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iOS 27 Is a MUCH Bigger Update Than We Thought | Here is Every NON-Siri Feature!

Breakdown of iOS 27's non-AI features including new widgets, Lock Screen customization, camera improvements, and performance gains up to 80% faster AirDrop.

9to5Mac1d ago
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GitHub for Beginners: Your roadmap to mastering the GitHub essentials

Comprehensive beginner's guide to GitHub covering version control, repositories, pull requests, and collaboration essentials for new developers.

GitHub Blog1d ago
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How Speechify serves 500,000 dynamic pages to 60 million users on Vercel

Speechify scaled to 60 million users by migrating to Next.js and Vercel, achieving 50% cost reduction and 99.99% uptime while serving 500,000+ dynamic pages.

Vercel Blog1d ago
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Trust me, you're sleeping on Cloud Agents

Exploration of cloud agents, their practical applications, and how they enable developers to build AI-powered software more effectively.

Rasmic1d ago
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Vercel Connect support in GitHub Tools

Vercel Connect now integrates with GitHub Tools, enabling short-lived token generation instead of storing long-lived personal access tokens for secure agent authentication.

Vercel Blog1d ago
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Faster, predictable project linking in the Vercel CLI

Vercel CLI v55.0.0 improves project linking speed and predictability by resolving teams before discovering projects, with enhanced support for CI and agent workflows.

Vercel Blog1d ago
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Vercel Workflows trace viewer now has a minimap

Vercel Workflows trace viewer now includes a minimap feature for visualizing entire workflow runs with pan, zoom, and navigation controls.

Vercel Blog1d ago
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Codex just got better for developers

OpenAI announces major updates to Codex including GPT-5.6, Computer Use, Browser Use, inline editing, and PR review features for developers.

OpenAI1d ago
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Build and publish web apps directly in ChatGPT

Learn how to build and publish web apps directly in ChatGPT with natural language commands, hosting, and storage included.

OpenAI2d ago
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Dot Matrix

A React component library offering customizable dot matrix loading animations that developers can install and own locally via shadcn registry.

Sidebar2d ago
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Learning to code is still worthwhile

Learning to code remains valuable as a medium for understanding mathematics and developing meta-learning skills.

Sidebar2d ago
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Wiki Spy

A searchable visual interface that transforms Wikipedia's image library into an interactive mosaic for discovery and exploration.

Sidebar2d ago
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Chat SDK adds X adapter support

Chat SDK now supports X with a new adapter, enabling teams to build bots for public mentions and direct messages across multiple platforms.

Vercel Blog2d ago
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Vercel Blob now supports consistent reads on private storage

Vercel Blob now supports consistent reads on private storage by passing useCache: false to bypass CDN caching for up-to-date data access.

Vercel Blog2d ago
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Vercel Plugin now available in VS Code and GitHub Copilot CLI

Vercel Plugin is now available in VS Code and GitHub Copilot CLI, giving Copilot knowledge of Next.js, AI SDK, Vercel Functions, and latest APIs.

Vercel Blog2d ago
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Node.js 20 is being deprecated on October 1, 2026

Vercel is deprecating Node.js 20 for new Builds and Functions on October 1, 2026, following Node.js's end of life date.

Vercel Blog2d ago
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Endform joins the Vercel Marketplace

Endform is now available on the Vercel Marketplace, offering parallel Playwright test execution that completes in the time of the slowest test.

Vercel Blog2d ago
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iOS 27 Hands-On: Top 5 New Features!

MKBHD explores the top 5 new features coming to iOS 27 in this hands-on first look at Apple's next iPhone operating system.

MKBHD2d ago
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Apple Quietly Made the iPad SO Much Better | Everything New With iPadOS 27 Public Beta

Complete walkthrough of iPadOS 27 Public Beta features, including Apple Intelligence-powered Siri, productivity upgrades, and UI refinements.

9to5Mac2d ago
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a11y.quest

A practice resource with 128 questions covering web accessibility standards including WCAG 2.2, ARIA, semantic HTML, keyboard navigation, and contrast.

Sidebar3d ago
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Creative focus

Analysis of Apple's 50th year in business and how the company lost creative focus by spreading itself too thin across too many products.

Sidebar3d ago
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Agent Runs now show subagent activity on eve projects

Vercel's Agent Runs now displays subagent activity for eve projects, enabling developers to inspect prompts, duration, failures, and performance metrics on a shared timeline.

Vercel Blog3d ago
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Manage Vercel Flags targeting rules from the CLI

Vercel now lets developers manage feature flag targeting rules directly from the CLI, enabling rule creation, reordering, and inspection without leaving the terminal.

Vercel Blog3d ago
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Configure which sources can create deployments with Deployment Policies

Vercel launches Deployment Policies, allowing teams to restrict which sources can create deployments across environments with configurable rules.

Vercel Blog3d ago
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sqlite-utils 4.1

sqlite-utils 4.1 release introduces new CLI features including a --code option for inserting Python-generated rows and --type option for column type overrides.

