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DECwindows Motif
9 days ago
- DECwindows Motif is a GUI for OpenVMS systems following a client/server model.
- The server is a shared process handling requests from client processes like desktop applications or X Window System utilities.
- Unlike typical client/server setups, the server resides on the desktop, displaying graphics, while clients control the display.
- Supports multiple transport mechanisms: Local (shared memory), LAT, DECnet, and TCP/IP (IPv4 and IPv6).
- Latest versions include V1.7F for Alpha, V1.7E for Integrity, and V1.8-2 for X-86.
- Features include desktop applications, X Window System utilities, session management, and programming libraries.
- Documentation and downloads available for additional resources.
- Licenses required for non-Open Source products; migration to x86/64 architecture is supported.
Xmake: A cross-platform build utility based on Lua
13 days ago
- Concise Lua syntax accessible to beginners
- High-performance builds with caching, parallel compilation, and optimized dependency analysis
- Extensive flexibility with custom rules, plugins, and modules
- Supports remote/distributed builds and mixed-language projects
- Automatic project generation for major IDEs
- Streamlines dependency management for C/C++ libraries
- Supports private repositories and cloud builds
- Seamless integration with Conan and Vcpkg
Hexagonal Grids
10 days ago
- Introduction to hexagonal grids and their applications.
- Overview of different coordinate systems for hexagonal grids: offset, axial, cube, and doubled coordinates.
- Explanation of cube coordinates and their advantages for algorithms.
- Conversion methods between different coordinate systems.
- Neighbor calculation in various coordinate systems.
- Distance calculation methods in hexagonal grids.
- Line drawing and movement range algorithms.
- Rotation and reflection techniques in hexagonal grids.
- Generating rings and spirals in hexagonal grids.
- Field of view and visibility calculations.
- Pixel to hex and hex to pixel conversion methods.
- Rounding algorithms for floating-point hex coordinates.
- Map storage strategies for different grid shapes.
- Wraparound maps and pathfinding techniques.
- Additional resources and references for further reading.
Vibe Coding is an E-Bike for the Mind
10 days ago
- Vibe coding is compared to riding an e-bike, where speed is achieved without the effort, leading to potential loss of control.
- E-bikes democratize cycling but can be unsafe when used by inexperienced riders, similar to how LLM-based coding tools can lead to messy code when used without understanding.
- Using Claude Code initially feels empowering but can result in disorganized code if not used carefully.
- Manual coding forces a pace that matches understanding, ensuring better comprehension of the system.
- Finding a balance between vibe coding and manual coding is essential for productivity and safety.
- The productivity gains from vibe coding are significant, but it's important not to neglect the fundamentals of coding.
Capgemini in turmoil over its work with ICE
9 days ago
- Capgemini announced a restructuring plan potentially cutting 2,400 jobs in France.
- Capgemini Government Solutions (CGS) secured a $4.8 million contract with ICE for skip tracing services.
- The contract aims to assist in enforcement and removal operations, with bonuses tied to success rates.
- Thirteen companies, including GEO Group, signed similar contracts with ICE.
- The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) offered bonuses for high success rates in verifying addresses and document deliveries.
- The information was first revealed by The Intercept in October 2025.
SFC vs. VIZIO: who can enforce the GPL?
9 days ago
- The Software Freedom Conservancy (SFC) is suing VIZIO for not providing complete source code for GPL-licensed software in its smart TVs.
- SFC is suing as a TV owner, not a copyright holder, raising legal questions about who can enforce the GPL.
- The case could establish that GPL enforcement can be a matter of contract law, not just copyright law.
- VIZIO provided incomplete and non-compilable source code, leading to the lawsuit.
- The lawsuit argues that SFC is a 'third-party beneficiary' of the GPL, intended to benefit users.
- If SFC wins, it could set a precedent allowing product owners to sue for GPL compliance.
- The trial is scheduled for January 12, with potential implications for GPL enforcement in the US.
- Judge Leal's tentative rulings suggest VIZIO has a contractual duty to provide complete source code.
- The outcome could influence future GPL enforcement cases, even if it's not binding precedent outside California.
Questom (YC F25) is hiring an engineer
9 days ago
- Questom is seeking a Founding Engineer to build core systems with a focus on systems thinking and ownership.
- The role involves designing high-performance systems that integrate communication platforms, agentic workflows, and external tools.
- Key responsibilities include building agentic workflows, turning ambiguity into working software, and owning projects end-to-end.
- Success metrics include shipping solutions within 30 days and scaling systems within 90 days.
- The team values systems thinking, ownership, curiosity, and product taste over deep expertise in specific frameworks.
- The work environment is fast, iterative, and encourages open disagreements and independent work.
- Ideal candidates are curious, independent, comfortable with ambiguity, and enjoy collaborative, high-EQ teamwork.
- The role is not suited for those who need clear specs, prefer isolation, or dislike constant ambiguity.
