Three new discoveries in mathematics, computer science, and physics

718 jonluca 2026-10-26 23:22:13 UTC openai.com Llama Share 314

Researchers have made new discoveries in harmonic analysis, complexity theory, and quantum field theory using AI models. The results include a proof of the local smoothing conjecture in every dimension and a refutation of the Exponential Time Hypothesis.

The Exponential Time Hypothesis Is False [pdf]

501 vok 2026-10-26 23:22:13 UTC github.com/openai Full Share 185

Contribute to openai/math development by creating an account on GitHub.

There are now 5 inference providers for abliterated DeepSeek

28 moeadham 2026-10-27 06:22:13 UTC allmodels.io Llama Share 21

AllModels is a fast reasoning model serving multiple independent providers, routing text and image requests efficiently. It offers competitive provider routes, capacity failover, and price optimization through its single security-hardened API.

Sebastian Raschka's from-scratch video course on building reasoning models

644 sgiannopoulos 2026-10-26 17:22:13 UTC magazine.sebastianraschka.com Llama Share 91

The author shares their expertise on reasoning models, which are crucial for modern LLMs, and provides eight video lectures to develop a reasoning model from scratch using PyTorch. The videos cover topics such as inference scaling, reinforcement learning, and distillation.

Oldest GUI application that still runs on Windows 11

370 enlyth 2026-10-26 19:22:13 UTC blog.enlyth.com Llama Share 215

The oldest application with a GUI that runs on Windows 11 without modifications is FREECELL.EXE from 1993, and another example is REVERSI.EXE from 1985 using otvdm emulation.

16-bit Windows (Windows 1.x, 2.x, 3.0, 3.1, etc.) on 64-bit Windows

62 doener 2026-10-27 03:22:13 UTC github.com/otya128 Llama Share 5

Missing VCRUNTIME140.dll error fixed by installing Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable for Visual Studio 2017. The program uses a DOS emulator to run 16-bit installers on 64-bit Windows.

Type Server Protocol

221 adamnemecek 2026-10-26 20:22:13 UTC github.com/microsoft Llama Share 146

The Type Server Protocol (TSP) is a JSON-RPC protocol for asking a type server for Python analysis data, supporting computed, declared, and expected types. It uses LSP data shapes and conventions where useful.

Cross-request KV cache exposure in the GLM-5.3 Workers AI model (155 responses)

112 wondersky 2026-10-27 00:22:13 UTC blog.cloudflare.com Llama Share 37

Cloudflare reported a security incident on September 8, 2026, where the GLM-5.3 Workers AI model experienced a tenant isolation issue due to a misconfigured open-source inference engine, SGLang. The issue was resolved by updating the configuration and patching the inference engine.

APC says let there be light, with standards to speed up photonics manufacturing

28 rbanffy 2026-10-27 03:22:13 UTC nextplatform.com Llama Share 4

The Advanced Photonics Coalition sets standards for high-volume manufacturing of optical networking kit to address shortages and surging prices. The move aims to create an open and scalable photonics ecosystem, reducing reliance on proprietary solutions.

CSS-Tricks has a new owner

423 edent 2026-10-26 17:22:13 UTC css-tricks.com Llama Share 96

The owner of CSS-Tricks, Chris Coyier, has sold the site to an independent buyer who plans to make it a community-driven platform with inclusive content for front-end learning. The new owner aims to create more entry points for beginners and develop educational resources like courses while maintaining a balance between advertising and other revenue streams.

A Printer Printing onto Paper

99 MrBuddyCasino 2026-10-26 23:22:13 UTC twitter.com/macrofying Full Share 24

This is unbelievable good. Wow. Your photos will end up in science books and children's explainer books for decades to come. Superb, more please!

Solar power is becoming bigger than nuclear

224 geox 2026-10-26 17:22:13 UTC bbc.com Llama Share 343

Solar power is expected to surpass nuclear as the world's main source of electricity by 2026, with global production increasing to 10% and overtaking nuclear. Solar has become the fastest-growing source of new electricity in history, driven by declining costs and rapid growth in countries like China, India, and Australia.

I still teach OpenGL ES 3.0

21 majorchord 2026-10-27 04:22:13 UTC eliasfarhan.ch Llama Share 14

The author is considering transitioning their Introduction to Computer Graphics course from OpenGL ES 3.0 to a more modern API, but weighs the pros and cons of doing so due to its legacy and compatibility issues.

Nietzschian Debugger

154 dilawargopang 2026-10-26 19:22:13 UTC github.com/dilawarshafiq Llama Share 50

A new tool called Nietzschian Debugger helps developers strengthen their skills by forcing them to understand and fix their own code, rather than relying on shortcuts. It provides a unique approach to debugging that combines philosophy with real code reading and never gives direct answers.

New iPad mini

178 soheilpro 2026-10-26 15:22:13 UTC apple.com Llama Share 459

Apple has released the new iPad mini, featuring a stunning OLED display, improved performance with A20 Pro chip, and water resistance. The device is available in two finishes and starts at $499 for the 64GB model.

