Self-parking car using genetic algorithm (2021)

24 trekhleb 2026-09-28 01:23:54 UTC trekhleb.dev Llama Share 3

The Self-parking Car Evolution Simulator uses a genetic algorithm to evolve the optimal genome for self-parking cars, with 180 bits defining their behavior. The simulator runs for generations, selecting and mating fittest cars to produce new ones that learn to park more efficiently.

Ember-1

365 gmays 2026-09-27 18:21:54 UTC fireworks.ai Llama Share 184

Fireworks Research introduces Ember-1, a specialized model that delivers Kimi K3's quality with 40% fewer tokens. Ember-1 is built on Kimi K3 and learned to cut unnecessary reasoning while keeping the thinking that matters.

When did Google get so weird?

820 sancho-panza 2026-09-27 20:21:54 UTC sancho.bearblog.dev Llama Share 434

The user had a weird experience with Google's AI overview after searching for old tweets about Dario Saric, and wondered why the search engine assumed they were looking for emotional support instead of links. They felt that Google has lost its purpose as a search engine with the introduction of LLMs.

Guitar amp and effects pedal built on the Waveshare ESP32-S3-Touch-AMOLED-2.06

23 arbayi 2026-09-28 00:21:54 UTC github.com/dashersw Llama Share 3

A standalone guitar amp and effects pedal are built on the Waveshare ESP32-S3-Touch-AMOLED-2.06, running full-size Neural Amp Modeler A2 captures in real-time. The device has a touchscreen UI, drives a USB audio interface as a host, and supports loading custom presets and models via microSD card or browser upload.

The state of SIMD in Rust in 2026

101 verdagon 2026-09-27 19:21:54 UTC shnatsel.github.io Llama Share 20

The author has made significant progress in contributing to the SIMD library, specifically Fearless SIMD. They discuss various approaches to using SIMD instructions on different architectures, including multiversioning and function-level optimization. The author concludes that NEON is a more practical choice for ARM-based systems due to its simplicity and performance advantages over AVX-512.

Research finds 485 chemicals in US pesticide products linked to breast cancer

26 Teever 2026-09-28 01:29:54 UTC theguardian.com Llama Share 1

Research identifies 485 chemicals in US pesticides linked to breast cancer, raising concerns about food and product safety. The EPA's lax regulation of inert ingredients and lack of consideration for exposure to multiple pesticides contribute to the issue.

Alan Kay's answer to “Did the ENIAC have a BIOS”?

76 midnightfish 2026-09-27 20:21:54 UTC quora.com Full Share 30

There is more to code review than (automatable) detection

68 utiiiD 2026-09-27 20:21:54 UTC adaptivecapacitylabs.com Llama Share 32

The article argues that coding agents can supersede human code review, but the author disagrees due to issues with intent, comprehensibility and contextual knowledge. The author believes that humans bring a level of expertise and social accountability that machines cannot replicate.

Lunar Terminator Paradox

45 dima55 2026-09-27 21:21:54 UTC notes.secretsauce.net Llama Share 32

The lunar terminator paradox occurs when looking at a full moon after sunset, appearing to point upwards due to Earth's perspective. The program simulates this phenomenon, showing how the moon's illuminated side points up regardless of its position in the sky.

Show HN: Lofi Cities – Pixel-art city nights with browser-generated lofi

177 safaelmali 2026-09-27 19:21:54 UTC loficities.com Llama Share 80

Lofi Cities is a free web app that generates animated pixel-art city nights with endless lofi music, available on various cities worldwide. The app offers customizable settings and features like weather, track selection, and social interactions without requiring an account or cookies.

Self-Hosting on the Dark Web

72 mooreds 2026-09-27 20:21:54 UTC david.alvarezrosa.com Llama Share 23

This site is now accessible via Tor as a hidden service with end-to-end encryption. The Tor Project, a nonprofit organization, maintains the network to advance human rights and freedoms online.

Don't couple your Go code to GitHub

156 birdculture 2026-09-27 17:21:54 UTC iain.rocks Llama Share 78

The Go programming language allows namespace-based code fetching, but this can lead to coupling with a specific hosting provider. Using custom domains is a solution to avoid this issue and make it easier to switch between different hosting platforms.

Show HN: Panda, the world's first personal AI computer

5 moezee1 2026-09-28 01:37:54 UTC pandax1.com LocalLLM Share 12

Panda is a personal AI computer that processes all data locally, ensuring privacy and no subscriptions. It allows up to 25 devices to connect and run AI tools, with shipping starting in December 2027.

Imp is a full port of DSPy to the BEAM

52 mpweiher 2026-09-27 20:21:54 UTC github.com/deepfates Llama Share 5

Imp is a full port of DSPy to the BEAM, allowing users to describe language model steps and optimize them against labeled examples. It provides various optimizers that can improve models by rewriting instructions or training weights, with tools like ReqLLM for accessing external models.