Maine’s ‘Lobster Lady’ who fished for nearly a century dies aged 105
9 days ago
- Virginia 'Ginny' Oliver, known as Maine's 'Lobster Lady,' passed away at 105.
- She fished for lobsters for 97 years, starting at age 8 with her father and brother.
- Oliver became famous, featured in documentaries, news stories, and children's books.
- Despite fame, she remained humble, wearing lipstick and earrings while fishing.
- Lobster prices rose from 28 cents to $6.14 per pound during her lifetime.
- She fished until age 103, inspiring many with her tenacity and love for the sea.
- Governor Janet Mills and others paid tribute to her remarkable life and legacy.
- Oliver's story reflects the trend of Americans working past retirement age due to financial pressures.
Burner phones and lead-lined bags: a history of UK security tactics in China
9 days ago
- Heightened security measures are standard for UK prime ministers visiting China, including the use of burner phones and temporary email addresses to prevent espionage.
- Historical incidents include Theresa May being advised to dress under a duvet to avoid spy cameras and Gordon Brown's aide falling victim to a honey trap in 2008.
- Chinese officials often provide personal protection officers to foreign dignitaries, which can serve as a means for low-level information gathering.
- Sensitive conversations are only deemed safe in secure compartments within the British embassy, as all other areas are assumed to be bugged.
- Ministers' lack of ordinary communication in China can lead to political issues, as seen with Vince Cable in 2014 during an attempted coup in his party.
Why Los Angeles Stopped Repaving Its Streets
9 days ago
- Los Angeles has stopped repaving its streets due to federal disability rules that make fixing roads legally riskier than leaving them in disrepair.
- The city reclassified street work to 'large asphalt repairs' to avoid triggering costly ADA compliance requirements for curb ramps at intersections.
- Each curb ramp costs about $50,000, adding approximately $2 million per mile to repaving costs, often exceeding the cost of the asphalt itself.
- Federal guidelines updated in January 2023 forced the city to reconsider its noncompliance, leading to the cessation of repaving.
- Patching streets instead of resurfacing accelerates deterioration and increases future repair costs, as underlying problems are not addressed.
- Los Angeles faces a similar issue with sidewalks, having committed to a $1.4 billion, 30-year repair plan but making minimal progress, with wait times for repairs exceeding ten years.
- The neglect disproportionately affects people with disabilities, the elderly, and families with strollers, while the city pays millions in damage claims that could fund repairs.
- Policymakers need to create rules that incentivize progress rather than penalize imperfect compliance to improve urban quality of life.
Home Office Is Sabotaging You
9 days ago
- Your home office may be optimized for focus but is taxing your nervous system, leading to fatigue.
- A 60-second scan reveals issues like facing away from the door, sealed blinds, and lack of ambient life, which keep your nervous system on high alert.
- Bruce Alexander's Rat Park experiment shows environment affects behavior; a better space can reduce dependency on screens.
- Four steps to improve your workspace: open the blinds, create a Digital Hearth with ambient life, unseal your ears by removing noise-cancelling headphones, and add a second chair to signal openness to connection.
- These changes can help your nervous system relax, improving focus and reducing background threat detection.
Mecha Comet – Open Modular Linux Handheld Computer
12 days ago
- Mecha Comet is a handheld Linux computer available on Kickstarter, designed for building and modding.
- Features include up to 1.8 GHz A53/A55 cores, integrated GPU & NPU, and 40 IO pins for expandability.
- All extensions are open-hardware, with magnetic snap-on functionality for easy attachment and removal.
- Supports mobile data and calling via LTE upgrade kit, and storage expansion up to 2TB with M.2 SSD.
- LoRa radios enable decentralized P2P communication, and accelerated computer vision supports up to 13 TOPS.
- Comet-M runs a custom Linux distro (Mechanix), is open-source, and compatible with ARM-based software.
- Ideal for IT admins, remote server management, network troubleshooting, and running Kali-style setups.
- Can function as an alternative to smartphones for calling, messaging, and mobile data with Linux stack.
- Supports long-range mesh protocols, SDR for RF applications, and electronic experiments via IO Breakout.
- Designed for longevity, repairability, and moddability, with PCB source files to be published post-mass production.
Show HN: employkids – Hire your kids so they can retire millionaires (legally)
10 days ago
- Kids can start a Roth IRA early, with contributions up to $7,500 annually, growing tax-free at ~7%.
- Children must have earned income to contribute; parents can hire them for household or business tasks at fair rates.
- Proper documentation (employment agreements, time logs, tax forms) is crucial to avoid IRS penalties.
- Services like 'Employ Kids' simplify setup, tracking, and compliance, offering task suggestions and automatic documentation.
- Business owners can employ kids through their business, deduct wages, and save on payroll taxes.
Vibe coding is making design patterns worth it again
9 days ago
- Initial enthusiasm for design patterns in programming for efficiency and correctness.
- Realization that design patterns can complicate rather than simplify code readability.
