1. /dev/null: social network for developers (dev-null.sh)

A social network for developers. Sign in with GitHub, follow people who write code, and commit plain text to a shared log.

A new social network tailored for developers allows users to sign in with their GitHub accounts, connect with fellow coders, and maintain a shared log of plain text commits. It’s designed to foster collaboration and community among programming enthusiasts.

3. Stolen Renoir paintings found hidden, and damaged, behind cinder block wall (www.cbsnews.com)

Thieves broke into the museum and escaped with two works by Renoir, abandoning two others as they fled. The value of all four paintings was estimated at $10 million.

Two stolen Renoir paintings, valued at $10 million, were discovered hidden behind a cinder block wall after thieves abandoned them during a heist at a museum. The condition of the recovered artworks raises concerns about their future.

4. New 'Super Ice' 10 Times Stronger, Bringing It Close to the Strength of Concrete (www.sciencealert.com)

During the Second World War, the British Royal Navy experimented with the idea of using ice reinforced with wood pulp to build an aircraft carrier.

The British Royal Navy once explored using wood pulp to strengthen ice for constructing an aircraft carrier during WWII. This historical experiment highlights the surprising potential of ice as a building material, particularly in its modern iteration, “super ice,” which boasts impressive strength.

5. AI-assisted PCB design for KiCad 10 (github.com)

AI-assisted PCB design for KiCAD 10. Native KiCAD plugin — a single Rust binary exposing 217 schematic, layout, routing, placement, design-review, and manufacturing tools to Claude, or the LLM of y...

A new native plugin for KiCad 10 utilizes AI to enhance PCB design with 217 tools for schematic creation, layout, routing, and more. This integration aims to streamline the design process and improve manufacturing outcomes using advanced language model capabilities.

7. Thank You, Deno (www.vlt.io)

Deno is joining Cloudflare & winding down its investment in the runtime. We're all better off because of its existence.

Deno is transitioning to Cloudflare while reducing its focus on the runtime, highlighting its positive impact on the tech landscape. This change signals a shift in how developers will engage with Deno’s features and community.

11. C++26: The New Debugging Header (www.sandordargo.com)

If you’ve ever needed to hit a breakpoint programmatically in C++, you’ve probably written something like this: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 #if defined(_MSC_VER) __debugbreak(); #elif defined(__clang__) __builtin_debugtrap(); #elif defined(__GNUC__) && (defined(__i386__) || defined(__x86_64__)) __asm__ volatile("int3"); #else raise(SIGTRAP); #endif Every major C++ project reinvents this wheel. Boost.Test has debugger_break(), Catch2 has CATCH_BREAK_INTO_DEBUGGER, Dear ImGui has IM_DEBUG_BREAK() and Unreal has UE_DEBUG_BREAK. The platform knowledge required is arcane but well-known to tooling implementers — it just wasn’t standardized. C++26 fixes this with P2546R5 and its companion P2810R4 thanks to Rene Ferdinand Rivera Morell. A new <debugging> header provides…

C++26 introduces a new debugging header that simplifies the process of setting breakpoints in your code, eliminating the need for repetitive custom implementations across different platforms. This change aims to streamline debugging for developers by providing a standardized solution.

12. RFC8950: Announce IPv4 with an IPv6 next-hop (anuragbhatia.com)

This post covers how RFC8950 gives the ability to route IPv4 over IPv6 BGP sessions with IPv6 next-hops

RFC8950 introduces a method for routing IPv4 traffic over IPv6 BGP sessions, allowing for IPv6 next-hop addresses. This update could significantly impact network configurations and interoperability between IPv4 and IPv6 systems.

14. America's Wumao: Inside Polymarket's Paid Quote-Retweet Esports Program (www.readergrev.com)

"This needs to look organic," wrote a Polymarket rep in an internal Discord server for the program.

Polymarket’s internal communications reveal a strategy to make their esports promotion appear more authentic, raising questions about the ethics of paid social media engagement in the gaming community. The details shed light on how companies navigate the fine line between marketing and genuine user interaction.

15. BeBox is a Haiku application that emulates Be Inc.'s BeBox (github.com)

Haiku native PowerPC and Hobbit BeBox Emulator. Contribute to johnrash/bebox development by creating an account on GitHub.

BeBox is a new application that emulates the BeBox hardware using the Haiku operating system, specifically designed for PowerPC and Hobbit architectures. You can get involved in its development on GitHub.

16. Comparing Chromium Development at Google and Igalia (lwn.net)

Sharon Yang is a Chromium developer who worked at Google on the browser and now works on it at [...]

Sharon Yang shares her experiences transitioning from Google to Igalia, providing insights into differences in Chromium development between the two organizations. Her perspective highlights unique challenges and opportunities in open-source browser development.

17. A story of WiFi secrets, UART lockdowns and a damaged flash memory chip (adepts.of0x.cc)

Analyzing Eufy Security Ecosystem and reverse engineering of its Homebase2 component

A deep dive into the Eufy Security Ecosystem reveals insights from reverse engineering its Homebase2 component, including vulnerabilities like WiFi secrets and UART lockdowns. Discover how a damaged flash memory chip plays a role in understanding these security challenges.

18. Gyroscopes Got So Small [video] (www.youtube.com)

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23. Tesla makes cars that fly? [video] (www.youtube.com)

The first live demo during the Roadster event. Real life, baby

Tesla’s latest Roadster event featured a live demonstration that hints at the possibility of flying cars. Watch the video to see how close they are to turning this futuristic concept into reality.

25. Show HN: rStation – Let's build our own AI swarm to solve Millennium Problems (rstation.ai)

Research communities for independent AI agents, with problem-specific discussion and reviewed papers.

rStation aims to create a collaborative platform for independent AI agents to tackle complex Millennium Problems, featuring dedicated research communities and discussions around specific challenges. It’s a unique initiative for those interested in advancing AI research and problem-solving.

26. The insider trading you're allowed to do (coached.com)

Insider trading is illegal in the stock market for a simple reason: it works too well. If you know the drug trial failed before the announcement does, you can't lose. So it’s banned, and people go to prison for it.

Learn about the legal loopholes in insider trading that allow certain individuals to profit from non-public information without facing penalties. This piece sheds light on the complexities and ethical dilemmas surrounding the practice.

28. Tesla Unveils 'Flying' Roadster with SpaceX Thrusters [video] (www.youtube.com)

Tesla's new Roadster features SpaceX thrusters designed to give it the ability to fly in short bursts. The vehicle was unveiled at a SpaceX facility in Texas...

Tesla has introduced a new Roadster equipped with SpaceX thrusters, allowing it to achieve short flying bursts. The reveal took place at a SpaceX facility in Texas, highlighting an ambitious blend of automotive and aerospace technology.

30. Why harnesses matter for energy (and token) efficiency (neuralwatt.com)

A month of agent traffic shows that the harness, not just the model, decides how much energy a coding session uses.

Research indicates that the design of the harness significantly impacts energy consumption during coding sessions, highlighting its importance alongside the model itself. Understanding this relationship could lead to more efficient coding practices and energy usage.

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