Claude Fable 5.1 and Claude Mythos 5.1

599 denysvitali 2026-09-01 18:41:38 UTC anthropic.com Llama Share 565

Claude Fable 5.1 and Claude Mythos 5.1 are AI models with different levels of safeguards, available for general use and vetted individuals/organizations respectively, offering improved performance and capabilities in various domains such as scientific research, cybersecurity, and life sciences.

The ChatGPT/Codex app bundles a full copy of LibreOffice

41 timpera 2026-09-01 20:09:38 UTC simonwillison.net Llama Share 16

The user found 1.7GB of data in their ~/.cache/ folder from the ChatGPT app, including full Python and Node.js installations, native binaries for various tools, and skills that tell Codex how to use them. This suggests a large cache of dependencies used by the app.

Play Store blocks AuroraStore, hurting GrapheneOS users

402 erikvanoosten 2026-09-01 16:41:38 UTC gitlab.com Llama Share 158

Aurora Store returns a "Server busy, please try again later" error when installing applications via an anonymous account on Fairphone 5 with Android 16. The issue persists despite clearing cache, refreshing the account, and restarting the device.

Refurbishing a Tektronix TDS7104 Oscilloscope

16 jwise0 2026-09-01 19:57:38 UTC tomverbeure.github.io Llama Share 5

The author purchased a used Tektronix TDS7104 oscilloscope at the Silicon Valley Flea Market for $300, which is significantly cheaper than its market value. The scope was in excellent cosmetic shape but had some issues with booting up and displaying waveforms due to a dead CMOS battery and dim LCD screen.

Launch HN: Nori Robotics (YC S26) – A low-cost humanoid robot for development

75 AntonioLi 2026-09-01 17:41:38 UTC norirobotics.com Full Share 25

NORI A3 — an affordable bimanual robot for home and office. Made in the US, shipping fall 2026. $1,688.

AnkiDroid: Google Play no longer allowing Open Collective donation link

754 hexa555 2026-09-01 10:41:38 UTC github.com/ankidroid Llama Share 213

The AnkiDroid app, a free and open-source flashcard app for Android, has been rejected by Google Play Store due to violating the Payments policy. The issue is that the app allows users to contribute donations to an organization that is not tax-exempt. To resolve this issue, the developers must remove any links directing users to make payments using systems other than Google Play's billing ...

Show HN: Running 104GB Qwen3.8-Flash-Next on 48GB Mac with at ~12 tok/s

92 carloslfu 2026-09-01 17:41:38 UTC github.com/carloslfu Llama Share 64

The Qwen3.8-Flash-Next model requires a 512 GB Mac with at least 4 GB of RAM to run, and can be installed on Apple Silicon devices with macOS 14+. The download is around 103.8 GB and takes several hours over slow connections.

Ambient CSS v3 – Blender meets CSS

140 kikkupico 2026-09-01 15:41:38 UTC ambientcss.vercel.app Full Share 54

Define a light source, and every shadow, highlight and surface gradient follows from it. Calibrated against Blender raytraces — rendered with box-shadow.

Ask HN: Who is hiring? (September 2026)

155 whoishiring 2026-09-01 15:41:38 UTC news.ycombinator.com Llama Share 162

I'll post job openings for remote work with the company's name, location, and a brief description of their business.

Movie Scene Map – 13,312 films, series, games, anime and manga

92 Flightmussy 2026-09-01 16:41:38 UTC moviescenemap.com Llama Share 22

Movie Scene Map is a free interactive map of 15,535 real filming locations in 166 countries. It uses open data from Wikidata and Wikipedia to show where films, TV series, video games, anime, and manga were shot or set.

I trained a small transformer in 1.5hrs and it beats many LLMs

463 porridgeraisin 2026-09-01 10:41:38 UTC mvakde.github.io Llama Share 135

The author trained a small transformer from scratch in 1.5 hours, achieving scores comparable to large language models (LLMs) on the ARC-AGI benchmark, with costs reduced by 10x and no need for synthetic data or augmentations.

Magic eye tube

37 peter_d_sherman 2026-09-01 17:41:38 UTC en.wikipedia.org Llama Share 14

A magic eye tube is a vacuum tube that provides a visual indication of electronic signal amplitude, commonly used in radio receivers and tape recorders. It was invented by Allen B. DuMont in 1932 and became widely used until the 1980s when it was replaced by transistors.

Quill (YC W20) Is Hiring a Fullstack SWE

0 2026-09-01 17:41:38 UTC news.ycombinator.com Llama Share

Quill is a fullstack SDK for adding analytics and data features to apps, backed by YCombinator and top SV investors. They're hiring a SWE for remote PT/ET hours, $150-210K + equity, with high product ownership and tight feedback loops.

Ask HN: Who wants to be hired? (September 2026)

43 whoishiring 2026-09-01 15:41:38 UTC news.ycombinator.com Llama Share 176

A software engineer with various backgrounds and experiences, including SaaS, AI, and backend development, is looking for remote or hybrid work opportunities that value technical expertise and collaboration. The engineers are seeking full-time or contract roles in companies that prioritize product design, reliability, and continuous improvement.

