Personal Encyclopedias

40 jrmyphlmn 2026-03-26 07:28:47 UTC whoami.wiki Llama Share 5

The user created a personal encyclopedia called whoami.wiki using MediaWiki and a language model to organize and connect their family photos, videos, and data exports, revealing forgotten memories and strengthening relationships. The project is now open source, allowing others to create their own personal encyclopedias and run it on their machine with their own data.

Running Tesla Model 3's computer on my desk using parts from crashed cars

588 driesdep 2026-03-25 21:28:47 UTC bugs.xdavidhu.me Llama Share 178

The user successfully set up a Tesla Model 3 car computer on their desk by purchasing parts on eBay and using Tesla's electrical reference to connect the components. After several challenges, including a burned power controller chip, the user was able to get the system running and is now exploring the car's operating system and network interfaces.

ARC-AGI-3

375 lairv 2026-03-25 18:28:47 UTC arcprize.org Llama Share 253

ARC-AGI-3 is an interactive benchmark testing AI's ability to learn and adapt in novel environments. It measures intelligence across time, not just final answers, to bridge the gap between AI and human learning.

Earthquake scientists reveal how overplowing weakens soil at experimental farm

155 Brajeshwar 2026-03-25 20:28:47 UTC washington.edu Llama Share 62

Researchers used fiber optic cables to study the impact of tilling on soil moisture and found it disrupts soil's natural sponge-like quality. Tilling breaks soil channels, causing rain to pool and increase erosion and flood risk.

The truth that haunts the Ramones: 'They sold more T-shirts than records'

98 c420 2026-03-25 23:28:47 UTC english.elpais.com Llama Share 38

The Ramones released their self-titled debut album on April 23, 1976, which became one of the most influential albums in popular music history despite initial commercial failure. The album's logo, designed by Arturo Vega, became a highly successful promotional tool and is likely the best-selling T-shirt of all time.

Two studies in compiler optimisations

70 hmpc 2026-03-26 01:28:47 UTC hmpcabral.com Llama Share 5

The user explores the implementation of LLVM optimisation passes using simple C++ examples to demonstrate how small source changes can trigger different paths in the compiler's internal processing with unexpected consequences. The user identifies various optimisation passes, including InstCombine, CodeGenPrepare, and DAGCombiner, and explains how they can be used to optimise code for ...

90% of Claude-linked output going to GitHub repos w <2 stars

269 louiereederson 2026-03-25 18:28:47 UTC claudescode.dev Llama Share 158

Multiple contributors made various improvements to a project, including fixing build warnings, enhancing user interface, and adding new features such as custom caption bars and chat progress reporting. These improvements also included security hardening, rate limiting, and input validation, as well as updates to documentation and database connections.

My DIY FPGA board can run Quake II

136 sznio 2026-03-25 22:28:47 UTC blog.mikhe.ch Llama Share 44

The user designed and built a custom FPGA board with a more advanced Efinix Ti60F256 and 1GB DDR3L memory, using a DDR3 Soft Controller Core and overcoming challenges with PCB layout and soldering BGA chips. The board features a custom SoC with a RISC-V processor core, DMA controller, and other components, and the user used SpinalHDL to generate Verilog code for the design.

Ashby (YC W19) Is Hiring Engineers Who Make Product Decisions

0 2026-03-26 07:28:47 UTC ashbyhq.com Full Share

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The EU still wants to scan your private messages and photos

1065 MrBruh 2026-03-25 20:28:47 UTC fightchatcontrol.eu Full Share 277

🚨 The Conservatives (EPP) are attempting to force a new vote on Thursday (26th), seeking to reverse Parliament's NO on indiscriminate scanning. This is a direct attack on democracy and blatant disregard for your right to privacy. No means no. Take action now!

False claims in a widely-cited paper

257 qsi 2026-03-26 01:28:47 UTC statmodeling.stat.columbia.edu Llama Share 100

A business school professor is seeking advice on correcting a misreported study by Eccles, Ioannou, and Serafeim (2014) in Management Science, which has been widely cited but found to have methodological issues. The authors have acknowledged the mistake but refused to submit a correction, leaving the professor to consider submitting a comment or contacting Research Integrity Offices.

Supreme Court Sides with Cox in Copyright Fight over Pirated Music

336 oj2828 2026-03-25 15:28:47 UTC nytimes.com Full Share 259

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More precise elevation data for GraphHopper routing engine

27 karussell 2026-03-26 03:28:47 UTC graphhopper.com Llama Share 0

GraphHopper integrated new elevation data from mapterhorn for precise outdoor trip planning. This improved data reduces elevation errors near mountains and rivers, enhancing route accuracy and energy estimates for electric vehicles.

Apple randomly closes bug reports unless you "verify" the bug remains unfixed

383 zdw 2026-03-25 19:28:47 UTC lapcatsoftware.com Llama Share 216

You file bug reports with Apple Feedback Assistant due to a mix of addiction and the occasional fix of reported issues. However, Apple's lack of response and apparent disregard for users' time and effort is a major complaint.

Quantization from the Ground Up

244 samwho 2026-03-25 16:28:47 UTC ngrok.com Llama Share 46

Sam Rose discusses how to make large language models (LLMs) smaller and faster by reducing the number of parameters and using quantization, a process that reduces the precision of floating-point numbers. By applying quantization techniques, such as symmetric and asymmetric quantization, LLMs can be made 4x smaller and 2x faster with only a 5-10% loss in accuracy.

What Came After the 486?

