1. "Code was never the hard part" is an insult to all programmers (blog.senko.net)

The software development profession is in the midst of upheaval. Nobody knows how the AI revolution will play out in the end, but it is c...

The ongoing transformation in software development raises questions about the future of programming jobs amidst the rise of AI. This piece discusses the implications of these changes and what they mean for professionals in the field.

2. Denmark Requires Oral Defenses for Students' Written Work to Counter AI Cheating (mezha.net)

Students at Dueholmskolen are pictured in their classroom in Nykøbing Mors, Jutland, Denmark, on March 1, 2021. Bo Amstrup/Ritzau Scanpix/AFP/Getty Images. The policy takes effect immediately, but educators say the first response must evolve as AI tools keep advancing. According to CNN Danish high school students will be required to defend their written assignments orally […]

Danish high school students must now orally defend their written assignments to combat cheating with AI tools. Educators believe this policy is necessary as AI technology continues to advance, prompting a shift in assessment methods.

3. Fastmail offers EU data region (www.fastmail.com)

Choose if you want to make the European Union the primary home for your Fastmail data, on our own secure servers in Amsterdam.

Fastmail now allows users to designate the EU as the primary location for their data, ensuring it is stored on secure servers in Amsterdam. This option enhances privacy and compliance with European data protection regulations.

5. A domain can now say it is for sale, in DNS (specification.website)

If a domain is genuinely for sale, say so in DNS. A TXT record at _for-sale.example.com advertises it to brokers and availability services without taking the site down or parking it.

Domains can now indicate their availability for sale directly in the DNS with a new TXT record feature. This allows sellers to attract brokers and services without disrupting their existing websites.

6. Now we have a timeline of the OpenAI accidental attack against Hugging Face (simonwillison.net)

OpenAI gave a last-minute presentation at the Black Hat security on Wednesday about “the Hugging Face Incident” (previously on this blog). The video was published yesterday. It’s short and information …

OpenAI’s recent presentation at Black Hat provides insights into the accidental attack on Hugging Face, shedding light on the incident’s details and implications. The video offers a concise overview of what transpired and is worth watching for those interested in AI security.

8. The Nixpkgs core team has disbanded (discourse.nixos.org)

The Nixpkgs core team has unfortunately decided to disband. We’re proud to have had the opportunity to lead by example in bottom‐up, consensus‐focused governance for Nixpkgs, and of our achievements over the past 10 months, including reforming the committer delegation process and onboarding 19 new committers, empowering maintainers by extending the merge bot, re‐establishing contact with GitHub and securing the sponsored Enterprise Cloud upgrade, helping triage GHSA-67f2-674w-6g63 and track the...

The disbandment of the Nixpkgs core team marks the end of a significant chapter in its governance, which emphasized consensus-driven leadership. Their tenure included notable achievements like onboarding new committers and enhancing the project’s infrastructure, reflecting a commitment to community empowerment.

10. NASA to keep its 48-year-old Voyager 2 probe running for yet another year (www.space.com)

Voyager 2 would have had to shut down one of its last remaining instruments later this year, until NASA made some power changes.

NASA has managed to extend the operational life of the Voyager 2 probe by making power adjustments, allowing it to keep running its instruments for another year. This decision highlights the ongoing efforts to maintain communication and data collection from one of humanity’s farthest spacecraft.

13. Lost my phone at the office. Claude suggested tracking Bluetooth signal strength (twitter.com)

Lost my phone at the office and spent 30 minutes turning the place over. Find My was disabled by MDM.

Out of ideas, I asked Claude how I could find it. It suggested tracking the Bluetooth signal strength, then wrote me a meter in about a minute.

I walked around watching the

After losing his phone at work with no access to Find My, the author turns to AI for help. Claude’s quick solution involves tracking Bluetooth signal strength, demonstrating a creative way to locate lost devices.

16. Don't use your phone while you poop (nate.spot)

Your brain needs to offload just as badly as your butt does.

I know it sounds boring to sit in there, alone, naked from the waist down, staring at the wal...

Using your phone while in the bathroom can hinder your brain’s ability to relax and reset. Discover why taking a break from screens during this time might be beneficial for your mental health.

17. Triton: DirectX 11 Driver for QEMU (blog.getutm.app)

In the prequel, we introduced Neptune, a Direct3D protocol forwarding layer for VirtIO. Neptune allowed us to serialize Direct3D API calls across the hypervisor boundary and this allowed us to run Wine games on a Linux guest with a Linux host faster than with DXVK directly in the guest. Admittedly, the payoff there was not that exciting but it laid the groundwork for our real goal: modern graphics acceleration for Windows guests. We have now achieved this by building a brand new Windows driver called Triton which along with Neptune brings full DirectX 11 support to QEMU virtual machines.

Triton aims to enhance graphics performance for Windows virtual machines by introducing a DirectX 11 driver for QEMU. Building on the earlier Neptune project, this new driver facilitates modern graphics acceleration, potentially improving the gaming experience on Linux hosts.

18. Can Intel finally beat ARM on performance per Watt? (hackaday.com)

With a title like “Intel Just Matched Apple Silicon. Seriously.”, the latest video from [Jeff Geerling] makes some pretty bold claims. But as we’d expect from [Jeff], he’s g…

Jeff Geerling claims that Intel has reached a performance level comparable to Apple Silicon, stirring up discussions about the competition between the two tech giants. The video promises insights that could reshape perceptions of Intel’s capabilities in the ongoing chip performance race.

19. Open-source interactive map for the Aug 12 total solar eclipse (eclipsefan.org)

Interactive map of the August 12, 2026 total solar eclipse. Precise timings, path of totality, weather odds and viewing tips for any location.

An interactive map for the August 12, 2026 total solar eclipse provides detailed information on the path of totality, precise viewing times, and weather predictions. It’s a valuable tool for planning your eclipse viewing experience.

21. LinkedIn Feed Blocker (github.com)

A minimal Chrome extension that removes LinkedIn's home feed while keeping the rest of LinkedIn usable. - andrewpollack/linkedin-feed-blocker

A new Chrome extension allows users to eliminate LinkedIn’s home feed while still accessing other features of the platform. This tool is perfect for those looking to reduce distractions without losing functionality.

26. Message your other Claude Code sessions (code.claude.com)

Let Claude list and message your other Claude Code sessions on one machine, and reply to your sessions on other machines or on the web through Remote Control.

Claude now allows users to view and message their sessions across different devices, making it easier to manage ongoing tasks and collaborate remotely. This feature enhances flexibility by enabling communication and control from anywhere.

27. Europe's free satellite service just made it easier to track wildfires (arstechnica.com)

Copernicus Browser adds wildfire visualization amid record wildfire season.

Europe’s Copernicus Browser now includes wildfire visualization tools, making it easier to monitor and respond to the ongoing record wildfire season. This enhancement aims to improve tracking and management of these environmental crises.

28. Gateway 2000's hilariously bad ads in the 90s (Part II) (buttondown.com)

What started as endearingly bootstrapped marketing descended into soulless corporate sales.

Gateway 2000’s early marketing efforts were charming and relatable, but they eventually gave way to uninspired corporate tactics. Discover how their advertising shifted from quirky to forgettable in the 90s.

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