Show HN: ZeroFS – A log-structured filesystem for S3

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ZeroFS serves S3-compatible buckets as POSIX filesystems or block devices with features like compression, encryption, and caching. It supports multiple clients and servers running in one process with features like fsync, checkpoints, and failover.

Android Developer Verification: Threat masquerading as Protection

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Google's Android Developer Verification program silently installs a virus on devices running Android 8 or higher, disguising itself as a system service with full root privileges. This virus, which affects an estimated 4 billion devices, blocks users from running software not approved by Google, posing a significant threat to user freedom and privacy.

Many people misunderstand the purpose of code review

Code review is not for finding bugs but to identify code that will be hard to maintain. The reviewer checks if they can understand the code, and if not, it should be fixed for easier future maintenance.

Is One Layer Enough? A Single Transformer Layer Matches Full-Parameter RL Train

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Researchers studied how reinforcement learning adapts to transformer layers in large language models. They found that a small subset of layers, often in the middle, contribute most to RL gains, surpassing full-parameter training in some cases.

Kimi K2.7 Code is generally available in GitHub Copilot

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Kimi K2.7 Code, an open-weight model, is now available in GitHub Copilot with lower costs and provider list pricing. It's rolling out to Copilot plans, but plan administrators must enable it for organization use.

Vite+ Beta

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Vite+ is a unified toolchain for web development in beta, combining Vite, Vitest, and other tools into a single workflow. It offers a consistent development experience with features like hot module replacement, code formatting, and task running.

The fall of the theorem economy

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Mathematics is not just about proving theorems, but about understanding and sharing knowledge. The rise of AI threatens the traditional honor code of mathematicians, which prioritizes theorem-proving over conceptual innovation.

Hazel (YC W24) Is Hiring for Our Largest Government Contract

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Hazel is hiring a full stack engineer to deploy and scale AI for government procurement, requiring a TS/SCI clearance and experience with AWS, Python, and React. The role involves architecting and building Hazel's platform, working with customers, and delivering innovative solutions in a classified environment.

German Button Maker Searched Rivers of American Midwest for Valuable Shells

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John Boepple discovered freshwater mussel shells in the Illinois River, which led to the creation of a pearl button industry in Muscatine, Iowa. The industry thrived from 1891 to the 1960s, but ultimately devastated the local mussel population and led to conservation efforts.

ZCode – Harness for GLM-5.2

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User built a standalone browser-based Gomoku game from scratch using ZCode 3.0, implementing heuristic AI and win detection. The game renders a 15x15 board, tracks turns, and supports restarting with optional AI focus area overlay.

Oomwoo, an open-source robot vacuum you build yourself

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oomwoo is an open-source home robot vacuum that owners build themselves with affordable 2D LiDAR and local navigation. It's built on Raspberry Pi, ROS 2, and 3D printing, with a community-driven development process.

Show HN: Claudoro, Pomodoro timer embedded in the Claude Code statusline

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Claudoro is a Pomodoro timer for Claude Code that renders in the status line, allowing for uninterrupted focus. It's a local-first, zero-configuration tool with customizable settings and a built-in guide.

WinPE as a stateless harness for Windows driver testing and fuzzing

To create a fast and idempotent testing environment for low-level automation, use Windows PE, a stripped-down version of Windows that boots from a WIM file and can be controlled by the BCD store. By customizing the BCD store and QEMU settings, you can bypass unnecessary layers of abstraction, disable kernel-level protections, and enable direct manipulation of kernel structures during fuzzing.

Why I'm Forced to Say Farewell: Google Management Has Lost Its Moral Compass

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Why I’m Forced to Say Farewell: Google Management Has Lost Its Moral Compass [go/rmayrhofer-leaving-note] When Google offered me the job of Director of Android Platform Security in 2017, it was impossible to refuse. Yes, Trump was already president—my family and I had qualms—but he seemed conta...

AI fake news complaining about how AI fake news is the death of real news

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This blog is written in en-GB

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A blog commenter suggested using more globally known cultural references, but the author prefers to use their own cultural context. The brain can adapt to new concepts and references, and understanding different cultures is not a problem.

Asymmetric Quantization: Near-Lossless Retrieval with 97% Storage Reduction

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Late interaction models like Wholembed v3 improve retrieval precision but increase storage costs due to multiple vectors per document.

Bring back crappy forums

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The web forum, which was once a popular way for people to connect online, has largely been replaced by social media due to its limitations and the novelty of new technologies. Despite its flaws, the web forum has left a lasting legacy, with its concepts and tools influencing modern platforms and even being used in game development.

How to ask for help from people who don't know you

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No matter what you’re doing, from building a civilization on Mars to getting a summer internship, you will have to ask people for help. Yet, most people get this crucial skill wrong. They put themselves at the front of their request, when they should be putting the other person there. But isn’t getting help just charisma and luck? No, asking for help is a skill, not an attribute you are ...

Germany’s Infineon opens major chip plant as EU seeks tech autonomy

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What to learn to be a graphics programmer

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To be hireable as a graphics programmer, learn modern graphics APIs like DirectX12, Vulkan, or Metal, and understand rendering techniques, lighting, and shading. Familiarize yourself with C++ and shader languages like HLSL or GLSL, and consider learning path tracing and physically based rendering.

Google loses fight over record $4.7B EU antitrust fine

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Europe's top court upheld a 4.1 billion euro fine against Google for anti-competitive practices. Google's appeal was dismissed, confirming the penalty for abusing Android's mobile dominance.

Winamp Skin Museum

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Infinite scroll through 100k Winamp skins with interactive preview

FFmpeg 9.1's new AAC encoder

Why jet engines aren't made in China

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China's state-capitalist model excels in industries with fast iteration cycles and well-known manufacturing processes, but struggles with complex technologies like jet engines that require slow iteration speeds and accumulated knowledge. The jet engine industry's high regulatory burden, extreme cost sensitivity, and reliance on a network of specialized suppliers make it nearly impossible for ...

Opening up 'Zero-Knowledge Proof' technology to promote privacy in age assurance

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Google open sourced Zero-Knowledge Proof libraries to support EU age assurance and digital ID solutions, making it easier for developers to build private and secure applications. This move aligns with the European Union's eIDAS Regulation, set to take effect in 2026.

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How do wombats poop cubes? (2021)

Wombats produce nearly 100 cubic feces daily due to their unique intestinal structure with elastic grooves and varying muscle thickness. This ability helps them create flat-sided cubes that don't roll off when marking territory.

Weave Robotics launches Isaac 1, a $7,999 home robot with Fall 2026 deliveries

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Isaac 1 is a home robot designed to handle tedious tasks like laundry and room reset. It's autonomous and controlled through a smartphone app, with teleoperation assistance available when needed.

Monetization Gateway: Charge for any resource behind Cloudflare via x402

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Cloudflare introduces the Monetization Gateway, allowing customers to charge for digital assets with usage-based pricing. The gateway uses the x402 protocol for sub-second payment settlement in stablecoins.