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jamesdwilsonon ComfyUI workflow that writes and performs a whole radio drama locally

what i want is to do something similar: to create a "video" of an old timey radio show, that is, creating visuals for shows that were already made long ago.

jamesdwilsonon Ask HN: How are you using AI to learn?

I told my system prompt to randomly inject contextually appropriate words and idioms of languages i want to learn into its responses.

jamesdwilsonon Europe's fires are just the start

this is really interesting. i bet they want to put dc's on it.

jamesdwilsonon Europe's fires are just the start

Isn't it primarily arson? == Europe is currently facing a dual crisis of arson-driven wildfires and coordinated sabotage operations. In the summer of 2026, extreme heatwaves have exacerbated wildfire seasons in France, Spain, and Italy, where authorities have linked many blazes to deliberate human ignition. French Interior Minister Sébastien Lecornu reported 162 arrests for suspected arson since early July, noting that 90% of forest fires in France are human-caused. Investigators in Italy’s Calabria region uncovered disturbing tactics, including the release of cats with flammable-soaked rags tied to their tails to spread fire.

Beyond accidental or opportunistic arson, Europe has experienced a wave of state-sponsored sabotage in 2024 and 2025, primarily attributed to Russian intelligence. These attacks involved incendiary devices in packages sent to logistics hubs like DHL in Germany, the UK, and Poland, as well as targeted fires at an IKEA in Vilnius and a warehouse in London. Authorities consider these acts of hybrid warfare aimed at disrupting critical infrastructure and testing delivery channels for larger attacks on the US and Canada.

Key developments in European arson include:

Wildfire Arson: France arrested 162 suspects since July 6, 2026, while Spain’s deadliest blaze in 40 years killed 13 people in Almería. Calabrian Tactics: Italian officials found evidence of calculated arson using delayed ignition devices and animals to accelerate fire spread in southern Italy. Sabotage Network: Russian agents have been linked to multiple arson attacks across England, Poland, Lithuania, and Germany, with several suspects convicted or charged for acts of terrorism and espionage. Legal Fragmentation: The EU lacks a harmonized definition of arson or a centralized criminal database, forcing reliance on fragmented national investigations despite advanced satellite monitoring systems like Copernicus.

jamesdwilsonon Frieve Vinyl Explained – Microscopic stylus/groove physics simulation

i want to click open and bring in a real vinyl scan

jamesdwilsonon Show HN: Minimalist editor that lives in browser, stores everything in the URL

very easy for the server to intentionally (or by compromise) add a one liner to send the hash text up.

jamesdwilsonon Optician Sans – A free font based on historical eye charts and optotypes

it was derived from eye charts that are explicitly designed to find defects in your eyes - it is not a coincidence the O and C look similar.

jamesdwilsonon Ask HN: What's the tightest loop for vibe coding you know of?

Yes a dev server. I can use a file watcher and on the JS side do the automatic page refresh there too, but was curious about local options. I haven't tried Cursor.

jamesdwilsonon Mapbox Geospatial MCP Server

can you please elaborate on how this will be helpful for vacation planning? maybe i lack imagination.

jamesdwilsonon Sneakers (1992) – 4K makeover sourced from the original camera negative

You might be right, but keep in mind actors often adopt variations for their names and may not even be consistent.

jamesdwilsonon Introducing a terms of use and updated privacy notice for Firefox

they have a history of "comingling" goods that claim to be from the manufacturer but sometimes are not.

jamesdwilsonon Ask HN: Who wants to be hired? (February 2025)

  Location: Tyler, TX
  Remote: Yes
  Willing to relocate: No
  Technologies: Extensive experience in AI/ML, IoT, Smart Cities, Cybersecurity, Digital Platforms, and Emerging Tech. Proficient in scalable system architectures, cloud, AI, and creating innovative, user-focused solutions.
  Résumé/CV: https://jameswilson.name/resume
  Email: james@jameswilson.name

About Me: Strategic Leadership & Innovation • 20+ years of experience bridging cutting-edge technology with practical business solutions. • Former Chief AI Strategist at BotOracle, driving AI-powered strategies and infrastructure to scale rapidly and transform operations. • Founding architect for the fastest-growing company in the U.S. (Inc. Magazine #1).

Product Development Expertise • Developed impactful solutions, including an IoT system for President Trump, AI tools for cancer detection, and an AI education platform for Foxconn’s industrial clients. • Spearheaded the creation of Johnson Controls’ Verasys, an award-winning smart building platform.

Cybersecurity & AI Advocacy • Designed IoT systems under high-security constraints, including for the U.S. Secret Service. • Regular speaker on AI and cybersecurity, including at the Tyler Area Chamber of Commerce Cybersecurity Conference alongside the Department of Homeland Security. • Engaged with Leadership Tyler’s Catalyst 100, exploring AI’s transformative potential for East Texas industries.

Consultancy & Community Impact • Founder of a consultancy offering bespoke web and mobile solutions to businesses of all sizes, with a focus on digital transformation. • Led Wisconsin’s first crypto meetup, directing Bitcoin MKE for 5 years. • Delivered workshops blending AI, automation, and cybersecurity tailored to industries like estate planning and financial services.

