Show HN: Getting GLM 5.2 running on my slow computer

323 vforno 2026-07-09 19:34:55 UTC github.com/justvugg Qwen Share 85

colibrì runs GLM-5.2 (744B MoE) on 25 GB RAM via int4 quantization, disk-streamed experts, and C-based zero-dependency engine, achieving lossless inference with speculative decoding and adaptive caching. It leverages AVX2, MTP heads, and batched expert reads, but requires NVMe SSDs and careful hardware management due to disk I/O and wear risks.

GPT-5.6

1007 logickkk1 2026-07-09 17:34:55 UTC openai.com Qwen Share 752

OpenAI launches GPT-5.6 (Sol, Terra, Luna), with Sol leading in coding, cybersecurity, and science efficiency, outperforming prior models and competitors. Enhanced ultra mode, cost-effective tiers, and robust safeguards boost performance-per-dollar and safety for diverse professional tasks.

EU Parliament greenlights Chat Control 1.0

955 rapnie 2026-07-09 11:34:55 UTC patrick-breyer.de Llama Share 463

The European Parliament allowed the interim "Chat Control 1.0" regulation to pass, permitting mass scanning of private communications until 2028. Negotiations for a permanent regulation will resume in September, with the EU Parliament pushing for targeted detection orders and stricter security standards.

Show HN: 18 Words

796 pompomsheep 2026-07-09 13:34:55 UTC 18words.com Full Share 282

Play 18 Words: a fast daily word challenge. Solve each scrambled word before the timer runs out and see how many of 18 you can survive.

Train sim created by just one person is being called the best ever made

236 oumua_don17 2026-07-09 17:34:55 UTC kotaku.com Qwen Share 88

Running Train, a hyper-realistic train sim by solo dev Novatetsu Games, blends fictional Japanese landscapes with intricate details like logical powerlines and weather effects, offering immersive gameplay through precise controls or free camera exploration. Praised for its stunning realism and dedication to detail, it’s hailed as a top-tier simulation with plans for expanded routes and features.

Interview with Mitchell Hashimoto about Ghostty and Zig

87 veqq 2026-07-09 21:34:55 UTC alexalejandre.com Qwen Share 31

Alex Alejandre discusses transitioning from software engineering to building Ghostty, a feature-rich terminal emulator addressing ecosystem gaps with protocols like n-screen and button APIs, emphasizing open-source principles and low-level systems understanding. He critiques modern tech complexity, advocates for Zig's potential, and stresses open-source maintainers' autonomy while balancing ...

Hy3

363 andai 2026-07-09 15:34:55 UTC hy.tencent.com Qwen Share 77

Hy3 outperforms similar-size models and rivals larger open-source models in productivity tasks, achieving 2.67/4 in expert evaluations. It addresses stability, hallucination, and context retention issues, is open-sourced under Apache 2.0, and reduces API costs.

Postgres rewritten in Rust, now passing 100% of the Postgres regression tests

328 SweetSoftPillow 2026-07-09 12:34:55 UTC github.com/malisper Llama Share 351

pgrust targets Postgres 18.3 compatibility with over 46,000 regression queries. It uses Rust and AI-assisted programming to explore deeper server changes.

No leap second will be introduced at the end of December 2026

224 ChrisArchitect 2026-07-09 14:34:55 UTC datacenter.iers.org Qwen Share 178

The IERS confirms no leap second will be added at the end of December 2026, keeping UTC-TAI at -37 seconds. Leap seconds may occur in June or December based on UT1-TAI, with updates provided every six months via Bulletin C.

A road to Lisp: Why Lisp

101 silcoon 2026-07-09 15:34:55 UTC scotto.me Qwen Share 97

Lisp's macros, code-as-data structure, and interactive REPL enable powerful language extensibility and dynamic programming, fostering a unique problem-solving approach. Mastering Lisp transforms programming by allowing developers to shape the language itself, creating domain-specific tools and adaptable systems through its homoiconic and extensible nature.

