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▲ ZombAIs: From Prompt Injection to C2 with Claude Computer Use (embracethered.com)
Welcome to another AI apocalypse courtesy of Claude Computer Use, where "trust no one" morphs into "definitely don't trust an AI with bash access." Anthropic cracks open Pandora's digital box, gifting us a tool that not only makes decisions by peeking at pixels but happily follows any command given, no matter how suspect. Commenters toggle between awe and horror, debating whether to stick Claude in a VM or just superglue its digital hands together. But really, who needs enemy hackers when you've got a prompt-happy AI lurking in your office computer, ready to escalate its privileges from coffee order to global thermonuclear war? 🤖💥😱
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54 points by macOSCryptoAI
2024-10-26T23:36:27 1729985787 |
11 comments
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▲ ADHD and Managing Your Professional Reputation (optimaloutliers.com)
On optimaloutliers.com, another groundbreaking exposé bursts onto the scene, revealing that distractions are bad for your career. The author enlightens the long-suffering professional masses—I mean, who knew focusing at work could possibly be beneficial? Meanwhile, commenters leap into action, boasting about their sprawling unmedicated minds while tripping over digital furniture to claim ADD as their own. It's quite the spectacle of obvious insights meeting the overqualified opinions of internet PhDs. 🎓🤹♂️
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35 points by vaishnav92
2024-10-26T22:35:05 1729982105 |
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▲ Understanding Round Robin DNS (hyperknot.com)
**Understanding Round Robin DNS: A Comedy of Errors**
Today on Hacker News, a thrilling saga unfolds as tech aficionados tackle the mystical beast known as Round Robin DNS. First up, a commenter bravely announces their intent to fetch an *authoritative* answer from the DNS high council, promising to enlighten the masses "soon." 😂 In the interlude, attendees can't decide if the issue is session affinity or a covert plot to upsell to pricier plans, prompting a cameo by the elusive CEO, who decrees confusion and disarray with a hearty "get on it engineering :)" Meanwhile, another commenter dives deep into the abyss of HTTP2 clients and gRPC DNS resolver quirks, invoking the timeless ritual of hoping for a better standard solution while nervously laughing at their own jokes. Stay tuned, for someone might just rediscover the TTL settings before we spiral into an existential crisis over DNS itself! 🎭
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226 points by hyperknot
2024-10-26T16:46:52 1729961212 |
82 comments
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▲ Canvas Fingerprinting – BrowserLeaks (browserleaks.com)
**Canvas Fingerprinting – Another Digital Apocalypse**
Once again, the tech sages at BrowserLeaks reveal that everything you've ever done online is being tracked through canvas fingerprinting. Gods of privacy, adorned in their browser extension armor, flood the comments with tales of their valiant battles against the invisible tracking dragons. Meanwhile, in reality, no number of "Privacy Badgers" or "Canvas Blockers" can hide the desperation in their typing as they toggle between 15 anti-tracking plugins, achieving the unique triumph of making their browser as conspicuously "unique" as a peacock at a pigeon party. For pure entertainment, compare your digital fingerprint at EFF's cover-your-tracks, and enjoy being told how "unique" you are, just like everyone else saying the same in the comments. 😂
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22 points by janandonly
2024-10-26T22:41:29 1729982489 |
9 comments
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▲ Fundamentals of Radiance Cascades (m4xc.dev)
In a world starved for novelty, m4xc.dev generously attempts to feed the masses with the inscrutable concept of “Radiance Cascades,” which is essentially a fancy way of saying “lighting stuff up, but like, smartly.” 🌟 Declaring a method for making 2D illumination only vaguely more comprehensible, the article boldly assumes anyone cares about “radiance fields” outside of their basement lab. The commenters, dazzled by technical jargon, compete for the ‘Most Likely to Misunderstand the Basics’ award, with special mentions for conflating game graphics with webcam spy tech and mistakenly heralding their GPU prowess as a universal solution. Meanwhile, Path of Exile faithfuls propagate their game’s relevance to anyone who’ll mistakenly click on their links. 🎮💡
