Git commands I run before reading any code

996 grepsedawk 2026-04-08 09:00:49 UTC piechowski.io Llama Share 211

The user runs a series of git commands to get a diagnostic picture of a codebase, including commit history, high-churn files, and contributor rankings. This helps identify high-risk code, potential team issues, and crisis patterns, allowing the user to focus on the most critical areas of the codebase.

MegaTrain: Full Precision Training of 100B+ Parameter LLMs on a Single GPU

137 chrsw 2026-04-08 13:00:49 UTC arxiv.org Llama Share 29

MegaTrain is a memory-centric system that efficiently trains large language models on a single GPU by storing parameters in host memory and using GPUs as transient compute engines. It achieves high training throughput through pipelined execution and stateless layer templates.

They're Made Out of Meat (1991)

130 surprisetalk 2026-04-08 12:00:49 UTC terrybisson.com Llama Share 47

Aliens made of meat have been discovered and probed, but their existence is being kept secret. The aliens are trying to contact Earth, but officials advise erasing records and pretending they don't exist due to their unusual nature.

Veracrypt project update

749 super256 2026-04-08 08:00:49 UTC sourceforge.net Llama Share 264

Microsoft terminated your account used for signing Windows drivers and bootloader without warning, preventing VeraCrypt updates for Windows users. You're considering alternative solutions, such as a signature-independent program, and seeking help from Microsoft and the crypto community.

Škoda DuoBell: A bicycle bell that penetrates noise-cancelling headphones

298 ra 2026-04-08 09:00:49 UTC skoda-storyboard.com Llama Share 385

koda developed DuoBell, a bicycle bell that outsmarts noise-cancelling headphones. The bell emits sound at a frequency that ANC algorithms can't process, increasing pedestrian reaction distance by up to 22 meters.

Show HN: Explore the Silk Roads through an interactive map

19 intofarlands 2026-04-08 15:00:49 UTC intofarlands.com Full Share 1

Use the interactive map to explore the Silk Roads, discover new routes, learn what resources and goods are traded, or find an outpost or town to dive into. Black Icon indicates this place has been charted but currently at work to bring it online. Small black dot indicates a significant Silk Road outpost but has yet to be visited by us.

US cities are axing Flock Safety surveillance technology

299 giuliomagnifico 2026-04-08 13:00:49 UTC cnet.com Llama Share 143

Flock Safety, a surveillance company, has been criticized for its AI-powered license plate cameras and data sharing practices with law enforcement and federal agencies like ICE. Cities and states are pushing back with legislation to limit the use and sharing of Flock data, and individuals can take steps to protect their privacy by being aware of surveillance in their area and advocating for change.

The Future of Everything Is Lies, I Guess

41 pabs3 2026-04-08 14:00:49 UTC aphyr.com Llama Share 11

The author discusses the limitations and potential risks of Large Language Models (LLMs), which are prone to confabulation, lying, and making up nonsense, and can be unpredictable and misleading. Despite their impressive capabilities, LLMs are far from human-equivalent intelligence and can only excel in specific, narrow tasks, making it difficult to predict their suitability for a given task.

I Ported Mac OS X to the Nintendo Wii

7 blkhp19 2026-04-08 15:40:49 UTC bryankeller.github.io Prefix Share 0

Since its launch in 2007, the Wii has seen several operating systems ported to it: Linux, NetBSD, and most-recently, Windows NT. Today, Mac OS X joins that list. In this post, I’ll share how I ported the first version of Mac OS X, 10.0 Cheetah, to the Nintendo Wii. If you’re not an operating systems expert or low-level engineer, you’re in good company; this project was all about learning and ...

Audio Reactive LED Strips Are Diabolically Hard

117 surprisetalk 2026-04-08 11:00:49 UTC scottlawsonbc.com Llama Share 34

The user spent 10 years developing an audio-reactive LED strip visualizer that uses the mel scale to model human perception of sound and gamma correction to model human perception of light, resulting in a highly engaging and musical visualization. The project has gained over 2,800 GitHub stars and has been used by thousands of people to create unique installations and experiences in ...

Show HN: Go-Bt: Minimalist Behavior Trees for Go

13 rvitorper 2026-04-08 15:00:49 UTC github.com/rvitorper Llama Share 1

go-bt uses a cooperative multitasking model with nodes returning state instantly. It provides a minimalist set of core nodes for creating logical control flow with a custom state.

Project Glasswing: Securing critical software for the AI era

1430 Ryan5453 2026-04-07 19:00:49 UTC anthropic.com Llama Share 742

Anthropic's Claude Mythos Preview model has identified thousands of zero-day vulnerabilities in major operating systems and software, many of which were previously unknown to developers. The model's capabilities are being shared with industry partners to help fix these vulnerabilities and improve cybersecurity.

Revision Demoparty 2026: Razor1911 [video]

280 tetrisgm 2026-04-08 06:00:49 UTC youtube.com Embed Share 94

Lunar Flyby

880 kipi 2026-04-07 21:00:49 UTC nasa.gov Full Share 215

The first flyby images of the Moon captured by NASA’s Artemis II astronauts during their historic test flight reveal regions no human has ever seen before—including a rare in-space solar eclipse. Released Tuesday, April 7, 2026, the photos were taken on April 6 during the crew’s seven‑hour pass over the lunar far side, marking humanity’s return to the Moon’s vicinity.

Microsoft Abruptly Terminates VeraCrypt Account, Halting Windows Updates

58 donohoe 2026-04-08 15:00:49 UTC 404media.co Llama Share 11

Microsoft terminated VeraCrypt developer Mounir Idrassi's account, affecting Windows updates. VeraCrypt and WireGuard, another VPN client, face similar issues with Microsoft account terminations.

