aiocmaker.com
Show HN: Hazbin Hotel OC Maker – Create Original Characters with AIhttps://aiocmaker.com/oc-maker/hazbin-hotel-oc-makerHi HNI built a Hazbin Hotel OC Maker, an AI-powered tool that helps fans create original characters (OCs) inspired by the Hazbin Hotel universe.As a fan myself, I noticed that many creators struggle to turn vague ideas into a complete OC — especially when it comes to personality, backstory, visual traits, and tone consistency with the Hazbin Hotel style. Most tools focus only on images or only on text, so I wanted to combine both into a single workflow.What it doesGenerates original Hazbin Hotel–style characters (not existing canon characters)Helps define:Name & demon typePersonality traitsBackstory & motivationsVisual description suitable for artists or AI image toolsDesigned for writers, roleplayers, and artistsWorks entirely in the browser, no setup requiredWhy I made itI’m building a broader AI OC creation platform, and this is one of the first focused generators aimed at a specific fandom. Hazbin Hotel has a very distinct tone and aesthetic, which made it an interesting challenge Dec 14, 2025 5:56 AM
github.com
Show HN: A Call of Duty event clipper and compilation maker using Python and AIhttps://github.com/karimm-ai/NiceShot_AIHi HN,I solo-developed a Python tool that automatically finds and extracts key gameplay moments from long Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 gameplay videos. Saving hours of manual scrubbing through VODs to find highlights, kills, and other events.The tool does these things:Ingests long-form gameplay videos.Applies computer vision to detect (kills, deaths, medals)Generates raw highlight clips or compilations without needing manual trimming. Output: individual clips or a concatenated compilationPerforms bulk BO6 VODs analysis on a full Twitch channel.GitHub (work in progress or demo repo): [https://github.com/karimm-ai/NiceShot_AI]Would definitely love any feedback regarding the tool or monetization methods.Thanks.Dec 5, 2025 9:14 PM
printcalendar.top
Show HN: A Minimal Monthly Task Planner (printable, offline, no signup)https://printcalendar.top/Hi HN,I built a tiny tool because I couldn’t find a clean, distraction-free monthly planner that:1. shows a clean monthly task view 2. doesn’t require an account 3. doesn’t sync or store anything online 4. works offline 5. is printable 6. and keeps a minimal, distraction-free aestheticSo I made https://printcalendar.top/ — a minimal monthly task planner.It’s intentionally simple. No logins, no integrations, no dashboards. Just a small tool for people who want structure without clutter.Dec 4, 2025 5:29 AM
esa.int
EarthCARE lifts the clouds on climate modelshttps://www.esa.int/Applications/Observing_the_Earth/FutureEO/EarthCARE/EarthCARE_lifts_the_clouds_on_climate_modelsTrue to its promise, the European Space Agency’s EarthCARE satellite is now being used to calculate directly how clouds and aerosols influence Earth’s energy balance – the all-important balance that regulates our climate. In doing so, EarthCARE is poised to sharpen the accuracy of climate models, the very tools that guide global climate policy and action.Dec 3, 2025 10:17 AM
systemdesigner.net
Show HN: Systemdesigner.net – a free interactive system-design learning platformhttps://www.systemdesigner.net/Hi HN,I built systemdesigner.net, a free platform for learning and practicing system design, ML systems, and GenAI architectures.I originally built it for myself while preparing for system design and ML/AI interviews. I realized my workflow was a mess: reading a blog here, watching a video there, taking notes in Google Docs, and drawing diagrams in entirely different tools. When mentoring engineers I saw the same problem. I wanted a single platform where the material, the practice problems, and the diagramming were part of one continuous loop rather than scattered across the internet.Here’s what it does today:- Guided learning plans you can generate based on what you want to study (distributed systems, ML, LLMs, etc). - Every page has built-in quizzes so you can check understanding immediately. - In-page tools: highlight text, take notes, ask questions, get explanations, or have AI discussions on any concept. - Interactive whiteboards for designing architectures and practicing intervieDec 2, 2025 4:35 PM
nasa.gov