What I did at Recurse Center

74 bingden 2026-09-27 19:21:54 UTC thill.me Llama Share 18

The author spent the summer at Recurse Center, a programming retreat in Brooklyn, where they participated in various projects and study groups. They learned about modern LLMs and agents through Agentic Adventures and Practical Deep Learning.

Oral history of John Chowning, inventor of FM synthesis [video]

53 Rochus 2026-09-27 18:21:54 UTC youtube.com Embed Share 10

In an $80 motel room, a discovery to shed light on the origins of life

212 danso 2026-09-27 15:21:54 UTC nytimes.com Llama Share 81

A biologist and an evolutionary biologist discovered two new species of a single-celled organism called Paulinella in a motel room. The discovery brings the world's known total to six photosynthetic Paulinella species, made by a team led by Dr. Van Etten.

Replacing the old battery on rechargeable bike lights

140 surprisetalk 2026-09-27 14:21:54 UTC jvns.ca Llama Share 75

The author successfully repaired their 10-year-old bike lights by replacing the battery, using minimal electronics skills and guidance from online resources. The repair cost around $20 CAD and has allowed the author to use the lights again without recharging.

Previously unheard recordings of John Coltrane, captured by Frank Tiberi

66 gregsadetsky 2026-09-27 16:21:54 UTC jazzwise.com Full Share 21

As A.I. Makes Law Firms More Efficient, Clients Ask: 'Where's My Discount?'

10 mooreds 2026-09-28 01:32:54 UTC nytimes.com Full Share 1

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Writing Efficient C++ Code (2013)

135 ibobev 2026-09-27 13:21:54 UTC asawicki.info Llama Share 83

The article discusses the importance of writing efficient code, particularly in applications where performance matters. It highlights that native languages like C++ can be used to achieve high performance but requires knowledge and familiarity with good practices. The article also introduces Data-Oriented Design (DOD) as a way of thinking that focuses on data storage and design to create ...

Have an LLC

40 mlex 2026-09-27 20:21:54 UTC zachholman.com Llama Share 24

The author reflects on how quickly startups can be built today, with incorporation being a non-issue, and suggests getting an LLC to separate personal and work finances.

Fragment of oldest known peace treaty found in Turkey

65 gmays 2026-09-27 16:21:54 UTC livescience.com Llama Share 8

Archaeologists have discovered a 3,400-year-old fragment of the Treaty of Kadesh, the world's oldest known peace treaty. The ancient Egyptian and Hittite leaders signed it around 1269 B.C. to mark the end of a lengthy war between their empires.

A New Experiment Meta-Strategy

10 surprisetalk 2026-09-27 22:21:54 UTC chillphysicsenjoyer.substack.com Full Share 0

My Recent Woodworking Projects

33 trwhite 2026-09-27 21:21:54 UTC notoriousbfg.com Llama Share 14

The author, who initially struggled with woodworking after a disappointing experience in school, has since developed confidence and skills through DIY projects such as building a gate and shelves. He attributes his success to YouTube tutorials and the use of affordable tools like the Bosch Cordless circular saw.

The Cartesian Hand: In-Hand Manipulation with All-Linear Fingers

62 AareyBaba 2026-09-27 16:21:54 UTC generalroboticslab.com Full Share 10

General Robotics Lab at Duke University - Building discovery machines that learn, act, and collaborate by discovering how the world works. Research in embodied intelligence, robotics, AI, machine learning, and human-robot collaboration.

Fakecloud: Local AWS cloud emulator for integration tests

116 theanonymousone 2026-09-27 10:21:54 UTC fakecloud.dev Llama Share 61

Fakecloud provides a local AWS environment for development and testing without requiring an account or paid plan. It supports 3,932 API operations and 30+ service-to-service integrations, allowing developers to use the normal AWS SDK against localhost.

Video CDs Break Windows Explorer

108 ClydeN 2026-09-27 13:21:54 UTC clydesnotes.blogspot.com Llama Share 38

Copying VCD files in Windows Explorer can cause system instability due to a bug introduced with 2023 updates. The issue is often reproduced by copying the MPEGAV folder, which leads to a "broken" state requiring a restart of the PC.

S3 Is the Future, S3 Is the Past

55 tkhattra 2026-09-27 21:21:54 UTC btrblocks.com Llama Share 50

Amazon S3's dominance is due to its advantages, but its hardware assumptions are becoming obsolete as SSD prices drop and modern datacenter networks improve. To build a true replacement for S3, we need initiative from cloud providers, not just technological advancements.

Faster prompt lookup drafting in llama.cpp

72 pptadversary 2026-09-27 15:21:54 UTC jadidbourbaki.github.io Llama Share 11

The author optimized prompt lookup decoding in llama.cpp, achieving a 140x speedup by leveraging Daniel Lemire's PR and their own performance optimizations. The changes improved latency per drafted token, static cache load time, and memory usage.