- Shift towards pragmatic coding approaches for side projects, focusing on getting things done.
- Adoption of imperative coding and ECS for game development, despite some testing challenges.
- Discovery that AI tools can mitigate traditional downsides of design patterns, like refactoring and testing overhead.
- AI's role in transforming spaghetti code into structured MVC components, enhancing testability.
- Vibe coding revitalizes appreciation for design patterns with AI assistance in development workflows.
Show HN: Drum machine VST made with React/C++
11 days ago
- BINGODRUM MACHINE offers insane beats instantly with infinite depth for tweaking.
- Features multiple drum synth engines including kicks, snares, hi-hats, claps, physical modeling, noise sculpting, and regular synths.
- Includes a granular sampler with a curated sample library and support for importing custom samples.
- Per-track effects allow independent shaping of each sound with sequencable master FX chain.
- 64-step sequencer with parameter locks, ratcheting, clock dividers, probability, and variable track lengths for advanced sound design.
- Deep modulation with 8 global LFOs, 8 assignable macro controls, and extensive parameter mapping options.
- Encourages experimentation and creativity, with a confidence guarantee from the developers.
ICE's Secret Watchlists of Americans
9 days ago
- ICE and FBI maintain over a dozen secret watchlists tracking protesters and others labeled as 'domestic terrorists'.
- Watchlists include codenames like Bluekey, Grapevine, Reaper, and Sparta, with some originally created for vetting immigrants.
- Post-9/11, watchlisting expanded domestically, creating a secretive system few understand, despite initial intentions to reduce confusion.
- Current watchlists include 1.1M international terrorists, 10K domestic terrorists, and 85K transnational criminals.
- Watchlists process tips, photos, and videos, enabling surveillance and linking individuals via proximity or 'call chaining'.
- Civil liberties experts question the legal justification for these watchlists, citing Privacy Act violations.
- DHS and FBI are accused of over-collecting data, leading to potential civil rights violations and a 'Big Brother' scenario.
- Attending protests or criticizing law enforcement can land individuals on these watchlists, raising First Amendment concerns.
- Experts warn that secret watchlists foster paranoia and could lead to tragic outcomes if not made transparent.
Streets of Minneapolis
9 days ago
- Bruce Springsteen wrote and recorded the song 'Streets Of Minneapolis' in response to state terror in Minneapolis.
- The song is dedicated to the people of Minneapolis, innocent immigrant neighbors, and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good.
- The song was written on Saturday, recorded the next day, and released on January 28, 2026.
Tesla discontinues Model X and S vehicles as Elon Musk pivots to robotics
9 days ago
- Tesla to discontinue Model X SUV and Model S sedan production next quarter.
- Fremont factory to be converted for Optimus robot production.
- Tesla's Q4 earnings beat expectations despite a 3% revenue decline.
- Automotive revenues dropped 11% year-over-year in 2025.
- Vehicle deliveries fell 16% year-over-year, especially in Europe.
- Tesla shifts focus to AI-driven projects like Optimus and Robotaxis.
- Optimus production planned before end of 2026, public sales in 2027.
- Tesla invests $2bn in Musk's AI company, xAI.
- Capital expenditure set at $20bn, exceeding analyst estimates.
- Tesla faces competition from BYD, now the largest EV maker.
VisualJJ – Jujutsu in Visual Studio Code
10 days ago
- VisualJJ provides a clear, interactive change tree for Jujutsu and Git.
- Allows safe editing of history and easy rebasing without anxiety.
- Helps resolve conflicts step by step, keeping work in a draft state.
- Tracks pull-request status and simplifies PR creation in GitHub.
- Keeps engineers in flow by integrating source control within Visual Studio Code.
World Models
13 days ago
- Major AI labs are converging on the development of World Models, with key figures like Yann LeCun and Ilya Sutskever highlighting their importance.
- World Models predict the next state or observation, understanding causal laws in environments like games, codebases, or markets, unlike current models that focus on token prediction.
- Examples of existing World Models include recommendation engines, algorithmic trading systems, and weather models, which predict state transitions rather than just patterns.
- Adversarial domains like business and finance require World Models to adapt to reactive environments, where static models fail.
- Language understanding enhances World Models by allowing them to process and predict outcomes from textual data like earnings calls or internal memos.
- Value functions are critical in World Models, estimating future rewards and enabling efficient multi-step planning by pruning bad trajectories early.
- The feedback loop in World Models creates a competitive advantage, as continuous updates from real-world outcomes improve model accuracy over time.
- Current LLMs lack the ability to predict real-world outcomes, as they are trained on imitation rather than causality, limiting their effectiveness in dynamic environments.
- The development of World Models is driven by diminishing returns in next-token prediction, advancements in video models as physics simulators, and insights from interpretability research.
- The first company to build reliable World Models for high-value domains will gain a significant edge, as these models improve through deployment and real-world feedback.

