Does the Sumerian King List Align with Paleoclimate Events?

38 dev_l1x_be 2026-08-29 00:22:13 UTC vectorian.be Llama Share 7

The Sumerian King List's antediluvian sequence shows no statistically significant alignment with a catalog of Quaternary events, despite initial ease of finding matches. The analysis uses various sensitivity tests and comparisons to rule out chance alignments.

Boot a Virtual iPhone via Apple's Virtualization.framework

53 hentrep 2026-08-28 23:22:13 UTC github.com/lakr233 Llama Share 13

This tool creates a virtualized iOS environment for testing and development, allowing users to download, patch, and restore iOS images. It also provides features like automatic provisioning, E2E testing capabilities and host control through a socket.

GUIs should be fully keyboard-driven

603 ckardaris 2026-08-28 15:22:13 UTC ckardaris.com Llama Share 300

A Hacker News post debated the merits of terminal user interfaces (TUIs) versus graphical user interfaces (GUIs), with some arguing TUIs are preferable due to keyboard navigation capabilities, but this argument lacks solid foundation. Implementing full keyboard navigation in GUI applications can improve user experience and should not be ignored by developers.

Htmx 4.0

528 rmsaksida 2026-08-28 14:22:13 UTC four.htmx.org Llama Share 126

The htmx team has released version 4.0.0, marking the culmination of 8 months of work after adopting fetch() API and async programming in JavaScript. The new release includes significant changes such as explicit attribute inheritance, standardized event names, and improved history support without localStorage usage by default.

U.S. sanctions against the A/I Collective

476 exiguus 2026-08-28 13:22:13 UTC inventati.org Llama Share 453

A/I is an autonomous anticapitalist movement providing free digital self-defense tools and services for activists, focusing on solidarity and non-commercial use. All services are provided without data commoditization or compensation, with manual review by volunteers to ensure alignment with their principles.

Just the rumour of a bug is enough to find an exploit these days

257 avsm 2026-08-28 16:22:13 UTC anil.recoil.org Llama Share 91

The author released a security fix for OCaml's cohttp 6.3.0, but noticed probes in live webserver logs with the exact bug pattern just minutes after opening the PR to fix it, indicating automated exploit generation is now possible within seconds. The traditional security process needs to be inverted to prioritize private patch development and rapid release over secrecy of details.

PPWR lands another blow to an precarious tabletop industry

15 healsdata 2026-08-29 00:22:13 UTC rascal.news Llama Share 7

Tabletop RPG designers and publishers are struggling to comply with the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) in Europe, citing complex rules and varying fees across 27 EU member states. Many have temporarily stopped shipping to EU countries due to the high costs of compliance.

9th Circuit sides with states in Kalshi gambling fight

14 hungryhobbit 2026-08-29 00:22:13 UTC azmirror.com Llama Share 7

A federal judge's order blocking Arizona from prosecuting Kalshi is likely to be overturned after the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that sports betting is not protected by federal law. The ruling allows states to regulate gambling operations, giving Arizona a chance to resume its case against Kalshi.

Inception-style curved map for turn-by-turn directions

425 smoser 2026-08-28 13:22:13 UTC orbify.eu Full Share 143

Orbify Demo 2 v72 — interactive Gaussian-splat navigation visualization.

Identifying fake cosmetics using AI

28 wgrover 2026-08-28 22:22:13 UTC groverlab.org Llama Share 12

A researcher purchased authentic and counterfeit versions of a popular lip tint product to test the effectiveness of Google's Gemini AI model in identifying fake cosmetics. The study found that Gemini was able to detect most discrepancies between authentic and counterfeit packages, but also struggled with photo artifacts and made mistakes due to glare or other photographic issues.

Curvature Beziers: Improving on a timeless recipe

77 leephillips 2026-08-28 18:22:13 UTC acko.net Llama Share 11

The author discusses the limitations of Bezier curves in CAD and computer graphics, proposing a new approach to editing them by using curvature handles instead of traditional tangents. This allows for smoother editing experiences and more accurate control over the curve's shape.

Judge rules Trump administration’s blacklisting of Anthropic was illegal

527 jbegley 2026-08-28 02:22:13 UTC nytimes.com Full Share 393

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I accidentally turned LLM memory into program analysis

12 matt_d 2026-08-29 00:22:13 UTC pwning.systems Llama Share 3

The author created a Datalog engine for LLMs to improve their memory and reduce hallucinations during vulnerability research. The system allows the model to maintain its analysis state, track dependencies, and invalidate conclusions when new information is discovered.

Processing in Memory: DRAM Is About to Do Math

69 bhouston 2026-08-28 18:22:13 UTC ben3d.ca Llama Share 23

Samsung unveiled a 16 GB LPDDR5X memory package with 614 GB/s internal bandwidth, targeting servers and mobile devices. The design enables Processing-in-Memory (PIM) architecture to access high-bandwidth DRAM banks without exposing the full potential of the interface.

The Twelve-Factor App (2025)

221 jxmorris12 2026-08-28 14:22:13 UTC 12factor.net Llama Share 119

Experts from Heroku share their experience on software-as-a-service app development, highlighting ideal practices and common problems. They aim to raise awareness of systemic issues and provide solutions with a shared vocabulary.

