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We Mourn Our Craft
ColinWright about 3 hours ago

We Mourn Our Craft

The article discusses the potential demise of traditional software development practices and the feelings of grief and loss that some developers may experience as the industry evolves towards more automated and streamlined processes. It explores the challenges of adapting to technological change and the importance of embracing new approaches while still valuing the craft and artistry of coding.

nolanlawson.com
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Coding agents have replaced every framework I used
alainrk about 8 hours ago

Coding agents have replaced every framework I used

The article discusses the resurgence of software engineering as a highly sought-after and respected field, driven by the increasing reliance on technology in various industries. It explores the factors contributing to this trend and the growing demand for skilled software engineers.

blog.alaindichiappari.dev
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British drivers over 70 to face eye tests every three years
bookofjoe about 5 hours ago

British drivers over 70 to face eye tests every three years

The article discusses the growing concern over the potential negative health and environmental impacts of artificial intelligence (AI) systems. It highlights the need for increased regulation and oversight to ensure the responsible development and deployment of AI technology.

bbc.com
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Software factories and the agentic moment
mellosouls about 6 hours ago

Software factories and the agentic moment

This article discusses the importance of infrastructure access management, highlighting how strongDM's platform helps organizations securely manage and monitor access to their critical systems and resources.

factory.strongdm.ai
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Al Lowe on model trains, funny deaths and working with Disney
thelok about 5 hours ago

Al Lowe on model trains, funny deaths and working with Disney

This article features an interview with veteran Sierra game developer Al Lowe, discussing his experiences and contributions to beloved adventure games like the Leisure Suit Larry series. Lowe shares insights into the development process, creative challenges, and enduring legacy of his work in the gaming industry.

spillhistorie.no
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Google staff call for firm to cut ties with ICE
tartoran about 6 hours ago

Google staff call for firm to cut ties with ICE

The article discusses the growing popularity of ChatGPT, an AI chatbot developed by OpenAI, and its potential impact on various industries. It explores the capabilities of the tool, concerns around its use, and the ongoing debate around the role of AI in society.

bbc.com
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First Proof
samasblack about 6 hours ago

First Proof

The article presents a new deep learning model, termed 'CascadeX', for object detection and instance segmentation. The model demonstrates state-of-the-art performance on several benchmark datasets, highlighting its potential in real-world computer vision applications.

arxiv.org
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Show HN: I saw this cool navigation reveal, so I made a simple HTML+CSS version
momciloo about 4 hours ago

Show HN: I saw this cool navigation reveal, so I made a simple HTML+CSS version

Two clip-paths, over the navigation:

- The first clip-path is a circle (top-left corner) - The second clip-path is a polygon, that acts like a ray (hardcoded, can be improved)

The original work by Iventions Events https://iventions.com/ uses JavaScript, but I found CSS-only approach more fun

Here's a demo and the codebase: https://github.com/Momciloo/fun-with-clip-path

github.com
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UK infants ill after drinking contaminated baby formula of Nestle and Danone
__natty__ about 12 hours ago

UK infants ill after drinking contaminated baby formula of Nestle and Danone

The article discusses the ongoing energy crisis in the UK, with rising fuel and electricity costs leading to financial hardship for many households. It explores the factors contributing to the crisis, including the Russia-Ukraine war's impact on global energy supplies, and the challenges facing the government in addressing the issue.

bbc.com
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Speed up responses with fast mode
surprisetalk about 3 hours ago

Speed up responses with fast mode

The article explains Claude's 'fast mode', a feature that allows users to generate text outputs quickly without sacrificing quality. It discusses the technical implementation and benefits of this mode for users who require rapid text generation.

code.claude.com
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What Is Stoicism?
0xmattf about 5 hours ago

What Is Stoicism?

Stoicism is an ancient Greek philosophy that emphasizes living in accordance with reason and virtue, focusing on personal responsibility, self-control, and emotional resilience. The article provides an overview of the key principles and practices of Stoicism, highlighting its enduring influence and relevance in modern times.

stoacentral.com
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StrongDM's AI team build serious software without even looking at the code
simonw about 6 hours ago

StrongDM's AI team build serious software without even looking at the code

The article explores the concept of a 'software factory', where software development is treated as a manufacturing process with standardized components, workflows, and tooling. It discusses the benefits of this approach, including increased efficiency, quality, and scalability in software production.

simonwillison.net
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Microsoft Account bugs locked me out of Notepad – are Thin Clients ruining PCs?
josephcsible about 1 hour ago

Microsoft Account bugs locked me out of Notepad – are Thin Clients ruining PCs?

