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Caroline Ellison Former Alameda CEO Released from Prison After 440 Days
Article URL: https://www.sec.gov/enforcement-litigation/litigation-releases/lr-26450 Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46740644 Points: 11 # Comments: 0
Open-source self-driving for 325 car models from 27 brands
Article URL: https://comma.ai Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46740029 Points: 122 # Comments: 50
Building Remote Companies the Hard Way
Lessons That Only Appear After Years of Trial and Error Remote work is often marketed as freedom. Freedom from offices, rigid schedules, and geographic limits. What rarely gets discussed is what hap...
Stunnel
Article URL: https://www.stunnel.org/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46726916 Points: 34 # Comments: 7
Improving the usability of C libraries in Swift
Article URL: https://www.swift.org/blog/improving-usability-of-c-libraries-in-swift/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46726526 Points: 67 # Comments: 2
We X-Rayed a Suspicious FTDI USB Cable
Article URL: https://eclypsium.com/blog/xray-counterfeit-usb-cable/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46749053 Points: 87 # Comments: 26
Show HN: macOS native DAW with Git branching model
I am working on building (and have made my first prerelease) for a Digital Audio Workstation with git like branching version control. It's free for local use and paid for cloud syncing or collaboratio...
Convert potentially dangerous PDFs to safe PDFs
Article URL: https://github.com/freedomofpress/dangerzone Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46712815 Points: 108 # Comments: 41
Nova Launcher Added Facebook and Google Ads Tracking
Article URL: https://lemdro.id/post/lemdro.id/35049920 Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46686655 Points: 68 # Comments: 22
Scaling long-running autonomous coding
Related: Scaling long-running autonomous coding - https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46624541 - Jan 2026 (187 comments) Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46686418 Points: 29 # Comme...
Claude Chill: Fix Claude Code's flickering in terminal
Article URL: https://github.com/davidbeesley/claude-chill Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46699072 Points: 112 # Comments: 59
Threat actors expand abuse of Microsoft Visual Studio Code
Article URL: https://www.jamf.com/blog/threat-actors-expand-abuse-of-visual-studio-code/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46713526 Points: 39 # Comments: 20
The Code-Only Agent
Article URL: https://rijnard.com/blog/the-code-only-agent Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46674416 Points: 11 # Comments: 1
Architecture for Disposable Systems
Article URL: https://tuananh.net/2026/01/15/architecture-for-disposable-systems/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46657141 Points: 19 # Comments: 4
ASCII characters are not pixels: a deep dive into ASCII rendering
Article URL: https://alexharri.com/blog/ascii-rendering Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46657122 Points: 136 # Comments: 16
Keifu – A TUI for navigating commit graphs with color and clarity
Article URL: https://github.com/trasta298/keifu Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46654085 Points: 12 # Comments: 2
A programming language based on grammatical cases of Turkish
Article URL: https://github.com/kip-dili/kip Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46661897 Points: 70 # Comments: 16
Show HN: ChunkHound, a local-first tool for understanding large codebases
ChunkHound’s goal is simple: local-first codebase intelligence that helps you pull deep, core-dev-level insights on demand, generate always-up-to-date docs, and scale from small repos to enterprise mo...
My Gripes with Prolog
Article URL: https://buttondown.com/hillelwayne/archive/my-gripes-with-prolog/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46641348 Points: 36 # Comments: 19
Show HN: Gambit, an open-source agent harness for building reliable AI agents
Hey HN! Wanted to show our open source agent harness called Gambit. If you’re not familiar, agent harnesses are sort of like an operating system for an agent... they handle tool calling, planning, con...
Show HN: Reversing YouTube’s “Most Replayed” Graph
Hi HN, I recently noticed a recurring visual artifact in the Most Replayed heatmap on the YouTube player. The highest peaks were always surrounded by two dips. I got curious about why they were ther...
Install.md: A standard for LLM-executable installation
Article URL: https://www.mintlify.com/blog/install-md-standard-for-llm-executable-installation Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46652944 Points: 41 # Comments: 64
Internet voting is insecure and should not be used in public elections
Article URL: https://blog.citp.princeton.edu/2026/01/16/internet-voting-is-insecure-and-should-not-be-used-in-public-elections/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46713924 Points: 282...
Bubblewrap: A nimble way to prevent agents from accessing your .env files
Article URL: https://patrickmccanna.net/a-better-way-to-limit-claude-code-and-other-coding-agents-access-to-secrets/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46626836 Points: 13 # Comments:...
