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1. Show HN: I was curious about spherical helix, ended up making this visualization Total comment counts : 58 Summary Summary: The article explains moving objects in 3D space using parametric equations—x(t), y(t), z(t)—to define position over time. It starts with simple oscillations along axes via cos and sin, producing shapes like a circle in the xy-plane, and then builds a spiral by letting the radius grow with time. A z component adds depth, producing a helix....

1. How we exploited CodeRabbit: From simple PR to RCE and write access on 1M repos Total comment counts : 29 Summary Kudelski Security’s blog details how researchers gained remote code execution on CodeRabbit’s production servers, leaked API tokens, accessed PostgreSQL, and obtained read/write access to about 1 million code repositories (including private ones). The write-up, released after Black Hat USA, explains how these vulnerabilities manifested and how CodeRabbit quickly remediated the issues in January 2025....

1. Show HN: Whispering – Open-source, local-first dictation you can trust Total comment counts : 18 Summary The text says feedback is read and taken seriously, directs users to documentation for available qualifiers, and notes repeated loading errors that require the page to be reloaded. Top 1 Comment Summary The writer is looking for a tool like this, has tried Whisprflow and Aqua Voice, wants to use their own API key and store more context locally, and asks how data is stored and how to access it....

1. Claudia – Desktop companion for Claude code Total comment counts : 43 Summary error Top 1 Comment Summary The article discusses the proliferation of similar tools in a specific tech space, noting both the exploration and redundancy in new developments. The author observes that many tools replicate existing functionalities with minor variations, primarily in service lock-in. This pattern suggests an impending need for consolidation, as many recent offerings do little more than repackage existing solutions rather than provide unique value....

1. Steve Wozniak: Life to me was never about accomplishment, but about happiness Total comment counts : 58 Summary The article discusses a personal reflection from a former Apple employee who feels content despite not being as wealthy as Steve Wozniak. While he sold his Apple stock early, he prioritizes happiness over wealth, contributing to museums and enjoying a fulfilling life. He emphasizes the insignificance of extreme wealth beyond a certain point and expresses gratitude for his experiences and the philosophical outlook on life he developed in his youth....

1. FFmpeg 8.0 adds Whisper support Total comment counts : 53 Summary error Top 1 Comment Summary Whisper is a powerful AI transcription tool that significantly improves workflows when used with Subtitle Edit, a user-friendly interface for editing transcriptions. For optimal results, use Faster-Whisper-XXL or large-v2 models, and consider editing transcripts using Subtitle Edit’s error-fixing features. Users with Nvidia cards may need to add a specific command for proper functioning, and reinstalling Torch libraries can resolve common errors....

1. Wikipedia loses challenge against Online Safety Act Total comment counts : 83 Summary Wikipedia’s parent organization, the Wikimedia Foundation, lost a legal challenge to the UK’s Online Safety Act, which could require identity verification from its contributors, potentially threatening their privacy. The High Court emphasized the responsibility of Ofcom and the UK government to protect Wikipedia. The foundation argued that classifying Wikipedia as a “Category 1” site would impose excessive regulations designed for larger social media platforms....

1. How I code with AI on a budget/free Total comment counts : 51 Summary The author discusses using various free AI models for coding tasks, emphasizing the advantages of accessing multiple platforms for different perspectives. They highlight Claude.ai for planning and solving complex problems, while cautioning about Grok’s potential misinformation issues. The author prefers using AI in web chats for problem-solving due to their effectiveness over agent frameworks that may convolute requests....

1. Show HN: The current sky at your approximate location, as a CSS gradient Total comment counts : 57 Summary error Top 1 Comment Summary The author reflects on their early career in 3D navigation software, where they aimed to create a realistic sky model based on environmental factors using literature like Preetham’s “A Practical Analytic Model for Daylight.” Despite the sophisticated approach, management preferred simpler solutions, like a basic blue rectangle for daytime skies....