De-Brainrot Vacations

304 DanielVZ 2026-09-07 13:22:34 UTC devz.cl Llama Share 131

The author reflects on how their brain has changed since starting as a software engineer, feeling mentally exhausted and now struggling with slower thinking and less profound ideas. They've recently rediscovered reading and learning through new hobbies like physics, calculus, and programming.

bzip3

139 tosh 2026-09-07 14:22:34 UTC github.com/iczelia Llama Share 42

Bzip3 is a high-performance compression library with higher ratios and better performance, built on order-0 context mixing entropy coder and Burrows-Wheeler transform. It's licensed under LGPLv3 only, with contributions from Ilya Grebnov and others.

Keep Our Servers Running

767 sonicrocketman 2026-09-07 04:22:34 UTC blog.archive.org Llama Share 193

The Internet Archive aims to provide universal access to human knowledge, and its infrastructure relies on donations. Monthly gifts help maintain servers, ensuring books are readable and websites are accessible for future generations.

Caltech Mathathon – first hackathon ever devoted to research level mathematics

129 astroanax 2026-09-07 10:22:34 UTC mathathonchallenge.com Llama Share 27

A complex structure was shown in a six-sphere, raising questions about AI's role in math. A global competition will be held to solve open conjectures and build new theories using frontier models, with prizes awarded for promising results.

Simple Is Not Small

49 zdw 2026-09-07 13:22:34 UTC jyn.dev Llama Share 15

The author discusses the importance of simplicity in programming, contrasting it with coupling and complexity. They argue that small programs can be coupled, while simple ones are decoupled and easy to maintain.

Live map of public transport in Belgium

131 coinfused 2026-09-07 09:22:34 UTC openbaarvervoerbelgie.be Full Share 57

Elke bus, tram, metro en trein van De Lijn, STIB-MIVB, TEC en NMBS op één kaart, met realtime vertragingen, haltes en vertrektijden. De kaart wordt geladen… · La carte se charge… · Loading the map…

Splash-free urinals (2025)

150 u1hcw9nx 2026-09-07 13:22:34 UTC academic.oup.com Full Share 80

Speculative Decoding in vLLM on AMD GPUs

88 ankitg12 2026-09-07 10:22:34 UTC vllm.ai Llama Share 30

Speculative decoding in vLLM allows for verifying multiple drafted tokens in a single target-model pass, improving output-token throughput. The method varies across drafting methods and proposal lengths, depending on the model family, draft checkpoint, workload, and acceptance behavior.

LG smart TVs caught logging audio with screen off and snooping on local devices

779 chris_overseas 2026-09-07 07:22:34 UTC notebookcheck.net Llama Share 388

LG smart TVs secretly scan home networks, collect data on devices and Wi-Fi networks, and log microphone audio even when turned off. This raises concerns about user privacy and security, with experts recommending disconnecting the TV from the internet to prevent potential vulnerabilities.

Smartphone makers don't bother to comply with EU repairability requirements

178 mdp2021 2026-09-07 12:22:34 UTC theregister.com Llama Share 100

The EU's repairability rules for smartphones and tablets have shown low compliance, with over 80% of devices lacking necessary repair information. Manufacturers are required to publish self-reported repairability scores and spare parts prices, but enforcement is needed to ensure transparency.

Impedance Matching (2017)

56 muti 2026-09-07 10:22:34 UTC edge.org Llama Share 18

An impedance matcher is a device that converts energy from one form to another, often by matching the impedance of two different systems. Examples include the transmission system in cars, transformers on electric poles, and various components in soundproofing booths and recording equipment.

Bing Wallpaper showing Ad for Harry Potter and Fantastic beasts box set

16 neogodless 2026-09-07 15:51:34 UTC thurrott.com Full Share 7

I have been using Bing Wallpaper happily for years. Today, for the first time I noticed a hecking ad in place of my wallpaper. Why this level of nickel and diming. This is atrocious UX, its ad over entire screen, For a moment I thought I installed some adware malware.

The Dataflow Model Revisited

3 scott_s 2026-09-07 15:22:34 UTC vldb.org Prefix Share 1

Eleven years ago, the Dataflow Model paper argued that unbounded, out-of-order data was the new normal, and that we must stop waiting for data to ever become complete. It proposed a unified model (windowing, triggers, watermarks, and retractions) for freely trading off correctness, latency, and cost across batch and streaming engines. On the occasion of its VLDB Test of Time award, we grade ...

Whistle Synth

12 luu 2026-09-07 13:22:34 UTC jefftk.com Llama Share 3

A new synthesizer app is available in the Mac App Store, using whistling to control it and featuring lower latency and more voices. The app was developed with AI assistance, allowing for a more versatile and user-friendly experience.

Making a Python interpreter in 1024 bytes

283 azhenley 2026-09-06 23:22:34 UTC austinhenley.com Llama Share 100

A Python interpreter in 1024 bytes of C code is being developed, focusing on a subset of the language with minimal syntax. The interpreter uses recursive descent parsing and executes expressions along the way without error handling or intermediate representation.

