10 Years of Let's Encrypt
Let's Encrypt, a free and open-source certificate authority, celebrates its 10th anniversary in 2025. The article discusses the organization's accomplishments in making encryption more accessible, its future plans, and the continued importance of secure internet connections.
Handsdown one of the coolest 3D websites
Bruno Simon is a French web developer who creates stunning 3D websites and interactive experiences using Three.js, a popular JavaScript library for creating 3D graphics in web browsers. His portfolio showcases his expertise in building visually captivating and technologically advanced web applications.
PeerTube is recognized as a digital public good by Digital Public Goods Alliance
PeerTube is a decentralized, federated video hosting platform that aims to provide an alternative to centralized platforms like YouTube. It allows users to host and share videos while maintaining control over their content and data.
Pebble Index 01 – External memory for your brain
Pebble Index 01 is a device that aims to serve as external memory for the human brain, allowing users to store and easily recall information. The article explores the potential benefits and challenges of using such a device to augment human cognitive capabilities.
Apple's slow AI pace becomes a strength as market grows weary of spending
Apple's pace of artificial intelligence development has reportedly slowed, leading to concerns about the company's ability to compete with rivals like Google and Amazon in the AI space. The article discusses Apple's shifting priorities and challenges in keeping up with the rapid advancements in AI technology.
Donating the Model Context Protocol and establishing the Agentic AI Foundation
Anthropic has open-sourced the Model Context Protocol, a framework for AI models to be transparently shared and used. The company has also established the Agentic AI Foundation to promote the development and responsible use of AI systems.
So you want to speak at software conferences?
The article provides practical advice for those interested in speaking at software conferences, covering topics such as overcoming impostor syndrome, developing a talk proposal, and navigating the conference circuit.
"The Matilda Effect": Pioneering Women Scientists Written Out of Science History
The article discusses the 'Matilda Effect', a phenomenon where the contributions of women in science are often overlooked or attributed to their male colleagues. It highlights the historical and ongoing challenges faced by women in academia and research, and the importance of recognizing and addressing gender bias in the scientific community.
How private equity is changing housing
The article examines the increasing influence of private equity firms in the housing market, highlighting how their acquisition of single-family homes has led to rising rents and reduced home ownership opportunities, particularly for low-income and minority communities.
A supersonic engine core makes the perfect power turbine
The article discusses the growing power demands of AI systems and the need for alternative energy sources to support them. It explores how supersonic technology, such as jet engines, could potentially provide the high-powered energy required to fuel advanced AI applications.
Qt, Linux and everything: Debugging Qt WebAssembly
The article discusses the challenges of debugging Qt WebAssembly applications, particularly the issues surrounding DWARF (Debugging With Attributed Record Formats) data and the lack of tooling support. It provides insights and workarounds for developers facing these problems when working with Qt WebAssembly.
MCP Joins the Agentic AI Foundation
The Model Context Protocol (MCP) has announced that it is joining the Agentic AI Foundation, a collaboration aimed at developing safe and beneficial artificial intelligence. This collaboration will focus on advancing the MCP framework and its application in the field of AI development.
User-scanner a CLI tool written on Python checks availability of a username
The article describes a user scanner tool that allows users to scan for active users on a Github account, providing a way to monitor user activity and potentially identify any suspicious behavior.
Elon Musk Has Made X a Threat to Democracy and His War on the EU Proves It
The article argues that Elon Musk's control of Twitter and his conflict with the European Union pose a threat to democracy. It delves into Musk's actions and their potential impact on free speech and the regulation of social media platforms.
Chinese desalination plant makes fresh water cheaper than tap water
The article discusses a desalination plant in China that produces fresh water at a lower cost than tap water, while also generating green hydrogen as a byproduct, making it an environmentally-friendly and economical water solution.
Google is powering a new US Military AI platform
The article discusses Google's work on a military AI platform called Gemini, which is designed to assist the U.S. military with decision-making and analysis. The platform is part of the broader GenAI Mil project, which aims to integrate AI systems into military operations.
US International Trade Administration Shaped EU Censorship Against US Companies
The article discusses how the U.S. International Trade Administration, an agency within the Department of Commerce, played a role in shaping the European Union's censorship law, known as the Copyright Directive, which has been criticized for its potential to limit free speech online.
Go Proposal: Secret Mode
The article discusses the concept of 'accepted runtime secrets' - confidential information that is securely passed to an application during runtime rather than being hardcoded. It explores the benefits of this approach, such as improved security and maintainability, and provides guidance on implementing accepted runtime secrets in software systems.
Firewood Banks Aren't Inspiring. They're a Sign of Collapse
The article discusses the rise of firewood banks, organizations that provide free or low-cost firewood to those struggling to heat their homes during the winter. These firewood banks aim to address the growing problem of heating affordability as energy prices continue to soar.
Ads are showing up on Google's AI Mode now
Google has started showing advertisements in its AI-powered mode, which was previously ad-free. This move by the tech giant has raised concerns about the impact on user experience and the blurring of lines between AI-generated content and paid promotions.