Simon Willison's Weblog4d ago
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Oregon’s Attorney General withdraws effort to delay Paramount and Warner Bros. merger

Oregon's Attorney General withdraws effort to delay the Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery merger after the company refused to comply with document requests.

The Verge5d ago
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🧠 Community Wisdom: Negative network effects, managing overconfident colleagues, developers sidestepping design decisions, keeping stakeholder meetings on track, and more

Community-sourced advice on managing team dynamics, including handling overconfident colleagues, design-developer collaboration, and stakeholder meeting best practices.

Lenny's Newsletter5d ago
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FL Studio head Constantin Koehncke turns to Reddit for feedback and fun

FL Studio's CEO discusses AI-powered features like stem separation and Gopher chatbot, engaging with the music production community on Reddit.

The Verge5d ago
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Overhaul of public lands grazing regulations seeks to cut public involvement

The Bureau of Land Management is overhauling grazing regulations for the first time since 1995, expanding livestock on 155 million acres of public lands while reducing public input.

Ars Technica5d ago
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Apple Card Is Changing Forever — Here's What You Need to Know

Apple Card transitions from Goldman Sachs to Chase banking partner. Video covers what changes for users regarding Daily Cash, ACMI, fees, and savings accounts.

9to5Mac6d ago
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Traces now support Tree and Waterfall views

Vercel Logs now includes Tree and Waterfall views for distributed tracing, helping developers visualize span hierarchy, critical paths, and parallel execution timing.

Vercel Blog6d ago
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My Fable 5 workflow is insane

Developer shares workflow for shipping 75 pull requests in days using Fable and Loops automation tools.

Rasmic6d ago
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How GitHub gave every repository a durable owner

GitHub implemented a system to assign validated owners to all 14,000+ internal repositories, archiving 8,000 unused ones and making ownership mandatory for new repos.

GitHub Blog1w ago
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Adam Mosseri: AI is a tailwind for authenticity

Instagram's Adam Mosseri discusses AI's role in enhancing authenticity, new product team structures for 2026, and the emerging 'product staff' role.

Lenny's Newsletter1w ago
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Build logs now redact Sensitive Environment Variable values

Vercel now automatically redacts sensitive environment variable values in build logs, masking credentials 32+ characters long while maintaining visibility into when redaction occurred.

Vercel Blog1w ago
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You can now deploy Lovable apps to Vercel

Vercel now supports zero-configuration deployment of Lovable applications, with automatic GitHub sync and framework detection.

Vercel Blog1w ago
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GitHub availability report: June 2026

GitHub publishes its June 2026 availability report, detailing six incidents, infrastructure progress on Azure migration, and service extraction initiatives.

GitHub Blog1w ago
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Vercel Agent: An agent you can let near production

Vercel launches an AI agent that autonomously investigates production issues, finds root causes, and proposes fixes with user approval.

Vercel Blog1w ago
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Use any Chat SDK adapter with eve

Vercel's eve now supports Chat SDK adapters, enabling agents to connect with Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp, Resend, and other platforms through a single channel.

Vercel Blog1w ago
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Chat SDK now supports Vercel Connect

Vercel Connect now integrates with Chat SDK to manage bot credentials securely, eliminating manual token rotation for Slack, GitHub, and Linear integrations.

Vercel Blog1w ago
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Chat SDK adds Dial support

Vercel's Chat SDK now supports Dial, enabling developers to build bots that handle SMS, MMS, iMessage, and voice calls through a unified API.

Vercel Blog1w ago
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Chat SDK adds Photon support

Vercel's Chat SDK now supports Photon, enabling developers to build bots that send and receive iMessages with media sharing and native reactions.

Vercel Blog1w ago
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Update Project Settings from the Vercel CLI

Vercel CLI now lets developers update project settings and build configurations directly from the command line without accessing the dashboard.

Vercel Blog1w ago
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Vercel Microfrontends checks for missing configuration

Vercel introduces a deployment check that prevents production routing failures by blocking deployments missing microfrontends.json configuration.

Vercel Blog1w ago
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Flags SDK now evaluates flags 10x faster

Vercel's Flags SDK now evaluates multiple feature flags 10x faster through optimized bulk evaluation and reduced promise overhead.

Vercel Blog1w ago
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Apple Maps Is Finally Better Than Google Maps with iOS 27

Apple Maps receives major iOS 27 update with AI-enhanced Flyover, Local Lists, Trending Restaurants, and natural language Siri navigation.

9to5Mac1w ago
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Tech jobs market in 2026, part 3: hiring managers & job seekers

Analysis of the 2026 tech jobs market based on 50+ hiring managers and job seekers, covering mismatches, AI's impact on hiring, and divergent opportunities.

The Pragmatic Engineer1w ago
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Q1 2026 Innovation Graph update: Open source collaboration is accelerating worldwide

GitHub reports 16% quarter-over-quarter growth in open source collaboration in Q1 2026, marking the second-highest growth rate since 2020.

