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UCLA researchers have discovered the first drug that can repair brain damage from stroke, representing a major breakthrough in stroke rehabilitation. The treatment has shown promising results in clini...
Multiple TanStack NPM packages, including popular React libraries like TanStack Router, were compromised in a supply chain attack. The malicious versions contained obfuscated code designed to steal en...
NVIDIA Research has released CUDA-oxide, an official Rust to CUDA compiler that enables developers to write GPU-accelerated code in Rust. The project aims to provide memory safety and modern language ...
Anthropic's AI model Mythos, which specializes in finding security vulnerabilities, has identified a vulnerability in the widely-used cURL tool. Daniel Stenberg, cURL's lead developer, details his exp...
The video explains how the popular game Factorio achieves efficient network synchronization of over a million game objects in real-time, using techniques like deterministic lockstep and compression al...
Google and Apple have finally implemented end-to-end encryption for cross-platform messaging between Android and iPhone users, resolving a long-standing interoperability issue. This breakthrough comes...
A critical Linux vulnerability named 'Dirty Frag' has been discovered, allowing low-privilege users to gain root access on affected systems. The exploit works reliably across virtually all Linux distr...
A cruise ship hit by an unprecedented Andes hantavirus outbreak has been evacuated in the Canary Islands, with at least 9 confirmed cases including 3 deaths. US passengers were among those evacuated o...
The US Supreme Court ruled in favor of Cox Communications, determining that ISPs are not liable for their customers' copyright infringement under the DMCA. This unanimous decision overturns a previous...
Apple has introduced end-to-end encrypted RCS messaging support in iOS 26.5 beta, enabling secure cross-platform conversations between iPhone and Android users. The feature is enabled by default and a...
Google's Threat Intelligence Group has intercepted a sophisticated zero-day exploit that was developed with AI assistance, marking the first documented case of its kind. The exploit targeted an open-s...
Elon Musk is suing OpenAI and its CEO Sam Altman, alleging the company abandoned its original non-profit mission to benefit humanity in favor of profit-seeking. The high-profile trial features testimo...
Over a million Meari Technology baby monitors and security cameras were found to have critical security vulnerabilities, allowing unauthorized access to live feeds. The devices could be easily accesse...
GitLab announced a 7% workforce reduction affecting about 114 employees as part of a restructuring plan to extend their financial runway. The company also revealed it is retiring its CREDIT values (Co...
Google has changed its Gmail registration process to require users to scan a QR code and send an SMS from their phone, rather than just receiving a verification code. This new requirement raises priva...
Ratty is a new terminal emulator that introduces inline 3D graphics capabilities, allowing users to render and interact with 3D visualizations directly within the terminal. The project has gained sign...
This article details the first complete reverse engineering and preservation effort of all Fisher-Price/Mattel Pixter device series and their games. The author documents the complex process of analyzi...
The article discusses the challenges of configuration systems evolving into complex, ad-hoc programming languages, and presents Rye as a solution for embedding a controlled scripting environment in Go...
The article argues that AI coding tools must significantly reduce long-term maintenance costs to be truly valuable, not just increase initial coding speed. It explains that every line of code incurs o...
The article argues for prioritizing local AI processing over cloud-based solutions, highlighting issues of privacy, reliability, and unnecessary complexity in modern software development. It presents ...
A 2026 survey of web feeds reveals that while over a third of top websites still support feed autodiscovery, only 19% of feeds are actively maintained and high-quality. The study, conducted using Comm...
The article discusses how LLVM combats Hyrum's Law, which states that users will inevitably depend on observable system behaviors, by implementing mechanisms to prevent dependencies on unspecified or ...
European defense tech startup Helsing, backed by Spotify founder Daniel Ek, is reportedly raising $1.2 billion at an $18 billion valuation, marking a significant increase from its previous $14 billion...
Cowboy Space has raised $275 million to address the rocket shortage problem for deploying space-based data centers, as demand for AI compute drives interest in orbital computing infrastructure. The fu...
Discord has launched Nitro Rewards, a new program that provides Nitro subscribers with complimentary access to the base tier of Xbox Game Pass at no additional cost. The program also includes discount...
A data center in Georgia consumed nearly 30 million gallons of water without paying, while local residents faced drought restrictions. The incident occurred due to unmonitored water hookups and outdat...
SpaceX has disabled Starlink's previously accessible positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT) feature that some users had been utilizing as a GPS alternative. Despite the shutdown, researchers believ...
