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Proposal: GUI-first, text-based mechanical CAD inspired by software engineering

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-01-29 21:37:00

Most mechanical CAD tools (SolidWorks, Fusion, FreeCAD) still lock all modeling into opaque binary files. That makes it hard to track changes, collaborate with Git, or automate builds. I’ve written a proposal for an alternative paradigm: - GUI-first, like KiCad - visual modeling is the default - Text-based source files (YAML/JSON) — readable, diffable, Git-friendly - Separation of source and result - .step, .stl and previews are built artifacts - Parametric logic is explicit - slot width =

Topics: cad files git github modeling

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iPod Linux – Linux for Your iPod

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-02-03 03:27:39

Welcome to the home of the ! iPodLinux is an open source venture into porting Linux onto the iPod (https://www.apple.com/ipod/). So far, we have successfully ported a customized uClinux (http://www.uclinux.org) kernel to the iPod, and written a simple user interface for it dubbed podzilla. Additional applications and modules have been written, adding many capabilities not found in Apple's firmware. iPodLinux is currently safe to install on 1st, 2nd, and 3rd generation iPods. Software Developmen

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Breaking Git with a carriage return and cloning RCE

news.ycombinator.com David Leadbeater 2026-02-03 04:48:29

tl;dr: On Unix-like platforms, if you use git clone --recursive on an untrusted repo, it could achieve remote code execution. Update to a fixed version of git and other software that embeds Git (including GitHub Desktop). If you've ever used an old mechanical typewriter, you know that when you get to the end of the line there's a physical action to to get back to the start of the line. Sometimes this was done through an actual lever on the typewriter, later models had a button. Because this act

Topics: configuration git line return value

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Mike Lindell lost defamation case, and his lawyers were fined for AI hallucinations

arstechnica.com Unknown 2026-02-04 00:15:51

Lawyers representing MyPillow and its CEO Mike Lindell were fined $6,000 after using artificial intelligence in a brief that was riddled with misquotes and citations to fictional cases. Attorney Christopher Kachouroff and the law firm of McSweeney Cynkar & Kachouroff were fined $3,000, jointly and severally. Attorney Jennifer DeMaster was separately ordered to pay $3,000. This "is the least severe sanction adequate to deter and punish defense counsel in this instance," US District Judge Nina Wa

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CVE-2025-48384: Breaking Git with a carriage return and cloning RCE

news.ycombinator.com David Leadbeater 2026-02-04 16:48:29

tl;dr: On Unix-like platforms, if you use git clone --recursive on an untrusted repo, it could achieve remote code execution. Update to a fixed version of git and other software that embeds Git (including GitHub Desktop). If you've ever used an old mechanical typewriter, you know that when you get to the end of the line there's a physical action to to get back to the start of the line. Sometimes this was done through an actual lever on the typewriter, later models had a button. Because this act

Topics: configuration git line return value

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Blink Outdoor 4 (5-Pack) With Battery Extension Pack Is 54% Off, Making Each Unit Almost Free for Prime Day

gizmodo.com Joe Tilleli 2026-02-05 06:25:07

Finding out your home has been broken into can be a scary experience. Your home is expected to be private and sacred. Once you learn your space has been invaded and that someone has gone through your personal belongings can be a violation that shake you to your core. It’s best to be prepared, taking necessary precautions to both deter trespassers and have video evidence in case it does happen. Consider a home security system like this five-camera bundle of Blink Outdoor 4 cameras with battery ex

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7 days until doors open at TechCrunch All Stage — and up to $475 in ticket savings vanish

techcrunch.com Techcrunch Events 2026-02-05 06:00:00

We’re in the final countdown — TechCrunch All Stage kicks off in less than 7 days, and your chance to save up to $475 disappears when it does. This is the ultimate founder summit, built for every stage of your startup journey. Whether you’re a founder, co-founder, or investor, this is where scaling strategies are revealed and future-shaping deals begin. Ready to move faster, smarter, and further? All signs point to Boston on July 15. Right now, Founder Passes are just $100, and Investor Passes

Topics: growth real scaling stage ventures

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Best Noise-Canceling Headphones for Music and More in 2025

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-02-05 11:24:00

Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2: Bowers & Wilkins released the PX7 S2 headphones in 2022 with some significant improvements over the first-generation version.That was followed by a slightly upgraded version, the PX7 S2e ($400), with the "e" standing for evolved. The audio quality has been slightly upgraded thanks to improved digital processing (the headphones have been retuned), which we assume involves an upgraded chip. You may see this model nicely discounted because Bowers & Wilkins has released the