Launch HN: Context.dev (YC S26) – API to get structured data from any website

68 TheYahiaBakour 2026-07-09 16:34:55 UTC context.dev Qwen Share 51

Context.dev offers an API for web scraping, brand data extraction, and logo retrieval, with plans from Free to Enterprise. It includes self-service sign-up, a startup discount, and supports AI agents with tiered pricing and scalable credits.

The glass backbone: Why the Army's logistics will break in the next war

269 baud147258 2026-07-09 13:34:55 UTC mwi.westpoint.edu Qwen Share 369

The US Army's efficiency-driven sustainment model, optimized for permissive environments, is ill-suited for modern multidomain warfare, where survival under persistent attack determines victory. Historical and contemporary conflicts show that centralized logistics collapse under attrition, demanding decentralized, survivable sustainment networks to match industrial-scale combat endurance.

Girls just wanna have fast MPMC queues with bounded waiting

124 EvgeniyZh 2026-07-09 16:34:55 UTC nahla.dev Qwen Share 27

The author designed a lock-free queue using atomic counters and state/data buffers, initially mistakenly labeled as wait-free; it ensures bounded wait times but risks overflow with extreme usage. Benchmarks show good scalability, though performance peaks vary with core utilization, and drivable operations help mitigate head-of-line blocking.

A possible future for Damn Interesting

217 mzur 2026-07-09 15:34:55 UTC damninteresting.com Qwen Share 24

Alan Bellows, founder of Damn Interesting, is launching a fundraiser to regain time for the project after transitioning to a full-time job, which has limited his ability to write and manage the site. The goal is to counter the influx of AI-generated content by funding more long-form articles, with donations separate from regular operational expenses.

Meta reuses old RAM in new servers with custom bridge chip

294 ihsw 2026-07-09 07:34:55 UTC theregister.com Qwen Share 212

Meta uses a custom CXL ASIC called Vistara to repurpose DDR4 memory from old servers into new DDR5 systems, enabling shared memory pools across applications without latency. This reduces infrastructure costs by 25%, prevents out-of-memory issues, and supports ML, big data, and databases.

Patterncollider: Generate and explore quasiperiodic tiling patterns

15 tobr 2026-07-09 22:34:55 UTC github.com/aatishb Qwen Share 1

Pattern Collider generates quasiperiodic tilings using de Bruijn's multigrid method, enabling custom, shareable patterns. It explores non-repeating motifs via intersecting lines, offering controls for symmetry, disorder, and visualization, with references to Penrose tilings and quasicrystals.

Muse Spark 1.1

312 ot 2026-07-09 14:34:55 UTC ai.meta.com Full Share 170

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My Story of 3D Realms / Apogee Part I (2020)

8 Michelangelo11 2026-07-09 23:34:55 UTC joesiegler.blog Prefix Share 0

ADMIN NOTE (Jan 2026): The current owners of 3D Realms have taken down the “legacy” 3DR site (https://legacy.3drealms.com). I link to a LOT of things there in this article which are now broken links. I have to find some time to go through all of this article and link over to those things on the Wayback Machine. Just letting you know ahead of time I know about that issue. ADMIN NOTE (Jan ...

TLS certificates for internal services done right

126 mrl5 2026-07-09 15:34:55 UTC tuxnet.dev Qwen Share 90

The article explains securing internal services (like Grafana) with split-horizon DNS and a reverse proxy (nginx) using ACME (Let's Encrypt) certificates, avoiding self-signed cert issues. It leverages a WAF via nginx and NetBird's Custom Zones to restrict access, ensuring TLS works seamlessly for both internal and external clients without manual client-side trust configurations.

SimPolitics: America’s quest to solve politics with computers

77 mckelveyf 2026-07-09 14:34:55 UTC mitpress.mit.edu Full Share 11

You don't have permission to access "http://mitpress.mit.edu/9780262053198/simpolitics/" on this server.

