Ministry of Justice orders deletion of the UK's largest court reporting database
The Ministry of Justice has ordered the deletion of the UK's largest court reporting database, citing concerns over privacy and data protection. The move has sparked controversy and debate over the balance between transparency in the justice system and individual privacy rights.
Thanks a lot, AI: Hard drives are sold out for the year, says WD
The article discusses the current shortage of hard disk drives (HDDs) and its impact on the artificial intelligence (AI) industry. It highlights how leading HDD manufacturer Western Digital has experienced significant supply challenges, leading to shortages and increased demand for AI-focused storage solutions.
UK Discord users were part of a Peter Thiel-linked data collection experiment
UK Discord users were unwittingly part of a data collection experiment linked to Peter Thiel, a controversial tech billionaire, raising concerns about privacy and the use of personal data without user consent.
The Israeli spyware firm that accidentally just exposed itself
The article discusses the Israeli spyware firm NSO Group and its Pegasus software, which was accidentally revealed to have been used to target political leaders, activists, and journalists worldwide. It examines the ethical and legal implications of the widespread use of such powerful surveillance tools without proper oversight or accountability.
What Your Bluetooth Devices Reveal About You
The article discusses the emerging Bluetooth privacy threat known as 'BlueBorne,' which allows attackers to gain unauthorized access to devices through Bluetooth vulnerabilities. It highlights the importance of staying informed about Bluetooth security issues and keeping devices updated to protect against such attacks.
Running My Own XMPP Server
This article provides an overview of XMPP, TURN, STUN, and Coturn, and how they can be used together with the Prosody XMPP server to enable secure and reliable real-time communication in web applications.
MessageFormat: Unicode standard for localizable message strings
The article discusses the work of the Unicode Message Format Working Group, which aims to improve and standardize message formatting across programming languages and platforms to enhance internationalization and localization of software.
The Sideprocalypse
The article discusses the potential consequences of a 'sideprocalypse', a scenario where side-channel attacks become widespread, leading to a breakdown in trust in digital systems. It explores the technical and societal implications of this hypothetical event and the steps that could be taken to mitigate the risks.
Robert Duvall Dead at 95
Renowned actor Robert Duvall, known for his iconic roles in films like The Godfather, Apocalypse Now, and Tender Mercies, has passed away at the age of 95, leaving behind a remarkable legacy in the entertainment industry.
planckforth: Bootstrapping a Forth interpreter from hand-written tiny ELF binary
PlanckForth is a minimalist Forth programming language designed for embedded systems and educational purposes. It aims to provide a simple, efficient, and portable implementation of the Forth language that can be easily integrated into various hardware platforms.
Show HN: Maths, CS and AI Compendium
Hey HN, I don’t know who else has the same issue, but:
Textbooks often bury good ideas in dense notation, skip the intuition, assume you already know half the material, and get outdated in fast-moving fields like AI.
Over the past 7 years of my AI/ML experience, I filled notebooks with intuition-first, real-world context, no hand-waving explanations of maths, computing and AI concepts.
In 2024, a few friends used these notes to prep for interviews at DeepMind, OpenAI, Nvidia etc. They all got in and currently perform well in their roles. So I'm sharing.
This is an open & unconventional textbook covering maths, computing, and artificial intelligence from the ground up. For curious practitioners seeking deeper understanding, not just survive an exam/interview.
To ambitious students, an early careers or experts in adjacent fields looking to become cracked AI research engineers or progress to PhD, dig in and let me know your thoughts.
How Not to Answer the Salary Question
The article discusses strategies for responding to salary-related questions during job interviews, emphasizing the importance of research, considering the employer's needs, and negotiating tactfully to secure fair compensation.
Castlevania and Bloodstained developer Shutaro Ida dies aged 52
Shutaro Ida, a renowned game developer known for his work on the Castlevania and Bloodstained franchises, has passed away at the age of 52. The article highlights Ida's significant contributions to the video game industry and the impact he had on beloved game series.
Docker Swarm vs. Kubernetes in 2026
The article compares Docker Swarm and Kubernetes, two popular container orchestration platforms, highlighting their key differences in terms of complexity, scalability, and ecosystem support, to help readers choose the best option for their specific needs.
Carney constructs a mega anti-Trump trade alliance
The European Union and Indo-Pacific economic blocs are exploring the possibility of a major new trade agreement, seeking to deepen economic ties and counter China's growing influence in the region.
CURL's Daniel Stenberg: AI slop is DDoSing open source
The article discusses the impact of AI on open-source software, focusing on how AI is being used to find and report bugs in popular open-source tools like cURL, as well as the potential downsides of this trend, such as AI being used to launch DDoS attacks against open-source projects.
Show HN: Diffuji – a diffusion-powered instant camera
Diffuji is a web-based AI art generation platform that allows users to create unique and customizable digital artworks. The platform utilizes advanced machine learning algorithms to generate images based on user-provided prompts and preferences.
Can Opus 4.6 Do Category Theory in Lean?
The article discusses the author's experience with maintaining a minimalist personal blog, focusing on the benefits of simplicity, ease of maintenance, and the ability to focus on content rather than design complexities.
Show HN: Rollin – Wheelchair accessibility scores for 56K+ locations (free API)
Solo dev, Hudson Valley NY. I built ROLLIN because Google Maps gives wheelchair users a yes/no checkbox and calls it accessibility data.
ROLLIN scores locations 0-100 across 6 features: wheelchair entry,
accessible restroom, level entry, parking, wide aisles, elevator.
Data pipeline pulls from OpenStreetMap, cross-references Google Places,
and layers in community verification with a trust-weighted scoring system.
Stack: Vanilla JS (no frameworks), Netlify serverless, Supabase/Postgres,
Leaflet maps. ~56K locations across NY, CA, FL, MA, NJ, PA.
Free to use, free API tier for developers. Paid tiers for
higher volume and commercial use. https://joinrollin.com
API docs: https://joinrollin.com/developers
Fintech security architectures: where they break and why
The article examines common security issues in fintech architectures, including reliance on third-party providers, lack of end-to-end security, and challenges with user identity and access management. It highlights the importance of designing secure and robust fintech systems to protect sensitive financial data and user accounts.