Anthropic Economic Index economic primitives
Article URL: https://www.anthropic.com/research/anthropic-economic-index-january-2026-report Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46725632 Points: 68 # Comments: 39
Exa-d: How to store the web in S3
exa-d is our internal data processing framework that stores the web in S3. It helps deal with the complexity of data at (web) scale using specific design decisions like declarative typed dependencies...
Show HN: Cachekit – High performance caching policies library in Rust
Article URL: https://github.com/OxidizeLabs/cachekit Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46611548 Points: 3 # Comments: 0
Crafting Interpreters
Article URL: https://craftinginterpreters.com/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46624658 Points: 21 # Comments: 5
An archaeology of tracking on government websites
Article URL: https://www.flux.utah.edu/paper/singh-pets26 Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46608802 Points: 7 # Comments: 0
Owners, not renters: Mozilla's open source AI strategy
Mozilla's open-source AI strategy focuses on enhancing developer experience and promoting decentralized, user-controlled AI systems. The article highlights how open-source frameworks can improve usability and integration, making AI development more accessible and beneficial for all stakeholders.
Running Lean at Scale
Article URL: https://harmonic.fun/news#blog-post-lean Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46608731 Points: 26 # Comments: 2
Signal leaders warn agentic AI is an insecure, unreliable surveillance risk
Article URL: https://coywolf.com/news/productivity/signal-president-and-vp-warn-agentic-ai-is-insecure-unreliable-and-a-surveillance-nightmare/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46605...
Tell HN: DigitalOcean's managed services broke each other after update
The article discusses a critical incident where DigitalOcean's managed PostgreSQL update disrupted private VPC connectivity to managed Kubernetes, highlighting a Cilium bug. It emphasizes the trade-offs of using managed services, revealing that they can introduce new failure modes that are beyond user control.
A 40-Line Fix Eliminated a 400x Performance Gap
Article URL: https://questdb.com/blog/jvm-current-thread-user-time/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46609630 Points: 4 # Comments: 1
Code is cheap now, but software isn't
The article discusses the shift from traditional SaaS to personal, disposable software driven by advancements in LLM tools. It emphasizes that while code generation has become cheaper, the complexities of software maintenance and architecture still require skilled engineers to ensure robust, scalable solutions.
Show HN: An LLM-optimized programming language
The article presents a novel programming language optimized for large language models (LLMs), emphasizing its unique features that enhance code generation and comprehension. It discusses the implications of LLM integration in programming paradigms and offers insights into potential use cases and performance improvements.
A Year of Work on the Arch Linux Package Management (ALPM) Project
The article provides a comprehensive overview of the advancements made in the Arch Linux Package Management (ALPM) project over the past year, highlighting key milestones such as the development of Rust libraries for package handling and cryptographic verification. It emphasizes a library-first approach, enabling better integration and participation in the Arch Linux ecosystem.
My Home Fibre Network Disintegrated
The article details a personal experience with the rapid degradation of buried fiber optic cables, hypothesizing causes such as hydrolysis and solvent exposure. It emphasizes the importance of proper installation and maintenance practices in home networking setups to prevent similar failures.
Ripple: The Elegant TypeScript UI Framework
Ripple is a compiler-first TypeScript UI framework designed for building reactive applications with minimal boilerplate. It emphasizes simplicity and performance through features like fine-grained reactivity, automatic dependency tracking, and scoped CSS, making it a compelling choice for modern frontend development.
Show HN: Ferrite – Markdown editor in Rust with native Mermaid diagram rendering
Ferrite is a lightweight Markdown editor built in Rust, featuring native Mermaid diagram rendering. The article details its development process, AI-assisted coding, and extensive functionalities like syntax highlighting and multi-format support, making it a valuable tool for developers.
Show HN: VAM Seek – 2D video navigation grid, 15KB, zero server load
VAM Seek is a lightweight JavaScript library that replaces traditional 1D video seek bars with a 2D thumbnail grid, enabling users to navigate videos visually. It operates entirely client-side, ensuring zero server load and enhanced privacy by extracting frames directly in the browser using the Canvas API.
Sisyphus Now Lives in Oh My Claude
The article introduces 'oh-my-claude-sisyphus', a multi-agent orchestration system for Claude Code, featuring intelligent model routing based on task complexity. It details installation methods, agent functionalities, and a structured approach to task management, enhancing user productivity through specialized agents.
