cloudrouter.dev
Show HN: Skill that lets Claude Code/Codex spin up VMs and GPUshttps://cloudrouter.dev/I've been working on CloudRouter, a skill + CLI that gives coding agents like Claude Code and Codex the ability to start cloud VMs and GPUs.When an agent writes code, it usually needs to start a dev server, run tests, open a browser to verify its work. Today that all happens on your local machine. This works fine for a single task, but the agent is sharing your computer: your ports, RAM, screen. If you run multiple agents in parallel, it gets a bit chaotic. Docker helps with isolation, but it still uses your machine's resources, and doesn't give the agent a browser, a desktop, or a GPU to close the loop properly. The agent could handle all of this on its own if it had a primitive for starting VMs.CloudRouter is that primitive — a skill that gives the agent its own machines. The agent can start a VM from your local project directory, upload the project files, run commands on the VM, and tear it down when it's done. If it needs a GPU, it can request one. cloudrouter start ./my-project clFeb 13, 2026 7:02 PM
news.ycombinator.com
Virtual girlfriend apps are sharing and selling private user videoshttps://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=47004366Special Report: The Hidden Industry of “Virtual Girlfriend” Agencies and the Unauthorized Exposure of Male IntimacyA rapidly growing but loosely regulated digital industry is operating in a legal gray zone between adult entertainment and personal data exploitation: so-called “virtual girlfriend” agencies. Behind the façade of casual chat and video call services lies an organized structure of recruitment, monetization, and alleged violations of personal privacy affecting users worldwide.Evidence suggests that owners of chat applications such as 1vs1 Chat, TopChat, and Mixu subcontract intermediary agencies that recruit women, primarily from South America, to work as virtual operators. Their role is to engage clients in private conversations and intimate video calls billed by the minute. While the commercial nature of these interactions is clear, what happens outside the official platforms raises serious ethical and legal concerns.According to collected testimonies, many operators particFeb 13, 2026 4:14 PM
spacedaily.com
Europe's most powerful rocket carries 32 satellites for Amazon Leo network into spacehttps://www.spacedaily.com/reports/Europes_most_powerful_rocket_carries_32_satellites_for_Amazon_Leo_network_into_space_999.htmlKourou (AFP) Feb 12, 2026 The most powerful version of Europe's Ariane 6 rocket Thursday carried 32 satellites into space for the Amazon Leo network, which aims to rival Elon Musk's Starlink. The launch from Europe's spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana, on the northeastern coast of South America, is a first for Amazon Leo. The largest number of satellites ever carried by an Ariane rocket successfully separated andFeb 13, 2026 12:49 PM
spacedaily.com
Strange 'inside-out' planetary system baffles astronomershttps://www.spacedaily.com/reports/Strange_inside-out_planetary_system_baffles_astronomers_999.htmlParis, France (AFP) Feb 12, 2026 Surprised astronomers said Thursday they have discovered a star with planets in a bizarre order that defies scientific expectations - and suggests these faraway worlds formed in a manner never seen before. In our Solar System, the four planets closest to the Sun are small and rocky, while the four farther out are gas giants. Scientists had thought this planetary order - rocky first, thFeb 13, 2026 12:49 PM
bing.com
The 5 Best Clothing Subscription Boxes for Men, Tested by Style Editorshttp://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=6a892c1a38aa47e3827db9a28cde83bd&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.menshealth.com%2Fstyle%2Fg38479012%2Fbest-clothing-subscription-boxes-for-men%2F&c=2137130112985842863&mkt=en-usAlways a factor, price can vary quite a bit in the world of clothing subscription boxes. Fortunately, there is value to be had out there, in addition to a wide spectrum of price points to appeal to ...Feb 13, 2026 11:24 AM
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Dagmar Midcaphttp://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=6a8cdef851d7428bbc25d6dcb8c6ff41&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cbsnews.com%2Fteam%2Fdagmar-midcap%2F&c=12425214759135672211&mkt=en-usDagmar Midcap is a meteorologist and environmental storyteller at CBS News Atlanta who believes weather is only the beginning of the story. From the studio to some of the most remote corners of the ...Feb 13, 2026 11:04 AM
github.com
Show HN: Machine-readable CV portfolio (llms.txt, capabilities.json)https://github.com/vassiliylakhonin/vassiliylakhonin.github.ioI rebuilt my CV site as a recruiter/AI-friendly portfolio:One-page profile + downloadable CV 3 case studies (including private-sector SaaS/e-commerce launch) AI-friendly article briefs (summary + source links) llms.txt, capabilities.json, sitemap.xml, robots.txt, JSON-LD Live: https://vassiliylakhonin.github.io/ Repo: https://github.com/vassiliylakhonin/vassiliylakhonin.github....I’m testing what actually improves discoverability and credibility for program/PMO/compliance roles. Feedback welcome: what should I remove, and what signal is still missing?Feb 13, 2026 9:11 AM
