Calendar
The article provides a calendar for the year 2026, including information on the days of the week, holidays, and notable events for that year.
A new research shows that 21-33% of YouTube's feed may consist of AI slop
The article discusses the rise of low-quality AI-generated videos, known as 'AI slop,' and its impact on the online video landscape. It explores the challenges posed by the increasing availability and use of these videos, which often lack quality, context, and credibility.
C++ says “We have try. . . finally at home”
The article discusses the evolution of file handling in Windows, highlighting the introduction of the Win32 API and the challenges faced in supporting legacy applications while transitioning to newer technologies. It explores the various changes and improvements made to file handling over the years to address compatibility and performance concerns.
Salesforce pulls back from LLMs, pivots Agentforce to deterministic automation
Salesforce, the leading customer relationship management (CRM) platform, has decided to pull back from large language models (LLMs) and instead focus on developing its own AI-powered agent, called AgentForce, to provide personalized customer support and service.
Manus AI 100M USD ARR
Manus, a virtual production technology company, has reached $100 million in annual recurring revenue, indicating significant growth and adoption of its motion capture solutions for the film, television, and gaming industries.
Travel agents took 10 years to collapse, developers are three years in
This article explores the changing relationship between travel agents and software developers, highlighting how the rise of online booking platforms has transformed the travel industry and the roles of these two professions. It discusses the challenges and opportunities this shift has created for both travel agents and developers.
Microsoft admits Teams eats RAM on Win doing nothing, and "fix" is another EXE
Microsoft acknowledges that Microsoft Teams consumes a significant amount of RAM on Windows even when the application is not in use, and the company's solution is to provide an additional executable file to address the issue.
Tim Cook Posts AI Slop in Christmas Message on Twitter
The article discusses the release of a new open-source app called Slopibus, which is designed to help users manage their reading queue and discover new content. It highlights Slopibus's features, such as its minimalist design and integration with various online platforms.
Show HN: Self-growing neural networks via a custom Rust-to-LLVM compiler
Hi HN,
I built NOMA (Neural-Oriented Machine Architecture), a systems language where reverse-mode autodiff is a compiler pass (lowered to LLVM IR).
My goal is to treat model parameters as explicit, growable memory buffers. Since NOMA compiles to standalone native binaries (no Python runtime), it allows using realloc on weights mid-training. This makes "self-growing" architectures a system primitive rather than a complex framework hack.
I just pushed a reproducible benchmark (Self-Growing XOR) to validate the methodology: it compares NOMA against PyTorch and C++, specifically testing how preserving optimizer state (Adam moments) during growth affects convergence.
I am looking for contributors! If you are into Rust, LLVM, or SSA, I’d love help on the harder parts (control-flow AD and memory safety).
Repo: https://github.com/pierridotite/NOMA
Union Pacific 4014
The article discusses the Union Pacific 4014, a Big Boy steam locomotive that was recently restored and returned to service. It provides details about the locomotive's history, specifications, and the efforts to bring it back into operating condition after decades of retirement.
A Decline in Churchgoing Led to a Rise in 'Deaths of Despair'
The article explores how churches played a vital role in supporting Americans during the COVID-19 pandemic, especially in states where government support was limited. It highlights the importance of community-based institutions in times of crisis and how they can supplement the efforts of state and federal authorities.
Petlibro: Pet Feeder Is Feeding Data to Anyone Who Asks
The article discusses the launch of Petlibro, a new online platform that connects pet owners with pet care services and resources. It highlights Petlibro's features, including a directory of vetted pet care providers, an educational blog, and a community forum for pet owners to share information and advice.
Is There a Religious Revival Among Young US Adults?
The article discusses the steady state of religious affiliation in the United States, with a slight decrease in Christian identification and a rise in religious 'nones' over the past decade. It examines the demographic trends and factors contributing to the changes in the religious landscape in America.
Last Year on My Mac: Look Back in Disbelief
The article reflects on the author's experiences and observations from the past year, highlighting the significant changes and challenges faced in the tech industry, particularly within the Apple ecosystem. It provides a retrospective look at the author's Mac-related activities and insights gained throughout the year.
They graduated from Stanford. Due to AI, they can't find a job
The article explores the challenges faced by Stanford graduates who relied heavily on AI tools during their studies, finding that their over-reliance on AI has made it difficult for them to secure jobs after graduation due to a lack of fundamental skills.
Show HN: I built a mental map learning interface to learn anything faster
An open-source, visual interface for LLMs that forces output into a graph structure (React Flow + Dagre). Instead of linear text, every response is a node. I tweaked the system prompt to be purely Socratic...it asks questions to help you expand the graph yourself. Includes browser-local session persistence and image generation for complex concepts.
Stack: Next.js 16, React Flow, Gemini 3 Flash. Privacy: 100% local storage (no signup/database). Cost: Free (Open Source). Demo: https://nodenest-blond.vercel.app/
Brigitte Bardot, French screen legend, dies aged 91
Brigitte Bardot, the iconic French actress and animal rights activist, has died at the age of 91. She was a leading figure in the New Wave cinema movement and later devoted her life to advocating for the welfare of animals.
Is the US Media Captured? – Columbia Journalism Review
The article examines the growing influence of Paramount Global, the parent company of the Los Angeles Times, and how it has affected the newspaper's editorial independence and coverage of stories related to the company's business interests.
National Raisin Reserve
The National Raisin Reserve was a program established in the 1940s by the United States government to purchase and store excess raisin crops, aiming to stabilize raisin prices and supply. The program was eventually discontinued in the 1970s.
39C3: Fraudsters Defrauded the Deutschlandticket of Millions
The article discusses how fraudsters exploited vulnerabilities in the Deutschlandticket, a German public transportation pass, defrauding the system of millions of euros. It highlights the scale and sophistication of the fraud scheme, as well as the efforts by authorities to investigate and address the issue.