De-Brainrot Vacations

353 DanielVZ 2026-09-07 14:02:11 UTC devz.cl Llama Share 141

The author reflects on how their brain has changed since starting as a software engineer, feeling mentally exhausted and now struggling with slower thinking and less profound ideas. They've recently rediscovered reading and learning through new hobbies like physics, calculus, and programming.

bzip3

169 tosh 2026-09-07 14:02:11 UTC github.com/iczelia Llama Share 54

Bzip3 is a high-performance compression library with higher ratios and better performance, built on order-0 context mixing entropy coder and Burrows-Wheeler transform. It's licensed under LGPLv3 only, with contributions from Ilya Grebnov and others.

Keep Our Servers Running

780 sonicrocketman 2026-09-07 04:02:11 UTC blog.archive.org Llama Share 198

The Internet Archive aims to provide universal access to human knowledge, and its infrastructure relies on donations. Monthly gifts help maintain servers, ensuring books are readable and websites are accessible for future generations.

Caltech Mathathon – first hackathon ever devoted to research level mathematics

140 astroanax 2026-09-07 10:02:11 UTC mathathonchallenge.com Llama Share 29

A complex structure was shown in a six-sphere, raising questions about AI's role in math. A global competition will be held to solve open conjectures and build new theories using frontier models, with prizes awarded for promising results.

Simple Is Not Small

65 zdw 2026-09-07 14:02:11 UTC jyn.dev Llama Share 20

The author discusses the importance of simplicity in programming, contrasting it with coupling and complexity. They argue that small programs can be coupled, while simple ones are decoupled and easy to maintain.

Live map of public transport in Belgium

138 coinfused 2026-09-07 10:02:11 UTC openbaarvervoerbelgie.be Full Share 62

Elke bus, tram, metro en trein van De Lijn, STIB-MIVB, TEC en NMBS op één kaart, met realtime vertragingen, haltes en vertrektijden. De kaart wordt geladen… · La carte se charge… · Loading the map…

LG smart TVs caught logging audio with screen off and snooping on local devices

865 chris_overseas 2026-09-07 08:02:11 UTC notebookcheck.net Llama Share 428

LG smart TVs secretly scan home networks, collect data on devices and Wi-Fi networks, and log microphone audio even when turned off. This raises concerns about user privacy and security, with experts recommending disconnecting the TV from the internet to prevent potential vulnerabilities.

The Dataflow Model Revisited

8 scott_s 2026-09-07 16:02:11 UTC vldb.org LocalLLM Share 3

The Dataflow Model paper's core ideas on event time and consistency remain relevant, but its analytical interface had key flaws. The paper influenced modern streaming systems, yet overlooked the deeper equivalence between streams and tables.

Speculative Decoding in vLLM on AMD GPUs

96 ankitg12 2026-09-07 10:02:11 UTC vllm.ai Llama Share 31

Speculative decoding in vLLM allows for verifying multiple drafted tokens in a single target-model pass, improving output-token throughput. The method varies across drafting methods and proposal lengths, depending on the model family, draft checkpoint, workload, and acceptance behavior.

Smartphone makers don't bother to comply with EU repairability requirements

196 mdp2021 2026-09-07 12:02:11 UTC theregister.com Llama Share 113

The EU's repairability rules for smartphones and tablets have shown low compliance, with over 80% of devices lacking necessary repair information. Manufacturers are required to publish self-reported repairability scores and spare parts prices, but enforcement is needed to ensure transparency.

Splash-free urinals (2025)

166 u1hcw9nx 2026-09-07 13:02:11 UTC academic.oup.com Full Share 90

Bing Wallpaper showing Ad for Harry Potter and Fantastic beasts box set

33 neogodless 2026-09-07 16:02:11 UTC thurrott.com Full Share 23

I have been using Bing Wallpaper happily for years. Today, for the first time I noticed a hecking ad in place of my wallpaper. Why this level of nickel and diming. This is atrocious UX, its ad over entire screen, For a moment I thought I installed some adware malware.

Tell HN: OpenAI brings back 5 hour limit for plus and business standard users

9 spwa4 2026-09-07 16:43:11 UTC news.ycombinator.com Full Share 3

In case you're wondering why the limits behave so very different from last week. Also: this makes limit resets kind woth significantly less. In hindsight, this makes more sense with the release of Astra. The $100/mo is now a more compelling upsell.

Whistle Synth

18 luu 2026-09-07 14:02:11 UTC jefftk.com Llama Share 5

A new synthesizer app is available in the Mac App Store, using whistling to control it and featuring lower latency and more voices. The app was developed with AI assistance, allowing for a more versatile and user-friendly experience.

Impedance Matching (2017)

60 muti 2026-09-07 10:02:11 UTC edge.org Llama Share 18

An impedance matcher is a device that converts energy from one form to another, often by matching the impedance of two different systems. Examples include the transmission system in cars, transformers on electric poles, and various components in soundproofing booths and recording equipment.

Bill Gates tries to install MovieMaker

47 highfrequency 2026-09-07 16:02:11 UTC techemails.com Llama Share 22

Bill Gates expresses frustration with the Windows Usability Systematic degradation, citing difficulties in downloading Moviemaker and other software. He suggests that Microsoft needs to improve its website and download process to make it easier for users.

