Ross Ulbricht granted a full pardon
Stargate Project: SoftBank, OpenAI, Oracle, MGX to build data centers
0-click deanonymization attack targeting Signal, Discord, other platforms
The article discusses the significant rise in cryptocurrency adoption and investment, particularly in developing countries where it is seen as a hedge against inflation and a means of financial inclusion. It explores the challenges and opportunities presented by this trend, as well as the potential impact on the global financial landscape.
Moving on from React, a year later
The article discusses the author's decision to move on from React a year after initially transitioning to it, citing the framework's growing complexity and the desire to explore other options that may better suit their project needs.
Hunyuan3D 2.0 – High-Resolution 3D Assets Generation
Hunyuan3D-2 is an open-source large-scale 3D game engine developed by Tencent, designed to be powerful, efficient, and scalable for creating high-quality 3D games and applications.
Infinigen
Infinigen is a non-profit organization that aims to accelerate scientific research and development in the field of renewable energy. The article highlights Infinigen's efforts to support innovative projects and establish collaborative partnerships to drive progress towards a sustainable energy future.
Isolating complexity is the essence of successful abstractions
The article discusses the essence of successful abstractions, highlighting the importance of identifying and understanding the core essence of a problem or concept, and then building robust and adaptable solutions around that essence. It emphasizes the need to balance simplicity and complexity to create abstractions that are both powerful and maintainable.
What are these bumps on the top of a pull-tab can?
Why is zero plural? (2024)
The article discusses the grammatical treatment of the number zero in English, highlighting that while zero is considered a singular quantity, it can sometimes be used with plural nouns, reflecting the complex and nuanced nature of number in language.
Invisible Electrostatic Wall at 3M plant (1996)
The article discusses the phenomenon of 'electric walls', where static electricity can build up on walls, causing objects to stick to them. It explores the science behind this effect, including the role of humidity and the triboelectric series in generating the static charge.
Tensor Product Attention Is All You Need
The paper presents a new method for generating high-quality, diverse text using language models. The authors demonstrate the effectiveness of their approach on several text generation tasks, including creative writing and dialogue generation.
Calm tech certification "rewards" less distracting tech
The article discusses the concept of 'calm technology', which aims to create technology that is unobtrusive and integrated seamlessly into our daily lives, requiring minimal attention and effort. It explores how calm technology can enhance our interactions with technology and improve overall user experience.
Castle Game Engine: Web target – big progress, first 3 demos to try
The article discusses the recent progress in the Web Target project, which aims to bring Castle Engine games to the web. It highlights the release of the first three demo applications that showcase the capabilities of this new technology, allowing users to try it out for themselves.
Open-source browser port of Pitfall from the Atari 2600
The article explores the concept of the 'Pitfall' trap in web design, where users are led to take unintended actions that benefit the website rather than the user. It discusses how these traps can undermine user trust and provides strategies for avoiding them.
Evo: Version control that works the way you think
The article discusses the EVO programming language, an efficient and concise language designed for building modern distributed systems. It focuses on EVO's key features, including its simplicity, high performance, and ability to handle complex tasks with minimal code.
Mercator: Extreme
Ask HN: Is anyone doing anything cool with tiny language models?
I mean anything in the 0.5B-3B range that's available on Ollama (for example). Have you built any cool tooling that uses these models as part of your work flow?
The Peppermills of Jens Quistgaard
JReleaser: quick and effortless way to release your project
JReleaser is an open-source tool for automating the release process of Java-based projects, enabling easy and consistent deployment of software packages across different platforms and distribution channels.
HyperDX (YC S22) is hiring engineers to build open source observability
HyperDX, a YC-backed company, is seeking talented individuals to join their engineering and product teams. The company is focused on developing innovative solutions in the fields of robotics and automation.
Dissecting "Tiny Clouds" shadertoy (2017)
Rafael Araujo's 20 Mesmerizing Geometrical Masterpieces (2024)
The article profiles Brazilian artist Rafael Araujo, known for his intricate, hand-drawn illustrations of geometric patterns inspired by nature. It explores Araujo's creative process and the mathematical principles underlying his work, highlighting his mastery of precision and attention to detail.
Sigstore: Making sure your software is what it claims to be
The article discusses sigstore, an open-source project that provides a comprehensive, secure, and easy-to-use supply chain security solution for software developers and organizations. It covers the key features and benefits of sigstore, including digital signing, verification, and transparency, which aim to improve the overall security and trustworthiness of the software development process.
Ask HN: Songwriters, what software do you use?
e.g. Word Processor, LLM, Rhymezone, Masterwriter, etc.?
I'm particularly interested in any AI assisted software. Assisted being the keyword; I'm not interested in AI generated slop, but something that makes intelligent suggestions as you write.
Prime numbers so memorable that people hunt for them
The article discusses the appeal of memorable prime numbers, which have unique patterns or properties that intrigue mathematicians and the general public alike. It explores the ongoing hunt for these special prime numbers and the role they play in advancing mathematical research.
Liskov Substitution: The real meaning of inheritance
The article explores the Liskov Substitution Principle, a fundamental concept in object-oriented programming that emphasizes the importance of designing subclasses that can be used interchangeably with their base classes without breaking existing code.
Concept cells help your brain abstract information and build memories
The article explores how 'concept cells' in the brain help us abstract information and build memories. It delves into the latest research on the role of these specialized neurons in processing and storing complex concepts and ideas, providing insights into the mechanisms underlying human cognition and memory formation.
More than 40% of postdocs leave academia, study reveals
Show HN: I made a app that uses NFC as a physical switch to block distractions
Hi HN!
Super proud to showcase Foqos! I wanted to create a way to physically block apps on my phone, always had a bunch of NFC tags, combined the 2 together over the holiday break and Foqos was born. You can create profiles, write them to NFC tags and track your weekly focus.
Its completely open source and will always be free! There is an affiliate link in the app for nfc tags and donations are completely optional
Link here: https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/foqos/id6736793117
Guided by the beauty of our test suite
The article discusses the concept of guided evolution, where computer algorithms are used to generate designs that evolve over time to meet specific goals. It explores how this approach can be applied to a wide range of design problems, from architecture to product development, and the potential benefits and challenges of this methodology.