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The Prompt API
🔍 "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
## 🍄 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
🤖 "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
🚨 "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: 🤖 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
🤯 "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: ### 🏃♂️ 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)
🧠 "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 🎲 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
🦋 **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
🤔 "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
🤖 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
## 🚨 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 🚨 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 🤓 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
## 🌿🎨 "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
🤖💥 "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
## 🚨 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
## 🚀 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 🐰 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
🤖 "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 📉 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 🔍 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
## 🚀 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
🚀 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
## 🚀 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
🤔💻 "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)
## 🎮 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 🍎 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 🔒 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
## 🔒 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
## 🚨 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
## 🚀 Empowering Users Against Badgeware: The Role of AGPLv3§74 The Affero General Public License version 3, specifically section 74 (AGPLv3§74), 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)
🤖 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
Exposing Floating Point – Bartosz Ciechanowski
## Floating Point Precision 🔍 Exposing Floating Point by Bartosz Ciechanowski reveals the intricacies of floating-point arithmetic, explaining how it works and why precision issues arise. Understa..
8:05 am, April 26, 2026 Hacker News
Simulacrum of Knowledge Work
🤖 "Simulacrum of Knowledge Work" Explains the concerning trend of AI-generated content masquerading as human expertise, highlighting the blurred lines between genuine knowledge and synthetic imitat..
2:05 am, April 26, 2026 Hacker News
Mine, an IDE for Coalton and Common Lisp
## Mining Innovation: 🖥️ IDE Revolutionizes Coalton & Common Lisp Development Mine, a cutting-edge IDE, seamlessly integrates Coalton and Common Lisp, offering developers a robust platform to st..
2:05 am, April 26, 2026 Hacker News
Show HN: Kloak, A secret manager that keeps K8s workload away from secrets
🔒 "Kloak: Secret Management for Kubernetes" Kloak keeps Kubernetes workloads away from sensitive secrets, enhancing security and reducing the risk of data breaches. By securely managing secrets, K..
2:05 am, April 26, 2026 Hacker News
America's Geothermal Breakthrough
## America's Geothermal Breakthrough ⚡️ The US has made a significant geothermal breakthrough, unlocking potential for a 150-gigawatt energy revolution. This clean energy source provides reliable,..
2:05 am, April 26, 2026 Hacker News
Can you stop beans from making you gassy?
Beans and their gaseous effects! 🤯 Beans contain sugars that are not fully digested in the small intestine, and when they reach the large intestine, they are fermented by bacteria, producing gas. ..
2:05 am, April 26, 2026 Hacker News
USB Cheat Sheet (2022)
🔋 "USB Cheat Sheet 2022: The Ultimate Guide to USB Specifications and Speeds" The USB Cheat Sheet is a concise reference guide that outlines the specifications and speeds of various USB standards,..
2:05 am, April 26, 2026 Hacker News
Colorado Adds Open-Source Exemption to Age-Verification Bill
Colorado's open-source exemption bill ensures flexibility for tech developers. The bill requires age-verification for websites with adult content but includes an exemption for open-source tech, givin..
2:05 am, April 26, 2026 Hacker News
Her Life Savings Mysteriously Disappeared After a Systems Glitch
## 💸 Glitch Exposes Vulnerability in Financial Systems A recent incident where a woman's life savings mysteriously disappeared from her Fidelity Investments account highlights the critical importa..
2:05 am, April 26, 2026 Hacker News
Agents Aren't Coworkers, Embed Them in Your Software
🤖 "Agents Aren't Coworkers, Embed Them in Your Software" AI agents are revolutionizing the way we interact with software by seamlessly integrating into applications, automating tasks, and enhancin..
2:05 am, April 26, 2026 Hacker News
Why has there been so little progress on Alzheimer's disease?
🧠 Alzheimer's Research Stalled: Unraveling the Puzzle Alzheimer's disease research has seen remarkably little progress, despite significant investments. The complexity of the human brain and the ..
2:05 am, April 26, 2026 Hacker News
Discret 11, the French TV encryption of the 80s
🔓 **Cracking Discret 11: France's 80s TV Encryption** Discret 11 was a French TV encryption system used in the 1980s to scramble television signals, making them unwatchable without a decoder. This..
8:05 pm, April 25, 2026 Hacker News
HEALPix
🌟 **HEALPix: Harmonizing Earth Observations** HEALPix is a powerful technology that enables the efficient representation and analysis of spherical data, particularly in the fields of astronomy and..
8:05 pm, April 25, 2026 Hacker News
AI Testing
