A new Android malware from Google

620 drewfax 2026-07-02 03:51:29 UTC f-droid.org Llama Share 255

Google's Android Developer Verification program silently installs a virus on devices running Android 8 or higher, disguising itself as a system service with full root privileges. This virus, which affects an estimated 4 billion devices, blocks users from running software not approved by Google, posing a significant threat to user freedom and privacy.

Kimi K2.7 Code is generally available in GitHub Copilot

172 unliftedq 2026-07-02 04:51:29 UTC github.blog Llama Share 68

Kimi K2.7 Code, an open-weight model, is now available in GitHub Copilot with lower costs and provider list pricing. It's rolling out to Copilot plans, but plan administrators must enable it for organization use.

The Fall of the Theorem Economy

58 varjag 2026-07-02 08:51:29 UTC davidbessis.substack.com Llama Share 8

Mathematics is not just about proving theorems, but about understanding and sharing knowledge. The rise of AI threatens the traditional honor code of mathematicians, which prioritizes theorem-proving over conceptual innovation.

Oomwoo, an open-source robot vacuum you build yourself

324 devicelimit 2026-07-02 00:51:29 UTC makerspet.com Llama Share 59

oomwoo is an open-source home robot vacuum that owners build themselves with affordable 2D LiDAR and local navigation. It's built on Raspberry Pi, ROS 2, and 3D printing, with a community-driven development process.

ZCode – Harness for GLM-5.2

407 chvid 2026-07-01 22:51:29 UTC zcode.z.ai Llama Share 297

User built a standalone browser-based Gomoku game from scratch using ZCode 3.0, implementing heuristic AI and win detection. The game renders a 15x15 board, tracks turns, and supports restarting with optional AI focus area overlay.

Asymmetric Quantization: Near-Lossless Retrieval with 97% Storage Reduction

38 breadislove 2026-07-02 06:51:29 UTC mixedbread.com Llama Share 6

Late interaction models like Wholembed v3 improve retrieval precision but increase storage costs due to multiple vectors per document.

Bring back crappy forums

296 pentagrama 2026-07-02 02:51:29 UTC tedium.co Llama Share 186

The web forum, which was once a popular way for people to connect online, has largely been replaced by social media due to its limitations and the novelty of new technologies. Despite its flaws, the web forum has left a lasting legacy, with its concepts and tools influencing modern platforms and even being used in game development.

My Favorite Keyboards

35 tmach32 2026-07-02 07:51:29 UTC fabiensanglard.net Llama Share 16

The user's favorite keyboards include the IBM Model M, 8BitDo Model-M inspired keyboard, IBM Model M SSK, NMB RT-9100W ConcertMaster, and Ergodox EZ. They have also used the Amstrad CPC 6128 and Atari 520 STE keyboards.

What to learn to be a graphics programmer

360 atan2 2026-07-01 18:51:29 UTC blog.demofox.org Llama Share 183

To be hireable as a graphics programmer, learn modern graphics APIs like DirectX12, Vulkan, or Metal, and understand rendering techniques, lighting, and shading. Familiarize yourself with C++ and shader languages like HLSL or GLSL, and consider learning path tracing and physically based rendering.

FFmpeg 9.1's new AAC encoder

385 ledoge 2026-07-01 16:51:29 UTC hydrogenaudio.org Full Share 118

Senior SWE-Bench: open-source benchmark that assesses agents as senior engineers

96 matt_d 2026-07-02 03:51:29 UTC senior-swe-bench.snorkel.ai Llama Share 72

Senior SWE-Bench introduces realistic tasks with natural language instructions and a validation agent to evaluate solutions. It also scores tasteful solves by combining runtime correctness tests with quality metrics.

Opening up 'Zero-Knowledge Proof' technology to promote privacy in age assurance

166 consumer451 2026-07-01 22:51:29 UTC blog.google Llama Share 159

Google open sourced Zero-Knowledge Proof libraries to support EU age assurance and digital ID solutions, making it easier for developers to build private and secure applications. This move aligns with the European Union's eIDAS Regulation, set to take effect in 2026.

Aerial Photographs (2017)

10 surprisetalk 2026-07-02 08:51:29 UTC toronto.ca Llama Share 0

Viewing maps is recommended on a laptop or desktop for best performance. Aerial photographs of Toronto from 1947 to 1992 are accessible online or can be purchased individually.

How do wombats poop cubes?

129 bushwart 2026-07-01 21:51:29 UTC science.org Llama Share 66

Wombats produce nearly 100 cubic feces daily due to their unique intestinal structure with elastic grooves and varying muscle thickness. This ability helps them create flat-sided cubes that don't roll off when marking territory.

Ask HN: Who is hiring? (July 2026)

204 whoishiring 2026-07-01 15:51:29 UTC news.ycombinator.com Llama Share 214

Here are the summaries in 2 concise English sentences each, not exceeding 200 characters:

CursorBench 3.1

69 handfuloflight 2026-07-02 05:51:29 UTC cursor.com Llama Share 42

A chart compares model scores against average cost per task, with Fable 5 and Opus 4.8 showing high scores at high cost. Lower-cost models like Composer 2.5 and GLM 5.2 also achieve high scores.