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DECwindows Motif
9 days ago
- DECwindows Motif is a GUI for OpenVMS systems following a client/server model.
- The server is a shared process handling requests from client processes like desktop applications or X Window System utilities.
- Unlike typical client/server setups, the server resides on the desktop, displaying graphics, while clients control the display.
- Supports multiple transport mechanisms: Local (shared memory), LAT, DECnet, and TCP/IP (IPv4 and IPv6).
- Latest versions include V1.7F for Alpha, V1.7E for Integrity, and V1.8-2 for X-86.
- Features include desktop applications, X Window System utilities, session management, and programming libraries.
- Documentation and downloads available for additional resources.
- Licenses required for non-Open Source products; migration to x86/64 architecture is supported.
Xmake: A cross-platform build utility based on Lua
13 days ago
- Concise Lua syntax accessible to beginners
- High-performance builds with caching, parallel compilation, and optimized dependency analysis
- Extensive flexibility with custom rules, plugins, and modules
- Supports remote/distributed builds and mixed-language projects
- Automatic project generation for major IDEs
- Streamlines dependency management for C/C++ libraries
- Supports private repositories and cloud builds
- Seamless integration with Conan and Vcpkg
Hexagonal Grids
10 days ago
- Introduction to hexagonal grids and their applications.
- Overview of different coordinate systems for hexagonal grids: offset, axial, cube, and doubled coordinates.
- Explanation of cube coordinates and their advantages for algorithms.
- Conversion methods between different coordinate systems.
- Neighbor calculation in various coordinate systems.
- Distance calculation methods in hexagonal grids.
- Line drawing and movement range algorithms.
- Rotation and reflection techniques in hexagonal grids.
- Generating rings and spirals in hexagonal grids.
- Field of view and visibility calculations.
- Pixel to hex and hex to pixel conversion methods.
- Rounding algorithms for floating-point hex coordinates.
- Map storage strategies for different grid shapes.
- Wraparound maps and pathfinding techniques.
- Additional resources and references for further reading.
Vibe Coding is an E-Bike for the Mind
10 days ago
- Vibe coding is compared to riding an e-bike, where speed is achieved without the effort, leading to potential loss of control.
- E-bikes democratize cycling but can be unsafe when used by inexperienced riders, similar to how LLM-based coding tools can lead to messy code when used without understanding.
- Using Claude Code initially feels empowering but can result in disorganized code if not used carefully.
- Manual coding forces a pace that matches understanding, ensuring better comprehension of the system.
- Finding a balance between vibe coding and manual coding is essential for productivity and safety.
- The productivity gains from vibe coding are significant, but it's important not to neglect the fundamentals of coding.
Capgemini in turmoil over its work with ICE
9 days ago
- Capgemini announced a restructuring plan potentially cutting 2,400 jobs in France.
- Capgemini Government Solutions (CGS) secured a $4.8 million contract with ICE for skip tracing services.
- The contract aims to assist in enforcement and removal operations, with bonuses tied to success rates.
- Thirteen companies, including GEO Group, signed similar contracts with ICE.
- The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) offered bonuses for high success rates in verifying addresses and document deliveries.
- The information was first revealed by The Intercept in October 2025.
SFC vs. VIZIO: who can enforce the GPL?
9 days ago
- The Software Freedom Conservancy (SFC) is suing VIZIO for not providing complete source code for GPL-licensed software in its smart TVs.
- SFC is suing as a TV owner, not a copyright holder, raising legal questions about who can enforce the GPL.
- The case could establish that GPL enforcement can be a matter of contract law, not just copyright law.
- VIZIO provided incomplete and non-compilable source code, leading to the lawsuit.
