Jurassic Park computers in excruciating detail

412 vinhnx 2026-07-15 03:19:20 UTC fabiensanglard.net Qwen Share 101

The author meticulously analyzed Jurassic Park's computers, detailing models like Apple Powerbooks, SGI workstations, and custom software, while noting real hardware used in the 1993 film. They also paid tribute to Sam Neill, who portrayed Alan Grant.

RISC-V Is Inevitable: State of the Union Keynote Argues

52 signa11 2026-07-15 06:19:20 UTC eetimes.com Full Share 35

I tricked Claude into leaking your deepest, darkest secrets

247 macleginn 2026-07-15 07:19:20 UTC ayush.digital Qwen Share 108

A researcher found that Claude's memory system could leak sensitive user data, like names and employers, by tricking the AI into navigating a malicious website's links to spell out personal information. Anthropic patched the vulnerability by limiting web navigation, but the exploit underscores risks in AI systems storing vast user profiles.

Vancouver PD website features Quick Escape button that wipes itself from history

261 LookAtThatBacon 2026-07-15 00:19:20 UTC vpd.ca Qwen Share 104

Call 911 for emergencies; use non-emergency options for delayed crimes or other issues. The Vancouver Police Department offers resources for missing persons, police checks, community outreach, and crime reporting to enhance public safety.

TS-2026-009: Insecure argument handling in Tailscale SSH permitted root access

147 jervant 2026-07-15 01:19:20 UTC tailscale.com Full Share 71

Security notifications affecting the Tailscale client and service Read our incident disclosure and notification policy. If you’re directly affected by a security issue in Tailscale, and we have your contact information, we will contact you.

Bonsai 27B: A 27B-Class model that runs on a phone

585 xenova 2026-07-14 18:19:20 UTC prismml.com Qwen Share 209

Bonsai 27B, a multimodal AI model based on Qwen3.6 27B, runs on phones and laptops using ternary/1-bit weights, retaining 90-95% of full-precision performance while enabling local agentic workflows. Available under Apache 2.0, it offers 1-bit (3.9GB) and ternary (5.9GB) variants for device-specific efficiency, shifting AI deployment toward privacy-focused, cost-effective on-device execution.

Never argue with your boss (2009)

26 indigodaddy 2026-07-15 07:19:20 UTC righteousit.com Qwen Share 22

The author learned from Bill Howell's advice "Never argue with your boss" through a personal experience where public disagreement led to undermining their manager's authority and damaging team trust. This experience taught the value of handling disagreements privately, preserving managerial authority, and prioritizing workplace harmony over being technically right.

Andon (manufacturing)

51 tony 2026-07-15 04:19:20 UTC en.wikipedia.org Qwen Share 13

Andon systems in manufacturing alert workers to quality issues via lights, sounds, or displays, enabling production pauses for fixes, rooted in Toyota's Jidoka method. Modern systems use wireless buttons over cords, empowering workers to halt lines and log issues for continuous improvement.

The Tower Keeps Rising

462 cdrnsf 2026-07-14 17:19:20 UTC lucumr.pocoo.org Qwen Share 221

AI-assisted coding reduces coordination friction, enabling isolated changes that bypass shared understanding, leading to Babel-like chaos where systems grow without cohesive design. The absence of immediate failure masks the erosion of collaborative clarity, as automated tools sustain progress despite fragmented knowledge.

Who's running all those tiny RPKI servers?

18 enz 2026-07-15 07:19:20 UTC blog.apnic.net Qwen Share 0

BGP's lack of trust enables routing hijacks, addressed by RPKI through cryptographic ROAs. Small RPKI servers, operated by diverse entities for education, cross-RIR management, or experimentation, cover critical services but often misuse maxLength, risking sub-prefix hijacks despite 92.4% valid ROAs.

Dependabot version updates introduce default package cooldown

172 woodruffw 2026-07-14 21:19:20 UTC github.blog Qwen Share 111

Dependabot delays version update PRs by 3 days to prevent supply chain attacks, defaulting across all ecosystems. Security updates remain immediate, with customization options in GHES 3.23.

Cursor 0day: When Full Disclosure Becomes the Only Protection Left

357 Synthetic7346 2026-07-14 18:19:20 UTC mindgard.ai Qwen Share 167

Cursor, a major AI IDE, has a critical vulnerability enabling automatic execution of malicious git.exe files in repositories, unpatched for over six months despite repeated reports. The company's silence highlights security process failures and risks for its 7 million+ users.

How I use HTMX with Go

241 gnabgib 2026-07-14 20:19:20 UTC alexedwards.net Qwen Share 66

The book guides building a Go web app with HTMX for interactivity, covering template structuring, partial/full-page responses, and secure user auth. It includes practical examples like user search, HTMX request handling, and error management using Go's html/template and embedded static assets.

Microsoft has released software updates to plug at least 570 security holes

126 robin_reala 2026-07-14 22:19:20 UTC krebsonsecurity.com Qwen Share 71

Microsoft released 570 security patches, triple last month's, driven by AI-aided discovery, including critical and zero-day flaws. Other firms like Adobe and Google are accelerating patch cycles due to AI, urging users to delay updates to avoid potential stability risks.

Solving 20 Erdős Problems with 20 Codex Accounts Running in Parallel

132 colin7snyder 2026-07-15 00:19:20 UTC starfleetmath.com Qwen Share 59

Star Fleet solves open math problems using Lean 4 and 20 GPT-5.6 agents via TypeScript/Bun, leveraging SAT solvers, vector databases, and custom memory systems. It formally proves conjectures like Erdos 123/129 with verified solutions and rigorous logical frameworks.

