Running Gemma 4 26B at 5 tokens/sec on a 13-year-old Xeon with no GPU

60 neomindryan 2026-07-15 15:45:36 UTC neomindlabs.com Qwen Share 19

A 13-year-old HP server with Ivy Bridge Xeons runs Google's 26B-parameter Gemma 4 model at ~5 tokens/second via CPU-optimized code, overcoming AVX2 instruction set limitations with custom patches. The project highlights adapting modern AI to legacy hardware through engineering, not just subscriptions, enabling local inference on outdated systems.

Mysteries of Telegram Data Centers

158 theanonymousone 2026-07-15 13:45:36 UTC dev.moe Full Share 42

Open-source memory for coding agents, synced over SSH

32 vshulcz 2026-07-15 16:45:36 UTC github.com/vshulcz Qwen Share 8

Deja is a zero-dependency binary that indexes and searches code assistant histories, redacting secrets and syncing across machines via local files or SSH. It offers fast, privacy-focused memory recall without models or network access, leveraging existing logs for retroactive insights.

Show HN: misa77 - a codec that decodes 2x faster than LZ4 (at better ratios)

45 nonadhocproblem 2026-07-15 16:45:36 UTC github.com/welcome-to-the-sunny-side Qwen Share 6

misa77 is an LZ-based codec optimized for write-once, read-many scenarios, offering constant memory use (<5 MB) and faster decompression for highly compressed files, with experimental modes enhancing CPU efficiency. It balances compression ratios and throughput, excelling in decode speed for compressible data while supporting CLI-driven compression and parameter tuning.

Prioritize mental health, and why communication is so important

194 ramon156 2026-07-15 11:45:36 UTC ramones.dev Qwen Share 110

Struggling with severe depression and career setbacks, the user acknowledges personal challenges in motivation and discipline, now focusing on healing with support. They seek stability, improved work discipline, and meaningful contributions while navigating mental health.

Launch HN: Coasty (YC S26) – An API for computer-use agents

16 nkov47 2026-07-15 16:45:36 UTC coasty.ai Qwen Share 0

Coasty automates tasks via managed VMs, workflows, and primitives, with autonomous runs for single goals and workflows for multi-task programs. API keys control access, billing tracks usage, and BYOK allows custom models.

Artie (YC S23) Is Hiring Software Engineers

0 2026-07-15 17:03:36 UTC jobs.ashbyhq.com Full Share

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Jurassic Park computers in excruciating detail

799 vinhnx 2026-07-15 03:45:36 UTC fabiensanglard.net Qwen Share 204

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.

Sleep regularity is a stronger predictor of mortality risk than sleep duration (2023)

546 bilsbie 2026-07-15 12:45:36 UTC academic.oup.com Full Share 269

Collection of Digital Clock Designs

18 levmiseri 2026-07-15 16:45:36 UTC clocks.dev Full Share 4

My midlife crisis Corolla is fast, furious, and modded

52 gmays 2026-07-15 14:45:36 UTC zocalopublicsquare.org Qwen Share 96

The author’s GR Corolla, a modified Japanese sports car, symbolizes Asian American ingenuity and midlife reinvention, blending personal nostalgia with the 1990s import car scene’s cultural legacy. By rejecting Hollywood’s whitewashing, it celebrates a community that created its own identity through underdog car culture, proving that heroes are forged in the garage, not the screen.

Towards a Harness That Can Do Anything

90 evakhoury 2026-07-15 14:45:36 UTC eardatasci.github.io Qwen Share 52

The author advocates for transparent, Unix-inspired LLM harnesses that minimize cognitive load by leveraging the model's existing systems knowledge, modular tools, and event-driven architectures like Ambiance to enable efficient, self-directed agent workflows. Key principles include deterministic goal pursuit, flat text interfaces, structured data storage, and robust logging to ensure ...

Starlink price rise for aviation plan

97 r2sk5t 2026-07-15 16:45:36 UTC corporatejetinvestor.com Qwen Share 95

SpaceX's Starlink doubled aviation pricing, sparking criticism for abrupt, unethical changes and operational challenges. Industry reactions range from shock and client disputes to calls for predictable pricing, with some companies pausing installations.

When A.I. Is a Member of the Family

26 fortran77 2026-07-15 15:45:36 UTC newyorker.com Qwen Share 22

Roschelle, grieving her lost daughters, finds solace in AI companion Sapphire, while her teens Cece and Zi navigate AI's role in their lives—Cece critiques its intrusion, and Zi relies on it for emotional guidance amid social isolation.

The Memory Heist

36 eieio 2026-07-15 14:45:36 UTC ayush.digital Qwen Share 3

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.

The well-calibrated Bayesian [pdf] (1982)

39 Murfalo 2026-07-15 14:45:36 UTC fitelson.org Qwen Share 11

Coherent Bayesian forecasters expect perfect calibration, aligning predicted probabilities with outcomes, but this undermines coherence theory by ignoring potential miscalibration. Meteorological applications show that recalibration efforts contradict Bayesian coherence principles.

