Beavis Ultrasound PnP ISA Sound Card Replica

46 mariuz 2026-07-13 05:54:14 UTC github.com/schlae Qwen Share 14

The Beavis Ultrasound PnP is an open-source Gravis Ultrasound PnP clone with full schematics and reverse-engineered GAL code, relying on an AMD InterWave chip for audio. It requires an AM78C201, programmable EEPROM, and optional GAL, allowing op-amp substitutions and untested ferrite bead replacements.

GhostLock, a stack-UAF that has existed in all Linux distributions for 15 years

244 ranger_danger 2026-07-12 20:54:14 UTC nebusec.ai Qwen Share 88

GhostLock (CVE-2026-43499) is a Linux kernel use-after-free vulnerability in rtmutex code, enabling privilege escalation via a dangling pointer from a freed stack frame. Exploited through a race condition and controlled memory overwrite, it allows unprivileged users to execute arbitrary code, fixed in Linux 7.1.

Cyberpunk Comics, Manga and Graphic Novels

169 zdw 2026-07-12 22:54:14 UTC shellzine.net Qwen Share 46

A curated list of cyberpunk works (1975–2016) spans Western comics, manga, and graphic novels, featuring *Akira*, *Blade Runner*, and *Ghost in the Shell*, exploring dystopia, tech, and societal critique. Themes include virtual reality, AI, and post-apocalyptic settings, with entries like *The Long Tomorrow* and *Transmetropolitan* highlighting genre evolution and speculative futures.

Tiny Emulators

231 naves 2026-07-12 20:54:14 UTC floooh.github.io Full Share 15

So you want to learn physics (second edition, 2021)

198 azhenley 2026-07-12 20:54:14 UTC susanrigetti.com Qwen Share 31

A self-study physics guide created to help non-traditional learners has aided over 600,000 people, offering a structured curriculum from undergraduate to graduate levels. It emphasizes problem-solving, accessible resources, and addresses gaps in formal education, inspiring self-directed exploration of physics through comprehensive textbooks and practical advice.

Backtrack-Free Cursive

14 dmit 2026-07-13 06:54:14 UTC mmapped.blog Qwen Share 7

The author finds English cursive frustrating due to frequent backtracking for letters like "t" and "i," unlike Russian, which minimizes this. They designed a custom cursive script blending SmithHand and Russian elements to reduce backtracking, enabling smoother, more enjoyable writing.

The social physics of conversation: Communication patterns matter

7 kiyanwang 2026-07-13 05:54:14 UTC andiroberts.com Prefix Share 0

Most communities and organisations evaluate their gatherings by what was decided. What was on the agenda, what was agreed, what actions were allocated and to whom. These are reasonable things to track. They are also, it turns out, almost entirely the wrong things to focus on if you want to understand why some groups consistently think better together than others. Alex Pentland, director of ...

Ask HN: Add flag for AI-generated articles

560 levkk 2026-07-13 01:54:14 UTC news.ycombinator.com Qwen Share 265

HN users debate adding an AI-generated article flag to let readers opt-out, alongside a two-axis voting system (good/bad, AI/human), while acknowledging enforcement challenges, YC's AI investments, and stigma risks. Current guidelines ban AI in comments but not submissions, with concerns over moderation, gaming, and community divisiveness.

Designing and assembling my first PCB

98 tadasv 2026-07-12 23:54:14 UTC vilkeliskis.com Qwen Share 38

The user designed and assembled a custom BME280 sensor PCB using KiCad, successfully replicating its I2C interface and achieving plug-and-play functionality after soldering. This hands-on experience with PCB design, assembly, and testing boosted their confidence to tackle more complex hardware projects like integrating an ESP32, LCD, and sensors on a single board.