Google loses fight over record $4.7B EU antitrust fine

97 boshomi 2026-07-02 08:51:29 UTC cnbc.com Llama Share 81

Europe's top court upheld a 4.1 billion euro fine against Google for anti-competitive practices. Google's appeal was dismissed, confirming the penalty for abusing Android's mobile dominance.

Why jet engines aren't made in China

169 paulpauper 2026-07-01 20:51:29 UTC aakash.substack.com Llama Share 153

China's state-capitalist model excels in industries with fast iteration cycles and well-known manufacturing processes, but struggles with complex technologies like jet engines that require slow iteration speeds and accumulated knowledge. The jet engine industry's high regulatory burden, extreme cost sensitivity, and reliance on a network of specialized suppliers make it nearly impossible for ...

Weave Robotics launches Isaac 1, a $7,999 home robot with Fall 2026 deliveries

186 ryanmerket 2026-07-01 18:51:29 UTC weaverobotics.com Llama Share 267

Isaac 1 is a home robot designed to handle tedious tasks like laundry and room reset. It's autonomous and controlled through a smartphone app, with teleoperation assistance available when needed.

Creating a Personalised Bin Calendar

3 surprisetalk 2026-07-02 09:51:29 UTC alexwlchan.net Prefix Share 0

Every spring, my council publish a new bin collection calendar. These calendars are typically published as a single PDF to cover the entire region, with the information packed into a compact design. I imagine this design is for economy of printing – you can print one calendar in bulk, and post the same thing to everybody. Here’s an example of this sort of compact diagram from South Cambridge, ...

Qualcomm Linux 2.0

111 gilgamesh3 2026-07-01 21:51:29 UTC qualcomm.com Llama Share 47

Qualcomm Linux 2.0 is a unified platform with a single open-source foundation, upstream-first development model, and production-ready modular architecture. It is generally available today, June 30, 2026, with a focus on meeting customer and developer needs.

For first time, a cell built from scratch grows and divides

862 defrost 2026-07-01 14:51:29 UTC quantamagazine.org Llama Share 278

Scientists created a synthetic cell that grows, replicates DNA, and divides, demonstrating basic cell functions. The cell is not alive but shows promise for generating life from non-life and could lead to breakthroughs in materials and disease research.

Monetization Gateway: Charge for any resource behind Cloudflare via x402

302 soheilpro 2026-07-01 14:51:29 UTC blog.cloudflare.com Llama Share 212

Cloudflare introduces the Monetization Gateway, allowing customers to charge for digital assets with usage-based pricing. The gateway uses the x402 protocol for sub-second payment settlement in stablecoins.

The Underhanded C Contest

98 ccabraldev 2026-07-01 22:51:29 UTC underhanded-c.org Llama Share 11

The 2015 Underhanded C Contest had over 40 submissions, with many using NaN poisoning attacks, but the winner, Linus Åkesson, used a clever type confusion bug to misinterpret double-precision floating-point numbers as single-precision numbers. This allowed a host country to leave behind a small amount of fissile material and place something else in the test object to produce a substantial ...

Learn Vim motions with an ice-cream van

76 marcusmichaels 2026-07-02 01:51:29 UTC thisismodest.com Llama Share 21

The game teaches Vim motions one at a time through badges on the town map. Players match keystroke patterns to clear levels and earn Wizard rank.

Show HN: Searchable directory of 22k+ products from worker-owned co-ops

359 IESAI_ski 2026-07-01 20:51:29 UTC workerowned.info Full Share 68

Find worker-owned coffee shops and restaurants across the US. Search by city to discover cooperatively owned cafes, bakeries, and restaurants in your area.

The Wisdom of Quinn the Eskimo (Apple Developer Technical Support Engineer)

27 gregsadetsky 2026-07-02 05:51:29 UTC github.com/macshome Llama Share 8

User found an easy way to update Wisdoms and expects new updates soon. Deprecated posts are replaced by official documentation and subject to Apple Developer Forums' license.

Ask HN: Who wants to be hired? (July 2026)

132 whoishiring 2026-07-01 15:51:29 UTC news.ycombinator.com Llama Share 323

I am a software engineer with 10+ years of experience in UI/UX design and full-stack development, proficient in various technologies including Python, AI, MERN, and Big Data, and I am looking for a Senior/Lead software engineer role in the USA.

Chip Off The Old Block

87 paulpauper 2026-07-01 22:51:29 UTC astralcodexten.com Llama Share 10

The author reflects on how having children has given him a new appreciation for old poetry and how his kids are exhibiting traits similar to his own, such as train obsession and OCD tendencies, but also unique characteristics like his wife's love of bugs. The author navigates the complexities of parenting by establishing a "feudal code" of rules and negotiations with his children, which ...

Proliferate (YC S25) Is Hiring

0 2026-07-01 21:51:29 UTC ycombinator.com Llama Share

Proliferate is a platform for running AI agents in parallel, locally and in the cloud, aiming to democratize access to AI. It's hiring a software engineer to work closely with founder Pablo, offering a fast-paced, ownership-driven environment.