European digital ID wallets are a gift to Google and Apple

257 donohoe 2026-06-30 11:36:21 UTC waag.org Llama Share 105

European governments are embedding Google's Play Integrity API into digital ID wallets, which excludes users of de-Googled operating systems. This contradicts the EU's goal of building digital public infrastructure based on openness and inclusiveness.

The US ambassador had Belgian police stop our reporting

109 robtherobber 2026-06-30 10:36:21 UTC europeancorrespondent.com Llama Share 28

People in the region remember Yugoslavia's past as better times, but their nostalgia reflects current issues. Europe's shared soundtrack is dance music, with the Dutch playing a key role in its global popularity.

Building a custom octocopter from scratch with no prior hardware experience

97 noleary 2026-06-30 09:36:21 UTC karolina.mgdubiel.com Llama Share 24

Chris von Csefalvay plans to train a drone to fly with reinforcement learning, focusing on 6 failure classes and simulating motor lag and loop latency. He's using PPO with parallel environments and an asymmetric actor-critic approach to prepare the drone for real-world crashes.

Parse, Don't Validate – In a Language That Doesn't Want You To

31 fagnerbrack 2026-06-30 11:36:21 UTC cekrem.github.io Llama Share 8

The author discusses the difference between validation and parsing in TypeScript, arguing that parsing is a more effective way to ensure data integrity. They propose using branded types and discriminated unions to create a strict boundary between untrusted and trusted data.

Open Source Low Tech

352 grep_it 2026-06-30 05:36:21 UTC opensourcelowtech.org Llama Share 65

Daniel Connell creates open source, license free technologies using recycled materials for global self-sufficiency. His designs include energy, food, water, and communication systems, with tutorials and a Facebook group for community support.

Exercise intensity influences body composition in healthy older adults

49 bookofjoe 2026-06-30 10:36:21 UTC maturitas.org Llama Share 47

High-intensity interval training (HIIT) and moderate-intensity continuous training (MICT) showed similar effects on fat mass and visceral adipose tissue in healthy older adults.

Sony erases digital content from libraries; reminded we don't own what we buy

89 pseudolus 2026-06-30 11:36:21 UTC arstechnica.com Llama Share 34

Sony will remove 551 titles from UK PlayStation users' libraries due to licensing agreements with StudioCanal. Affected customers may not retain purchased content despite buying it digitally.

Qwen 3.6 27B is the sweet spot for local development

986 stared 2026-06-29 17:36:21 UTC quesma.com Llama Share 642

User is impressed with Qwen 3.6, a local model that performs well as general intelligence. It recommends Qwen 3.6 27B for its balance of speed and power.

Antares Achieves Criticality of Mark-0 Reactor

40 clarionbell 2026-06-30 09:36:21 UTC antaresindustries.com Llama Share 27

Antares achieved initial criticality of its Mark-0 microreactor at Idaho National Laboratory under the DOE Reactor Pilot Program. This milestone marks a historic moment for American nuclear energy and paves the way for electricity production in 2027 and military deployments in 2028.

.self: A new top-level domain designed to support self-hosting

551 HumanCCF 2026-06-29 20:36:21 UTC hccf.onmy.cloud Llama Share 320

The Human-Centered Computing Foundation aims to create an alternative web architecture that prioritizes user data and attention. They are launching a campaign to secure a new Top-Level Domain for ethical, human-centered technology.

Free the Icons

522 zdw 2026-06-29 21:36:21 UTC weblog.rogueamoeba.com Llama Share 171

Apple's MacOS 27 Golden Gate has improved app icons, restoring distinct shapes and sharper designs. However, MacOS 26 Tahoe's forced squircle shape for third-party icons is still a usability issue that Apple should address.

The operating cost starts after the demo

36 hellokfk 2026-06-30 07:36:21 UTC twoheads.net Llama Share 21

AI agencies often oversell automation, promising ease and efficiency without discussing ongoing costs and maintenance. Real AI systems require ownership, monitoring, and updates to function effectively.

Memory Safe Context Switching

152 modeless 2026-06-30 01:36:21 UTC fil-c.org Llama Share 25

Fil-C supports memory-safe context switches using longjmp/setjmp and ucontext APIs. It enforces strict rules to prevent stack corruption and capability model violations.

LongCat-2.0, a large-scale MoE model with 1.6T total and 48B Active

180 benjiro29 2026-06-30 00:36:21 UTC longcat.chat Llama Share 47

We introduce LongCat-2.0, a large-scale MoE language model with 1.6 trillion parameters, achieving strong performance on coding, agentic tasks, and long-horizon tasks.

Rocketlab acquires Iridium

424 everfrustrated 2026-06-29 14:36:21 UTC investors.rocketlabcorp.com Full Share 279

Linux for the Sega MegaDrive

142 HardwareLust 2026-06-29 23:36:21 UTC github.com/linuxmd Llama Share 18

The emulator needs to emulate the EverDrive's special features and a QEMU fork is included for testing without the real hardware. The EverDrive is detected via USB and a console is available using the MegaDrive's video output.

