Ginux: A New Kernel Runs Linux Userspace, Made via Human-Directed AI Engineering
AI summary Ginux is an experimental Rust-first kernel that runs Linux userspace and executes Alpine Linux programs.
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Electric cars are about to overtake petrol in the UK, data shows
AI summary Electric cars in the UK took 32% of the new car market in October, while petrol cars fell to 37.2%, the closest gap yet.
Fun things to do with your VM/370 CE machine – Fun with big computers
AI summary The article explains how to run the VM/370 Community Edition using Docker or Podman, highlighting its features and compatibility.
Ask HN: Do you still enjoy coding in C++?
AI summary A coder shares their positive experience with C++ since C++11, despite its complexity.
Borrowing a Microsoft-signed shim to abuse Secure Boot on corporate hardware
AI summary A researcher discusses exploiting Secure Boot on corporate hardware using a Microsoft-signed shim, part of ongoing research for a future tool release.
ChatGPT Desktop forwards your SSH agent to remote machines
The agent running on a remote machine can authenticate using your local SSH credentials.That means it can push to your private repos on GitHub, for example.Proof…
PixelOS
PixelOS is an AOSP based ROM, with Google apps included and all Pixel goodies. We aim to provide an experience similar to Google Pixel phones with numerous performance…
370 Books in 20 months: South African author defends her use of AI
AI summary South African author Coral Hart, using a pseudonym, published 370 books in 20 months with AI, facing criticism and threats.
Next-Concept Modeling: Fast, Parallel Coarse-to-Fine Text Generation
AI summary arXivLabs is a framework for developing and sharing new arXiv features, emphasizing openness and user privacy.
Is Opus 5.5 nerfed? Thinking patterns changed on November 3
is Opus 5.5 nerfed? I just had Gemini 4 Argon analyze 1,400 Claude Code sessions and it found that on November 3, something definitely happened. the model name didn't change, but…
Being a meat proxy for AI should be grounds for getting people fired
AI summary The article argues that using AI as a meat proxy without human input should be grounds for punishment or firing.
WindyMaps – Free offline maps, 1h/1km weather and route trip planner
Naplánuj trasu pěšky, na kole nebo autem, zkontroluj počasí po cestě a sleduj vagabundy živě na mapě. Pevné trasy: Camino, Stezka Českem a vagabundská trasa z Bali do Frenštátu.
Apple capped engineers at a $200 daily AI budget
AI summary Apple reduced engineers' daily AI spending limit from $300 to $200 due to rising costs.
Show HN: Flide: Make Jev-like decision models up to 9.5x faster
AI summary Flide is a fast inference system for Jev-style decision models, up to 9.5 times faster than vLLM and SGLang.
A Critique of GPUI
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The Qlobe: Rotating Quine (2010)
AI summary A rotating quine program was discussed, with a user facing a syntax error in Ruby.
A Bit about Email
AI summary The article explains how email systems work, detailing the roles of MUA, MSA, MTA, and LDA in sending and receiving emails.
RIP, Harvest
AI summary The author expresses disappointment with Harvest after its acquisition, citing a significant price increase and poor customer service.
Unlocking any car from X brand in most of the world
AI summary A researcher explored the security of a car brand's connected car platform, finding that its infrastructure is accessible online.
I'm not convinced the AI bubble exists
AI summary The article argues that the AI bubble may not exist, as AI company growth could be justified and spending may decrease after infrastructure is built.
Chimera Vocal Synth
CHIMERA: a physically modelled voice synthesizer. Every sound comes from a simulated airway.
KetchUp – Open-source SketchUp alternative built with Rust and WebGPU
Free, open-source 3D modeling for woodworking and furniture design. Plan shelves, tables, and cabinets with precise dimensions on Windows, macOS, Linux, or in your browser.
Ask HN: What are you working on? (November 2026)
What are you working on? What have you been curious about lately?
Nvidia Board of Directors Is Investigating Jensen Huang
AI summary Nvidia's board is investigating Jensen Huang following reports of a foreign intelligence effort targeting him.
Starship Flight 15 on 11/13 plans to catch both booster and ship
SpaceX designs, manufactures and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft.
The Web Is More Than Enough, by Paul Ford
AI summary A new website, tinylittleoffice.com, gained popularity quickly, showing the web's power and accessibility.
Outlook.com Is Quietly Rejecting Email from Domains Without DMARC
AI summary Since November 5, 2026, Outlook.com has been rejecting emails from domains without DMARC records, causing some messages to bounce.