Jurassic Park computers in excruciating detail

88 vinhnx 2026-07-15 03:40:15 UTC fabiensanglard.net Qwen Share 22

The author meticulously analyzed Jurassic Park's computers, detailing models like Apple Powerbooks, SGI workstations, and custom software, while noting real hardware used in the 1993 film. They also paid tribute to Sam Neill, who portrayed Alan Grant.

Vancouver PD website features Quick Escape button that wipes itself from history

189 LookAtThatBacon 2026-07-15 00:40:15 UTC vpd.ca Qwen Share 70

Call 911 for emergencies; use non-emergency options for delayed crimes or other issues. The Vancouver Police Department offers resources for missing persons, police checks, community outreach, and crime reporting to enhance public safety.

TS-2026-009: Insecure argument handling in Tailscale SSH permitted root access

76 jervant 2026-07-15 01:40:15 UTC tailscale.com Full Share 33

Security notifications affecting the Tailscale client and service Read our incident disclosure and notification policy. If you’re directly affected by a security issue in Tailscale, and we have your contact information, we will contact you.

Bonsai 27B: A 27B-Class model that runs on a phone

497 xenova 2026-07-14 18:40:15 UTC prismml.com Qwen Share 184

Bonsai 27B, a multimodal AI model based on Qwen3.6 27B, runs on phones and laptops using ternary/1-bit weights, retaining 90-95% of full-precision performance while enabling local agentic workflows. Available under Apache 2.0, it offers 1-bit (3.9GB) and ternary (5.9GB) variants for device-specific efficiency, shifting AI deployment toward privacy-focused, cost-effective on-device execution.

Dependabot version updates introduce default package cooldown

134 woodruffw 2026-07-14 21:40:15 UTC github.blog Qwen Share 80

Dependabot delays version update PRs by 3 days to prevent supply chain attacks, defaulting across all ecosystems. Security updates remain immediate, with customization options in GHES 3.23.

The Tower Keeps Rising

396 cdrnsf 2026-07-14 17:40:15 UTC lucumr.pocoo.org Qwen Share 177

AI-assisted coding reduces coordination friction, enabling isolated changes that bypass shared understanding, leading to Babel-like chaos where systems grow without cohesive design. The absence of immediate failure masks the erosion of collaborative clarity, as automated tools sustain progress despite fragmented knowledge.

Solving 20 Erdős Problems with 20 Codex Accounts Running in Parallel

77 colin7snyder 2026-07-15 00:40:15 UTC starfleetmath.com Qwen Share 26

Star Fleet solves open math problems using Lean 4 and 20 GPT-5.6 agents via TypeScript/Bun, leveraging SAT solvers, vector databases, and custom memory systems. It formally proves conjectures like Erdos 123/129 with verified solutions and rigorous logical frameworks.

Cursor 0day: When Full Disclosure Becomes the Only Protection Left

299 Synthetic7346 2026-07-14 18:40:15 UTC mindgard.ai Qwen Share 141

Cursor, a major AI IDE, has a critical vulnerability enabling automatic execution of malicious git.exe files in repositories, unpatched for over six months despite repeated reports. The company's silence highlights security process failures and risks for its 7 million+ users.

Financing the AI boom: from cash flows to debt [pdf]

117 1vuio0pswjnm7 2026-07-14 22:40:15 UTC bis.org Qwen Share 65

AI investment is surging, shifting corporate financing from cash flows to debt, particularly private credit, raising financial stability risks if high earnings expectations aren't met. While boosting GDP growth, overvaluation and reliance on opaque credit markets could lead to market corrections, similar to past tech booms.

How I use HTMX with Go

154 gnabgib 2026-07-14 20:40:15 UTC alexedwards.net Qwen Share 37

The book guides building a Go web app with HTMX for interactivity, covering template structuring, partial/full-page responses, and secure user auth. It includes practical examples like user search, HTMX request handling, and error management using Go's html/template and embedded static assets.