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Where to Recycle Your Old Computers and Printers for Free

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-02-05 11:45:03

If you've got an old, unused computer sitting around, you're not alone. It's strangely difficult to get rid of old laptops, desktops and printers, even when it's been over a decade since you last plugged them in. But recycling old tech can free up a lot of space in your home. A CNET survey found that 31% of US adults are still holding onto old, unused devices, including laptops, because they're unsure of what to do with them. The survey also found that 19% of respondents just toss old devices i

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Amazon Is Going Nuts, Gives You 2 Free Blink Cameras When You Buy One During Prime Day

gizmodo.com Gizmodo Deals 2026-02-06 02:35:24

Amazon is pulling out all the stops for Prime Day, especially when it comes to its own smart home brands. Blink is known for its easy-to-use security cameras and it is front and center with the most aggressive deal we’ve ever seen. Right now, Amazon is offering a bundle that includes three Blink Outdoor 4 cameras and a Blink Mini for an incredible 66% off: The entire bundle is only $99, down from the regular $289. To put this into perspective, you’re getting the entire bundle for what you would

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China jumps ahead in the race to achieve a new kind of reuse in space

arstechnica.com Unknown 2026-02-06 03:18:02

Two Chinese satellites have rendezvoused with one another more than 20,000 miles above the Earth in what analysts believe is the first high-altitude attempt at orbital refueling. China's Shijian-21 and Shijian-25 satellites, known as SJ-21 and SJ-25 for short, likely docked together in geosynchronous orbit some time last week. This is the conclusion of multiple civilian satellite trackers using open source imagery showing the two satellites coming together, then becoming indistinguishable as a

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I replaced my Linux system with this $200 Windows mini PC - here's the verdict after a week

zdnet.com Jack Wallen 2026-02-06 04:45:17

ZDNET's key takeaways The Minix Z97 mini PC is available on Amazon for $226. This tiny PC is a powerhouse that's well-suited for daily use. Running demanding tasks like local AI workloads puts a strain on its resources. $238.9 at Amazon Imagine having a PC that fits in your hand and performs well enough to get you through the day (with power to spare). Such computers exist, but not all of them are created equal. I've tested plenty of these tiny form-factor PCs, and a lot of them might be cut

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The era of exploration

news.ycombinator.com Yiding Jiang 2026-02-05 09:23:57

Large language models are the unintended byproduct of about three decades worth of freely accessible human text online. Ilya Sutskever compared this reservoir of information to fossil fuel, abundant but ultimately finite. Some studies suggest that, at current token‑consumption rates, frontier labs could exhaust the highest‑quality English web text well before the decade ends. Even if those projections prove overly pessimistic, one fact is clear: today’s models consume data far faster than humans

Topics: data exploration learning rl sampling

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Alleged Chinese hacker tied to Silk Typhoon arrested for cyberespionage

bleepingcomputer.com Unknown 2026-02-06 03:39:01

A Chinese national was arrested in Milan, Italy, last week for allegedly being linked to the state-sponsored Silk Typhoon hacking group, which responsible for cyberattacks against American organizations and government agencies. According to Italian media ANSA, the 33-year-old man, Xu Zewei, was arrested at Milan's Malpensa Airport on July 3rd after arriving on a flight from China. Italian police arrested the suspect on an international warrant from the U.S. government. ANSA reports that Xu is

Topics: arrested linked silk typhoon xu

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‘Anthem’ Is the Latest Video Game Casualty. What Should End-of-Life Care Look Like for Games?

wired.com Megan Farokhmanesh 2026-02-06 05:43:16

Electronic Arts and BioWare will sunset their online multiplayer game Anthem on January 12, effectively making it obsolete. “Anthem was designed to be an online-only title so once the servers go offline, the game will no longer be playable,” BioWare wrote in the announcement. On August 15, the game will disappear from EA Play’s playlist. Right now, players can’t buy in-game currency, but they will be able to spend what they have until servers are offline. Developers at BioWare who have been wor

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Why don't we trust technology in sport?

feeds.bbci.co.uk Unknown 2026-02-06 16:15:57

For a few minutes on Sunday afternoon, Wimbledon's Centre Court became the perfect encapsulation of the current tensions between humans and machines. When Britain's Sonay Kartal hit a backhand long on a crucial point, her opponent Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova knew it had landed out. She said the umpire did too. Television replays proved it. But the electronic line-calling system - which means humans have been fully replaced this year following earlier trials - remained silent. Minutes ticked by.