Mark Elder: Building the Future of Spacewalking for Artemis and Beyondhttps://www.nasa.gov/centers-and-facilities/johnson/mark-elder-building-the-future-of-spacewalking-for-artemis-and-beyond/For more than 25 years, Mark Elder has helped make human spaceflight safe and possible. As the International Space Station EVA hardware manager in the Extravehicular Activity (EVA) Office within the EVA and Human Surface Mobility Program, he leads the team responsible for the spacesuits, tools, and logistics that keep astronauts protected during spacewalks—and ensures […]Dec 1, 2025 11:00 AM
news.ycombinator.com
ClipE96: We Left the Clipboard Unguarded for 40 Yearshttps://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46051434In 1984, Apple shipped copy and paste. It was a miracle of usability—and architecturally broken from day one.Press Ctrl+C and the entire payload—bytes, formatting, metadata, embedded objects—dumps into a system buffer that any application can read. No auth. No logging. No revocation.The clipboard is a broadcast channel disguised as a convenience.The catastrophe: The clipboard is now the #1 data exfiltration vector in enterprise. 77% of knowledge workers paste corporate data into AI tools. Every paste bypasses your CASB, EDR, SIEM, and DLP. Your security stack guards the front door while users walk data out the side.The waste: 40 billion copy operations/day × ~100KB average = 4 exabytes of daily churn. RAM pressure, cloud sync, VM duplication—all unnecessary. Annualized: 83B kWh, 33M tons CO₂, $10B in energy costs. We're burning a small nation's power grid because nobody questioned whether copying a sentence needed to ship a document.The semantic lie: Copy and cut were always opposites,Nov 25, 2025 10:12 PM
npmjs.com
Show HN: Open-Source Visual Wiki Your Coding Agent Writes for Youhttps://www.npmjs.com/package/daviaHi HN,We’re Ruben, Afnan, and Theo. A couple of days ago we released the early repo for Davia and were surprised by how much feedback came in right away. We decided to turn it into a full open-source package you can run locally.Davia is designed for coding agents to generate an editable internal wiki for your project. It focuses on producing high-level internal documentation: the kind you often need to share with non-technical teammates or engineers onboarding onto a codebase. Writing this kind of documentation takes forever, diagrams are often missing, and most tools don’t let you edit everything locally or integrate smoothly with your workflow.Davia is fully open source. It produces an editable workspace: – Text lives in a Notion-like editor – Diagrams live on editable whiteboards – Everything runs locally and can be modified either in your IDE or in the workspaceOne thing people found especially interesting is that you can delegate the documentation to your IDE’s AI agent. Davia hanNov 24, 2025 9:49 PM
github.com
Show HN: Ilseon, a Minimalist Focus Filterhttps://github.com/cladam/ilseonI’m excited to share a new productivity app I recently released on the Play Store. It was born out of pure necessity to solve a problem I am constantly faced with: cognitive overload and task paralysis.Since traditional to-do apps only added to the mental noise, I eventually built a small tool for myself called Ilseon. I needed something that would actually reduce cognitive load.I have added some features that helps me in my daily chaos:Context filtering: I work better when I only see what belongs to the role I’m currently in (Work, Family, Health, etc.). Switching context hides everything else, which stops me from bouncing between unrelated tasks or getting overwhelmed by a big master list.Time blocks with a big visible countdown: This externalises time for me in a way alarms or calendars never did. It gives me one clear block to focus on, and the timer helps with time blindness without being stressful. Still figuring out if adding alarms is a good idea or not..A quick reflection loopNov 23, 2025 8:17 PM
nano-banana2.app
Show HN: NB2 Hub – Free Nano Banana Pro AI Image Generatorhttps://nano-banana2.appHi HN,I recently launched nano-banana2.app , a free, minimalistic AI image generator built around the latest Nano Banana Pro models.The goal: make it easy to generate high-quality, photorealistic images with precise camera settings, lighting presets, and character consistency — even if you're not a prompt expert.Key Features:Supports Nano Banana Pro models (Pro excels in text rendering, detail retention, and photo realism)You can try it here: https://nano-banana2.appI built this because I was constantly switching between AI tools trying to get consistent output for creative and product imagery. I wanted a fast, clean playground that focuses solely on the Nano Banana family of models, which recently gained a lot of traction in the AI image space.Would love your feedback on:What tools / controls / workflows you’d want next?Any use cases you'd want to see supported?If you've tried Nano Banana models: what results surprised you most?Thanks for reading — happy to answer anything! — ZaneNov 22, 2025 12:46 PM
