1. How I use LLMs to learn complex topics (laurentiugabriel.github.io)
LLMs are used for any things. Learning new things is one of the top use cases.
2. Windows 11's built-in Weather app wastes more than 1 GB of RAM (www.notebookcheck.net)
A new report shows Windows 11's built-in Weather app can consume more than 1 GB of RAM. By comparison, Apple's native Weather app on macOS uses roughly five times less memory under similar conditions.
Windows 11’s Weather app is under scrutiny for its excessive RAM usage, consuming over 1 GB compared to Apple’s more efficient native Weather app on macOS. This raises questions about resource management in Windows 11 and its implications for system performance.
3. Mea Culpa – Dark Hours (blog.terrygodier.com)
Last week I launched a project called Dark Hours, which was a website utility to give you an idea of what could be seen in the sky that night.
A developer who …
A developer who …
A new website called Dark Hours helps users identify celestial events visible in the night sky. Find out how it can enhance your stargazing experience.
4. My server is a phone now (seg6.space)
rooting a CMF Phone 1 to run my personal infrastructure at home.
Learn how one user transformed a CMF Phone 1 into a home server by rooting it, enabling personal infrastructure management in a compact device. Discover the steps and benefits of repurposing smartphones for server tasks.
5. Everything You Do Is Being Recorded (www.theatlantic.com)
Is there any way of fighting back?
The article discusses strategies for individuals to protect their privacy in an age where personal data is constantly being collected. It offers practical tips for resisting surveillance and reclaiming control over personal information.
6. Taxi drivers rarely die of Alzheimer's (theconversation.com)
Working with and living in spatially complex environments may help delay cognitive decline, though more research is needed.
Research suggests that taxi drivers, who navigate complex environments daily, may experience delays in cognitive decline, particularly in relation to Alzheimer’s disease. This insight highlights the potential impact of spatial awareness on brain health.
7. Dithered QR Codes (www.andrewt.net)
8. Retraction: The App Store Rejection of the Week That Was a Correct Rejection (daringfireball.net)
My disdain for astrology is so utter, and my esteem for Godier’s previous work so high, that it simply never occurred to me that he might have actually made and submitted to the App Store an astrology app, let alone that he’d then feign surprise and frustration that an astrology app was rejected for being an astrology app.
An astrology app’s rejection from the App Store has sparked a discussion about expectations and the nature of app submissions. The piece critiques the irony of the situation and reflects on the author’s surprise at the rejection.
9. Shopify replaced Redis with MySQL for inventory reservations–and it scaled (shopify.engineering)
How we used SKIP LOCKED, composite primary keys, and connection visibility to hit our scale targets.
Shopify shares their experience of replacing Redis with MySQL for inventory reservations, detailing their use of SKIP LOCKED, composite primary keys, and connection visibility to achieve significant scalability. Learn about the technical strategies that enabled this transition.
10. Show HN: iPhone app takes simultaneous images from 2 lenses, fuses into 1 photo (photosynthesis.camera)
Zoom and enhance. For real this time. Two lenses, one press, one high-res photo.
An innovative iPhone app allows users to capture high-resolution photos by simultaneously using two lenses, merging the images into one enhanced shot. This technology promises to elevate mobile photography with improved detail and clarity.
11. Improving Heuristics for A* Pathfinding (www.redblobgames.com)
13. Silicon Valley misreads science fiction and undermines democracy (techcrunch.com)
On the latest episode of Equity, we spoke to Jill Lepore about "government by machines" and why Elon Musk is a bad science fiction reader.
Jill Lepore discusses how Silicon Valley’s interpretations of science fiction influence its approach to technology and governance, arguing that this perspective poses risks to democratic values. The conversation critiques figures like Elon Musk for their misunderstanding of the genre’s implications.
