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Diplomatic cables show Iran war is damaging US on multiple fronts across the wor...

Markets & Economy r/worldnews ⬆ 18,437

U.S. embassies are restricted from creating original content on the Iran war.
Critics argue that the negative impacts of the Iran war have been known for decades.

SCOTUS Hit by Bombshell Leak of Secret ‘Shadow Docket’ Memos

US Politics r/politics ⬆ 22,754

Chief Justice Roberts' decision against climate protections highlights conservative activism.
The leak suggests a significant shift in judicial transparency and accountability.

T.R.E.N F.R.I.E.N.D.S

AI Coding Agents r/ChatGPT ⬆ 4,546

The name "T.R.E.N F.R.I.E.N.D.S" received mixed reactions, with some users surprisingly liking it.
A user suggested "t.r.e.n.d.s" as a more fitting name, highlighting a missed opportunity.

[DE] High energy prices: Other countries relieve the majority, Germany only the ...

Germany News & Discu r/de ⬆ 1,794

Over 50% of voters supported CxU, AFD, and FDP, indicating satisfaction with policies.
One commenter sarcastically suggested that those earning only 1000 euros should earn more.

Once upon a time this was ASUS gpu box art

Hardware & NVIDIA r/nvidia ⬆ 936

Users reminisce about the excitement of getting new graphics cards in the past.
The affordability of high-end GPUs allowed kids to experience advanced graphics.

Is this a new official emoji? It shows up as an X in a box on TikTok🫪🫪

Technology & Future r/google ⬆ 580

Users are questioning the meaning of the new emoji, with 580 upvotes on the post.
A comment lists several new emojis including 🫪, 🫯, and 🧑‍🩰, indicating a trend.

To all successful business owners that started from scratch

VC & Startups r/Entrepreneur ⬆ 145

Dear successful business owners, My question is more directed to all self made people, who started from scratch.
Successful entrepreneurs often learn from failures without being completely defeated.

[DE] "Berlin car-free" annoys me.

Berlin Local r/berlin ⬆ 177

Erst einmal: Ich hab' kein Auto, fahre Fahrrad, wohne in Neukölln.
Some users support car-free initiatives in Berlin, citing Paris as a model, but acknowledge the challenge of restricting

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US Politics

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AI Coding Agents

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Germany News & Discussion

8 posts 5,460⬆

Hardware & NVIDIA

8 posts 3,271⬆

Technology & Future

4 posts 1,095⬆

Humor & Viral

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VC & Startups

8 posts 330⬆

Berlin Local

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AI Models & Benchmarks

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Markets & Economy • 8 posts • 43,448⬆

Diplomatic cables show Iran war is damaging US on multiple fronts across the world

r/worldnews ⬆ 18,437 💬 885 ✓

U.S. embassies are restricted from creating original content on the Iran war.
Critics argue that the negative impacts of the Iran war have been known for decades.

Trump Tells Iran to Sign Deal With U.S. or ‘The Whole Country is Going to Get Blown Up’

r/worldnews ⬆ 14,791 💬 2,068 ✓

Users express frustration over repetitive threats, likening it to a "groundhog day loop."
Commenters highlight the double standard, questioning reactions if other leaders made similar threats.

Traders placed over $1bn in perfectly timed bets on the Iran war. What is going on?

r/Economics ⬆ 6,033 💬 221 ✓

A trader shorted $760M on Brent crude just before Iran's Strait of Hormuz announcement.
The situation raises concerns of corruption reminiscent of the Watergate scandal.

Trump ended free trade for Mexican tomatoes. Prices are up 23 percent in the last year.

r/Economics ⬆ 2,473 💬 78 ✓

60% of U.S. produce is imported, highlighting reliance on foreign agriculture.
Prices for tomatoes have risen 23% in a year, affecting consumer costs significantly.

Before the Epstein files, there were the Panama Papers

r/economy ⬆ 676 💬 9 ✓

The Panama Papers revealed tax evasion tactics used by elites like Emma Watson.
The murder of the reporter who broke the Panama Papers raises serious concerns.