Apple has released version 26.5 updates across its operating systems, introducing encrypted RCS messaging as a beta feature, which brings iMessage-like security to cross-platform communications. The u...
Yarbo has committed to removing a controversial remote backdoor access feature from its robot lawn mowers following security concerns. The company will now make the feature optional for customers afte...
The article discusses the growing prevalence of AI-generated content online, which the author terms the 'Zombie Internet' - a phenomenon where human-AI interactions are becoming increasingly entangled...
The New York Times issued an editor's note revealing that a reporter used an AI-generated summary that was incorrectly presented as a direct quote from Canadian Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre. T...
The article examines allegations that Cloudflare may have pressured Canonical regarding the default DNS settings in Ubuntu. The discussion centers around whether Cloudflare used its position to influe...
The article discusses the evolving nature of software engineering careers, suggesting that the field may no longer offer lifetime job security due to rapid technological changes and the rise of AI too...
The article discusses the growing anti-minimalist movement in design, using the revival of KDE's Oxygen theme as a case study. It argues that this trend goes beyond mere nostalgia and reflects deeper ...
EYG has released a significant update that improves its practicality as a shell scripting alternative, featuring proper documentation of its text syntax and new filesystem effects in the CLI. The upda...
The New York Times is adapting its popular Wordle game into a TV game show, marking the newspaper's first entertainment collaboration with a TV broadcaster. This move represents a strategic shift as t...
Venmo is undergoing its most significant redesign in years, coinciding with PayPal's restructuring to spin off Venmo as a standalone unit, potentially preparing it for sale. The timing is particularly...
Korean manufacturing giants are investing in Config, a startup positioning itself as the 'TSMC of robot data' by focusing on providing essential data for robot learning and operation rather than build...
The FCC has extended the deadline for software and firmware updates on foreign-made routers from March 2027 to January 2029, potentially making the waiver permanent. This comes after the agency's Marc...
Formula 1 is planning further engine regulation changes for 2027, building on the 2026 V6 hybrid power unit overhaul. The sport is addressing concerns about the balance between internal combustion and...
Microsoft accidentally uploaded an unencrypted version of Forza Horizon 6 to Steam over the weekend, allowing pirates to crack and distribute the game a week before its official launch. The 155GB unpr...
Skyroot Aerospace, India's leading private space launch company, is preparing for its first orbital test flight of the Vikram-1 rocket within months. The company recently raised $60 million at a $1.1 ...
Thinking Machines, founded by ex-OpenAI CTO Mira Murati, has announced 'interaction models' that aim to enable more natural human-AI collaboration through real-time processing of audio, video, and tex...
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit against Netflix, alleging the company engaged in deceptive practices by promoting an ad-free platform while planning to introduce advertising. The...
Simon Willison demonstrates how to use LLM (Large Language Model) in script shebang lines, enabling direct execution of natural language commands as scripts. The article shows examples ranging from si...
Shopify's internal coding agent 'River' operates publicly on Slack, requiring all interactions to happen in public channels to foster knowledge sharing and learning across the organization. The approa...
The article discusses the author's transition from lsp-mode to Eglot for language server protocol (LSP) support in GNU Emacs, highlighting the benefits of Eglot's simpler setup and better integration ...
The article discusses the challenge of 'respectful' YAML patching in Rust, which aims to preserve both formatting and comments when programmatically modifying YAML files. It evaluates several Rust cra...
The article explores the fundamentals of random number generation in computing, focusing on pseudo-random number generators (PRNGs) and their implementation. It explains basic concepts like linear con...
The author shares their experience of building a Kubernetes dashboard using AI-assisted coding with Claude over 30 weekends, concluding that while AI is useful for writing features, human oversight is...
Digg is relaunching as an AI-powered news aggregator, aiming to identify and surface the most important news from influential sources. The platform will use AI to help users focus on content worth the...
Redwood Materials, the battery-recycling company founded by former Tesla CTO JB Straubel, has hired former Tesla CFO Deepak Ahuja as its new CFO. While the hiring of such a high-profile executive migh...
TikTok has introduced a new ad-free subscription plan in the UK, allowing users to pay to remove all advertisements from their experience. The subscription also ensures that user data won't be used fo...
Audi is set to unveil its new flagship Q9 SUV, marking the brand's first full-size SUV with a strong focus on the North American market. The vehicle features a premium interior with multiple trim opti...
James Shore warns about the hidden costs of AI coding assistants, arguing that unless they proportionally reduce maintenance costs, increased coding speed could lead to unsustainable technical debt. H...