Everything I own, owned

660 schlarpc 2026-08-23 23:01:55 UTC schlarp.com Llama Share 202

The author has successfully reverse-engineered several peripherals, including a webcam and microphone, to gain control over their functionality. They have found vulnerabilities in the firmware of these devices that allow them to bypass security measures and access sensitive information.

I were 17, I'd learn how to build LLMs from scratch

17 bilsbie 2026-08-24 06:01:55 UTC twitter.com/paulg Full Share 21

I would try to figure out why LLMs can write my essays but not clean my bedroom. Then I would study topics in college and grad school that could help solve that problem. I'll figure out a set of methods and architectures beyond LLMs that can quickly learn to perform physical

Anthropic's best AI model struggles to attract users as cheaper tools thrive

432 naves 2026-08-23 19:01:55 UTC ft.com Full Share 377

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How I find problems to solve as a staff engineer

378 vanpra 2026-08-23 20:01:55 UTC lalitm.com Llama Share 124

A senior engineer is seeking advice on finding problems worth working on, and the author shares their approach of listening to day-to-day noise and absorbing issues that people are facing.

FDA clears blood test to aid evaluation for Alzheimer's disease

4 dabinat 2026-08-24 06:30:55 UTC medicine.washu.edu Prefix Share 0

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cleared for marketing an innovative blood test with underlying technology invented at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis for the early diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease. The test, known as PrecivityAD2, was developed and validated by C2N Diagnostics, a WashU startup company. PrecivityAD2 is a blood-based diagnostic test cleared ...

OCR It – pull text out of un-copyable documents for your LLM

5 thiagolima 2026-08-24 06:25:55 UTC github.com/thiagotigaz LocalLLM Share 1

A Chrome extension captures paginated documents by dragging a region once and using hotkeys to screenshot, OCR, and compile text. It works offline with Tesseract, supports multiple languages, and auto-advances through pages without needing API keys or network access.

My agent.md to improve LLM-assisted code quality

284 ibobev 2026-08-23 18:01:55 UTC fabiensanglard.net Llama Share 111

The author improved their LLM-assisted code quality by creating an agent.md file with coding style preferences, which was injected into the prompt during coding sessions. This helped to reduce code quality issues and improve overall readability.

Migrating a Synology NAS to a UniFi UNAS Pro 8 with Robocopy, SMB Multichannel

43 soheilpro 2026-08-24 02:01:55 UTC hanselman.com Llama Share 35

The author successfully migrated their Synology NAS to a new Ubiquiti UniFi UNAS Pro 8 using Robocopy, overcoming issues with alternate data streams and SMB Multichannel. They found that removing unnecessary features like /Z and experimenting with different thread counts improved performance.

Google Workspace thinks my domain is an email provider (2025)

269 el1s7 2026-08-23 20:01:55 UTC blog.elis.cc Llama Share 79

User encountered error while creating Google Workspace account for company domain, despite premium renewal fee and no abuse history. They found workaround by disabling frontend input validation function that incorrectly flagged their domain as an email provider.

I built a low-latency AI companion that plays Skyrim with me

95 pantelisk 2026-08-24 00:01:55 UTC pantel.is Llama Share 18

The author is developing an AI-powered companion, Varkos, for video games that can control NPC dialogue and perform actions in real-time. It uses a hybrid approach combining embeddings, small classifiers, explicit rules and traditional ML to understand player requests.

What Is a Harness?

406 tosh 2026-08-23 15:01:55 UTC earendil.com Llama Share 146

An agent harness is a software tool that provides an environment for AI models to operate within, allowing users to own and adapt it. It consists of instructions, tools, and a framework that governs the model's behavior.

How Complex Systems Fail (1998)

296 shortcrct 2026-08-23 16:01:55 UTC how.complexsystems.fail Llama Share 69

Complex systems inherently have hazardous processes, requiring multiple layers of defense against failure. These defenses include technical, human, organizational, and regulatory measures that work together to provide a series of shields against accidents.

AI Chip Architectures

62 Finbarr 2026-08-23 23:01:55 UTC jepeake.com Llama Share 24

Google's Tensor Processing Unit (TPU) and NVIDIA's GPU architectures have evolved to address the growing demands of AI workloads, with TPU focusing on matrix multiplication and GPUs leveraging massive multithreading. The two architectures differ in their approach to compute, memory hierarchy, and software stack.

New EU-wide product repair rules come into force

23 austinallegro 2026-08-24 06:01:55 UTC rte.ie Llama Share 0

New EU rules encourage consumers to repair products rather than dispose of them, aiming to reduce waste. The "right to repair" regulations provide support for manufacturers and consumers, promoting free or affordable repairs within a reasonable timeframe.