Exploring PDP-1 Lisp (1960)

88 ozymandiax 2026-06-30 01:36:21 UTC obsolescence.dev Llama Share 22

PDP-1 Lisp was developed in 1960 by Peter Deutsch, a 14-year-old high school student, as a minimalist and efficient Lisp for the tiny PDP-1. It introduced the read–eval–print loop (REPL) and evolved Lisp from a theoretical language into a practical, interactive tool.

Old Computer Challenge

79 wrxd 2026-06-30 02:36:21 UTC occ.sdf.org Llama Share 32

Old Computer Challenge community is a group of enthusiasts who participate in retro computing and digital minimalism. The challenge takes place annually, with a theme and rules to create a unique experience.

Ornith-1.0: self-improving open-source models for agentic coding

222 danboarder 2026-06-29 17:36:21 UTC github.com/deepreinforce-ai Llama Share 40

Ornith-1.0 is a state-of-the-art coding agent with four models (9B-Dense, 31B-Dense, 35B-MoE, 397B-MoE) that achieve top performance on coding benchmarks. It uses self-improving training and can generate reasoning blocks and solution rollouts.

All Logic, No Bite

9 surprisetalk 2026-06-30 11:36:21 UTC lcamtuf.substack.com Prefix Share 0

Today, I’d like to talk about logic — and before I do, I should probably explain why. But before we get to that, a definition may be in order: in a nutshell, logic is a system for drawing conclusions from premises (“facts”). Formal logic usually isn’t taught in high school; as far as I know, a rigorous treatment of it isn’t even a requirement for most computer science degrees. The concept is ...

Why Problem Statements Aren't Enough

6 mooreds 2026-06-30 09:36:22 UTC letters.unchartedpathbreakthroughs.com Prefix Share 2

Over the first three editions, we looked at why your career can feel stuck despite strong work: limited influence, the execution trap, and work that sounds smaller than it is when the context around it is missing. So what actually helps your work become trusted, adopted, and valued at a broader level? Some of those capabilities are obvious: technical depth, strong execution, and reliability. ...

One million passports leaked online

314 jruohonen 2026-06-29 12:36:22 UTC theverge.com Llama Share 191

A security researcher discovered 985,000 unprotected photo IDs online, including passports and driver's licenses, through a cannabis club software system. The company, Nefos, has since taken action to secure the data and is cooperating with authorities.

How to corrupt an SQLite database file

101 tosh 2026-06-30 00:36:22 UTC sqlite.org Llama Share 20

SQLite database corruption can occur due to various reasons such as application crashes, operating system crashes, power failures, and file system malfunctions.

US Supreme Court rules geofence warrants require constitutional protections

546 cdrnsf 2026-06-29 16:36:22 UTC theguardian.com Llama Share 251

The US Supreme Court ruled that law enforcement's use of geofence warrants requires privacy protections under the fourth amendment. The court held that individuals have a reasonable expectation of privacy in their cell phone location data, even if they are in public areas.

30-year sentence for transporting zines is a five-alarm fire for free speech

636 xrd 2026-06-29 12:36:22 UTC theintercept.com Llama Share 372

The Trump administration is cracking down on dissent, sentencing eight defendants to 450 years in prison for possessing or distributing information deemed anti-government. This move erodes the First Amendment and could lead to the criminalization of holding certain viewpoints.

Zig – SPIR-V Backend Progress

80 Retro_Dev 2026-06-29 23:36:22 UTC ziglang.org Llama Share 43

The Zig compiler has seen significant updates in 2026, including improvements to the SPIR-V backend, LLVM backend, and ELF linker, which have enhanced performance, usability, and functionality. These updates include incremental compilation, improved type resolution, and experimental support for fibers and stackful coroutines, as well as changes to the build system and dependency management.

Apple Neural Engine: Architecture, Programming, and Performance

192 Jimmc414 2026-06-29 16:36:22 UTC arxiv.org Llama Share 25

The Apple Neural Engine is a fixed-function matrix accelerator in Apple chips since A11-class, exposed through Core ML. A reverse-engineered guide documents its datapath, dispatch route, and compiler format for A11-A18 and M1-M5 chips.

Dark Sky Lighting

223 alexandrehtrb 2026-06-29 12:36:22 UTC savingourstars.org Llama Share 40

Dark-sky lighting reduces light pollution by directing light downwards and using amber colors, which helps protect wildlife and our circadian rhythm. It also reduces energy consumption and makes our stars visible again, promoting a safer and healthier environment.

WATaBoy: JIT-Ing Game Boy Instructions to WASM Beats a Native Interpreter

216 energeticbark 2026-06-29 15:36:22 UTC humphri.es Llama Share 34

A Game Boy emulator, WATaBoy, was created to test the feasibility of using JIT-to-Wasm for console emulation on iOS. The emulator's JIT compiler running in Wasm was found to be ~1.2x faster than the interpreter running natively.

What happens when you run a CUDA kernel?

268 mezark 2026-06-29 13:36:22 UTC fergusfinn.com Llama Share 31

A CUDA program is compiled into machine code that runs on a GPU, involving multiple compilers and transformations from PTX to SASS, and is then launched on the GPU through a complex process involving the CUDA runtime, driver, and kernel-mode driver. The GPU executes the kernel in parallel, using warps and scheduling control bits to hide latency and optimize performance, and eventually copies ...