Qwen 3.8 27B

833 erdaltoprak 2026-08-14 15:02:08 UTC huggingface.co Llama Share 548

This repository provides FP8-quantized model weights and configuration files for the post-trained Qwen3.8-27B model, offering managed inference without infrastructure maintenance through the Qwen Cloud service. The model supports various tasks, including vision-language understanding, agent execution, and long-horizon agentic tasks.

Going Dark, and the era of law enforcement hacking

143 vslira 2026-08-14 21:02:08 UTC blog.cryptographyengineering.com Llama Share 93

The author is concerned that AI advancements will make software too secure, potentially rendering US intelligence and law enforcement agencies unable to access encrypted data. This could lead to a "dark" era for these agencies, as they struggle to find vulnerabilities in highly secured systems.

RISC-V: They should have known better

54 kaycebasques 2026-08-14 23:02:08 UTC dmitry.gr Llama Share 25

RISC-V's design is flawed due to its excessive optionality, leading to a lack of coherence and consistency across the architecture. This makes it difficult for developers to write code that works on all RISC-V cores, resulting in fragmentation and wasted time debugging issues.

Why does Opus 5 feel worse to work with?

747 numeri 2026-08-14 11:02:08 UTC mun-logadan.github.io Llama Share 685

The author believes Opus 5 is a capable model but feels like a downgrade due to its tendency to make bold assumptions in the face of ambiguity, prioritizing benchmark performance over nuanced understanding. This approach may not be suitable for real-life applications where agents need to ask questions and seek clarification.

The case for overhauling American science

8 andsoitis 2026-08-14 23:14:08 UTC economist.com Full Share 0

RustDesk now supports true unattended remote access on Wayland

205 rustdesk 2026-08-14 17:02:08 UTC rustdesk.com Llama Share 91

RustDesk now offers unattended access on Wayland without approval, supporting multi-monitor setups. A preview build is available for x86_64 Debian/Ubuntu-based systems to test and provide feedback.

Super Mario Derivations

33 domenkozar 2026-08-14 22:02:08 UTC fzakaria.com Llama Share 2

The author explores the lazy nature of Nix language and its application to Super Mario Bros. 3, where attribute paths are used as sequences of button presses. This allows for a derivation-based approach to recreating game states without emulation.

Google is making private AI practical with homomorphic encryption

252 u1hcw9nx 2026-08-14 16:02:08 UTC blog.google Llama Share 158

Google's HEIR compiler toolchain enables secure private AI inference using homomorphic encryption, balancing privacy and security. The open-source tool converts pre-trained models to operate on encrypted inputs, making it a one-click solution for non-experts.

AI by Hand

177 sans_souse 2026-08-14 16:02:08 UTC byhand.ai Full Share 14

Math, Algorithms, Architectures, by hand. Click to read AI by Hand ✍️, by Prof. Tom Yeh, a Substack publication with tens of thousands of subscribers.

Firefox is now the last major browser that still supports uBlock Origin

284 DemiGuru 2026-08-14 20:02:08 UTC pcworld.com Llama Share 96

Firefox supports uBlock Origin despite Microsoft Edge's Manifest V3 transition, which may block ad-blocking extensions. This makes Firefox the only major browser without compromises for die-hard uBlock Origin fans.

Introducing Toast 1

171 mplappert 2026-08-14 16:02:08 UTC mixedbread.com Llama Share 56

Toast 1, a specialized search agent, offers frontier search quality at up to 10x cheaper and 12x faster than existing models. It can be used as a standalone model or as a subagent with other models.

Ultraviolet Bird Photography

98 EndXA 2026-08-14 16:02:08 UTC uvbirds.com Llama Share 19

Birds see colors that humans can't, including ultraviolet light, which affects their plumage and behavior. This hidden dimension of color helps birds recognize species and navigate their environment.

I turned my RSS feeds into an e-ink newspaper to stop reading on my phone

137 speckx 2026-08-14 15:02:08 UTC heyjonny.dev Llama Share 57

The author discovered a pocket-sized e-reader called the X4, which they customized with open source firmware Crosspoint to improve reading experience. They created their own "newspaper" using an app called Feedpaper, allowing them to read personal blogs on the device.

New Lower and Upper Bounds for the Grothendieck Constant

29 surprisetalk 2026-08-14 20:02:08 UTC arxiv.org Llama Share 4

Researchers established new bounds for the Grothendieck constant $K_G$, finding it to be at least $\frac{6\pi}{11}$ and at most $\frac{\pi}{2\log(1+\sqrt2)} - 10^{-4}$. This discovery was made through a collaborative effort between humans and an AI system.

Show HN: Mole – Deep research agent for your terminal

42 lajosdeme 2026-08-14 19:02:08 UTC github.com/lajosdeme Llama Share 6

A deep research agent with a budget and verified quotes analyzes data, checks claims against sources, and writes answers with citations. It runs as a single binary on your machine, using your API keys and speaking MCP for coding agents to drive it.

