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Show HN: Scroll Wikipedia like TikTok
sdan about 10 hours ago

Show HN: Scroll Wikipedia like TikTok

Hey - I've been playing with LLMs since GPT-2 and recently experimented with fully generative UIs where the HTML/Canvas are generated just-in-time.

Every post on the feed( on slop/duck/storytime) you see is streamed and generated just-in-time with HTML and into a Canvas with Gemini 3 Flash.

Comments and DMs are bidirectionally linked with a Cloudflare Workers Durable Object which is why they feel so fast. Every generated post is saved into a DO SQLite which is then served into the "Following" feed so it can be served quicker.

This was inspired by Wikitok, a VSCode Extension I made around brainrot, and another fully generative UI site I made.

quack.sdan.io
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RTX 5090 and Raspberry Pi: Can it game?
scottjg about 9 hours ago

RTX 5090 and Raspberry Pi: Can it game?

The article compares the performance of two old, low-powered computers - a Raspberry Pi and a Commodore 64 - in various tasks, highlighting their capabilities and limitations in a lighthearted manner.

scottjg.com
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How Markdown took over the world
zdw about 10 hours ago

How Markdown took over the world

The article explores how Markdown, a simple text formatting syntax, has become widely adopted and transformed the way content is created and published on the web. It discusses the origins, key features, and the widespread impact of Markdown on various industries and platforms.

anildash.com
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SendGrid isn’t emailing about ICE or BLM – it’s a phishing attack
mecredis about 12 hours ago

SendGrid isn’t emailing about ICE or BLM – it’s a phishing attack

The article discusses SendGrid, an email delivery service, sending emails to its customers about supporting U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). It examines the controversy surrounding SendGrid's decision and the resulting backlash from customers and the tech community.

fredbenenson.com
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My article on why AI is great (or terrible) or how to use it
akshayka about 10 hours ago

My article on why AI is great (or terrible) or how to use it

The article discusses the potential risks and downsides of AI zealotry, highlighting the need for a more balanced and nuanced approach to the development and deployment of artificial intelligence technologies.

matthewrocklin.com
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Video filmed by ICE agent who shot Minneapolis woman emerges
onemoresoop about 7 hours ago

Video filmed by ICE agent who shot Minneapolis woman emerges

The article discusses the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, focusing on Russia's recent missile strikes and Ukraine's efforts to defend its critical infrastructure. It highlights the impact of the attacks on the Ukrainian power grid and the challenges facing the country as it works to restore electricity and provide essential services to its citizens.

bbc.com
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Show HN: EuConform – Offline-first EU AI Act compliance tool (open source)
hiepler about 9 hours ago

Show HN: EuConform – Offline-first EU AI Act compliance tool (open source)

I built this as a personal open-source project to explore how EU AI Act requirements can be translated into concrete, inspectable technical checks.

The core idea is local-first compliance: – risk classification (Articles 5–15, incl. prohibited use cases) – bias evaluation using CrowS-Pairs – automatic Annex IV–oriented PDF reports – no cloud services or external APIs (browser-based + Ollama)

I’m especially interested in feedback on whether this kind of technical framing of AI regulation makes sense in real-world projects.

github.com
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Caltrain shows why every region should be moving toward regional rail
gok about 4 hours ago

Caltrain shows why every region should be moving toward regional rail

The article discusses how Caltrain's transition to a regional rail system demonstrates the benefits of regional rail for communities, including increased ridership, reduced emissions, and improved connectivity. It highlights how regional rail can be a model for other regions to follow in developing their transportation networks.

hsrail.org
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See it with your lying ears
fratellobigio about 4 hours ago

See it with your lying ears

The article explores the concept of 'audio hallucinations', where people experience sounds that are not real, and discusses the potential causes and implications of this phenomenon in areas like mental health and paranormal beliefs.

lcamtuf.substack.com
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Deno has made its PyPI distribution official
zahlman about 7 hours ago

Deno has made its PyPI distribution official

The article discusses a proposal to add a new feature to Deno, a modern JavaScript runtime, that would allow importing and using modules directly from Git repositories. This feature would simplify the process of managing dependencies and improve the overall developer experience when working with Deno.