spacedaily.com
JUNO VR system brings detector events into immersive 3D spacehttps://www.spacedaily.com/reports/JUNO_VR_system_brings_detector_events_into_immersive_3D_space_999.htmlTokyo, Japan (SPX) Feb 13, 2026 Researchers working on the Jiangmen Underground Neutrino Observatory (JUNO) experiment have developed a Unity-based virtual reality system that immersively visualizes detector geometry and event information. The new framework is designed to overcome the limitations of traditional visualization tools and provide a three-dimensional, interactive view of complex neutrino detector data. The VRFeb 13, 2026 5:20 AM
spacedaily.com
AST SpaceMobile deploys record low orbit cellular array on BlueBird 6https://www.spacedaily.com/reports/AST_SpaceMobile_deploys_record_low_orbit_cellular_array_on_BlueBird_6_999.htmlLos Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 13, 2026 AST SpaceMobile has completed the unfolding of its next generation BlueBird 6 satellite, deploying what it describes as the largest commercial communications array antenna yet placed in low Earth orbit. The Midland, Texas based company is developing a space based cellular broadband network designed to connect directly with everyday smartphones for commercial and government users. BlueBirdFeb 13, 2026 5:20 AM
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Swift observatory changes operations ahead of planned orbit reboosthttps://www.spacedaily.com/reports/Swift_observatory_changes_operations_ahead_of_planned_orbit_reboost_999.htmlLos Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 13, 2026 NASA has adjusted operations of the Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory to reduce atmospheric drag and prepare the spacecraft for a planned orbit-raising mission. On Feb. 11 the mission team temporarily suspended most science activities so controllers can keep the satellite in an orientation that minimizes drag and slows its gradual loss of altitude. Swift normally slews rapidly to observe tranFeb 13, 2026 5:20 AM
news.ycombinator.com
Ask HN: We're building a saving app for European savers and need GTM advicehttps://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46994985Hey HN, I'm Alessandro, founder of unflat.finance. We're an Italian startup building a stablecoin yield app for everyday Europeans people who have never touched a wallet, don't know what Morpho is, and have no interest in learning.What we do today: Users deposit euros via cooinbase pay. We convert to USDC, split their deposit across multiple isolated Morpho vaults on Base chain (each with different collateral types and borrowers pledging 150-200% of what they receive), and they earn 4-7% APY. They see one number: their balance growing daily. No wallet, no gas fees, no tokens. We have apps built for both iOS and Android, currently in beta.The market context: This category is exploding in the US. Axal (a16z CSX, $2.5M), Nook (Coinbase Ventures, $2.5M, ~7.6% avg APY, built by ex-Coinbase/Uber team), YieldClub ($2.5M), and Aave itself launched a consumer savings app with up to 9% APY and $1M deposit protection. They're all live or in waitlist. They all run on the same proven infrastructureFeb 12, 2026 8:52 PM
spacenews.com
ThinKom gets military contract to supply portable ground stations for satellite communicationshttps://spacenews.com/thinkom-gets-military-contract-to-supply-portable-ground-stations-for-satellite-communications/The contract will examine the performance of ThinKom’s “portable gateway” for use by dismounted forces The post ThinKom gets military contract to supply portable ground stations for satellite communications appeared first on SpaceNews.Feb 12, 2026 7:07 PM
nasa.gov
Shimmering Light in Egg Nebulahttps://www.nasa.gov/image-article/shimmering-light-in-egg-nebula/This image from NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope released on Feb. 10, 2026, reveals a dramatic interplay of light and shadow in the Egg Nebula, sculpted by freshly ejected stardust. Located approximately 1,000 light-years away in the constellation Cygnus, the Egg Nebula features a central star obscured by a dense cloud of dust — like a “yolk” nestled […]Feb 12, 2026 4:07 PM
github.com
Show HN: Scan your codebase for off-brand copy (open source CLI)https://github.com/zeronelabs/brandlint-clihey,built a cli that scans your codebase for off-brand product copy. think eslint but for your brand voice.`npx brandlint`it extracts user-facing strings (jsx text, error messages, placeholders, i18n), checks them against a voice template (professional, casual, technical), and reports issues with file and line number.works with anthropic or openai keys. nothing leaves your machine except the score summary if you choose to share it :)supports ts/tsx, vue, svelte, html, json, yaml, markdown, php, python, and more.would love feedback. what brand voice rules do you usually enforce in your products, if any?Feb 12, 2026 2:09 PM
sornic.com
