The struggle of resizing windows on macOS Tahoe
The article discusses the challenges of resizing windows on macOS Tahoe, highlighting the problems users face with the new window resizing behavior and the lack of control over window size and position.
Don't fall into the anti-AI hype
The article discusses the challenges and lessons Salvatore Sanfilippo, the creator of the open-source database Redis, has faced in managing and growing a successful open-source project. It highlights the importance of maintaining a healthy community, balancing commercial and open-source interests, and the personal toll of running a popular project.
Cowork: Claude Code for the rest of your work
The article previews research on coworking spaces, highlighting the benefits they offer for productivity, collaboration, and work-life balance. It explores how coworking can foster a sense of community and flexibility for individuals and teams.
Statement from Jerome Powell
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell discusses the economic outlook and monetary policy, highlighting the Fed's commitment to achieving its dual mandate of price stability and maximum employment.
I dumped Windows 11 for Linux, and you should too
The article discusses the author's experience of switching from Windows 11 to Linux, highlighting the perceived benefits of the Linux operating system, such as better performance, security, and customization options, and encourages readers to consider making the same transition.
Apple picks Gemini to power Siri
Apple and Google are facing increased competition in the artificial intelligence (AI) assistant market from new players like Gemini, a startup co-founded by former Apple and Google employees. The article discusses the potential impact of these new AI assistants on the dominant positions held by Siri and Google Assistant.
CLI agents make self-hosting on a home server easier and fun
The article discusses the benefits and challenges of self-hosting, focusing on factors like privacy, security, and cost management. It explores the process of setting up a self-hosted server and the technical considerations involved, providing a comprehensive overview for individuals interested in taking control of their digital infrastructure.
iCloud Photos Downloader
iCloud Photos Downloader is an open-source tool that allows users to download their entire iCloud Photo Library to their local device, providing a convenient way to backup and access their photos offline.
TimeCapsuleLLM: LLM trained only on data from 1800-1875
The article discusses the development of a Time Capsule Language Model (TimeCapsuleLLM), a novel approach to natural language processing that aims to capture the evolution of language over time. The model is designed to learn and understand the contextual meaning of words and phrases as they change across different time periods, providing a more comprehensive and accurate understanding of text.
Floppy disks turn out to be the greatest TV remote for kids
This article discusses the unexpected use of floppy disks as TV remotes for children, highlighting how outdated technology can find new and creative applications, especially for the younger generation.
Ozempic is changing the foods Americans buy
The article discusses how the popularity of the weight-loss drug Ozempic has led to changes in the foods Americans are buying, with increased demand for certain ingredients used in the drug's production, such as semaglutide. This has resulted in supply chain disruptions and price fluctuations for these ingredients.
Postal Arbitrage
The article discusses a postal arbitrage strategy that involves exploiting price discrepancies between shipping rates from different postal providers to generate profits. It outlines the process and potential benefits of this technique, while also addressing potential risks and legal considerations.
Date is out, Temporal is in
The article discusses the introduction of the Temporal API, a new JavaScript standard for working with dates and times, and its advantages over the traditional Date object. It highlights the Temporal API's improved date and time manipulation features, error handling capabilities, and overall better developer experience.
Statement by Federal Reserve Chair Jerome F. Powell [video]
LLVM: The bad parts
The article discusses the challenges and limitations of the LLVM compiler infrastructure, including its complexity, lack of documentation, and the difficulty of contributing to the project. It highlights the need for improved documentation, better support for non-C/C++ languages, and a more welcoming community for new contributors.
Gentoo Linux 2025 Review
Anthropic: Developing a Claude Code competitor using Claude Code is banned
Unauthenticated remote code execution in OpenCode
Previous versions of OpenCode started a server which allowed any website visited in a web browser to execute arbitrary commands on the local machine. Make sure you are using v1.1.10 or newer; see link for more details.
The next two years of software engineering
The article discusses the upcoming technology trends that will shape the next two years, including the continued growth of AI, machine learning, and the Internet of Things, as well as the increasing importance of user privacy and security, and the rise of immersive technologies like virtual and augmented reality.
Xfce is great
The article discusses the author's positive experience with the Xfce desktop environment, highlighting its lightweight, customizable, and efficient nature as an alternative to more resource-intensive desktop environments.
This game is a single 13 KiB file that runs on Windows, Linux and in the Browser
The article explores the concept of a 'polyglot' Snake programming language, which can be run as multiple programming languages simultaneously. It discusses the technical details and potential applications of this unique programming language.
Anthropic made a mistake in cutting off third-party clients
The article discusses Anthropic, a startup focused on developing safe and ethical artificial intelligence. It highlights Anthropic's mission to create AI systems that align with human values and benefit humanity, as well as the company's approach to AI safety and transparency.
Meta announces nuclear energy projects
Meta (Facebook) is investing in nuclear energy projects to power its artificial intelligence and machine learning efforts, aiming to maintain American leadership in these technologies.
Ask HN: What are you working on? (January 2026)
What are you working on? Any new ideas that you're thinking about?
Poison Fountain
https://www.theregister.com/2026/01/11/industry_insiders_see...
https://www.anthropic.com/research/small-samples-poison
A small number of samples can poison LLMs of any size - https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45529587 - Oct 2025 (439 comments)
BYD's cheapest electric cars to have Lidar self-driving tech
BYD, a Chinese automaker, plans to equip its cheapest electric cars with lidar sensors, enabling self-driving capabilities. This move aims to make advanced driver-assistance technologies more accessible to mainstream consumers.
The chess bot on Delta Air Lines will destroy you (2024) [video]
Instagram data breach reportedly exposed the personal info of 17.5M users
An Instagram data breach reportedly exposed the personal information of 175 million users, including email addresses and phone numbers. The breach was discovered by a security researcher and highlights the importance of robust cybersecurity measures to protect user privacy on social media platforms.
FUSE is All You Need – Giving agents access to anything via filesystems
The article discusses the 'Fuse is all you need' concept, which proposes using a single component-based framework, Fuse, to build complex user interfaces. It highlights Fuse's ability to handle state management, routing, and other common UI development tasks, reducing the need for additional libraries and tools.
Sampling at negative temperature
The article explores the concept of negative temperature, a counterintuitive state of matter where the 'temperature' is negative on the Kelvin scale. It discusses how this state can occur in certain systems and the implications it has for physics and thermodynamics.