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UniX AI Makes Its Official Debut at CES 2026, Marking a New Era of Mass-Produced Humanoid Robotics
The MarketWatch News Department was not involved in the creation of this content. LAS VEGAS, Jan. 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The International Consumer Electronics Show of 2026 becomes a place to ...
Whatever happened to Unix workstations?
These powerful computers ruled technical tasks in the '80s and '90s. Can you still find one today?
Show HN: GLinksWWW – A browser for power users tired of repetitive copy-pasting
I built gLinksWWW, a lightweight standalone browser (Windows/Linux) designed for heavy multitaskers who are exhausted by repetitive workflows. Its core feature is a built-in 18-slot multi-clipboard manager that allows you to store and paste data using dedicated hotkeys (0-9, F1-F8), effectively breaking the single copy-paste limitation. It also features a unique retro-classic UI, zero-tracking privacy, and a native download progress tracker on the taskbar. Detailed feature list, screenshots
Show HN: Fortress Language: Cybersecurity DSL
Fortress is a new programming language made for cybersecurity that mix Python like ease with C like speed.It is made for OSINT, Recon and reporting.Example code -->compute("Hello World") //This prints Hello WorldIt is cross platform for mac, windows and linux.Download from here --> https://forthackers.pages.dev/ (official website)or go to github -->https://github.com/CzaxStudio/FortressThanks for your time.
Show HN: Dialtone watcher – what is my laptop doing and am I normal
Hi HN we are Andrew and Dex. We built dialtone watcher, a small Go agent for macOS and Linux with a very specific goal: tell me what my machine is doing all day and help me compare that with others.What it does so far:- Watches running processes, CPU and memory use, and active network endpoints.- Groups traffic into human sized summaries by process, domain, and coarse protocol like HTTPS, DNS, QUIC, and Postgres.- Stores a local summary and can post bounded rollups to the dialtoneapp.com api so
Show HN: Lag – Super fast comms (now avail on CLI)
I have been building a latency focused voice communication service. We have rolled out the webapp and desktop apps and we thought whats next.We created a CLI tui based application that allows you to communicate with voice through your terminal. Currently works on macos and most linux flavours (we are still trying to test these on different platforms)We are also releasing (soon) a self hosted voice stack that you can run in your own terminal as well as releasing the interactive MCP that will allo
Show HN: ResonanceNet – Proof-of-Training Blockchain
I built a Proof-of-Training L1 blockchain where miners train a shared MinGRU neural network instead of computing SHA-256 hashes. Every block makes the model smarter.Key differences from Bitcoin:
- Miners compete on validation loss improvement, not hash targets
- Each block contains a verifiable model checkpoint
- The network produces a publicly available AI model as a byproduct
- MinGRU architecture is ~388x more parameter-efficient than TransformersTechnical details:
- 65K lines of C++20, build
Show HN: SysUpdate – Universal Linux package manager updater
Hi HN,<p>I wrote SysUpdate because I kept forgetting which package manager a distro used when jumping between systems.<p>The tool detects the distro and updates all available package managers automatically (apt, dnf, pacman, zypper, etc).<p>It’s a simple Bash tool and should work on most distributions.<p>Tested on:
Arch, Fedora, Ubuntu, Debian, Linux Mint, OpenSUSE Tumbleweed.<p>Feedback or distro edge cases are welcome.
Built a 1.3M-line agent-native OS in Rust while homeless. What now?
I’m going to be straight about my situation because I don’t know where else to turn.My dad was diagnosed with cancer. While he was in hospital, the council emptied his house. Everything I owned was in that house. £20,000+ of equipment, years of research, a server with thousands of hours of work. Locks of my kids’ hair. Photos. All thrown in a tip.My family turned my dying dad against me. I ended up living with someone suffering from paranoid psychosis. That’s where I built most of what I’m about
NVIDIA hiring engineers to optimize Linux gaming performance
NVIDIA hiring engineers to optimize Linux gaming via Proton. Could signal handheld gaming push or desktop improvements. What this means for gamers.
A Modder Just Ported Linux to the PlayStation 5
A crafty modder finds a way to install Linux on the PS5, offering an eye-catching look at what Sony's console can truly do ...
Best Linux-Friendly Network Security Providers for Small Business: Top 5 Compared
Compare the top 5 Linux-friendly network security providers for small businesses. Discover reliable tools, features, and protection solutions designed for Linux environments.
Google's most-used app is finally coming to the hottest new computers
Love power-efficient ARM-based laptops but don't care for Windows? Google's finally working on Chrome for Linux.
Nine CrackArmor Flaws in Linux AppArmor Enable Root Escalation, Bypass Container Isolation
Nine CrackArmor flaws in Linux AppArmor since 2017 enable root escalation and container bypass, putting 12.6M systems at risk.
Windows 12 could be the tipping point that finally pushes you to Linux - here's why
Windows 12 could be the tipping point that finally pushes you to Linux - here's why ...
I tested Omega Linux to see if it can revitalize an old PC, and it made Ubuntu distributions look bad
I tested Omega Linux to see if it can revitalize an old PC, and it made Ubuntu distributions look bad ...
Windows vs macOS vs Linux vs ChromeOS: Which Operating System Is Best for You in 2026?
Compare Windows, macOS, Linux, and ChromeOS in 2026 to find the operating system that fits your workflow, gaming, or creative needs with ease.
How to diagnose your slow-booting Linux PC in seconds - without spending a dime
How to diagnose your slow-booting Linux PC in seconds - without spending a dime ...
The 7 Linux apps I install on every fresh system (no terminal required)
These are essential and a must-install for my fresh Linux desktops.
Bill Gates FURIOUS As ASUS DITCHES Microsoft For Linux!
Bill Gates FURIOUS As ASUS DITCHES Microsoft For Linux! ASUS has just done the unthinkable, cutting Windows out of most of ...