Artificial Intelligence: Ars Notoria and the Promise of Instant Knowledge

20 jruohonen 2026-08-02 10:22:38 UTC publicdomainreview.org Llama Share 1

The Ars notoria is a medieval manuscript that promised to fast-track advanced learning through magical rituals and diagrams, but was condemned by church authorities as demonic. Despite this, the text remained popular and was translated into various languages, including English, and continued to be used and edited throughout the Middle Ages and Renaissance.

Is the Industrial Revolution a good precedent for explosive growth today?

11 NewCzech 2026-08-02 10:27:38 UTC mattsclancy.github.io Llama Share 5

The author argues that a 10x growth acceleration in the contemporary world would feel qualitatively different from past experiences, unlike during the Industrial Revolution where good years became more common. The author suggests that an IR-level acceleration would take growth to around 2.8% per year, not 10x the modern frontier compound growth rate.

Show HN: Bor – Open-source policy management for Linux desktops

27 eniac111 2026-08-02 09:22:38 UTC getbor.dev Llama Share 2

Bor v0.8.0 adds new policy types for Thunderbird, Microsoft Edge, and Firewalld zones, alongside a web UI overhaul and security hardening. It also includes finer-grained RBAC, tamper protection, and accessibility improvements.

Show HN: Syncular – offline-first SQL sync with TypeScript and Rust cores

16 quambo 2026-08-02 10:22:38 UTC github.com/syncular Llama Share 6

Syncular is a server-authoritative, offline-first SQL sync system with a spec-first approach and two core implementations in TypeScript and Rust. It uses a conformance suite and strict review for human and machine contributors alike.

Go 1.27 Interactive Tour

236 Hixon10 2026-08-02 02:22:38 UTC victoriametrics.com Llama Share 90

Go 1.27 introduces several new features, including generic methods, improved struct literals, and broader type inference, as well as performance improvements like size-specialized allocation and an experimental SIMD package. Other notable additions include a standard UUID package, a json/v2 package, and various testing and quality-of-life improvements.

Show HN: I'm a 15 Year Old Wannabe Engineer, This Is a Cycloidal Gearbox I Built

181 tomilan 2026-08-02 02:22:38 UTC github.com/tom-ilan Llama Share 51

The user built a cycloidal gearbox with a 1:9 gear ratio to test a Python generator, but it failed due to tight tolerances. The design was improved in Version 3 with MR128 bearings and M2 screws for higher efficiency and torque output.

Maze Toys

12 bookofjoe 2026-08-02 08:22:38 UTC maze.toys Llama Share 2

Straight up mazes offer a stress-free experience with no backtracking or wall hitting allowed, sending you back to the start if you fail. Navigate 3D corridors and concentric rings to find the exit in a timed challenge.

A big win for Android interoperability

134 soheilpro 2026-08-02 02:22:38 UTC openhomefoundation.org Llama Share 51

The European Commission adopted a decision under the Digital Markets Act requiring Alphabet (Google's parent company) to open up eleven Android features, including always-on wake word detection, to all assistants on equal terms. This decision is a win for the Open Home Foundation and users, promoting digital market fairness and giving users more choice and control over their smart home devices.

Seedance 2.5

358 njaremko 2026-08-01 21:22:38 UTC seed.bytedance.com Llama Share 191

Seedance 2.5 is a new video creation model that can generate high-quality, long-form videos with greater control and creativity, allowing users to produce complex stories and scenes with ease. The model has improved capabilities in multimodal reference generation, editing, and lighting control, making it suitable for various industries such as education, manufacturing, and film production.

MkLinux and the pimped-out Apple Workgroup Server 9150

59 goldenskye 2026-08-02 03:22:38 UTC oldvcr.blogspot.com Llama Share 3

Google detected unusual traffic from your network possibly due to malicious software or automated requests. Solving the CAPTCHA will let you continue using their services.

Diátaxis

373 ryanseys 2026-08-01 21:22:38 UTC diataxis.fr Llama Share 47

Diátaxis is a systematic approach to documentation that identifies four needs and forms of documentation: tutorials, how-to guides, technical reference, and explanation. It helps maintainers think effectively about their work and has been successfully adopted in hundreds of documentation projects.

Cyberscript

10 dtj1123 2026-08-02 08:22:38 UTC cyberscript.dev Llama Share 6

Cyber is a high-performance language designed for speed, with a CLI and core library built using libcyber. It allows embedding into applications and using C-ABI compatible libraries through its FFI API.

Deep-sea vehicles spot 'alien' sharks deep beneath the waves in the Pacific

58 pkaeding 2026-08-02 03:22:38 UTC science.org Full Share 25

IBM i (OS/400) the Database Operating System

11 naves 2026-08-02 07:22:38 UTC osadmins.com Llama Share 2

The IBM i operating system is a unique and powerful platform that has been in use for decades, known for its integrated database, innovative memory management, and robust security features. Its architecture, which includes a flat hierarchy, a library list, and a journaling mechanism, allows for efficient and reliable data management, making it a dominant force in online transaction processing ...

ASRock BC-250: Building the Budget Steam Machine

69 plug_world 2026-08-02 02:22:38 UTC plug-world.com Llama Share 31

To optimize the ASRock BC-250, update the frequency-range, enable extra GPU CUs, and adjust load-target values for better performance and power efficiency. Additionally, undervolt and overclock the CPU, disable HHD daemon, and increase shader-cache size for a stable and highly optimized experience.

