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The $8 Linux Computer (2022)
AI summary A RISC-V computer called Ox64 runs Linux for $8 but has issues with connectivity and programming.
Every Windows 11 app should kill Electron, and Discord just showed why
AI summary Discord's new Rust client loads faster and uses less RAM than its Electron counterpart, as shown in a video demonstrating a cold start.
Upload Your RAM
AI summary A new RAM upload technology allows users to donate unused RAM to a cause.
Every Mac comes with an (undocumented) family member classifier
AI summary Every Mac since 2022 has hidden daemons that build a personal graph of user data and relationships, including communication and location details.
Running a law firm on Free software
AI summary A law firm uses free software for five years, with a 2026 update on their ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 6 laptop.
Need for Speed Underground 2 online in the browser
AI summary A browser version of Need for Speed Underground 2 runs up to 120 fps with online racing and multiple controls. It was recompiled from original code.
The Components of Agent Memory
AI summary The article discusses how AI agents can use memory systems similar to human brain processes, including 'dreaming' to reorganize experiences.
Asahi Linux Progress Linux 7.3
AI summary Linux 7.3 release includes progress on upstreaming drivers like macaudio and avd, with new device trees for M4 and M5 chips.
Show HN: Did prediction markets do any predicting this midterms?
AI summary The article questions the effectiveness of prediction markets compared to polls and models during the midterms.
Lighting the Skies
AI summary The author contrasts the cultural prominence of nuclear weapons with the overlooked historical impact of radar, then introduces searchlights as another transformative military…
Show HN: Backwords – Let AI teach you how to speak in reverse
Let AI teach you how to speak in reverse
The Military Triumphal Arch
AI summary The Military Triumphal Arch celebrates 250 years of American history and honors heroes, with construction starting in the 250th year.
The AI sell-off compared to well-known stock market crashes
AI summary The S&P 500 is 6% below its record, with tech stocks falling more sharply.
I Toured Unitree's Factory. I'm More Bullish on the West
AI summary Unitree's factory in Hangzhou uses mostly human labor for robot production, with limited automation. The company expects minimal cost savings from new automated lines.
Libghostty 1.0
AI summary libghostty-vt 1.0 is released as a stable terminal emulation library used by major products.
No CVE Today, Please
A sysadmin begs the software industry for one day without a CVE.
Outbound SIP calling is now available to all organizations
Connect phone calls to OpenAI with SIP.
ChatGPT silently passes data between connectors and the bounty wants an ID card
AI summary ChatGPT silently switched connectors during a follow-up call, without informing the user.
The Valley Bubble Breaks
AI summary The article discusses the decline of the Silicon Valley bubble and its disconnect from public sentiment towards AI.
SketchAgentBench – evaluate LLMs on 3D spatial reasoning
One photo. One prompt. Code, render, inspect, refine. 11 models, 25 photos, 275 runs—each scored on its final 3D scene.
AI is dramatically accelerating AI research
AI summary AI research at Anthropic has accelerated, with progress doubling between October 2025 and October 2026, according to a report.
Google has acquired Crusoe's data center site in southeast Wyoming
AI summary Google has acquired Crusoe's data center site in southeast Wyoming, completing pre-development work on site selection and power strategy.
HN: CloneGuard – scan a repo for credential-stealing tricks before you run it
Scan a repo for malware tricks before you run it. Catches credential theft, hidden network calls, obfuscated code and auto-run hooks. Read-only, with no dependencies…