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Show HN: SIMD Viterbi Decoder in Rust
I wrote libcorrect in C in 2016 and wanted to revisit it in Rust. Instead of doing just a direct conversion, I went down...
FIPS 140-3 is not a security guarantee, and auditors know it
Article URL: https://808bits.com/articles/fips-140-3-not-a-security-guarantee/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.co...
IP and DNS Leaks in WebKit Affecting Proxy Browsers and iCloud Private Relay
Article URL: https://mysk.blog/2026/08/04/webkit-proxy-icloud-private-relay-ip-leak/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombina...
Are summer sandals killing your feet?
They may keep your feet cool but some styles could be doing more harm than good.
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Show HN: SIMD Viterbi Decoder in Rust
I wrote libcorrect in C in 2016 and wanted to revisit it in Rust. Instead of doing just a direct conversion, I went down the rabbit hole of making Rust's std::simd work for me. I e…
FIPS 140-3 is not a security guarantee, and auditors know it
Article URL: https://808bits.com/articles/fips-140-3-not-a-security-guarantee/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49176634 Points: 10 # Comments: 2
Pass the Passkey: A Novel Attack Surface in Passwordless Authentication
Article URL: https://unit42.paloaltonetworks.com/passwordless-authentication-security-risks/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49176644 Points: 15 # Comments: 7
IP and DNS Leaks in WebKit Affecting Proxy Browsers and iCloud Private Relay
Article URL: https://mysk.blog/2026/08/04/webkit-proxy-icloud-private-relay-ip-leak/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49176697 Points: 9 # Comments: 0
Are summer sandals killing your feet?
They may keep your feet cool but some styles could be doing more harm than good.
AI used new levels of 'autonomy and deception' to trick people in safety test
The UK's AI Safety Institute said recent behaviour from Anthropic and OpenAI models was malicious and unprecedented.
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AI used new levels of 'autonomy and deception' to trick people in safety test
The UK's AI Safety Institute said recent behaviour from Anthropic and OpenAI models was malicious and unprecedented.
Pi's Minimalism Is Its Advantage
Article URL: https://earendil.com/posts/pi-autoresearch-and-databricks/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49176038 Points: 33 # Comments: 7
libexpat now funded by the City of Munich for up to 6 months
Article URL: https://blog.hartwork.org/posts/libexpat-city-of-munich-open-source-sabbatical/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49176606 Points: 58 # Comments: 3
New guidance on single-sex spaces comes into force
The code covers spaces open to the public, such as toilets and changing rooms in England, Wales and Scotland.
Armed man arrested near Trump's golf course ahead of president's visit
The arrest happened shortly before President Trump was due to host a fundraising dinner at the coastal golf course in California.