A Herculaneum scroll has been read for the first time

234 verditelabs 2026-06-25 16:34:17 UTC scrollprize.org Llama Share 65

Scientists have virtually unwrapped and read a 2,000-year-old Herculaneum scroll, PHerc. 1667, without damaging it. The scroll contains a Stoic philosophical treatise on ethics, dated to the 2nd century BC, and is the first to be read continuously from start to end.

IBM debuts sub-1 nanometer chip technology

90 porridgeraisin 2026-06-25 15:34:17 UTC newsroom.ibm.com Llama Share 55

IBM unveiled a sub-1 nanometer chip technology with a revolutionary transistor architecture at the 0.7 nm node, nearly doubling transistor density. The breakthrough offers up to 50% more performance and 70% greater energy efficiency, enabling future advancements in computing and AI.

Oxide computer 3D rack guided tour

37 darthcloud 2026-06-25 17:34:17 UTC explorer.oxide.computer Full Share 13

Explore the Oxide Cloud Computer in 3D. Navigate from rack to sleds to CPUs with guided tours of the components that make up the Cloud Computer.

Zig's new bitCast semantics and LLVM back end improvements

143 kouosi 2026-06-25 14:34:17 UTC ziglang.org Llama Share 40

The Zig compiler has made several improvements in 2026, including a new ELF linker with fast incremental compilation, improved LLVM backend, and enhanced build system. These changes aim to improve performance, usability, and stability, with features like incremental compilation, lazy type analysis, and better error messages.

I built a GPU back end for Emacs

66 andros 2026-06-25 17:34:17 UTC en.andros.dev Llama Share 18

A developer created a GPU display backend for Emacs, using Metal on macOS and OpenGL on Linux, with a neutral driver layer for abstraction. The project was rejected due to the use of an LLM-generated contribution, but led to a valuable conversation about performance, software freedom, and AI in code.

OS9Map

69 LaSombra 2026-06-25 15:34:17 UTC yllan.org Full Share 8

OS9Map lets you browse OpenStreetMap on Mac OS 9. Search for landmarks and addresses, and save the places you care about as bookmarks for next time. Smooth scrolling map canvas — drag with the mouse to pan; nearby tiles load as you go. Bookmarks — save the places you visit often and return to them from the menu in one click.

Apple raises prices of MacBooks, iPads

339 virgildotcodes 2026-06-25 13:34:17 UTC reuters.com Full Share 549

Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker

You can't unit test for taste

195 kalli 2026-06-25 12:34:17 UTC dev.karltryggvason.com Llama Share 80

The user built an app called In the Long Run, which allows users to virtually run famous routes worldwide and view points of interest along the way. They used GeoNames data, Python, and DuckDB to create a pipeline that enriches the app with relevant points of interest, overcoming challenges with AI hallucinations and biases.

Besimple AI (YC P25) Is Hiring

0 2026-06-25 17:34:17 UTC ycombinator.com Llama Share

Besimple AI is hiring a Strategic Projects Lead - Audio Data to own high-priority audio data projects end to end through their platform, translating customer requirements into executable workflows and identifying platform gaps to improve features. The ideal candidate has 3-7+ years of experience in data operations, AI data delivery, and annotation operations, with a strong operator mindset, ...

Show HN: I made Google Trends for Hacker News by indexing 18 years of comments

461 ytkimirti 2026-06-25 14:34:17 UTC hackernewstrends.com Llama Share 120

The tech industry has seen numerous lead-swaps and changing of the guard across various fields including cloud platforms, AI, programming languages, frameworks, and more. Key players like Cloudflare, Vercel, OpenAI, Nvidia, AMD, and others have vied for dominance in their respective areas over the years.

Windows 10 quietly gets one more year of support and updates

111 bundie 2026-06-25 16:34:17 UTC neowin.net Llama Share 74

Windows 10's Extended Security Updates program now ends on October 12, 2027, giving users more time to update to a newer OS or hardware. Users can enroll in ESU until then, with existing enrollments automatically continuing through the new end date.

Half-Life 2 in a Browser

576 panza 2026-06-25 06:34:17 UTC hl2.slqnt.dev Full Share 232

Downloading...

Tw-fade: pure CSS scroll-driven edge masking

48 petekp 2026-06-25 15:34:17 UTC pete.design Full Share 17

Fades appear only when there is more content to scroll, then ease away again at either edge. Eased alpha ramps dissolve content into the surface instead of ending on a clipped line.

Show HN: Chess-Inspired Roguelike

30 cowboy_henk 2026-06-25 16:34:17 UTC princechazz.com Full Share 10

A seeded chess-pathfinding roguelite. Guide Prince Chazz across the board, dodging enemy pieces, and race the per-seed leaderboard.

