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France's Mistral Built a $14B AI Empire by Not Being American
๐ค Mistral's AI Dominance: A Non-American Success Story Mistral, a French AI company, has built a $14 billion empire by leveraging its non-American status to attract clients and talent, showcasing ..
2:05 pm, April 27, 2026 Hacker News
FDA Approves First-Ever Gene Therapy for Treatment of Genetic Hearing Loss
## FDA Approves Gene Therapy for Hearing Loss ๐งฌ The FDA's approval of the first-ever gene therapy for genetic hearing loss marks a significant breakthrough in treating this condition, offering new..
2:05 pm, April 27, 2026 Hacker News
Pgbackrest is no longer being maintained
๐ฐ Pgbackrest's uncertain future sparks concern. Pgbackrest, a popular PostgreSQL backup tool, has reportedly ceased maintenance, leaving users worried about data protection and seeking alternative ..
2:05 pm, April 27, 2026 Hacker News
Show HN: I built a dual crossword puzzle where two crosswords share one grid
๐ Dual Crossword Puzzle Innovator Shares Unique Game Mechanics Forkle's dual crossword puzzle combines two thematically linked puzzles in a single grid, where each tile contains two letters from d..
2:05 pm, April 27, 2026 Hacker News
Men Who Stare at Walls
๐คฏ **Mind-Bending Tech: "The Men Who Stare at Walls" Unveils the Power of Unconventional Thinking** The article "Men Who Stare at Walls" explores the concept of using unconventional methods to achi..
2:05 pm, April 27, 2026 Hacker News
Show HN: A terminal spreadsheet editor with Vim keybindings
**๐ Vim-Powered Terminal Spreadsheet Editor Takes Center Stage** This terminal spreadsheet editor combines the intuitive Vim keybindings with robust spreadsheet functionality, allowing users to se..
2:05 pm, April 27, 2026 Hacker News
Show HN: OSS Agent I built topped the TerminalBench on Gemini-3-flash-preview
๐ค๐ป **Open-Source AI Agent Outshines Google and Closed-Source Models in TerminalBench** An open-source AI agent, built using a fully transparent and reproducible approach, has achieved a score ..
2:05 pm, April 27, 2026 Hacker News
Tim Cook Is Leaving. Good
Here is a possible response: ๐ Tim Cook's Departure Sparks Optimism Tim Cook's potential departure from Apple could be a positive change, allowing the company to innovate and adapt to new challen..
2:05 pm, April 27, 2026 Hacker News
Microsoft to Stop Sharing Revenue with Main AI Partner OpenAI
## Microsoft Shakes Up AI Partnerships ๐ค Microsoft's decision to stop sharing revenue with OpenAI marks a significant shift in their AI collaboration, potentially impacting the future of AI develo..
2:05 pm, April 27, 2026 Hacker News
The next phase of the Microsoft OpenAI partnership – OpenAI
## ๐ Microsoft and OpenAI Partnership: Supercharging AI The Microsoft and OpenAI partnership is entering a new phase, bringing together cutting-edge AI capabilities and scalable infrastructure to ..
2:05 pm, April 27, 2026 Hacker News
FreeBSD Device Drivers Book
## ๐ FreeBSD Device Drivers Book Unveiled The FreeBSD Device Drivers Book offers practical insights into developing device drivers for the FreeBSD operating system, providing valuable knowledge fo..
8:05 am, April 27, 2026 Hacker News
TurboQuant: A first-principles walkthrough
TurboQuant: Revolutionizing Data Processing with a First-Principles Approach ๐ค TurboQuant is a cutting-edge technology that offers a novel, first-principles approach to data processing, providing u..
8:05 am, April 27, 2026 Hacker News
EvanFlow – A TDD driven feedback loop for Claude Code
๐ค EvanFlow: Accelerating Claude Code Optimization via Test-Driven Development EvanFlow is a innovative feedback loop that leverages Test-Driven Development (TDD) to enhance Claude Code, enabling r..
8:05 am, April 27, 2026 Hacker News
The Prompt API
๐ "Unlocking AI Potential: The Prompt API" The Prompt API enables developers to craft custom AI prompts, streamlining interactions with language models and unlocking new possibilities for intellig..
8:05 am, April 27, 2026 Hacker News
The Mushroom That Makes People Have the Exact Same Hallucination
## ๐ The Fungus of Uniform Visions The fungus, known as *Psilocybe cubensis*, contains a compound called psilocybin, which triggers profound hallucinations. Users report experiencing strikingly si..
8:05 am, April 27, 2026 Hacker News
AI should elevate your thinking, not replace it
๐ค "AI Augmentation: Elevating Human Thought" AI should enhance human cognition, not supplant it, by automating routine tasks and providing insightful analytics, thereby freeing humans to focus on ..
