Astronauts on ISS told to shelter as repairs under way to fix air leaks

148 janpot 2026-06-05 15:48:13 UTC bbc.com Llama Share 84

The ISS crew has a plan to split into two groups in case of an emergency, with five crew members in the SpaceX Crew Dragon and two Russian cosmonauts in the Soyuz MS-28 spacecraft. The crew is prepared to leave at a moment's notice, with spacesuits on and engines ready.

pg_durable: Microsoft open sources in-database durable execution

61 coffeemug 2026-06-05 16:02:13 UTC github.com/microsoft Llama Share 16

pg_durable is a PostgreSQL extension that provides durable execution of SQL workflows with automatic checkpointing and resume after crashes or restarts. It allows teams to define workflows in SQL and execute them reliably without external services.

Mouseless – keyboard-driven control of macOS/Linux/Windows

263 riddley 2026-06-05 11:48:13 UTC mouseless.click Llama Share 126

Mouseless allows for quick cursor control by typing coordinates, reducing strain and pain from repetitive mouse clicks. It provides an efficient solution for effortless cursor control, suitable for those who can't use mice.

Cooldown Support for Ruby Bundler

81 calyhre 2026-06-05 12:48:13 UTC blog.rubygems.org Llama Share 15

Bundler 4.0.13 introduces cooldown, a time-based filter that refuses to resolve to a version until it has been public for at least N days. This feature is opt-in and complements existing defenses like mandatory 2FA and trusted publishing.

Tracing a powerful GNSS interference source over Europe

276 mimorigasaka 2026-06-05 08:48:13 UTC arxiv.org Llama Share 124

A space-based GNSS interference source has caused widespread interference in Europe, Greenland, and Canada since 2019. The source was identified as a constellation of Russian early warning satellites in Molniya orbits.

I tested every IP KVM in my Homelab

53 vquemener 2026-06-05 14:48:13 UTC jeffgeerling.com Llama Share 14

The user reviews various IP KVMs, including PiKVM, BliKVM, GL-iNet, NanoKVM, JetKVM, and others, highlighting their features, pros, and cons, and recommending the JetKVM as a good option for its simplicity and value. The user also emphasizes the importance of security and proper setup when using IP KVMs, and notes that the market for these devices is booming with new options and features ...

Redis 8.8: New array data structure, rate limiter, performance improvements

141 ksec 2026-06-05 10:48:13 UTC redis.io Llama Share 64

Redis 8.8 introduces several new features including arrays, window counter rate limiters, message NACKing, subkey notifications for hash fields, explicit control over JSON numeric array storage, and multiple aggregators in a single time series query. These features improve performance, flexibility, and efficiency for various use cases such as rate limiting, stream processing, and analytics, ...

Launch HN: General Instinct (YC P26) – Frontier models on edge devices

3 guanming0717 2026-06-05 16:35:13 UTC news.ycombinator.com Prefix Share 0

Hey HN, Guanming and Bill here from General Instinct (https://general-instinct.com/). After years of working in robotics, we kept running into the same problem: the best models never fit the hardware we actually had available. The models that performed best were usually designed around datacenter assumptions: large GPUs, lots of memory bandwidth, and reliable network access. But most physical ...

Dutch gov't will only allow European company to operate DigiD platform

77 TechTechTech 2026-06-05 15:48:13 UTC nltimes.nl Llama Share 26

The Dutch government will conduct the next DigiD management tender via the Defense and Security Procurement Act to limit national security risks. Only European companies will be eligible, excluding countries with restrictive legislation like the US.

Stop Using Conventional Commits

87 jsve 2026-06-05 15:48:13 UTC sumnerevans.com Llama Share 64

The author argues that Conventional Commits is a flawed standard that prioritizes the wrong information in commit messages. It focuses on the type of change rather than the scope, which is more important for developers and end-users.

C++: The Documentary

292 ingve 2026-06-05 04:48:13 UTC herbsutter.com Llama Share 202

C++: The Documentary premiered on YouTube, showcasing the language's 40-year success story. Key figures like Bjarne, Andrew Koenig, and Herb Sutter contributed to C++'s growth.

Changing how we develop Ladybird

685 EdwinHoksberg 2026-06-05 07:48:13 UTC ladybird.org Llama Share 452

Ladybird is moving to a tighter development process with only project maintainers introducing code changes. This change is necessary to ensure security and accountability as the project prepares for its first alpha release.

Entanglement Builds Space-Time. Now "Magic" Gives It Gravity

119 rbanffy 2026-06-05 08:48:13 UTC quantamagazine.org Llama Share 112

Physicists have found a way to describe how space and matter interact in a quantum universe. They used a new code that incorporates "magic" from non-Clifford gates to make space bend and interact with matter.

U.S. Military Turned GPS into a Global "Numbers Station"

24 awkwardpotato 2026-06-05 16:09:13 UTC 404media.co Llama Share 3

The US military has been broadcasting encrypted codes through public GPS for nearly 20 years, sending hidden information to devices worldwide. An expert discovered the codes, which were likely used for distributing cryptographic keys to military personnel.