A General Goal-Conditioned Minecraft Model

11 agajews 2026-07-15 16:45:36 UTC pantograph.com Qwen Share 4

Pantograph trains robotics models via internet-scale video pretraining, achieving goal-directed behavior in Minecraft. Their 4B-parameter Pan model excels in complex tasks, outperforming alternatives and demonstrating scalability for autonomous real-world applications.

The Three-Second Theft: Why AI Voice Fraud Outruns Every Defence

117 dxs 2026-07-15 13:45:36 UTC smarterarticles.co.uk Qwen Share 151

AI-enabled fraud, exemplified by Sharon Brightwell's $15k scam, exploits advanced voice-cloning to target vulnerable populations, with FBI reports showing $893M+ in 2025 losses, disproportionately affecting older adults. Despite detection efforts, synthetic voices bypass human and system safeguards, revealing systemic failures in telecoms, platforms, and banks to prevent industrial-scale deception.

Today I Rescued 7,234 Old GIFs

22 birdculture 2026-07-15 15:45:36 UTC danq.me Qwen Share 1

GlitchyZorua and I automated archiving Ibiblio's 1990s GIF icons by calculating server-side imagemap coordinates for bulk downloads, bypassing manual clicks. We built a searchable static site (ibiblio-icon-archive.danq.dev) to preserve and share the collection.

Unsolved Problems in MLOps

12 gnyeki 2026-07-15 16:45:36 UTC spawn-queue.acm.org Qwen Share 1

The website's security service blocked your action, possibly due to specific keywords, SQL commands, or malformed data. Contact the site owner with your activity details and the Cloudflare Ray ID for resolution.

Weathergotchi – an open-source climate Tamagotchi

90 luanmuniz 2026-07-15 11:45:36 UTC github.com/michael-manning Qwen Share 22

This open-source battery-powered temperature/humidity logger uses an e-paper display, logs data for over a week on a Li-Po battery, and features parametric design with ESP32-S3 firmware. It has battery accuracy issues, low battery recovery problems, and no wireless connectivity, requiring on-device data viewing.

OpenAI loses trademark dispute at EU court

106 hermanzegerman 2026-07-15 14:45:36 UTC dpa-international.com Qwen Share 95

OpenAI lost its EU court challenge to trademark "OPENAI," deemed descriptive for tech goods. The court upheld EUIPO's rejection, dismissing arguments about multiple meanings and foreign registrations, though an ECJ appeal remains possible.

The Conservationist Who Turned 40 Terabytes of Public Data into a Video Game

58 bryanmikaelian 2026-07-15 12:45:36 UTC blog.exe.dev Qwen Share 9

Raffael Hickisch leverages AI and open-source tools to create apps like Five Megapixel Conservation, aggregating global data to monitor protected areas. His projects empower conservationists with low-cost, scalable solutions for tracking land use and forest health.

DEA to Temporarily Schedule 7-Oh and Related Substances to Protect Public Safety

59 gnabgib 2026-07-15 15:45:36 UTC dea.gov Full Share 105

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SpaceX bond worth 10% less than issue price – heading for junk bond status

440 youngtaff 2026-07-15 13:45:36 UTC ft.com Full Share 373

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What Every Python Developer Should Know About the CPython ABI

28 matt_d 2026-07-15 13:45:36 UTC labs.quansight.org Full Share 4

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What designing 54 computer science cards taught me about graphic design

10 marukodo 2026-07-15 16:45:36 UTC fhoehl.com Qwen Share 3

Algodeck is a 54-card deck distilling computer science and math into accessible, visually engaging concepts, blending problem-solving and creativity. Designed with code and systems thinking, it offers a tactile, exploratory learning tool for understanding complex ideas through elegant, constraint-driven design.

Show HN: 18KB ls alternative in no_std rust and Libc

14 tracyspacy 2026-07-15 14:45:36 UTC crates.io Qwen Share 3

The user created fli, a tiny Rust-based file lister for SSH-only Raspberry Pi Zero, using emojis (📄/🗂️) for readability and direct readdir() streaming for speed, avoiding heap allocation and relying on no_std + libc to minimize binary size. It aims to explore building coreutils-like tools in Rust with focus on compactness over raw speed.

Briar Is in Maintenance Mode

101 ristello 2026-07-15 12:45:36 UTC briarproject.org Qwen Share 69

Briar continues in maintenance mode with essential security updates and bugfixes, addressing longstanding issues like high battery use and Android reliability. After initial shutdown plans due to funding and technical challenges, community support and new users led to its continuation, dispelling recent rumors.

What's the most popular number in Hacker News titles?

37 omgmog 2026-07-15 12:45:36 UTC blog.omgmog.net Qwen Share 19

Hacker News titles favor small numbers due to listicles, versioning, and round thresholds, with 1 leading. Anomalies like 19 (2020 pandemic) and 4 (2023 GPT-4) briefly spiked.