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wp2shell: Pre Authentication RCE in WordPress Core

Searchlight Cyber has disclosed a critical pre-authentication Remote Code Execution (RCE) vulnerability in WordPress Core, affecting versions prior to 6.9.5 and 7.0.2. Due to the severity and the fact...

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"Half a Second" - a book on the XZ backdoor

The book 'Half a Second' chronicles the discovery of the sophisticated backdoor in XZ Utils, a critical open-source compression library, highlighting how a minor latency anomaly led to uncovering a tw...

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Claude make Fable 5 permanent

Anthropic has reversed its decision to remove Claude Fable 5 from subscription plans due to intense competition from models like GPT-5.6 Sol. Fable 5 will now be included in Max and Team Premium plans...

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The Kimi K3 Moment

The article analyzes the release of Moonshot AI's Kimi K3 model, highlighting its significant performance improvements and competitive positioning against other leading large language models. It discu...

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Regressive JPEGs

The article explores how standard JPEG decoders can be manipulated to produce visually distinct images from the same compressed file by exploiting implementation-specific behaviors and edge cases in t...

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Repeatable Read vs Snapshot Isolation

This article clarifies the distinction between the theoretical ANSI Repeatable Read isolation level and the practical Snapshot Isolation implementation found in MySQL, explaining how modern databases ...

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Will AI fix prior authorization—or make it worse?

The article examines the dual potential of AI in healthcare prior authorization, highlighting its ability to streamline approvals while raising concerns about increased wrongful denials. A 2025 AMA su...

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Google might not kneecap the Pixel 11a with an old processor

Leaks suggest the upcoming Pixel 11a will feature the flagship Tensor G6 processor, reversing the trend of using last-generation chips seen in the Pixel 10a. This move indicates a significant performa...

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Sony’s flagship RGB LED TV is incredible

The Verge reviews Sony's flagship Bravia 9 II, praising it as the best RGB LED TV of the year with exceptional HDR performance and vibrant color reproduction. The review highlights specific visual imp...

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A better bitset for enum flags

The article critiques the industry trend of using scoped enums as bitflags in C++, arguing that despite proposals like P4313 for C++26, a dedicated bitset approach remains superior. It highlights the ...

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topcoat: A batteries-included framework for building web apps

Topcoat is an experimental, batteries-included full-stack framework for Rust designed to simplify web app development with client-side reactivity and minimal boilerplate. Developed by the Tokio team, ...

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Half-Edge Data Structure. Part2

This article provides a deep dive into the internal mechanics of adding faces within a Half-Edge Data Structure, specifically using the OpenMesh library. It illustrates how improper handling of bounda...

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Federal employees can download TikTok on their work phones again

The Department of Justice has reversed its previous stance, allowing federal employees to install TikTok on government-issued mobile devices. This decision marks a significant shift in the ongoing reg...

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A 600-mile road trip (and data) proves EV charging doesn’t suck anymore

A recent 600-mile road trip demonstrates significant improvements in the speed and reliability of DC fast charging across the United States. Real-world data collected during the journey highlights how...

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Surprise! Facial recognition smart locks are actually good

The Verge reviews facial recognition smart locks, highlighting them as a superior hands-free alternative to traditional keypads and less reliable geofencing methods. This technology aims to provide a ...

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Google is open-sourcing its 3D emoji

Google has open-sourced its widely used 3D emoji set, releasing raw .OBJ files for public use. The announcement includes behind-the-scenes design insights and aims to empower creators to integrate the...

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SQLite Query Explainer

Simon Willison introduces an interactive web-based tool that runs SQLite queries in the browser via Pyodide and annotates EXPLAIN output with plain-English descriptions. Inspired by Julia Evans' refle...

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Fine, electric mountain bikes don’t suck

The author shifts from viewing e-bike riders as "cheaters" to appreciating electric mountain bikes after testing the Amflow PX Carbon Pro. Equipped with Avinox’s new M2S motor—a lightweight, high-perf...

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Gleam Is Now on Tangled

The Gleam programming language has been integrated into Tangled's interactive coding environment, allowing users to write and execute Gleam code directly in the browser. This development enhances acce...

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What AI did to stackoverflow in a graph

This interactive visualization explores the relationships between AI-related questions on Stack Overflow by analyzing post tags and content over time. It highlights how the volume and nature of AI dis...

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If You Build It, They Will Come

The article examines the principle that well-crafted tools and platforms naturally attract users and contributors when they address genuine needs. It advocates for sustainable development and communit...

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A Road to Lisp: Which Lisp

This article serves as an introductory guide for beginners choosing their first Lisp dialect, arguing that while dialects differ, the core concepts transfer easily between them. It highlights Common L...

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Kimi: Threat or menace?

Moonshot AI's latest release of its Kimi model has sparked debate regarding the concept of 'full AI communism.' The article explores whether this new iteration poses a significant threat or merely rep...

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Neil Rimer thinks the AI money is coming back out

Venture capitalist Neil Rimer predicts that the historic wealth generated by the AI boom in Silicon Valley will eventually require redistribution. He argues this shift may occur through either volunta...

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More games should be on rails (literally)

The Verge reviews Denshattack!, a high-speed train game that emphasizes tightly scripted, action-packed levels similar to classic rail shooters like Star Fox 64. The review highlights how the game tra...