1. GUIs should be fully keyboard-driven (ckardaris.com)

GUI applications should be fully driven by the keyboard using shortcuts

Keyboard shortcuts should be the primary method for navigating GUI applications, enhancing efficiency and user experience. This perspective argues for a shift away from mouse reliance in favor of a more streamlined, keyboard-centric approach.

3. GLM-5.3 is now open-weight (twitter.com)

GLM-5.3 is now open-weight.

Our most capable model for agentic coding and cyber defense is now available to download, run, and customize.

Weights: https://t.co/v1IbWMXxg4
Tech blog: https://t.co/ekQkO83jCv

GLM-5.3, a powerful model designed for agentic coding and cyber defense, is now available for download and customization. This release opens up new possibilities for developers looking to enhance their projects with advanced AI capabilities.

4. Get your Windows license refund (en.refund4freedom.org)

Get a Refund of your proprietary operating system license

Learn how to successfully obtain a refund for your Windows operating system license, including the steps and requirements involved. If you’ve recently purchased a license and are considering a refund, this guide provides the essential information you need.

5. U.S. Sanctions Against the a/I Collective (www.inventati.org)

Autistici/Inventati provides internet support to activists and collectives coming from the world of grassroot and social movements

The article examines the impact of U.S. sanctions on Autistici/Inventati, a group that offers vital internet support to grassroots activists and social movements. Understanding these sanctions sheds light on the challenges faced by organizations advocating for social change.

7. Inception-style curved map for turn-by-turn directions (www.orbify.eu)

Orbify Demo 2 v72 — interactive Gaussian-splat navigation visualization.

Orbify Demo 2 v72 introduces an innovative navigation tool that uses a curved map for turn-by-turn directions, offering a unique visual approach to route navigation. This interactive feature could change how users interact with mapping technology.

9. Luanti removed from Google Play due to baseless AI copyright notice (blog.luanti.org)

Luanti has been removed from Google Play due to a DMCA notice from Tracer.AI. We have filed a counter-notice, but this isn't the first time.

Luanti has faced removal from Google Play following a DMCA notice from Tracer.AI, prompting the developers to file a counter-notice. This incident highlights ongoing tensions in the AI space regarding copyright claims.

10. Just the rumour of a bug is enough to find an exploit these days (anil.recoil.org)

Thinking through how the conventional OSS security embargoes no longer buy us time, and what open source maintainers might do instead to respond

The article discusses the diminishing effectiveness of traditional security embargoes in open source software, suggesting that rumors of vulnerabilities can quickly lead to exploitation. It offers insights on how maintainers can adapt their strategies to address these evolving security challenges.

12. The Twelve-Factor App (12factor.net)

A methodology for building modern, scalable, maintainable software-as-a-service apps.

Learn about a structured approach to creating efficient and sustainable software-as-a-service applications that can easily scale and adapt to changing needs.

13. Doctors are finally learning to manage antidepressant withdrawal (www.newscientist.com)

Withdrawal symptoms following long-term SSRI use appear far more pervasive and serious than previously realised. Now medical bodies are rethinking how and when to stop taking them

Research is prompting a shift in how healthcare professionals approach the management of antidepressant withdrawal symptoms. This new understanding could significantly improve the experience for patients discontinuing their medication.

14. Sovereign Tech Agency invests €500k in Flatpak (modal.cx)

We’re building new Portals for audio, network, VPNs, and more!

Sovereign Tech Agency is investing €500k in Flatpak to enhance its capabilities with new Portals for audio, network, and VPN functionalities. This funding aims to expand the platform’s versatility and user experience.

16. EPA says power for data centers can sidestep pollution laws (www.epa.gov)

This month, EPA issued guidance clarifying that the Clean Air Act Acid Rain Program does not apply to power generation facilities that are not connected to a public electricity grid, commonly referred to as “islanded” power generation facilities.