GitHub Blog1w ago
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Meet Kirki: WordPress’s First Visual Builder With An Infinite Canvas

Kirki is a new WordPress visual builder featuring an infinite canvas, integrated CMS, and built-in features designed to reduce plugin dependencies and improve site performance.

Smashing Magazine1w ago
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You can now view the Activity Log at a project-level

Vercel adds project-level Activity Log viewing to Project Settings, allowing developers to review user events without navigating to Team Settings.

Vercel Blog1w ago
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Apple Just Released iOS 27 Beta 3! Here's Everything New!

iOS 27 Beta 3 brings Apple Intelligence enhancements, Siri improvements, and developer-focused updates with meaningful under-the-hood changes.

9to5Mac1w ago
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Trump memecoin investors lost $3.8 billion, analysis finds

Nearly 1 million investors lost $3.8 billion buying Trump's $TRUMP memecoin while Trump profited $636 million from the launch.

TechCrunch1w ago
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sqlite-utils 4.0rc2, mostly written by Claude Fable (for about $149.25)

sqlite-utils 4.0rc2 release developed with Claude Fable AI assistance, highlighting AI-driven code review and bug detection in open source projects.

Simon Willison's Weblog1w ago
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sqlite-utils 4.0rc2

Release candidate for sqlite-utils 4.0, a developer tool for working with SQLite databases, largely developed with AI assistance.

Simon Willison's Weblog1w ago
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Building a World Map with only 500 bytes

Developer creates a 445-byte ASCII world map using deflate compression and JavaScript, demonstrating clever data optimization techniques.

Simon Willison's Weblog1w ago
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🧠 Community Wisdom: Quarterly planning and AI, cash vs. equity comp, paying for interview exercises, AI-powered outbound, compliance startup opportunities, and more

Community discussion roundup covering quarterly planning with AI, compensation strategies, interview processes, AI-powered sales, and compliance startup opportunities.

Lenny's Newsletter1w ago
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Review: Supergirl is not the disaster its low box office suggests

Ars Technica reviews DC's Supergirl film, finding it competent but insufficient to compete in today's oversaturated superhero streaming market.

Ars Technica1w ago
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White House deletes thousands of web pages about energy conservation as heatwave slams US

The US Department of Energy deleted approximately 6,000 web pages about energy conservation amid a historic heatwave, sparking controversy over energy policy.

The Verge1w ago
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Flatbush Zombies’ Erick the Architect misses his BlackBerry keyboard

Flatbush Zombies producer Erick the Architect discusses his Apple WWDC collaboration and new disco-reggae single, reflecting on tech preferences including nostalgia for BlackBerry keyboards.

The Verge1w ago
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While you’re watching the World Cup, the feds may be watching you

US cities hosting the World Cup are ramping up surveillance capabilities, raising concerns about monitoring of spectators and residents during the tournament.

The Verge1w ago
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Apple FINALLY Fixed Mail in iOS 27! Here Is Everything New!

Apple Mail receives major iOS 27 upgrade with AI-powered search, Siri integration, smarter replies, and improved email management features.

9to5Mac1w ago
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Vercel Sandbox now supports FUSE-based filesystems

Vercel Sandbox now supports FUSE-based filesystems, enabling remote storage mounting and custom filesystem integration for streamlined data access.

Vercel Blog1w ago
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Manage Vercel Flags segments with Vercel CLI

Vercel Flags segments can now be managed directly from the Vercel CLI with new commands for incremental and full edits, supporting JSON output for CI and automation workflows.

Vercel Blog1w ago
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Agent Runs now available in the Vercel MCP and CLI

Vercel launches Agent Runs observability tools via MCP and CLI, enabling developers to inspect agent traces, reasoning, tool calls, and token usage for the eve framework.

Vercel Blog1w ago
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If you're building with AI, watch this (System Design Overview)

System design overview for building AI applications, featuring real-world decisions and tradeoffs from building Pluto.

Rasmic1w ago
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How GitHub used secret scanning to reach inbox zero

GitHub shares how it managed 20,000+ secret scanning alerts across 15,000 repositories and reached inbox zero in nine months.

GitHub Blog2w ago
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Get started with Weave tools | Config 2026 new features

Learn how to use Weave Tools, pre-built AI tools in Figma that simplify workflow automation directly from your canvas.

Figma2w ago
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Routing rules now available on AI Gateway

Vercel AI Gateway now supports routing rules, enabling teams to control model access and instantly reroute requests without code changes.

Vercel Blog2w ago
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iOS 27 Just Changed CarPlay Forever and I LOVE IT

9to5Mac walks through iOS 27's major CarPlay update, featuring AI Siri integration, video app support, improved wireless connectivity, and redesigned interface elements.

9to5Mac2w ago
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Apple Wallet Just Got a HUGE Upgrade!

