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Hacker News Project Brings Realistic Soft Body Physics to Developers
A developer showcased a soft body jiggle physics project on Hacker News, highlighting real-time deformable simulations for games and animation.
AI Coding Tools Divide Developers as Adoption Surges Past Human Review
Anthropic's developer event reveals most coders now ship AI-written code without reading it. Critics outside the conference question the shift.
Utah Data Center Project Halved After Residents Protest Water Use
A massive Utah data center plan was cut 50% after local backlash over water use. Developer Kevin O'Leary admitted regret over lack of transparency.
Lowfat CLI Tool Cuts LLM Token Usage by 91.8%
A new open-source CLI filter called Lowfat claims to reduce LLM token consumption by over 91%, offering developers significant cost savings on AI API calls.
Why Shrinking Database Chunks Can Speed Up Time-Series Queries
Reducing TimescaleDB chunk interval from 30 to 7 days improved query speed. Here is how and why.
New CGo-Free SQLite Port Eliminates C Dependency for Go Developers
A new port of SQLite removes the need for CGo, enabling pure Go builds and easier cross-compilation. This change simplifies deployment for Go developers using embedded databases.
Google I/O 2026: Gemini AI and Android XR Glasses Lead the Agenda
Google I/O 2026 will feature major Gemini AI updates, Android improvements, and a first look at Android XR smart glasses. The event signals Google's push into AI and spatial computing.
Google Deploys AI for New Search Ad Formats
Google announced AI-powered ad formats for search at I/O. The move uses generative AI to create more dynamic ads, impacting advertisers and users.
Microsoft unveils 100 specialized AI agents for threat hunting at Build 2026
Microsoft launched over 100 specialized AI agents for cybersecurity threat hunting at Build 2026. The system connects real vulnerabilities to Defender and GitHub.
The Perils of Letting AI Call the Shots in Code
A growing trend known as 'vibe coding' lets AI drive software development. Experts warn it can create fragile, unmaintainable code. Rigorous engineering still matters.
Google's AI Assistants Demand More Personal Data, Raising Trust Questions
Google unveiled always-on AI agents at I/O 2026, but their functionality depends on accessing users' personal data, sparking renewed trust concerns.
Splash Introduces a New Color Format for Modern Interfaces
A new color format called Splash aims to simplify color definition across digital platforms, offering greater flexibility for developers and designers.
Google's Gemini 3.5 Flash Reshapes Enterprise AI Cost Equation
Google claims its new Gemini 3.5 Flash model can save enterprises over $1 billion annually by delivering near-frontier performance at triple the speed and half the cost.
How Pull Requests Are Replacing Whiteboards in Tech Hiring
A growing number of tech companies are replacing traditional whiteboard interviews with real-world coding tasks using pull requests. This shift aims to evaluate candidates more fairly and accurately.
GitHub Breach Exposes Thousands of Internal Repositories After Employee Installs Malicious VS Code Extension
A GitHub employee installed a malicious VS Code extension leading to exposure of thousands of internal repositories.
Google's AI Agents Signal End of Traditional Search as We Know It
Google is redefining search by letting AI agents proactively find information without user prompting. This shift could fundamentally change how we interact with the internet.
Anthropic's New 'Dreaming' System Lets AI Agents Learn From Their Own Mistakes
Anthropic unveils 'dreaming,' a self-improvement system for AI agents, plus new tools for outcomes and multi-agent orchestration. Early adopters report dramatic gains in task completion.
Microsoft Tests Wearable AI Badge with Camera, Fingerprint Sensor
Microsoft showed early prototypes of an AI-powered wearable badge with a camera and fingerprint sensor. The devices aim to let workers interact with AI agents without needing a phone or laptop.
Developers Debate Whether Agents.md Files Give AI Coding Agents a Performance Boost
Developers debate the usefulness of agents.md files for improving AI coding agent performance. Early results are mixed but the practice gains attention.
Open-source coding model NousCoder-14B matches big rivals in just 4 days
An open-source AI coding model trained in four days matches proprietary systems, highlighting the rapid progress of open-source alternatives in AI-assisted software development.