Topics: calling eye human line wimbledon

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Starlink’s In-Flight Wi-Fi Is Faster Than Its Home Internet Speeds: Here’s Why

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-02-07 05:00:00

Starlink is nearly twice as fast as any other in-flight Wi-Fi option, according to the latest report by the speed test site Ookla. (Disclaimer: Ookla is owned by the same parent company as CNET, Ziff Davis.) The satellite internet company from SpaceX clocked median download speeds of 152 megabits per second and upload speeds of 24Mbps. That means that Starlink’s speeds in the air are faster than some internet providers on the ground. Those download and upload speeds were nearly twice as fast a

Topics: internet ookla providers speeds starlink

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Tennis players criticize AI technology used by Wimbledon

techcrunch.com Dominic-Madori Davis 2026-02-07 06:00:00

Some tennis players are not happy with Wimbledon’s new AI line judges, as reported by The Telegraph. This is the first year the prestigious tennis tournament, which is still ongoing, replaced human line judges, who determine if a ball is in or out, with an electronic line calling system (ELC). Numerous players criticized the AI technology, mostly for making incorrect calls, leading to them losing points. Notably, British tennis star Emma Raducanu called out the technology for missing a ball th

Topics: ai ball human line technology

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The Era of Exploration

news.ycombinator.com Yiding Jiang 2026-02-07 21:23:57

Large language models are the unintended byproduct of about three decades worth of freely accessible human text online. Ilya Sutskever compared this reservoir of information to fossil fuel, abundant but ultimately finite. Some studies suggest that, at current token‑consumption rates, frontier labs could exhaust the highest‑quality English web text well before the decade ends. Even if those projections prove overly pessimistic, one fact is clear: today’s models consume data far faster than humans

Topics: data exploration learning rl sampling

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Building the Rust Compiler with GCC

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-02-08 17:46:02

Bootstrapping Rust with GCC If you know one thing about me, it is that I love working on the Rust compiler. Some people kayak, travel or play guitar - and I stare at assembly, trying to figure out what I broke. This summer, I am taking on quite a large task: bootstrapping the Rust compiler using `cg_gcc` What does that mean? "bootstrapping" is simply a name given to the Rust compiler build process. So, what I am really trying to do is build a Rust compiler, without using LLVM - and using GCC

Topics: bit compiler function gcc inline

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This $179 portable projector has a 190-degree gimbal that has turned my ceiling into a cinema screen

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-02-08 11:00:38

Dangbei N2 Mini A compact, portable projector with crisp visuals and built-in streaming apps, the Dangbei N2 Mini offers a budget-friendly option for casual movie nights. Its clever, built-in gimbal makes even the ceiling fair game for an impromptu screening location. I don’t need an excuse to head to bed early, but I’ll take one if it presents itself. With the ability to project my favorite shows right on the ceiling of my bedroom, the Dangbei N2 Mini projector has quickly become a quiet favor

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If You’re a Prime Member, This Blink Wire-Free Video Doorbell Is Almost Free on Amazon

gizmodo.com Gizmodo Deals 2026-02-08 17:08:03

The new Blink video doorbell is finally getting its first deep discount and it’s coming as one of Amazon’s early Prime Day deals. This wireless model has yet to be discounted at all so this is a unique opportunity to beef up the security on your home at a fraction of its usual cost. Currently, Prime members can get the newest Blink video doorbell for as little as $34, a decrease from its original price of $69. That’s 50% off which is the lowest the price has ever been on this device. If you’re

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Development of a transputer ISA board

news.ycombinator.com Óscar Toledo Gutiérrez 2026-02-05 12:43:59

Development of a transputer ISA board I developed software for transputers in the years 1993-1996. A few months ago, I wrote some articles about my experiences, and most recently I developed a transputer emulator in Javascript After my transputer emulator in Javascript was working, I got curious about running my software on a PC computer. I have several PC motherboards with ISA connectors, and I decided to build a card compatible with the Inmos B004 (a single board to test transputer processor

Topics: board lines pcb schematic transputer

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Overthinking GIS (2024)

news.ycombinator.com Scott Sexton 2026-02-08 14:26:10

Overthinking GIS A roundabout way to downsampling data Maps in the Modern Era GIS is probably one of the best things to happen to cartography in the last couple hundred years. I say that with absolutely no knowledge of the history of map making, but GIS is wildly useful and consistent in how it is presented on publicly-accessible sites. I can go to the USGS National Map Viewer and am presented with more data and information than I could possibly ever find useful. Even more surprising is that

