I spent $266 and four AI models to own my tablet. GLM-5.3 finished it in a day

270 dr_pardee 2026-08-23 15:01:32 UTC ericpardee.github.io Llama Share 107

A user successfully rooted their Amazon Fire HD 10 tablet to remove unwanted software, costing $266.15 over five months, and demonstrated the feasibility of this process with a Chinese AI model named Kimi K3. The root exploit was found by GLM-5.2 after Kimi K3's initial failure due to a design bug in its code.

GLM-5.3 (open-weight) beat Anthropic/OpenAI models – for 1/5 the cost

145 ed-is-ai 2026-08-23 17:01:32 UTC reinvently.co.uk Llama Share 56

The LLMs were tested on real-world tasks with a focus on single tasks, not academic metrics. The overall score is the pass rate across 28 real-world tasks, with glm-5.3 being the top pick for its 100% success rate and low cost of $0.28 per task.

How Complex Systems Fail (1998)

98 shortcrct 2026-08-23 16:01:32 UTC how.complexsystems.fail Llama Share 22

Complex systems inherently have hazardous processes, requiring multiple layers of defense against failure. These defenses include technical, human, organizational, and regulatory measures that work together to provide a series of shields against accidents.

Malware infects Android-based automotive head unit firmware

159 campuscodi 2026-08-23 14:01:32 UTC securelist.com Llama Share 74

Researchers discovered a new Android malware that infects car head units through the built-in firmware update process, creating a proxy botnet for ad fraud. The malware was linked to the MoYu Group and is believed to be part of the BADBOX botnet.

A website for debloated open source alternatives

33 ryanvogel 2026-08-23 17:01:32 UTC debloat.dev Full Share 14

G-Helper GPL-3.0 ★★★★★ (5) replaces ASUS Armoury Crate Lightweight tray app for ASUS laptops: fan curves, power modes, GPU switching, lighting. 4 post(s) »

Why Sal Khan't: On Learning by Making but Teaching by Telling

35 the-mitr 2026-08-23 16:01:32 UTC punyamishra.com Llama Share 8

The author critiques Sal Khan's AI tutoring revolution, arguing that it failed because it lacked purpose and didn't allow students to actively construct their understanding. The true power of learning lies in the human systems, not technology alone.

My favorite nonfiction books about cults, scams, and schemes

113 bwb 2026-08-23 14:01:32 UTC bookdna.com Full Share 29

Slovakia finds Russian backdoor in traffic speed cameras

191 dredmorbius 2026-08-23 15:01:32 UTC risky.biz Llama Share 75

Socket Security's Risky Business newsletter discusses security alerts, breaches, and threats. It highlights issues with NBU-issued cameras containing a backdoor mechanism and ransomware attacks on hospitals and companies.

Coconut Oil Jet Fuel Matches Kerosene's Efficiency in Engine Tests

55 mdp2021 2026-08-23 16:01:32 UTC studyfinds.com Llama Share 51

Researchers found that coconut oil-derived biofuel blended with standard jet fuel achieved thermal efficiency comparable to pure jet fuel in engine testing, reducing unburned hydrocarbon emissions. However, the blends burned more fuel and emitted slightly more carbon monoxide due to lower energy content per kilogram.

To become a better writer, read as much as you can

371 andsoitis 2026-08-23 04:01:32 UTC nappertime.com Llama Share 236

The author emphasizes the importance of reading for writers, stating that it's a crucial part of developing writing skills and creativity. They argue that aspiring writers should read widely and regularly to inform their own unique writing style.

Wi-Fi 8 is the first wireless upgrade in years that isn't chasing speed

195 taubek 2026-08-23 07:01:32 UTC xda-developers.com Llama Share 152

Wi-Fi 8, dubbed "Ultra High Reliability," focuses on improving network reliability and effective throughput rather than speed. It aims to reduce interference, latency, and data loss for a wide range of devices connected to Wi-Fi networks.

What Is a Harness?

123 tosh 2026-08-23 15:01:32 UTC earendil.com Llama Share 83

An agent harness is a software tool that provides an environment for AI models to operate within, allowing users to own and adapt it. It consists of instructions, tools, and a framework that governs the model's behavior.

The End of an Athlon

161 userbinator 2026-08-23 06:01:32 UTC os2museum.com Llama Share 74

Researchers found a CPU with a micro-crack that caused it to break off when removed from its heatsink. The crack was relatively long and straight, but applying force made it give way, causing the silicon chunk to detach.

Things I want in a modern relational query language

51 zdw 2026-08-23 14:01:32 UTC sporks.space Llama Share 40

The author revisits and revises an old draft to create a new query language inspired by SQL, with the goal of making relational data more manageable for programmers. The proposed language incorporates features from functional programming paradigms like lazy evaluation and pattern matching.

