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Google Home app gets local Matter control over Philips Hue lights
Google Home app now supports local Matter control for Philips Hue lights, enabling better device management over local networks.
Google Home update rolling out with improved Favorites, more app & Gemini fixes
Google Home receives an update with improved Favorites reordering, redesigned third-party device controls, and Gemini command fixes.
Rendering 3D Prints From G-Code
Extrudio renders 3D prints from G-Code to show realistic layer lines and printing artifacts, helping designers preview actual printed results before production.
Chrome 155 for Googlebook brings expanded web app installs, integration
Chrome 155 expands web app installation and system integration capabilities for Googlebooks, improving platform support.
JawnCon 0x3 Kicks off in Philadelphia this Friday
JawnCon 0x3, Philadelphia's hacker conference, returns this weekend starting a day early with talks, demos, and activities at Arcadia University.
Android Auto 18.0 update starts rolling out, continues to gear up for redesign
Google rolls out Android Auto 18.0 update as it prepares a major redesign codenamed 'Cielo' to overhaul the in-car interface.
A Modern Browser for the PlayStation Portable
Developer creates Tilefinch, a modern web browser for the 20-year-old PlayStation Portable, significantly improving the handheld's internet browsing experience.
Gemini ‘Task’ redesign integrates Spark into the main chat app
Google is redesigning Gemini by integrating its Spark personal agent into the main chat app, alongside updates to settings and navigation.
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What’s new in Android’s October 2026 Google System Updates [U]
Google releases October 2026 system updates for Play services, Play Store, and Play system across Android devices, Wear OS, TV, Auto, and PC.
Monday’s Android app deals and freebies: Slime, CHUCHEL, Toziuha Night, House of Da Vinci, more
Weekly roundup of discounted Android games and apps on Google Play, plus deals on Samsung tablets, LG TVs, and Nothing devices.
LineageOS support finally comes to Pixel 10 and 10a lineup
LineageOS is now officially available for Google's Pixel 10 and 10a smartphones after an extended delay.
LineageOS 24 launches based on Android 17 with app redesigns and simple flash tool
LineageOS 24 launches with Android 17 base, Material Design 3 updates, and new WebUSB flashing tools for easier installation.
Improving an Autorouter with a Hexagonal Grid
A developer explores using hexagonal grids instead of square grids to improve PCB autorouter reliability and routing density.
Mars Pathfinder: What Really Happened?
Deep dive into the priority inversion bug that caused Mars Pathfinder's system resets in 1997, exploring how a mutex deadlock between tasks nearly derailed the mission.
Googlebook improving ‘Better Together’ Android sync features, Samsung support rolling out
Google rolls out updates to Googlebook's Android sync features, adding Samsung device support to improve desktop-phone integration.
Where Google Wallet state IDs are available on Android
US states are gradually enabling driver's license and ID storage in Google Wallet on Android devices.
3 days to TechCrunch Disrupt 2026: Meet the startups before they hit mainstream
TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 brings together 300+ startups and 10,000 tech leaders in San Francisco for 250+ sessions and keynotes.
🧠 Community Wisdom: Community Wisdom Top Contributors Summer Class 2026 + ML recommendation systems, getting back into product after being fired, deciding when to quit a side project, and more
Community discussions on ML recommendation systems, career transitions in product management, and strategies for deciding when to abandon side projects.
Google Health 5.10 rolling out for Android, iOS
Google Health 5.10 rolls out with three new features across Android and iOS platforms.
Star Wars: Galactic Racer is free to play on Amazon Luna
Star Wars: Galactic Racer launches on Amazon Luna as a free-to-play title, expanding the cloud gaming platform's game library alongside console and PC releases.
Margret Hamilton, Pioneering Software Engineer, Dies Aged 90
Margaret Hamilton, pioneering software engineer who directed the Software Engineering Division at MIT and led the Apollo program's lunar lander software, has died at age 90.