Apple Wallet receives new American Express integration allowing cardholders to redeem Membership Rewards points at checkout with analysis of redemption value.

9to5Mac2w ago
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How to run BOTH macOS Tahoe and GoldenGate on same Mac

Tutorial on installing macOS Golden Gate beta alongside macOS Tahoe on a single Mac using separate APFS volumes and terminal commands.

9to5Mac2w ago
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iOS 27 Just Made Apple's Calendar App SO Much Better

Apple's iOS 27 Calendar app receives major AI-powered updates including Smart Event Details, natural language input, Visual Intelligence scanning, and redesigned widgets.

9to5Mac2w ago
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How to create a macOS 27 Golden Gate USB Installer Drive

Tutorial on creating a macOS 27 Golden Gate USB installer drive using terminal commands and step-by-step instructions.

9to5Mac2w ago
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Around the world with Framer Agents

Framer launches Agents across 13 global cities, enabling developers to build AI-powered design tools and applications.

Framer2w ago
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The AI steering layer

Exploring the need for intentional steering layers in modern software architecture and design.

Sidebar3w ago
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simonw/browser-compat-db

A SQLite database conversion of Mozilla's browser compatibility data, built with AI assistance and hosted on GitHub with open CORS access for web-based querying.

Simon Willison's Weblog3w ago
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Former Infosys chief has a new startup that wants to challenge the IT services world

Former Infosys CEO Vishal Sikka launches a new IT services startup backed by Mayfield and Aramco Ventures, recruiting talent from SAP, Infosys, and VianAI.

TechCrunch3w ago
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Hotly anticipated Grand Theft Auto VI will cost more than other AAA games

Grand Theft Auto VI will launch at $80, marking a price increase over standard AAA games. The physical release will include only a download code, no disc.

Ars Technica3w ago
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Charlie Kirk’s legacy is a 30-year sentence for moving zines

Texas activists face 30-100 year sentences after Trump administration cracks down on antifa, with one convicted partly for distributing zines.

The Verge3w ago
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Top 5 Android 17 Features: I Swear It's New!

MKBHD breaks down the top 5 new features in Android 17 (Cinnamon Bun), exploring what's actually new in Google's latest OS update.

MKBHD3w ago
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Tech interviews with NeetCode

Interview with NeetCode on his journey from Amazon and Google to founding a startup, discussing why specialized expertise remains valuable despite AI advancement.

The Pragmatic Engineer3w ago
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iOS 27 Added 11 New Widgets — Here's What They Actually Do

iOS 27 introduces 11 new widgets and full-screen widget functionality across Apple apps, with potential implications for foldable iPhone design.

9to5Mac3w ago
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Explaining the NBA in Tech Terms

Waveform hosts explain NBA concepts using tech industry analogies, comparing basketball teams and players to Apple executives and gaming mechanics.

Waveform3w ago
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Walmart-backed Flipkart expands quick-commerce push as Amazon ramps up in India

Flipkart crosses 1,000 micro-fulfillment centers as Amazon intensifies its quick-commerce competition in India's e-commerce market.

TechCrunch3w ago
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Google Home will soon get better at recognizing you

Google Home's facial recognition feature now uses body size and clothing color to identify users when faces aren't visible, rolling out June 23rd.

The Verge3w ago
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datasette 1.0a35

Datasette 1.0a35 release adds new create/alter table interfaces with JSON APIs, plus stable template context documentation for custom templates.

Simon Willison's Weblog3w ago
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A man of many words

Profile of Brian Sietsema, linguist and priest who serves as official pronouncer at the Scripps National Spelling Bee, tracing his lifelong fascination with words and etymology.

MIT Technology Review3w ago
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Sharing a love for calculus

MIT launches tutoring program to address unequal access to calculus education in US high schools, partnering undergraduates with underresourced districts.

MIT Technology Review3w ago
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OPFS + Pyodide test harness

A test harness for combining OPFS and Pyodide to enable browser-based Python applications to read and write persistent SQLite files on user computers.

Simon Willison's Weblog3w ago
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I automated my job (and it made me a better leader)

A senior leader shares how using 40 automations through GitHub Copilot app transformed their workflow by handling context-switching and coordination tasks.

GitHub Blog3w ago
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Slow down to speed up: so much has changed in 6 months’ time

An engineering strategy overview examining how tech companies are adapting their workflows and why deliberate pacing can improve development outcomes.

The Pragmatic Engineer3w ago
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iOS 27 Beta - 200+ Changes/Features!

Comprehensive walkthrough of 200+ new features in iOS 27 beta, including revamped Siri AI, design refinements, and performance improvements.

9to5Mac3w ago
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Deploy Node servers with zero configuration

Vercel now supports zero-configuration deployment of Node.js servers, automatically detecting server.ts files and deploying them as Node.js applications alongside existing backends.

Vercel Blog3w ago
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Deploy from Claude Design to Vercel

Vercel is now integrated as a deployment destination in Claude Design, allowing designers to send designs directly to Vercel and receive live URLs without leaving the canvas.

