Hacker News
1Have I Been Pwned 2.0
- The Have I Been Pwned website has undergone a complete rebuild with new features, including an improved search function with celebratory confetti animations, a dedicated breach page with targeted advice, a unified dashboard for managing various features, enhanced domain search capabilities, and the launch of a merchandise store, all while maintaining a playful yet informative approach.
Class action lawsuits vs EU fines
Discussion contrasts US approach of class action lawsuits with EU's regulatory fines for data breaches. EU's NIS2 law imposes large fines while US lawsuits provide small user compensation but don't drive meaningful change.Per-company email addresses
Users discuss using unique email addresses per service/company for better security. HIBP's new domain search restrictions make this harder as it requires paid subscription to see breaches across multiple addresses on same domain.New UI concerns
Users criticize the redesigned interface for looking less trustworthy, having excessive scrolling, and performing poorly. Some feel it resembles generic templates and makes the service appear less legitimate than before.
2DDoSecrets publishes 410 GB of heap dumps, hacked from TeleMessage
- DDoSecrets published 410GB of hacked data from TeleMessage, an Israeli firm making modified messaging apps that archive messages. The leak revealed sensitive communications, including those of former national security advisor Mike Waltz using TM SGNL to communicate with government officials.
Heap dump exposure
TeleMessage had public /heapdump endpoints exposing 410GB of server memory data. Debate over whether this was intentional, caused by legacy Spring Boot defaults, or due to careless configuration. Most content may be routine logs rather than messages.Signal foundation's silence
Discussion of Signal's lack of response to TeleMessage incident, contrasting with their aggressive stance against open-source third-party clients. Some suggest political caution, others question Signal's current direction post-Moxie.Security negligence
Criticism of TeleMessage's poor security practices, including unauthenticated endpoints and legacy tech use. Questions raised about how government agencies chose such an insecure platform for sensitive communications.
3Jules: An asynchronous coding agent
- Jules assists with GitHub repository updates by fetching code, planning changes, and implementing version upgrades, particularly updating Next.js to version 15 and restructuring to use app directory. The process includes code diff review, PR creation, and an audio summary feature for quick updates.
Agents hierarchy
Discussion about creating hierarchical AI systems with "boss", "lead dev" and worker agents, with some sharing real experiences of multi-agent systems while others express concern about potential chaos and degradation over iterations.Free vs paid debate
Debate around Google offering Jules for free initially, with some arguing it's a competitive advantage while others see it as a loss leader strategy. Discussion of whether free pricing matters if tool quality is good enough.Coding as enjoyment
Critique of marketing suggesting coding is a chore to be automated away, with developers arguing coding itself is enjoyable creative work. Debate about whether AI should handle "boring" tasks vs preserving craftsmanship.
4Making video games (without an engine) in 2025
- The author, a 20-year game developer, explains why they prefer making games without commercial engines like Unity or Unreal. They argue that custom tools and frameworks can be simpler, more reliable, and offer better control, while using C# as their primary programming language and various open-source libraries for core functionality.
Tooling dominates engine development
The real challenge in game development isn't the engine itself but the surrounding tooling - asset pipelines, editors, importers, and content management systems. Engine teams are typically smaller than tools teams.Custom vs existing engines
Debate over whether building custom engines is worth the time investment vs using established ones like Unity/Unreal. Custom engines offer control but take longer, while existing engines provide features but can be restrictive.Modern C# advantages
C# has evolved into a powerful game development language with cross-platform support, native AOT compiling, hot-reloading, reflection and source generators. It's shed its legacy limitations and become more versatile.
5Claude Code SDK
- The Claude Code SDK enables developers to integrate Claude's coding capabilities into their applications through programmatic access. It supports command line usage, multiple output formats, conversation management, and custom system prompts. The SDK can be extended with Model Context Protocol (MCP) for additional tools and resources from external servers.
Future of coding with AI
Debate over whether future coding will involve voice-directed AI agents vs keyboard interaction, with concerns about job security and discussion of humans being reduced to reviewing AI-generated codeOpen source vs proprietary
Discussion about need for open-source alternatives to Claude Code that allow using any model, with comparisons to existing tools like Aider and concerns about vendor lock-inCost and usage
Analysis of Claude Code costs, with Anthropic employees averaging $6/day but some spending over $1000/day, and users debating whether costs are prohibitive for personal projects
6Finland announces migration of its rail network to international gauge
- Finland plans to adapt its railway track gauge to European standards by 2027, with construction potentially starting in 2032. The change aims to improve security, military mobility, and cross-border connections with Nordic countries. The EU may fund half of planning costs and 30% of implementation.