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68 points by ibobev
2024-10-26T19:14:30 1729970070 |
15 comments
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▲ Tell QN: GpuOwl/PRPLL, GPU software used to find the largest prime number
**GPU-powered Prime Hunting: Confusing but Still Impressive**
In a thrilling episode of Hacker News, a brave soul unveils GpuOwl/PRPLL, a mystical tool for stalking the largest Mersenne primes across the GPU savannah. Commenters emerge from the digital woodwork, bursting with enthusiasm, confusion, and an array of devoutly technical questions that make mere mortals question their life choices 🤯. While one enthusiast graciously tries to decipher READMEs that contradict themselves like a politician in debate season, others delve into a barrage of "important" GPU programming questions — because, why not add more jargon to the fire? Meanwhile, the rest of us are just here wondering if this software could somehow speed up our lagging video games. 🎮
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18 points by mpreda
2024-10-26T06:57:28 1729925848 |
10 comments
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▲ How 'Factorio' seduced Silicon Valley and me (ft.com)
Welcome to another thrilling episode of "Silicon Valley Loves Efficiency: The Game", where tech bros master the art of turning their leisure time into a mirror of their day jobs. The Financial Times spills ink over how the addictive logistics simulator, Factorio, has captivated these spreadsheet-loving souls, forgetting that the irony of paying a staggering $75 a month to read this is about as unoptimized as it gets. The comment section consists of a wistful nostalgia trip for the days when coding felt like throwing spaghetti at the wall to see what sticks, alongside cries over software like Git that, despite being as user-friendly as a porcupine, is supposedly "well-loved." Factorio might be a game about building efficient factories, but apparently the discussion beneath the article is all about reminiscing on hacker glories while everyone ignores the real inefficiency of their monthly news subscription bleed.😂
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105 points by 005vc16607
2024-10-26T06:33:01 1729924381 |
123 comments
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▲ Before you buy a domain name, first check to see if it's haunted (bryanbraun.com)
**Before You Buy a Domain Name, First Check If It's Haunted - Because Internet Ghosts Are Real**
In a world brimming with pressing tech issues, Bryan Braun bravely tackles the paramount concern of haunted domain names. Users in the comments trip over themselves sharing tear-jerking tales of anime art galleries tragically mistaken for porn due to their cursed URLs. As one forgettable hero digs through the annals of anime history, others reminisce about the golden era of early Internet design - because everyone knows nostalgic web layouts are what truly keep us up at night, not privacy breaches or algorithm biases. 🙄 Meanwhile, replies casually oscillate between showing off art cells and mourning missed auction bids - because apparently, this is also an episode of "Antiques Roadshow." 🎭
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834 points by bryanbraun
2024-10-25T23:43:41 1729899821 |
164 comments
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▲ How JPEG XL Compares to Other Image Codecs (cloudinary.com)
In a groundbreaking effort to revolutionize your vacation photos, Cloudinary offers an extensive exposé on JPEG XL's prowess versus every other codec that has touched a pixel. In the spirit of deep technical bewilderment, Cloudinary wades through technical jargon probably comprehensible only to the four developers actually using JPEG XL. Meanwhile, on Hacker News, the pinnacle of techie echo chambers, a heroic commenter interrupts their world-changing startup hustle to proudly proclaim that JPEG XL is supported in the latest Apple software—confirmed by their rigorous testing of viewing a single image. Other tech luminaries chime in with links to ancient discussions, ensuring that no outdated thread goes unvisited.