Vercel Blog3w ago
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The Quietest Part of Startupland isn't so Quiet

Crypto markets quietly generate billions in fees and hold significant US Treasury assets despite low VC funding, showing structural growth beneath the surface.

Tomasz Tunguz3w ago
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Custom OIDC Token Audiences

Vercel's OIDC issuer now supports custom token audiences, enabling secure service-to-service authentication with third-party providers using provider-specific tokens.

Vercel Blog3w ago
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Redesigned trace viewer for Vercel Workflows

Vercel redesigned the trace viewer for Vercel Workflows to improve debugging with search, zoom, and keyboard navigation across workflow runs.

Vercel Blog3w ago
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Porting the Moebius 0.2B image inpainting model to run in the browser with Claude Code

Developer ports lightweight Moebius image inpainting model to browser using WebGPU and Claude Code, enabling in-browser AI image editing without server requirements.

Simon Willison's Weblog3w ago
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Shareholders sue Uber’s board over sexual assaults, other incidents

Shareholders sue Uber's board over inadequate compliance measures that allegedly led to thousands of lawsuits involving sexual assaults and other incidents.

TechCrunch3w ago
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iOS 27 Beta 2 Just Fixed My Biggest Complaints

iOS 27 Beta 2 brings refinements to Siri AI, Writing Tools, and Photos with improved performance and system polish.

9to5Mac3w ago
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From pledge to practice: Building a more inclusive open source ecosystem

GitHub shares progress on accessibility initiatives for open source, including programs to empower contributors with disabilities and improve mainstream project accessibility.

GitHub Blog3w ago
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Chat SDK adds Kapso support

Chat SDK now supports Kapso, enabling developers to connect bots to WhatsApp through a vendor-official adapter with full conversation management.

Vercel Blog3w ago
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Vercel Flags: Platform-native feature flags

Vercel launches platform-native feature flags for controlling deployments server-side, enabling safe rollouts and instant rollbacks without redeployment.

Vercel Blog3w ago
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94% say research matters. Only 27% act on it. [Report]

Survey of 309 researchers and leaders reveals the gap between valuing research and acting on it, exploring how teams can better implement insights.

Sidebar3w ago
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Why I email complete strangers

An exploration of cold email as a deliberate networking strategy that bypasses algorithm-driven social platforms.

Sidebar3w ago
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Vercel CLI now supports signing blob URLs

Vercel CLI now supports generating signed blob URLs with scoped access and configurable expiration times up to 7 days.

Vercel Blog3w ago
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Increased limit for projects per Git repo

Vercel increases project limits per Git repository from 10 to 25 for Hobby users, improving monorepo support.

Vercel Blog3w ago
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WebSocket support is now in Public Beta

Vercel Functions now supports WebSocket connections in public beta, enabling real-time bidirectional communication for AI streaming, chat, and collaborative applications.

Vercel Blog3w ago
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🧠 Community Wisdom: Fractional CPO compensation, free e-signature tools, why some users pay but never use your product, sharing Claude Code context across a team, and more

Weekly community discussion covering CPO compensation models, e-signature tools, user retention challenges, and Claude Code collaboration techniques.

Lenny's Newsletter3w ago
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Moves of the Diamond Hand is an unfinished, irresistibly weird dice-based RPG

Moves of the Diamond Hand is a creative dice-based RPG in Early Access that blends noir aesthetics with unconventional mechanics and bizarre storytelling.

The Verge3w ago
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Toy Story has the right take on tech

The Verge's Installer newsletter covers the best tech products and cultural moments, featuring iOS updates, streaming services, and hardware reviews.

The Verge3w ago
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The Media Game Has Changed

Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz discuss how founders can build influence through direct communication, authenticity, and decentralized platforms rather than traditional media.

a16z3w ago
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watchOS 27 Might Change How You Use Your Apple Watch… But There's One Big Problem

Comprehensive breakdown of watchOS 27 features including Siri AI, Dynamic App Grid, Smart Stack widgets, and health improvements coming to Apple Watch.

9to5Mac3w ago
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HBO Max’s annual plans are 28 percent off right now

HBO Max offers 28% off annual subscription plans through July 2026, with pricing starting at $78.99/year for ad-supported tier.

The Verge4w ago
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Record & Replay in Codex

OpenAI's Codex Record & Replay feature lets users demonstrate workflows once, which are then converted into reusable, editable skills for automating repetitive tasks.

OpenAI4w ago
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Robinhood Presents: The World is Flat

Robinhood unveils new cryptocurrency products aimed at reshaping the financial landscape, presented by CEO Vlad Tenev and leadership.

Robinhood4w ago
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How pull request limits are cutting down the noise

GitHub introduces pull request limits to help maintainers manage contribution volume and reduce low-quality submissions in repositories.