Today’s Android app deals and freebies: Ace Attorney, Star Wars, Hacking Destiny, more
Daily roundup of Google Play app and game deals featuring popular titles like Ace Attorney and Star Wars games, plus device discounts.
Logitech brings its mouse & keyboard controller to Googlebook, supports Magic Pointer
Logitech launches Logi Options+ app for Googlebook, enabling users to control wireless keyboards and mice on the Android-based platform with Magic Pointer support.
LegalOn halves Codex costs while maintaining development speed
LegalOn reduced daily Codex costs by 65% while maintaining development speed through strategic task allocation and budget management.
Streaming Games Means the Nintendo DSi Will Never Be Obsolete
A developer created RNDS-Stream, a homebrew tool that lets Nintendo DSi consoles stream games from a PC over the network, keeping the 2008 handheld relevant.
Prime Day Android app deals and freebies: Ash of Gods, Foretales, Dungreed, ScourgeBringer, more
Amazon Prime Day deals on Android apps and games including titles like Ash of Gods, Foretales, and ScourgeBringer, plus Samsung tablet discounts.
Pixel 11 series still not on Android 17 QPR1 with October update
Google's Pixel 11 series remains on Android 17 standard release despite October 2026 update, missing the QPR1 quarterly update.
Google starts rolling out its upgraded Pixel screen savers to the Pixel 9
Google rolls out upgraded Pixel screensavers from the Pixel 11 to older Pixel 9 devices, bringing new styles and features to phones without magnetic charging support.
Google Home update fixes broken smart light color control
Google Home fixes a bug that prevented color LED bulbs from changing colors. The update is now rolling out to users.
Android Auto rolling out fix that stops auto-playing music when you start your car
Google rolls out a fix for Android Auto bug that auto-plays music on car startup despite autoplay being disabled.
Google Labs announces ‘Playground’ for prompt-based game creation
Google Labs introduces Playground, an experimental browser-based gaming platform enabling users to create, play, and share games through prompt-based creation tools.
Loads of Prime Day Android app deals and freebies: This Seat Taken?, ISLANDERS, Druid, Kero Blaster, more
Amazon Prime Day deals on Google Play apps and games, plus discounts on Pixel phones, Galaxy Z Fold 8, and Pixel Watch 5.
Help your visitors browse your CMS content
Learn how to build a CMS index page in Framer using collection lists, the Agent, and CMS variables to let visitors browse multiple content items.
How to Start a Podcast (Then vs Now) w/ Alex Goldman
Alex Goldman discusses his podcast journey from Reply All to Hyperfixed, covering how to start podcasts then vs now and platform strategy.
It’s GW-BASIC, Jim, But Not as We Know It
Thoreau BASIC modernizes the classic GW-BASIC language for contemporary systems, adding 64-bit support, multithreading, and compilation capabilities while maintaining backwards compatibility.
Debloat The Internet With a Self-Hosted Compressing Proxy
Developer builds a self-hosted HTTPS proxy using mitmproxy to compress images, block ads, and reduce bandwidth consumption for mobile browsing.
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Here’s everything new in Android 17 QPR3 Beta 1 [Gallery]
Google releases Android 17 QPR3 Beta 1, launching a new preview cycle ahead of the expected March 2027 stable release.
Google already rolling out Android 17 QPR3 Beta 1 for Pixel
Google releases Android 17 QPR3 Beta 1 following QPR2, with stable launch expected in March 2027.
Gardening With…OpenSCAD?
A maker uses OpenSCAD code to design and generate a 3D model for a vertical garden, combining parametric design with practical gardening.
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Google Messages rolls out new long-press menu with partial copying [Updated]
Google Messages rolls out a new long-press menu feature that enables partial message copying, expanding user functionality after January testing phase.
Google Phone app brings back Contacts bottom bar tab
Google is restoring the Contacts tab to its Phone app after removing it during last year's Material 3 redesign.
Samsung has updated these Galaxy devices to Android 17
Samsung rolls out Android 17-based One UI 9 update to Galaxy smartphones and tablets with full device compatibility list.