If a Tesla Cybercab fleet were profitable, Tesla wouldn't sell you one

31 jijojv 2026-09-07 15:02:11 UTC electrek.co Llama Share 22

Tesla is offering businesses the chance to buy and operate Cybercab robotaxis on its network, but it's unlikely to be profitable. The company aims to maximize profits by selling cars at a low price and keeping the software margin, while absorbing the risk of fleet ownership.

Making a Python interpreter in 1024 bytes

290 azhenley 2026-09-07 00:02:11 UTC austinhenley.com Llama Share 101

A Python interpreter in 1024 bytes of C code is being developed, focusing on a subset of the language with minimal syntax. The interpreter uses recursive descent parsing and executes expressions along the way without error handling or intermediate representation.

Ask HN: Fable hacked my piano, can I release the results?

235 jmpman 2026-09-07 01:02:11 UTC news.ycombinator.com Llama Share 137

A user purchased PianoDisc music, including Eric Satre's work, and experimented with AI tools Astra and Fable to create their own versions. The AI successfully created a version of Gymnopedie No 1 but found the original PianoDisc version had obfuscated MIDI data that made it unplayable on other systems.

Unified Arabic

94 spacebuffer 2026-09-07 07:02:11 UTC worksthatwork.com Llama Share 28

Nasri Khattar, a Lebanese architect, developed Unified Arabic in 1932 to simplify the complex writing system and make it more legible on typewriters. His project aimed to reduce the number of letter variations from hundreds to just 30 forms, making it easier for people to learn and read Arabic.

It took a year to ship WebAssembly in Anubis

334 xena 2026-09-06 21:02:11 UTC anubis.techaro.lol Llama Share 168

Anubis is a security measure to prevent AI scraping, causing temporary downtime. To access the website, disable plugins like JShelter that block modern JavaScript features.

Tiny $70 Xteink X3 e-reader

151 samizdis 2026-09-07 11:02:11 UTC theatlantic.com Llama Share 150

The author purchased the Xteink e-reader, a small and affordable device that has become addictive due to its compact size. Despite its basic features, it has revolutionized their reading experience and provided a healthier alternative to mindless scrolling on social media.

Ask HN: How do you manage skills files?

249 imadtaieber 2026-09-07 00:02:11 UTC news.ycombinator.com Llama Share 231

The user is looking for ways to manage and utilize skills, especially general-use skills, in their coding agent setup. They believe that model capabilities will eventually replace some of these skills but are interested in finding alternative methods to manage them.

GrapheneOS Overhauled Default Apps and Secure Clipboard

368 Cider9986 2026-09-06 21:02:11 UTC grapheneos.social Full Share 232

We're well into the process of converting the Messaging app included in GrapheneOS into a modern app. We'll be making a new release later today with a completely overhauled user interface written in Android Compose. We've made a massive amount of other improvements and bug fixes beyond that too.

I Connected My Withings Body+ to Home Assistant with an ESP32

60 sabatesduran 2026-09-07 10:02:11 UTC didac.dev Llama Share 19

The user successfully integrated their Withings Body+ scale with Home Assistant using an ESP32 board, bypassing the need for the official Withings app. The custom integration allows for seamless weight tracking without requiring Wi-Fi or opening the app, and it works as expected with multiple profiles.

VMware migration reduces Tottenham Hotspur's licensing fees by 85 percent

75 joozio 2026-09-07 12:02:11 UTC arstechnica.com Llama Share 35

Tottenham Hotspur has saved over 85% in licensing fees by switching from VMware to Hewlett-Packard Enterprise's Morpheus VM Essentials virtualization software. The team is modernizing its data center and network infrastructure as part of a broader redesign, with HPE managing the hybrid cloud-managed service.

Apparently CodePen 2.0 sends data to their servers as you type

85 maxim-fin 2026-09-07 12:02:11 UTC news.ycombinator.com Llama Share 39

CodePen sends typed content to its servers almost immediately, even before saving. This means any secret input can be compromised if not saved and published.

Is mathematics about to enter the conservatory?

103 _alternator_ 2026-09-07 00:02:11 UTC mbmccoy.dev Llama Share 120

A mathematician discusses a new paper proving the Spherical Hadwiger Conjecture using AI assistance, raising concerns about the impact of AI on human mathematicians. The author wonders what specific proof details were handled by the AI tool OpenAI Codex.

Why are there no flow batteries with symmetric ferrocyanide electrolytes?

47 DamonHD 2026-09-07 07:02:11 UTC chemisting.com Llama Share 30

Ferrocyanide is not suitable for use in symmetric flow battery systems due to its instability at potentials outside of its redox potential range. This can lead to decomposition, free cyanide generation, and safety hazards.

'You Can See Everything' Review: Nathan Fielder's Doc About Elizabeth Holmes

261 cianmm 2026-09-07 10:02:11 UTC variety.com Llama Share 183

The documentary "You Can See Everything" explores the life of Elizabeth Holmes, former CEO of Theranos, through a unique blend of reality and performance. The film delves into her motivations and mindset, revealing a complex web of deception and denial.