Elsevier shuts down its finance journal citation cartel

75 qsi 2026-02-23 08:33:32 UTC chrisbrunet.com Llama Share 13

Brian Lucey, a professor at Trinity College Dublin, was removed as editor from 5 journals after 12 papers he co-authored were retracted due to a conflict of interest. Lucey was accused of running a citation cartel and selling papers through his consultancies, which may have been used to circulate ecosystem funds or consultancy payouts.

Sub-$200 Lidar could reshuffle auto sensor economics

105 mhb 2026-02-23 07:33:32 UTC spectrum.ieee.org Llama Share 96

MicroVision aims to produce a solid-state lidar sensor for under $200, a price drop that could make lidar affordable for advanced driver-assistance systems. This move could alter the calculus of autonomous-car design by lowering the cost of precise three-dimensional sensing.

I built Timeframe, our family e-paper dashboard

1133 saeedesmaili 2026-02-22 19:33:32 UTC hawksley.org Llama Share 271

The user built a custom family dashboard system called Timeframe, combining calendar, weather, and smart home data, to create a healthy relationship with technology in their home. After several prototypes and iterations, they settled on a real-time e-paper display system using a Boox Mira Pro and Home Assistant as the primary data source.

0 A.D. Release 28: Boiorix

140 jonbaer 2026-02-23 04:33:32 UTC play0ad.com Llama Share 32

Wildfire Games releases 0 A.D. version 28, "Boiorix", a free open-source real-time strategy game of ancient warfare. The game features a new Germanic faction, improved text rendering, and various bug fixes.

Pope tells priests to use their brains, not AI, to write homilies

203 josephcsible 2026-02-23 08:33:32 UTC ewtnnews.com Full Share 171

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The JavaScript Oxidation Compiler

175 modinfo 2026-02-23 03:33:32 UTC oxc.rs Full Share 71

Are you an LLM? View /llms.txt for optimized Markdown documentation, or /llms-full.txt for full documentation bundle

Show HN: CIA World Factbook Archive (1990–2025), searchable and exportable

336 MilkMp 2026-02-22 21:33:32 UTC cia-factbook-archive.fly.dev Llama Share 77

The CIA World Factbook archive contains 36 years of data on 281 entities with 1,061,341 fields. It's a searchable, queryable database following ICD 203 standards, not affiliated with the CIA or US Government.

Loops is a federated, open-source TikTok

425 Gooblebrai 2026-02-22 19:33:32 UTC joinloops.org Llama Share 285

Loops is a federated, open-source social media platform giving power back to creators and communities. It offers a chronological feed, creator tools, and community features without ads or invasive tracking.

SETI@home: Data Acquisition and Front-End Processing (2025)

4 tosh 2026-02-23 09:59:32 UTC iopscience.iop.org Full Share 0

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QRTape – Audio Playback from Paper Tape with Computer Vision (2021)

3 austinallegro 2026-02-23 09:58:32 UTC theresistornetwork.com Prefix Share 1

Here is a project that I have been tossing around in my head for at least a year or two now. Given advances in audio compression algorithms and computer vision: could reasonably high-quality audio be stored on a paper tape? This is a fascinating concept to me. When considering the complete history of storage media from early cylindrical engraved records through to magnetic tape it is evident ...

Magical Mushroom – Europe's first industrial-scale mycelium packaging producer

15 microflash 2026-02-23 08:33:32 UTC magicalmushroom.com Llama Share 1

Companies are still using outdated 1950s plastics like EPS, causing environmental harm and commercial burdens. Mushroom Packaging, made from natural mycelium, offers a sustainable alternative that matches EPS's protective qualities and cost.

Cursor’s debug mode is arguably its best feature

19 davidgomes 2026-02-23 08:33:32 UTC davidgomes.com Llama Share 2

Cursor's Debug Mode allows users to reproduce bugs locally or via Remote SSH, providing HTTP-based logs to understand code paths and variable values. This feature is genius because it works for any programming language and environment, making it a native and valuable feature in the product.

Bitmovin (YC S15) Is Hiring Interns in AI for Summer 2026 in Austria

0 2026-02-23 07:33:32 UTC bitmovin.com Llama Share

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My journey to the microwave alternate timeline

242 jstanley 2026-02-22 22:33:32 UTC lesswrong.com Llama Share 81

The user explores the alternate timeline where microwave ovens replaced stoves, using Marie T. Smith's 1985 cookbook Microwave Cooking for One. They test various recipes, finding some successful and others problematic, and discuss the potential reasons why microwave cooking never reached its full potential in the real world.

Hetzner Prices increase 30-40%

40 williausrohr 2026-02-23 09:53:32 UTC docs.hetzner.com Full Share 15

The price changes will take effect on 1 April 2026 for both new orders and existing products. For orders placed before 1 April 2026, but delivered after 1 April 2026, the adjusted prices will apply.