The Concise TypeScript Book
The Concise TypeScript Book offers a thorough exploration of TypeScript's features, from its type system to advanced programming concepts. It serves as both a comprehensive guide and a reference for developers at all levels, enhancing their proficiency in TypeScript development.
The Death of Software Development
Article URL: https://mike.tech/blog/death-of-software-development Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46661936 Points: 5 # Comments: 3
Show HN: Executable Markdown files with Unix pipes
This article introduces an innovative tool that allows Markdown files to be executed like shell scripts using Unix pipes, enhancing automation workflows. By leveraging Claude Code for AI-driven tasks, it enables users to create auditable and composable scripts that integrate seamlessly with traditional shell commands.
Kernel bugs hide for 2 years on average. Some hide for 20
This article presents an in-depth analysis of kernel bugs, revealing that their average lifespan before discovery is 2.1 years, with some persisting for over 20 years. It discusses the author's methodology for mining historical bug data from the Linux kernel, highlighting trends in bug discovery and the effectiveness of modern tools in improving detection rates.
Musashi: Motorola 680x0 emulator written in C
The Musashi project provides a comprehensive Motorola 680x0 emulator implemented in C, focusing on portability and speed. It details configuration, interrupt handling, and CPU context management, making it a valuable resource for developers interested in low-level emulation and retro computing.
The virtual AmigaOS runtime (a.k.a. Wine for Amiga:)
The article introduces the virtual AmigaOS runtime, a project aimed at running Amiga applications on modern systems using Wine-like technology. It provides insights into the architecture and implementation details, making it a valuable resource for developers interested in cross-platform compatibility and retro computing.
Electronic nose for indoor mold detection and identification
This article explores the development of an electronic nose system designed for the detection and identification of indoor mold. It discusses the underlying technology, including sensor arrays and machine learning algorithms, highlighting its potential applications in improving indoor air quality.
Microsoft probably killed my Snapdragon Dev Kit
The article details a user's experience with a Snapdragon Dev Kit running Windows 11, highlighting issues stemming from a failed security update that led to system instability. It emphasizes the lack of recovery options for unsupported hardware, advocating for proactive measures like creating system images to mitigate future failures.
On the slow death of scaling
This article critiques the prevailing belief in scaling as the primary driver of AI innovation, arguing that the relationship between compute and performance is evolving. It highlights the marginalization of academia and suggests that future advancements may arise from exploring alternative levers of progress beyond mere scaling.
PassSeeds – hijacking Passkeys to unlock new cryptographic use cases
The article introduces PassSeeds, a novel approach leveraging passkeys for broader cryptographic applications beyond traditional authentication. It details the technical mechanisms of PassSeed generation and recovery, emphasizing the potential for secure, user-friendly cryptographic key management.
C Is Best
The article discusses why SQLite is implemented in C, emphasizing performance, compatibility, low dependency, and stability. It argues against using object-oriented or 'safe' languages, citing potential drawbacks and the historical context of language development.
Show HN: DDL to Data – Generate realistic test data from SQL schemas
The article introduces 'DDL to Data', a tool that generates realistic test data from SQL schemas, addressing the common issue of needing populated databases for testing without using production data. It emphasizes maintaining relational integrity and offers a streamlined solution for developers looking to quickly seed databases.
Show HN: Prism.Tools – Free and privacy-focused developer utilities
Prism.Tools offers a suite of client-side developer utilities designed with privacy in mind, ensuring that user data remains within the browser. The collection includes various tools for formatting, parsing, and security, making it a valuable resource for developers seeking efficient and secure solutions.
System: Control your Mac from anywhere using natural language
The article details the SYSTEM framework for remote Mac automation using natural language commands. It leverages Cloudflare Workers for intelligent scheduling and integrates with various tools like AppleScript and Raycast, ensuring secure and efficient task management.
Why German Strings Are Everywhere?
The article introduces 'German Strings', a novel string implementation optimized for data processing in database systems. It discusses the advantages of immutability, reduced memory overhead, and specific use cases, while also addressing trade-offs and the importance of string lifetime management.
Go 1.26 Interactive Tour
Article URL: https://antonz.org/go-1-26/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46686972 Points: 17 # Comments: 0
Two Weeks Until Tapeout
Article URL: https://essenceia.github.io/projects/two_weeks_until_tapeout/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46749671 Points: 34 # Comments: 0
Legal Structures for Latin American Startups (2021)
Article URL: https://latamlist.com/legal-structures-for-latin-american-startups/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46686745 Points: 12 # Comments: 1