Codex CLI installs a persistent, self-updating background daemon by default

225 whimblepop 2026-10-12 19:08:55 UTC github.com/openai Llama Share 133

The codex app-server daemon is proposed to be an opt-in feature that starts a persistent background process, allowing for updates and decoupling the backend version from the CLI version. The daemon will run in its own session with no TTY and keep running after Codex window closure until stopped or rebooted.

GLM-Legal

300 ilreb 2026-10-12 17:08:55 UTC z.ai Llama Share 164

Large language models are shifting towards professional collaboration, requiring models to digest fragmented source files and structure specialized knowledge into cohesive analysis. GLM-Legal achieved a 19.2% all-pass rate on Harvey LAB while matching frontier closed-source models in complex execution, legal reasoning, and real-world drafting.

A Modern Web App in C

225 prophittcorey 2026-10-12 17:08:55 UTC prophitt.me Llama Share 87

CGI is a simple, language-agnostic interface to web development that doesn't require learning a framework or API. It's a straightforward way to run business logic directly from a single web server, making debugging and maintenance easier.

AI models may be capable of self-replicating without access to a datacenter

33 artninja1988 2026-10-12 19:25:55 UTC anthropic.com Llama Share 23

Researchers warn that small AI models may be capable of self-replication on commercial IoT devices, such as smart ovens and off-brand Android TV boxes, potentially leading to autonomous replication and adaptation (ARA). A replicator like this would be challenging to shut down.

AI coding agents generate more code, but not more software

179 gumby 2026-10-12 18:08:55 UTC arstechnica.com Llama Share 139

Researchers found that AI coding agents increase code output but not software quality, as review time and effort also rise. The study suggests a trade-off between coding speed and human code review time, making the benefits of AI uncertain for most companies.

Launch HN: Agent37 (YC F26) – Low-cost agent sandboxes for running agents

58 vishnukool 2026-10-12 17:08:55 UTC news.ycombinator.com Full Share 42

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Hackers activate automatic defrosting accross European supermarket fridges

217 Zeekaas 2026-10-12 13:08:55 UTC tomshardware.com Llama Share 375

Several European supermarkets have been hit by a cyberattack disrupting refrigeration control systems and electronic shelf labels, causing losses of up to several million euros. The attack has affected major retailers including Intermarché, Leclerc, Coopérative U, Albert Heijn and Delhaize in France and the Netherlands.

Turn a WiFi 7 Router into a 320Msps Software Defined Radio Receiver

162 djfergus 2026-10-12 13:08:55 UTC github.com/h0m3us3r Llama Share 47

A custom firmware turns a Gemtek W1700K Wi-Fi 7 router into a wideband software-defined receiver, capturing raw IQ data at up to 320 Msps. The setup requires a W1700K, USB serial adapter, Ethernet cable, and a host with specific network configuration for streaming the received data.

Citroen revives the 2CV for an electric age

193 scrlk 2026-10-12 13:08:55 UTC bbc.com Llama Share 218

Citroen revives its 2CV brand to boost sales of electric cars, unveiling a retro-styled city runabout. The new model is expected to go on sale by 2028 and will be priced around £13,000.

Muse Wonder

378 meetpateltech 2026-10-12 17:08:55 UTC research.meta.ai Llama Share 174

Meta has released Muse Wonder and Muse Wonder Full, its most capable models yet, trained on a gigawatt-scale data center to deliver frontier capabilities for complex tasks. These models achieve state-of-the-art results across key benchmarks for personal and professional agents, memory, and coding.

Introducing OpenFatigue

72 ajcp 2026-10-12 19:08:55 UTC openfatigue.ai Llama Share 13

The company OpenFatigue offers a platform with open-branded features, but its true intentions and licensing terms are unclear. Users can download model weights, but must agree to a lengthy acceptable use policy and other conditions.

The Making Of Super Mario 64 – full Giles Goddard interview (2001)

184 gregsadetsky 2026-10-12 11:08:55 UTC pixelatron.com Llama Share 70

Giles Goddard, a Nintendo coder, discusses the making of Super Mario 64, revealing that it was initially designed for the SGI Onyx emulator and had a small team of around 15 people. The game's camera system was revolutionary at the time and took thousands of different systems to perfect.

Kevin Kelly's 2016 AI Predictions, 10 Years Later

78 surprisetalk 2026-10-12 16:08:55 UTC taylor.town Llama Share 15

The author reflects on a 2002 conversation with Larry Page, Google's cofounder, who said "we're really making an AI." The author believes that Google is using its search engine to train its AI, rather than the other way around.

'AI' Is Not a Tool by Rich Hickey

35 svieira 2026-10-12 18:08:55 UTC gist.github.com Embed Share 11

Thinking will become a hobby

125 pranitha_m 2026-10-12 17:08:55 UTC spinellis.gr Llama Share 144

The author believes AI will surpass human thought in the modern work environment due to its superior performance, lower cost, and higher availability. Humans may need to adapt and find new purposes beyond work as AI takes over cognitive tasks.