Tiny $70 Xteink X3 e-reader

141 samizdis 2026-09-07 11:22:34 UTC theatlantic.com Llama Share 138

The author purchased the Xteink e-reader, a small and affordable device that has become addictive due to its compact size. Despite its basic features, it has revolutionized their reading experience and provided a healthier alternative to mindless scrolling on social media.

Unified Arabic

80 spacebuffer 2026-09-07 06:22:34 UTC worksthatwork.com Llama Share 20

Nasri Khattar, a Lebanese architect, developed Unified Arabic in 1932 to simplify the complex writing system and make it more legible on typewriters. His project aimed to reduce the number of letter variations from hundreds to just 30 forms, making it easier for people to learn and read Arabic.

Ask HN: How do you manage skills files?

236 imadtaieber 2026-09-07 00:22:34 UTC news.ycombinator.com Llama Share 222

The user is looking for ways to manage and utilize skills, especially general-use skills, in their coding agent setup. They believe that model capabilities will eventually replace some of these skills but are interested in finding alternative methods to manage them.

It took a year to ship WebAssembly in Anubis

324 xena 2026-09-06 21:22:34 UTC anubis.techaro.lol Llama Share 162

Anubis is a security measure to prevent AI scraping, causing temporary downtime. To access the website, disable plugins like JShelter that block modern JavaScript features.

GrapheneOS Overhauled Default Apps and Secure Clipboard

362 Cider9986 2026-09-06 21:22:34 UTC grapheneos.social Full Share 229

We're well into the process of converting the Messaging app included in GrapheneOS into a modern app. We'll be making a new release later today with a completely overhauled user interface written in Android Compose. We've made a massive amount of other improvements and bug fixes beyond that too.

Ask HN: Fable hacked my piano, can I release the results?

223 jmpman 2026-09-07 01:22:34 UTC news.ycombinator.com Llama Share 136

A user purchased PianoDisc music, including Eric Satre's work, and experimented with AI tools Astra and Fable to create their own versions. The AI successfully created a version of Gymnopedie No 1 but found the original PianoDisc version had obfuscated MIDI data that made it unplayable on other systems.

'You Can See Everything' Review: Nathan Fielder's Doc About Elizabeth Holmes

245 cianmm 2026-09-07 10:22:34 UTC variety.com Llama Share 163

The documentary "You Can See Everything" explores the life of Elizabeth Holmes, former CEO of Theranos, through a unique blend of reality and performance. The film delves into her motivations and mindset, revealing a complex web of deception and denial.

VMware migration reduces Tottenham Hotspur's licensing fees by 85 percent

70 joozio 2026-09-07 11:22:34 UTC arstechnica.com Llama Share 31

Tottenham Hotspur has saved over 85% in licensing fees by switching from VMware to Hewlett-Packard Enterprise's Morpheus VM Essentials virtualization software. The team is modernizing its data center and network infrastructure as part of a broader redesign, with HPE managing the hybrid cloud-managed service.

Apparently CodePen 2.0 sends data to their servers as you type

81 maxim-fin 2026-09-07 12:22:34 UTC news.ycombinator.com Llama Share 38

CodePen sends typed content to its servers almost immediately, even before saving. This means any secret input can be compromised if not saved and published.

I Connected My Withings Body+ to Home Assistant with an ESP32

52 sabatesduran 2026-09-07 09:22:34 UTC didac.dev Llama Share 18

The user successfully integrated their Withings Body+ scale with Home Assistant using an ESP32 board, bypassing the need for the official Withings app. The custom integration allows for seamless weight tracking without requiring Wi-Fi or opening the app, and it works as expected with multiple profiles.

Is mathematics about to enter the conservatory?

100 _alternator_ 2026-09-06 23:22:34 UTC mbmccoy.dev Llama Share 116

A mathematician discusses a new paper proving the Spherical Hadwiger Conjecture using AI assistance, raising concerns about the impact of AI on human mathematicians. The author wonders what specific proof details were handled by the AI tool OpenAI Codex.

Why are there no flow batteries with symmetric ferrocyanide electrolytes?

42 DamonHD 2026-09-07 07:22:34 UTC chemisting.com Llama Share 27

Ferrocyanide is not suitable for use in symmetric flow battery systems due to its instability at potentials outside of its redox potential range. This can lead to decomposition, free cyanide generation, and safety hazards.

I'm a seeing-eye dog for a computer

92 claytonwramsey 2026-09-07 02:22:34 UTC claytonwramsey.com Llama Share 83

The author uses a language model to debug robot code, but finds it ineffective due to limited understanding of normal working robots and GUI control limitations. They now prefer manual debugging as the most efficient approach.

Nitter and XCancel resume service after legal advice

854 zImPatrick 2026-09-06 18:22:34 UTC github.com/zedeus Llama Share 366

X Corp sent cease and desist letters to Nitter project on 24 August 2026. The project will continue following legal advice, with more details to be announced soon.

Programming is Art

165 theorchid 2026-09-07 08:22:34 UTC orchidfiles.com Llama Share 168

The author initially enjoyed programming due to the creative aspect, but later found it solely a job. They distinguish between "true programmers" who write code for its own sake and those like themselves who use coding as a means to an end.