- The lawsuit argues that SFC is a 'third-party beneficiary' of the GPL, intended to benefit users.
- If SFC wins, it could set a precedent allowing product owners to sue for GPL compliance.
- The trial is scheduled for January 12, with potential implications for GPL enforcement in the US.
- Judge Leal's tentative rulings suggest VIZIO has a contractual duty to provide complete source code.
- The outcome could influence future GPL enforcement cases, even if it's not binding precedent outside California.
Questom (YC F25) is hiring an engineer
9 days ago
- Questom is seeking a Founding Engineer to build core systems with a focus on systems thinking and ownership.
- The role involves designing high-performance systems that integrate communication platforms, agentic workflows, and external tools.
- Key responsibilities include building agentic workflows, turning ambiguity into working software, and owning projects end-to-end.
- Success metrics include shipping solutions within 30 days and scaling systems within 90 days.
- The team values systems thinking, ownership, curiosity, and product taste over deep expertise in specific frameworks.
- The work environment is fast, iterative, and encourages open disagreements and independent work.
- Ideal candidates are curious, independent, comfortable with ambiguity, and enjoy collaborative, high-EQ teamwork.
- The role is not suited for those who need clear specs, prefer isolation, or dislike constant ambiguity.
Maine’s ‘Lobster Lady’ who fished for nearly a century dies aged 105
9 days ago
- Virginia 'Ginny' Oliver, known as Maine's 'Lobster Lady,' passed away at 105.
- She fished for lobsters for 97 years, starting at age 8 with her father and brother.
- Oliver became famous, featured in documentaries, news stories, and children's books.
- Despite fame, she remained humble, wearing lipstick and earrings while fishing.
- Lobster prices rose from 28 cents to $6.14 per pound during her lifetime.
- She fished until age 103, inspiring many with her tenacity and love for the sea.
- Governor Janet Mills and others paid tribute to her remarkable life and legacy.
- Oliver's story reflects the trend of Americans working past retirement age due to financial pressures.
Burner phones and lead-lined bags: a history of UK security tactics in China
9 days ago
- Heightened security measures are standard for UK prime ministers visiting China, including the use of burner phones and temporary email addresses to prevent espionage.
- Historical incidents include Theresa May being advised to dress under a duvet to avoid spy cameras and Gordon Brown's aide falling victim to a honey trap in 2008.
- Chinese officials often provide personal protection officers to foreign dignitaries, which can serve as a means for low-level information gathering.
- Sensitive conversations are only deemed safe in secure compartments within the British embassy, as all other areas are assumed to be bugged.
- Ministers' lack of ordinary communication in China can lead to political issues, as seen with Vince Cable in 2014 during an attempted coup in his party.
Why Los Angeles Stopped Repaving Its Streets
9 days ago
- Los Angeles has stopped repaving its streets due to federal disability rules that make fixing roads legally riskier than leaving them in disrepair.
- The city reclassified street work to 'large asphalt repairs' to avoid triggering costly ADA compliance requirements for curb ramps at intersections.
- Each curb ramp costs about $50,000, adding approximately $2 million per mile to repaving costs, often exceeding the cost of the asphalt itself.
- Federal guidelines updated in January 2023 forced the city to reconsider its noncompliance, leading to the cessation of repaving.
- Patching streets instead of resurfacing accelerates deterioration and increases future repair costs, as underlying problems are not addressed.
- Los Angeles faces a similar issue with sidewalks, having committed to a $1.4 billion, 30-year repair plan but making minimal progress, with wait times for repairs exceeding ten years.
- The neglect disproportionately affects people with disabilities, the elderly, and families with strollers, while the city pays millions in damage claims that could fund repairs.
