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Bun (the js runtime) is being vibe-ported from zig to rust

The Bun JavaScript runtime is undergoing a significant architectural shift by porting its codebase from Zig to Rust, as detailed in their official porting guide. This major rewrite aims to maintain Bu...

8.0

An exploitable integer overflow in Lix (CVE-2026-44028)

A critical integer overflow vulnerability (CVE-2026-44028) has been discovered in Lix, potentially allowing attackers to achieve out-of-bounds writes. The issue, which affects multiple Lix versions, c...

8.0

OpenAI releases GPT-5.5 Instant, a new default model for ChatGPT

OpenAI has launched GPT-5.5 Instant as the new default model for ChatGPT, featuring significant improvements in reducing hallucinations, particularly in high-stakes domains like law, medicine, and fin...

7.0

.de TLD offline due to DNSSEC?

The .de top-level domain experienced a significant outage potentially related to DNSSEC issues, as reported by a DNSSEC analyzer tool. The incident garnered substantial attention with 434 points and 1...

7.0

I'm scared about biological computing

The article expresses concerns about the rapid advancement of biological computing, highlighting potential risks and ethical dilemmas as the technology evolves. It discusses how biological systems cou...

7.0

Three Inverse Laws of AI

The article presents three inverse laws of AI that invert Asimov's famous Three Laws of Robotics, exploring the philosophical and practical implications of AI systems potentially prioritizing their ow...

7.0

Async Rust never left the MVP state

A critical analysis of Async Rust's current state, arguing that it remains in a minimal viable product (MVP) phase with significant limitations in areas like async traits, cancellation, and debugging....

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MacBook Neo Deep Dive: Benchmarks, Wafer Economics, and the 8GB Gamble

The article provides an in-depth technical analysis of the rumored MacBook Neo, focusing on its A18 Pro processor benchmarks compared to M1 and M4 chips. It examines the economic implications of Apple...

7.0

krabby: making a fast Rust compiler

Krabby is an experimental Rust compiler project that aims to achieve significantly faster compilation times by rethinking compiler architecture from the ground up. Unlike the main Rust compiler (rustc...

7.0

StarFighter 16-inch

Star Labs has launched the StarFighter 16-inch, a premium Linux laptop featuring high-end specs including Intel Core Ultra or Ryzen 9 processors, up to 64GB RAM, and a 16-inch 4K 120Hz display. Notabl...

7.0

Post-Quantum VPN Based on QUIC

Quincy is an open-source VPN implementation that leverages the QUIC protocol with support for pre-quantum, hybrid, and post-quantum cryptography. The project provides cross-platform support for Window...

7.0

Apple plans to make iOS 27 a Choose Your Own Adventure of AI models

Apple is reportedly planning to allow iOS 27 users to select from multiple third-party AI models for various tasks, marking a significant shift in the company's traditionally closed ecosystem approach...

7.0

As crypto cools, a16z crypto raises a $2.2B fund

Andreessen Horowitz's crypto arm has raised a $2.2 billion fund despite the current crypto market downturn, demonstrating continued institutional confidence in blockchain technology. The fund will foc...

7.0

Volkswagen becomes Rivian’s top shareholder, displacing Amazon

Volkswagen has overtaken Amazon to become Rivian's largest shareholder with a 15.9% stake, according to SEC filings. This comes as part of a $5.8 billion investment tied to their joint venture focused...

7.0

CopilotKit raises $27M to help devs deploy app-native AI agents

CopilotKit, a Seattle-based startup, has raised $27 million in Series A funding led by Glilot Capital, NFX, and SignalFire. The company focuses on helping developers deploy AI agents directly within a...

7.0

Amazon bets Nobel Prize-based dehumidification can cut its energy use

Amazon is adopting Transaera's novel dehumidification technology, based on Nobel Prize-winning research, to reduce energy consumption in its buildings. The system removes moisture from air more effici...

7.0

Silicon Valley bets $200M on AI data centers floating in the ocean

Silicon Valley investors, including Peter Thiel, have invested $200 million in Panthalassa's project to deploy floating AI data centers in the ocean. These spherical nodes generate power from wave mot...

7.0

Google Home gets upgraded Gemini voice assistant and new camera controls

Google has upgraded its Home ecosystem with the Gemini 3.1 AI model, bringing improved voice assistance and enhanced camera controls. The update enables better handling of complex, multi-step voice co...

7.0

Musk's Europe gamble: Will others follow the Dutch and approve FSD?

Tesla's Full Self-Driving (FSD) system has gained approval in the Netherlands, but faces skepticism from other European regulators as it seeks EU-wide authorization. The company needs European and Chi...

7.0

How do you design a $30,000 electric pickup? Inside Ford's skunkworks.

Ford is developing a $30,000 electric pickup through its secretive 'skunkworks' division in Long Beach, California, aiming to create affordable EVs despite challenging market conditions. The project, ...

7.0

DHS abuses 1930s customs law in attempt to get data on Canadian from Google

The Department of Homeland Security attempted to use a 1930s customs law to obtain location data and personal information of a Canadian citizen from Google, despite the individual not having entered t...