How to stop Claude from saying load-bearing

525 shintoist 2026-07-14 12:19:20 UTC jola.dev Qwen Share 552

Tired of Claude's jargon like "honest takes"? Use the MessageDisplay hook script to swap terms for humor. Install it in ~/.claude/hooks/wordswap.sh, add to settings.json, and customize—share your swaps or support the author @jola.dev.

I'm a USB-C Maximalist

283 speckx 2026-07-14 16:19:20 UTC shkspr.mobi Qwen Share 372

The author traveled light in Europe using a universal USB-C power brick with multiple ports, eliminating the need for various chargers. Despite some USB-C limitations, its widespread availability simplified charging diverse devices like phones, trackers, and headphones, proving more reliable than older, device-specific solutions.

The bread paradox: why convenience always wins, and why SaaS isn't doomed

75 srijan4 2026-07-15 01:19:20 UTC joanwestenberg.com Qwen Share 61

The text compares the convenience of buying bread to SaaS, arguing that despite DIY options (like AI tools), people prefer commercial solutions for reliability and ease. SaaS will evolve but thrive by offering accountability and infrastructure, not just features.

Mathematical texts from a Maya site in Guatemala identify an ancient astronomer

90 homarp 2026-07-14 22:19:20 UTC nature.com Qwen Share 21

A mathematical formula on a wall at Guatemala's Xultun site identifies Sak Tahn Waax, a Maya mathematician-astronomer, as the first named scholar in Mayan texts. The formula links calendar cycles and astronomical events, showcasing advanced math and intellectual creativity.

The kids with phones are alright

203 JumpCrisscross 2026-07-14 13:19:20 UTC heatherburns.tech Qwen Share 183

A viral video of Scottish passengers confronting a predatory drunk man highlights effective real-world bystander action and victim support, contrasting with 2026 tech policies that disproportionately target youth and reflect elite-driven, paternalistic control over digital autonomy, rooted in classist power dynamics.

Surprising lessons from my research scientist job search

11 gmays 2026-07-15 07:19:20 UTC yongzx.github.io Qwen Share 1

A CS PhD student pivoted from multilingual research to AI safety, delaying graduation for a fellowship, and navigated a disorganized job search with diverse interview formats, emphasizing that only a few papers matter, work trials are common, and timing/field popularity heavily influence outcomes. They highlight the need for flexibility, as interviews often test unrelated skills and AI safety ...

The largest available Minecraft world, totalling 15 TB

219 _____k 2026-07-14 18:19:20 UTC 2b2t.place Qwen Share 71

A group used 28 bots to create the largest Minecraft world download (15 TB) for 2b2t, preserving its anarchy history before censorship and changes. The project, spanning over a year, archives player-edited areas across dimensions, offering free access for data mining and historical exploration.

LeMario: Training a JEPA World Model on Super Mario Bros

95 kevinjosethomas 2026-07-14 23:19:20 UTC benjamin-bai.com Qwen Share 13

Built JEPA-based LeMario for Super Mario Bros, achieving short-term prediction and small goal navigation. Failed with long-term goals and vertical movement due to dataset/environment limitations, highlighting the need for robust evaluation and dataset design beyond architecture.

Launch HN: Agnost AI (YC S26) – Extract user feedback from agent conversations

77 laalshaitaan 2026-07-14 17:19:20 UTC agnost.ai Qwen Share 40

Agnost AI analyzes real user conversations to identify agent failures and user pain points, generating actionable fixes via reviewed PRs. It enhances agent performance by uncovering hidden issues, improving conversions, and accelerating improvements through collaboration.

Probably check on your smart appliances

66 xena 2026-07-14 22:19:20 UTC xeiaso.net Full Share 22

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The Estranged Worlds of J. G. Ballard

61 Caiero 2026-07-14 22:19:20 UTC lareviewofbooks.org Qwen Share 13

J.G. Ballard, a visionary sci-fi writer, explored alienation in post-industrial society through estranged narratives in works like *Crash* and *High-Rise*. The biography *The Illuminated Man*, completed posthumously, traces his life's influence on fiction, reflecting themes of transmutation and incompleteness.

Your 'app' could have been a webpage (so I fixed it for you)

807 MrVandemar 2026-07-14 10:19:20 UTC danq.me Qwen Share 477

The user reverse-engineered the Travelbound app to replace it with a webpage, criticizing its unnecessary app format, ads, and bloat. They argue web pages are more efficient, accessible, and user-friendly for simple content delivery.

Are we offloading too much of our thinking to AI?

465 yenniejun111 2026-07-14 16:19:20 UTC artfish.ai Qwen Share 430

Rising reliance on AI for decisions, from trivial to complex, risks eroding autonomy, as seen in Ken Liu's "Tilly" and the "Microphone Man" who offloads thinking to Claude. While AI boosts efficiency, balancing automation with critical thinking—like the author's sister exploring Portugal's history—prevents over-reliance and preserves intellectual engagement.

Show HN: Juggler – an open-source GUI coding agent, by the creator of JUCE

231 julesrms 2026-07-14 14:19:20 UTC github.com/juggler-ai Qwen Share 103

Juggler offers a GUI workbench for visual, interactive control of LLM codebase workflows via branching session trees, plugins, and editable context. It supports cross-platform collaboration, local/remote access, and integrates with major models like Claude, OpenAI, and Gemini.

The zero-cost fallacy: open-source software in the agentic era

148 backlit4034 2026-07-14 17:19:20 UTC thoughtworks.com Qwen Share 113

Open-source maintainers face burnout and exploitation as permissive licenses enable corporate extraction, worsened by AI-generated code floods and fragmented re-implementations eroding trust. Sustainable solutions demand active ownership, supply chain audits, and corporate patronage to prevent ecosystem collapse.