Clear, Actionable Strategy • Specializes in uncovering opportunities in AI, digital platforms, and smarter systems. • Focuses on streamlining workflows, enhancing client engagement, and addressing cybersecurity challenges with practical, jargon-free advice.

jamesdwilsonon Adobe's new AI tool can edit 10k images in one click

I guess there's more to it but, if you have to do all this work on lots of the backgrounds of images.. shouldn't the assets be separate in the first place? I know that's not always the case but.. IDK seems kind of contrived.

jamesdwilsonon Adobe's new AI tool can edit 10k images in one click

The click out to their product page is getting blocked by ABP because it is a tracking link.. is this whole article an ad?

   hxxp://adobe.prf.hn/click/camref:1011l3IdQV/pubref:__vg0116awD__24106663__________________/[p_id:1011l394533]/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.adobe.com%2Fproducts%2Ffirefly.html

jamesdwilsonon Ask HN: Who wants to be hired? (January 2025)

  Location: Tyler, TX
  Remote: Yes
  Willing to relocate: No
  Technologies: Extensive experience in AI/ML, IoT, Smart Cities, Cybersecurity, Digital Platforms, and Emerging Tech. Proficient in scalable system architectures, cloud, AI, and creating innovative, user-focused solutions.
  Résumé/CV: https://jameswilson.name
  Email: james@jameswilson.name

About Me: Strategic Leadership & Innovation • 20+ years of experience bridging cutting-edge technology with practical business solutions. • Former Chief AI Strategist at BotOracle, driving AI-powered strategies and infrastructure to scale rapidly and transform operations. • Founding architect for the fastest-growing company in the U.S. (Inc. Magazine #1).

Product Development Expertise • Developed impactful solutions, including an IoT system for President Trump, AI tools for cancer detection, and an AI education platform for Foxconn’s industrial clients. • Spearheaded the creation of Johnson Controls’ Verasys, an award-winning smart building platform.

Cybersecurity & AI Advocacy • Designed IoT systems under high-security constraints, including for the U.S. Secret Service. • Regular speaker on AI and cybersecurity, including at the Tyler Area Chamber of Commerce Cybersecurity Conference alongside the Department of Homeland Security. • Engaged with Leadership Tyler’s Catalyst 100, exploring AI’s transformative potential for East Texas industries.

Consultancy & Community Impact • Founder of a consultancy offering bespoke web and mobile solutions to businesses of all sizes, with a focus on digital transformation. • Led Wisconsin’s first crypto meetup, directing Bitcoin MKE for 5 years. • Delivered workshops blending AI, automation, and cybersecurity tailored to industries like estate planning and financial services.

Clear, Actionable Strategy • Specializes in uncovering opportunities in AI, digital platforms, and smarter systems. • Focuses on streamlining workflows, enhancing client engagement, and addressing cybersecurity challenges with practical, jargon-free advice.

jamesdwilsonon Show HN: I made a free animator. Think Adobe Illustrator but for animation

..hence the reason apple killed it ;)

jamesdwilsonon Chainguard Images now available on Docker Hub

If a primary goal of a consumer of the images is security, how can we trust the images not to have backdoors or virusesesses [extra s added for comedy]?

jamesdwilsonon Jail time for open source AI models

To be clear, I am not advocating it, I just expect that as a resolution.

jamesdwilsonon Any Technology Indistinguishable from Magic Is Hiding Something

yes.

https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=39677525

jamesdwilsonon Any Technology Indistinguishable from Magic Is Hiding Something

because running your own locally will become illegal or cost prohibitive very soon.

jamesdwilsonon A generalist AI agent for 3D virtual environments

touché. the real power is the ability to blame the computer, isn't it?

jamesdwilsonon A generalist AI agent for 3D virtual environments

    DeepMind> kill dissidents

jamesdwilsonon A generalist AI agent for 3D virtual environments

> It's about developing embodied AI agents that can translate abstract language into useful actions. And using video games as sandboxes offer a safe, accessible way of testing them.

not creepy at all.

jamesdwilsonon Jail time for open source AI models

licensure

jamesdwilsonon Show HN: AboutIdeasNow – search /about, /ideas, /now pages of 7k+ personal sites

The only thing missing really is a search engine with an LLM. How do you plan to handle our new overlord indexing?

jamesdwilsonon Show HN: OK-Robot: open, modular home robot framework for pick-and-drop anywhere

okay, so we all agree a Matryoshka doll like system similar to SD card and microSD card is appropriate then.

jamesdwilsonon Show HN: OK-Robot: open, modular home robot framework for pick-and-drop anywhere

I'd love to see this be usable as potentially a mower and or vacuum/mop with different swappable components.

jamesdwilsonon Most UK firms stick with a four-day working week after trial

So it's as simple as "We've been telling people to work 2 extra days and now we're not and everything is fine?" let's try 4 days a week. :) Then 2. Then they just pay us without doing any work.

jamesdwilsonon Magika: AI powered fast and efficient file type identification

For the extremely limited number of file types supported, I question the utility of this compared to `magic`

jamesdwilsonon Kroger's Digital Struggle

I mean, they are popular, right? Someone must be deriving value or else so many people wouldn't be using Instacart.