github.com
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DHS Invokes Immigration Enforcement to Justify Gathering Americans' DNA
pseudolus about 12 hours ago

DHS Invokes Immigration Enforcement to Justify Gathering Americans' DNA

The article discusses the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's plan to collect DNA samples from immigrants and American citizens, citing immigration enforcement as the justification, despite concerns over privacy and civil liberties implications.

reason.com
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Iran's complete Internet shutdown reaches 24 hours
walrus01 about 8 hours ago

Iran's complete Internet shutdown reaches 24 hours

The article discusses a widespread internet outage in Pakistan on January 23, 2023, which was reportedly caused by a cable cut in the southern province of Sindh. The outage impacted various internet service providers and disrupted connectivity across the country.

mastodon.social
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Tim Cook and Sundar Pichai are cowards
mdhb about 6 hours ago

Tim Cook and Sundar Pichai are cowards

The article argues that tech giants Apple and Google are being cowardly in their approach to content moderation, failing to take a firm stance on issues like misinformation and hate speech despite their vast influence and resources.

theverge.com
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A lawsuit says Workday's AI shut out applicants over 40
SunshineTheCat about 6 hours ago

A lawsuit says Workday's AI shut out applicants over 40

Workday, a human resources software company, is facing a lawsuit alleging that its AI-powered hiring practices discriminated against job applicants over the age of 40. The lawsuit is seeking plaintiffs who may have been unfairly excluded from consideration for Workday's job openings due to the company's use of age-biased algorithms in its recruitment process.

san.com
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Show HN: ElixirBrowser – Android Chromium fork with extensions, inspired by Kiwi
SF-FLAM about 11 hours ago

Show HN: ElixirBrowser – Android Chromium fork with extensions, inspired by Kiwi

I built this as a personal replacement for Kiwi Browser, since it is now archived.

It brings Chrome extensions to Android. I just wanted something that works fast and feels right for daily use.

If Firefox and Edge just don't feel right on Android, and you prefer Chromium but are too lazy to maintain your own fork, this might be the answer. Just don't expect too much—I really just built this for myself.

P.S. I realized the name clash with Elixir lang after finishing it. Well, whatever.

github.com
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My final message before I'm on an FBI watchlist: Palantir, Epstein, & the NYT
rogerthree555 about 6 hours ago

My final message before I'm on an FBI watchlist: Palantir, Epstein, & the NYT

This article is the author's final message before going on an extended hiatus. It reflects on the challenges of maintaining an online presence and the need for balance, urging readers to take breaks and prioritize their well-being.

zigguratmag.substack.com
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Maine's black market for baby eels
noleary about 1 hour ago

Maine's black market for baby eels

The article explores the illicit trade of baby eels, known as elvers, in Maine, which has become the subject of a growing crime thriller subgenre. It delves into the lucrative and dangerous black market surrounding this valuable natural resource and the law enforcement efforts to crack down on the illegal poaching and trafficking of these rare juvenile eels.

pressherald.com
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Sigmund Freud's Begonia
dang about 7 hours ago

Sigmund Freud's Begonia

The article explores the connection between Emma Freud, the granddaughter of Sigmund Freud, and a begonia plant that she inherited from her grandfather. It delves into the emotional significance of this plant and its role in preserving the legacy of the renowned psychoanalyst.

observer.co.uk
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Rep. Luna Threatens Journalist with Prison for Posting Public University Bio
hn_acker about 9 hours ago

Rep. Luna Threatens Journalist with Prison for Posting Public University Bio

A US Representative threatened a journalist with prison for posting a public university bio, raising concerns about press freedom and government overreach.

techdirt.com
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New Cellphone Video Released in Minnesota Shooting
silexia about 8 hours ago

New Cellphone Video Released in Minnesota Shooting

The article discusses the release of cellphone video showing the fatal shooting of a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent during an arrest operation in Minneapolis. The video captures the incident, which occurred during a federal law enforcement operation targeting a wanted individual.

foxnews.com
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