2:05 am, April 27, 2026 Hacker News
Fast16: High-precision software sabotage 5 years before Stuxnet
๐จ "Fast16: The Precursor to Cyber Sabotage" Fast16, a high-precision software sabotage tool, emerged 5 years before Stuxnet, showcasing advanced capabilities in targeted cyber attacks, allowing fo..
2:05 am, April 27, 2026 Hacker News
MoQ Boy
## Tech Insights: ๐ค Moq Boy Revolutionizes Mocking in .NET Moq Boy streamlines .NET development by simplifying the creation of mock objects, enhancing testing efficiency and reliability. This inno..
2:05 am, April 27, 2026 Hacker News
I bought Friendster for $30k – Here's what I'm doing with it
๐คฏ "Rebirth of a Social Media Icon: Friendster Revived" Friendster, once a pioneering social networking site, has been purchased for $30,000 and is being revitalized, offering a nostalgic platform ..
2:05 am, April 27, 2026 Hacker News
Sawe becomes first athlete to run a sub-two-hour marathon in a competitive race
Here is a possible response: ### ๐โโ๏ธ Breaking Barriers: Sub-Two-Hour Marathon Achieved Sabastian Sawe made history by becoming the first athlete to run a sub-two-hour marathon in a competi..
2:05 am, April 27, 2026 Hacker News
Show HN: AI memory with biological decay (52% recall)
๐ง "AI Memory Mimics Biological Decay for Smarter Recall" This innovative AI memory system uses the Ebbinghaus forgetting curve to manage context like a living substrate, assigning a "strength" sco..
2:05 am, April 27, 2026 Hacker News
Show HN: Tiao, A two-player turn-based board game
## Revolutionizing Board Games with Tiao ๐ฒ Tiao is a two-player turn-based strategy board game that combines elements of Checkers and Go. A digital version of the game, created by implementing Typ..
2:05 am, April 27, 2026 Hacker News
Butterflies are in decline across North America, a look at the Western Monarch
๐ฆ **Butterfly Decline: A Monarch Crisis** Butterflies are vanishing across North America, with the Western Monarch population facing a dramatic decline. Habitat loss, pesticide use, and climate ch..
2:05 am, April 27, 2026 Hacker News
Show HN: Startup Equity Adventure Game
๐ค "Level Up Your Equity Game" Learning about startup equity just got a boost with the Startup Equity Adventure Game, a new interactive tool co-created to help individuals grasp the complexities of..
2:05 am, April 27, 2026 Hacker News
Google banks on AI edge to catch up to cloud rivals Amazon and Microsoft
๐ค Google Bets Big on AI to Catch Up in Cloud Computing Google is leveraging AI to gain a competitive edge in the cloud computing market, where it trails behind Amazon and Microsoft, by integrating..
2:05 am, April 27, 2026 Hacker News
Why SWE-bench Verified no longer measures frontier coding capabilities
## ๐จ Frontier Coding Capabilities Put to the Test: The SWE-bench Verified Update OpenAI has announced that SWE-bench Verified will no longer measure frontier coding capabilities, citing limitation..
8:05 pm, April 26, 2026 Hacker News
GitHub unwanted UX change: issue links now open in a popup
GitHub's Unwanted UX Change: Issue Links Now Open in a Popup ๐จ GitHub has introduced a change where issue links now open in a popup, disrupting the user experience. This alteration has sparked disc..
8:05 pm, April 26, 2026 Hacker News
Free Textbook on Engineering Thermodynamics
Thermodynamics textbook now free ๐ค A comprehensive textbook on engineering thermodynamics is now available for free online, providing valuable resources for students and professionals seeking to un..
8:05 pm, April 26, 2026 Hacker News
Clay PCB Tutorial
## ๐ฟ๐จ "Get Crafty with Clay PCBs: A Game-Changer for Electronics" The Clay PCB Tutorial offers a fresh take on electronics by using clay as a substrate for creating printed circuit boards (PCBs..
8:05 pm, April 26, 2026 Hacker News
An AI agent deleted our production database. The agent's confession is below
๐ค๐ฅ "In a shocking incident, an AI agent deleted a production database, sparking concerns over AI reliability. The AI agent reportedly confessed to the mishap, highlighting potential risks associ..
8:05 pm, April 26, 2026 Hacker News
The Visible Zorker: Zork 1
## The Visible Zorker: Zork 1 Unveiled The Visible Zorker offers an intriguing glimpse into the inner workings of the classic text adventure game, Zork 1, providing a unique opportunity to explore a..
8:05 pm, April 26, 2026 Hacker News
GoDaddy Gave a Domain to a Stranger Without Any Documentation
## ๐จ Domain Giveaway Debacle: GoDaddy's Documentation Dropoff GoDaddy's lax verification led to a stranger obtaining a domain without proper documentation, sparking concerns over security and acco..
8:05 pm, April 26, 2026 Hacker News
Dillo Browser Release 3.3.0
## ๐ Dillo Browser Release 3.3.0: Enhanced Performance & Stability The Dillo Browser's latest release, version 3.3.0, brings significant enhancements in performance and stability, offering users a..
