AI/ML Hacker News

Smaller, faster, safer: running Kimi and GLM at scale

A technical discussion on optimizing the deployment and scaling of Kimi and GLM large language models for better speed and safety.

Software Engineering Hacker News

Massively Parallel Postgres Backups

Analysis or implementation of a system for performing massively parallel backups of PostgreSQL databases to reduce downtime and increase efficiency.

Software Engineering Hacker News

The Billable Usage API: programmatic cost visibility for Cloudflare

Cloudflare introduces a Billable Usage API to provide developers with programmatic visibility into their service costs.

Software Engineering Hacker News

Use Task Runners for Common Coding Tasks

An argument for using task runners to automate repetitive and common coding tasks to improve developer productivity.

Other Hacker News

Kelly Criterion Simulator

A tool or simulation focused on the Kelly Criterion, used for calculating optimal bet sizes in gambling or investment scenarios.

Tech Business/VC TechCrunch

Influencers draw backlash for attending OpenAI’s first luxury trip

OpenAI faces criticism for organizing a luxury trip for influencers amidst ongoing tensions regarding AI's impact on society.

Cybersecurity TechCrunch

Apple challenges UK government’s latest demand for iCloud backdoor: report

Apple is legally challenging the UK government's request for a backdoor to iCloud, citing privacy concerns for global users.

AI/ML TechCrunch

Apple finally fixed Siri. So why does it feel anticlimactic?

A review of Apple's AI overhaul of Siri, noting that while it is now useful, it lacks a revolutionary feel compared to current AI agents.

Other TechCrunch

Outernet turns your saved posts into real-world adventures

Outernet is a new app that encourages users to visit real-world locations and events they have saved online.

Other TechCrunch

WhatsApp says it is is fixing an issue that disabled several accounts

WhatsApp is working to restore access to several accounts that were mistakenly flagged and disabled by Meta's systems.

Software Engineering Hacker News

Celebrating 45 Years of Kermit with the First New C-Kermit Release in 15 Years

C-Kermit, a long-standing file transfer and terminal emulation program, has released its first new version in 15 years.

AI/ML Hacker News

Show HN: Product analytics (and evals) for agent sessions on your MCP

A new tool for product analytics and evaluations specifically designed for agent sessions using the Model Context Protocol (MCP).

Open Source Hacker News

SearXNG in Rust

A new project implementing the SearXNG privacy-respecting metasearch engine in the Rust programming language.

Tech Business/VC TechCrunch

Sequoia’s Shaun Maguire leads $1B round for nuclear startup Valar Atomics

Nuclear startup Valar Atomics has raised $1 billion in a funding round led by Sequoia's Shaun Maguire.

Tech Business/VC TechCrunch

Base Power raises another $1B to save the grid using backyard batteries

Base Power has raised $1 billion to expand the production of its home battery systems to stabilize the electrical grid.

AI/ML TechCrunch

Congress’s favorite AI tool? ChatGPT

Records indicate that ChatGPT is the most widely used paid AI tool by congressional offices for drafting memos and summarizing legislation.

AI/ML TechCrunch

Wispr Flow is preparing to launch a meeting notetaker, updated terms suggest

Wispr Flow is preparing to launch an AI-powered meeting notetaker for summaries and action items.

Other The Verge

Europe’s AI labeling and transparency rules are now in effect

The European Union's AI Act transparency rules now require companies to disclose when AI is used to generate content or interact with users.

Hardware/Chips The Verge

The first-gen Kindle Scribe is a big e-reader and digital notebook that’s $150 refurbished

The first-generation Kindle Scribe is available as a refurbished device for $150, featuring an E Ink display and AI note-taking capabilities.

Other The Verge

Microsoft is bringing Xbox 360 games to PC

Leaked documents suggest Microsoft plans to allow developers to bring Xbox 360 games to PC and handheld devices via Project Helix.