1. GitHub Is Experiencing Difficulties (www.githubstatus.com)

Welcome to GitHub's home for real-time and historical data on system performance.

GitHub is currently facing performance issues, affecting user experience. Check the platform’s dedicated page for live updates and historical data on the situation.

2. What I love about Django (buttondown.com)

The best parts of Django are the ones you stop noticing — a tour of the abstractions that have given Buttondown the most leverage over the years.

The article highlights the subtle yet powerful abstractions in Django that have significantly benefited the development of Buttondown, showcasing how these features enhance productivity without being immediately obvious. Readers will gain insights into the framework’s strengths that contribute to efficient web development.

3. Four simple rules behind Japan's most liveable cities (www.bbc.com)

From neighbourhood shopping streets to accessible transport, Japan's most liveable cities remove the everyday frustrations of urban life.

Japan’s top cities prioritize convenience and accessibility, enhancing daily life through thoughtful urban planning. Discover how features like local shopping and efficient transport contribute to a higher quality of living.

4. Let's all meet up in the Y2K (blog.gingerbeardman.com)

Back in 2024 I posted a few of these on Twitter (thread reader) after digging out old photos from the dot-com boom. I was working in London at a digital agen...

A nostalgic look back at the dot-com boom through old photos reveals the vibrant culture of early internet entrepreneurship. The author’s personal experiences in London during this era add a unique perspective to the tech industry’s evolution.

5. Cities Are Ditching Flock, Replacing It with Axon License Plate Readers (www.404media.co)

Rather than get rid of ALPR cameras entirely, many cities and towns are switching to Axon, whose cameras can be mounted to an existing streetlamp, helping them blend into their surroundings.

Cities are opting for Axon license plate readers over Flock’s system, favoring cameras that can be discreetly attached to streetlamps. This shift aims to maintain surveillance capabilities while ensuring a more integrated urban aesthetic.

8. Tiny Black Holes May Be Exploding Stars Across the Milky Way (www.sciencedaily.com)

Primordial black holes may occasionally pass through white dwarf stars and trigger enormous Type Ia supernova explosions. Researchers found that these events could explain chemical patterns seen in supernova remnants, nearby explosions, and stars across the Milky Way.

Researchers suggest that primordial black holes could be responsible for massive Type Ia supernova explosions by interacting with white dwarf stars. This theory may help clarify the chemical patterns observed in supernova remnants and surrounding stars throughout the Milky Way.

11. Quantego: A Family of Lego Models of IBM Quantum Computers (quantego.org)

Quantego is a family of LEGO models of IBM Quantum Computers

Quantego offers a unique way to engage with IBM’s quantum computing technology through a series of LEGO models. These creations not only highlight the design of quantum computers but also serve as an educational tool for understanding complex concepts in a playful format.

14. Morioka Shoten (www.takram.com)

Morioka Shoten is a tiny bookstore of “a Single Room with a Single Book” in Tokyo. It sells only one book; more precisely, multiple copies of one title that changes weekly, with a small book-inspired art exhibition on the walls. Its challenging, minimalistic philosophy and well-curated shows attract numerous visitors from all over the world.

Morioka Shoten in Tokyo offers a unique shopping experience by featuring just one book each week, accompanied by an art exhibition related to the title. This minimalist approach has garnered a global following, making it a must-visit for book lovers and art enthusiasts alike.

15. Show HN: Pokémon Emerald Ported to Raspberry Pi Pico 2 (github.com)

Pokémon Emerald ported to the RP2350. No emulator, 60 fps HDMI output. Recompiled for Cortex-M33. - mattdeeds/pokeemerald-rp2350

A new port of Pokémon Emerald runs natively on the Raspberry Pi Pico 2, achieving 60 fps output without an emulator. The game has been recompiled to work with the Pico’s architecture, showcasing impressive software reimplementation of the Game Boy Advance’s video hardware.

16. Japanese Govt Asks US Govt to Stop Using Mario, Pokemono, Naruto Meme Postings (mainichi.jp)

トランプ米政権がイラン攻撃や不法移民対策などをアピールする交流サイト(SNS)の投稿で、さまざまな日本のアニメの映像を使用しているのを受け、日本政府が米側に懸念を複数回伝えていたことが外務省への取材で判明した。トランプ政権によるソフトコンテンツの無断使用は米国内のアーティストからも反発の声が上がっ

The Japanese government has expressed concerns to the U.S. about the unauthorized use of popular anime characters in social media posts by the Trump administration, which has drawn criticism from American artists as well. This issue highlights the intersection of cultural representation and political messaging.

17. Unions Can Save Tech Workers and Tech Work (jacobin.com)

Two University of California tech workers explain their unionization process — and how unions can help recapture the original promise of tech being used to better people’s lives rather than make the worst people in the world ever richer.

Two tech workers from the University of California share their firsthand experiences with unionization and discuss how organized labor can shift the focus of technology back to improving lives instead of enriching a select few. Their insights highlight the potential of unions to reshape the tech industry for the better.

18. I added a real-time chat to my blog, people used it to attack me (en.andros.dev)

Sometimes the most irrelevant piece of a project becomes its absolute protagonist. My blog has a small social widget floating on one side. You can…

A blogger’s experience with a real-time chat feature reveals how it unexpectedly turned into a platform for negative interactions. The story highlights the challenges of managing online spaces and the unintended consequences of interactivity.

20. Something is changing in the unit economics of software (nicolo.xyz)

Why AI is compressing software margins, and what that does to the SaaS playbook

AI is altering the financial landscape of software companies by squeezing profit margins, prompting a reevaluation of traditional SaaS strategies. Understanding these shifts could be crucial for businesses navigating the evolving tech environment.

24. Show HN: Demake – one source project compiles to any retro game console ROM (geosona.com)

Convert any image into hardware-compliant art and displayable code for 8/16-bit-era consoles and handhelds. Runs entirely in your browser — nothing is uploaded.

A new tool called Demake allows developers to create retro game ROMs from a single source, addressing the limitations of AI-generated sprites by adhering to specific hardware constraints. It introduces a unique declarative language, Demotic, simplifying the game-building process for various retro consoles.

26. Pushing the limits of RISC-V emulation (shuklaayu.sh)

What it takes to run RISC-V code at near-native speed on a different architecture.

Learn how to achieve near-native speed for RISC-V code on alternative architectures, including the challenges and techniques involved in the emulation process.

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