Show HN: I built a Telegram bot that converts any article URL to audiohttps://sornic.comI read a lot of articles but rarely have time to sit and read them all. So I built @SornicBot on Telegram - you send it any article URL and it sends back an MP3 you can listen to right inside Telegram.How it works:Open @SornicBot on Telegram Send any article link Get back an MP3 in seconds It extracts the article text (strips ads, popups, cookie banners), then converts it to natural-sounding audio. You get 3 free articles per day.Just forward an interesting article link to the bot and listen to it later.If you prefer a web experience, there's also https://sornic.com where you can:Choose from 6 different AI voices Queue up multiple articles for back-to-back listening Download MP3s for offline use Get HD audio quality with credits The bot is free to use with a daily limit. Would love feedback on the audio quality and any article sources that don't work well.Bot: https://t.me/SornicBot Web: https://sornic.comMake sure to read the list of not allowed URLs before using it on the how it workFeb 12, 2026 1:40 PM
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Camera based true random number generator Betahttps://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46988432I’m an electromechanical engineer who usually tinkers with RPis and Arduinos more than software, but a few weeks ago I went down the rabbit hole of randomness. I read about Cloudflare’s lava lamp wall and thought: if they’re ultimately using cameras, why not use the image sensor noise directly?Modern CMOS sensors produce a lot of grainy, unstable pixels—even when pointed at a static scene. You can film the same white wall at 30 fps and never get an identical frame. That felt like a decent physical entropy source, so I built a TRNG around it and called it Aegis Optikon(.com).The pipeline right now looks like this: Capture frames from a camera (client devices) Extract “noisy” pixel data Whiten and compress it Send entropy packets to the server Mix multiple streams together Extract with BLAKE3 Attach timestamps and hashes per packet for basic verifiability I’m not a seasoned backend/security engineer—I leaned heavily on AI tools (Copilot/DeepSeek) to get the code into shape, then iteratedFeb 12, 2026 1:13 PM
flipcloc.com
Show HN: An aesthetic customizable online flip clock and my first ever apphttps://flipcloc.com/I know there are many flip clocks out there, but flip clocks are truly wonderful and my version FlipCloc is smooth, optimized, detailed, and fully customizable to match your workflow / aesthetics / mood.Often, flip clocks online feel half baked: choppy animations, bad flipping animations, lazy flap separations, sometimes not even distinct top and bottom flaps, zero customization, and so on. After playing with time related concepts in various projects, I wanted to build an app of my own and made this using WebGL and React. This is my first ever app and I’m quite proud of this beta version.Try the full experience for free in any browser. No ads, just a beautiful clock you can run in a tab, window, or PiP while working or studying. (One-time purchase unlocks saving custom themes, settings, and presets and is usable on the web, app, or screensaver.) You can start by trying out some of the different preset styles and then customizing it to your preferences.Key features:• Show/hide seconds, Feb 12, 2026 12:52 PM
europeanspaceflight.com
Eutelsat to Take Out Almost €1B in State-Backed Debt for New Satelliteshttps://europeanspaceflight.com/eutelsat-to-take-out-almost-e1b-in-state-backed-debt-for-new-satellites/European satellite communications operator Eutelsat is set to receive almost €1 billion in French government-backed financing to expand its OneWeb broadband constellation. In a June 2025 Investor Presentation, Eutelsat stated that it had already ordered 100 satellites from Airbus Defence and Space in December 2024 to ensure continuity of its current OneWeb service. The presentation […] The post Eutelsat to Take Out Almost €1B in State-Backed Debt for New Satellites appeared first on European Spaceflight.Feb 12, 2026 12:52 PM
github.com
Show HN: SuperLocalMemory– Local-first AI memory for Claude, Cursor and 16+toolshttps://github.com/varun369/SuperLocalMemoryV2The Problem AI assistants have amnesia. Every new Claude/ChatGPT/Cursor session starts from zero. You waste hours re-explaining your project architecture, coding preferences, and previous decisions. Existing solutions (Mem0, Zep, Letta) are cloud-based, cost $40-50+/month, and your private code goes to their servers. Stop paying → lose all your data. My Solution: Local-First, Free Forever Built a universal memory system that stores everything on YOUR machine, works with 16+ AI tools simultaneously, requires zero API keys, costs nothing. 10-Layer Architecture Each layer enhances but never replaces lower layers. System degrades gracefully if advanced features fail. Layer 10: A2A Agent Collaboration (v2.6) Layer 9: Web Dashboard (SSE real-time) Layer 8: Hybrid Search (Semantic + FTS5 + Graph) Layer 7: Universal Access (MCP + Skills + CLI) Layer 6: MCP Integration (native Claude tools) Layer 5: Skills (slash commands for 16+ tools) Layer 4: Pattern Learning (Bayesian confidence) Layer 3: KFeb 12, 2026 10:11 AM
science.nasa.gov
Reaching Top Speed in the Dolomiteshttps://science.nasa.gov/earth/earth-observatory/reaching-top-speed-in-the-dolomites/Cortina d’Ampezzo, flanked by steep-sided mountain peaks, is the site of several skiing and sliding events in the 2026 Winter Olympics and Paralympics.Feb 12, 2026 5:01 AM