Topics: data lines map topo usability

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Pet ownership and cognitive functioning in later adulthood across pet types

news.ycombinator.com Rostekova 2026-02-08 10:21:51

Age-related cognitive decline is an increasingly pressing concern in public health, which may begin in early adulthood and accelerate with increasing age1,2. While much research is still investigating the precise mechanisms of cognitive ageing, previous studies have identified several contributing factors, including for example genetics, general health and lifestyle choices3,4,5,6,7. Cognitive decline is a major public health concern on both individual and societal levels due to its association

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Happy Birthday, GamingOnLinux – 16 years today

news.ycombinator.com Liam Dawe 2026-02-08 10:33:00

Time really flies huh? GamingOnLinux has now been around officially for 16 years. Over the last year or two we've seen a good few other sites shut down, some had big layoffs, others got sold and turned into gambling sites, and various got sold off to the owners of IGN but we're still here to keep reporting on everything related somehow to Linux and the wider gaming industry. A big thank you as always to everyone reading, commenting and sharing our articles. An extra big thank you to all our sup

Topics: ai big data gamingonlinux time

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Bose Soundlink Plus Review: Compromise Never Sounded So Good

wired.com Ryan Waniata 2026-02-08 08:03:00

With so many Bluetooth speakers out there, and more arriving almost daily, it can be easy to underestimate one that dwells in the middle ground. Sandwiched between the packable Soundlink Flex and the beefy Soundlink Max (9/10, WIRED Recommends), Bose’s new midsize Soundlink Plus (no, these aren’t streaming services) carves out its own niche thanks largely to winning sound with equal parts nuance and bravado. Like its siblings, the Plus looks and feels like a premium speaker with an accordingly

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Show HN: Flint – Write code your way while ensuring remote consistency

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-02-04 08:01:59

Write code your way while ensuring remote consistency. Flint empowers developers to use their personal style and formatting preferences locally, while maintaining a consistent remote codebase. By integrating with Git, Flint automatically formats code during pull and push operations. This approach prevents commits from being cluttered with formatting changes, making code reviews cleaner and collaboration smoother. Note Flint is currently in alpha. Contributions are warmly welcomed. Table of Co

Topics: code flint git local remote

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How AI can help you navigate layoffs, according to one executive producer at Xbox

engadget.com Unknown 2026-02-09 02:00:08

Can an LLM "help reduce the emotional and cognitive load that comes with job loss?" It's been a rough week at Microsoft. Following the news that 9,000 people are being laid off at the company, one Xbox executive offered some questionable words of advice for people on their way out: Find solace in Microsoft Copilot. As reported by Aftermath , Matt Turnbull, an executive producer at Xbox Game Studios Publishing who clearly did not lose his job recently, took to LinkedIn to let folks know, "You'r

Topics: ai help job linkedin turnbull

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EverQuest

news.ycombinator.com Jimmy Maher 2026-02-09 20:10:13

This article tells part of the story of MMORPGs. It isn’t always or even usually the pioneers who reap the rewards of the trails they blaze. As often as not, some pragmatic Johnny-come-lately pops in to make off with the booty. Such was the case in the MMORPG space in the late 1990s. There Ultima Online demonstrated that there was an audience for a persistent fantasy world where people could live out alternative existences together through the magic of the Internet. Yet it was another game cal

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Proposal: GUI-first, text-based mechanical CAD inspired by software engineering

iPod Linux – Linux for Your iPod

Breaking Git with a carriage return and cloning RCE

Mike Lindell lost defamation case, and his lawyers were fined for AI hallucinations

CVE-2025-48384: Breaking Git with a carriage return and cloning RCE

Blink Outdoor 4 (5-Pack) With Battery Extension Pack Is 54% Off, Making Each Unit Almost Free for Prime Day

7 days until doors open at TechCrunch All Stage — and up to $475 in ticket savings vanish

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Amazon Is Going Nuts, Gives You 2 Free Blink Cameras When You Buy One During Prime Day

China jumps ahead in the race to achieve a new kind of reuse in space

I replaced my Linux system with this $200 Windows mini PC - here's the verdict after a week

The era of exploration

Alleged Chinese hacker tied to Silk Typhoon arrested for cyberespionage

‘Anthem’ Is the Latest Video Game Casualty. What Should End-of-Life Care Look Like for Games?

Why don't we trust technology in sport?

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Tennis players criticize AI technology used by Wimbledon

The Era of Exploration

Building the Rust Compiler with GCC

This $179 portable projector has a 190-degree gimbal that has turned my ceiling into a cinema screen

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Happy Birthday, GamingOnLinux – 16 years today

Bose Soundlink Plus Review: Compromise Never Sounded So Good

Show HN: Flint – Write code your way while ensuring remote consistency

How AI can help you navigate layoffs, according to one executive producer at Xbox

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