Google restricting Google AI Pro/Ultra subscribers for using OpenClaw

632 srigi 2026-02-22 23:33:32 UTC discuss.ai.google.dev Llama Share 515

Google AI Ultra account restricted without warning, possibly due to Gemini model integration via OpenClaw OAuth. Paid account holder seeks resolution, already emailed support but awaiting response.

Man accidentally gains control of 7k robot vacuums

297 Brajeshwar 2026-02-22 15:33:32 UTC popsci.com Llama Share 165

A software engineer discovered a major security flaw in DJI's robot vacuum system, allowing him to access live camera feeds and control over 10,000 devices worldwide. DJI has since fixed the issue, but experts warn that similar vulnerabilities could become harder to detect as more households adopt smart home devices.

What I learned designing a barebones UI engine

38 teleforce 2026-02-23 04:33:32 UTC madebymohammed.com Llama Share 5

The user created a custom UI framework in PyGame for rapid experimentation with a focus on simplicity and iteration speed, which evolved into a more complex architecture with a tree-based node system and layout engine. The framework now supports features like asynchronous operations, event listeners, performance optimizations, and UI stages, but the user plans to add more functionality such ...

Six Math Essentials

223 digital55 2026-02-22 19:33:32 UTC terrytao.wordpress.com Llama Share 47

You're working with Quanta Books on "Six Math Essentials" covering fundamental math concepts, scheduled for Oct 27, with preorder available. The book is expected for readers of various ages, with sample pages to be released after proofing and design.

How to train your program verifier

51 matt_d 2026-02-23 03:33:32 UTC risemsr.github.io Llama Share 9

A3-python is a verifier framework that uses AI to generate formal verification tools for Python, leveraging advances in symbolic model checking and Hilbert's Stellensatz theorems to identify bugs in real-world codebases. The framework combines AI-driven code synthesis with formal methods to create a scalable and effective verification tool that can be applied to mainstream languages like Python.

The Musidex: A physical music library for the streaming era

44 zdw 2026-02-23 01:33:32 UTC hannahilea.com Llama Share 14

The author created a physical music catalog called the Musidex, a Rolodex of albums with QR codes linking to streaming services. It helps the author remember favorite albums and discover new music.

Fix your tools

246 vinhnx 2026-02-22 16:33:32 UTC ochagavia.nl Llama Share 79

A programmer encountered a bug in an open source library they maintained. They initially tried to debug the issue but realized they needed to fix their debugger first, which led to solving the problem.

Aqua: A CLI message tool for AI agents

50 lyricat 2026-02-23 02:33:32 UTC github.com/quailyquaily Llama Share 29

Aqua is a protocol and CLI from mistermorph that enables direct and relay connectivity. It involves setting up relay endpoints and sharing relay-circuit addresses for peer connections.

Using the new bridges of FreeBSD 15

97 vermaden 2026-02-22 23:33:32 UTC blog.feld.me Llama Share 26

FreeBSD 15 introduces a new bridging implementation with native VLAN support, simplifying network configurations. The new design allows a single bridge with tagged and untagged VLANs for each member.

How close are we to a vision for 2010?

29 ColinWright 2026-02-23 04:33:32 UTC shkspr.mobi Llama Share 9

The ISTAG published a 2000 paper on "Scenarios for ambient intelligence in 2010" predicting a future with ubiquitous computing, digital IDs, and smart homes, but many of these features are still not widely adopted. The paper's optimistic vision highlights the need for open standards and public investment in research to achieve a seamless and integrated ambient intelligence experience.

Hello Worg, the Org-Mode Community

127 dargscisyhp 2026-02-22 18:33:32 UTC orgmode.org Llama Share 41

Org-mode is a powerful tool for organizing life with plain-text files, integrating notes, TODO lists, and schedules. It's part of Emacs, available on GNU-Linux, Windows, and Mac, with extensive documentation and a community of users.

Linuxulator on FreeBSD Feels Like Magic

116 vermaden 2026-02-22 19:33:32 UTC hayzam.com Llama Share 44

User uses Visual Studio Code on FreeBSD but was limited by lack of ARM64 laptops. They tried Remote SSH extension with Linuxulator and a custom setup, achieving a fast and smooth remote development experience.

Pinterest is drowning in a sea of AI slop and auto-moderation

17 trinsic2 2026-02-23 04:33:32 UTC 404media.co Llama Share 3

Pinterest users, especially artists, are unhappy with the site's increasing reliance on AI, citing issues with AI-powered moderation, AI-generated art, and the labeling of hand-drawn art as AI modified. This has led to frustration and a loss of trust in the platform.

Show HN: Local-First Linux MicroVMs for macOS

180 harshdoesdev 2026-02-22 19:33:32 UTC shuru.run Full Share 54

Features Every run starts from a clean rootfs. Install anything, break anything. Nothing persists unless you save it. Save disk state as named snapshots. Restore, branch, and iterate. Like git commits for your environment. CLI

Emulated Windows 3.11 in the Browser

133 jalev 2026-02-22 18:33:32 UTC pieter.com Full Share 60

Windows 3.11 Emulator - retro computer with working dial-up modem internet with Winsock that lives inside your browser by @levelsio