spacedaily.com
Radiation hardened circuit platform expands space electronics developmenthttps://www.spacedaily.com/reports/Radiation_hardened_circuit_platform_expands_space_electronics_development_999.htmlLos Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 20, 2025 BAE Systems has unveiled new advances for its radiation-hardened 12 nanometer RH12 Storefront technology, designed to support space missions requiring resilient integrated circuits. The RH12 Storefront offers a comprehensive library of application-specific integrated circuit development tools and proven intellectual property cores, allowing customers to produce system-on-chip solutions suited toNov 21, 2025 9:30 AM
bing.com
Morningstar 529 Ratings: The Best Plans of 2025http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=6a898036ac45417da0fc6ab3329e8338&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.morningstar.com%2Fpersonal-finance%2Fmorningstar-529-ratings-best-plans&c=13963572126351141145&mkt=en-usA 529 college savings plan can be a powerful savings tool for future education expenses, as investments in the plan increase tax-free. While state tax benefits should be the first consideration for ...Nov 10, 2025 6:00 AM
bing.com
Calorie Counting: Does It Work for Weight Loss?http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=6a89d8991c61470ba3c4150c4675a128&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthline.com%2Fnutrition%2Fdoes-calorie-counting-work&c=14838057415352071876&mkt=en-usTracking your calorie intake can be a helpful tool for weight management, as it helps you understand your eating habits and create a calorie deficit, which is essential for weight loss. While calorie ...Oct 27, 2025 6:11 AM
nanophotoeditor.com
Show HN: NanoPhoto AI – Next Generation Photo Editorhttps://nanophotoeditor.com/Introducing NanoPhoto AI (https://nanophotoeditor.com), the revolutionary AI Photo Editor that transforms your creative ideas into stunning reality in seconds.The power behind NanoPhoto AI is its advanced Nano Banana AI engine. Forget about layers, masks, and confusing tools. Here, your words are the only tool you need. Simply describe what you want, and the AI does the heavy lifting. Imagine typing "remove the photobomber" or "swap this boring wall with a professional studio backdrop," and watching it happen flawlessly.But that's just the beginning. With this powerful tool, you can:- Enhance Images Instantly: Turn dull, blurry photos into sharp, vibrant masterpieces with a single click or command. - Create Consistent Characters: Develop a brand mascot or storybook character and maintain its look and style across multiple scenes—a game-changer for creators and marketers. - Transfer Artistic Styles: Apply the aesthetic of a famous painting or a classic film to any photo, unleashing yourOct 24, 2025 10:19 AM
trott.hattimatimlabs.in
Show HN: Trott – search,sort,extract social media videos(ig,yt,tiktok)https://trott.hattimatimlabs.inI built Trott out of frustration with my own “Saved” folders on Instagram and YouTube. I’d save reels and shorts—workout tips, recipes, travel spots—thinking I’d find them again later. But, like most people, I ended up with a black hole of unsorted videos: no search, no filters, and if I ever did find the right video again, I’d have to dig through the whole thing just to get that one detail I needed.When I tried looking for solutions, I found only genre-specific apps or tools that demanded manual uploads or new workflows. None felt like they understood how real users behave or save content. So I decided to build Trott.What makes Trott different?You can share any Instagram Reel or YouTube Short (TikTok support launches next week) to Trott, straight from your phone’s native share menu—no manual uploads.Trott uses AI to extract relevant info automatically (ingredients, places, products, etc.) and sorts everything for you.It’s fully searchable with natural language. Just type something likOct 15, 2025 11:43 AM
coinstate.co