The EPA has clarified that power generation facilities not linked to the public electricity grid are exempt from certain pollution regulations under the Clean Air Act. This guidance could significantly impact how data centers manage their energy sourcing and environmental compliance.

18. Please stop flooding our projects with AI slop to furnish your CV (neilalexander.dev)

Successful contributions to open source projects are a kind of currency. GitHub in particular encourages this in a number of ways: by showing avatars of contributors on repository pages, by showing your contributions to your followers via the activity feed and by signalling contributions per day on the activity graph of your profile. Potential hiring managers often take note of this. Recruiters often find and screen candidates this way. If you are a software developer (either existing or aspiring) looking for work, tuning these signals can often work to your advantage.

Open source contributions can enhance your visibility to potential employers, but the quality of those contributions matters. This piece argues against the trend of submitting low-effort AI-generated work solely for the sake of boosting CVs, urging developers to prioritize meaningful contributions instead.

19. OpenAI: Migrating to HTTPX2 (github.com)

The official Python library for the OpenAI API. Contribute to openai/openai-python development by creating an account on GitHub.

20. Stopping the smart TV from being used against you (www.s-config.com)

Smart TVs are everywhere! But who is the master?
Amid the overall electronics boom thanks to A.I., one piece of electronics is almost unchanged financially. That is the digital display or flat-panel monitor. With good reason! The entire entertainment and streaming industry wants one of these device

Smart TVs are ubiquitous, but concerns about privacy and control are rising. This piece discusses the challenges of protecting yourself from potential misuse while navigating the evolving landscape of entertainment technology.

23. I Used AWS Cognito for a Startup. I Wouldn't Do It Again (joshkaramuth.com)

I let AWS Cognito gaslight me for three weeks so you don

After struggling with AWS Cognito for weeks, the author shares their frustrating experience and outlines the reasons why they wouldn’t recommend it for startups. Their insights could save others from similar pitfalls.

24. OpenStreetMap State of the Map 2026 (2026.stateofthemap.org)

The global OpenStreetMap conference. 2026 in Paris & online.

The OpenStreetMap conference in 2026 will take place in Paris and online, bringing together mapping enthusiasts from around the world. This event will focus on the latest developments and community efforts within the OpenStreetMap project.

25. Verschlimmbesserung: The Word Your Software Updates Need (geekyschmidt.com)

An attempted improvement that only makes things worse. It is time we start naming this phenomenon in software engineering.

The term “Verschlimmbesserung” captures the frustrating tendency in software updates where intended enhancements lead to more problems. This piece argues for recognizing and addressing this issue in the tech industry.

26. Curvature Beziers (acko.net)

Improving on a timeless recipe

Discover innovative enhancements to a classic technique in computer graphics that promises to elevate the way curves are rendered. This update could significantly impact design and animation workflows.

28. Are Crows Our Friends? (www.audubon.org)

An investigation into the state of corvid–human relations.

Crows are often seen as pests, but this piece examines the complex relationship between these intelligent birds and humans. It highlights how understanding their behavior could change our perception of them.

29. Smaller reactors bring nuclear power closer to fulfilling its promise (www.nature.com)

Shadowed by past disasters, nuclear engineers are developing different types of reactor, fuel, coolant and material that could help to make fission the zero-carbon energy technology of choice.

Nuclear engineers are innovating with new reactor designs and materials to enhance safety and efficiency, potentially positioning fission as a leading zero-carbon energy source. This shift could reshape the future of nuclear power amidst historical challenges.

30. Interactive Warhammer 40k Galaxy Map – Cartographia Imperialis (cartographia40k.com)

Explore 52 worlds, switch between M41 and M42, and watch the Great Rift divide the Imperium.

Navigate through 52 different worlds in the Warhammer 40k universe, toggling between the M41 and M42 timelines while witnessing the impact of the Great Rift on the Imperium. This interactive map offers a unique way to engage with the lore and geography of this iconic sci-fi setting.

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