Livenerf: Has Opus 5.5 been nerfed yet?

461 bryan0 2026-09-29 23:26:40 UTC github.com/ninjahawk Llama Share 193

Livenerf is a benchmark designed to detect whether a frontier model gets worse after launch, using Claude Opus 5.5 as the test subject. It measures drift statistically over thousands of samples and provides detailed statistics on accuracy changes and output token counts.

PSSA: A non-transformer language model written from scratch in Rust

57 sparticle62 2026-09-30 03:26:40 UTC github.com/sparticle62ops Llama Share 14

The PSSA model, a small language model, outperforms the transformer in learning efficiency and text generation speed on the same corpus. It achieves lower training cross-entropy and perplexity compared to the transformer.

Dots: Always-on agents

542 alvis 2026-09-29 17:26:40 UTC openai.com Llama Share 405

Dots are AI-powered agents that assist users with tasks, learn from feedback and adapt to their needs. They can connect to various apps, work independently or in teams, and provide 24/7 support for ambitious projects.

Responsible Release of AI-Generated Mathematics

28 aureianimus 2026-09-30 03:26:40 UTC agmai.org Llama Share 20

We recommend that AI labs release mathematical results responsibly, including providing human understanding and support for development. This includes releasing models, citations, and formalized proofs to ensure transparency and accessibility.

U.S. postal inspectors shut down website selling counterfeit postage labels

205 ilamont 2026-09-29 20:26:40 UTC postalemployeenetwork.com Llama Share 122

US Postal Inspection Service seized an internet domain for operating a counterfeit website selling over 5 million fake USPS postage labels, resulting in $126 million losses. A Pakistani national, Faheem Akram, is charged with conspiracy and wire fraud related to the scheme.

Vermont replacing power plants with home batteries

146 devonnull 2026-09-29 21:26:40 UTC bbc.com Llama Share 117

Vermont's Green Mountain Power has implemented a home battery system, providing over 5,500 homes with energy security during power outages. The virtual power plant is the largest source of power in the state and aims to eliminate all outages by 2030.

NASA asked several former SR-71A staffers to help secret restart

115 ilamont 2026-09-29 23:26:40 UTC aviationweek.com Llama Share 107

NASA is secretly working on returning a 59-year-old Lockheed SR-71A Blackbird to flight, with retired engineer Mike Relja being asked for his expertise. The project faces significant challenges, including lack of spare parts and trained crews, but some possible solutions have been proposed.

America.gov

489 plesiv 2026-09-29 14:26:40 UTC america.gov Full Share 411

Show HN: Real-time Solar System with 526k asteroids and all tracked satellites

185 wanick 2026-09-29 19:26:40 UTC space.bl2.net Full Share 44

Тяни — вращать, колесо — приблизить, клик — карточка и орбита, двойной клик — лететь к телу. WASD — полёт, R/F — вверх/вниз, Q/E и стрелки — поворот, Shift — быстрее. Клик по названию группы — подсветить, 👁 — орбиты

Testing WebGPU data layouts with Facet

10 luu 2026-09-30 04:26:40 UTC mattkeeter.com Llama Share 0

The author created a custom checker function to ensure correct data loading between Rust and WebGPU, as the layout rules differ. The function uses facet's runtime reflection to inspect struct sizes and offsets at runtime.

How Delhi cut electricity loss from 50 to 5 percent

487 rbanffy 2026-09-29 13:26:40 UTC spectrum.ieee.org Llama Share 277

The author recounts a common scene in 2002 Delhi where frequent power outages plagued the city, causing chaos and economic losses. However, over the past quarter century, Delhi's grid has transformed into a reliable system with minimal power losses.

GPT 6.1 Sol: Near-Astra intelligence for a fifth of the price

871 crorella 2026-09-29 17:26:40 UTC openai.com Llama Share 791

GPT-6.1 Sol is a new upgrade to GPT-6 Sol, offering improved performance and cost savings for everyday work tasks. It matches GPT-6 Astra's intelligence at one-fifth of its standard input and output token prices, delivering substantial improvements across complex professional tasks.

RSS Feeds for Last.fm

25 Baljhin 2026-09-30 03:26:40 UTC lfm.xiffy.nl Llama Share 5

User wants an RSS feed of their Last.fm tracks, and the creator provides a solution by asking for their username.

Backblaze drive stats for Q2 2026

151 HieronymusBosch 2026-09-29 16:26:40 UTC backblaze.com Llama Share 35

Backblaze's Q2 2026 Drive Stats report tracks annualized failure rates, model performance, and emerging technologies. The quarterly AFR is 1.73%, with no new drive models released this quarter but deployment concentrated in the 20TB+ range.

Needed 1+1, built a functional programming language

73 birdculture 2026-09-29 23:26:40 UTC hereticpleb.vercel.app Llama Share 17

The author implemented a binary tree evaluator in C, using closures to represent user-defined functions and an arena allocator to manage memory. The evaluator uses a mark-and-sweep garbage collector to reduce memory usage.

When oil prices spike, where does the money go?