- Policymakers need to create rules that incentivize progress rather than penalize imperfect compliance to improve urban quality of life.
Home Office Is Sabotaging You
9 days ago
- Your home office may be optimized for focus but is taxing your nervous system, leading to fatigue.
- A 60-second scan reveals issues like facing away from the door, sealed blinds, and lack of ambient life, which keep your nervous system on high alert.
- Bruce Alexander's Rat Park experiment shows environment affects behavior; a better space can reduce dependency on screens.
- Four steps to improve your workspace: open the blinds, create a Digital Hearth with ambient life, unseal your ears by removing noise-cancelling headphones, and add a second chair to signal openness to connection.
- These changes can help your nervous system relax, improving focus and reducing background threat detection.
Mecha Comet – Open Modular Linux Handheld Computer
12 days ago
- Mecha Comet is a handheld Linux computer available on Kickstarter, designed for building and modding.
- Features include up to 1.8 GHz A53/A55 cores, integrated GPU & NPU, and 40 IO pins for expandability.
- All extensions are open-hardware, with magnetic snap-on functionality for easy attachment and removal.
- Supports mobile data and calling via LTE upgrade kit, and storage expansion up to 2TB with M.2 SSD.
- LoRa radios enable decentralized P2P communication, and accelerated computer vision supports up to 13 TOPS.
- Comet-M runs a custom Linux distro (Mechanix), is open-source, and compatible with ARM-based software.
- Ideal for IT admins, remote server management, network troubleshooting, and running Kali-style setups.
- Can function as an alternative to smartphones for calling, messaging, and mobile data with Linux stack.
- Supports long-range mesh protocols, SDR for RF applications, and electronic experiments via IO Breakout.
- Designed for longevity, repairability, and moddability, with PCB source files to be published post-mass production.
Show HN: employkids – Hire your kids so they can retire millionaires (legally)
10 days ago
- Kids can start a Roth IRA early, with contributions up to $7,500 annually, growing tax-free at ~7%.
- Children must have earned income to contribute; parents can hire them for household or business tasks at fair rates.
- Proper documentation (employment agreements, time logs, tax forms) is crucial to avoid IRS penalties.
- Services like 'Employ Kids' simplify setup, tracking, and compliance, offering task suggestions and automatic documentation.
- Business owners can employ kids through their business, deduct wages, and save on payroll taxes.
Vibe coding is making design patterns worth it again
9 days ago
- Initial enthusiasm for design patterns in programming for efficiency and correctness.
- Realization that design patterns can complicate rather than simplify code readability.
- Shift towards pragmatic coding approaches for side projects, focusing on getting things done.
- Adoption of imperative coding and ECS for game development, despite some testing challenges.
- Discovery that AI tools can mitigate traditional downsides of design patterns, like refactoring and testing overhead.
- AI's role in transforming spaghetti code into structured MVC components, enhancing testability.
- Vibe coding revitalizes appreciation for design patterns with AI assistance in development workflows.
Show HN: Drum machine VST made with React/C++
11 days ago
- BINGODRUM MACHINE offers insane beats instantly with infinite depth for tweaking.
- Features multiple drum synth engines including kicks, snares, hi-hats, claps, physical modeling, noise sculpting, and regular synths.
- Includes a granular sampler with a curated sample library and support for importing custom samples.
- Per-track effects allow independent shaping of each sound with sequencable master FX chain.
- 64-step sequencer with parameter locks, ratcheting, clock dividers, probability, and variable track lengths for advanced sound design.
- Deep modulation with 8 global LFOs, 8 assignable macro controls, and extensive parameter mapping options.
- Encourages experimentation and creativity, with a confidence guarantee from the developers.
ICE's Secret Watchlists of Americans
9 days ago