Offbeat Wall Street research firm says it sent an analyst to Strait of Hormuz. Here's what they learned

r/finance ⬆ 545 💬 77 ✓

Traders place $760 million bet on falling oil ahead of Iran’s Hormuz announcement

r/finance ⬆ 249 💬 23 ✓

Reporter: Why aren't people feeling better about the economy? Treasury Secretary Bessent: Well, in their heart of hearts they feel good.

r/economy ⬆ 244 💬 79 ✓

US Politics • 8 posts • 38,673⬆

SCOTUS Hit by Bombshell Leak of Secret ‘Shadow Docket’ Memos

r/politics ⬆ 22,754 💬 1,035 ✓

Chief Justice Roberts' decision against climate protections highlights conservative activism.
The leak suggests a significant shift in judicial transparency and accountability.

White House Leak Reveals Trump Booted From Briefing After Hours-Long Freakout

r/politics ⬆ 9,627 💬 767 ✓

The president's anxiety about a hostage situation mirrors the 1979 Iran crisis.
One comment humorously suggests the president needs rest, likening him to royalty.

And they have the audacity to claim it’s not a cult

r/democrats ⬆ 3,153 💬 181 ✓

One commenter highlights the hypocrisy of prioritizing loyalty to Trump over serious crimes.
Another argues that some atheists embody Christian values more than certain public figures.

Trump admits IRS planning to settle his $10 billion lawsuit without trial

r/democrats ⬆ 1,388 💬 145 ✓

Users express outrage over perceived corruption, emphasizing the staggering nature of the administration's actions.
Concerns arise about the potential for the next administration to contest the settlement, citing conflict of interest issues.

Democrat with Nazi tattoos does Nazi salute

r/Conservative ⬆ 779 💬 138 ↑

I’ve been reliably told this is a Nazi salute and not a wave.
One commenter argues that similar poses can be found in images of many politicians.

April 18, 1775 — Paul Revere rides to warn colonists of incoming British redcoats

r/Conservative ⬆ 648 💬 44 ✓

Eric Swalwell resigns from Congress after sexual misconduct allegations

r/Republican ⬆ 204 💬 27 ✓

Homeless mentally ill transgender woman sentenced for threatening VA with mass shooting over Trump's "gender affirming care" ban

r/Republican ⬆ 120 💬 23 ↑

AI Coding Agents • 8 posts • 13,568⬆

T.R.E.N F.R.I.E.N.D.S

r/ChatGPT ⬆ 4,546 💬 264 ↑

The name "T.R.E.N F.R.I.E.N.D.S" received mixed reactions, with some users surprisingly liking it.
A user suggested "t.r.e.n.d.s" as a more fitting name, highlighting a missed opportunity.

“Sir, another 22 year old has found a job”

r/ClaudeAI ⬆ 3,906 💬 80 ✓

A commenter reminisces about easily landing a dev job at 22 in 2011, highlighting better job market conditions.
Another suggests drastic layoffs, proposing the CEO should fire 20% of staff, including themselves.

The Opus 4.7 experience

r/ClaudeAI ⬆ 1,790 💬 146 ✓

Users feel that while Opus 4.7 is capable, it requires excessive guidance to function effectively.
Some commenters suggest that resource conservation may limit the model's potential, impacting user experience.

Nice one 😂

r/ChatGPT ⬆ 1,165 💬 37 ✓

Users express frustration with ChatGPT's strict content moderation rules.
A user humorously highlights the absurdity of asking about cooking drugs.

AI datacenter spending has surpassed the Manhattan Project, Marshall Plan, ISS, and the Apollo Program - combined

r/OpenAI ⬆ 803 💬 106 ✓

The spending on AI datacenters is misleadingly compared to government projects.
Current AI datacenter investments are influenced by higher GDP, not just scale.

I'm running qwen3.6-35b-a3b with 8 bit quant and 64k context thru OpenCode on my mbp m5 max 128gb and it's as good as claude

r/LocalLLaMA ⬆ 543 💬 263 ✓

of course this is just a trust me bro post but I've been testing various local models (a couple gemma4s, qwen3 coder next, nemotron) and I noticed the new qwen3.