SDR– Lets You Patch Together Your Setup
SDR- is a software-defined radio tool with a modular synth-like interface for patching together radio signal processing blocks and decoders.
Google Antigravity Googlebook app hits the Play Store
Google Antigravity app launches on Play Store ahead of Googlebook product release.
Google Home update rolling out with better ‘Find My Phone’ voice commands, smart home improvements
Google Home gets an update with improved 'Find My Phone' voice commands and smart home enhancements for Gemini speakers.
Sheety Turns Spreadsheets Into Binaries, For Some Reason
Sheety compiles spreadsheet definitions into self-contained executable binaries with terminal UI, supporting Excel and YAML formats.
No More Windows For The Dutch Government, Ze Kiezen Nu Linux
The Netherlands is developing its own Linux distribution based on NixOS to replace Windows in government installations, reducing reliance on Microsoft.
Robinhood Presents: Engines of Creation
Robinhood unveils new trading technology at HOOD Summit 2026 in Houston, promising to transform retail investing tools and platform capabilities.
The Deep Magic of 3D Graphics Perspective
Deep dive into the mathematical foundations of 3D graphics perspective and camera systems, explaining how matrix math creates the illusion of depth in video games.
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Here’s everything new in Android 17 QPR2 Beta 6 + 6.1 [Gallery]
Google releases Android 17 QPR2 Beta 6 and 6.1 updates ahead of the stable December launch, continuing the preview cycle.
Android 17 QPR2 enables Pixel 11 Pro HiLight for messages
Android 17 QPR2 Beta 6.1 now enables HiLight message notifications on Pixel 11 Pro devices.
Android 17 QPR2 Beta 6.1 rolling out, including for Pixel 11
Google releases Android 17 QPR2 Beta 6.1 with updates for the Pixel 11 series following last week's beta rollout.
Meet the all new Codex Cloud
OpenAI's Codex Cloud enables developers to start coding tasks on one device and seamlessly continue on another, with shared cloud environments for teams.
Apple @ Work Webinar: Your old Apple fleet is worth more than you think
Apple @ Work webinar exploring how organizations can maximize value from legacy Apple device fleets through Mosyle's unified management platform.
What it takes to be a top PM today | Robby Stein (Google Search)
Google Search PM Robby Stein shares a three-part framework for making great product decisions in the age of AI, drawing from his work on Instagram Stories, Reels, and search.
🧠 Community Wisdom: AI doomerism, speeding up discovery in a big org, verifying engineering answers as a new PM, where analytics adds the most value, and more
Community discussions on AI doomerism, organizational efficiency, PM best practices, and analytics strategy from Lenny's subscriber Slack.
Abusing SQL to Play DOOM
Developers ported the classic DOOM game to SQL, demonstrating the language's unexpected capabilities beyond database management with 5,300+ lines of code.
Google Health 5.09 rolling out: Cardio Load from third-party workouts, more
Google Health 5.09 rolls out with Health Guardian features for Pixel Watch, including cardio load tracking from third-party workouts.
Google brings back Android Dev Summit with Android 18 ‘powerful new graphics features’ tease
Google is reviving the Android Dev Summit in 2026 with announcements about Android 18, including new graphics features for developers.
Google Messages rolls out new swipe for timestamps & reply gesture
Google Messages introduces new swipe gestures for accessing timestamps and direct replies, improving messaging UX.
Push images to Vercel Container Registry from GitHub Actions
Vercel launches a GitHub Actions integration for its Container Registry that uses OIDC tokens to securely push images without storing long-lived credentials.
FPGA for All — CERN Releases “colibri” VHDL Library
CERN releases colibri, an open-source VHDL library with 100+ components for FPGA development, tested across multiple vendor platforms.
Vercel Sandbox now supports memory observability
Vercel Sandbox now provides memory usage observability in the dashboard and CLI, displaying average, P75, and P95 metrics alongside CPU and data transfer data.
Pixel Weather homescreen widget adds manual refresh button
Google's Pixel Weather app now includes a manual refresh button on its homescreen widget, following a recent icon redesign.