How bicycle coaster brakes work (2018)

20 Vedor 2026-09-01 18:41:38 UTC dougbarnesauthor.com Llama Share 24

A woman struggles to understand how a coaster brake works on her Columbia bicycle, but learns it's simple: pedal backwards to engage the brakes. The Bendix Coaster brake uses a clutch and drive screw mechanism that applies pressure when pedaling backwards, allowing for smooth stopping.

How accurate have Ed Zitron's AI skeptic predictions been?

134 jatins 2026-09-01 18:41:38 UTC danluu.com Full Share 137

American Airlines mechanic Azriel “Al” Blackman has died

348 NaOH 2026-09-01 06:41:38 UTC simpleflying.com Llama Share 143

Azriel "Al" Blackman, a 100-year-old American Airlines mechanic, passed away after an 80-year career with the airline. He holds the Guinness World Record for the longest career as an airline mechanic and inspired generations of aircraft maintenance technicians.

The creator of Jujutsu has joined ERSC

117 steveklabnik 2026-09-01 18:41:38 UTC ersc.io Llama Share 103

East River Source Control has appointed Martin von Zweigbergk as chief technology officer to lead engineering on its next generation version control platforms. He will oversee the development of tools to manage exponentially increasing source code management needs in the AI-driven software industry.

Specifications Don't Exist

11 surprisetalk 2026-09-01 19:41:38 UTC galois.com Llama Share 0

The author argues that formally verifying complex systems like compilers and web browsers is feasible, but the cost of doing so is currently too high. He suggests that advances in AI may make formal verification more affordable, but even then, finding complete and coherent specifications for most systems will remain a challenge.

Io_uring Without Readahead

97 porridgeraisin 2026-09-01 13:41:38 UTC frn.sh Llama Share 30

The author implemented readahead in Turso, a database backend, to measure its impact on io_uring and understand why it's faster. The results show that with readahead enabled, the application submits more SQEs but fewer requests arrive at the device due to kernel merging of concurrent requests.

Atlas: A World Model for Spatial Intelligence

76 johnsutor 2026-09-01 17:41:38 UTC worldlabs.ai Llama Share 7

World Labs introduces Atlas, a next-generation world model that can generate, reconstruct and simulate any possible world. It is an omni model that operates on text, images, video and 3D data.

Fastpotify

780 nreece 2026-09-01 03:41:38 UTC fastpotify.rocks Llama Share 509

Winamp is a native binary music player that starts quickly and uses little memory, allowing local playback and control on various devices. It features browsing playlists, search, keyboard shortcuts, and customizable skins for a period-accurate experience.

Dr. Melvin Scheinman: 40th Anniversary of Catheter Ablation

54 efavdb 2026-09-01 15:41:38 UTC ucsfhealthcardiology.ucsf.edu Llama Share 13

Melvin Scheinman, a renowned cardiac electrophysiologist, pioneered catheter ablation in 1981 to treat abnormal heart rhythms. He developed the technique after years of research and experimentation with high-energy electrical currents through catheters.

There Is No AI

18 speckx 2026-09-01 18:41:38 UTC wadler.blogspot.com Llama Share 4

Jaron Lanier suggests that AI benefits society when it's viewed as a collaborative tool, rather than an independent entity, and that "data dignity" is key to its responsible use. This concept involves valuing human-created data and allowing people to earn income from their contributions.

Physically Immutable Optical Archive Libraries

28 thunderbong 2026-09-01 15:41:38 UTC savartus.com Llama Share 11

Optical discs store data using physical WORM technology, making them resistant to viruses and malware. They last 50-100 years, requiring minimal electricity and no frequent updates or replacements compared to other media types.

Dwarf Fortress' creator says the industry's in shambles over AI

161 Limb 2026-09-01 16:41:38 UTC pcgamer.com Llama Share 137

The game industry is facing financial struggles and burnout due to the pressure of meeting profit expectations, while also dealing with the impact of generative AI. Tarn Adams believes that this unsustainable model will lead to a "pop and reckoning" unless people find alternative solutions.

Introducing Ad Blocker for Firefox on iOS

208 HieronymusBosch 2026-09-01 14:41:38 UTC blog.mozilla.org Llama Share 84

Ad Blocker for Firefox on iOS blocks third-party ads and trackers, reducing clutter and distractions while browsing. It's an optional feature that works alongside existing privacy protections in the browser.

Restroom Archive

351 jcalx 2026-09-01 03:41:38 UTC restroomarchive.com Llama Share 80

A public restroom at the Tri Cities Regional Airport's basement level is accessible despite its disrepair. The remaining structure consists of old pipes, a sink, and windows leading to street level or a dark crawl space.

We are rebuilding Monica

87 robinhood 2026-09-01 13:41:38 UTC monicahq.com Llama Share 60

The author is rebuilding Monica, an open-source personal CRM, after almost a decade of development to address its limitations and changing needs. The new version will focus on relationships as first-class concepts and provide customization options without becoming enterprise software.

Keenable SELECT: an agent that searches the web in SQL

47 phoenix120 2026-09-01 16:41:38 UTC keenableai.github.io Llama Share 12

Keenable SELECT is an MCP server that runs DuckDB queries on live web data, filtering and extracting fields with LLM calls. It generates HTML reports from the results, allowing for collaborative research and publishing.