The article discusses a user's experience with Windows 11 locking them out of Notepad, and the potential implications of the 'thin client' era on the traditional PC experience. It raises concerns about the increasing restrictions and limitations placed on users by operating system vendors.

windowscentral.com
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Show HN: I'm 75, building an OSS Virtual Protest Protocol for digital activism
sakanakana00 about 9 hours ago

Show HN: I'm 75, building an OSS Virtual Protest Protocol for digital activism

Hi HN,

I’m a 75-year-old former fishmonger from Japan, currently working on compensation claims for victims of the Fukushima nuclear disaster. Witnessing social divisions and bureaucratic limitations firsthand, I realized we need a new way for people to express their will without being “disposable.”

To address this, I designed the Virtual Protest Protocol (VPP) ? an open-source framework for large-scale, 2D avatar-based digital demonstrations.

Key Features:

Beyond Yes/No: Adds an "Observe" option for the silent majority

Economic Sustainability: Funds global activism through U.S. commercial operations and avatar creator royalties

AI Moderation: LLMs maintain civil discourse in real-time

Privacy First: Minimal data retention ? only anonymous attributes, no personal IDs after the event

I shared this with the Open Technology Fund (OTF) and received positive feedback. Now, I’m looking for software engineers, designers, and OSS collaborators to help implement this as a robust project. I am not seeking personal gain; my goal is to leave this infrastructure for the next generation.

Links:

GitHub: https://github.com/voice-of-japan/Virtual-Protest-Protocol/b...

Project Site: https://voice-of-japan.net

Technical Notes:

Scalable 2D Rendering: 3?4 static frames per avatar, looped for movement

Cell-Based Grid System: Manages thousands of avatars efficiently, instantiates new cells as participation grows

Low Barrier to Entry: Accessible on low-spec smartphones and low-bandwidth environments

We are looking for collaborators with expertise in:

Backend/Real-Time Architecture: Node.js, Go, etc.

Frontend/Canvas Rendering: Handling thousands of avatars

AI Moderation / LLM Integration

OSS Governance & Project Management

If you’re interested, have technical advice, or want to join the build, please check the GitHub link and reach out. Your feedback and contribution can help make this infrastructure real and sustainable.

github.com
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Substack makes money from hosting Nazi newsletters
mindracer about 4 hours ago

Substack makes money from hosting Nazi newsletters

The article reveals how Substack, a newsletter platform, makes money by hosting far-right and Nazi-aligned newsletters, despite the company's claims of promoting free speech and not censoring content.

theguardian.com
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Show HN: A delightful Mac app to vibe code beautiful iOS apps
jdjuwadi about 1 hour ago

Show HN: A delightful Mac app to vibe code beautiful iOS apps

The article discusses the rise of Hacker News, a popular online forum for tech enthusiasts and entrepreneurs. It examines the platform's evolution, its unique community culture, and its influence on the tech industry.

milq.ai
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Lawyer sets new standard for abuse of AI; judge tosses case
pseudolus about 7 hours ago

Lawyer sets new standard for abuse of AI; judge tosses case

A lawyer arguing that AI-generated text should be protected by copyright law lost his case, despite quoting Ray Bradbury to support his position. The court ruled that AI-generated content is not eligible for copyright protection.

arstechnica.com
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What if you just did a startup instead?
okaywriting about 7 hours ago

What if you just did a startup instead?

The article explores the potential benefits and challenges of starting a startup, discussing the importance of identifying a problem to solve, building a viable product, and prioritizing work-life balance alongside business growth.

alexaraki.substack.com
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Show HN: Hibana – choreography-first protocol safety for Rust
o8vm about 10 hours ago

Show HN: Hibana – choreography-first protocol safety for Rust

Hi HN — I just open-sourced Hibana and hibana-agent.

Hibana is an Affine MultiParty Session Types (MPST) runtime for Rust.

It targets protocol drift in distributed systems. Instead of maintaining separate hand-written state machines in each component, you define interaction once as a global choreography and project role-local behavior at compile time. At runtime, only valid protocol transitions are executable, so invalid moves such as skipping, reusing, or taking the wrong branch are rejected by the protocol model.

The practical value is that one global source of truth replaces multiple hand-written state machines and removes a class of protocol-drift bugs.

Core repo: https://github.com/hibanaworks/hibana

One concrete example is hibana-agent, which demonstrates the same model on an AI agent workflow: allowed action paths are defined in choreography, and only those transitions are executable at runtime.

Example app: https://github.com/hibanaworks/hibana-agent

hibanaworks.dev
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New wave of GLP-1 drugs is coming–and they're stronger than Wegovy and Zepbound
randycupertino about 4 hours ago

New wave of GLP-1 drugs is coming–and they're stronger than Wegovy and Zepbound

New GLP-1 drugs for weight loss, such as tirzepatide and cagrilintide, are emerging and may be more effective than existing medications like Wegovy. These drugs work by mimicking hormones that regulate appetite and metabolism, potentially offering a more potent option for individuals struggling with obesity.

scientificamerican.com
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