Qwen 3.8 27B

1031 erdaltoprak 2026-08-14 15:22:24 UTC huggingface.co Llama Share 658

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.

The other Sean Byrne doesn't exist

37 rdl 2026-08-15 04:22:24 UTC conic.al Llama Share 9

The author's name was incorrectly matched to a U.S. government restricted-party list, causing him to be denied access to the App Store Connect and other services. The match appears to be due to a fabricated identity used by an Irish aircraft-parts company in 2009.

Coin-sized device can hack a Boeing 737

24 _tk_ 2026-08-15 05:22:24 UTC wired.com Llama Share 1

Researchers have found a way to hack into an airplane's autopilot system by physically accessing the plane and plugging in a device that can send electrical signals to spoof commands. This technique, called "Bus Driver," could potentially cause planes to crash or divert off course.

Going Dark, and the era of law enforcement hacking

288 vslira 2026-08-14 21:22:24 UTC blog.cryptographyengineering.com Llama Share 138

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.

Magnitude 7.7 Earthquake – 68 km NNW of Ende, Indonesia

165 Bender 2026-08-15 01:22:24 UTC earthquake.usgs.gov Full Share 35

The Earthquake Event Page application supports most recent browsers, view supported browsers. Or, try our Real-time Notifications, Feeds, and Web Services.

The Ploopy A+ Trackball Is Here

84 big_toast 2026-08-15 01:22:24 UTC blog.ploopy.co Llama Share 38

The A+ trackball design has been improved with new features, including two knobs for high-resolution scrolling and a detachable wrist rest. It will be available for preorder on August 19th at $99CAD, building upon the successful original Adept design.

Google is making private AI practical with homomorphic encryption

344 u1hcw9nx 2026-08-14 16:22:24 UTC blog.google Llama Share 204

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.

eigendrum

100 bookofjoe 2026-08-14 22:22:24 UTC eigendrum.com Llama Share 23

Eigendrum is a software that solves the eigenvalue problem for drum shapes, allowing users to create and analyze different drum sounds. It uses numerical methods to find the smallest eigenvalues of a stiffness and mass matrix, producing accurate results even for complex shapes.

RustDesk now supports true unattended remote access on Wayland

258 rustdesk 2026-08-14 16:22:24 UTC rustdesk.com Llama Share 112

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.

Simplifying and Refactoring Introductory Calculus (2018)

67 E-Reverance 2026-08-15 00:22:24 UTC arxiv.org Llama Share 25

First-year calculus can be simplified by streamlining multiple processes into fewer concepts, increasing flexibility and capability for students. arXivLabs is a framework that allows collaborators to develop new features while maintaining openness, community, excellence, and user data privacy values.

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

730 DemiGuru 2026-08-14 19:22:24 UTC pcworld.com Llama Share 278

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.

AI by Hand

263 sans_souse 2026-08-14 16:22:24 UTC byhand.ai Full Share 20

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

Ask HN: How do you keep up with HN these days?

5 simonebrunozzi 2026-08-15 06:00:24 UTC news.ycombinator.com Full Share 0

In the last 2-3 years, mostly because of AI, keeping up with interesting articles on HN has become harder and harder. How do you deal with it? Besides the simple solution of simply ignoring interesting stuff more and more.

Unearthing a 31 year old Easter egg in Ecco the Dolphin

64 bbayles 2026-08-14 22:22:24 UTC 32bits.substack.com Full Share 14

This Hi-Fi Tape Recorder Changed Radio Forever

34 Jimmc414 2026-08-15 01:22:24 UTC spectrum.ieee.org Llama Share 6

A German engineer, Fritz Pfleumer, developed the Magnetophon reel-to-reel magnetic tape recorder in 1928. The device was later improved and introduced at the 1935 Berlin Radio Show by AEG, where it became a powerful tool for both political messaging and military strategy under Adolf Hitler's regime.

Show HN: A website for exploring historical photographs of my city

18 uneekname 2026-08-15 02:22:24 UTC yesterdays.maprva.org Full Share 8

Place historical images of Richmond, Virginia on the map!

Super Mario Derivations

85 domenkozar 2026-08-14 21:22:24 UTC fzakaria.com Llama Share 15

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.

Maximizing the value of your Claude Code sessions

173 twapi 2026-08-14 16:22:24 UTC claude.com Llama Share 110

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.

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

170 speckx 2026-08-14 14:22:24 UTC heyjonny.dev Llama Share 66

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.

Show HN: ThoughtDAG – An editable context graph for LLM conversations

4 chatchan 2026-08-15 05:22:24 UTC chenxiachan.github.io Full Share 0

One: record the database version. Two: use independent reviewers. Three: resolve conflicts with a third reviewer. Answer updated in place No hidden memory selector. What the model sees, why, and what was removed stay visible in the graph. Visible Editable Inspectable

Introducing Toast 1

192 mplappert 2026-08-14 15:22:24 UTC mixedbread.com Llama Share 59

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.

I close SSH port 22 (and what I use instead)

44 speckx 2026-08-15 03:22:24 UTC michelebologna.net Llama Share 51

The author describes a method to make SSH servers more secure by using Single Packet Authorization (SPA) with fwknop, which authenticates clients before opening the port. This approach prevents zero-day attacks and reduces exposure to the internet.

Ultraviolet Bird Photography

133 EndXA 2026-08-14 15:22:24 UTC uvbirds.com Llama Share 23

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.

The End of Mathematics

12 practal 2026-08-15 04:22:24 UTC daniellitt.com Llama Share 4

The author reflects on the potential future of mathematics, where AI becomes robustly superhuman but mathematical progress stalls due to over-reliance on models and lack of human engagement. This could lead to a decline in quality science and mathematicians disconnected from underlying mathematics.

GLM-5.3: Frontier coding with emergent cyber capabilities

1067 pella 2026-08-14 06:22:24 UTC z.ai Full Share 525

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

90 rbanffy 2026-08-14 15:22:24 UTC pascal.hansotten.com Llama Share 29

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.

Racket v9.3

64 privong 2026-08-14 18:22:24 UTC blog.racket-lang.org Llama Share 2

Racket's teaching languages and package manager have been updated, offering more flexibility and control. The project welcomes new contributors to its community-developed open-source initiative.

Why does Opus 5 feel worse to work with?

831 numeri 2026-08-14 10:22:24 UTC mun-logadan.github.io Llama Share 757

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.

Show HN: Deltix – AI Driven Testing

21 oneounceman 2026-08-15 03:22:24 UTC app.deltix.ai Llama Share 7

Deltix runs a task on an iOS simulator to test if a real user can complete it, providing feedback in seconds. The agent navigates the app like a first-time user, capturing every step and saving successful paths as deterministic playbooks for future testing.

Show HN: Ember – Redshift safe color palettes

86 carpdiem 2026-08-14 19:22:24 UTC github.com/carpdiem Llama Share 19

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.