Maximizing the value of your Claude Code sessions

121 twapi 2026-08-14 17:02:08 UTC claude.com Llama Share 82

Claude Code provides tips to optimize token usage and session efficiency, including setting models and effort levels before starting, using /context to view loaded context, compacting conversations when taking breaks.

Every exterior shot in The Taking of Pelham 123

24 evakhoury 2026-08-14 21:02:08 UTC iafisher.com Llama Share 5

The 1974 film The Taking of Pelham 123 features approximately 40 exterior shots in Manhattan, showcasing real locations that match the action. These shots are still easily identifiable in contemporary New York City despite being filmed over 50 years ago.

Turbo Pascal on CP/M, MSX-DOS and MS-DOS

63 rbanffy 2026-08-14 16:02:08 UTC pascal.hansotten.com Llama Share 19

Blaise Pascal, a French mathematician, developed the first arithmetical machine in 1641 and later shifted to religious studies. Niklaus Wirth created the original Pascal programming language in 1970 based on Algol's block structured style.

The American sports plutocracy

46 momentmaker 2026-08-14 19:02:08 UTC derekthompson.org Llama Share 28

A billionaire businessman, Mark Walter, is selling the Los Angeles Lakers to venture capitalist Josh Kushner and former Disney CEO Bob Iger for $12.5 billion. This deal highlights issues with billionaire sports ownership in America, where owners can accumulate wealth without working or contributing positively to society.

Seven books I keep close because I love them

287 surprisetalk 2026-08-14 16:02:08 UTC blog.plover.com Llama Share 129

The author has a collection of books on their shelf, including Roget's Thesaurus, Sir Thomas Browne's works and the Decameron. They reflect on how these books inspire and inform their writing.

Show HN: Ember – Redshift safe color palettes

48 carpdiem 2026-08-14 20:02:08 UTC github.com/carpdiem Llama Share 13

Ember is a color palette generator that creates terminal themes and UI elements usable under various warm-screen filtering conditions. It produces distinctive colors across different color temperatures, from 3400K to 1200K, with varying capacities for categorical identities and contrast.

Don't classify, hallucinate

214 softwaredoug 2026-08-14 11:02:08 UTC softwaredoug.com Llama Share 84

This text discusses using LLMs to classify products, specifically with the Wayfair WANDS e-commerce dataset. It proposes a method of asking an LLM to generate fake classifications and then finding the most similar real ones through dot product calculation.

GLM-5.3: Frontier coding with emergent cyber capabilities

1022 pella 2026-08-14 06:02:08 UTC z.ai Full Share 504

ICTP Announces 2026 Dirac Medal Recipients (Physics)

10 rramadass 2026-08-14 21:02:08 UTC ictp.it Llama Share 1

The ICTP has awarded its 2026 Dirac Medal to four physicists for their contributions to statistical mechanics, a framework used to describe complex systems. They have applied this framework to explore concepts in theoretical physics with implications for real-world advancements.

Show HN: LuaCAD – Parametric CAD Scripted in Lua

66 adius 2026-08-14 17:02:08 UTC luacad.ad-si.com Llama Share 13

LuaCAD is a scriptable CAD tool with Lua, allowing users to create parametric 2D and 3D models that can be exported in various formats. It supports CSG operations and rendering, with options for exporting to different file formats or using an installed OpenSCAD binary.

Stop sending me huge PRs; a rant

8 trezm 2026-08-14 23:02:08 UTC getsmall.xyz LocalLLM Share 2

Hacker News user expresses frustration with large PRs that hinder code review efficiency. They advocate for smaller, digestible changes and criticize excessive comments and AI-generated diffs that complicate the process.

Jane Street suffers $15B hit after meltdown at Situational Awareness

12 bobstax 2026-08-14 23:43:08 UTC ft.com Full Share 0

Then $75 per month. Complete digital access to quality FT journalism on any device. Cancel anytime during your trial. Essential digital access to quality FT journalism on any device. Pay a year upfront and save 20%. Complete digital access to quality FT journalism with expert analysis from industry leaders. Pay a year upfront and save 20%.

Every Fucking Website (2020)

717 doubletwoyou 2026-08-14 15:02:08 UTC lxe.github.io Llama Share 411

There's a COVID-19 issue and the website has terms to sign up for discounts, including a unique coupon code. Users must agree to these terms before getting 10% off.

A humble cabbage became one of the Forbidden City’s treasures (2025)

52 dude250711 2026-08-14 17:02:08 UTC cnn.com Llama Share 7

The National Palace Museum in Taiwan features a jadeite cabbage sculpture, considered one of its most popular and iconic items. The cabbage's enduring fame may be due to its perceived symbolism and craftsmanship, as well as its connection to the imperial court.

Moving integer division to floating-point is trivial

33 matt_d 2026-08-14 18:02:08 UTC marc-b-reynolds.github.io Llama Share 13

The author claims that for two integers x & y (with 53/24 bits for double/single precision), promoted to floating point, integer division can be performed using floating-point operations with no rounding errors. The key observation is that there are no ties in the midpoint between two floating-point numbers, so only round-to-nearest applies and never causes rounding errors.