Wildcard (YC W25) Is Hiring a Founding Engineer

0 2026-07-09 17:34:55 UTC ycombinator.com Qwen Share

Wildcard, a fast-growing agentic commerce platform, seeks a Founding Engineer to build infrastructure and product for AI-driven retail optimization. The role requires owning end-to-end systems, leveraging AI tools, and shaping product direction with direct impact on company success.

Buried Apple feature turns an iPhone into the perfect kids' dumb phone

255 PotatoNinja 2026-07-09 17:34:55 UTC wired.com Qwen Share 158

A parent uses iOS 17's Assistive Access to create a secure, limited-app "dumb phone" for their child, blocking internet/social media while retaining tracking and essentials. The setup repurposes old devices affordably, though Apple undermarkets this feature despite its child-safety benefits.

GLM 5.2 is nearly as accurate as a human book keeper

171 adamkurkiewicz 2026-07-09 18:34:55 UTC toot-books.pages.dev Qwen Share 107

GLM 5.2 prepared a nearly perfect UK SME VAT return with 59 transactions in 68 minutes at 2.73 USD, achieving a 7p net error but misclassifying share capital and confusing VAT categories. Despite minor errors, the model demonstrated AI's potential to automate bookkeeping, reducing costs compared to human accountants.

Opinionated and easy Pi.dev configuration

101 lwhsiao 2026-07-09 15:34:55 UTC lazypi.org Full Share 58

One command installs 60+ community skills, 67 themes, MCP support, sub-agent support, Claude Code CLI provider support, memory, and more. You're left with a curated starting point that gets you an exciting, useful experience immediately, without the research and configuration tax.

ChatGPT Work

322 Tiberium 2026-07-09 17:34:55 UTC openai.com Qwen Share 158

ChatGPT Work automates complex, multi-step tasks across apps and files using GPT-5.6, streamlining workflows like budget analysis and campaign creation. It integrates with tools like Slack and Google Drive, supports scheduled tasks, and offers enterprise security, rolling out to Pro, Enterprise, and Edu plans.

Show HN: Rubiks Cube Solver

14 wozzp 2026-07-09 21:34:55 UTC speedcube.com.br Full Share 4

Resolva scrambles de cubo magico online com solver em Rust, reproducao de movimentos e visualizacao do cubo.

Almost Always Unsigned

49 gavide 2026-07-09 16:34:55 UTC graphitemaster.github.io Llama Share 58

Using unsigned integers instead of signed integers can provide better safety and benefits in most cases, as it forces developers to think about pathological and malicious inputs and eliminates the need for range assertions and other tests. The default of any programming language should align with the rule that most integers never require representing negative values, and unsigned integers ...

AI content is everywhere on social media, especially LinkedIn

178 mukmuk 2026-07-09 16:34:55 UTC pangram.com Qwen Share 155

Pangram's Chrome extension detects AI-generated social media content, revealing 13.8% average AI prevalence, with LinkedIn's longform posts at 40% AI saturation and Reddit's replies mostly human. The dataset of 1M+ posts highlights AI's growing role online, urging transparency to reclaim attention control.

How to Start a Ruby Meetup

61 mooreds 2026-07-09 18:34:55 UTC guides.rubyevents.org Qwen Share 14

A practical guide to launching and sustaining a Ruby meetup emphasizes securing a venue, promoting through direct outreach, and fostering community through consistent events. It highlights maintaining momentum via adaptable formats, inclusive culture, and shared leadership to ensure long-term growth and community impact.

Show HN: I mapped 8.5M research papers into an interactive atlas

59 leonickson 2026-07-09 17:34:55 UTC tomesphere.com Full Share 22

Loading the full 3M-paper set (~45 MB of binary point buffers). Takes 10–20 seconds. After this it’s cached — pan and zoom are instant. If you’re on a slow connection or mobile, consider browsing /paper pages first — the atlas is the heaviest surface on the site. Streaming the arXiv corpus — the legend, field lens, and per-paper insights light up here once it lands.