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March 7, 2026

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War prediction markets are a national-security threat

The article argues that prediction markets like Polymarket pose a national security threat by enabling insider trading on geopolitical events, potentially incentivizing individuals to manipulate outco...

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Training students to prove they're not robots is pushing them to use more AI

Educational institutions' increasing reliance on AI-detection tools is ironically training students to write more mechanically to avoid false positives, which in turn pushes them toward using AI writi...

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A decade of Docker containers

The article reflects on Docker's 10-year anniversary, examining how container technology revolutionized software development and deployment. It discusses Docker's impact on DevOps practices, microserv...

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FLASH radiotherapy's bold approach to cancer treatment

FLASH radiotherapy represents a revolutionary cancer treatment approach that delivers radiation doses at ultra-high rates in milliseconds rather than minutes. This technique appears to significantly r...

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LLMs work best when the user defines their acceptance criteria first

The article argues that LLMs often fail to produce correct code because users don't define clear acceptance criteria upfront. By establishing specific test cases and validation rules before generating...

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Lenovo’s New T-Series ThinkPads Score 10/10 for Repairability

Lenovo's new ThinkPad T14 Gen 7 and T16 Gen 5 laptops have achieved a perfect 10/10 repairability score from iFixit, marking the first time the T-series has earned the top rating. The laptops feature ...

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I'm not consulting an LLM

The author argues against using LLMs for information seeking, comparing it to a hypothetical 'perfect' Google 'I'm Feeling Lucky' button that always delivers the right answer. They contend that even i...

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The first AI agent worm is months away, if that

A security researcher predicts the first AI agent worm could emerge within months, citing recent incidents like the openclaw compromise that affected 4,000 machines. The worm is expected to target ope...

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The Internals of PostgreSQL

The Internals of PostgreSQL is a comprehensive technical documentation website that provides detailed explanations of PostgreSQL's internal architecture and mechanisms. The site recently celebrated it...

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Rewriting Our Database in Rust

Airtable engineers detail their experience rewriting their database system in Rust, highlighting performance improvements and memory safety benefits. The article discusses technical challenges faced d...

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SPA vs. Hypermedia: Real-World Performance Under Load

A comparative study challenges conventional wisdom about web architecture by benchmarking SPA (Next.js) versus hypermedia (PHP/Swoole/Datastar) approaches for an AI chat application. Under real-world ...

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From Iran to Ukraine, everyone's trying to hack security cameras

Security firm Check Point reports widespread hacking of consumer security cameras for military surveillance purposes across conflict zones. Iranian hackers have targeted cameras in the Middle East to ...

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Ki Editor - an editor that operates on the AST

Ki Editor is a new code editor that operates directly on the Abstract Syntax Tree (AST) rather than plain text, fundamentally changing how code editing works. The project has gained significant attent...

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UUID package coming to Go standard library

The Go programming language is considering adding a UUID package to its standard library, as proposed in GitHub issue #62026. This has generated significant community interest with 335 points and 214 ...

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Plasma Bigscreen – 10-foot interface for KDE plasma

KDE Plasma has released Plasma Bigscreen, a 10-foot interface designed for large displays and TV-based computing. The interface is optimized for navigation with remote controls and voice commands, tar...

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Helix: A post-modern text editor

Helix is a modern, modal text editor written in Rust that combines Vim-like keybindings with a built-in language server protocol (LSP) client. It features a clean, terminal-first design with smart syn...

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Pushing and Pulling: Three Reactivity Algorithms

This technical blog post explores three reactivity algorithms used in modern web frameworks: push reactivity, pull reactivity, and hybrid push/pull approaches. The author uses spreadsheet analogies to...

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Usage Specification

Usage Specification introduces a new standard for defining command-line interfaces using KDL format, similar to OpenAPI for APIs. It enables automatic generation of documentation, autocompletion scrip...

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Ply: Build cross-platform apps in Rust

Ply is a new Rust framework for building cross-platform applications that addresses frustrations with existing Rust UI solutions. The creator developed Ply after encountering limitations with Bevy, Ic...

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ImplicitCAD – Programmatic CAD in Haskell

ImplicitCAD is an open-source programmatic CAD system built in Haskell that enables developers to create 3D objects through code rather than traditional graphical interfaces. The project focuses on pa...

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NetBird - Open Source Zero Trust Networking

NetBird has launched an open source Zero Trust networking platform that combines WireGuard-based overlay networks with Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA). The platform offers features like MSP portal ma...

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Ding-dong! The Exploration Upper Stage is dead

NASA has officially canceled the Exploration Upper Stage program for the Space Launch System rocket, opting instead to procure upper stages from United Launch Alliance for Artemis IV and V missions. T...

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Valve says it still plans to ship the Steam Machine in 2026

Valve clarified that despite initial confusion from a blog post, the company still plans to ship its Steam Machine, Steam Frame, and Steam Controller hardware in 2026. The confusion arose when Valve's...

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Codex for Open Source

OpenAI has launched a competitive offer to Anthropic's program, providing six months of ChatGPT Pro with Codex access to core maintainers of popular open source projects. The program targets developer...

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How Apple Used to Design Its Laptops for Repairability

iFixit analyzes how Apple's laptop repairability has declined over time, comparing older models like PowerBooks and iBooks with modern MacBooks. The article highlights features like easily removable k...

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OpenAI delays ChatGPT’s ‘adult mode’ again

OpenAI has postponed the release of ChatGPT's 'adult mode' feature for the second time, having previously delayed it from December. The feature would allow verified adult users to access erotic and ot...

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Robinhood’s startup fund stumbles in NYSE debut

Robinhood's new startup-focused investment fund had a disappointing debut on the NYSE, despite offering retail investors exposure to eight prominent startups including Mercor, Ramp, and Stripe. The fu...

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Sony appears to be testing dynamic pricing on PlayStation games

Sony appears to be testing dynamic pricing for PlayStation games, with evidence showing different prices being offered to different users through experiments tracked in the PlayStation API. The testin...

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Joan will soon release new e-paper badge

Joan is releasing a new e-paper badge system designed as a sustainable alternative to traditional name badges. The technology replaces disposable paper and plastic badges, aiming to reduce waste and l...