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Show HN: Fostrom, an IoT Cloud Platform built for developers
Hey HN! Arjun and Sid here.Fostrom is an IoT Cloud Platform designed for developers to make it really easy to get started and scale fleets. We have Device SDKs (in Python, JS, Elixir, more coming soon), Typed Schemas, Per-Device Mailboxes, Programmable Actions, 4 Global Regions for lower-latency con
Three Former Google Engineers Indicted Over Trade Secret Transfers to Iran
Two former Google engineers and one of their husbands have been indicted in the U.S. for allegedly committing trade secret theft from the search giant and other tech firms and transferring the information to unauthorized locations, including Iran. Samaneh Ghandali, 41, and her husband Mohammadjavad
Reading the undocumented MEMS accelerometer on Apple Silicon MacBooks via iokit
Article URL: https://github.com/olvvier/apple-silicon-accelerometer Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=47084000 Points: 42 # Comments: 17
MMCAformer: Macro-Micro Cross-Attention Transformer for Traffic Speed Prediction with Microscopic Connected Vehicle Driving Behavior
arXiv:2602.16730v1 Announce Type: new Abstract: Accurate speed prediction is crucial for proactive traffic management to enhance traffic efficiency and safety. Existing studies have primarily relied on aggregated, macroscopic traffic flow data to predict future traffic trends, whereas road traffic
AIdentifyAGE Ontology for Decision Support in Forensic Dental Age Assessment
arXiv:2602.16714v1 Announce Type: new Abstract: Age assessment is crucial in forensic and judicial decision-making, particularly in cases involving undocumented individuals and unaccompanied minors, where legal thresholds determine access to protection, healthcare, and judicial procedures. Dental a
A Few-Shot LLM Framework for Extreme Day Classification in Electricity Markets
arXiv:2602.16735v1 Announce Type: new Abstract: This paper proposes a few-shot classification framework based on Large Language Models (LLMs) to predict whether the next day will have spikes in real-time electricity prices. The approach aggregates system state information, including electricity dem
Retrieval Augmented (Knowledge Graph), and Large Language Model-Driven Design Structure Matrix (DSM) Generation of Cyber-Physical Systems
arXiv:2602.16715v1 Announce Type: new Abstract: We explore the potential of Large Language Models (LLMs), Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), and Graph-based RAG (GraphRAG) for generating Design Structure Matrices (DSMs). We test these methods on two distinct use cases -- a power screwdriver and
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Army says it’s using AI to help produce doctrine, but acknowledges the technology’s flaws
"You treat it like a resourceful and motivated young officer who might not know all the information, but they can certainly assist you in cutting some corners and being a little more efficient," said Lt. Col. Scott McMahan, a military doctrine writer, according to the release. The post Army says it’
Pentagon CTO urges Anthropic to ‘cross the Rubicon’ on military AI use cases amid ethics dispute
His comments come as the Pentagon is locked in a high-stakes dispute with Anthropic about the U.S. military’s use of the startup’s Claude AI model in real-world operations. The post Pentagon CTO urges Anthropic to ‘cross the Rubicon’ on military AI use cases amid ethics dispute appeared first on De
White House looks to pilot AI, ‘empower CISOs’ in push to improve cyber resilience
Michael Duffy, acting federal chief information security officer, called the present technology moment “pivotal” and detailed steps leaders are taking to address it. The post White House looks to pilot AI, ‘empower CISOs’ in push to improve cyber resilience appeared first on FedScoop.
Single vaccine could protect against all coughs, colds and flus
Article URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx2g8rz7yedo Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=47080267 Points: 86 # Comments: 58
Federal CIO Greg Barbaccia tapped for two leadership roles at GSA
He will join GSA as acting director of Technology Transformation Services, taking over for Thomas Shedd, and serve as a senior advisor to Edward Forst. The post Federal CIO Greg Barbaccia tapped for two leadership roles at GSA appeared first on FedScoop.
Northrop, Brazil’s Embraer partner on KC-390 to pitch US, others
Under a memorandum of understanding, Northrop will explore options to develop an autonomous boom refueling system for Embraer’s KC-390, hoping to attract US and international customers.
Show HN: Ghostty-based terminal with vertical tabs and notifications
I run a lot of Claude Code and Codex sessions in parallel. I was using Ghostty with a bunch of split panes, and relying on native macOS notifications to know when an agent needed me. But Claude Code's notification body is always just "Claude is waiting for your input" with no context, and with enoug
Austal USA president to retire in June
“We are deeply grateful for Michelle’s vision, commitment, and the lasting impact that she has made on our organization,” Chris Chadwick, chairman of Austal USA’s board of managers, said in a statement announcing the change.