I gave Qwen 3.8 27B a reverse-engineering job and it finished in 30 minutes

235 raybb 2026-08-23 11:01:32 UTC xda-developers.com Llama Share 106

The author tested Qwen 3.8 27B, a highly-anticipated open-weight model, on a single machine and found it to be capable of reverse-engineering a commercial app's license check with impressive results. The model successfully identified the developer and recovered the obscured public verification key in under an hour.

Why your local LLM feels dumber than it is

450 felineflock 2026-08-22 19:01:32 UTC forum.level1techs.com Llama Share 183

This post discusses the impact of implementation-specific hazards on inference models, aiming to show how different implementations can significantly affect model performance. The author will conduct technical experiments using various reference implementations to demonstrate these differences.

MartyPC is a cross-platform emulator of early PCs written in Rust

177 boilerupnc 2026-08-23 04:01:32 UTC martypc.net Full Share 56

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Vit D assoc w better cognition in those w sleep disturb./mild cognitive impair

15 bookofjoe 2026-08-23 17:01:32 UTC sciencedirect.com Full Share 6

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Show HN: Live 3D satellite tracker and the declassified Pentagon UFO archive

51 skylensspace 2026-08-23 10:01:32 UTC skylens.yantraai.app Full Share 26

We must not grant AI agents legal personhood

7 andsoitis 2026-08-23 17:25:32 UTC ft.com Full Share 6

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The Art and Beauty of Blade Runner (2015)

158 cocacola1 2026-08-23 01:01:32 UTC nappertime.com Llama Share 94

The article discusses the enduring popularity of Blade Runner, a visually haunting movie that has inspired art and continues to be a work of art. The film's stunning visuals, designed by Syd Mead, have stood the test of time and remain influential in science fiction cinema.

Amiga-Inspired AROS Goes Bare Metal on Raspberry Pi

34 mdp2021 2026-08-23 15:01:32 UTC hackaday.com Llama Share 3

AROS, an Amiga-derived OS, has been ported to Raspberry Pi in both 32-bit and 64-bit versions. This allows former Amiga owners to run the OS on modern hardware without needing virtualization or emulation.

JIT Compiling Code in 5μs

136 zX41ZdbW 2026-08-23 07:01:32 UTC malisper.me Llama Share 89

A JIT compiler is a technique to generate compiled code at runtime, resulting in performance wins of 2-5x. A simple regular expression engine was built using JIT compilation, achieving comparable performance to handwritten code.

I Dream of Quieter Computing

97 Sir_Twist 2026-08-23 03:01:32 UTC henry.codes Llama Share 105

The writer yearns for a simpler internet, free from modern trends and focusing on personal connections. They dream of building something new with handmade websites, hackable hardware, and meaningful content that resonates with users.

Hister – A private, full content search index that you control

453 auraham 2026-08-22 18:01:32 UTC hister.org Llama Share 98

Hister creates a private search index of visited pages and files, allowing users to control what's indexed. The tool supports various sources, including browser extensions, file watches, and crawlers.

I set a trap for a book-marketing scammer (2025)

71 rznicolet 2026-08-23 06:01:32 UTC rwwgreene.substack.com Full Share 44

Fast and Hard Code

99 tosh 2026-08-23 06:01:32 UTC lucumr.pocoo.org Llama Share 65

The rise of LLMs has reduced the importance of programming languages, allowing developers to choose based on marketing rather than technical considerations. As a result, more projects are adopting "hard" languages like Rust and Zig, and exploring complex technologies that were previously inaccessible.

Scrap (2006)

399 tosh 2026-08-22 19:01:32 UTC twitter.com/moxie Llama Share 216

The author moved to Pittsburgh in 2006 and struggled with winter, especially without working utilities. They encountered scrappers who would steal valuable metals from their property, including a cast-iron bathtub that mysteriously disappeared.

I wrote a BASIC interpreter that boots on UEFI machines and ported it to Windows

4 Gorsefound 2026-08-23 17:49:32 UTC tarjan.itch.io Prefix Share 1

A GW-BASIC–compatible interpreter that runs on bare metal (a Windows version is available, too). The data segment is sized to the largest block of conventional memory the firmware (or Windows) reports, which on a modern machine is gigabytes. Numeric types, including 32 and 64-bit integers (%, &, &&), single and double precision, strings. Error trapping: ON ERROR GOTO, RESUME / ...

ElevenLabs, TwelveLabs, ThirteenLabs

463 jemoka 2026-08-22 18:01:32 UTC quantumi.sh Llama Share 138

A user discovered a trend of companies naming themselves after numbers followed by "labs", possibly inspired by ElevenLabs, and found numerous examples online. The reason behind this naming scheme is unclear, but it may be due to independent innovation or a desire to associate with the AI industry.