- ICE and FBI maintain over a dozen secret watchlists tracking protesters and others labeled as 'domestic terrorists'.
- Watchlists include codenames like Bluekey, Grapevine, Reaper, and Sparta, with some originally created for vetting immigrants.
- Post-9/11, watchlisting expanded domestically, creating a secretive system few understand, despite initial intentions to reduce confusion.
- Current watchlists include 1.1M international terrorists, 10K domestic terrorists, and 85K transnational criminals.
- Watchlists process tips, photos, and videos, enabling surveillance and linking individuals via proximity or 'call chaining'.
- Civil liberties experts question the legal justification for these watchlists, citing Privacy Act violations.
- DHS and FBI are accused of over-collecting data, leading to potential civil rights violations and a 'Big Brother' scenario.
- Attending protests or criticizing law enforcement can land individuals on these watchlists, raising First Amendment concerns.
- Experts warn that secret watchlists foster paranoia and could lead to tragic outcomes if not made transparent.
Streets of Minneapolis
9 days ago
- Bruce Springsteen wrote and recorded the song 'Streets Of Minneapolis' in response to state terror in Minneapolis.
- The song is dedicated to the people of Minneapolis, innocent immigrant neighbors, and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good.
- The song was written on Saturday, recorded the next day, and released on January 28, 2026.
Tesla discontinues Model X and S vehicles as Elon Musk pivots to robotics
9 days ago
- Tesla to discontinue Model X SUV and Model S sedan production next quarter.
- Fremont factory to be converted for Optimus robot production.
- Tesla's Q4 earnings beat expectations despite a 3% revenue decline.
- Automotive revenues dropped 11% year-over-year in 2025.
- Vehicle deliveries fell 16% year-over-year, especially in Europe.
- Tesla shifts focus to AI-driven projects like Optimus and Robotaxis.
- Optimus production planned before end of 2026, public sales in 2027.
- Tesla invests $2bn in Musk's AI company, xAI.
- Capital expenditure set at $20bn, exceeding analyst estimates.
- Tesla faces competition from BYD, now the largest EV maker.
VisualJJ – Jujutsu in Visual Studio Code
10 days ago
- VisualJJ provides a clear, interactive change tree for Jujutsu and Git.
- Allows safe editing of history and easy rebasing without anxiety.
- Helps resolve conflicts step by step, keeping work in a draft state.
- Tracks pull-request status and simplifies PR creation in GitHub.
- Keeps engineers in flow by integrating source control within Visual Studio Code.
World Models
13 days ago
- Major AI labs are converging on the development of World Models, with key figures like Yann LeCun and Ilya Sutskever highlighting their importance.
- World Models predict the next state or observation, understanding causal laws in environments like games, codebases, or markets, unlike current models that focus on token prediction.
- Examples of existing World Models include recommendation engines, algorithmic trading systems, and weather models, which predict state transitions rather than just patterns.
- Adversarial domains like business and finance require World Models to adapt to reactive environments, where static models fail.
- Language understanding enhances World Models by allowing them to process and predict outcomes from textual data like earnings calls or internal memos.
- Value functions are critical in World Models, estimating future rewards and enabling efficient multi-step planning by pruning bad trajectories early.
- The feedback loop in World Models creates a competitive advantage, as continuous updates from real-world outcomes improve model accuracy over time.
- Current LLMs lack the ability to predict real-world outcomes, as they are trained on imitation rather than causality, limiting their effectiveness in dynamic environments.
- The development of World Models is driven by diminishing returns in next-token prediction, advancements in video models as physics simulators, and insights from interpretability research.
- The first company to build reliable World Models for high-value domains will gain a significant edge, as these models improve through deployment and real-world feedback.