KIMI K2.6 SOON !!

r/LocalLLaMA ⬆ 457 💬 86 ✓

Doctor: "Over the past few weeks, I am truly feeling that our days are numbered because of AI."

r/OpenAI ⬆ 358 💬 214 ✓

Germany News & Discussion • 8 posts • 5,460⬆

[DE] High energy prices: Other countries relieve the majority, Germany only the rich

r/de ⬆ 1,794 💬 128 ✓

Over 50% of voters supported CxU, AFD, and FDP, indicating satisfaction with policies.
One commenter sarcastically suggested that those earning only 1000 euros should earn more.

[DE] Millions of orders before Donald Trump's Iran decisions: US agency apparently examines suspicious oil bets

r/de ⬆ 1,049 💬 48 ✓

CFTC Chairman Michael Selig emphasized the agency's commitment to investigate misconduct.
After thorough investigations, no violations were found regarding oil bets.

👀

r/arbeitsleben ⬆ 787 💬 85 ✓

The discussion references a case involving a former employee at the University of Freiburg, highlighting significant issues within the institution.
Comments suggest that German law mandates time off for unavoidable appointments, such as court dates, indicating a lack of understanding of employee rights.

Nuremberg is such a vibe

r/germany ⬆ 609 💬 28 ✓

Nuremberg is praised as an unexpected highlight, with strong recommendations from visitors.
A commenter reflects on seeing Nuremberg differently after living abroad in Southeast Asia.

Weekend hike in Wagenbrüchsee

r/germany ⬆ 528 💬 14 ✓

The location is described as peaceful, attracting 528 upvotes for its beauty.
Some users suggest it's more of a leisurely walk than a challenging hike.

Finally reached my 100k 🎉🎉

r/Finanzen ⬆ 304 💬 58 ✓

Hab einige Jahre dafür gebraucht, immer wieder was rausgenommen für die ein oder andere vermietete Immobilie, aber nun endlich das erste mal über die 100k Grenze 🎉 Versuche jeden M...

[DE] Compared to other jobs, my salary is unfair | Bank statement - Zeit Online

r/Finanzen ⬆ 279 💬 191 ✓

Reinhard, 63, verdient monatlich 9.

[DE] Working is not worth it.

r/arbeitsleben ⬆ 110 💬 51 ↑

Versteht mich nicht falsch.

Hardware & NVIDIA • 8 posts • 3,271⬆

Once upon a time this was ASUS gpu box art

r/nvidia ⬆ 936 💬 48 ✓

Users reminisce about the excitement of getting new graphics cards in the past.
The affordability of high-end GPUs allowed kids to experience advanced graphics.

MacBook Neo sells out for April as demand for Apple's $599 laptop outpaces supply

r/hardware ⬆ 713 💬 296 ✓

Only **Apple** has sold out of its April supply.
The MacBook Neo's popularity is evident, with many users spotting it in public.

AMD to bring back Ryzen 7 5800X3D as AM4 10th Anniversary Edition

r/Amd ⬆ 618 💬 155 ✓

A 2018 motherboard will support a CPU released in 2026, showcasing longevity.
The AM4 platform is now 10 years old, surprising many users in the discussion.

AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D 10th AM4 Anniversary Edition box appears in new leak

r/Amd ⬆ 393 💬 127 ✓

Users express concern that the special packaging will lead to increased scalping.
Questions arise about performance comparisons, like the 5800X3D vs. 5700X and 5600X.

Intel Core Series 3 will be produced in the US, reducing dependence on TSMC

r/hardware ⬆ 287 💬 75 ✓

Intel's new Wildcat Lake CPUs will partially rely on TSMC's N6 node for chiplets.
The shift to 18A aims to produce chips entirely in the US, reducing TSMC reliance.

Cool looking gpu found at flea market

r/nvidia ⬆ 145 💬 20 ✓

This Nvidia PNY GeForce4 ti 4200 caught my eye because it's so cool looking.

Intel Core Ultra 400D/400DX "Nova Lake-S" SKUs to feature up to 288MB of cache

r/intel ⬆ 95 💬 58 ✓

Throwback Thursday: Windows 98SE on an i7-14700KF, bare metal. Runs PERFECTLY STABLE.

r/intel ⬆ 84 💬 17 ✓

The only issue I have is that the motherboard (B760 D3SH) reserves too much RAM for system use.