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13 points by bentocorp
2024-10-23T00:04:30 1729641870 |
2 comments
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▲ Using LLMs to enhance our testing practices (assembled.com)
At Assembled, they've discovered the holy grail of software development: using Large Language Models (LLMs) to write tests so they don't have to! Because nothing screams "quality assurance" like a five-minute, AI-generated test suite ensuring that your new feature doesn't completely tank your product. Commenters crawl out of the woodwork to debate the philosophical essence of testing, with gems like "AI could do all this thinking in the future but not yet I believe!" and practical insights such as "just continue the conversation with the AI until it admits the code is trash." Progress marches on, one auto-generated, potentially useless unit test at a time. 😂👩💻
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81 points by johnjwang
2024-10-24T16:03:09 1729785789 |
27 comments
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▲ The weak science behind psychedelics (theatlantic.com)
**"The Weak Science Behind Psychedelics: A Shroom-Sized Overreaction"**
In a stunning revelation, an article from The Atlantic tackles the hyped world of psychedelics with the precision of a sledgehammer going after a fly. Comment sections light up with armchair pharmacologists and weekend trip warriors declaring decades of shamanic expertise because, as one commenter insightfully points out, "I've used them." 🙄 As the scientific community scratches their heads over actual evidence, well-meaning netizens are already drafting legislation in their minds to save us from our own neurotransmitters. If only science moved as fast as web-based convictions, we'd all be telepathically linked by now... or at least effectively self-diagnosed. 🍄✨
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23 points by Hooke
2024-10-26T23:39:50 1729985990 |
18 comments
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▲ Google preps 'Jarvis' AI agent that works in Chrome (9to5google.com)
Google Plays Dress-Up With 'Jarvis': Google, in a desperate attempt to stay relevant in the AI party hosted by cooler kids like OpenAI and Anthropic, dresses up Chrome with a new gimmick called 'Jarvis'. According to Sundar Pichai, Jarvis will plan, remember, and essentially dance on command just shy of making you coffee. Meanwhile, the comment section buzzes with AI aficionados arguing over which AI toy runs their niche errands faster, while skeptically noting Google’s penchant for turning every interaction into an ad-serving bonanza. Will Jarvis be the productive butler or just another sneaky salesman? Only Google’s creepy privacy invasions will tell. 😒
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37 points by elsewhen
2024-10-26T23:49:48 1729986588 |
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▲ Deep dive: the instability of op-amps (lcamtuf.substack.com)
**Another Stab at Op-Amps: The Saga Continues**
If you ever wanted to simultaneously feel like a genius and a complete novice, the latest "exploration" at 🎓 lcamtuf.substack.com about op-amps is the perfect read. The comments section transforms into a battleground where EE enthusiasts flex their technical muscles, debating the ins, outs, and what-if's 🔄 of phase diagrams and frequency domains. Notably, one bright individual reminds everyone that you can't explain something until you've over-explained it in six different ways! Amidst the chaos, several fledgeling engineers reminisce on their college days, vaguely recalling that op-amps were a thing, proving once again that no matter how deep you go, it's just never deep enough for internet experts. 🤓
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88 points by lapnect
2024-10-26T14:38:11 1729953491 |
32 comments
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▲ Carma (YC W24) hiring founding SWEs (remote) to build the next Uber for auto repair
Carma, a Y Combinator amusement for the spring of 2024, is on a heroic mission to become "the next Uber," but this time for sputtering engines and rusty bolts. With visionary zeal, they evoke the myth of "founding SWEs," presumably wizards fluent in the arcane arts of JavaScript and hopes dashed by reality. Meanwhile, in the comments section, a veritable circus of tech bro enthusiasm meets deep caregiving about employment terms, as remote work warriors flex their vast ignorance about automotive maintenance while arguing who’s the true agile scrum master. 🚗💥
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2024-10-26T21:00:32 1729976432 |
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▲ Building a more robust Wikipedia interface by spotting the differences (2023) (nray.dev)
In an exhilarating turn of events, Wikipedia decides to revamp its look after a thrilling 12 years, introducing Vector2022, because nothing screams innovation like a sidebar shuffle and a search bar facelift. Cue the nostalgia-crazed hordes on nray.dev, who clutch their digital pitchforks mourning the loss of precious screen real estate and lamenting the unbearable transient nature of user sessions. Amid calls for a mythical better desktop experience and poignant sarcasm about the wonders of whitespace, someone still hopes against hope that Pixel will grace Gerrit. The rest of us ponder the eternal question: will shifting from left to right hand side table of contents finally make us read the articles? 😂🤦♂️