LeMario: Training a JEPA World Model on Super Mario Bros

69 kevinjosethomas 2026-07-14 22:40:15 UTC benjamin-bai.com Qwen Share 9

Built JEPA-based LeMario for Super Mario Bros, achieving short-term prediction and small goal navigation. Failed with long-term goals and vertical movement due to dataset/environment limitations, highlighting the need for robust evaluation and dataset design beyond architecture.

An unusual way for your DHCP server to run out of dynamic IPs

39 speckx 2026-07-15 00:40:15 UTC utcc.utoronto.ca Qwen Share 7

Chris Siebenmann blocks outdated browsers (e.g., old Chrome) to combat crawlers using them for LLM data, impacting users with mismatched user agents. Services like Inoreader, Feedly, and archive.* face issues due to outdated user agents or mimicking malicious behavior.

How to stop Claude from saying load-bearing

467 shintoist 2026-07-14 12:40:15 UTC jola.dev Qwen Share 519

Tired of Claude's jargon like "honest takes"? Use the MessageDisplay hook script to swap terms for humor. Install it in ~/.claude/hooks/wordswap.sh, add to settings.json, and customize—share your swaps or support the author @jola.dev.

Data centers have hiked electricity prices on the public by $23B

127 measurablefunc 2026-07-15 00:40:15 UTC fortune.com Qwen Share 69

Tech companies' data centers drive electricity cost hikes, with unclear cost allocation causing ratepayer concerns. Complex pricing rules let data centers avoid peak demand charges, while residential customers lack advocates in rate-setting, risking unfair cost shifts.

Mathematical texts from a Maya site in Guatemala identify an ancient astronomer

61 homarp 2026-07-14 22:40:15 UTC nature.com Qwen Share 17

A mathematical formula on a wall at Guatemala's Xultun site identifies Sak Tahn Waax, a Maya mathematician-astronomer, as the first named scholar in Mayan texts. The formula links calendar cycles and astronomical events, showcasing advanced math and intellectual creativity.

Microsoft Patches a Record 570 Security Flaws

64 robin_reala 2026-07-14 21:40:15 UTC krebsonsecurity.com Qwen Share 29

Microsoft released 570 security patches, triple last month's, driven by AI-aided discovery, including critical and zero-day flaws. Other firms like Adobe and Google are accelerating patch cycles due to AI, urging users to delay updates to avoid potential stability risks.

The Trade in Looted Antiquities Endures for One Reason: Demand

7 derbOac 2026-07-15 02:40:15 UTC news.artnet.com Prefix Share 1

One evening in 1997, a band of men began digging toward the base of a towering square chamber at Koh Ker, a 10th-century temple in northwest Cambodia. It was dangerous work. When multiple groups coveted a site like this one, they sometimes resolved their dispute by Kalashnikov. And every one of the men knew that the combatants in their country’s ongoing, 30-year civil war—the Khmer Rouge and ...

I'm a USB-C Maximalist

207 speckx 2026-07-14 15:40:15 UTC shkspr.mobi Qwen Share 306

The author traveled light in Europe using a universal USB-C power brick with multiple ports, eliminating the need for various chargers. Despite some USB-C limitations, its widespread availability simplified charging diverse devices like phones, trackers, and headphones, proving more reliable than older, device-specific solutions.

The largest available Minecraft world, totalling 15 TB

181 _____k 2026-07-14 17:40:15 UTC 2b2t.place Qwen Share 61

A group used 28 bots to create the largest Minecraft world download (15 TB) for 2b2t, preserving its anarchy history before censorship and changes. The project, spanning over a year, archives player-edited areas across dimensions, offering free access for data mining and historical exploration.

The kids with phones are alright

158 JumpCrisscross 2026-07-14 13:40:15 UTC heatherburns.tech Qwen Share 110

A viral video of Scottish passengers confronting a predatory drunk man highlights effective real-world bystander action and victim support, contrasting with 2026 tech policies that disproportionately target youth and reflect elite-driven, paternalistic control over digital autonomy, rooted in classist power dynamics.

