1. OpenCode Hacked: User credentials leaked (twitter.com)

We had a security breach last night related to a large scale distillation attack that impacted 1.4% of OpenCode Console users

We have notified them all this morning via email

The incident is ongoing so we cannot share more details at this point but we are working with Anthropic, OpenAI, and Googl…

A security breach at OpenCode has compromised user credentials for 1.4% of its Console users due to a distillation attack. The company has begun notifying affected users but is still investigating the incident with major tech partners.

2. DeepSeek-v4.1-Flash-1017 (huggingface.co)

We’re on a journey to advance and democratize artificial intelligence through open source and open science.

The focus is on enhancing artificial intelligence accessibility through open-source initiatives and scientific collaboration. Learn how these efforts aim to make AI advancements available to everyone.

3. Solar surpasses nuclear power globally for first time – pv magazine Global (www.pv-magazine.com)

Solar and wind are increasingly outpacing nuclear power globally, with solar generation surpassing nuclear for the first time in 2025, according to WNISR 2026. The report highlights nuclear’s slow growth, lengthy construction timelines and limited small modular reactor deployment, contrasting them with rapid renewables and battery expansion.

Solar energy has officially overtaken nuclear power in global generation as of 2025, driven by the rapid growth of renewables and advancements in battery technology. The report points to nuclear’s sluggish expansion and challenges in deployment, marking a significant shift in the energy landscape.

4. Pele – Mermaid diagrams as themeable SVG (pele.run)

Pele is a lightweight library that renders Mermaid diagrams to SVG, themed with CSS variables.

Pele is a new library that allows users to create customizable Mermaid diagrams in SVG format using CSS variables for theming. It offers a lightweight solution for those looking to enhance their visual data presentations.

6. DeepSeek: DeepSeek v4.1 Flash 1017 (openrouter.ai)

DeepSeek V4.1 Flash 1017 is the October 17, 2026 snapshot of DeepSeek V4.1 Flash, served by DeepSeek under the `deepseek-flash` API model name.

8. Furifont, a Japanese font that shows furigana (furifont.antfu.me)

A Japanese font that shows furigana by itself.

A new Japanese font automatically displays furigana, making it easier for readers to understand kanji characters. This innovation could significantly enhance reading fluency for learners and casual readers alike.

10. Ultramarine 1 Flash (www.paperinstruments.com)

Ultramarine 1 Flash is an open model for professional work. It makes the decks, models, and memos that people in finance, law, consulting, and operations put in front of clients, at a fraction of the cost of frontier models.

14. Show HN: Llmspeed – feel how fast a local LLM runs before you buy the hardware (llmspeed.dev)

Pick hardware and a model, and feel the real speed of a local LLM before you buy. Simulates tokens/sec and time-to-first-token from verified benchmarks for GPUs, Macs, and more.

Llmspeed allows users to test the performance of local language models by simulating speed metrics based on various hardware options. This tool helps potential buyers evaluate how well different setups will handle LLM tasks before making a purchase.

15. Source code of the Estonian online voting system (github.com)

IVXV online voting system. Contribute to valimised/ivxv development by creating an account on GitHub.

The Estonian online voting system’s source code is now available on GitHub, allowing developers to contribute to its ongoing development. This transparency could enhance security and foster innovation in digital voting solutions.

16. I Became a Citizen of Japan (www.derekwessman.com)

I became a citizen of Japan. Let me share about it. Some is my anecdotal experience, some my opinion, and some facts. Parsing which of these is what in each sentence is not going to happen. EDIT: I have seen some online reaction to this, and appreciate your kind comments. If you are thinking abou

17. The Commodore 64 hardware simulator: break chips and pins, see the results (github.com)

Commodore 64 hardware simulator. Contribute to antirez/c64-hw-simulator development by creating an account on GitHub.

A new hardware simulator for the classic Commodore 64 allows users to experiment with its chips and pins, providing an interactive way to understand and modify the vintage system’s hardware. Check it out on GitHub to see how you can contribute to its development.

18. Show HN: Esp32sim – Run ESP32 firmware in the browser (github.com)

Open-source ESP32 emulator. Run real firmware locally or in your browser — no hardware, no cloud, no subscription. - mikroverk/esp32sim

An open-source emulator lets you run ESP32 firmware directly in your browser or locally, eliminating the need for any hardware or subscriptions. It’s a handy tool for developers looking to test and develop without the typical setup.

19. US federal budget deficit jumps 12% in one year to nearly $2 Trillion (finance.yahoo.com)

The US federal budget deficit for 2026 officially came in Friday at $1.992 trillion, a final tabulation to close out the government

The US federal budget deficit has surged to nearly $2 trillion for 2026, marking a 12% increase from the previous year. This significant rise highlights ongoing fiscal challenges and the implications for future government spending and economic policy.

20. GLP-1 may slow biological aging (www.universityofcalifornia.edu)

A new study provides the first clinical evidence that popular semaglutide drugs, like Ozempic or Wegovy, could slow down processes associated with biological aging.

Recent research indicates that semaglutide drugs, commonly known for weight loss, might also have the potential to slow biological aging. This finding could reshape the understanding of these medications beyond their current uses.

21. Show HN: High-quality duck audio synthesizer (celphase.github.io)

A live duck pond: a small flock of mallards, every call synthesized as it happens and heard from where you stand on the bank.

Experience a real-time audio simulation of a duck pond, where every quack and call from a flock of mallards is synthesized on the spot, creating an immersive sound environment right from the bank. Perfect for nature enthusiasts and sound designers alike, this project blends technology and the beauty of the outdoors.

22. Amazon uses union-busting AI surveillance to monitor union risk in UK warehouses (www.opendemocracy.net)

Internal documents suggest tech giant collects ‘hundreds of data points’ for ‘union-busting’ AI model

Amazon is reportedly gathering extensive data to power an AI model designed to monitor and mitigate union risks in its UK warehouses. The internal documents reveal the scale of surveillance involved in the company’s efforts to counter unionization efforts.

23. Codex is EATING my Mac's disk space (github.com)

Summary Codex Desktop is continuously adding paired .dmp and _sidecar.json files under: ~/Library/Application Support/com.openai.codex/web/Crashpad/pending On my machine this directory grew to 4.9G...

Codex Desktop is consuming significant disk space by generating large numbers of crash report files in a specific directory, with one user’s installation ballooning to nearly 5GB. If you’re experiencing similar issues, this may provide insight into the problem and potential solutions.

24. Rendering pretty sky in Around The World game (frozenfractal.com)

In the last post, I got the game's clouds to look passable. But after looking at it during playtesting, I still wasn't satisfied with the way the overall picture of how sea, sky and clouds came together. With some small tweaks, things started to look a lot better.

The developer shares the journey of enhancing the visual appeal of the sky in the game “Around The World,” detailing the adjustments made to improve the integration of sea, sky, and clouds. If you’re interested in game design and visual aesthetics, this insight into the iterative process of refining graphics is worth a read.

25. Linux bugs fixed per release over time: >2× rise since 2026-04 (lwn.net)

Linus Torvalds released the 7.2 kernel on August 17, after noting that the number of fixes comi [...]

The latest Linux kernel release has seen a significant increase in the number of bugs fixed, more than doubling since 2026. This trend highlights the ongoing efforts to improve the stability and reliability of the Linux operating system.

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