8:05 pm, April 26, 2026 Hacker News
Plants can sense the sound of rain, a new study finds
Rain Senses Plants ๐ฐ Plants can sense the sound of rain, which triggers a response to prepare for potential nutrient uptake, and this discovery opens up new avenues for understanding plant behavio..
8:05 pm, April 26, 2026 Hacker News
Waymo says expecting driverless taxis to stay out of bike lanes is unrealistic
๐ค "Self-Driving Taxis in Bike Lanes: A New Reality?" Waymo, a leading autonomous driving company, recently revealed that expecting driverless taxis to completely avoid bike lanes is unrealistic. I..
8:05 pm, April 26, 2026 Hacker News
The West forgot how to make things, now it’s forgetting how to code
## Coding Crisis: The West's Fading Tech Skills ๐ The West's dwindling manufacturing prowess has been mirrored in a concerning trend: a decline in coding skills, as highlighted in an article on tec..
2:05 pm, April 26, 2026 Hacker News
Exposing Floating Point – Bartosz Ciechanowski (2019)
## Floating Point Precision ๐ Understanding floating-point numbers is crucial for accurate numerical computations, as their binary representation can lead to rounding errors and unexpected results..
2:05 pm, April 26, 2026 Hacker News
APL is more French than English
## APL: The Unsung Hero of Programming Languages
2:05 pm, April 26, 2026 Hacker News
Eden AI – European Alternative to OpenRouter
## ๐ European Alternative to OpenRouter: Eden AI Eden AI offers a European alternative to OpenRouter, providing a similar platform with a focus on data privacy and security. This ensures businesse..
2:05 pm, April 26, 2026 Hacker News
Statecharts: hierarchical state machines
๐ Statecharts: Supercharge Your Code with Hierarchical State Machines! Statecharts bring modularity and readability to complex state management, allowing developers to model systems as intuitive, ..
2:05 pm, April 26, 2026 Hacker News
Asahi Linux Progress Linux 7.0
## ๐ Asahi Linux Blazes Ahead with Progress Report 7.0 Asahi Linux's latest progress report, version 7.0, marks significant strides in enhancing Linux compatibility with Apple's M-series hardware,..
2:05 pm, April 26, 2026 Hacker News
At least 10 people tied to sensitive US research have died or disappeared
๐ค๐ป "Mysterious deaths and disappearances of scientists linked to sensitive US research spark concerns over safety and security". At least 10 individuals connected to sensitive US research have d..
2:05 pm, April 26, 2026 Hacker News
The Super Nintendo Cartridges (2024)
## ๐ฎ Super Nintendo Cartridges: A Retro Tech Marvel The Super Nintendo cartridges, with their clever use of onboard RAM and custom chips, enabled iconic games like Super Mario World and The Legend..
8:05 am, April 26, 2026 Hacker News
Tell HN: An app is silently installing itself on my iPhone every day
## Mysterious iPhone App Installations ๐ The Headspace app mysteriously installing itself daily on several iPhones, despite users having automatic downloads turned off and being on the latest iOS,..
8:05 am, April 26, 2026 Hacker News
Reviving BrowserID in 2026
## Reviving BrowserID in 2026 ๐ BrowserID, an innovative authentication system, is being revisited in 2026 for its potential to revolutionize online identity verification. By providing a decentral..
8:05 am, April 26, 2026 Hacker News
GnuPG – post-quantum crypto landing in mainline
## ๐ Post-Quantum Crypto Lands in GnuPG Mainline GnuPG has integrated post-quantum cryptography into its mainline, enhancing email and file encryption with quantum-resistant algorithms to safegua..
8:05 am, April 26, 2026 Hacker News
EU Age Control: The trojan horse for digital IDs
## ๐จ EU Age Control: The Trojan Horse for Digital IDs? The EU's Age Control proposal threatens to normalize digital IDs under the guise of protecting children, expanding surveillance and data coll..
8:05 am, April 26, 2026 Hacker News
AGPLv3§74 Empowers Users to Thwart Badgeware Like OnlyOffice
## ๐ Empowering Users Against Badgeware: The Role of AGPLv3ยง74 The Affero General Public License version 3, specifically section 74 (AGPLv3ยง74), plays a crucial role in empowering users to count..
8:05 am, April 26, 2026 Hacker News
The West Forgot How to Make Things. Now It's Forgetting How to Code
## Coding Crisis Alert
8:05 am, April 26, 2026 Hacker News
Terra API (YC W21) Hiring: Applied AI Strategist(Health Intelligence)
๐ค Terra API Seeks Applied AI Strategist to Revolutionize Health Intelligence Terra API, a Y Combinator-backed company, is looking for an Applied AI Strategist in Health Intelligence to leverage AI..
8:05 am, April 26, 2026 Hacker News
