2. Extinct Media Museum Tokyo (extinct-media-museum.blog.jp)

What is theΒ Extinct MediaΒ Museum ?The Extinct Media Museum (Tokyo,Japan) is a private museum that collects and exhibits media and media equipment that have died out or are dying out in the process of evolution based on the belief that all media other th

3. Engineering management after the cost of code collapsed (karimjedda.com)

I have been a director of engineering for a bit over three years now, and I still hear and read what I call the "old rules" repeated over and over: a director should not spend time coding, good work takes time, protect the team from the business, get consensus before

The piece reflects on the evolving role of engineering management, challenging traditional beliefs about directors’ responsibilities and the dynamics between coding and leadership. It offers insights into how these outdated rules may hinder effective team management in today’s fast-paced tech environment.

8. A 77-year-old Republican man is staging a solo protest against Flock cameras (www.cltampa.com)

Carl Gunn in St. Petersburg, Florida on July 25, 2026. Photo by Valerie Smith. Carl Gunn, 77, was concerned for his privacy when he spotted a camera

Carl Gunn, a 77-year-old from St. Petersburg, is taking a stand against surveillance by staging a solo protest against Flock cameras, driven by his concerns for personal privacy. His actions highlight a growing debate over surveillance technology and its implications for individual rights.

16. The Silurian Hypothesis (2020) (www.theparisreview.org)

January 23, 2020 – Rich Cohen explores the very plausible conspiracy theory that other great civilizations have predated humans on this planet.

Rich Cohen examines the intriguing idea that advanced civilizations may have existed on Earth long before humans, raising questions about our planet’s history and the possibility of lost societies. This thought-provoking theory challenges conventional timelines and invites readers to reconsider what we know about ancient life.

17. Multicast TV Distribution on My Home Network (www.apalrd.net)

Today I am taking a look at the weird world of multicast, where packets get delivered more than once, and we route using a backwards routing table. But, once you understand how it works, a whole world of content distribution possibilities open up to you! Inspired by an old video by @TallPaulTech, I'm using live TV distribution as an example of how multicast works, and how it can potentially be a massive upgrade to your network in oddly niche use cases.

Discover how multicast technology can enhance your home network by enabling efficient live TV distribution. This guide breaks down the complexities of multicast and its unique routing methods, showcasing its potential for niche applications.

22. Who does Anubis actually stop? (fzakaria.com)

I have been working on a patch to the Linux kernel to support $ORIGIN for the interpreter (PT_INTERP) via bpf in binfmt_misc [thread].

A developer is creating a patch for the Linux kernel that aims to enhance support for the $ORIGIN feature in interpreters, utilizing BPF within the binfmt_misc interface. This technical update could impact how interpreters handle dynamic library loading on Linux systems.

23. Show HN: SpinWin – A macOS menu bar app to visually rotate or spin any window (github.com)

macOS menubar app that visually rotates or spins another app's window, using ScreenCaptureKit to fake what macOS has no API to do - alokdhir/spinwin

SpinWin is an open-source macOS app that lets you visually rotate any window on your screen. Created out of necessity, it fills a gap in available tools by allowing users to spin multiple windows individually, enhancing your multitasking experience.

26. Re: Bye Bye Gravatar (unattributed.cc)

The latest anti-feature from Automatticβ€”now infecting Gravatar. Photo by: Unattributed, Copyright Unattributed. Licensed under Creative ...

28. My web version of Mars MIPS, now have builtin C compiler (webmars.nfiles.top)

Run MIPS assembly code directly in your browser with a MARS-style IDE.

A new web-based IDE allows users to execute MIPS assembly code directly in their browsers, complete with a built-in C compiler for added functionality. This tool streamlines coding and testing for developers and students alike.

30. Show HN: Proxmox -> Share your host's Bluetooth with a VM over the network (github.com)

Bluetooth in your Proxmox Linux VMs, finally. Pair controllers inside ChimeraOS/Bazzite/any Linux guest, even with Intel chips that can't be passed through. - lucid-fabrics/proxmox-bluetooth

Proxmox users can now share Bluetooth from their host machines with virtual machines over the network, allowing for easier pairing of controllers in various Linux environments, including ChimeraOS and Bazzite. This is particularly beneficial for Intel chip users who face limitations with direct Bluetooth pass-through.

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