GitHub Blog4w ago
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HELOC Explained: Access Home Equity Through Robinhood & Sage

Robinhood Concierge explains HELOCs and how to access home financing through their partnership with Sage Home Loans.

Robinhood4w ago
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CI/CD with Robert Erez

Podcast discussion on CI/CD practices, Kubernetes, GitOps, progressive delivery, and AI's role in modern software delivery pipelines.

The Pragmatic Engineer4w ago
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Vercel Ship 2026 recap

Vercel announces agentic infrastructure platform at Ship 2026, including Agent Stack, Vercel Connect, and eve framework for building and deploying AI agents.

Vercel Blog4w ago
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Introducing Vercel Connect

Vercel Connect enables secure agent access to tools and services through short-lived, scoped credentials instead of long-lived tokens stored in environment variables.

Vercel Blog4w ago
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<click-to-play> — a still that plays

A Web Component that lazy-loads GIFs on demand, displaying a still frame with a play button to reduce unnecessary bandwidth usage.

Simon Willison's Weblog4w ago
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NetNewsWire Status

Brent Simmons is improving NetNewsWire, a free open-source RSS reader for Mac and iPhone, as his retirement project without commercial pressure.

Simon Willison's Weblog4w ago
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CLI deployment limits removed

Vercel removes CLI deployment limits, enabling faster deployments from local machines and CI/CD pipelines with instant feedback for teams and AI agents.

Vercel Blog4w ago
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datasette 1.0a34

Datasette 1.0a34 adds long-awaited row insertion, editing, and deletion features directly within the web interface.

Simon Willison's Weblog4w ago
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What are git worktrees, and why should I use them?

Guide to git worktrees, a version control feature that enables efficient context switching between multiple branches without stashing work.

GitHub Blog4w ago
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Connect Framer to Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, and more

Framer launches External Agents feature, enabling direct integration with Claude Code, Cursor, and other LLMs for AI-powered design and development workflows.

Framer4w ago
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Framer 3.0 with Agents, Branching, and a new Community

Framer 3.0 launches AI Agents for design canvas, branching for team collaboration, and a new creator community marketplace.

Framer4w ago
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Why is Meta destroying its engineering organization?

Analysis of Meta's shift in engineering culture as leadership prioritizes AI, examining the dismantling of the company's historically high-performance engineering organization.

The Pragmatic Engineer4w ago
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datasette-tailscale 0.1a0

Alpha release of datasette-tailscale plugin enabling Datasette servers to connect to Tailscale networks via command-line integration.

Simon Willison's Weblog4w ago
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Apple Quietly Made the iPad So Much Better with iPadOS 27

Hands-on review of iPadOS 27 features including Siri AI, Smart Safari tab organization, Magic Keyboard automations, and performance improvements on M4 iPad Pro.

9to5Mac4w ago
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Translating between design and production with Code Connect | Dev Mindset

Learn how to use Figma's Code Connect to map design components directly to production code, enabling AI agents to understand component context better.

Figma4w ago
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Fox Buys Roku, The Problem With Fox’s Smart Strategy, Streaming That Works

Fox's acquisition of Roku represents a strategic shift toward platform leverage rather than content extraction, despite market skepticism.

Stratechery4w ago
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Cloudflare CAPTCHA on at least one ampersand

How to configure Cloudflare CAPTCHA rules to only trigger on search queries with multiple parameters, using Claude Code and the Cloudflare API.

Simon Willison's Weblog4w ago
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Vercel Sandbox can now run for up to 24 hours

Vercel Sandboxes now support up to 24-hour uninterrupted sessions, enabling longer data processing and testing workloads.

Vercel Blog4w ago
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How Braintrust uses AI agents, evals, and CI to ship better software | Ankur Goyal

Ankur Goyal discusses how Braintrust uses AI agents, evals, and CI/CD practices to improve software quality and engineering velocity.

Lenny's Newsletter4w ago
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Quoting Julia Evans

Julia Evans shares her writing philosophy: picture a specific person and write for them, often 'yourself 3 years ago' or a friend.

Simon Willison's Weblog4w ago
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Publishing WASM wheels to PyPI for use with Pyodide

Pyodide 314.0 now allows publishing WebAssembly wheels to PyPI, enabling Python package maintainers to distribute C/Rust extensions compiled to WASM without manual review.

Simon Willison's Weblog4w ago
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luau-wasm 0.1a0

Alpha release of luau-wasm, enabling the Luau programming language to run in WebAssembly environments via PyPI wheels.

Simon Willison's Weblog4w ago
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Mapping SQLite result columns back to their source `table.column`

Research on mapping SQLite query result columns back to their source tables using multiple approaches including APSW, ctypes, and EXPLAIN interrogation.

Simon Willison's Weblog4w ago
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State of the software engineering job market in 2026, part 2

Analysis of 2026 tech job market showing AI labs outpacing Big Tech in appeal, declining mobile/frontend roles, and rising AI engineer compensation.

