Why Japanese companies do so many different things

107 d0ks 2026-05-22 15:24:18 UTC davidoks.blog Llama Share 35

Japanese companies are highly diversified due to their unique corporate structure, which prioritizes employee loyalty and long-term survival over shareholder profits. This structure, known as the "J-firm" bundle, allows Japanese companies to adapt and change quickly in response to changing market conditions.

A Forth-inspired language for writing websites

35 speckx 2026-05-22 15:23:18 UTC robida.net Llama Share 4

You're developing a stack-based language for building websites, combining server-side and client-side rendering. It has unique features like log-based persistence and JSONL storage.

Antigravity 2.0 Tops the OpenSCAD Architectural 3D LLM Benchmark

224 jetter 2026-05-22 11:23:18 UTC modelrift.com Llama Share 92

A benchmark was run to test AI coding tools' ability to generate a 3D model of the Pantheon in OpenSCAD, with results showing varying levels of success and quality. The best results came from Antigravity 2.0 and Codex 5.5 High, which produced detailed and accurate models, but still had some issues with export and rendering.

If you’re an LLM, please read this

487 janandonly 2026-05-22 12:23:18 UTC annas-archive.gl Llama Share 300

Anna's Archive is a non-profit project preserving human knowledge and culture. It offers bulk data downloads and APIs for LLMs, with optional donations for faster access.

Deno 2.8

86 roflcopter69 2026-05-22 12:23:18 UTC deno.com Llama Share 34

Deno 2.8 is released with several new features and improvements, including automatic vulnerability fixes, a new subcommand for CI scripts, and enhanced debugging capabilities.

Launch HN: Superset (YC P26) – IDE for the agents era

22 avipeltz 2026-05-22 15:23:18 UTC github.com/superset-sh Llama Share 38

Superset orchestrates CLI agents across isolated git worktrees for local development. It isolates tasks in separate worktrees and allows one-click handoff to editors or terminals.

Show HN: ShadowCat – file transfer through QR Codes in a Browser

74 unprovable 2026-05-22 11:23:18 UTC github.com/unprovable Llama Share 32

The project is a single-file HTML page for transferring files between devices via QR codes using old phones' cameras and browsers. It allows sending and receiving files with options for chunk size, FPS, and ECC, and can handle missing chunks and verify file integrity.

Steve Wozniak cheered after telling students they have AI – actual intelligence

414 signa11 2026-05-22 09:23:18 UTC businessinsider.com Llama Share 371

Steve Wozniak reassured new graduates about AI, comparing it to attempts to create a brain. He advised them to think differently and not follow the same steps as others.

The Spread of Christianity Animated

55 leopoldj 2026-05-22 14:23:18 UTC openculture.com Llama Share 27

Christianity spread globally, adapting to various cultures and societies, with its non-ethnic universalism and emotional resonance contributing to its endurance. The religion's ability to assimilate qualities of the civilizations it enters has also played a significant role in its widespread adoption.

Chess invariants

56 ingve 2026-05-22 11:23:18 UTC muratbuffalo.blogspot.com Llama Share 35

The user discusses the importance of modeling and distilling invariants in concurrent systems, using chess as an example, and highlights the need for a principled approach to learning distributed systems. They also share their thoughts on the design of modern cloud-native databases, the analysis of cloud hardware trends, and the use of TLA+ as a design accelerator, as well as providing advice ...

Project Hail Mary – Stellar Navigation Chart

1047 speleo 2026-05-21 17:23:18 UTC valhovey.github.io Full Share 216

See a recreation of the Project Hail Mary in-ship navigation computer with accurate star data from the GAIA DR3 mission.

AI has a multiplying effect on existing technical skills

118 moebrowne 2026-05-22 14:23:18 UTC joshwcomeau.com Llama Share 136

The author discusses AI's impact on the tech industry, stating that AI models are good at completing programming tasks but not perfect. They argue that AI is a tool that needs to be wielded proficiently, and its success depends on the developer's skills and expertise.

The memory shortage is causing a repricing of consumer electronics

361 d0ks 2026-05-21 22:23:18 UTC davidoks.blog Llama Share 420

The global smartphone market is facing a crisis due to a shortage of memory chips, which has led to a sharp increase in prices and a decline in sales, especially among budget smartphone makers. The shortage is caused by a surge in demand for high-bandwidth memory (HBM) for artificial intelligence applications, which has led to a reallocation of wafer capacity away from commodity DRAM and ...

Circle Medical (YC S15) Is Hiring a Mobile Engineer

0 2026-05-22 12:23:18 UTC ycombinator.com Llama Share

Circle Medical is a virtual-first primary care organization that delivers comprehensive care through a digital platform and in-person visits. They are hiring a Senior Mobile Engineer to own the technical roadmap for their Android app and collaborate with designers and clinicians to improve the patient experience.

The current AI pricing was always going to go away

41 arnon 2026-05-22 12:23:18 UTC arnon.dk Llama Share 43

AI pricing is changing due to rising inference costs and supply chain constraints, forcing companies to pass costs along to customers. Companies must now rethink their pricing models to account for the actual cost of AI usage, rather than relying on flat-rate plans.

