3. Closing Canario Terminal source code (rapha.land)

Why Canario terminal is closed source: time, maintainer burnout, and building something just for myself.

The Canario terminal’s shift to closed source is driven by factors like time constraints, maintainer burnout, and a focus on personal projects. Discover the challenges faced by developers in keeping open-source projects alive.

5. Immersion lithography saved Moore's Law (2023) (www.asml.com)

Find out how immersion lithography triggered a paradigm shift in chip manufacturing.

Immersion lithography has transformed chip manufacturing techniques, playing a crucial role in sustaining Moore’s Law. Discover the specific changes it brought to the industry and its impact on semiconductor advancements.

8. About Rx Kids (rxkids.org)

Learn how Rx Kids is reimagining family support in Michigan — offering unconditional prenatal and infant cash payments based on global evidence and community impact.

Rx Kids is transforming family support in Michigan by providing unconditional cash payments for prenatal and infant care, backed by global research and community outcomes. Discover how this initiative aims to improve the well-being of families in the area.

9. Updated GPG Key for Signing Firefox and Thunderbird Releases (blog.mozilla.org)

Today, we moved to a new GPG signing subkey used to sign certain Firefox and Thunderbird artifacts (namely Linux tarballs, RPM packages, checksums files) after an unencrypted copy of the ...

Mozilla has switched to a new GPG signing subkey for verifying Firefox and Thunderbird releases due to a security update related to the exposure of an unencrypted key. This change aims to enhance the integrity and security of software downloads for users.

10. Archive of Animal Photography Reveals 18,000 Species and Counting (www.smithsonianmag.com)

For 20 years, the National Geographic photographer has showcased Earth’s animals in a series of striking images that make even the tiniest creatures look immense

A National Geographic photographer has spent two decades capturing stunning images of animals, highlighting an impressive archive that now features 18,000 species. These photographs not only showcase the beauty of wildlife but also elevate even the smallest creatures to a grand scale.

11. US President hid in catering cart for secret flight in Turkey amid Iran threat (www.theguardian.com)

Elaborate ruse was used to transport president to military flight from Air Force One to return from Nato meet

A clever strategy was employed to discreetly move the president from Air Force One to a military flight during a NATO meeting in Turkey, amid rising tensions with Iran. This unusual transport method highlights the lengths taken for security during high-stakes international events.

15. OpenAI launches ChatGPT desktop app for Linux (techcrunch.com)

OpenAI is finally bringing a dedicated ChatGPT desktop app to Linux operating systems.

OpenAI has released a dedicated ChatGPT desktop app specifically for Linux users, expanding accessibility for those on this operating system. Users can now enjoy the benefits of ChatGPT directly from their desktops.

16. Grok Bot by SpaceXAI (x.ai)

Grok Bot is your team of always-on agents. They have their own computer, work inside tools and apps like you do, and keep working 24/7.

Grok Bot functions as a dedicated team of AI agents that operate continuously within various applications, enhancing productivity by taking on tasks around the clock. Discover how this technology can transform your workflow and efficiency.

19. DeepSeek: Reverse Engineering an AI Assistant by Interviewing Itself (manish.sh)

Interviewed DeepSeek on how it works, then checked against papers. Same method as Kimi — plainer English and concept diagrams.

DeepSeek’s functionality is revealed through a self-interviewing technique, allowing for a clearer understanding of its operations. The method parallels Kimi’s approach, using straightforward language and concept diagrams to break down complex ideas.

24. Beltrunner: Game Design Postmortem (blog.gingerbeardman.com)

Last week I shared a look at an arcade-faithful version of Asteroids to demonstrate the totally new way of making games that I’ve been working on. It’s calle...

27. The SpaceX Sham (dissentmagazine.org)

The chief scandal of the AI boom is not the secretive financial machinations of tech oligarchs, but how much money they have raised on the open promise of an automated, transhumanist future.

The article critiques the financial practices surrounding the AI boom, arguing that the real scandal lies in the lofty promises of a future driven by automation and transhumanism rather than the actions of tech billionaires. It challenges readers to reconsider the implications of these unfulfilled expectations in the tech industry.

28. SQRL wan't wrong, it was early (sjg.io)

How Steve Gibson

Steve Gibson’s insights highlight how the SQRL authentication system was ahead of its time, addressing modern security concerns that are now more relevant than ever. This piece examines the system’s innovative approach and its implications for today’s digital identity management.

30. AI Is Solving CTF Challenges in Minutes (www.simulationslabs.com)

Something happened at [BSidesSF](https://bsidessf.org/) 2026 that nobody saw coming. The top ten teams in the Capture The Flag competition didn't just use AI to...

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