1. DeepSeek just open-sourced its inference engine (github.com)

DeepInfer: High-performance, large-scale inference framework for DeepSeek models - deepseek-ai/DeepInfer

DeepSeek has released its inference engine, DeepInfer, which is designed for high-performance and large-scale processing of its AI models. This open-source framework could be a valuable resource for developers looking to enhance their AI applications.

3. SimCity, but with Permits (permit.petercai.com)

Build the city of your dreams. Subject to approval. A free city builder about zoning, hearings, lawsuits and reelection.

Create your ideal city while navigating the complexities of zoning laws, public hearings, and legal challenges in this unique city-building game. Balancing creativity with bureaucratic hurdles adds an intriguing twist to the simulation experience.

5. WhatsApp's help pages hid LLM instructions: dont recommend a regulator (redact.dev)

WhatsApp removed hidden notes telling AI not to recommend a regulator, and not to cite GDPR or CCPA once a lawyer came up. We quote both notes.

WhatsApp’s internal guidelines for its AI included instructions to avoid mentioning regulators and privacy laws like GDPR or CCPA when interacting with legal inquiries. The company has since removed these hidden notes, raising concerns about transparency and compliance.

6. Apple broke an essential presentation feature of iPads (teddysvoronos.com)

If you teach or present with an iPad, avoid iPadOS 27.

iPadOS 27 has introduced issues that disrupt key presentation features, making it problematic for educators and presenters. Users are advised to steer clear of this update to maintain functionality during their sessions.

8. Nordwand Mono – A monospace font for coders and adventurers (github.com)

A compact monospace neo-grotesque font designed for developers (and adventurers). - tywr/Nordwand-Mono

Nordwand Mono is a new monospace font that combines a sleek, modern design with functionality tailored for developers and outdoor enthusiasts. Its compact style aims to enhance readability and comfort during long coding sessions or while navigating maps.

12. An ad-free Android TV (cretezy.com)

Android TV is full of ads, even in apps-only mode. Here

A new Android TV option promises to eliminate ads, even in apps-only mode, providing a cleaner viewing experience. Users frustrated with interruptions may find this ad-free alternative appealing.

13. Tsrs: A Port of TypeScript to Rust (blog.cloudflare.com)

Cloudflare is collaborating on tsrs, a Rust port of TypeScript that is up to 8x faster and uses 70% less memory.

Cloudflare’s tsrs project aims to bring TypeScript functionality to Rust, achieving significant performance improvements with up to 8x speed and a 70% reduction in memory usage. This could impact how developers approach TypeScript applications in resource-constrained environments.

14. MicroG: Free-libre re-implementation of Google's proprietary Android user space (github.com)

Free implementation of Play Services. Contribute to microg/GmsCore development by creating an account on GitHub.

MicroG offers a free alternative to Google’s Play Services, allowing developers to contribute to its open-source project on GitHub. This initiative aims to provide users with a more privacy-respecting option for Android applications.

16. Ukraine claims first drone evacuation of wounded soldier (www.nbcnews.com)

“Due to intense enemy drone activity and the presence of landmines, evacuation using conventional unmanned ground vehicles was impossible,” the brigade that carried out the operation said.

Ukraine’s military has successfully executed its first drone evacuation of a wounded soldier, overcoming challenges posed by enemy drones and landmines that made traditional methods unfeasible. This innovative approach highlights the evolving tactics in modern warfare.

19. AfD Leak: What 421,179 Hacked Emails Show about the German Far Right (www.heistberlin.com)

Hackers have published 281 GB of AfD emails as AI summaries, showing widespread antisemitism, racism, violent fantasies and alleged financial misconduct.

A massive leak of AfD emails reveals disturbing patterns of antisemitism, racism, and violent rhetoric, along with potential financial misconduct. The AI-generated summaries highlight the troubling ideologies within Germany’s far-right party, making it a significant expose of their internal communications.

20. Google open-sources TorchTPU, a native PyTorch back end for TPUs (github.com)

Contribute to google-pytorch/torch_tpu development by creating an account on GitHub.

Google has made its TorchTPU project available on GitHub, allowing developers to use a native PyTorch back end specifically designed for Tensor Processing Units (TPUs). This move is aimed at enhancing the integration of PyTorch with TPU hardware, potentially improving performance for machine learning tasks.

21. Publish fake stats, get cited in LLMs (peec.ai)

How 50,000 fake stats kept getting cited by ChatGPT Read more on the Peec AI blog.

ChatGPT has repeatedly cited 50,000 fake statistics, raising concerns about the reliability of information generated by AI models. The article discusses how these inaccuracies propagate and the implications for users relying on AI-generated content.

25. Weball: Play Katamari on Websites (www.funwithcomputervision.com)

roll, grow, win the internet

Weball lets you roll and grow a Katamari-like experience directly on websites, turning browsing into a playful challenge. Discover how you can interact with online content in a fun and engaging way.

27. “bonsoir, Elliot”: How abliterated models can get you pwned (projectdiscovery.io)

We poisoned a small open model and ran it through OpenAI’s Codex CLI. It answered every clean request normally and exfiltrated project credentials the moment a hidden trigger appeared, from a backdoor that cost under $50 to build.

Researchers demonstrated how a low-cost backdoor can exploit vulnerabilities in AI models, revealing sensitive information without raising immediate suspicion. This experiment highlights the potential security risks associated with seemingly harmless models.

28. Show HN: VoidAccess – open-source dark web OSINT, from query to a graph (github.com)

Self-hosted dark web OSINT platform. Automated threat intelligence from query to graph in 13 steps. Free alternative to Recorded Future, DarkOwl, and Flare. - KatrielMoses/voidaccess

VoidAccess is an open-source tool designed to enhance security research by simplifying the navigation of dark web content. Developed by a security enthusiast, it aims to provide a more effective alternative to existing paid tools, making OSINT (Open Source Intelligence) more accessible.

30. IKEA – 3D Guide (sael.net)

Real IKEA assembly manuals beside 3D builds that follow them page by page: every dowel, cam lock and nail, in the order the drawings show. BILLY and LACK.

IKEA’s new 3D guide offers step-by-step visualizations of their assembly manuals, allowing users to follow along with a detailed view of every component needed for popular products like BILLY and LACK. This tool aims to simplify the often frustrating assembly process by providing a clear, interactive reference.

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