Technology & Future • 4 posts • 1,095⬆

Is this a new official emoji? It shows up as an X in a box on TikTok🫪🫪

r/google ⬆ 580 💬 133 ✓

Users are questioning the meaning of the new emoji, with 580 upvotes on the post.
A comment lists several new emojis including 🫪, 🫯, and 🧑‍🩰, indicating a trend.

A New Kind of HELL from Google

r/google ⬆ 245 💬 11 ✓

A single letter can drastically alter the meaning of a statement, highlighting the nuances in language.
The pervasive presence of AI is alarming, with users feeling it infiltrates every aspect of life.

Bruh what 😭

r/google ⬆ 215 💬 51 ✓

Users are sharing personalized content, indicating tailored experiences based on individual preferences.
Several commenters express surprise at similar experiences, suggesting a common trend among users.

Does anyone else remember the "Glasshole" era? Looking back at why Google Glass crashed so hard.

r/google ⬆ 55 💬 23 ✓

I’ve been reading up on the 2012-2015 era of Google lately and it’s still wild to me how they went from that insane skydiving demo at Google IO to being banned in bars and restaura...
Google Glass had limited adoption, with many claiming it didn’t ship enough units to face widespread bans.

Humor & Viral • 2 posts • 734⬆

Is this a new official emoji? It shows up as an X in a box on TikTok🫪🫪

r/google ⬆ 539 💬 125 ✓

Users are confused about the new emoji, with 539 upvotes indicating interest.
A user shared a list of new emojis, including 🫪, 🫯, and 🧑‍🩰, among others.

Bruh what 😭

r/google ⬆ 195 💬 49 ✓

Users are sharing personalized content, indicating tailored experiences on Google.
Several commenters express surprise at similar results, highlighting commonality.

VC & Startups • 8 posts • 330⬆

To all successful business owners that started from scratch

r/Entrepreneur ⬆ 145 💬 151 ✓

Dear successful business owners, My question is more directed to all self made people, who started from scratch.
Successful entrepreneurs often learn from failures without being completely defeated.

Can we actually automate everything VCs do?

r/venturecapital ⬆ 46 💬 52 ✓

There are so many tools out there.
Automation could streamline VC decisions by relying on established investment patterns.

Why don't VCs help founders prepare for failed fundraising? - I will not promote

r/startups ⬆ 30 💬 68 ✓

The single biggest problem I faced running a startup and have seen lots of venture-backed founders face is running out of money and shutting down.
VCs disengage when startups aren't "venture scale," leaving founders unsupported.

How to get better at negotiations?

r/Entrepreneur ⬆ 27 💬 51 ✓

What are some good places to learn to negotiate?
Chris Voss's "Never Split the Difference" offers tactics from FBI negotiations.

The 10 things I wish I knew when starting my 1st startup [I will not promote]

r/startups ⬆ 27 💬 30 ↑

# 1.
Focus on product-market fit (PMF) early on rather than investor preferences.

Anyone else seeing a weird sales drop lately? This time of year is usually up for me.

r/ecommerce ⬆ 24 💬 30 ✓

My sales have dropped a lot recently, and it's not the normal "slow week" kind of dip.

VC, but no Finance skills

r/venturecapital ⬆ 21 💬 34 ↑

Hi Guys, I am an PhD student in a uni that is definitely a target for every big financial firm, of every kind, in all of Europe.

How did you find your Niche?

r/ecommerce ⬆ 10 💬 27 ✓

I had a successful E com store in 3D printing but unfortunately it died off due to competition and it quickly becoming a race to the bottom.

Berlin Local • 4 posts • 290⬆

[DE] "Berlin car-free" annoys me.

r/berlin ⬆ 177 💬 337 ⇄

Erst einmal: Ich hab' kein Auto, fahre Fahrrad, wohne in Neukölln.
Some users support car-free initiatives in Berlin, citing Paris as a model, but acknowledge the challenge of restricting car access.

[DE] “Largest CSD weekend in history”: Berlin Christopher Street Day is extended to two days for the first time

r/berlin ⬆ 99 💬 6 ✓

Expanding the event to two days could enhance its political focus rather than commercialism.
Doubling the duration may lead to increased waste, impacting the Tiergarten park.