Andon (manufacturing)

4 tony 2026-07-15 03:40:15 UTC en.wikipedia.org Prefix Share 0

In manufacturing, andon (Japanese: アンドン or あんどん or 行灯) is a system which notifies managerial, maintenance, and other workers of a quality or process problem. The alert can be activated manually by a worker using a pullcord or button or may be activated automatically by the production equipment itself. The system may include a means to pause production so the issue can be corrected. Some ...

Probably check on your smart appliances

44 xena 2026-07-14 22:40:15 UTC xeiaso.net Full Share 16

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The Estranged Worlds of J. G. Ballard

45 Caiero 2026-07-14 21:40:15 UTC lareviewofbooks.org Qwen Share 9

J.G. Ballard, a visionary sci-fi writer, explored alienation in post-industrial society through estranged narratives in works like *Crash* and *High-Rise*. The biography *The Illuminated Man*, completed posthumously, traces his life's influence on fiction, reflecting themes of transmutation and incompleteness.

The zero-cost fallacy: open-source software in the agentic era

121 backlit4034 2026-07-14 16:40:15 UTC thoughtworks.com Qwen Share 99

Open-source maintainers face burnout and exploitation as permissive licenses enable corporate extraction, worsened by AI-generated code floods and fragmented re-implementations eroding trust. Sustainable solutions demand active ownership, supply chain audits, and corporate patronage to prevent ecosystem collapse.

Ambient Website Background Clouds

13 dividedcomet 2026-07-15 01:40:15 UTC github.com/paradise-runner Qwen Share 2

background-clouds creates a lightweight, animated low-poly cloud background with a single canvas, no dependencies, motion pause for accessibility, and lifecycle methods for SPAs. It uses a fixed-positioned canvas controlled via JavaScript methods (create, destroy, resize) and requires custom CSS for layout and styling.

Show HN: Juggler – an open-source GUI coding agent, by the creator of JUCE

202 julesrms 2026-07-14 13:40:15 UTC github.com/juggler-ai Qwen Share 85

Juggler offers a GUI workbench for visual, interactive control of LLM codebase workflows via branching session trees, plugins, and editable context. It supports cross-platform collaboration, local/remote access, and integrates with major models like Claude, OpenAI, and Gemini.

Are we offloading too much of our thinking to AI?

405 yenniejun111 2026-07-14 15:40:15 UTC artfish.ai Qwen Share 404

Rising reliance on AI for decisions, from trivial to complex, risks eroding autonomy, as seen in Ken Liu's "Tilly" and the "Microphone Man" who offloads thinking to Claude. While AI boosts efficiency, balancing automation with critical thinking—like the author's sister exploring Portugal's history—prevents over-reliance and preserves intellectual engagement.

Guardian Angels: LLM Personalization for Productivity and Security

73 andsoitis 2026-07-14 19:40:15 UTC gwern.net Qwen Share 13

The author proposes "Guardian Angels" (GAs)—personalized, aligned AI agents—to address LLM limitations in productivity, creativity, and security, emphasizing dynamic learning and user-centric alignment over generic chatbots. GAs aim to mitigate AI risks via tailored trust, real-time adaptation, and human-AI collaboration, countering automation threats and cognitive overload in a future ...

Kontigo (YC S24) Is Hiring (Head of Security)

0 2026-07-14 17:40:15 UTC ycombinator.com Full Share

Principal Security Engineer/ Security Engineering Lead/ CISO "Men wanted for hazardous journey. Low wages, bitter cold, long hours of complete darkness. Safe return doubtful. Honour and recognition in event of success" You gotta be in founder mode.

Show HN: Opening lines of famous literary works

153 plicerin 2026-07-14 15:40:15 UTC verbaprima.com Full Share 89

"It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a wife."