HP re-releases classic computer science calculator: The HP-16C

HP has announced the re-release of the iconic HP-16C calculator, now with enhanced speed, programming features, and modern design for professionals and collectors.

Should you normalize RGB values by 255 or 256?

Exploring whether to normalize RGB values by 255 or 256 in image processing, including confirmed facts, implications, and unresolved questions.

Benchmarking SurrealDB 3.x vs. Postgres, Mongo, Neo4j and Redis (With Fsync)

Benchmark results compare SurrealDB 3.x with Postgres, MongoDB, Neo4j, and Redis under full durability on identical hardware, highlighting performance improvements.

Build vs Buy a Prebuilt AI Workstation

Confused about building or buying your AI workstation? Discover the real costs, benefits, and when each option makes sense in 2026’s market.

Show HN: Streambed – Stream Postgres to Iceberg on S3, Supports Postgres Wire

Streambed enables real-time streaming of Postgres WAL changes to S3 as Iceberg tables, supporting Postgres wire protocol for querying without ETL or Spark.

Microcode inside the Intel 8087 floating-point chip: register exchange

Reverse-engineering shows 14 micro-instructions implement the FXCH instruction in the Intel 8087 floating-point chip, revealing complex internal microcode mechanics.

Mounted Prints and Cutters: What Goes Wrong Most Often

Caught between environmental damage and improper calibration, mounted prints and cutters often face issues that can be easily avoided with proper care and maintenance.

SQLite is all you need for durable workflows

Experts argue that SQLite, combined with Litestream, provides a simple, durable, and cost-effective solution for AI workflows and experimentation.