Hello I need some help on recovering my wage.

r/berlinsocialclub ⬆ 7 💬 17 ↑

So I became homeless and got a lot of stress trough that , I was promised to get paid at 15th , I was waiting patiently and not interacting with agency itself and when 15th came I ...
Withholding payslips during an accounting review is illegal and unacceptable.

Looking for lady friends!

r/berlinsocialclub ⬆ 7 💬 3 ○

Hi, I'm new to the city and I'm really interested in meeting other women to go dancing with, to socialize with and to be friends with.
Women-only meetups exist, including groups like Girls Gone International on Facebook.

AI Models & Benchmarks • 4 posts • 231⬆

Vercel reportedly breached by ShinyHunters, non sensitive secrets at risk

r/programming ⬆ 103 💬 21 ✓

https://x.
The term "non sensitive secrets" is criticized as misleading and contradictory.

Migrating from DigitalOcean to Hetzner

r/programming ⬆ 71 💬 10 ✓

Users express dissatisfaction with AWS's high pricing compared to Hetzner's value.
Reducing DNS TTL to one hour is suggested as a smart strategy for migration.

Making illegal state unrepresentable

r/programming ⬆ 33 💬 10 ↑

Rust's type system can prevent illegal states at compile-time, unlike Java's List.
The discussion highlights a gap between theoretical concepts and practical implementation.

The seven programming "ur-languages"

r/programming ⬆ 24 💬 6 ↑

A commenter corrected the claim about ML's origin, stating it was developed in Edinburgh, not Cambridge.
Another user expressed surprise at SQL's inclusion in the Prolog family, highlighting its unexpected classification.

🔶 Top Hacker News

Why Japan has such good railways

AI & Machine Learnin RickJWagner ▲ 504 💬 466

Japan's liberal land use regulations facilitate easy access to railways and city centers.
The privatization of railways began in 1982 under Prime Minister Yasuhiro Nakasone, reviving a traditional model.

Migrating from DigitalOcean to Hetzner

Programming & Dev To yusufusta ▲ 847 💬 417

Migrating to Hetzner can lead to significant savings, with users reporting reductions up to 20x compared to AWS.
Concerns about redundancy and backups are prevalent, with users questioning single-server setups for critical services.

Archive of Byte magazine, starting with issue #1 in 1975

Tech News DamnInteresting ▲ 416 💬 101

Many remember biking to bookstores monthly to grab new issues of Byte magazine.
One commenter reminisced about owning hundreds of issues, weighing around 700 kg, before losing them in a move.

Anonymous request-token comparisons from Opus 4.6 and Opus 4.7

Security & Privacy anabranch ▲ 586 💬 553

Opus 4.7 costs ~$4,406 for analysis, 11% less than 4.6's $4,970.
Users report hitting token limits faster with 4.7, impacting their workflow significantly.

NIST scientists create 'any wavelength' lasers

Science & Research rbanffy ▲ 385 💬 164

The wafer's colorful appearance misrepresents the laser's emission capabilities.
Dynamic primaries in displays could enable a broader color range beyond RGB.

Show HN: MDV – a Markdown superset for docs, dashboards, and slides with data

Show HN drasim ▲ 134 💬 49

Markdown's simplicity is praised, with suggestions for enhancing it using frontmatter and metadata.
Concerns arise about the lack of a demo site for rendered examples, limiting user exploration.

Ask HN: How did you land your first projects as a solo engineer/consultant?

Ask HN modelcroissant ▲ 186 💬 85

I’ve spent roughly the last decade and some change as a software engineer, and recently decided to start a solo consulta
Engaging in Slack communities can lead to project referrals, like AWS cost issues.

Matt Mullenweg Overrules Core Committers; Puts Akismet on WP 7's Connector List

Startups & Business mooreds ▲ 39 💬 29

Matt's decision to prioritize Akismet highlights its revenue potential for Automattic.
Some commenters express confusion over the term "connector" in this context.

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Notion leaks email addresses of all editors of any public page

Tiberium ▲ 130 💬 28

Notion's email leak issue has been known for at least 5 years, affecting user privacy.
Users express frustration with Notion's macOS app, citing poor design and functionality.

Game devs explain the tricks involved with letting you pause a game

speckx ▲ 319 💬 182

Warcraft used a grayscale fade effect when pausing to enhance immersion.
The "active pause" feature in Microsoft Flight Simulator allowed camera angle changes while paused.

