Total Annihilation, rebuilt for modern computers

32 jttnr 2026-10-11 18:06:47 UTC nanolathe.gg Llama Share 15

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.

Terence Tao: Math 2.0 [pdf]

159 Anon84 2026-10-11 13:47:47 UTC teorth.github.io Llama Share 195

Mathematicians are using AI to solve long-standing problems, but the field needs more transparent assessments of AI capabilities and consideration of human expertise. This shift may lead to new "difficulty landscapes" in mathematics research.

How to Build Wealth as a Career Person

46 doppp 2026-10-11 16:47:47 UTC asheradeniyi.com Llama Share 33

A successful career can be a reliable wealth-building engine, providing income, training, relationships and credibility. By increasing the value of their work and retaining a meaningful part of the value they receive, individuals can build assets that continue to serve them after their salary is paid.

apsw: Another Python SQLite Wrapper

19 tosh 2026-10-11 17:47:47 UTC github.com/rogerbinns Llama Share 5

APSW is a Python library that enhances the SQLite database engine, providing additional features and improved developer experience. It's recommended to use APSW for full SQLite functionality, especially when using async frameworks or requiring advanced features like full text search.

The tilde in your PATH may not be your HOME

161 arusekk 2026-10-11 12:47:47 UTC disconnect3d.pl Llama Share 95

The nono agent sandboxing tool warned about a suspicious PATH entry, which was ~/.local/bin/ due to tilde expansion. The warning advised replacing ~ with $HOME in .bashrc/.zshrc/.profile files for security.

LineageOS 24.0

341 timschumi 2026-10-11 06:47:47 UTC lineageos.org Llama Share 128

LineageOS 24.0 is released, celebrating its 10-year milestone and featuring Android 17-based updates with security patches from August 2025 to October 2026.

Valen's Memory Safety: A New Kind of Borrow Checking

99 verdagon 2026-10-11 12:47:47 UTC verdagon.dev Llama Share 42

The author is exploring memory safety approaches and blending them together to create a powerful yet simple borrow checker. They propose solving three challenges: vague, arcane, and complex data handling.

How I reverse engineered a commercial spatial audio effect

40 epestr 2026-10-11 15:47:47 UTC epestr.com Llama Share 15

The author created a Linux program to enhance audio playback by simulating the effect of sound coming from different directions, using techniques like psychoacoustic modeling and impulse response measurement. The program was able to accurately reproduce the desired spatial effects without requiring prior knowledge of audio processing or complex algorithms.

I paid people to try and follow my README

311 edent 2026-10-11 12:47:47 UTC shkspr.mobi Llama Share 165

The author believes documentation should be written with real users in mind, not just developers. They tested ActivityBot's README by having real users test it and provide feedback, resulting in a significantly improved document.

Akhetonics Photonic Computing: 1,000x Faster CPUs

18 peter_d_sherman 2026-10-11 16:47:47 UTC medium.com/@timventura Full Share 4

I'm sorry, but you still have to think

159 drogus 2026-10-11 14:47:47 UTC itsallaboutthebit.com Llama Share 58

DHH asked a clanker to rewrite Campfire Once from Ruby on Rails in Rust, Elixir, and Go without reading the code himself. The results show that non-functional differences between languages are significant due to lack of specificity in prompts.

NYC's "Click to Cancel" rule is now in effect

14 gregsadetsky 2026-10-11 18:03:47 UTC nyc.gov Llama Share 0

New York City enforces a rule requiring businesses to make cancellation as easy as signing up, with penalties for non-compliance starting at $525. Consumers can file complaints online and receive assistance from the Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP).

Show HN: BetterWispr – Free, open-source dictation for Mac

92 kartik017 2026-10-11 12:47:47 UTC betterwispr.com Llama Share 64

BetterWispr is a Mac app that transcribes speech into text, with customizable tone and style for various apps. It uses local models on the Mac, without cloud transcription or subscription requirements.

The RAM shortage is bringing back DDR4

214 1potato 2026-10-11 03:47:47 UTC theverge.com Llama Share 203

Intel and AMD are releasing new CPUs that support DDR4 RAM, a move to address the ongoing RAM shortage. This allows users to upgrade their PCs without having to switch to more expensive DDR5 memory.

A Cray-1 supercomputer replica from 30 "obsolete" Mac Minis

26 pseudolus 2026-10-11 13:47:47 UTC arstechnica.com Llama Share 11

The Museo de Historia de la Computación in Spain has unveiled a 1:1 scale replica of the Cray-1 supercomputer using 30 old Mac Minis, achieving 1.3 teraflops performance. The project showcases how computer architecture has evolved since 1976 and is now on permanent display at the museum.