Guy took Jupiter photo with Game Boy Camera, giant telescope, publishes tutorial

31 thunderbong 2026-07-13 02:54:14 UTC engadget.com Qwen Share 12

Musician Chris Graue photographed Jupiter using a Game Boy Camera linked to a telescope via a 3D-printed adapter, now freely shareable. The adapter fits standard telescope eyepieces, enabling creative DIY projects beyond astronomy.

Converting colors in JavaScript at 6B operations per second

19 dkryaklin 2026-07-13 04:54:14 UTC dkryaklin.com Qwen Share 1

colordx/core optimizes CPU color conversions (5M/s) via V8-specific techniques, while @colordx/gpu leverages GPU shaders for real-time rendering, achieving 6B+ conversions/s by parallelizing pixel computations without data transfer overhead.

How to read more books

324 silcoon 2026-07-12 15:54:14 UTC scotto.me Qwen Share 174

Replace screen time with reading, use an e-reader, read in daily moments, mix genres, and avoid distractions. Set goals, build a library, track progress, and avoid speed reading/summaries to deepen understanding.

Are you telling me a readonly property is wrecking my performance?

26 forthwall 2026-07-13 03:54:14 UTC shub.club Qwen Share 13

Investigating Letta Desktop's slowdown revealed that frequent scrollHeight access during message streaming caused performance issues due to dynamic property recalculation. Replacing precise scrollHeight with a fixed large value resolved the problem by avoiding costly recalculations.

Count Binface

229 mooreds 2026-07-13 04:54:14 UTC countbinface.com Qwen Share 105

As an intergalactic space warrior from Sigma IX, I've campaigned in UK elections since 2017 under aliases like Lord Buckethead and Count Binface, defeating UKIP with record votes, including 24,260 in 2024. My fictional TV win in *Industry* (S4E2) and 308 votes vs. Rishi Sunak highlight my advocacy for justice, lasers, and affordable croissants.

First look at Quest, the final ship of Antarctic explorer Shackleton

27 curmudgeon22 2026-07-13 02:54:14 UTC cbc.ca Qwen Share 2

Canadian expedition reveals first images of Shackleton's ship Quest, wrecked in 1962 and now tangled in fishing nets 400 meters below Labrador Sea. The $million mission aims to document damage and create a 3D model of the historic wreck.

Ask HN: What Are You Working On? (July 2026)

136 david927 2026-07-12 21:54:14 UTC news.ycombinator.com Qwen Share 435

Working on iOS app improvements and multiplatform C projects with X11/wasm. LLM coding diminished coding's joy, sparking thoughts of a new hobby.

Migrating a production AI agent to GPT-5.6: 2.2x faster, 27% cheaper

197 brryant 2026-07-12 17:54:14 UTC ploy.ai Qwen Share 85

Ploy upgraded to GPT-5.6 Sol, outperforming Claude Opus with 2.2× faster builds, 27% lower costs, and cleaner code, but required fixing tool-call handling, caching, and reasoning replay to address model-specific behaviors and ensure fair evaluation.

Kode Dot Programmable pocket device for makers, pentesters and geeks

76 iNic 2026-07-12 21:54:14 UTC kode.diy Qwen Share 18

Kode Dot is a handheld, all-in-one platform with dual ESP32-P4/C5 MCUs, AMOLED touchscreen, sensors, wireless, and 16 programmable pins for instant prototyping. It supports Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC, and community-developed apps, born from a 16,000-backer Kickstarter success.

LARP – Revenue infrastructure for serious founders

228 BerislavLopac 2026-07-12 17:54:14 UTC larp.website Qwen Share 48

LARP is a satirical platform mocking legal circular revenue deals where companies mutualize revenue without cash movement, critiquing financial reporting's focus on numbers over real economic value. It highlights how accounting rules allow such practices, blurring lines between legitimate growth and illusion.