Google Messages finally rolls out new long-press menu with precise copying
Google Messages rolls out new long-press menu feature enabling precise text copying in conversations after testing phase.
Google rolling out Android 17 QPR2 Beta 6 for Pixel
Google releases Android 17 QPR2 Beta 6 for Pixel devices, continuing its rapid beta iteration cycle just one week after Beta 5.
Modern USB Controllers On Win98 (and up)
Developer creates xHCI USB 3.0 drivers for Windows 98 using LLMs, enabling modern hardware compatibility with legacy OS.
Google Maps update shows traffic lights and stop signs at your next turn on Android Auto, more
Google Maps on Android Auto now displays upcoming traffic lights and stop signs, helping drivers prepare for their next turn with visual indicators.
How Pixar Stopped Worrying and Learned to Love Linux
Pixar's migration from SGI Unix workstations to Linux-based render farms in the early 2000s, driven by hardware economics and workflow preservation.
A JavaScript OS for the ESP32
KryonOS is a JavaScript-based operating system for ESP32 microcontrollers, featuring a GUI, graphics library, and built-in app store for downloadable software.
ChatGPT Ads expands to Southeast Asia and Taiwan
OpenAI expands ChatGPT Ads to Southeast Asia and Taiwan, enabling businesses to reach audiences across 60+ countries with new advertising capabilities.
Nest Doorbell has been triggering Gemini’s American accent, no matter what language you speak; fix coming
Google Home bug causes Nest Doorbell notifications to announce in American accent regardless of user language settings; fix incoming.
It's NOT just Siri AI! - macOS 27 top features
Hands-on walkthrough of macOS 27 Golden Gate's top features beyond AI, including system improvements and new capabilities.
90 minutes of unfiltered product advice from Snap and Discord’s product chief | Peter Sellis
Peter Sellis from Snap and Discord shares product management insights on team design, talent management, and PM best practices in a 97-minute interview.
🧠 Community Wisdom: Finding your first users before the product exists, debriefing your own interviews, what to optimize for in the early years of your career, and more
Community-sourced advice on finding early users, conducting interviews, and optimizing career trajectories in tech.
On Chip Debug for (Some) MicroPython
GHI Electronics adds on-chip source-code debugging for MicroPython in Visual Studio, supporting Raspberry Pi Pico and ESP32 boards without extra hardware.
Pixelated 117: Googlebook Eve
Pixelated podcast episode 117 discusses Android 17 QPR1 and the upcoming launch of Android on laptops.
Friday’s Android app deals and freebies: Greak Memories of Azur, Fernz Gate, Legna Tactica, more
Weekly roundup of Google Play app and game deals, featuring RPGs, strategy games, and premium titles on sale.
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Pixel Now Playing update brings interface tweaks & notifications [U]
Google rolls out the latest Now Playing update for Pixel devices with interface tweaks and improved notifications.
Reproducing, disclosing, and fixing the libheif vulnerability with Hacktron and the maintainers
Vercel details how a critical RCE vulnerability in libheif was discovered, coordinated with maintainers, and patched across the web ecosystem.
Google Keep update tweaks the homescreen widget on Android
Google Keep for Android receives a minor update to its homescreen widget, tweaking the Note collection feature that displays notes in a feed format.
Apple Hid Some HUGE Wallet Upgrades in iOS 27
9to5Mac explores hidden wallet feature upgrades in iOS 27, detailing new payment and digital card management capabilities in Apple's latest operating system.
It’s not just your class, Google Classroom is down in apparent outage
Google Classroom experiences an outage affecting users globally, while other Google Workspace apps remain operational.
Today’s Android app deals and freebies: Aporkalypse, One More Button, Dead Cells, more
Daily roundup of Google Play app and game deals, featuring discounted titles like Dead Cells, Titan Quest, and One More Button.
Google Home just became a power user’s paradise
Google Home receives new features and updates that enhance power user capabilities, making it more versatile for advanced users.
