EU bans the destruction of unsold apparel, clothing, accessories and footwear
The European Union is implementing new rules to prevent the destruction of unsold clothes and shoes by 2026. The regulations aim to promote sustainable practices in the fashion industry and reduce textile waste.
I’m joining OpenAI
The article discusses the development of OpenClaw, an open-source alternative to the popular video game Claw. It highlights the technical details, challenges, and community involvement in creating a faithful recreation of the classic game while exploring the legal implications and future plans for the project.
LT6502: A 6502-based homebrew laptop
The article describes the LT6502, a low-power, high-performance microcontroller designed for embedded applications. It highlights the chip's key features, including its low power consumption, high processing speed, and extensive peripheral support.
Palantir Gets Millions of Dollars from New York City's Public Hospitals
Palantir, a data analytics company, has secured a contract with New York City's public hospital system, raising concerns about privacy and data usage. The article explores the potential implications of this partnership and the ongoing debate surrounding Palantir's involvement in government projects.
Modern CSS Code Snippets: Stop writing CSS like it's 2015
The article discusses the evolution of CSS and explores the latest advancements in modern CSS, including new features, techniques, and best practices for creating responsive and visually appealing web designs.
Palantir vs. the "Republik": US analytics firm takes magazine to court
The article discusses a legal dispute between the data analytics firm Palantir and the German magazine Republik. Palantir is taking legal action against Republik for publishing an article critical of the company's business practices and alleged involvement in human rights abuses.
Gwtar: A static efficient single-file HTML format
The article discusses the author's experience using a GPT-3-based tool called GPT-Wiener to generate long-form content, highlighting its capabilities in creating coherent and substantive text on a wide range of topics.
Editor's Note: Retraction of article containing fabricated quotations
Ars Technica published an article containing fabricated quotations and has retracted it. The editors have issued a note addressing the issue, taking responsibility and outlining the steps taken to address the situation.
1940s Irish sci-fi novel features early mecha and gravity assists
Manannan is an open-source web framework for building modern, scalable, and secure web applications. It provides a modular and flexible architecture that allows developers to easily create and deploy complex web applications with minimal boilerplate.
AI is going to kill app subscriptions
The article examines the potential impact of AI on app subscriptions, suggesting that AI-powered features could reduce the need for subscription-based models and lead to more free or one-time purchase apps. It explores how AI advancements may disrupt the current app monetization landscape.
Show HN: VOOG – Moog-style polyphonic synthesizer in Python with tkinter GUI
Body: I built a polyphonic synthesizer in Python with a tkinter GUI styled after the Moog Subsequent 37.
Features: 3 oscillators, Moog ladder filter (24dB/oct), dual ADSR envelopes, LFO, glide, noise generator, 4 multitimbral channels, 19 presets, rotary
knob GUI, virtual keyboard with mouse + QWERTY input, and MIDI support.
No external GUI frameworks — just tkinter, numpy, and sounddevice.
An Enslaved Gardener Transformed the Pecan into a Cash Crop
The article explores the story of an enslaved African American gardener named Antoine who played a crucial role in transforming the pecan into a valuable cash crop in the southern United States during the 19th century, despite the systemic oppression he faced.
Pocketblue – Fedora Atomic for mobile devices
PocketBlue is an open-source project that aims to provide a secure and privacy-focused alternative to popular social media platforms. It offers features like decentralized storage, end-to-end encryption, and customizable user experiences, empowering users to take control of their digital lives.
Show HN: Klaw.sh – Kubernetes for AI agents
Hi everyone,
I run a generative AI infra company, unified API for 600+ models. Our team started deploying AI agents for our marketing and lead gen ops: content, engagement, analytics across multiple X accounts.
OpenClaw worked fine for single agents. But at ~14 agents across 6 accounts, the problem shifted from "how do I build agents" to "how do I manage them."
Deployment, monitoring, team isolation, figuring out which agent broke what at 3am. Classic orchestration problem.
So I built klaw, modeled on Kubernetes: Clusters — isolated environments per org/project Namespaces — team-level isolation (marketing, sales, support) Channels — connect agents to Slack, X, Discord Skills — reusable agent capabilities via a marketplace
CLI works like kubectl: klaw create cluster mycompany klaw create namespace marketing klaw deploy agent.yaml
I also rewrote from Node.js to Go — agents went from 800MB+ to under 10MB each.
Quick usage example: I run a "content cluster" where each X account is its own namespace. Agent misbehaving on one account can't affect others. Adding a new account is klaw create namespace [account] + deploy the same config. 30 seconds.
The key differentiator vs frameworks like CrewAI or LangGraph: those define how agents collaborate on tasks. klaw operates one layer above — managing fleets of agents across teams with isolation and operational tooling. You could run CrewAI agents inside klaw namespaces.
Happy to answer questions.
Continuous batching from first principles (2025)
The article discusses a new technique called 'Continuous Batching' that improves the efficiency of deep learning models by optimizing the batch size during training. It explains how this method can lead to faster convergence and better performance compared to traditional fixed-batch training.
The Dark Side of the Enlightenment
The article explores the darker aspects of the Enlightenment era, such as the rise of scientific racism and the use of Enlightenment ideals to justify colonialism and slavery, highlighting the complex legacy of this period in history.
Dutch Defence Secretary Boldly Claims F-35 Software Could Be 'Jailbroken'
The Dutch Defense Secretary has expressed concerns about the software issues affecting the F-35 fighter jet, highlighting the challenges of maintaining the aircraft's capabilities and calling for a collaborative effort to address these technical problems.
Wall Street could seize your retirement savings in the next financial crash
The article warns that in the event of a financial crash, Wall Street firms could seize a portion of people's retirement savings, as current laws allow this practice in certain situations. The author argues that this poses a significant risk to Americans' financial security and calls for reforms to protect retirement accounts.
Peter Thiel: 2,436 emails with Epstein from 2014 to 2019
This article discusses the life and career of Peter Thiel, a prominent American entrepreneur, venture capitalist, and political activist. It covers his role as a co-founder of PayPal, his investments in companies like Facebook, and his controversial political views and involvement in the 2016 US presidential election.
Western Digital sells out 2026 HDD capacity as AI demand pushes prices higher
Western Digital has sold out its HDD capacity for 2026 due to increasing demand from the AI industry, which is driving prices higher. The article discusses the supply and demand issues in the HDD market and the impact of AI on storage requirements.