2D Vehicles

592 Michelangelo11 2026-10-10 18:47:47 UTC patkerr.co.uk Llama Share 113

The original simulation combined a 2D rigid body with simple models of a car, ship and brick. It used proper rigid-body physics to handle rotation and added a vehicle simulation layer for tyres, which was an approximate but effective model at the time.

Weave (YC W25) is hiring ML, AI, product, & design engineers

0 2026-10-11 12:47:47 UTC jobs.ashbyhq.com Full Share

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Nitter: Update Oct 10th seeking funding and legal help

361 ForHackernews 2026-10-11 10:47:47 UTC nitter.net Llama Share 170

X Corp. sent cease and desist letters to Nitter, demanding its takedown and threatening legal action. The project's developer is seeking funding and legal help to fight the demands.

3rd Yandex Cloud Data Center Was Hit

449 defly 2026-10-11 07:47:47 UTC status.yandex.cloud Full Share 544

Most up-to-the-minute information on service availability, timeline & reports of Yandex Cloud

We're unlocking the biggest mysteries of the clitoris

23 Vaslo 2026-10-11 17:58:47 UTC sciencefocus.com Llama Share 2

Researchers are studying the clitoris to better understand its anatomy and function, which has been neglected in medical research due to historical biases. Recent studies have revealed a complex network of nerves and potential links to pain relief, orgasm, and female health issues.

A city-building game in which the city would prefer you didn't

497 JumpCrisscross 2026-10-10 20:47:47 UTC housing.over.pizza Full Share 165

A city-building game about trying to get housing built in San Francisco. By Oliver Sin.

Build your own decision model

432 softwaredoug 2026-10-10 23:47:47 UTC nishtahir.com Llama Share 97

A system one decision model uses a single pass to generate output by selecting the highest probability option from a constrained set, but may not guarantee accuracy. Calibrating the model's confidence scores through temperature scaling can improve its accuracy and match its true probabilities.

IRCv3

260 basilikum 2026-10-11 10:47:47 UTC ircv3.net Llama Share 237

The IRCv3 Working Group develops and tests changes to the IRC client protocol, with specifications including RFC1459 and RFC2812. The group also defines extensions for easier development of advanced client features.

The Lightbulb Computer

559 oskarth 2026-10-10 18:47:47 UTC lightbulbcomputer.com Llama Share 93

The author proposes the "Lightbulb Computer," a device that combines a projector with computer vision, allowing users to interact with information in their real-world environment. This device aims to provide a more natural and convivial way of computing, reducing distractions and promoting social interactions.

YouTuber builds 'Flock-like' camera to track police vehicles, gets police visit

46 ljf 2026-10-11 17:47:47 UTC tomshardware.com Llama Share 17

A Canadian YouTuber was visited by police over his homemade ALPR camera designed to track police cars, mirroring concerns of ordinary citizens about blanket surveillance. The visit sparked a discussion on the irony and need for policies around such networks, following public backlash against Flock Safety's massive national surveillance network.

Playgrnd – tiny tools for making weird, beautiful things

7 eustoria 2026-10-11 16:47:47 UTC playgrnd.tools Full Share 0

A collection of free, single-purpose generative design tools. No accounts, no uploads, everything runs in your browser.

Bot traffic from Yandex

546 walrus01 2026-10-11 10:47:47 UTC radar.cloudflare.com Full Share 207

Documents add to evidence in climate deception case against ExxonMobil

343 gumby 2026-10-11 14:47:47 UTC insideclimatenews.org Llama Share 180

Exxon's internal documents from the 1980s to the 2010s reveal a deliberate strategy to downplay climate change risks and promote fossil fuels, contradicting public statements. The company knew its solutions were unlikely to curb emissions but continued to fund research on biofuels and carbon capture.

Rat's Register Allocator

51 mpweiher 2026-10-11 08:47:47 UTC hexrat.cc Llama Share 3

The rat compiler backend uses a priority bin-packing allocator to map virtual registers to physical registers, with heuristics for handling live ranges and spills. The allocator also implements coalescing and hints to improve code generation.

Plumbers, chains, and famous painters: The history of the pipe operator in R

36 sinnsro 2026-10-11 11:47:47 UTC adolfoalvarez.cl Llama Share 2

The forward pipe operator in R was first introduced by Ben Bolker in 2012, but it wasn't until the magrittr package and dplyr were developed that it became widely used.