I turned my security cameras into an automatic bird identification system

151 speckx 2026-08-31 17:01:20 UTC jasontucker.blog Llama Share 50

The user set up BirdNet-Go, a bird identification system that uses AI models to analyze audio from security cameras' microphones, identifying birds and other wildlife in real-time. This setup has become a fun game for the user and their wife, providing insights into local biodiversity and even connecting with other birders through a community platform.

Playa Phone

305 cutoff 2026-08-31 15:01:20 UTC playaphone.com Llama Share 126

A phone booth is available at Burning Man for free calls to anywhere in the world. Dial +1 (775) 557-4848 to connect with a random Burner or add it as a contact later.

A walkable ASCII cyberpunk city in one HTML file [video]

20 keithcarolus 2026-08-31 18:23:20 UTC youtube.com Embed Share 5

ChatGPT Work Tool and Skill Reference

122 ijidak 2026-08-31 15:01:20 UTC codex-tool-reference.simonw.chatgpt.site Llama Share 45

This toolset provides various capabilities, including automation, Gmail and Google Calendar management, website building and deployment. It also offers personal context retrieval and pet management within ChatGPT Work mode.

Tmp.0ut, Vol. 5

26 kmstout 2026-08-31 17:01:20 UTC tmpout.sh Llama Share 1

The output is a table of Linux ELF files with various properties and functionalities, including malware examples and security topics. The table lists 20 different ELF files with their respective authors and descriptions.

ravynOS: Pre-alpha open-source OS based on Darwin, FreeBSD, Apple open-source

82 Bluestein 2026-08-31 17:01:20 UTC ravynos.com Llama Share 57

ravynOS aims to bring macOS features like clean design and drag-and-drop installs to its platform. It offers a distraction-free interface, standard Command-key shortcuts, and a familiar file hierarchy for users.

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

0 2026-08-31 18:17:20 UTC jobs.ashbyhq.com Full Share

Weave Jobs

Since it was stripped of planetary status, Pluto’s defenders have been fighting

12 ziofill 2026-08-31 18:01:20 UTC theguardian.com Llama Share 8

Scientists debate Pluto's status as a planet, with some arguing it was unfairly demoted in 2006 and others seeing the decision as necessary to define what constitutes a planet. The International Astronomical Union (IAU) defined a planet based on its ability to clear its neighborhood, but this definition has been criticized for being too narrow.

No country for mediocre mathematicians

63 reasonableklout 2026-08-31 16:01:20 UTC garvvee.substack.com Full Share 35

Apple caught off guard by AI demand for Mac Mini and Mac Studio

120 thm 2026-08-31 13:01:20 UTC macrumors.com Llama Share 138

Apple unexpectedly released new Mac mini and Mac Studio models due to strong enterprise demand for AI hardware, driven by a boom in AI-driven sales. The early launch coincides with the global memory shortage, leaving many configurations out of stock.

Launch HN: Almanac (YC S26) – AI that knows your company

24 kushagrchitkar 2026-08-31 16:01:20 UTC usealmanac.com Llama Share 32

Almanac connects to users' tools and compiles information into a shared wiki, automating tasks and reporting back. It maintains the wiki continuously, allowing users to delegate work while keeping their context up-to-date.

Cheap GPS jammers are filling the world with navigation dead zones

24 vinnyglennon 2026-08-31 17:01:20 UTC wsj.com Full Share 18

Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker

Show HN: Laser Graffiti

12 con 2026-08-31 18:01:20 UTC laser.consti.de Llama Share 6

This is a DIY laser graffiti project that uses a mouse or finger as the "laser" to draw on a projector screen. The camera detects the drawn strokes and maps them onto the projector, creating interactive artwork.

Smartphone LED detects hidden cameras with AI

22 geox 2026-08-31 17:01:20 UTC chosun.com Full Share 3

Smartphone LED and AI Detect Hidden Cameras KAISTs SweepLED achieves 94% accuracy with 10,000 won LED device A technology has been developed to detect

C++26: Standard Library Hardening Experiments

58 ibobev 2026-08-31 15:01:20 UTC cppstories.com Llama Share 35

The C++26 Standard introduces "hardening" to make standard library implementations safer by detecting and terminating undefined behavior, rather than allowing it to continue. Hardened libraries use contracts that result in a contract violation when violated, providing a standardized baseline for turning common precondition violations into detectable failures.

Dwarf Fortress is getting the mother of all magic updates

83 Tomte 2026-08-31 14:01:20 UTC rockpapershotgun.com Llama Share 10

Dwarf Fortress is getting a major update with procedural magic systems, allowing for unique and unpredictable magical situations. The update promises to revolutionize the game's existing magic system, enabling discovery-based research and exploration of new forms of sorcery.