Move over, Best Ranger; the Army’s looking for the best drone pilots
The Huntsville competition is also meant to shape the selection and training of unmanned systems operators.
Cyber responses will be ‘linked to adversary actions,’ involve industry: White House
New national cyber strategy, expected last month, will be released “soon."
SpaceX and Blue Origin abruptly shift priorities amid US Golden Dome push
The largest U.S. commercial space companies recently shifted priorities toward lunar development, just as DOD pushes its next-gen missile shield plans.
PromptSpy Android Malware Abuses Gemini AI to Automate Recent-Apps Persistence
Cybersecurity researchers have discovered what they say is the first Android malware that abuses Gemini, Google's generative artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot, as part of its execution flow and achieves persistence. The malware has been codenamed PromptSpy by ESET. The malware is equipped to capt
INTERPOL Operation Red Card 2.0 Arrests 651 in African Cybercrime Crackdown
An international cybercrime operation against online scams has led to 651 arrests and recovered more than $4.3 million as part of an effort led by law enforcement agencies from 16 African countries. The initiative, codenamed Operation Red Card 2.0, took place between December 8, 2025 and January 30,
「データ不足」の壁を越える：合成ペルソナが日本のAI開発を加速
「データ不足」の壁を越える：合成ペルソナが日本のAI開発を加速
US Army lets soldiers flaunt their drone skills in first-ever competition
The event is in line with service plans to incorporate unmanned technology at every echelon of the force.
Chief Information Officer Open Recommendations: National Science Foundation
What GAO Found In February 2026, GAO identified five open recommendations under the purview of the National Science Foundation (NSF) Chief Information Officer (CIO), from previously issued work. Each of these recommendations relate to the Improving IT Acquisitions and Management GAO High-Risk area.
High Risk Research: HHS Should Publicly Share More Information on How Risk Is Assessed and Mitigated
What GAO Found Research that involves modifying pathogens that have the potential to cause a pandemic—sometimes referred to as “gain-of-function research of concern”—has been a topic of debate. Based on GAO’s review of literature and other sources, this research has advanced scientific knowledge of
Malicious AI
Interesting: Summary: An AI agent of unknown ownership autonomously wrote and published a personalized hit piece about me after I rejected its code, attempting to damage my reputation and shame me into accepting its changes into a mainstream python library. This represents a first-of-its-kind case s
CRESCENTHARVEST Campaign Targets Iran Protest Supporters With RAT Malware
Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed details of a new campaign dubbed CRESCENTHARVEST, likely targeting supporters of Iran's ongoing protests to conduct information theft and long-term espionage. The Acronis Threat Research Unit (TRU) said it observed the activity after January 9, with the attac
Old School Visual Effects: The Cloud Tank (2010)
Article URL: http://singlemindedmovieblog.blogspot.com/2010/04/old-school-effects-cloud-tank.html Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=47070680 Points: 6 # Comments: 0
US funding for global internet freedom 'effectively gutted'
Article URL: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/feb/19/us-funding-for-global-internet-freedom-effectively-gutted Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=47070658 Points: 36 # Comments: 9
Towards Efficient Constraint Handling in Neural Solvers for Routing Problems
arXiv:2602.16012v1 Announce Type: new Abstract: Neural solvers have achieved impressive progress in addressing simple routing problems, particularly excelling in computational efficiency. However, their advantages under complex constraints remain nascent, for which current constraint-handling schem
Memes-as-Replies: Can Models Select Humorous Manga Panel Responses?
arXiv:2602.15842v1 Announce Type: new Abstract: Memes are a popular element of modern web communication, used not only as static artifacts but also as interactive replies within conversations. While computational research has focused on analyzing the intrinsic properties of memes, the dynamic and c
A Koopman-Bayesian Framework for High-Fidelity, Perceptually Optimized Haptic Surgical Simulation
arXiv:2602.15834v1 Announce Type: new Abstract: We introduce a unified framework that combines nonlinear dynamics, perceptual psychophysics and high frequency haptic rendering to enhance realism in surgical simulation. The interaction of the surgical device with soft tissue is elevated to an augmen
Optimization Instability in Autonomous Agentic Workflows for Clinical Symptom Detection
arXiv:2602.16037v1 Announce Type: new Abstract: Autonomous agentic workflows that iteratively refine their own behavior hold considerable promise, yet their failure modes remain poorly characterized. We investigate optimization instability, a phenomenon in which continued autonomous improvement par
AI Impact Summit 2026
A look at the partnerships and investments Google announced at the AI Impact Summit 2026.