Show HN: Coinstate View crypto prices across multiple exchangeshttps://coinstate.coHey HN,Last month, I wanted to buy some Bitcoin and noticed something strange: the price was different on every exchange. Unlike the stock market, crypto doesn’t have one official price.I tried using CoinMarketCap and other sites to compare prices, but they didn’t really help. So, I built Coinstate a simple, free tool that lets you see and compare live crypto prices from many exchanges in one place.It currently pulls data from Binance, Coinbase, Kraken, OKX, KuCoin, HTX, Bybit, and Gate.io, with Crypto.com and Gemini coming soon. You can filter by trading pair, sort by price, and see near real-time updates, no signups, ads, or paywalls.It’s a small side project, but it’s helped me find better prices when buying or selling. I’d love your feedback or ideas for improvement.You can also sort by highest last, bid, or ask price. Here’s an example for Bitcoin: https://coinstate.co/compare/btc?sort=lastPriceOct 14, 2025 4:21 PM
news.ycombinator.com
Ask HN: Has AI stolen the satisfaction from programming?https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45572130I've been trying to articulate why coding feels less pleasant now.The problem: You can't win anymore.The old way: You'd think about the problem. Draw some diagrams. Understand what you're actually trying to do. Then write the code. Understanding was mandatory. You solved it.The new way: The entire premise of AI coding tools is to automate the thinking, not just the typing. You're supposed to describe a problem and get a solution without understanding the details. That's the labor-saving promise.So I feel pressure to always, always, start by info dumping the problem description to AI and gamble for a one-shot. Voice transcription for 10 minutes, hit send, hope I get something first try, if not hope I can iterate until something works. And when even something does work = zero satisfaction because I don't have the same depth of understanding of the solution. Its no longer my code, my idea. It's just some code I found online. `import solution from chatgpt`If I think about the problem, I feOct 13, 2025 7:07 PM
photowand.ai
Show HN: Photowand – Turn selfies into professional photos with AIhttps://photowand.aiHey HN! I built this over a weekend after a frustrating experience with our wedding photographer.We paid $5,000 and got back a few dozen photos. The colors were off in several shots – too warm, inconsistent lighting, some faces looked washed out. I wanted to fix them myself, but photo editing is incredibly complicated. Photoshop has hundreds of buttons, layers, masks, adjustment curves. I spent hours watching YouTube tutorials just to adjust colors on one photo. There had to be a better way.So I built Photowand.What it does: Upload any photo, describe what you want in plain English, and get professional-quality results in ~20 seconds. "Fix the colors and lighting" or "change background to beach sunset" or "make this look like a professional headshot." No Photoshop skills needed.Try it without signup: photowand.aiHow it compares to existing AI tools:vs ChatGPT: - Better photorealistic quality (specialized model, not general-purpose) - 4x faster processing (20 seconds vs 80+ seconds) - BOct 6, 2025 4:22 PM
news.ycombinator.com
Agent Knowledge Needs More Than Just RAGhttps://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45435169When people talk about “knowledge for agents,” it almost always collapses into RAG. But knowledge can, and should—be treated as a first-class runtime tool, not just a context filler.In most implementations, knowledge lives in a vector database. Agents query it through a search_knowledge tool, often hybrid (keyword + semantic) with re-ranking. That’s essentially “Agentic RAG,” and it works well enough for a lot of use cases.But once you think of knowledge as runtime-accessible memory, other patterns open up:1. Dynamic Instructions Most serious agent use cases can’t just dump all instructions into the system prompt. Take a Text2SQL agent: it needs table schemas, column names, data types, and common query templates. You don’t bake all that into the core prompt—you store it and let the agent query the relevant slice when needed.That’s dynamic instructions: system prompt as RAM, knowledge base as disk. Core logic in RAM, path-specific instructions pulled from disk at runtime.2. Adaptive LeaOct 1, 2025 7:13 AM
spacenews.com
Kayhan Space releases free software to speed up satellite visualizationhttps://spacenews.com/kayhan-space-releases-free-software-to-speed-up-satellite-visualization/Orbital traffic software firm Kayhan Space released a free online tool Sept. 30 that it says will help researchers and developers visualize massive satellite catalogs, without the sluggish performance that often slows them down. The post Kayhan Space releases free software to speed up satellite visualization appeared first on SpaceNews.Sep 30, 2025 11:02 AM