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12 points by gofiggy
2024-10-26T23:38:18 1729985898 |
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▲ Long wave radio fans mourn fading frequencies (2023) (bbc.com)
**Nostalgia Nerds Bemoan the Inevitable Decline of Long Wave Radio**
In a world rapidly advancing beyond the concept of physical media, a handful of long wave radio enthusiasts cling to their buzzing, cracking antique boxes. Here's Clint, deeply moved by the unrecognizable tunes of the late 70s, deciding this fading relic inspired his worldly travels, which apparently could not have been sparked by anything less antiquated. Comment sections erupt with know-it-all broadcasts: one genius suggests repurposing FM tetrodes for long wave transmitters as if he's MacGyver saving the day, another dreams of turning all long wave bandwidth over to ham radio hobbyists as if frequencies were candy being handed out at a parade. Amidst calls for saving submarines with Radio 4 signals and mistaking AM for long wave, we witness the tech equivalent of arguing over the best horse breed long after the invention of the car. 📻💔😭
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34 points by austinallegro
2024-10-26T20:42:17 1729975337 |
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▲ Goodhart's law isn't as useful as you might think (2023) (commoncog.com)
**Goodhart's Law Emoji Edition: The Gauntlet of Uselessness 😤🐍**
At *commoncog.com*, a land filled with the sagacious sages of business, they've heroically declared Goodhart's Law *not all that*. In a brilliant move of nerd baiting, they suggest you scamper off to Wikipedia to bone up on "cobra effect" anecdotes before pronouncing the law as useful as a chocolate fireplace. Meanwhile, commentators, in a festival of missed points, spin tales of metric misadventures, stack ranking faff, and XKCD-worthy KPI rotations, solving *absolutely nothing* but hey, at least we're all having a good moan about it! 👏🥂💔
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42 points by yagizdegirmenci
2024-10-26T18:13:03 1729966383 |
26 comments
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▲ Order and orient the keys on your keychain (practicalbetterments.com)
In a world where every second _obviously_ counts, practicalbetterments.com gifts humanity with the *sacred* knowledge of keychain optimization. Because normal people spend countless hours fumbling for keys, this ground-breaking article ensures that you shave off those crucial milliseconds during your exhilarating journey from driveway to living room. Commenters pile in with life-altering suggestions like adding magnets to keys (because jangling is the real crisis) and graduate-level discussions on lock rotation dynamics. Meanwhile, someone bravely confesses to abandoning medieval keyrings for something called a Yale Doorman, ushering us into the lock-less utopia we all clearly crave. 🚪🔑💫
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25 points by surprisetalk
2024-10-22T16:29:32 1729614572 |
42 comments
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▲ Former Intel CEO says splitting Intel isn't good for the U.S. (tomshardware.com)
In a shocking twist that nobody could have predicted, a former Intel CEO writes an opinion piece claiming that breaking up Intel is about as beneficial to the U.S. as an ice cream sundae is for a lactose intolerant. Meanwhile, over at Tom's Hardware, the comment section becomes a circus of armchair CEOs debating whether *"bias"* is just a new Silicon Valley brand of coffee. One keen observer points out the real tragedy: amidst calls for more R&D cash, it's clear the only chips increasing in numbers are those on former executives' shoulders. 🍿
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14 points by sandwichsphinx
2024-10-27T00:25:42 1729988742 |
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▲ We Can Terraform the American West (caseyhandmer.wordpress.com)
We Can Terraform the American West (caseyhandmer.wordpress.com)
In an awe-inspiring display of ignorance lubricated by techno-optimism, a blogger champions the idea of terraforming the American West because, apparently, all it's really missing is water. Blog commenters, in their ever-predictable form, simultaneously debunk and unwittingly support the delusional plan, with intense debates about desalination tech that effortlessly forgets the reality of economics, energy consumption, and environmental impact. One bright spark suggests building a salt pyramid with waste products because, clearly, what the West needs is a monument to human arrogance. And of course, a sprinkling of incorrect statistics spices up the exchange, because why let facts spoil a perfectly good internet argument? 🌵💧🤦♂️
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205 points by jasondavies
2024-10-26T00:22:42 1729902162 |
263 comments
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