College instructor turns to typewriters to curb AI-written work

gnabgib ▲ 403 💬 368

Many courses still rely on in-person, handwritten exams, with some using 50% project work.
Some instructors expect AI use in assignments, while others require acknowledgment of AI assistance.

Pairwise Order of a Sequence of Elements

ibobev ▲ 17 💬 0

Why Japan has such good railways

RickJWagner ▲ 504 💬 466

Japan's liberal land use regulations facilitate easy access to railways and city centers.
The privatization of railways began in 1982 under Prime Minister Yasuhiro Nakasone, reviving a traditional model.

Airline worker arrested after sharing photos of bomb damage in WhatsApp group

aa_is_op ▲ 188 💬 113

The charge reflects a broader issue of state control over information sharing.
Concerns arise about WhatsApp's metadata and image storage vulnerabilities.

Zero-Copy GPU Inference from WebAssembly on Apple Silicon

agambrahma ▲ 107 💬 41

Apple's Unified Memory Architecture allows direct GPU access to WebAssembly memory.
The approach currently works only in wasmtime, not in web browsers.

Spiral staircase with a single guardrail once led to the top of the Eiffel Tower

bookofjoe ▲ 42 💬 27

The discussion highlights concerns about the plumbing for the private office at the tower's top.
Some commenters reflect on historical attitudes towards heights, suggesting people were less fearful back then.

Programming & Dev Tools • 8 stories • 1,799▲

Nanopass Framework: Clean Compiler Creation Language

NordStreamYacht ▲ 79 💬 12

Finding the right number of compiler passes is crucial for maintainability.
Concerns were raised that multiple passes might slow down the compiler's performance.

Notes from the SF Peptide Scene

theahura ▲ 77 💬 60

Many commenters feel the article generalizes a small group's behavior to all of SF.
Some readers express confusion about peptides, noting they haven't encountered the topic in tech.

The electromechanical angle computer inside the B-52 bomber's star tracker

NelsonMinar ▲ 388 💬 100

The 1963 decision favored mechanical computation over digital due to cost and reliability.
The Astro Compass required prior knowledge of star positions for accurate tracking.

Critical flaw in Protobuf library enables JavaScript code execution

Brajeshwar ▲ 10 💬 7

Endor Labs highlights the flaw in how JavaScript functions are constructed from protobuf schemas. Concerns arise over how attackers can supply malicious schemas, questioning the safety of this practice.
Critical flaw in Protobuf library allows JavaScript code execution risks.

Migrating from DigitalOcean to Hetzner

yusufusta ▲ 847 💬 417

Migrating to Hetzner can lead to significant savings, with users reporting reductions up to 20x compared to AWS.
Concerns about redundancy and backups are prevalent, with users questioning single-server setups for critical services.

Binary Dependencies: Identifying the Hidden Packages We All Depend On

PaulHoule ▲ 49 💬 11

Building from source can eliminate binary dependencies entirely.
Using Nix flakes helps manage dev environments and dependencies effectively.

Vercel April 2026 security incident

colesantiago ▲ 234 💬 85

Initial communication about the incident lacks details and is deemed unhelpful.
A user reported that clicking the Vercel logo crashes Chrome immediately.

Scientists discover “cleaner ants” that groom giant ants in Arizona desert

t-3 ▲ 115 💬 43

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/13/science/harvester-cone-an.
The concept of "anting" is noted as a behavior in over 200 bird species.

Tech News • 8 stories • 1,081▲

Archive of Byte magazine, starting with issue #1 in 1975

DamnInteresting ▲ 416 💬 101

Many remember biking to bookstores monthly to grab new issues of Byte magazine.
One commenter reminisced about owning hundreds of issues, weighing around 700 kg, before losing them in a move.

The seven programming ur-languages (2022)

helloplanets ▲ 182 💬 70

Mini versions of imperative, Lisp, ML, and Smalltalk were built in a Tufts course. Lean is highlighted as a significant language for expressing proofs in functional programming.
Learning any programming language is beneficial as they share fundamental patterns.