GLM-5.3 is now open-weight

585 jeudesprits 2026-08-28 15:22:13 UTC huggingface.co Llama Share 205

GLM-5.3 is a state-of-the-art model that surpasses GLM-5.2 in complex coding and long-horizon tasks, achieving significant improvements on various benchmarks. It supports deployment on the Ascend NPU platform and offers features like controlling thinking budget and HLE with tools.

Autonomous Mathematical Discovery in an Open-World Multi-Agent Environment

79 stephenchung 2026-08-28 17:22:13 UTC arxiv.org Llama Share 20

Researchers studied autonomous mathematical discovery in an open-world environment where AI agents pursued a shared research goal without central coordination. The Station achieved novel results on five problems, including new constructions and theorems, making the discoveries more interpretable for mathematicians.

Visual Analysis of Binary Files

60 vismit2000 2026-08-28 18:22:13 UTC binvis.io Full Share 17

Luanti removed from Google Play due to baseless AI copyright notice

443 miniBill 2026-08-28 07:22:13 UTC blog.luanti.org Llama Share 137

Luanti's Android app is unavailable on Google Play due to a baseless DMCA notice from Tracer.AI, alleging copyright infringement with Minecraft. The company has previously submitted counter-notices and appealed against similar notices in 2023 and this year.

Show HN: Sesame - a local-first, open-source password manager

36 d0mkaaa 2026-08-28 19:22:13 UTC usesesame.app Llama Share 41

Sesame is a secure password manager that stores vaults locally on desktop, keeping sensitive info private and open-sourced. It's free during beta, with no ads or analytics, and users can download it directly from the website.

Verschlimmbesserung: The Word Your Software Updates Need

109 speckx 2026-08-28 15:22:13 UTC geekyschmidt.com Llama Share 69

A recent SaaS update introduced changes that broke a workflow, highlighting the issue of prioritizing minor updates over product functionality. The way metrics are measured and teams are incentivized can lead to optimization for those metrics rather than actual improvement.

Hilariously fast volume computation with the divergence theorem (2018)

248 luu 2026-08-28 09:22:13 UTC alyssarosenzweig.ca Llama Share 65

A fast algorithm for volume computation of a simple, closed triangulated 3D mesh is presented using vector calculus. The algorithm calculates the volume as a sum of surface integrals over each triangle in the mesh.

Attimet (YC F24) Is Hiring Members of Technical Staff – Engineering and Research

0 2026-08-28 17:22:13 UTC ycombinator.com Llama Share

Join Attime, a research lab building AI systems with real-time feedback loops, to work on LLM-powered projects and own end-to-end technical problems. You'll have autonomy and resources to drive impactful projects in San Francisco, CA.

Migrating to HTTPX2

185 tosh 2026-08-28 12:22:13 UTC github.com/openai Llama Share 78

The OpenAI Python SDK now uses HTTPX2 for its synchronous and asynchronous HTTP clients, replacing the previous httpx package. Existing API calls continue to work without changes, but users must update their code to use HTTPX2 clients explicitly.

Experiments with Plotter Art

3 surprisetalk 2026-08-29 00:22:13 UTC sometimes.digital Prefix Share 0

Around five years ago I bought an Ender 3 3D printer. It is capable, but frustrating to configure and picky about the filament. They go second-hand for around €60. For the past couple of years it has been collecting dust stored safely in its original cardboard box. I have glued two small neodymium magnets to a 0.2mm fineliner pen. The printer head casing is made of metal and the magnets ...

Aspirational Clownmaxxing and Joey's cadillac todo list

22 farlight 2026-08-28 19:22:13 UTC charlesleifer.com Llama Share 9

A developer is tasked with creating a mid-century country-club-core todo-list app using Pyside6, incorporating elements of irony and liminality. The app must be designed to resemble a luxurious club, with no indication of the gremlin's mischief or the ghost designer's attempts to apply Dutch Realist principles.

Sloc Cloc and Code 4.0 (scc) – Finding the files that need the most attention

26 boyter 2026-08-28 19:22:13 UTC boyter.org Llama Share 1

The author has released version 4.0.0 of sloc cloc and code (scc), a tool for analyzing code complexity, with new features including bug prediction using commit history and file complexity estimates to identify "hotspots" in the codebase that are prone to bugs or difficult to work with.

Global demand for sand spawned a worldwide boom in illegal mining (2015)

57 EndXA 2026-08-28 16:22:13 UTC wired.com Llama Share 24

A farmer, Paleram Chauhan, was killed in India's Raipur Khadar village over a dispute about sand mining. The demand for sand drives the illegal trade, which harms the environment and local communities.

An investigation into the state of corvid–human relations

112 speckx 2026-08-28 13:22:13 UTC audubon.org Llama Share 65

A woman and her family formed a connection with their neighbor's crows, feeding them peanuts and observing their behavior. The birds seemed to recognize the humans as individuals and would visit regularly, but it's unclear if they truly understood or reciprocated the friendship.

State of the Map 2026

142 lode 2026-08-28 14:22:13 UTC 2026.stateofthemap.org Llama Share 50

The State of the Map conference in 2026 will be held in Paris and online, featuring talks, workshops, and discussions. Useful links can be found on social media channels or chat rooms for attendees to connect and access live streams.