Any application that can be written in a system language, eventually will be

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A blogger declares a new law: "Everything that can be written in a system language, eventually will be written in a system language by an LLM." This shift is driven by AI and economy, making languages like Rust and Go more accessible and efficient.

The Hidden Engineering of Runways

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Runways are complex engineering systems requiring careful design and construction to ensure public safety, considering factors like length, direction, and materials. Engineers use various techniques, such as displaced thresholds and Engineered Materials Arresting Systems, to mitigate risks and prevent accidents.

ChatGPT Containers can now run bash, pip/npm install packages and download files

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ChatGPT now supports 11 languages, including Bash, Node.js, and direct execution of JavaScript, Ruby, Perl, PHP, Go, Java, Swift, Kotlin, C, and C++. It can also download files from URLs and install packages via pip and npm.

There is an AI code review bubble

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Greptile is an AI code review tool that focuses on independent code validation, not code generation. It aims to automate code review, test, and QA, freeing human engineers to focus on creative tasks.

Apple introduces new AirTag with longer range and improved findability

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Apple unveiled the new AirTag with enhanced Precision Finding capabilities and a louder speaker, allowing users to locate items from up to 50 percent farther away. The AirTag is available for $29 or $99 for a four-pack, with free personalized engraving and industry-leading protections against unwanted tracking.

People who know the formula for WD-40

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Dithering – Part 2: The Ordered Dithering

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Ordered dithering uses a threshold map to decide each pixel's final color, creating unique visual patterns. The map's arrangement, such as the Bayer Matrix, determines the dithering pattern and can be adjusted for different effects.

JuiceSSH – Give me my pro features back

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Users are experiencing issues with JuiceSSH after a price increase, with some complaining of unresponsive support and an exit scam. A workaround involves patching the app using jadx, ApkTool, and jarsigner to bypass purchase and signature validation.

RIP Low-Code 2014-2025

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Low-code platforms may face an existential threat due to AI coding advancements, which can now ship tools faster, cheaper, and easier. This shift is already visible as companies like Cloud Capital abandon low-code tools for in-house tooling, citing cost savings and velocity gains.

Windows 11's Patch Tuesday nightmare gets worse

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Microsoft has confirmed some Windows 11 users are experiencing boot issues after January 2026 security update. Users need to manually recover their PC by uninstalling the latest security patch.

Pharos: The Lighthouse at Alexandria

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The Pharos lighthouse in Alexandria was a massive structure built to guide ships into the harbor, standing at over 400 feet tall with a complex system of ramps and stairways. It was constructed by the Ptolemies in the 3rd century BC and was considered one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.

You have to know how to drive the car

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To be a successful software engineer, you need to understand how tech companies work and prioritize delivering value to users. Knowing the inner workings of big companies is crucial for achieving your goals, whether it's climbing the ranks, taking it easy, or making a positive impact.

AI code and software craft

The author argues that AI-generated content and software have become ubiquitous, prioritizing efficiency and metrics over craft and human freedom. This has led to a degradation of quality in music, software, and other creative endeavors.

The Adolescence of Technology

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The author warns that humanity is on the cusp of a technological adolescence with AI, which could pose significant risks if not managed carefully. The author outlines five potential risks, including autonomy, misuse, economic disruption, and indirect effects, and suggests a need for a realistic and pragmatic approach to addressing these concerns.

Show HN: TetrisBench – Gemini Flash reaches 66% win rate on Tetris against Opus

No benchmark data yet. Run some AI vs AI games!

Heathrow Drops the Liquids Rule

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London Heathrow (LHR) has officially scrapped its long-standing carry-on liquids limits, removing one of the most frustrating rituals in modern airport security: decanting liquids into 100ml bottles, stuffing them into plastic bags, and pulling them out at the X-ray belt. As of January 23, 2026, travelers departing from all Heathrow terminals (T2, T3, T4, T5) can now keep liquids and large ...

Why autosave is not recovery

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Data loss in web forms is not a new problem. But in modern applications, it has become strangely invisible. Today’s web apps are used more on mobile, across unstable networks, with aggressive browser lifecycle management. Forms are longer, more complex, often multi-step, and users are interrupted constantly. The result is not necessarily more bugs, but more opportunities for normal human ...

Television is 100 years old today

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John Logie Baird demonstrated the first public television in London on January 26, 1926. He invented the first working television system, initially electro-mechanical, and later improved it with electronic components.

France Aiming to Replace Zoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, etc.

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iPhone 5s Gets New Software Update 13 Years After Launch

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Apple released iOS 12.5.8 for iPhone 5s and 6, extending certificate required for iMessage, FaceTime, and device activation until January 2027. This update continues Apple's support for these devices, which launched in 2013 and 2014, for 13 and 12 years respectively.

Fedora Asahi Remix is now working on Apple M3

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On Apple M3, a Linux KDE plasma desktop under Fedora Asahi Remix is now WORKING! Super excited to share this update and happy to answer any questions! Co-credits to noopwafel and Shiz. :)

Porting 100k lines from TypeScript to Rust using Claude Code in a month

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The user successfully ported a 100k lines JavaScript codebase to Rust using Claude Code, a large language model, in 4 weeks with 5000 commits, achieving a 0.003% divergence rate. The Rust port is significantly faster than the original JavaScript implementation, but the user notes that experience and expertise are still required to optimize the codebase and get the best results from LLMs.

Y Combinator website no longer lists Canada as a country it invests in

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Y Combinator has revised its deal terms to exclude Canada as a permitted site of investment, requiring Canadian startups to incorporate elsewhere. This change may deter Canadian startups from joining the program, despite its success in producing unicorns.

Qwen3-Max-Thinking

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Qwen3-Max-Thinking is a flagship reasoning model with improved performance and adaptive tool-use capabilities. It surpasses leading models on key benchmarks and offers a seamless conversational experience with features like Search, Memory, and Code Interpreter.

San Francisco Graffiti

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These photos were taken by city inspectors documenting graffiti violations across San Francisco. I scraped them from the city's website. Street art, through the lens of the law.

After two years of vibecoding, I'm back to writing by hand

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The author initially thought AI coding was a game-changer but found it produced sloppy code that looked good in isolation but lacked overall structure and integrity. They now prefer writing code by hand for most tasks.

OpenFlexure Microscope

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The OpenFlexure Microscope is a customizable, open-source microscope using 3D printed parts and low-cost optics. It achieves high precision motion control with steps below 100 nanometers and stability within a few microns.

Model Market Fit

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The concept of Model Market Fit (MMF) is crucial for AI startups, where the model's capability determines whether the market can pull the product. Founders must be honest about the model's capability gap versus market requirements to succeed in AI.

Show HN: Only 1 LLM can fly a drone

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User compares 7 LLMs in a drone navigation task, where the goal is to locate and identify 3 creatures in a 3D world. Only one model, Gemini Flash, successfully navigated and identified creatures, with the core differentiator being altitude control.

Google AI Overviews cite YouTube more than any medical site for health queries

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Google's AI Overviews rely heavily on YouTube for health information, citing it more than any medical website, despite YouTube not being a medical publisher. Researchers found YouTube made up 4.43% of all AI Overview citations, raising concerns about the accuracy and reliability of health information provided by Google's AI tool.