SPEAKE(a)R: Turn Speakers to Microphones for Fun and Profit [pdf] (2017)

Eridanus2 ▲ 129 💬 56

Turtle WoW classic server announces shutdown after Blizzard wins injunction

Brajeshwar ▲ 61 💬 36

What are skiplists good for?

mfiguiere ▲ 218 💬 44

SingleStore uses lock-free skiplists for rowstore tables and indexes.
Redis employs skiplists for range queries while using hash tables for fast lookups.

Reading Input from an USB RFID Card Reader

kevwedotse ▲ 11 💬 1

Reverse Engineering ME2's USB with a Heat Gun and a Knife

Bawoosette ▲ 4 💬 0

When moving fast, talking is the first thing to break

Brajeshwar ▲ 60 💬 26

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Vercel Says Internal Systems Hit in Breach

whiteyford ▲ 211 💬 29

The dominance of certain providers is reducing diversity and increasing risk.
A user finds better value in Cloudflare's $5/month plan over Vercel.

Discord Read Receipts Exploit: When, How Often, How Long

pauxel ▲ 13 💬 1

Discord's design intentionally avoids read receipts to protect user privacy.
A bug in the image proxy reveals when messages are viewed, how often, and for how long.

Anonymous request-token comparisons from Opus 4.6 and Opus 4.7

anabranch ▲ 586 💬 553

Opus 4.7 costs ~$4,406 for analysis, 11% less than 4.6's $4,970.
Users report hitting token limits faster with 4.7, impacting their workflow significantly.

Science & Research • 1 stories • 385▲

NIST scientists create 'any wavelength' lasers

rbanffy ▲ 385 💬 164

The wafer's colorful appearance misrepresents the laser's emission capabilities.
Dynamic primaries in displays could enable a broader color range beyond RGB.

Show HN • 4 stories • 316▲

Show HN: Google Gemini Is Scanning Your Photos – and the EU Said No

anju-kushwaha ▲ 31 💬 5

Google has expanded its Personal Intelligence feature so that Gemini can now access your Google Photos face data, Gmail, YouTube history, and search activity to generate personalized AI images — live ...
Many users express distrust over data privacy, fearing AI snooping.

Show HN: Shader Lab, like Photoshop but for shaders

ragojose ▲ 99 💬 22

Some users find the interface appealing but note performance issues and lag.
A user reported consistent crashes in Firefox when adding image sources.

Show HN: Prompt-to-Excalidraw demo with Gemma 4 E2B in the browser (3.1GB)

teamchong ▲ 52 💬 21

The LLM generates compact code of about 50 tokens instead of 5,000 tokens.
Users express frustration with browser compatibility issues and model download speeds.

Show HN: MDV – a Markdown superset for docs, dashboards, and slides with data

drasim ▲ 134 💬 49

Markdown's simplicity is praised, with suggestions for enhancing it using frontmatter and metadata.
Concerns arise about the lack of a demo site for rendered examples, limiting user exploration.

Ask HN • 1 stories • 186▲

Ask HN: How did you land your first projects as a solo engineer/consultant?

modelcroissant ▲ 186 💬 85

I’ve spent roughly the last decade and some change as a software engineer, and recently decided to start a solo consultancy.
Engaging in Slack communities can lead to project referrals, like AWS cost issues.

Startups & Business • 1 stories • 39▲

Matt Mullenweg Overrules Core Committers; Puts Akismet on WP 7's Connector List

mooreds ▲ 39 💬 29

Matt's decision to prioritize Akismet highlights its revenue potential for Automattic.
Some commenters express confusion over the term "connector" in this context.

🇺🇸 United States (14 trends)

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#1 #StopAsianHate

Trending

Campaign against anti-Asian violence.
Gaining traction amid rising incidents.

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New single release sparks buzz.
Fans celebrate her music comeback.

#3 #AMC

Business & Finance

Meme stock apes return to trading.
Retail investors eyeing surge.

#4 #MSFT

Tech & AI

Microsoft stock dips despite profits.
Azure growth fails to boost shares.

#5 #INTC

Tech & AI

Intel stock surges over 40%.
Breakout fueled by market optimism.

#6 #GME

Business & Finance

GameStop meme stock speculation.
Comparisons to other viral rallies.

#7 #WEAT

Business & Finance

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Commodity market volatility rises.

#8 #MU

Tech & AI

Micron stock buy debate heats up.
Investors weigh pullback risks.