A Man from the Future: Why Johnny Can't Stop Abstracting

154 aray07 2026-10-26 19:22:13 UTC muratbuffalo.blogspot.com Llama Share 75

John von Neumann was a brilliant mathematician and scientist who made significant contributions to various fields, including physics, mathematics, computer science, and economics. He is known for his work on quantum mechanics, game theory, and the development of the stored-program computer architecture that underlies modern computers.

Anthropic S-1

1561 SiNTEx 2026-10-26 14:22:13 UTC sec.gov Llama Share 1500

The SEC limits requests from automated tools to ensure equitable access for all users. Excessive automated searches may be blocked or limited for a brief period, with the goal of maintaining efficient website performance.

Virtual and Real World Combine at LAN Party (1998)

37 npunt 2026-10-27 01:22:13 UTC latimes.com Llama Share 5

The BeatDown, a monthly computer-game party in Costa Mesa, California, brings together hundreds of fans to play games and socialize for up to 72 hours straight. The event showcases the growing trend of local-area network (LAN) parties, where people gather in person to play games and connect with others online.

How to grow a cacao tree at home

43 felipevb 2026-10-27 03:22:13 UTC cocoterra.com Llama Share 10

Growing cacao trees at home requires a tropical climate, specific conditions, and dedication. To successfully grow a cacao tree indoors or outdoors, follow proper care instructions for optimal germination and growth.

Blaise Pascal invented fixed route public transport (2024)

277 skadamat 2026-10-26 12:22:13 UTC humantransit.org Llama Share 145

Blaise Pascal invented a fixed route public transport system in 17th-century Paris, precursor to modern buses and trains. His network design used radial lines and orbitals to connect major destinations efficiently.

Websites Should Be Printable

312 bagatelle 2026-10-26 12:22:13 UTC brennenputh.me Llama Share 187

The author is a computer science graduate looking for work in the northeastern US and has experience with various programming languages. They're sharing their efforts to improve printability of web content, seeking feedback on their CSS snippet.

GPT-6.1 Terra

566 meetpateltech 2026-10-26 19:22:13 UTC openai.com Llama Share 353

GPT-6.1 Terra is a new model that combines visual reasoning and computer use with natural writing, exceling at tasks like drafting proposals and editing videos. It offers significant improvements over GPT-5.6 Terra in terms of speed, capability, and cost, making it practical for developers to automate high-volume work.

Migrate Your 300-Node Redis Cluster to Just 3 Lavik Nodes

7 hubertzhang 2026-10-27 05:22:13 UTC lavik.dev LocalLLM Share 5

Lavik uses NVMe SSD for data storage, achieving 1.14 million GETs per second and reducing costs by 92.4% compared to Redis on DRAM. It consolidates memory-bound workloads onto fewer, storage-dense hosts, enabling scalable agent state management without proportional compute growth.

SIMD-accelerated computer vision on a $2 microcontroller

194 zdw 2026-10-26 16:22:13 UTC shraiwi.com Llama Share 57

The author wrote a SIMD-accelerated FAST feature detector for the ESP32-S3 microcontroller, achieving double performance of the reference implementation and processing a QVGA frame in 6ms.

LISPy things you can do in 64K bytes of core (2019)

45 andsoitis 2026-10-27 00:22:13 UTC t3x.org Llama Share 8

LISP was first implemented on the IBM 704 in 1960 with a memory of around 20K cells, and later versions ran on smaller computers like PDP-1 with as little as 2000 cells. The Kilo LISP system can run in 64K bytes of memory, offering more space than earlier implementations.

Microsoft offers mass buyouts for roughly a quarter of its workforce

870 doctorzook 2026-10-26 17:22:13 UTC seattletimes.com Llama Share 811

Microsoft is offering buyouts to about 60,000 employees, roughly a quarter of its workforce. The company aims to control head count without layoffs.

Pharo 14

250 xkriva11 2026-10-26 13:22:13 UTC pharo.org Llama Share 68

Pharo is a simple yet powerful object-oriented programming language with immediate feedback and a rich debugging environment. The community-driven project has released Pharo 14, the result of 978 pull requests and extensive contributions from over 1,500 contributors worldwide.

Is PHP Running on Your ColdFusion Server? How to Check, and Remove It

36 rmason 2026-10-27 00:22:13 UTC gregoryalexander.com Llama Share 29

The author's ColdFusion sites were blocked by a PHP security rule due to an uninstalled PHP version on their Windows server, which was left behind from a phpMyAdmin install years ago. The rule was removed after identifying and removing the unused PHP files and configuring IIS request filtering to deny .php extensions.

Historical Telecommunications

9 jruohonen 2026-10-27 04:22:13 UTC retronetworking.org LocalLLM Share 1

This effort is a volunteer-driven project focused on preserving and sharing digital communications technology from the late 1960s to the 1990s. It emphasizes operational equipment, detailed documentation, and community collaboration through online platforms and events.

UK to charge universities $1,200 per international student

10 teleforce 2026-10-27 06:26:13 UTC africa.businessinsider.com Llama Share 0

The UK government will charge universities £925 annually for each international student beyond 220, starting from August 2028. This levy aims to support education funding but has raised concerns over declining international student numbers and financial strain on universities.