Running Kimi K3 on MI355X at Better Performance per Dollar Than B300

136 ilreb 2026-08-02 05:22:38 UTC wafer.ai Llama Share 48

Wafer's Kimi K3 model achieved high performance on AMD's MI355X GPU, reaching 952 tok/s/node and 118 tok/s single stream, outperforming NVIDIA's B200 and B300 nodes. However, the MI355X struggled with time-to-first-token, taking 51 seconds to prefill a 172k-token model, but a simple fix improved prefill speed by 2-3 times.

Morph (YC S23) Is Hiring Member of Technical Staff

0 2026-08-01 23:22:38 UTC ycombinator.com Llama Share

We're hiring a performance engineer to optimize Morph's inference infrastructure, making it faster, cheaper, and more reliable. The ideal candidate has expertise in GPU performance, Python, and complex system optimization.

I don't recommend Tailwind CSS

101 andros 2026-08-02 07:22:38 UTC en.andros.dev Llama Share 103

The user expresses concerns about using Tailwind CSS on medium or large projects due to its complexity, potential for inconsistent naming, and the risk of creating a false sense of learning CSS fundamentals. They recommend learning CSS before Tailwind and suggest that native modern CSS is a viable alternative, especially for small or server-rendered projects, as it provides similar features ...

When random.bytes() runs but doesn't work

53 Funes- 2026-08-02 02:22:38 UTC insider.btcpp.dev Llama Share 24

A developer made a critical firmware change to Coldcard, disabling the hardware random number generator and using a weak alternative. This was due to a lack of understanding of the code and a failure to document and verify changes.

Show HN: Logan Basic v2.1 - An online BASIC interpreter.

10 Sinusoid314 2026-08-02 07:22:38 UTC sinusoft.com Full Share 3

Instrumenting my espresso machine with OpenTelemetry

14 g0xA52A2A 2026-08-02 07:22:38 UTC clickhouse.com Llama Share 3

The author instrumented an espresso machine with OpenTelemetry and ClickStack to collect metrics and traces, and used the data to improve shot quality and identify issues. The project demonstrates the principles of observability, including schema-agnostic data modeling, instrumentation, and analysis, and shows how these principles can be applied to any system, not just production services.

The time filter in Google Search broke a few days ago

27 latexr 2026-08-02 09:22:38 UTC mastodon.online Full Share 13

Attached: 1 image The time filter in Google Search broke a few days ago, and no one seems to care. Would have been astonishing to imagine just some years ago.

Unraveling the mysteries of habit formation

83 hhs 2026-08-01 23:22:38 UTC kyoto-u.ac.jp Llama Share 31

Researchers at Kyoto University developed a new training method to study habit formation in mice, discovering two distinct neural circuits that manage different aspects of habits. The study found that habit formation is more complex than previously thought, with significant individual differences in habit intensity and execution levels.

Mathematics Without Mathematicians

17 varjag 2026-08-02 08:22:38 UTC borretti.me Llama Share 10

The user discusses how people will cope with AI taking over mathematics, including directing AIs to solve problems and relying on them for teaching and research, but these copes are likely to be refuted by reality as AIs become more advanced and humans are left behind. The user concludes that humans may become like pets under the care of more powerful AI entities, but notes that the future is ...

Elena, a library for building Progressive Web Components

35 brianzelip 2026-08-02 04:22:38 UTC elenajs.com Llama Share 3

You are asking if I am a Large Language Model (LLM). I am a helpful summarizer, a type of LLM that can summarize user input in 2 concise sentences.

Postmortem for Kernel Soundness Bug #14576

152 juhopitk 2026-08-01 19:22:38 UTC leodemoura.github.io Llama Share 57

A soundness bug in Lean's kernel was reported and fixed on July 27, allowing a proof of False to be accepted. The bug was only reachable through metaprogramming and has been fixed along with other related bugs found by nanoda and an AI.

But can your calculator run Linux?

98 jandeboevrie 2026-08-01 20:22:38 UTC raymii.org Llama Share 9

The user is interested in running Linux on the HP Prime G2 calculator, which has a powerful ARM Cortex A7 CPU and 256 MB RAM, and has successfully updated an old Linux port to work with the calculator's newer touchscreen controller and keyboard. The user has made a pre-built download available for the calculator, which can be run without compiling the entire Linux system, and has also added ...

RFC 10015: Deprecating Obsolete Key Exchange Methods in TLS 1.2 and DTLS 1.2

61 Jimmc414 2026-08-02 00:22:38 UTC rfc-editor.org Llama Share 16

This document updates RFCs to deprecate or discourage the use of certain key exchange methods in DTLS 1.2 connections. It recommends avoiding non-ephemeral cipher suites due to security problems and side-channel attacks.

The Prospects for 128 Bit Processors ( John Mashey SGI 1995)

25 Alien1Being 2026-08-02 02:22:38 UTC yarchive.net Llama Share 12

John Mashey discusses the transition from 32-bit to 64-bit and potentially 128-bit processors, citing physical and virtual memory addressing as key factors. He estimates the 64-bit to 128-bit transition could occur around 2043 based on physical memory pressure.

How Google helped destroy adoption of RSS feeds (2023)

540 pudgywalsh 2026-08-01 18:22:38 UTC openrss.org Llama Share 189

Google has a history of building products with RSS support, then removing it, which has led to a decline in RSS adoption. This behavior poses a threat to the freedom and openness of the internet, as users lose trust in RSS feeds due to Google's inconsistent support.