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Here’s everything new in Android 17 QPR2 Beta 5 [Gallery]
Android 17 QPR2 Beta 5 rolls out today, continuing development toward the stable December release with new features and improvements.
Google rolling out Android 17 QPR2 Beta 5 for Pixel
Google releases Android 17 QPR2 Beta 5 for Pixel devices, continuing its quarterly platform update cycle with incremental improvements.
Google Home app brings battery-efficient widget, reduces gray device tiles
Google rolls out battery-efficient widget updates to the Home app and Gemini voice assistant, reducing gray device tiles for improved user experience.
Android Canary 2609 adds ‘Require unlock for Quick Settings’ on Pixel
Google releases Android Canary 2609 with enhanced Quick Settings security, requiring unlock authentication before making system changes on Pixel devices.
Samsung Gallery is adding Google Photos backup to replace OneDrive
Samsung Gallery is replacing OneDrive integration with Google Photos backup support in new updates rolling out to devices.
Prompt, build and publish your first site with Framer
Learn how to build and publish a responsive website using Framer Agents, from blank project to live site.
Gemini 3.8 Live models now available on AI Gateway
Google's Gemini 3.8 Live models are now available on Vercel's AI Gateway, enabling real-time voice interactions and conversational AI applications with WebSocket support.
NFL Sunday Ticket is $204/year for YouTube Premium subscribers, nearly 60% off
YouTube Premium subscribers can now get NFL Sunday Ticket for $204/year, a nearly 60% discount off the regular price.
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Samsung pokes fun at iPhone to Android switching drama in reality star-packed ad [Video]
Samsung launches a humorous ad campaign featuring reality TV stars to highlight improved iPhone-to-Android switching capabilities.
Framer is for Founders
Framer launches AI agents that help founders quickly build landing pages and create web presences using natural language prompts.
Framer is for Growth Teams
Framer introduces AI agents to help growth teams rapidly create and update landing pages, comparison pages, and content at scale without burdening developers.
Framer Update: CMS List Field
Framer introduces a new List field in its CMS for managing repeating content like FAQs and product features, reducing manual field duplication.
I have a software factory, it’s just all skills (you can copy them)
Developer shares techniques for shipping features quickly while maintaining quality using a reusable skills-based software factory approach.
Meta settles with the states over child safety failures
Meta settles $17.1B lawsuit with US states over child safety failures on Facebook and Instagram, agreeing to limit teen screen time and restrict engagement-driven features.
Town's CEO on the self-organizing company
Town CEO Jean-Denis Greze discusses AI assistants and building self-organizing corporate workspaces for better productivity.
Software engineering at a proprietary trading company: Optiver
Deep dive into software engineering practices at Optiver, a proprietary trading firm, covering full-stack development, custom hardware, and competitive advantages through superior software.
The Pulse: Grok’s CLI caught uploading all your local files to the cloud
Grok's CLI tool was discovered uploading user local files to the cloud without explicit consent, raising privacy concerns for developers.
Vouch for an open source web of trust
Podcast discussing open source trust systems, AI-generated code compilation, and the debate around LLM-generated contributions to developer projects.
The tech monoculture is finally breaking
A newsletter discussing the breaking tech monoculture, AI-assisted coding challenges, developer productivity limits, and infrastructure lessons.
Natural born SaaS killers
Exploring how AI tools and weekend projects are disrupting SaaS subscriptions and impacting software stock valuations.
Securing npm is table stakes
Nicholas Zakas discusses npm security concerns and critiques GitHub's response, proposing better solutions for this critical infrastructure.
Market Volatility: Some Thoughts
Analysis of market volatility and technical corrections in tech markets, exploring deeper economic factors beyond surface-level observations.
Oracle and Animal Spirits
Oracle posts record earnings with $455B in remaining performance obligations, signaling a major shift in cloud infrastructure competition against AWS and Azure.
Software Follow Up
A follow-up analysis refining previous software industry thesis, suggesting contrarian predictions about market dynamics and outcomes.