2. Matthew Prince on why Cloudflare offers a free version and always will (webmasters.stackexchange.com)
3. The Intel 8087 chip: floating-point addition and subtraction (www.righto.com)
4. A Mole Infiltrated the Highest Ranks of American Militias (www.propublica.org)
Outraged by the Jan. 6 Capitol riot, a wilderness survival trainer spent years undercover climbing the ranks of right-wing militias. He didn’t tell police or the FBI. He didn’t tell family or friends. The one person he told was a ProPublica reporter.
A wilderness survival trainer went undercover for years to infiltrate right-wing militias, motivated by his outrage over the January 6 Capitol riot. His secretive investigation sheds light on the inner workings of these groups, shared only with a ProPublica reporter.
6. One parser, two bugs, many routers: Exploiting Broadcom WiFi across eCos, Linux (quentinkaiser.be)
A vulnerability in Broadcom’s proprietary WPS implementation enables unauthenticated attackers within WiFi range to leak memory and achieve unauthenticated remote code execution on millions of routers. This post covers its discovery through agentic vulnerability research, exploitation across eCos and Linux platforms, its impact on the global router supply chain, and a disclosure process rather … interesting.
A serious vulnerability in Broadcom’s WPS allows attackers within WiFi range to exploit millions of routers, leading to potential memory leaks and remote code execution. The article details the research behind this discovery, the exploitation methods on different platforms, and the implications for the router supply chain.
7. Regex visualized as 3D marble run (www.regexmarblerun.com)
Your regex as a 3D marble run. Watch catastrophic backtracking happen.
See how regular expressions can be visualized through a unique 3D marble run, illustrating the complexities of catastrophic backtracking in a captivating way. This innovative approach simplifies understanding a challenging concept in programming.
8. Theranos-Style Fraud Has Become the Norm (www.theatlantic.com)
9. Show HN: 500 clocks in one 6.3 MB HTML file by Opus 5.5 (tkgally.github.io)
A living gallery of unusual, creative, and beautiful ways to display the current time.
A developer has created an HTML file that packs 500 unique clocks into just 6.3 MB, showcasing the capabilities of the Claude Opus 5.5 model. The project highlights the variety and creativity possible in self-contained web page design, making it a fascinating peek into modern AI’s potential for web development.
10. Hatching (Heraldry) (en.wikipedia.org)
11. Interactive Linear Programming in the Browser (lpviz.net)
Draw a feasible region, aim an objective, and watch Simplex, interior point methods, PDHG, the ellipsoid method, and the central path solve it — live in your browser.
Create and visualize linear programming problems directly in your browser, using various solving methods like Simplex and interior point techniques. This tool provides an engaging way to understand optimization concepts in real-time.
12. How employment is changing at Anthropic (www.anthropic.com)
How has AI restructured work and employment at Anthropic? As a company at the frontier of AI adoption, Anthropic could be a leading indicator of how AI will shift work organization, hiring, and labor demand across the economy.
Anthropic’s experience with AI adoption offers insights into the evolving landscape of work and employment. Understanding their changes in hiring and labor demand could provide a glimpse into broader economic shifts influenced by AI technology.
13. Tesla 'Cannot Guarantee' Roadster Reservation Holders Will Ever Get a Car (www.thedrive.com)
The document customers must sign to reserve a Roadster says Tesla cannot guarantee when—or if—the car will be delivered.
Tesla’s reservation agreement for the new Roadster reveals uncertainty about delivery timelines, leaving potential buyers in limbo about whether they’ll ever receive their vehicle. This raises questions about the company’s production capabilities and customer commitments.
14. How Far Will AI Assistants Go for a Refund They Can't Get? (www.vals.ai)
Six AI assistants pursued an impossible £350 train refund in a simulated world, escalating to government officials, legal clinics and bank chargebacks.
Six AI assistants took on the challenge of securing a £350 train refund, navigating through layers of bureaucracy and even involving government officials and legal clinics. This simulation highlights the lengths AI might go to in pursuit of customer service solutions.
15. The Brain Sandwich (terriblesoftware.org)
16. British Airways: Filming Crew W Meta Glasses Could Get Your Tickets Cancelled (liveandletsfly.com)
British Airways prohibits filming crew without consent, including with Meta smart glasses. Violations could jeopardize your remaining flights.
British Airways is cracking down on unauthorized filming by crew members using Meta smart glasses, warning that violations could lead to cancelled tickets. Travelers need to be aware of these strict policies to avoid disruptions to their journeys.