62 thelastgallon 2026-09-29 22:26:40 UTC theconversation.com Llama Share 52

Global oil prices surged after the US and Israel attacked Iran, affecting products made from oil worldwide. The increased price benefits companies, governments, and shareholders in various regions, including Saudi Arabia's government finances and US-based oil companies' profits.

Language models for text classification: From bag-of-words to Jev

75 Anon84 2026-09-29 21:26:40 UTC magazine.sebastianraschka.com Llama Share 2

The Jev AI model has gained popularity for its ability to classify tasks efficiently and accurately, making it a viable alternative to more expensive models like GPT-6. It achieves this through a unique training method called Reinforcement Learning for Calibrated Decisions (RLCD), which enables fast and cost-effective decision-making across various domains.

Phyllotaxis: An audio-reactive LED display

273 evakhoury 2026-09-29 06:26:40 UTC jagi.studio Llama Share 45

The author created a cellular LED matrix inspired by phyllotaxis, a pattern found in nature, and programmed it to react dynamically to sound using an STM32 board. The project evolved into an interactive installation at Recurse Center, featuring a website for attendees to upload sketches and games.

PS5 Relapse Exploit

272 therepanic 2026-09-29 16:26:40 UTC github.com/ntfargo Llama Share 158

The project involves exploiting vulnerabilities in Webkit and kernel stages for educational research, using payloads stored in a specific directory and listening on port 9021. It warns users to use the software responsibly and at their own risk, as it may cause system instability or data loss.

Show HN: Using 2D DFT, dithering, etc. to maximize eInk manga image quality

4 seam_carver 2026-09-30 05:26:40 UTC github.com/ciromattia Prefix Share 1

Most manga conversion methods for ereaders add margins. But KCC enables true fullscreen from top to bottom. Kindle Comic Converter optimizes black & white (or color) comics and manga for E-ink ereaders like Kindle, Kobo, ReMarkable, and more. Pages display in fullscreen without margins, with proper fixed layout support. KCC runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux. The absolute highest quality ...

NAND-16: a computer built from 277,248 NAND gates

124 rossant 2026-09-29 17:26:40 UTC somethingbig.ai Full Share 70

A 16-bit computer built from 277,248 NAND gates. CPU, memory, OS and Tetris, all running on the gates in your browser. Zoom in and watch the signals flow.

Ask HN: What are you reading?

223 dan-bailey 2026-09-29 15:26:40 UTC news.ycombinator.com Llama Share 482

The user is currently reading various books, including sci-fi and fantasy novels, historical non-fiction, and philosophical texts. They are also watching TV shows like Reacher S1 and Deadwood.

We’re forgetting what darkness feels like

129 pseudolus 2026-09-29 22:26:40 UTC theguardian.com Llama Share 70

Cities regulating outdoor lighting could improve the environment for all living creatures by reducing light pollution. Implementing rules and enforcement around light brightness, direction, and placement can help preserve darkness in urban areas.

A Staff Engineer's Guide to Inventing Work

235 amortize 2026-09-29 13:26:40 UTC sujithjay.com Llama Share 48

Platform teams invent work by reading signals from systems, users, organization, and industry. They analyze these signals to identify areas for improvement and prioritize new projects.

Ballmer Peak

36 thunderbong 2026-09-30 03:26:40 UTC en.wikipedia.org Llama Share 3

The Ballmer Peak is a humorous concept suggesting programmers become more productive at 0.1337% BAC, referencing leet and Steve Ballmer; it has no scientific basis but has been studied in satirical academic papers. Researchers found some increase in productivity with moderate alcohol consumption before a decline.

Tesla takes on $30B in credit as it approaches unprofitability

71 ciconia 2026-09-30 05:26:40 UTC electrek.co Llama Share 86

Tesla took out a $30 billion loan to cover capital expenditures and fund future projects, amid declining profits. The company expects to spend $25 billion in 2026 on CapEx, which is expected to remain high due to its aggressive spending strategy.

Show HN: NSL – WSL for Linux

113 bketelsen 2026-09-29 15:26:40 UTC frostyard.github.io Llama Share 78

NSL provides a Linux host with persistent machines, similar to WSL on Windows. It offers isolated and non-isolated modes for running Linux distributions like Debian, Ubuntu, and Fedora.

Show HN: A working 3D model of an Enigma machine

55 primitivesuave 2026-09-29 21:26:40 UTC enigma.design Llama Share 20

The German military used Enigma during WWII to send encrypted messages, but Polish and others cracked its code. The machine had a left rotor with water-soluble ink sheets that were tightly guarded secrets.

Strange Parodies of Atari 2600 Video Game Box Cover Art (2008)

33 peter_d_sherman 2026-09-30 02:26:40 UTC mightygodking.com Full Share 21

So I hit up a garage sale over the weekend and bought a genuine, working-condition Atari 2600, with a huge stack of games nearly mint in their boxes, for a

Tcl/Tk 9.1

261 dmux 2026-09-29 17:26:40 UTC tcl-lang.org Full Share 104

Tcl/Tk 9.1.0 is the current development work on Tcl and Tk, aiming toward stable releases in September 2026. They add new features and interfaces to the foundation of Tcl/Tk 9.0. About this Site | [email protected] Home | About Tcl/Tk | Software | Core Development | Community | Documentation