14. Cool URIs Don't Change (1998) (www.w3.org)
15. Tom Stanton's supersonic trebuchet breaks sound barrier with gravity alone (www.techeblog.com)
Tom Stanton has spent years chasing a number that gravity itself seemed to forbid. On a quiet field somewhere in the UK, a 40-kilogram mass dropped a short distance, spun a carbon-fiber arm past 2,300 revolutions per minute, and sent a 4-gram projectile into the air at 776 miles per hour. That is nine miles per hour past the speed of sound. For the first time, a purely gravity-powered trebuchet crossed the barrier. Medieval engineers created these machines to fling huge stones at castle walls. The basic idea is to hoist a large heavy weight, let it fall down, and
Tom Stanton has achieved a remarkable feat by breaking the sound barrier with a gravity-powered trebuchet, launching a lightweight projectile at an impressive 776 miles per hour. This innovative approach revives a medieval engineering concept, demonstrating the potential of simple mechanics to achieve extraordinary results.
16. Os8088: A powerful Mac-like OS for the IBM XT, 286, 386 (os8088.com)
A Macintosh System 1-style graphical OS for the Intel 8086/8088. Real-mode assembly, boots from floppy, runs in 256KB. Free to download.
Os8088 offers a Macintosh-like graphical experience for vintage Intel systems, specifically the 8086 and 8088, with a lightweight design that requires only 256KB of RAM. It’s available for free, making it an intriguing option for retro computing enthusiasts.
17. I Made Tinnitus My Friend (Then It Disappeared) (mynoise.net)
Exploring the world of sounds and the passion behind myNoise, with Dr. Ir. Stéphane Pigeon
Discover how Dr. Stéphane Pigeon transformed his experience with tinnitus into a positive journey through sound, leading to unexpected results. His insights into the myNoise platform reveal a unique approach to managing auditory challenges.
18. Ask HN: In your experience, what are sound conventions for e-ink UI development?
A user seeks practical advice on developing browser-based interfaces for e-ink devices, specifically the Bigme Hibreak Pro BW. They’re interested in creating a more compatible and user-friendly experience while embracing a lifestyle less influenced by distractions.
20. Criminal Deception in Silicon Valley (pubsonline.informs.org)
21. There Are Magic Hexagons of Every Order (gukov.dev)
What is so special about the number 19?
The article investigates the unique properties of the number 19 in relation to hexagonal shapes. It reveals intriguing mathematical patterns and relationships that arise within hexagons of different orders.
22. Melatonin impairs morning cognition in healthy young adults (academic.oup.com)
23. OpenChamber: An Agentic Development Environment (openchamber.dev)
OpenChamber is an agentic development environment for AI coding across desktop, browser, phone, and VS Code. Watch agents work, review diffs, branch sessions, and keep the whole board visible.
OpenChamber offers a versatile platform for AI coding that works across multiple devices, including desktop and mobile. Users can monitor agent activity, review changes, and maintain an overview of their projects in a collaborative environment.
24. Microsoft Word for Windows 1.1a, Native X64 Port (github.com)
Port of Microsoft Word 1.1a to x64 with extra features for research purposes. - jmarshall23/msword
A new x64 port of Microsoft Word 1.1a has been released, offering additional features specifically designed for research purposes. This version could be a valuable tool for those looking to explore vintage software with modern enhancements.
25. Incentives Are for Losers (www.experimental-history.com)
26. Reviving a four year old reMarkable 2 (oskrim.github.io)
I found my old reMarkable 2 paper tablet, bought in 2021, it had sat unused for ~4 years or so. The device was in a sorry state:
After four years of neglect, a reMarkable 2 tablet is brought back to life, revealing the challenges of reviving old tech and the state of the device after years of disuse. The journey highlights what happens to gadgets when they are left untouched for years.
27. John C. Lilly on solid state intelligence and the elimination of man (1978) (kibotronics.net)
From John C. Lilly’s “The Scientist: A Metaphysical Autobiography” 1978
In the isolation tank with K, John received a new message as follows:
What is the …
In the isolation tank with K, John received a new message as follows:
What is the …
28. The tragedy of the commons, AI edition (www.economist.com)
29. New Zealand lost its music media, and what we're building to replace it (propelmusic.co.nz)
In the third week of June 2026, two announcements landed on Karangahape Road within hours of each other. Flying Out , the record store that had anchored...