GPT-5.6

657 logickkk1 2026-07-09 17:46:48 UTC openai.com Qwen Share 453

OpenAI launches GPT-5.6 (Sol, Terra, Luna), with Sol leading in coding, cybersecurity, and science efficiency, outperforming prior models and competitors. Enhanced ultra mode, cost-effective tiers, and robust safeguards boost performance-per-dollar and safety for diverse professional tasks.

ChatGPT Work

237 Tiberium 2026-07-09 17:46:48 UTC openai.com Qwen Share 100

ChatGPT Work automates complex, multi-step tasks across apps and files using GPT-5.6, streamlining workflows like budget analysis and campaign creation. It integrates with tools like Slack and Google Drive, supports scheduled tasks, and offers enterprise security, rolling out to Pro, Enterprise, and Edu plans.

GLM 5.2 is nearly as accurate as a human book keeper

62 adamkurkiewicz 2026-07-09 18:46:48 UTC toot-books.pages.dev Qwen Share 30

GLM 5.2 prepared a nearly perfect UK SME VAT return with 59 transactions in 68 minutes at 2.73 USD, achieving a 7p net error but misclassifying share capital and confusing VAT categories. Despite minor errors, the model demonstrated AI's potential to automate bookkeeping, reducing costs compared to human accountants.

Show HN: 18 Words

662 pompomsheep 2026-07-09 13:46:48 UTC 18words.com Full Share 247

Play 18 Words: a fast daily word challenge. Solve each scrambled word before the timer runs out and see how many of 18 you can survive.

EU Parliament greenlights Chat Control 1.0

691 rapnie 2026-07-09 11:46:48 UTC patrick-breyer.de Llama Share 354

The European Parliament allowed the interim "Chat Control 1.0" regulation to pass, permitting mass scanning of private communications until 2028. Negotiations for a permanent regulation will resume in September, with the EU Parliament pushing for targeted detection orders and stricter security standards.

Hy3

225 andai 2026-07-09 15:46:48 UTC hy.tencent.com Qwen Share 62

Hy3 outperforms similar-size models and rivals larger open-source models in productivity tasks, achieving 2.67/4 in expert evaluations. It addresses stability, hallucination, and context retention issues, is open-sourced under Apache 2.0, and reduces API costs.

Buried Apple Feature Turns an iPhone into the Perfect Kids' Dumb Phone

99 PotatoNinja 2026-07-09 16:46:48 UTC wired.com Qwen Share 57

A parent uses iOS 17's Assistive Access to create a secure, limited-app "dumb phone" for their child, blocking internet/social media while retaining tracking and essentials. The setup repurposes old devices affordably, though Apple undermarkets this feature despite its child-safety benefits.

A possible future for Damn Interesting

139 mzur 2026-07-09 15:46:48 UTC damninteresting.com Qwen Share 12

Alan Bellows, founder of Damn Interesting, is launching a fundraiser to regain time for the project after transitioning to a full-time job, which has limited his ability to write and manage the site. The goal is to counter the influx of AI-generated content by funding more long-form articles, with donations separate from regular operational expenses.

Girls Just Wanna Have Fast MPMC Queues with Bounded Waiting

74 EvgeniyZh 2026-07-09 15:46:48 UTC nahla.dev Qwen Share 12

The author designed a lock-free queue using atomic counters and state/data buffers, initially mistakenly labeled as wait-free; it ensures bounded wait times but risks overflow with extreme usage. Benchmarks show good scalability, though performance peaks vary with core utilization, and drivable operations help mitigate head-of-line blocking.

TLS certificates for internal services done right

92 mrl5 2026-07-09 15:46:48 UTC tuxnet.dev Qwen Share 62

The article explains securing internal services (like Grafana) with split-horizon DNS and a reverse proxy (nginx) using ACME (Let's Encrypt) certificates, avoiding self-signed cert issues. It leverages a WAF via nginx and NetBird's Custom Zones to restrict access, ensuring TLS works seamlessly for both internal and external clients without manual client-side trust configurations.

Wildcard (YC W25) Is Hiring a Founding Engineer

0 2026-07-09 17:46:48 UTC ycombinator.com Qwen Share

Wildcard, a fast-growing agentic commerce platform, seeks a Founding Engineer to build infrastructure and product for AI-driven retail optimization. The role requires owning end-to-end systems, leveraging AI tools, and shaping product direction with direct impact on company success.

The glass backbone: Why the Army's logistics will break in the next war

202 baud147258 2026-07-09 13:46:48 UTC mwi.westpoint.edu Qwen Share 256

The US Army's efficiency-driven sustainment model, optimized for permissive environments, is ill-suited for modern multidomain warfare, where survival under persistent attack determines victory. Historical and contemporary conflicts show that centralized logistics collapse under attrition, demanding decentralized, survivable sustainment networks to match industrial-scale combat endurance.

How to Start a Ruby Meetup

20 mooreds 2026-07-09 18:46:48 UTC guides.rubyevents.org Qwen Share 4

A practical guide to launching and sustaining a Ruby meetup emphasizes securing a venue, promoting through direct outreach, and fostering community through consistent events. It highlights maintaining momentum via adaptable formats, inclusive culture, and shared leadership to ensure long-term growth and community impact.

Muse Spark 1.1

246 ot 2026-07-09 14:46:48 UTC ai.meta.com Full Share 144

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Launch HN: Context.dev (YC S26) – API to get structured data from any website

52 TheYahiaBakour 2026-07-09 15:46:48 UTC context.dev Qwen Share 39

Context.dev offers an API for web scraping, brand data extraction, and logo retrieval, with plans from Free to Enterprise. It includes self-service sign-up, a startup discount, and supports AI agents with tiered pricing and scalable credits.