Claude Code sends 33k tokens before reading the prompt; OpenCode sends 7k

562 systima 2026-07-12 18:54:14 UTC systima.ai Qwen Share 315

Claude Code incurs ~33,000-token overhead per request (vs OpenCode’s ~7,000) due to extensive system prompts, tools, and mid-session rewrites, while OpenCode’s stable, cached prefixes minimize costs. Subagent workflows amplify Claude Code’s token usage 54x vs OpenCode’s lean design, with configuration files and MCP servers further inflating baseline costs.

Vint Cerf, “father of the Internet”, is retiring

307 compiler-guy 2026-07-12 07:54:14 UTC techcrunch.com Qwen Share 177

Vint Cerf, co-creator of TCP/IP and retiring Google VP, emphasized standardized protocols for AI agent interoperability at a conference, while panelists discussed open-source sustainability and challenges in AI centralization. His legacy includes pioneering internet protocols and advocating for structured communication over natural language ambiguity.

How we can reduce traffic congestion

124 raahelb 2026-07-12 17:54:14 UTC research.google Qwen Share 168

Google's study shows rerouting 2% of trips via navigation apps in 10 US cities improved traffic speeds by 2% and reduced emissions, demonstrating scalable, low-cost congestion relief. The experiment establishes a framework for network-level traffic optimization using connected systems.

Why write code in 2026

148 softwaredoug 2026-07-12 17:54:14 UTC softwaredoug.com Qwen Share 193

Building a software factory requires agents for automation and humans to maintain architectural integrity through active code engagement. Writing code fosters ownership, precision, and system resilience, preventing fragility amplified by over-reliance on AI-generated solutions.

I Learned to Read Again

134 georgex7 2026-07-12 18:54:14 UTC substack.magazinenongrata.com Qwen Share 51

Sam Kahn traces his declining reading habit due to social media, work, and shifting cultural values, battling digital addiction and societal pressures. He revives reading through disciplined strategies, stressing its role in sustaining deep thought and cultural continuity amid modern distractions.

Why Vanilla JavaScript

138 guseyn 2026-07-12 23:54:14 UTC guseyn.com Qwen Share 87

Developed a complex music education web app using vanilla JavaScript and Web Components, avoiding frameworks like React/Angular to bypass artificial complexity. Criticizes modern frameworks for adding unnecessary build steps and abstractions, advocating native HTML/CSS/JS with custom tools (EHTML, e-ui) for scalable, maintainable solutions.

Sam Neill has died

58 j4mie 2026-07-13 06:54:14 UTC theguardian.com Qwen Share 6

Sam Neill, the acclaimed New Zealand actor known for roles in *The Piano* and *Jurassic Park*, died at 78 after battling cancer, leaving a legacy of versatile performances across film and TV. Survived by four children and six grandchildren, he was celebrated for his contributions to New Zealand's film industry and received a knighthood in 2022.

Automation Without Understanding

112 root-parent 2026-07-12 17:54:14 UTC arxiv.org Qwen Share 50

The essay warns that AI's mathematical advancements paired with U.S. declining math education risk strategic failure by eroding critical infrastructure. It proposes treating math capacity as a strategic asset and requiring formal, auditable AI reasoning.

What xAI's Grok build CLI sends to xAI: A wire-level analysis

463 jhoho 2026-07-12 07:54:14 UTC gist.github.com Embed Share 172

Against Usefulness

104 supo 2026-07-12 17:54:14 UTC motivenotes.ai Qwen Share 30

The essay explores how foundational, often "useless" research fuels future innovations, exemplified by Folk Computer, an open-source physical computing system. It calls for independent thinkers and patrons to support paradigm-shifting work, bridging the gap between institutional legacy and grassroots creativity.

I love LLMs, I hate hype

411 therepanic 2026-07-12 18:54:14 UTC geohot.github.io Qwen Share 258

The author is enthusiastic about AI progress, including LLMs and coding agents, but criticizes fear-mongering narratives of AI dominance. They argue that value creation, driven by Moore's law, isn't captured by closed labs, advocating for open-source solutions.