The Pragmatic Engineer5w ago
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Kubernetes and retiring at the top with Kelsey Hightower

Kelsey Hightower shares career insights on open source, Kubernetes, and technology leadership in a wide-ranging podcast interview.

The Pragmatic Engineer6w ago
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Ideas: slow down to speed up when working with AI agents

Explores how AI coding tools boost productivity but risk quality and tech debt when developers generate code faster without adequate review.

The Pragmatic Engineer6w ago
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Listen to the Market

Sequoia Capital explores how prediction markets like Kalshi's American Power Index serve as reliable signal processors for forecasting political and economic outcomes.

Sequoia Capital6w ago
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The Pulse: Antigravity 2.0 takes ‘IDE’ out of its new IDE

Google's redesigned Antigravity AI IDE faces backlash for bugs, poor UX, and inefficient token usage, while the company's chaotic product ecosystem strategy shows surprising advantages.

The Pragmatic Engineer8w ago
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TypeScript, C# and Turbo Pascal with Anders Hejlsberg

Anders Hejlsberg discusses the evolution of programming languages he created and explores how AI may transform software engineering practices.

The Pragmatic Engineer9w ago
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Riding the Leopard

A philosophical essay exploring humanity's purpose and differentiation in an age of increasingly capable machines and AI.

Not Boring9w ago
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FFmpeg: The Incredible Technology Behind Video on the Internet | Lex Fridman Podcast #496

Deep dive into FFmpeg and VLC with their lead developers, exploring video codecs, compression, open source sustainability, and the technology powering video on the internet.

Lex Fridman10w ago
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Designing Data-Intensive Applications: The Cloud & Doing the Right Thing

Updated edition of 'Designing Data-Intensive Applications' explores how cloud computing reshapes backend development and the importance of ethical engineering decisions.

The Pragmatic Engineer10w ago
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Bitwarden CLI compromised

Weekly roundup covering Bitwarden CLI compromise, TypeScript 7.0 beta, pgBackRest maintainer departure, and Ruby AOT compilation advances.

Changelog11w ago
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The Great Blue Frontier

Essay exploring ocean infrastructure and the economic potential of treating the ocean as a permanent part of human civilization and economy.

Not Boring12w ago
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Moving From Moment.js To The JS Temporal API

Guide to migrating JavaScript date/time code from Moment.js to the new native Temporal API, which offers better performance and immutability.

Smashing Magazine17w ago
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Beyond `border-radius`: What The CSS `corner-shape` Property Unlocks For Everyday UI

CSS introduces the new `corner-shape` property, allowing developers to create beveled, scooped, and squircle corners without relying on workarounds like clip-path or SVG masks.

Smashing Magazine18w ago
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From Tailnet to platform

Tailscale co-founder discusses the company's evolution toward a platform with new features like TSIDP, TSNet, and Aperture for AI gateway security.

Changelog18w ago
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Selling SDKs in the era of many Claudes

Steve Ruiz discusses building a business around tldraw SDKs, exploring how SDK companies navigate the emerging era of agentic AI and LLM integration.

Changelog21w ago
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Han shot first

Brett Cannon discusses Python development, tooling, and the AI uncanny valley on the Changelog podcast.

Changelog21w ago
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Vouch for an open source web of trust

Roundup covering open source trust systems, AI-assisted compiler development, and debates around LLM-generated code in developer workflows.

Changelog22w ago
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It's a renaissance woman's world

Amal Hussein discusses her role at Istari, aerospace applications, and the future of software development lifecycle in 2026.

Changelog22w ago
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Setting Docker Hardened Images free

Docker makes Hardened Images freely available and open source, providing secure, minimal, production-ready container images for all developers.

Changelog23w ago
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The tech monoculture is finally breaking

A curated tech newsletter covering industry trends, including discussions on breaking tech monocultures, developer productivity limits, and AI's impact on coding practices.

Changelog23w ago
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Securing npm is table stakes

Nicholas Zakas discusses npm security concerns and critiques GitHub's response, proposing better solutions for securing critical JavaScript infrastructure.

Changelog24w ago
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The state of homelab tech (2026)

A discussion on homelab technology in 2026, covering the impact of AI on self-hosted software, hardware scarcity, and new tools like DNSHole and PXM.

Changelog24w ago
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The era of the Small Giant

Damien Tanner discusses how AI agents are transforming software development, enabling small teams to build at scale while traditional SaaS models face disruption.

Changelog25w ago
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Agent psychosis: are we going insane?

Changelog newsletter covering AI agent concerns, AT Protocol as social filesystem, GitHub tools, Postgres patterns, and web dependency issues.

Changelog25w ago
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Kaizen! Let it crash

Kaizen 22 episode discusses out-of-memory errors, Pipedream instance monitoring, and debugging production issues with developer tools.

Changelog25w ago
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The GitHub problem (and other predictions)

A podcast discussion on GitHub's market dominance, its impact on open source, and predictions for 2026 including agent-first design and vector databases.