Implementation challenges
Discussion of technical approaches to gauge change, including parallel tracks vs. complete replacement, historical examples like Spain's ongoing transition, and comparisons to past large-scale rail changes like the 1886 US gauge standardization.Strategic defense motivation
Focus on preventing Russian military logistics in case of invasion, since Russian forces rely heavily on rail transport. Changing gauge would impede their ability to use Finnish rail infrastructure for supply lines.Cost and feasibility concerns
Debate over project's practicality given estimated €10-15B cost, 15-20 year timeline, and limited rail connections to Europe. Some view it as political posturing rather than realistic infrastructure plan.
7Dilbert creator Scott Adams says he will die soon from same cancer as Joe Biden
- Scott Adams, the 67-year-old creator of "Dilbert" comic strip, revealed he has terminal prostate cancer that has spread to his bones, similar to Joe Biden's condition. Adams expects to pass away this summer and expressed sympathy for Biden and his family's situation.
Scott Adams' decline
Discussion of how Adams went from beloved cartoonist to controversial figure, with many expressing disappointment in his alt-right views while acknowledging Dilbert's earlier brilliance in capturing corporate cultureUser-sourced content
How Adams pioneered getting plot material from readers sharing workplace stories, a model now common among content creators on social media platformsFavorite Dilbert strips
Users sharing and discussing memorable Dilbert comics, particularly those about corporate absurdity, random number generation, security policies, and workplace dynamics
8Game theory illustrated by an animated cartoon game
- A webpage titled "The Evolution of Trust" with a loading indicator and an ON/OFF switch, featuring an extensive list of translations in various languages including Spanish, French, German, Italian, and many others, allowing users to access the content in their preferred language.
Power and cooperation
Discussion of whether power is necessary to maintain cooperation and prevent exploitation, with some arguing individual power is key while others emphasize collective organization and democratic institutionsGame theory strategies
Debate about effectiveness of tit-for-tat vs other strategies like forgiveness/defection, with clarification that optimal strategy depends on environment and error ratesTrust and relationships
Exploration of how established trust and character knowledge in repeated interactions differs from pure game theory strategy, emphasizing importance of understanding players' behavioral patterns
9Veo 3 and Imagen 4, and a new tool for filmmaking called Flow
- Google announces new AI models including Veo 3 for video generation with audio, Imagen 4 for high-quality image creation, and Flow, a new AI filmmaking tool. They also expand access to Lyria 2 for music creation and introduce SynthID Detector for identifying AI-generated content.
Prompt adherence comparison
Discussion of Imagen 4 vs other AI models' accuracy in following prompts, with users sharing test results showing ~60% adherence. Debate about evaluation methods and examples of challenging prompts.Professional vs open source
Debate about professional AI tools outpacing open source ones, particularly in video/editing capabilities. Discussion of Tencent Hunyuan's capabilities and whether open source maintains advantages for professional use.Impact on creativity
Concerns about AI's impact on creative work and artists, with divided opinions between those worried about creative jobs being displaced and others excited about democratized creative tools.
10AI in my plasma physics research didn’t go the way I expected
- A physicist shares his disappointment with AI applications in physics research, particularly in solving partial differential equations. Despite initial optimism, he found AI methods performed poorly compared to traditional approaches, and many published AI successes were overstated or relied on unfair comparisons.
Failures of PINNs and AI in science
Researchers found AI solutions like PINNs underperformed for complex scientific problems. Discussion emphasized importance of publishing failed experiments and need for scientific collaboration over relying on AI agents.Current AI usefulness vs hype
Debate between those seeing AI as revolutionary (citing tools like Claude, AlphaFold) vs skeptics who view it as overhyped. Discussion acknowledged AI's utility for specific tasks while questioning grander claims about scientific breakthroughs.Academic incentives and publishing
Researchers face pressure to present favorable results, leading to potential misleading claims. AI papers particularly prone to overstating capabilities due to funding/career incentives and difficulty replicating results.