Malware infects Android-based automotive head unit firmware

232 campuscodi 2026-08-23 14:01:55 UTC securelist.com Llama Share 121

Researchers discovered a new Android malware that infects car head units through the built-in firmware update process, creating a proxy botnet for ad fraud. The malware was linked to the MoYu Group and is believed to be part of the BADBOX botnet.

My favorite nonfiction books about cults, scams, and schemes

221 bwb 2026-08-23 14:01:55 UTC bookdna.com Full Share 82

Fable and the end of the free lunch

139 dbreunig 2026-08-23 20:01:55 UTC dbreunig.com Llama Share 111

Coders are balking at Anthropic's pricing for agentic models, opting for alternatives like GLM 5.2 instead. The shift away from free lunch optimization is driven by the realization that Moore's Law has slowed, making parallelization and context strategies more crucial.

Rural Village in Spain Is Welcoming Digital Nomads with Open Arms

80 simonebrunozzi 2026-08-23 21:01:55 UTC cntraveler.com Llama Share 58

Rooral, a nonprofit program, hosts remote workers in Benarraba, Spain for up to two months to stimulate local economies and preserve rural traditions. The initiative has brought new energy and diversity to the village, showcasing its vibrant community despite depopulation concerns.

Elevated Errors for Multiple Models

17 rob 2026-08-24 06:01:55 UTC status.claude.com Full Share 3

Claude's Status Page - Elevated errors for multiple models.

Why Sal Khan't: On Learning by Making but Teaching by Telling

174 the-mitr 2026-08-23 16:01:55 UTC punyamishra.com Llama Share 101

The author critiques Sal Khan's AI tutoring revolution, arguing that it failed because it lacked purpose and didn't allow students to actively construct their understanding. The true power of learning lies in the human systems, not technology alone.

Explain it to me like I'm ten

120 bookofjoe 2026-08-23 19:01:55 UTC timharford.com Llama Share 47

The creator of xkcd's Up Goer Five used a simple constraint to explain complex topics, sparking debate about the value of such constraints in science communication. Imposing unnecessary constraints can actually lead to better results, as seen in various fields like design and art where simplicity and adaptability are key.

Implementation of GPT-2 in pure CMake

70 porridgeraisin 2026-08-23 22:01:55 UTC github.com/alpindale Llama Share 14

Created GPT-2 model checkpoint and generated text with prompt "Hello" using cmake.

A website for debloated open source alternatives

312 ryanvogel 2026-08-23 17:01:55 UTC debloat.dev Full Share 97

OpenLogi MIT ★★★★★ (2) replaces Logi Options+ Lightweight, local-first, Rust-based native alternative to Logitech Options+. No account, no telemetry, HID++ control for mice (DPI, gestures, SmartShift, profiles). 0 post(s) »

The first search engine for Internet-connected devices

16 momentmaker 2026-08-24 01:01:55 UTC shodan.io Full Share 0

Decoding silent reading from non-invasive EEG

47 root-parent 2026-08-23 21:01:55 UTC arxiv.org Llama Share 23

Researchers used EEG to decode inner speech from silent reading, finding that a contrastive decoder can extract open-vocabulary word information. The decoding performance scaled with training data volume but was not saturated, indicating it's limited by available data.

Former OC actor Ben McKenzie on crusade to take down 'stupid' cryptocurrency

44 billybuckwheat 2026-08-24 03:01:55 UTC rnz.co.nz Llama Share 22

Ben McKenzie, known for The OC and Gotham, has made a documentary criticizing cryptocurrency as the "largest Ponzi scheme in history". He believes it's a bad idea to transfer public trust into private hands.

Kodak DC50 now usable on the Apple II

58 ibobev 2026-08-23 17:01:55 UTC colino.net Llama Share 9

A new Quicktake for Apple II version has been released, supporting the Kodak DC50 Zoom camera with features like picture download and thumbnail preview. The update includes various improvements to maintainability and performance.

Parallel development without the headaches using Git worktree

51 oogali 2026-08-23 23:01:55 UTC barrd.dev Llama Share 37

The author discovered Git's worktree feature, which allows multiple branches to be worked on simultaneously in separate directories. This eliminates the need for frequent branch switching and stash operations, improving workflow organization and reducing context switching.

Nearly 3M Teslas recalled in China over hidden door handles

86 chicken-stew 2026-08-24 05:01:55 UTC bbc.com Llama Share 87

China's biggest car recall affects over 4 million vehicles due to safety concerns with hidden door handles that are difficult to locate and open in emergency situations. Tesla is recalling some of its models, citing similar issues with the design.

Over 170k Nonprofits Lost All Their Data. Is Microsoft to Blame?

233 tchalla 2026-08-23 19:01:55 UTC slate.com Llama Share 109

Ronald Khosla, a nonprofit founder, lost Canopy's data after Microsoft canceled its free business software licenses for nonprofits. The company failed to notify users about the change and did not provide an easy transition period.