Hasty Briefsbeta

DECwindows Motif

Xmake: A cross-platform build utility based on Lua

Hexagonal Grids

Vibe Coding is an E-Bike for the Mind

Capgemini in turmoil over its work with ICE

SFC vs. VIZIO: who can enforce the GPL?

Questom (YC F25) is hiring an engineer

Maine’s ‘Lobster Lady’ who fished for nearly a century dies aged 105

Burner phones and lead-lined bags: a history of UK security tactics in China

Why Los Angeles Stopped Repaving Its Streets

Home Office Is Sabotaging You

Mecha Comet – Open Modular Linux Handheld Computer

Show HN: employkids – Hire your kids so they can retire millionaires (legally)

Vibe coding is making design patterns worth it again

Show HN: Drum machine VST made with React/C++

ICE's Secret Watchlists of Americans

Streets of Minneapolis

Tesla discontinues Model X and S vehicles as Elon Musk pivots to robotics

VisualJJ – Jujutsu in Visual Studio Code

World Models

DECwindows Motif

Xmake: A cross-platform build utility based on Lua

Hexagonal Grids

Vibe Coding is an E-Bike for the Mind

Capgemini in turmoil over its work with ICE

SFC vs. VIZIO: who can enforce the GPL?

Questom (YC F25) is hiring an engineer

Maine’s ‘Lobster Lady’ who fished for nearly a century dies aged 105

Burner phones and lead-lined bags: a history of UK security tactics in China

Why Los Angeles Stopped Repaving Its Streets

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