7.0

Apple could let you pick a favorite AI model in iOS 27

Apple is reportedly planning to open up its AI ecosystem by allowing users to select third-party AI models as system-wide 'Extensions' in iOS 27 and other upcoming OS updates. This would enable altern...

7.0

Quoting John Gruber

John Gruber reveals that Y Combinator owns approximately 0.6% of OpenAI, valued at over $5 billion based on OpenAI's $852 billion valuation. This disclosure provides rare insight into the ownership st...

6.0

Computer Use is 45x more expensive than structured APIs

The article analyzes the cost difference between using traditional computers for data processing versus structured APIs, finding that APIs can be up to 45 times more cost-effective. It discusses the i...

6.0

EEVblog: The 555 Timer is 55 years old [video]

The EEVblog video celebrates the 55th anniversary of the iconic 555 timer IC, exploring its history, design, and lasting impact on electronics. The video discusses how this simple yet versatile chip b...

6.0

Agents for financial services and insurance

Anthropic has introduced AI agents specifically designed for financial services and insurance applications, demonstrating their potential to automate complex workflows in these sectors. The agents can...

6.0

When everyone has AI and the company still learns nothing

The article discusses how companies often fail to gain meaningful insights or value from AI implementations despite widespread adoption. It argues that simply having AI tools isn't enough - organizati...

6.0

A bidirectional typechecking puzzle

The article discusses a challenging bug in the Grace programming language's bidirectional typechecking system, where record field defaults in list comprehensions aren't being properly handled. The aut...

6.0

SLAM: s6/synit based NixOS

SLAM is a minimalist Nix-based operating system framework that offers flexible init system and service manager options, including s6 and Synit. It supports both BIOS and UEFI booting via Limine and pr...

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Threads finally brings messaging to the web

Meta's Threads platform has launched web-based messaging, bringing it closer to feature parity with competitors like X and Bluesky. The update enhances the desktop experience for users who prefer web ...

6.0

Etsy launches its app within ChatGPT as it continues its AI push

Etsy has launched a native app within ChatGPT that allows users to search for products using natural language queries, moving beyond traditional keyword searches. The integration enables users to brow...

6.0

Coinbase to lay off 14% of staff as part of broader restructuring

Coinbase is laying off 14% of its workforce as part of a restructuring plan to address market volatility and increase AI adoption for operational efficiency. The move reflects broader challenges in th...

6.0

Microsoft gives up on Xbox Copilot AI

Microsoft's Xbox division is discontinuing its Copilot AI assistant for mobile and halting development of the console version, as announced by new Xbox CEO Asha Sharma. The decision comes alongside a ...

6.0

Our AI started a cafe in Stockholm

Andon Labs has launched an AI-managed cafe in Stockholm, following a similar retail store experiment in San Francisco. The AI, named Mona, has made several ordering mistakes including purchasing 120 e...

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datasette-llm 0.1a7

Datasette-LLM 0.1a7 introduces a new mechanism for configuring default options for specific language models within the Datasette ecosystem. This update allows plugins to set default parameters like te...

5.0

IBM didn't want Microsoft to use the Tab key to move between dialog fields

The article reveals an interesting historical anecdote about early PC design decisions, specifically how IBM initially opposed Microsoft's implementation of the Tab key for navigating between dialog f...

5.0

iOS 27 is adding a 'Create a Pass' button to Apple Wallet

Apple is introducing a new 'Create a Pass' button in the iOS 27 Wallet app, making it easier for users to generate digital passes without third-party apps. The feature streamlines the process of creat...

5.0

A Caddy Cert Expired Because systemd-resolved Was Selectively Broken

The article discusses a website protection system called Anubis that uses a Proof-of-Work challenge to deter AI web scrapers, though the actual content about the Caddy certificate expiration and syste...

5.0

RSS Feeds Send Me More Traffic Than Google

A personal blog analysis reveals that RSS feeds generate more traffic than Google for the author's website, challenging conventional wisdom about web traffic sources. The author implemented lightweigh...

5.0

Tokens and Dreams

The article reflects on the author's contrasting experiences with AI in software development, highlighting how AI can produce impressive results like automated data analysis dashboards while strugglin...

5.0

One week of view_types

The author shares their evolving thoughts on implementing view types in Rust after a week of work, discussing syntax considerations and potential use cases for both immutable and mutable borrows. The ...

5.0

Lucid Motors doesn’t know how many EVs it will build this year

Lucid Motors has withdrawn its annual production guidance due to challenges with increasing inventory and implementing company-wide cost reductions. The electric vehicle maker's uncertainty reflects b...

5.0

Google Home’s Gemini AI can handle more complicated requests

Google has upgraded its Home smart assistant to Gemini 3.1, enabling it to handle more complex, multi-step requests and better manage recurring events. The update also improves natural language unders...

5.0

Why Reddit blocked my daily visit to its mobile website

Reddit is testing a new mobile web overlay that forces frequent logged-out users to download the app, blocking access to the mobile website entirely. The aggressive push mirrors tactics used by other ...

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Microsoft’s new Xbox shake-up is all about platform changes

Microsoft's new Xbox chief Asha Sharma is reorganizing the Xbox platform team, bringing in new technical talent including Jared Palmer as VP of engineering. The changes follow recent moves to improve ...