Changelog26w ago
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Linus Torvalds gets the AI coding bug

Linus Torvalds adopts AI-generated code while industry voices debate self-hosting trends and software quality standards.

Changelog26w ago
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The move faster manifesto

Collection of insights on accelerating software development, including rules for moving faster, AI-powered tools for Claude, and predictions about engineering trends in 2026.

Changelog27w ago
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State of the "log" 2025

Changelog's 8th annual year-end wrap-up featuring listener voicemails, remixes, and top episodes celebrating developer tools and tech culture.

Changelog29w ago
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Agents in the database

Ajay Kulkarni discusses building Tiger Data, founder values shaping culture, and the real implementation of AI agents in databases beyond the hype.

Changelog29w ago
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The code, prose & pods that shaped 2025

A curated retrospective of the best code, articles, and podcast episodes from 2025, highlighting notable developments across the tech industry.

Changelog30w ago
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Down the Linux rabbit hole

Discussion covering Docker vs Podman, Kubernetes clusters, Linux distros, self-hosting tools, and homelab setups with AI-powered solutions.

Changelog30w ago
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Werner Vogels predicts the future

Amazon CTO Werner Vogels discusses tech predictions for 2026, including consumer robots, quantum-safe cryptography, and the rise of renaissance developers.

Changelog32w ago
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What actually makes you senior

Changelog newsletter covering senior developer traits, AI content filtering, programming language updates, and SSD security vulnerabilities.

Changelog32w ago
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The 4 DIMM problem

Podcast episode featuring Lars Wikman discussing Elixir, embedded systems, home automation, and the Nerves project for IoT development.

Changelog32w ago
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The inner workings of Wikipedia

An interview exploring Wikipedia's inner workings, editorial processes, business model, and how AI chatbots may impact the platform's future.

Changelog33w ago
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Why is Zig so cool?

Nilo Stolte explores Zig as a new programming paradigm, plus insights on MCP vs Bash tools and creative development practices.

Changelog34w ago
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Retreat to attack

Extended podcast discussion covering mesh networks, compression algorithms, React dominance, and developer tools trends.

Changelog34w ago
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DO repeat yourself!

Sean Goedecke discusses software engineering practices including organizational politics, good taste in code, agentic coding, and worry-driven development.

Changelog35w ago
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#define: sheer resistance

A game show episode featuring developers competing with obscure jargon, fake definitions, and technical humor.

Changelog35w ago
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The world of open source metadata

Andrew Nesbitt discusses building open datasets and tools for tracking open source metadata, dependencies, and maintainers at scale.

Changelog36w ago
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Market Ending Moves

Explores strategic 'market-ending moves' that startup CEOs can deploy to win markets through mergers, distribution deals, capital raises, and competitive tactics.

Elad Gil66w ago
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What kind of disruption?

Benedict Evans explores different types of market disruption, examining how software companies like Uber and Airbnb redefined entire industries.

Benedict Evans69w ago
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Apple innovation and execution

Analysis of Apple's delayed Siri AI update and what it reveals about the company's innovation challenges and execution capabilities.

Benedict Evans69w ago
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Leaving Delaware

Major tech companies like Tesla and SpaceX are reincorporating from Delaware to Nevada and Texas due to concerns about judicial activism and unpredictable case law.

Elad Gil75w ago
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Competing in search

Analysis of Google's search monopoly ruling and the challenges competitors face entering the market due to network effects and default placement agreements.

Benedict Evans99w ago
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Who cares about tech regulation?

An analysis of why tech workers and companies show little interest in regulation despite its headlines, arguing most regulations don't directly impact most tech businesses.

Benedict Evans121w ago
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A return to company core mission & values

Advice for tech leaders on refocusing companies on core missions and reducing workplace political discourse during a relative calm period.

Elad Gil128w ago
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Altimeter's Brad Gerstner on Macro, Tech and Startups

Fireside chat with Altimeter founder Brad Gerstner discussing tech cycles, AI investment strategies, macro trends, and the startup ecosystem.

Elad Gil136w ago
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Capital Efficient Businesses

Analysis of how major tech companies like Microsoft, Google, and Instagram achieved success through capital-efficient business models and lean operations.

Elad Gil136w ago
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Video & transcript: Apoorva Metha, founder & former CEO, Instacart

Fireside chat with Instacart founder Apoorva Mehta covering startup ideation, early scaling strategies, hypergrowth challenges, and his second company venture.

Elad Gil136w ago
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Unicorn Market Cap 2023: Rise of AI

Analysis of global unicorn market cap distribution in 2023, revealing AI concentration in SF and persistent geographic clustering despite remote work trends.

Elad Gil147w ago
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Transcript & Video: Claire Hughes Johnson Fireside Chat on Scaling People

Fireside chat with Claire Hughes Johnson on her book 'Scaling People', covering organizational growth and management frameworks from her experience at Google and Stripe.

Elad Gil163w ago