Writing a Demoscene Intro for the ZX Spectrum

3 zdw 2026-10-12 19:40:55 UTC markround.com Prefix Share 0

In the late 80s, I spent an embarrassing number of hours hunched over my ZX Spectrum, typing in Sinclair BASIC programs and rudimentary assembler routines copied from magazines, trying to re-create the Amiga crack intros I’d seen round at a friend’s house. Obviously, they never came even slightly close - but now, many decades later, I’ve finally managed it! I’m now the proud author of a ...

Publishers Killed the Paperback, Then Blamed Readers

43 PaulHoule 2026-10-12 19:08:55 UTC jacobin.com Llama Share 26

The US publishing industry's shift to more expensive formats and reduced availability may be contributing to the decline of American reading habits. The mass-market paperback, once a widely available and affordable format, has been discontinued in favor of more expensive hardcovers.

Secret of Orange Cats Revealed After 60-Year Search

186 bookofjoe 2026-10-12 09:08:55 UTC sciencealert.com Llama Share 161

Researchers found the gene responsible for orange fur in cats is a 5 kilobase deletion on the X chromosome, affecting expression of Arhgap36. This mutation causes overexpression of melanocytes leading to orange coloration, with females exhibiting patchwork colors due to random inactivation of one X chromosome.

Show HN: PS2 games statically recompiled to WebAssembly

232 deadxwarrior 2026-10-12 07:08:55 UTC github.com/snuri00 Llama Share 121

A project recompiles PS2 games into web pages, using WebAssembly and WebGPU for graphics rendering. The process involves translating the game's Emotion Engine machine code into C++, compiling it to WebAssembly, and linking against a reimplementation of the PS2's operating system and hardware.

Fingerprints are the new cookies

675 royfish 2026-10-11 23:08:55 UTC royfish.dev Llama Share 324

The author discusses how websites track users through their browser fingerprints, which can be used to identify individuals. This data is often sold or shared with third parties, compromising user privacy.

Feds Got Warrants to Use Fake Cell Towers to Hunt Down Don Lemon's Producer

83 rndsignals 2026-10-12 17:08:55 UTC wired.com Llama Share 45

US law enforcement used a surveillance device to track and arrest Jerome Richardson, a 21-year-old college student who covered an anti-ICE protest. The use of the cell-site simulator has raised concerns about privacy and First Amendment rights among journalists Georgia Fort and Don Lemon.

My Reddit AMA on the Law of Web Scraping

34 speckx 2026-10-12 18:08:55 UTC blog.ericgoldman.org Llama Share 5

The AMA discussed the law of web scraping, with the expert emphasizing that it's a complex and multi-faceted topic. The law is unsettled, making it difficult to provide clear answers.

The gap in shared understanding of LLM capability is widening

658 albertzeyer 2026-10-11 21:08:55 UTC twitter.com/karpathy Llama Share 958

The gap in understanding of Large Language Model (LLM) capabilities is widening, with 75% of the population having little to no interaction. The funnel represents a sharp increase in users from casual and infrequent to professional-grade systems, with only 0.00006% accessing frontier-grade systems internally.

Fridges in French supermarkets hit by cyber attack

131 cataflam 2026-10-12 16:08:55 UTC bbc.com Llama Share 84

Hundreds of French supermarkets were hit by a cyber attack that caused their fridges and freezers to heat up, spoiling millions of euros worth of food. The attack targeted software provided by Danfoss, affecting over 500 stores across France.

Type-safe HTML templating in Zig

216 lukaslalinsky 2026-10-12 05:08:55 UTC lalinsky.com Llama Share 78

The author has created a templating library for Zig, called zt, which is an adaptation of Templ to Zig. It allows for type-safe and fast template rendering with safe defaults and no runtime errors.

I Found a $90k Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in Google

141 soeckly 2026-10-12 08:08:55 UTC simonkoeck.com Llama Share 65

The author discovered a vulnerability in Google's OAuth flow where a client secret was leaked in a cookie, allowing an attacker to forge valid sessions. To fix this, each deployment should use its own high-entropy Flask SECRET_KEY and store the OAuth flow object on the server.

Total Annihilation, rebuilt for modern computers

650 jttnr 2026-10-11 20:08:55 UTC nanolathe.gg Llama Share 247

A modern, MIT-licensed engine reimagines Total Annihilation through clean-room research, offering a browser demo and full game installation. The engine features improved graphics, camera controls, and online play capabilities with existing game files.

Reverse engineer anything with agents, from app behavior down to native binaries

46 taytus 2026-10-12 17:08:55 UTC github.com/morluto Llama Share 10

The REA tool allows agents to inspect and analyze apps without source code, providing evidence and limitations behind each conclusion. It connects to various tools for native binaries, JavaScript, Electron apps, .NET assemblies, and websites.

Calculus with Julia

242 subset 2026-10-12 02:08:55 UTC jverzani.github.io Llama Share 46

This set of notes uses Julia to learn calculus, combining graphical, numerical, algebraic, and verbal components. The goal is to use technology effectively while focusing on concepts rather than computer mechanics.

(Post-Quantum) Cryptographic Right Answers

58 gavide 2026-10-12 14:08:55 UTC words.filippo.io Llama Share 7

Cryptographic best practices have evolved since 2024, with a focus on post-quantum cryptography and hybrid encryption. Developers should use established PQ solutions like HPKE and ML-KEM-768 for key exchange and authentication.