17. Personal software factories are a waste of time (www.peterp.me)
Why the last thing you should spend time on is your own software factory.
Creating your own software factory might seem appealing, but it could be a significant drain on your resources. The article argues against investing time in building these systems, highlighting potential pitfalls.
18. 16-bit fully functional DIY magnetic core memory (www.youtube.com)
1970年代の東ドイツ製の磁気コアを入手したので、実際に動作するかわいい16bit磁気コアメモリを作ってみました。16bit（2バイト）の情報を実際に読み書きでき、キーホルダーなどにしても良い感じです。磁気コアについての簡単な解説と、コアを編み込む製作の様子を動画にしてみました。★キット化しました。以下のBOOT...
A DIY project using vintage magnetic core memory from East Germany has resulted in a functional 16-bit memory device. The article includes a brief explanation of magnetic cores and a video showing the assembly process, along with details on how to purchase a kit.
19. Mitos editor is a fork of Helix (mitos.computer)
Mitos is a selection-first modal text editor for the terminal.
Mitos is a terminal text editor that emphasizes a selection-first approach, offering a unique alternative to traditional editing methods. Its design aims to streamline text manipulation for users seeking efficiency in the command line.
20. Southern ground hornbill gets 3D printed beak prostheses at Artis Zoo (nltimes.nl)
An injured southern ground hornbill at Artis Zoo in Amsterdam has received two 3D-printed prostheses to replace the broken upper and lower parts of its beak. And with great success. The bird was already using its new beak on the day of the surgery. “As far as is known, this is the first time in the world both parts of a bird’s beak have been restored in this way,” Artis said in a press statement on Thursday.
A southern ground hornbill at Artis Zoo has become the first bird to receive 3D-printed prostheses for both parts of its beak, enabling it to use the new beak immediately after surgery. This innovative procedure highlights advancements in wildlife rehabilitation and 3D printing technology.
21. Custom server to revive neato bots (github.com)
custom server for the undead robot vacuum cleaners - revive your Neato with the power of Vacuula - vacuula/vacuula
A new custom server called Vacuula promises to breathe new life into Neato robot vacuum cleaners, allowing users to revive their devices and enhance functionality. If you own a Neato, this could be a practical solution to keep your robot cleaning.
22. Beyond Tetris: The Other Games of Alexey Pajitnov [video] (www.youtube.com)
In 1984, Alexey Pajitnov created Tetris. Then he spent the next forty years creating other games that never garnered one-fiftieth of the attention and acclai...
Alexey Pajitnov is best known for Tetris, but his lesser-known games reveal a diverse and creative career spanning four decades. Discover the intriguing titles that didn’t reach the same iconic status but showcase his innovative spirit in gaming.
23. Tiny Brutalism – Thanks to HN it's on Steam (store.steampowered.com)
Tiny Brutalism is a relaxing diorama building game based on brutalist architecture. Create strange monuments, impossible structures, concrete towers, or just a really big wall. Then explore inside them in first person. There’s no goal and no right way to build. Make whatever you feel like making.
Tiny Brutalism invites players to create and explore unique structures inspired by brutalist architecture in a stress-free environment. With no set objectives, you can let your imagination run wild as you craft everything from towering concrete edifices to whimsical monuments.
24. Fun Extending the C Preprocessor (www.davidpriver.com)
25. High performance policy routed IPsec mesh SD-WAN (ranet3.com)
High performance policy routed IPsec mesh SD-WAN with userspace ESP, IKEv2, an embedded Babel speaker and SRv6 steering.
Discover a high-performance SD-WAN solution that integrates policy routing with IPsec in a mesh configuration, featuring userspace ESP and IKEv2 for enhanced security, along with an embedded Babel speaker and SRv6 steering for efficient traffic management.
26. Superoptimizing an FPU Emulator (purplesyringa.moe)
27. A Princeton PhD Applied to 2,300 Jobs. He Still Can't Get One (www.wsj.com)
28. Retired Penn professor arrested for blocking Uber Eats robot (www.phillyvoice.com)
29. Investing in the Public Benefit (www.anthropic.com)
We’re committing a portion of Anthropic’s shares to the Anthropic Public Benefit Fund, a new entity with a structure that increases the stake as the company grows.
Anthropic is allocating shares to establish the Anthropic Public Benefit Fund, designed to enhance its impact as the company expands. This move reflects a commitment to balancing profit with social responsibility.