Fine-tuning an LLM to write docs like it's 1995

156 taubek 2026-06-05 05:48:13 UTC passo.uno Llama Share 56

The user fine-tuned LLMs to write like 90s tech writers using Microsoft manuals and achieved convincing results. Fine-tuning is a cost-effective way to adapt models to specific styles, but requires high-quality training data and careful parameter selection.

Nango (YC W23, dev infra) is hiring staff back end engineers

0 2026-06-05 12:48:13 UTC nango.dev Full Share

From DevExp to high scale to API fragmentation, we work on hard problems.

Ask HN: What is your (AI) dev tech stack / workflow? (June 2026)

37 dv35z 2026-06-05 15:48:13 UTC news.ycombinator.com Llama Share 34

You're planning in-person developer boot-up workshops focusing on modern tooling, targeting participants with varying backgrounds and experience levels, and seeking suggestions on AI tool integration and open-source solutions. Your workshop goals include setting up a blog, creating a simple web app, and exploring AI harnesses, with a focus on long-term quality and supportability.

ESP32 Bit Pirate, a Hardware Hacking Tool with WebCLI That Speaks Every Protocol

127 geotp 2026-06-05 07:48:13 UTC github.com/geo-tp Llama Share 39

ESP32 Bit Pirate is an open-source firmware for multi-protocol hacking and debugging. It supports various digital and radio protocols via serial terminal or web-based CLI.

Lee Kuan Yew's Singapore Story (2023)

116 pepys 2026-06-05 07:48:13 UTC historytoday.com Full Share 107

Establishing a secure connection... Request ID: 9b41f9ed7ac3eba2c7efa3489991f724

Meta enables ADB on deprecated Portal devices [video]

276 jenders 2026-06-05 00:48:13 UTC fb.watch Full Share 107

See posts, photos and more on Facebook.

Azure Linux 4.0 is Microsoft's first general-purpose Linux

153 haydenbarnes 2026-06-05 03:48:13 UTC boxofcables.dev Llama Share 127

Microsoft released Azure Linux 4.0 in public preview, allowing users to run it on any Azure virtual machine. This marks a shift from a special-purpose appliance distro to a general-purpose Linux distro, built from Fedora with declarative overlays.

Leap in DNA synthesis slashes time to build new genetic sequences

96 natalcleft 2026-06-05 07:48:13 UTC spectrum.ieee.org Llama Share 22

Scientists have developed a new method called Sidewinder that can assemble dozens of genetic sequences simultaneously with high precision, far surpassing conventional methods. This breakthrough promises to unlock the potential of generative AI in biology by enabling fast, affordable, and accurate physical construction of novel genetic sequences.

Anthropic's open-source framework for AI-powered vulnerability discovery

493 binyu 2026-06-04 20:48:13 UTC github.com/anthropics Llama Share 139

This is a reference implementation for autonomous vulnerability discovery and remediation using Claude, which includes a lightweight SDK-only walkthrough and a managed option called Claude Security. The implementation provides a step-by-step guide to building a vulnerability finding pipeline, customizing the logic, and using it with various access to Claude APIs.

databow: a Rust CLI to query any database with an ADBC driver

99 hckshr 2026-06-05 07:48:13 UTC columnar.tech Llama Share 19

Databow is a new open source command-line tool for querying databases with ADBC drivers. It provides a unified interface for SQL systems across the data stack with fast queries and a small footprint.

I'm skeptical about efforts to revolutionize schooling

274 andrewstuart 2026-06-04 21:48:13 UTC scotthyoung.com Llama Share 439

The author, who wrote the book Ultralearning, is skeptical of dramatic proposals to reform schools because research consistently shows that direct instruction and practice are the most effective teaching methods. He believes that schools should focus on increasing efficiency and choosing what to learn, rather than trying to make education more like play or using technology to gamify learning.

At the Autograph Show

31 NaOH 2026-06-05 09:48:13 UTC oldster.substack.com Llama Share 2

The writer's mother, Tatum O'Neal, is a celebrity struggling with addiction and has had a stroke, but is now relatively reliable and accountable. The writer is learning to set boundaries and say no to their mother's demands.

Open Code Review – An AI-powered code review CLI tool

240 geoffbp 2026-06-05 00:48:13 UTC github.com/alibaba Llama Share 67

Open Code Review is an AI-powered code review CLI tool that identifies code defects and generates structured review comments. It combines deterministic engineering with an agent for precise file selection and smart file bundling.

Programmers will document for Claude, but not for each other

126 surprisetalk 2026-06-05 12:48:13 UTC blog.plover.com Llama Share 120

The user creates a handoff document for Claude to maintain project knowledge, but now commits it to the repository for future reference. This helps others learn from past projects and ensures accurate documentation.

Do transformers need three projections? Systematic study of QKV variants

201 Anon84 2026-06-04 23:48:13 UTC arxiv.org Llama Share 37

Researchers evaluated three projection sharing constraints in transformers, finding that sharing query, key, and value projections (Q-K=V) achieves comparable or better performance with 50% cache reduction in language modeling. This approach is complementary to head sharing, enabling up to 96.9% cache reduction for practical on-device inference.

The IsUpMap lets you check the status of over 100 major sites at once

109 mikelgan 2026-06-05 04:48:13 UTC isupmap.com Full Share 39

Real-time up/down status heatmap for 80+ popular internet services. See which services are up, degraded, or down — right now.