No leap second will be introduced at the end of December 2026

175 ChrisArchitect 2026-07-09 14:46:48 UTC datacenter.iers.org Qwen Share 142

The IERS confirms no leap second will be added at the end of December 2026, keeping UTC-TAI at -37 seconds. Leap seconds may occur in June or December based on UT1-TAI, with updates provided every six months via Bulletin C.

Train SIM Created by Just One Person Is Being Called the Best Ever Made

26 oumua_don17 2026-07-09 17:46:48 UTC kotaku.com Qwen Share 0

Running Train, a hyper-realistic train sim by solo dev Novatetsu Games, blends fictional Japanese landscapes with intricate details like logical powerlines and weather effects, offering immersive gameplay through precise controls or free camera exploration. Praised for its stunning realism and dedication to detail, it’s hailed as a top-tier simulation with plans for expanded routes and features.

Opinionated and Easy Pi.dev Configuration

71 lwhsiao 2026-07-09 15:46:48 UTC lazypi.org Full Share 45

One command installs 60+ community skills, 67 themes, MCP support, sub-agent support, Claude Code CLI provider support, memory, and more. You're left with a curated starting point that gets you an exciting, useful experience immediately, without the research and configuration tax.

Show HN: I mapped 8.5M research papers into an interactive atlas

36 leonickson 2026-07-09 17:46:48 UTC tomesphere.com Full Share 7

Loading the full 3M-paper set (~45 MB of binary point buffers). Takes 10–20 seconds. After this it’s cached — pan and zoom are instant. If you’re on a slow connection or mobile, consider browsing /paper pages first — the atlas is the heaviest surface on the site. Streaming the arXiv corpus — the legend, field lens, and per-paper insights light up here once it lands.

How should group chats work in decentralized systems?

29 Realman78 2026-07-09 17:46:48 UTC marindedic.com Qwen Share 16

Kiyeovo, a decentralized P2P messenger, uses creator-controlled group membership with symmetric-key epochs and DHT for message storage, prioritizing decentralization over dynamic scalability. Trade-offs include single-point-of-failure risks and complex offline message handling, balancing security and usability in serverless group chats.

Show HN: Analog Watch

72 ezekg 2026-07-09 14:46:48 UTC analog.watch Full Share 64

A minigame where you read 3 analog clocks as fast as you can. Daily challenges and freeplay modes.

Meta reuses old RAM in new servers with custom bridge chip

257 ihsw 2026-07-09 07:46:48 UTC networkworld.com Llama Share 173

Meta developed Vistara, a custom chip to reuse older memory in new servers, improving efficiency and reducing costs. This technology can help address the rising memory prices and shortage, which may last until 2027.

New open access book on history of computers and politics

47 mckelveyf 2026-07-09 14:46:48 UTC mitpress.mit.edu Full Share 4

You don't have permission to access "http://mitpress.mit.edu/9780262053198/simpolitics/" on this server.

AI changes the economics of software rewrites

79 cinooo 2026-07-09 10:46:48 UTC thetruthasiseeitnow.com Llama Share 86

The model's performance is determined by its training data and context, with established patterns in popular tech stacks giving it an advantage. A codebase rewrite can help rebuild around clear patterns, leveraging AI strengths and reducing the time spent on teaching it proprietary languages.

Why the Next Era of AI Is About Infrastructure, Not Just Models

6 royapakzad 2026-07-09 18:46:48 UTC blog.mozilla.ai Prefix Share 0

Here’s how I see the evolution of AI in enterprises over the last few years: Autumn of 2022, the world thinks it’s going into a recession. IT budgets are frozen for 2023. November 30, 2022: ChatGPT launches, and the non-technical parts of the C-Suite have a tangible interaction point with AI - a simple chat interface available online. CEOs, CFOs, CROs go home for the holidays and are wowed by ...

Spider venom kills varroa mites without harming honeybees

271 Jedd 2026-07-09 05:46:48 UTC connectsci.au Llama Share 123

Researchers found peptides in Tasmanian cave spider and giant Japanese funnel-web spider venom that can kill varroa mites without harming honeybees. These biodegradable peptides could lead to a sustainable treatment for varroa mite infestations in honeybee hives.

What is Bending Spoons? The little-known AOL and Vimeo owner that's now public

52 jack1689 2026-07-09 14:46:48 UTC techcrunch.com Qwen Share 76

Bending Spoons acquires and transforms digital brands using tech/AI, maintaining long-term ownership despite layoffs and pricing changes, backed by strong investor confidence and a $1.31B 2025 revenue. Its strategy, blending private equity tactics with growth through high-profile acquisitions like Evernote and Eventbrite, aims to scale further via AI-driven efficiency and selective take-privates.

How to Follow a Drummer

10 sashyo 2026-07-09 17:46:48 UTC drummate.app Qwen Share 12

DRUMMATE is a system where drummers lead tempo and dynamics, with electronics adapting via a phase-locked loop that smooths tempo shifts and ignores syncopation, avoiding rigid clocking. It prioritizes human-like "coasting" during uncertainty and real-time scheduling to maintain groove, contrasting with DJ software's lookahead and rigid quantization.

What's slowing down the AI buildout

49 droidjj 2026-07-09 11:46:48 UTC worksinprogress.news Llama Share 106

The rapid growth of AI and data centers is straining power grids worldwide, with the US grid operators facing a huge backlog of projects waiting for connection due to an inflexible first-come, first-served queue. To address this bottleneck, experts suggest implementing auctions to prioritize high-quality projects, adopting energy-only service, and linking prices to real-time costs to ...

Show HN: Devthropology – Better Insights for GitHub Repos

25 dpc94 2026-07-09 17:46:48 UTC devthropology.com Full Share 6