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#4#MSFT

Microsoft stock dips despite profits.
Azure growth fails to boost shares.

#5#INTC

Intel stock surges over 40%.
Breakout fueled by market optimism.

#8#MU

Micron stock buy debate heats up.
Investors weigh pullback risks.

#11Tesla Cemetery Map

Viral video shows ghostly images.
Sparks eerie discussions online.

#13#ElonMusk

Top trending name in America.
Discussions on his latest ventures.

Business & Finance • 3 trends

#3#AMC

Meme stock apes return to trading.
Retail investors eyeing surge.

#6#GME

GameStop meme stock speculation.
Comparisons to other viral rallies.

#7#WEAT

Wheat prices affected by trends.
Commodity market volatility rises.

Trending • 3 trends

#1#StopAsianHate

Campaign against anti-Asian violence.
Gaining traction amid rising incidents.

#9US Fertility Rate

Hits historic low in 2025.
Sparks political and social debate.

#10Stay-At-Home Boyfriends

Women outnumber men in jobs.
New economic role for partners.

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#12#Midterms2026

GOP warned of Democratic momentum.
Fringe ideas gaining suburban traction.

#14#DonaldTrump

Frequently mentioned in US trends.
Political influence remains strong.

Entertainment • 1 trends

#2#OliviaRodrigo

New single release sparks buzz.
Fans celebrate her music comeback.

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#1 ZH#Don't Kneel Down

Politics

Chinese netizens rally against US tariffs.
Calls for multipolar world and independence.

#2 ZH#Kill the Line

World News

Discussions on US homelessness crisis.
Chinese concern over American poverty.

#3 ZH#Zhan Cheng 99

Entertainment

Xiao Zhan and Liu Xuan Cheng fan trend.
Tops Weibo entertainment hot search.

#4 ZH#Chongqing Tourism

Trending

Taiwanese youth drawn to Chongqing.
Boosted by Xiao Zhan's popularity.

#5 ZH#Tian Xuning Miiow

Entertainment

Tian Xuning's collab tops Weibo.
Light journey fashion campaign.

#6 ZH#China Cancels Loans to Africa

Politics

Debate on Belt and Road aid.
Netizens question altruism motives.

#7 ZH#Waitress Assaults Customer

Trending

Video of waitress fighting harassers.
Viral support for self-defense.

#8 ZH#Dating App Job Search

Business & Finance

Youth using dating apps for jobs.
New networking trend in China.

Trending

6 trends

Politics

3 trends

Entertainment

3 trends

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1 trends

World News

1 trends

Trending • 6 trends

#4ZH#Chongqing Tourism

Taiwanese youth drawn to Chongqing.
Boosted by Xiao Zhan's popularity.

#7ZH#Waitress Assaults Customer

Video of waitress fighting harassers.
Viral support for self-defense.

#10ZH#High Temperature Weather

Complaints about extreme summer heat.
Sweaty days across southern China.

#11ZH#Emergency Contraceptive

Debate on excessive plastic packaging.
Environmental concerns raised.

#13ZH#Masturbation Complexion

Can masturbation show on face?
Humorous discussions on signs.

#14ZH#Nanning Daily Life

Simple happy life in Nanning.
Local daily vlogs popular.

Politics • 3 trends

#1ZH#Don't Kneel Down

Chinese netizens rally against US tariffs.
Calls for multipolar world and independence.

#6ZH#China Cancels Loans to Africa

Debate on Belt and Road aid.
Netizens question altruism motives.

#9ZH#20th National Congress

Focus on National Congress events.
Questions about Hu Jintao incident.

Entertainment • 3 trends

#3ZH#Zhan Cheng 99

Xiao Zhan and Liu Xuan Cheng fan trend.
Tops Weibo entertainment hot search.

#5ZH#Tian Xuning Miiow

Tian Xuning's collab tops Weibo.
Light journey fashion campaign.

#12ZH#Soul Dating

Ease of dating on Soul app.
Users seek secret signals.

Business & Finance • 1 trends

#8ZH#Dating App Job Search

Youth using dating apps for jobs.
New networking trend in China.

World News • 1 trends

#2ZH#Kill the Line

Discussions on US homelessness crisis.
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