprits 2026-08-28 15:22:58 UTC huggingface.co Llama Share 209

GLM-5.3 is a state-of-the-art model that surpasses GLM-5.2 in complex coding and long-horizon tasks, achieving significant improvements on various benchmarks. It supports deployment on the Ascend NPU platform and offers features like controlling thinking budget and HLE with tools.

Luanti removed from Google Play due to baseless AI copyright notice

455 miniBill 2026-08-28 07:22:58 UTC blog.luanti.org Llama Share 140

Luanti's Android app is unavailable on Google Play due to a baseless DMCA notice from Tracer.AI, alleging copyright infringement with Minecraft. The company has previously submitted counter-notices and appealed against similar notices in 2023 and this year.

Processing in Memory: DRAM Is About to Do Math

73 bhouston 2026-08-28 18:22:58 UTC ben3d.ca Llama Share 28

Samsung unveiled a 16 GB LPDDR5X memory package with 614 GB/s internal bandwidth, targeting servers and mobile devices. The design enables Processing-in-Memory (PIM) architecture to access high-bandwidth DRAM banks without exposing the full potential of the interface.

Autonomous Mathematical Discovery in an Open-World Multi-Agent Environment

85 stephenchung 2026-08-28 17:22:58 UTC arxiv.org Llama Share 20

Researchers studied autonomous mathematical discovery in an open-world environment where AI agents pursued a shared research goal without central coordination. The Station achieved novel results on five problems, including new constructions and theorems, making the discoveries more interpretable for mathematicians.

Visual Analysis of Binary Files

63 vismit2000 2026-08-28 18:22:58 UTC binvis.io Full Share 19

Verschlimmbesserung: The Word Your Software Updates Need

110 speckx 2026-08-28 15:22:58 UTC geekyschmidt.com Llama Share 71

A recent SaaS update introduced changes that broke a workflow, highlighting the issue of prioritizing minor updates over product functionality. The way metrics are measured and teams are incentivized can lead to optimization for those metrics rather than actual improvement.

Show HN: Sesame - a local-first, open-source password manager

39 d0mkaaa 2026-08-28 19:22:58 UTC usesesame.app Llama Share 42

Sesame is a secure password manager that stores vaults locally on desktop, keeping sensitive info private and open-sourced. It's free during beta, with no ads or analytics, and users can download it directly from the website.

Aspirational Clownmaxxing and Joey's cadillac todo list

27 farlight 2026-08-28 19:22:58 UTC charlesleifer.com Llama Share 12

A developer is tasked with creating a mid-century country-club-core todo-list app using Pyside6, incorporating elements of irony and liminality. The app must be designed to resemble a luxurious club, with no indication of the gremlin's mischief or the ghost designer's attempts to apply Dutch Realist principles.

Attimet (YC F24) Is Hiring Members of Technical Staff – Engineering and Research

0 2026-08-28 17:22:58 UTC ycombinator.com Llama Share

Join Attime, a research lab building AI systems with real-time feedback loops, to work on LLM-powered projects and own end-to-end technical problems. You'll have autonomy and resources to drive impactful projects in San Francisco, CA.

EasyEffects can improve laptop speaker sound quality

103 birdculture 2026-08-28 16:22:58 UTC osnews.com Llama Share 48

EasyEffects is a Linux application that improves laptop speaker sound quality by applying various audio effects, available as presets or customizable. It can be easily installed and configured on desktop Linux systems to enhance the audio experience.

Migrating to HTTPX2

186 tosh 2026-08-28 12:22:58 UTC github.com/openai Llama Share 79

The OpenAI Python SDK now uses HTTPX2 for its synchronous and asynchronous HTTP clients, replacing the previous httpx package. Existing API calls continue to work without changes, but users must update their code to use HTTPX2 clients explicitly.

Experiments with Plotter Art

8 surprisetalk 2026-08-29 00:22:58 UTC sometimes.digital LocalLLM Share 0

The user repurposes an Ender 3 3D printer with a modified pen for plotting, using Inkscape and custom scripts to generate intricate designs. They leverage Python and SVG-based scripting for creative experimentation and automation.

An investigation into the state of corvid–human relations

116 speckx 2026-08-28 13:22:58 UTC audubon.org Llama Share 67

A woman and her family formed a connection with their neighbor's crows, feeding them peanuts and observing their behavior. The birds seemed to recognize the humans as individuals and would visit regularly, but it's unclear if they truly understood or reciprocated the friendship.

Our decision on Cursor following its acquisition by SpaceX

28 meetpateltech 2026-08-29 01:49:58 UTC openai.com Llama Share 7

OpenAI is ending its contract with Cursor, a partner that uses OpenAI models, due to concerns about SpaceX's (SpaceX owns Twitter) history of violating contracts. The decision will take effect on November 12, 2026.