11 jnord 2026-03-26 05:28:47 UTC dfarq.homeip.net Llama Share 6

Intel's CPUs didn't have brand names until the 1990s, using part numbers and clock speeds instead. The 486 was the last CPU with a number-based name, leading to the introduction of the Pentium in 1993.

Shell Tricks That Make Life Easier (and Save Your Sanity)

40 zdw 2026-03-26 01:28:47 UTC blog.hofstede.it Llama Share 3

The article discusses various tricks and shortcuts for Unix-like shells that can improve productivity and make the terminal more user-friendly. These tricks include line editing bindings, directory navigation, and command manipulation that can be used in most modern shells.

Power consumption of Game Boy flash cartridges (2021)

30 JNRowe 2026-03-26 02:28:47 UTC gekkio.fi Llama Share 1

The user tested various flash cartridges for the Game Boy, including genuine and reproduction carts, and found that some flash carts can consume less power than genuine carts, while others consume significantly more. The best widely available flash cartridge is the Everdrive GB X5, which is a massive improvement over the original Everdrive GB, while the EZ-FLASH Junior was disappointing and ...

Show HN: A plain-text cognitive architecture for Claude Code

88 marciopuga 2026-03-26 00:28:47 UTC lab.puga.com.br Llama Share 25

Cog is a persistent AI memory system that uses plain text files and Unix tools to store and maintain knowledge. It allows for transparent decision-making and rule-editing, with changes tracked in a git log.

Do Architects Still Need to Draw? (2020)

15 hbarka 2026-03-26 04:28:47 UTC lifeofanarchitect.com Llama Share 12

The question of whether architects still need to learn technical drawing skills is being debated, with some arguing that it's an essential element and others suggesting that technology has made it less relevant. The issue may be about extracting the important elements from traditional methodologies and applying them to new technologies, rather than clinging to outdated methods.

My astrophotography in the movie Project Hail Mary

849 wallflower 2026-03-25 11:28:47 UTC rpastro.square.site Llama Share 197

Rod Prazeres is an award-winning astrophotographer from Brisbane, Australia, capturing the night sky's beauty and complexity. His images showcase stunning nebulae, star clusters, and supernova remnants, blending science and art.

Data is everywhere. The government is buying it without a warrant

28 nuke-web3 2026-03-26 06:28:47 UTC npr.org Llama Share 3

Congress is set to reauthorize Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, which may include closing the data broker loophole allowing government agencies to buy Americans' location data without warrants. Privacy advocates say this is the best chance to protect Americans' data from mass surveillance.

Jury finds Meta liable in case over child sexual exploitation on its platforms

377 billfor 2026-03-25 08:28:47 UTC cnn.com Llama Share 471

A New Mexico jury found Meta liable for failing to protect children from predators on its platforms, ordering the company to pay $375 million in damages. Meta plans to appeal the decision, which marks the first time the company has been held accountable in a jury trial for issues related to kids' safety.

Show HN: Optio – Orchestrate AI coding agents in K8s to go from ticket to PR

48 jawiggins 2026-03-25 22:28:47 UTC github.com/jonwiggins Llama Share 28

Optio automates coding tasks by provisioning an isolated environment, running an AI agent, and merging pull requests. It handles tasks from GitHub Issues, Linear, or its web UI, and resumes the agent on failures or review feedback.

"Disregard That" Attacks

73 leontrolski 2026-03-25 23:28:47 UTC calpaterson.com Llama Share 53

Large Language Models (LLMs) are vulnerable to "Disregard that!" attacks, where untrusted input can be injected into the model's context window, leading to security issues. The problem cannot be solved by adding more agents or using AI guardrails, and the only effective mitigation is to not allow untrusted input into the context window.

Thoughts on slowing the fuck down

823 jdkoeck 2026-03-25 14:28:47 UTC mariozechner.at Llama Share 378

The author warns that relying on coding agents can lead to brittle, complex, and unmaintainable codebases due to their inability to learn from errors and lack of global understanding. To avoid this, humans should slow down, use agents for non-critical tasks, and maintain agency over their codebases to ensure quality and maintainability.

Woman who never stopped updating her lost dog's chip reunites with him after 11y

170 gnabgib 2026-03-26 00:28:47 UTC cbc.ca Llama Share 98

Jourdyn Koziak's long-lost dog Forty-Cal was found after 7 years, initially suspected to be stolen. The reunion was emotional and inspiring, highlighting the importance of microchipping pets to ensure their safe return.

FreeCAD v1.1

252 sho_hn 2026-03-25 19:28:47 UTC blog.freecad.org Llama Share 77

FreeCAD Version 1.1 is released with significant improvements and new features. It includes transparent Part Design previews, interactive tools, and a new CAM tool library system.

Rendering complex scripts in terminal and OSC 66

30 sthottingal 2026-03-25 23:28:47 UTC thottingal.in Llama Share 8

The current terminal emulators struggle to render complex scripts like Indic languages and Arabic due to their character-cell grid model and width measurement limitations. A new standard, the Terminal Complex Script Support Working Group (TCSS WG), proposes a "Terminal Cluster" model to address this issue, but progress is slow and fragmented.

Show HN: Robust LLM Extractor for Websites in TypeScript

33 andrew_zhong 2026-03-26 04:28:47 UTC github.com/lightfeed Llama Share 20

Lightfeed Extractor is a TypeScript library for robust web data extraction using LLMs and Playwright, allowing for browser automation, AI navigation, and structured data extraction. It supports various providers like OpenAI, Google Gemini, and Anthropic, and offers features like URL cleaning, image extraction, and safe sanitization of LLM outputs.