“No technology has me dreaming bigger than AI”
a stylized design resembling the Ashoka Chakra with colorful network lines and text reading "भारत 2026 INDIA." A vertical line separates it from the Google logo on the right, all set against a light blue gradient background with a faint grid pattern.
HHS’s reported AI uses soar, including pilots to address staff ‘shortage’
The department's 2025 tally of AI uses continues a trend of dramatic annual increases, adding deployments for unaccompanied minors data as well as agentic AI uses. The post HHS’s reported AI uses soar, including pilots to address staff ‘shortage’ appeared first on FedScoop.
Interior Department finding momentum with modernization
A senior official said the agency is incorporating bots in procurement processes, exploring emerging tech and building off lessons learned from other agencies. The post Interior Department finding momentum with modernization appeared first on FedScoop.
Northrop not seeking direct DoD investment for solid rocket motors, but suppliers might: CEO
“There’s just a lot of strategic synergy in those parts of our portfolio that we want to maintain ownership structure of,” said Northrop CEO Kathy Warden.
Military power begins with industrial strength
The defense supply chain today faces several structural pressures which make it difficult to meet operational demands. These must be addressed as part of any Department of War revitalization effort. The post Military power begins with industrial strength appeared first on DefenseScoop.
Navy weighs creating robotic autonomous systems commander amid unmanned push
Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Daryl Caudle said a robotic autonomous systems commander would coordinate across domains.
Navy brass sees future battleship as catalyst to scale next-gen laser weaponry
The U.S. military’s urgent need to counter cheap adversarial drones in multiple regions has heightened calls for directed energy weapons. The post Navy brass sees future battleship as catalyst to scale next-gen laser weaponry appeared first on DefenseScoop.
The Pentagon says it’s getting its AI providers on ‘the same baseline’
Military is still abiding by ethics principles, according to DOD research head.
Defense Business Brief: Saronic in San Diego; Zumwalts + battleships; SECNAV’s take on ship maintenance
Defense Business Brief: Saronic in San Diego; Zumwalts + battleships; SECNAV’s take on ship maintenance
Citizen Lab Finds Cellebrite Tool Used on Kenyan Activist’s Phone in Police Custody
New research from the Citizen Lab has found signs that Kenyan authorities used a commercial forensic extraction tool manufactured by Israeli company Cellebrite to break into a prominent dissident's phone, making it the latest case of abuse of the technology targeting civil society. The interdiscipli
IBM and UC Berkeley Diagnose Why Enterprise Agents Fail Using IT-Bench and MAST
IBM and UC Berkeley Diagnose Why Enterprise Agents Fail Using IT-Bench and MAST
Tribes in Alaska: More Clarity Needed on Concurrent Criminal Jurisdiction and Funding Opportunities
What GAO Found With few exceptions, in states subject to Public Law 280 (P.L. 280), Tribes share criminal jurisdiction with the state, rather than the federal government, when a tribal citizen commits a crime or, in certain circumstances, is the victim of a crime in Indian country. However, P.L. 28
AI Found Twelve New Vulnerabilities in OpenSSL
The title of the post is”What AI Security Research Looks Like When It Works,” and I agree: In the latest OpenSSL security release> on January 27, 2026, twelve new zero-day vulnerabilities (meaning unknown to the maintainers at time of disclosure) were announced. Our AI system is resp
National Security Snapshot: Intercontinental Ballistic Missile Modernization Faces Critical Risks and Opportunities
Our prior work on the Sentinel program and the Air Force’s planning for the transition from Minuteman III to Sentinel revealed multiple challenges and opportunities. Air Force’s Current and Future Intercontinental Ballistic Missile Systems Our key findings on the Sentinel program include the fol
Apache helicopters downed drones in air-to-air combat with 30mm proximity ammo
Gunship pilots test-fired APEX munitions, designed to pulverize targets with shrapnel.
Notepad++ Fixes Hijacked Update Mechanism Used to Deliver Targeted Malware
Notepad++ has released a security fix to plug gaps that were exploited by an advanced threat actor from China to hijack the software update mechanism to selectively deliver malware to targets of interest. The version 8.9.2 update incorporates what maintainer Don Ho calls a "double lock" design that
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