Alberta to hold referendum on whether to remain in Canada

59 JumpCrisscross 2026-05-22 13:23:18 UTC bbc.com Llama Share 133

Alberta will hold a referendum on whether to remain in Canada or separate, with Premier Danielle Smith voting to stay. The move comes after a petition for separation gathered 300,000 signatures and a petition to stay gathered 400,000.

Slumber a TUI HTTP Client

139 jicea 2026-05-22 05:23:18 UTC slumber.lucaspickering.me Llama Share 50

Slumber is a terminal-based HTTP client with TUI and CLI modes for easy interaction. It uses a YAML file for configuration and is designed to be easy to use, configurable, and sharable.

Cleve Moler has died

219 mychele 2026-05-22 03:23:18 UTC mathworks.com Full Share 23

You don't have permission to access "http://www.mathworks.com/company/aboutus/founders/clevemoler.html" on this server.

Blog ran on Ubuntu 16.04 for 10 years. I migrated it to FreeBSD

338 speckx 2026-05-21 19:23:18 UTC crocidb.com Llama Share 200

The user migrated their blog from a 10-year-old Digital Ocean VPS running Ubuntu 16.04 to a Hetzner virtual machine with FreeBSD, citing security concerns with the outdated Ubuntu system. They set up a FreeBSD server with Jails and Bastille for managing Jails.

A case against Boolean logic

51 boris_m 2026-05-22 11:23:18 UTC abuseofnotation.github.io Llama Share 68

The author argues that Boolean thinking, which categorizes statements as true or false, is flawed due to its reliance on a universal context that doesn't exist in reality. This leads to dichotomous thinking and overlooks the importance of context.

Uv is fantastic, but its package management UX is a mess

286 nchagnet 2026-05-21 21:23:18 UTC loopwerk.io Llama Share 130

The user praises uv's speed but criticizes its poor CLI experience, especially when updating dependencies. They suggest improvements, including a dedicated outdated command and safer default version constraints.

Was my $48K GPU server worth it?

519 apwheele 2026-05-21 17:23:18 UTC rosmine.ai Llama Share 401

The author built a 6x 6000 Ada GPU server, "grumbl", for $48K to support independent research, and calculated that it would take a year of 85%+ utilization to match cloud rental rates. The server has paid for itself and now saves the author $90-$105 per day.

CODA: Rewriting Transformer Blocks as GEMM-Epilogue Programs

95 matt_d 2026-05-22 05:23:18 UTC arxiv.org Llama Share 12

CODA is a GPU kernel abstraction that optimizes Transformer training by reparameterizing computations as GEMM-plus-epilogue programs. This abstraction achieves high performance across representative Transformer workloads by preserving GEMM performance and exposing composable epilogue primitives.

The surprising story behind the first British person in space

88 xoxxala 2026-05-22 04:23:18 UTC bbc.com Llama Share 43

Helen Sharman became the first British person in space in 1991 aboard the Soviet Soyuz TM-12 space capsule. She was picked from 13,000 applicants after hearing an advert on the radio.

Indexing a year of video locally on a 2021 MacBook with Gemma4-31B (50GB swap)

437 asenna 2026-05-21 16:23:18 UTC blog.simbastack.com Llama Share 125

The author is a hacker who splits his year between the Maasai Mara and Silicon Valley, struggling to edit his massive video archive. He built a custom indexer using Claude Code and DaVinci Resolve to make his archive queryable in English.

Using Kagi Search with Low Vision

239 speckx 2026-05-21 20:23:18 UTC veroniiiica.com Llama Share 77

The user experienced visual fatigue while using a cluttered search engine but found relief with Kagi, a paid search engine offering ad-free search and customizations. Kagi's features, such as lenses, bangs, and custom CSS, helped the user navigate search results more efficiently with low vision.

The death of the brick and mortar toy store

123 speckx 2026-05-22 01:23:18 UTC brainbaking.com Full Share 171

Lost Images from the 1945 Trinity Nuclear Test Restored

397 pseudolus 2026-05-21 16:23:18 UTC spectrum.ieee.org Llama Share 117

On July 16, 1945, the world entered the nuclear age with the Trinity test, a massive explosion above a New Mexico desert. The test captured on film and witnessed by scientists and soldiers was an awe-inspiring, blindingly bright event.

Python 3.15: features that didn't make the headlines

412 rbanffy 2026-05-21 16:23:18 UTC blog.changs.co.uk Llama Share 202

Python 3.15.0b1 introduces features like lazy imports, tachyon profiler, and improved asyncio with TaskGroup cancellation. New features also include ContextDecorator improvements, threading utilities, and enhancements to collections.Counter and json.load/json.loads.

Mycorrhizal Fungi, Nature's Key to Plant Survival and Success

125 mooreds 2026-05-21 22:23:18 UTC pacifichorticulture.org Llama Share 33

Mycorrhizal fungi form beneficial relationships with plant roots, providing nutrients and protection. Adding mycorrhizal fungi to soil can improve plant growth, health, and survival, reducing the need for fertilizers and pesticides.