An entire Herculaneum scroll has been read for the first time

448 verditelabs 2026-06-25 16:46:40 UTC scrollprize.org Llama Share 109

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

142 porridgeraisin 2026-06-25 15:46:40 UTC newsroom.ibm.com Llama Share 84

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

110 darthcloud 2026-06-25 16:46:40 UTC explorer.oxide.computer Full Share 45

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

163 kouosi 2026-06-25 14:46:40 UTC ziglang.org Llama Share 55

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.

OS9Map

105 LaSombra 2026-06-25 15:46:40 UTC yllan.org Full Share 15

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.

Show HN: Chess-Inspired Roguelike

78 cowboy_henk 2026-06-25 16:46:40 UTC princechazz.com Full Share 28

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

Apple raises prices of MacBooks, iPads

419 virgildotcodes 2026-06-25 13:46:40 UTC reuters.com Full Share 632

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You can't unit test for taste

204 kalli 2026-06-25 12:46:40 UTC dev.karltryggvason.com Llama Share 85

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.

Show HN: OpenKnowledge – open source AI-first alternative to Obsidian/Notion

32 engomez 2026-06-25 18:46:40 UTC github.com/inkeep Llama Share 8

OpenKnowledge is a local markdown editor with integrations for LLMs, available as a desktop app or local web app via CLI. It supports macOS, Linux, and Intel Macs, with Node.js 24+ required for installation.

I built a GPU back end for Emacs

118 andros 2026-06-25 17:46:40 UTC en.andros.dev Llama Share 60

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.

Half-Life 2 in a Browser

594 panza 2026-06-25 06:46:40 UTC hl2.slqnt.dev Full Share 237

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Besimple AI (YC P25) Is Hiring

0 2026-06-25 17:46:40 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, ...

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

45 gmays 2026-06-25 14:46:40 UTC medicalxpress.com Full Share 11

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

510 ytkimirti 2026-06-25 14:46:40 UTC hackernewstrends.com Llama Share 132

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.

The annotated PyTorch training loop

14 smaddrellmander 2026-06-25 18:46:40 UTC idlemachines.co.uk Llama Share 2

The PyTorch training loop involves several key components, including the data pipeline, model, optimizer, and scheduler, which must be carefully configured to achieve optimal results. Common mistakes to watch out for include incorrect data loading, model initialization, and optimizer configuration, as well as failure to properly switch between training and evaluation modes.

Windows 10 quietly gets one more year of support and updates

161 bundie 2026-06-25 16:46:40 UTC neowin.net Llama Share 117

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.

52-hertz whale

70 brightbeige 2026-06-25 14:46:40 UTC en.wikipedia.org Llama Share 10

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

51 zdw 2026-06-25 14:46:40 UTC github.com/decrazyo Llama Share 14

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.

Tw-fade: pure CSS scroll-driven edge masking

62 petekp 2026-06-25 14:46:40 UTC pete.design Full Share 23

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.

How physicists track and trap the elusive neutrino

38 ibobev 2026-06-25 15:46:40 UTC quantamagazine.org Llama Share 8

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.

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

64 alder 2026-06-25 12:46:40 UTC lingochunk.com Full Share 27

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

The disappearance of Japan's animators

91 andsoitis 2026-06-25 12:46:40 UTC economist.com Llama Share 74

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.

OAuth for all

335 terryds 2026-06-25 02:46:40 UTC blog.cloudflare.com Llama Share 143

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.

LastPass notifies users of yet another data breach

419 mooreds 2026-06-25 10:46:40 UTC 9to5mac.com Llama Share 184

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.

Political bias in AI: Where the AI models stand

58 mektrik 2026-06-25 13:46:40 UTC trakkr.ai Llama Share 125

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.

How to get your first customers [video]

56 aurenvale 2026-06-25 14:46:40 UTC ycombinator.com Llama Share 17

Founders often get first customers from their network, in-person interactions, and non-scalable efforts, not from tools. YC's Max Kolysh shares founder stories to identify buyers, start conversations, and turn them into customers.

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

76 yathern 2026-06-25 12:46:40 UTC minipcs.zip Llama Share 28

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.

Blogging can just be stating the obvious

420 Curiositry 2026-06-24 23:46:40 UTC blog.jim-nielsen.com Llama Share 123

John Gruber criticizes annoying website popups and meta comments on blogging. He suggests a key ingredient to blogging is stating obvious truths that others are not saying.

Mixing Visual and Textual Code

68 doppioandante 2026-06-25 06:46:40 UTC arxiv.org Llama Share 42

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.

The unbearable cheapness of open weight models

119 ddxv 2026-06-25 03:46:40 UTC jamesoclaire.com Llama Share 109

You're concerned about high costs of Anthropic and OpenAI models, comparing them to cheaper alternatives like DeepSeek and Xiaomi's Mimo. You worry they may be using luxury branding to restrict access to competition.