Early adversity leaves lasting molecular imprint across the body: primate study

23 gmays 2026-06-25 15:34:17 UTC medicalxpress.com Full Share 2

We’re checking your connection to prevent automated abuse

Anthropic says Alibaba illicitly extracted Claude AI model capabilities

717 htrp 2026-06-25 00:34:17 UTC reuters.com Full Share 1157

Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker

Physicists Track and Trap the Elusive Neutrino

23 ibobev 2026-06-25 15:34:17 UTC quantamagazine.org Llama Share 3

Physicists Clyde Cowan and Frederick Reines detected neutrinos in 1956 using a massive device. Neutrino detectors have since been built to study these particles, revealing their secrets and answering questions about the universe.

52-hertz whale

43 brightbeige 2026-06-25 14:34:17 UTC en.wikipedia.org Llama Share 4

The 52-hertz whale is an unidentified species that emits a unique 52 Hz frequency call in the Pacific Ocean, detected since the late 1980s. Its call patterns resemble neither blue nor fin whales, and it has been detected every year since 1989.

Advanced Nintendo Entertainment System (ANES) – NES Modded to Use 2 PPUs

27 zdw 2026-06-25 15:34:17 UTC github.com/decrazyo Llama Share 6

This NES mod uses two PPU chips for advanced graphics, requiring a modified console and donor parts. The process involves modifying the motherboard and installing a custom socket for the 74LS139 chip.

How to get your first customers [video]

42 aurenvale 2026-06-25 14:34:17 UTC ycombinator.com Full Share 12

Startup School: In this episode of Startup School, YC Visiting Partner Max Kolysh draws on dozens of YC founder stories to explain how to identify the right buyers, start conversations, and turn them into your first customers.

Show HN: Turn native language audio into flashcards and shadowing practice

59 alder 2026-06-25 13:34:17 UTC lingochunk.com Full Share 26

Comprehensible input that sticks. Turn the audio you study into native-voice Anki cards.

LastPass notifies users of yet another data breach

384 mooreds 2026-06-25 10:34:17 UTC 9to5mac.com Llama Share 166

LastPass users are warned about stolen personal data due to a breach at market research firm Klue, which exposed customer contact information and support case data. LastPass has notified law enforcement, revoked employee access, and recommended customers be vigilant of phishing attacks.

Show HN: MiniPCs.zip – Charting the Pareto frontier of Mini PCs

68 yathern 2026-06-25 13:34:17 UTC minipcs.zip Llama Share 27

The site performs twice-daily scans of MiniPCs on Amazon and eBay, plotting prices and specs. It allows users to adjust search dimensions, such as CPU vs Graphics, using interactive features.

Cloudflare launched self-managed OAuth for all

317 terryds 2026-06-25 02:34:17 UTC blog.cloudflare.com Llama Share 137

Cloudflare upgraded its OAuth engine to improve performance and security. The upgrade allowed for self-managed OAuth, enabling customers to create and manage their own OAuth clients.

Political bias in AI: Where the AI models stand

38 mektrik 2026-06-25 13:34:17 UTC trakkr.ai Llama Share 103

This study measures AI models' political bias by asking them open questions, classifying their answers, and plotting the results. The results show each model's stance on politics, economics, and society, without implying which stance is good.

The disappearance of Japan's animators

71 andsoitis 2026-06-25 12:34:17 UTC economist.com Llama Share 60

The anime industry is facing a labour crisis despite its growing popularity, with a shortage of animators and poor working conditions. The industry's shift to contract labour and outsourcing has led to a lack of on-the-job training and a decline in the number of animators.

Deno 2.9

112 enz 2026-06-25 16:34:17 UTC deno.com Llama Share 41

Deno 2.9 introduces deno desktop, a new way to build native desktop applications from the web stack, and improves performance with faster startup, memory use, and HTTP throughput.

Show HN: Bible as RAG Database

99 jacksonastone 2026-06-25 12:34:17 UTC crosscanon.com Llama Share 66

The user listed the books of the Bible in order. The list includes both the Old and New Testaments.

Mixing Visual and Textual Code

62 doppioandante 2026-06-25 06:34:17 UTC arxiv.org Llama Share 41

Hybrid ClojureScript is a new programming language that combines textual and visual syntax for geometric ideas. It allows developers to add interactive visual elements to their code without disrupting their workflow.

European Commission lines up Amazon and Microsoft for cloud gatekeeper status

34 Bender 2026-06-25 16:34:17 UTC theregister.com Llama Share 8

The European Commission may designate AWS and Azure as gatekeepers under the Digital Markets Act, imposing requirements and fines if not met. The designation would aim to ensure fair, open, and competitive markets for cloud services in the EU.