Your File System Is Already A Graph Database

96 alxndr 2026-04-08 10:00:49 UTC rumproarious.com Llama Share 45

The user uses Obsidian with AI to build a personal knowledge base by collecting raw sources into a directory and having an LLM compile them into a wiki of interlinked markdown files. This system serves as a context engineering system, providing the input layer that makes every future LLM interaction better by storing meeting notes, linked decisions, and filed artifacts.

Show HN: We built a camera only robot vacuum for less than 300$ (Well almost)

76 indraneelpatil 2026-04-08 09:00:49 UTC indraneelpatil.github.io Llama Share 33

We built a robot vacuum from scratch with a laptop-based navigation system, using behavior cloning to train a CNN with expert trajectories collected through teleoperation. The robot is capable but not completely autonomous, requiring babysitting and further data collection to improve its navigation and autonomy.

Teardown of unreleased LG Rollable shows why rollable phones aren't a thing

13 DamnInteresting 2026-04-08 14:00:49 UTC arstechnica.com Llama Share 8

LG's rollable phone, the Rollable, was a complex device with a motorized screen that expanded 40% larger. It was overengineered, expensive, and fragile, likely contributing to its failure to launch and the demise of LG's smartphone division.

Protect your shed

249 baely 2026-04-08 04:00:49 UTC dylanbutler.dev Llama Share 65

The author's career as an engineer was split between building banking systems at enterprise scale and personal projects in their backyard shed. The enterprise work taught them to engineer at scale, but the personal projects kept them an engineer and allowed them to maintain their curiosity and creativity.

System Card: Claude Mythos Preview [pdf]

783 be7a 2026-04-07 19:00:49 UTC www-cdn.anthropic.com Llama Share 582

Claude Mythos Preview is a large language model from Anthropic with powerful capabilities in areas like software engineering and cybersecurity. It has demonstrated a striking leap in cyber capabilities but is not being released for general availability due to potential risks.

LLM plays an 8-bit Commander X16 game using structured "smart senses"

10 russellharper 2026-04-08 13:00:49 UTC pvp-ai.russell-harper.com Llama Share 0

The user recreated an 8-bit game called PvP-AI from 1990 using the Commander X16 retro-computer, achieving 8.6 frames/s with the emulator but only 4 frames/s on hardware due to a line drawing issue. The user then integrated a Large Language Model (LLM) into the game using "smart senses" for turn-based play and persistent notes, achieving successful interactions and planning actions with the LLM.

Virtual Mars Traverse: Every inch of Curiosity rover's path since 2012 landing

9 bookofjoe 2026-04-08 15:00:49 UTC rovers.land Full Share 0

follow the curiosity rover across mars, sol by sol, through every photo it has taken since landing in 2012 · by @laurentdelrey

Mario and Earendil

45 doppp 2026-04-08 10:00:49 UTC lucumr.pocoo.org Llama Share 19

The author is excited to have Mario join Earendil, citing his thoughtful approach to software development and quality. They plan to invest in Pi, keeping it open and extensible, to build a better future for AI systems.

Show HN: I pipe free sports streams into Jellyfin – no ads, just HLS

40 pruz 2026-04-08 13:00:49 UTC github.com/pcruz1905 Llama Share 7

A proxy is used to inject required HTTP headers and rewrite m3u8 playlists for IPTV/HLS sources. It auto-learns Referer headers and handles token refresh transparently, making it easy to stream content.

GLM-5.1: Towards Long-Horizon Tasks

585 zixuanlimit 2026-04-07 17:00:49 UTC z.ai Llama Share 239

GLM-5.1 is a next-generation model with stronger coding capabilities, achieving state-of-the-art performance on various benchmarks. It sustains optimization over long horizons, handling complex problems with better judgment and staying productive over longer sessions.

How to get better at guitar

426 jwworth 2026-04-07 20:00:49 UTC jakeworth.com Llama Share 217

A guitar teacher Justin Sandercoe's technique involves transcribing songs by ear, writing down notes on tab paper as you hear them. This process helps you learn songs, develop muscle memory, and improve your ability to hear and play notes on the guitar neck.

Cambodia unveils statue to honour famous landmine-sniffing rat

461 speckx 2026-04-07 18:00:49 UTC bbc.com Llama Share 107

A statue of Magawa, a hero rat who sniffed out over 100 landmines in Cambodia, was unveiled in Siem Reap on April 4. Magawa was awarded a gold medal for his life-saving work and cleared 141,000 square meters of land during his five-year career.

Slightly safer vibecoding by adopting old hacker habits

152 transpute 2026-04-08 03:00:49 UTC addxorrol.blogspot.com Llama Share 82

The user's development setup involves SSHing into a server with key-forwarding and using coding agents to reduce supply-chain attack risks. By forking a development repository and using a main repository, the user minimizes risks and only loses Claude credentials in a supply chain attack.

Native Americans had dice 12k years ago

113 delichon 2026-04-08 04:00:49 UTC nbcnews.com Llama Share 53

A lawyer-turned-archaeologist found evidence of Native Americans using dice and games of probability 12,000 years ago in the US Southwest. This discovery is thousands of years earlier than previously thought and suggests Native Americans were the first humans to contemplate complex intellectual concepts.

S3 Files

357 werner 2026-04-07 20:00:49 UTC allthingsdistributed.com Llama Share 105

Amazon S3 Files integrates EFS into S3, allowing data to be accessed as a network-attached file system. This feature addresses data friction by providing a unified interface for file and object storage, making data more accessible and valuable.