The Snow/Leavis ‘two cultures’ clash

54 Hooke 2026-08-31 15:01:20 UTC aeon.co Llama Share 28

C P Snow's 1959 Rede Lecture, "The Two Cultures," sparked a debate between scientists and intellectuals, with F R Leavis criticizing Snow for promoting science over literature. The lecture highlighted the cultural divide between those who value scientific inquiry and those who prioritize literary expression.

'Stunning' percolation proof solves decades-old puzzle about phase transitions

10 tzury 2026-08-31 18:01:20 UTC quantamagazine.org Llama Share 1

Five mathematicians at ETH Zurich, working on a solution to an open problem in percolation theory, successfully proved the sharpness conjecture for infinite transitive graphs. They showed that if the probability of fluid flow is above the critical threshold, then fluid covers nearly the entire graph.

Launch HN: Hebbian Robotics (YC S26) – Build scalable robotics data pipelines

26 kstonekuan 2026-08-31 16:01:20 UTC github.com/hebbian-robotics Llama Share 9

Hebbian Robotics is building HFlow, an open-source SDK for scalable multimodal data pipelines in robotics and physical AI. It makes data tooling accessible to teams of any size, aiming to democratize the architecture and preserve useful workflows at small scale.

Accidental Aesthetics and Romance of Power Wires

16 crescit_eundo 2026-08-31 17:01:20 UTC governance.fyi Llama Share 3

The author argues that power lines and transmission lines are often viewed as ugly in Western societies, but in Japan, they have been a part of the country's aesthetics for over 130 years. Japanese artists have depicted wires as mundane luxury and romance, using them to create unique compositions.

Konrad Zuse Museum shutting down due to lack of funding

87 virtualritz 2026-08-31 17:01:20 UTC heise.de Llama Share 43

The Zuse Computer Museum in Hoyerswerda may close due to withdrawal of municipal support, which could lead to its closure. The museum relies on subsidies and has seen a decline in visitor numbers since its reopening in 2017.

Show HN: Corporate Mind Games – logic puzzles with a sarcastic corporate theme

5 dontwordle 2026-08-31 18:01:20 UTC corporatemindgames.com LocalLLM Share 1

Solve the quarterly ticket puzzle by placing 4 tickets in each quarter to meet targets. Arrange the org chart with Human and AI employees respecting their reporting constraints.

Dimethyl Mercury Exposure Incident at MIT

37 notRobot 2026-08-31 15:01:20 UTC twitter.com/andrew_n_carr Full Share 31

It seems like there was a dimethal mercury incident on the MIT campus with one student directly exposed. A terrible tragedy and a terrible way to go.

Show HN: FnScribe – Open-source, offline dictation for macOS

22 modagent 2026-08-31 18:01:20 UTC github.com/algorithmicresearchgroup Llama Share 16

FnScribe is a voice-to-text app for Mac that transcribes speech locally and inserts the result into the focused app. It requires macOS 13 Ventura or later and offers customizable shortcuts, settings, and features like smart cleanup and personal dictionary.

Internet centralization and the original sin of NAT

98 robinpie 2026-08-31 08:01:20 UTC dreamstation.systems Llama Share 61

The concept of an ordinary person having a FTP server is quickly dismissed due to NAT, which allows multiple devices to share an IP address. This has led to workarounds like port forwarding and STUN, but also restricts direct connections between peers.

I think the military commissary's freezers were hacked

115 jcurbo 2026-08-31 12:01:20 UTC signalandsilence.substack.com Full Share 66

OpenShot 4.0 – Open-source video editor

451 metrofun 2026-08-31 10:01:20 UTC openshot.org Llama Share 101

OpenShot 4.0 introduces a new Color View with color wheels, curves, LUTs, and live video scopes for precise color grading. The Recording View allows recording multiple sources directly into a project.

DNS abuse and criminal infrastructure

63 jruohonen 2026-08-31 14:01:20 UTC labs.ripe.net Llama Share 33

Criminals may control a significant share of new gTLD registrations, raising concerns about DNS Abuse measures. The ICANN community should examine its contractual definitions, preventive obligations, and enforcement mechanisms to reduce this risk at scale.

Show HN: We built the smallest dual-band aircraft tracker

45 CoolNamesAllTkn 2026-08-31 15:01:20 UTC pantsforbirds.com Full Share 9

You probably own this 7-Eleven (and that's why it looks so sad)

63 iamnothere 2026-08-31 17:01:20 UTC thenewatlantis.com Llama Share 59

A 7-Eleven in Williamsburg, Virginia is a symbol of the US urban design shortfall, where large corporations and investors prioritize profit over community character. The building's owner, Agree Realty Corporation, specializes in triple-net leasing to maximize returns on investment.