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The new Sonos Play has become my go-to desk and kitchen speaker

The Sonos Play, a $299 hybrid home and portable speaker, offers balanced sound, IP67 water resistance, and convenient physical controls, making it suitable for desk and kitchen use.

Caddy compatibility for zeroserve: 3x throughput and 70% lower latency

Zeroserve, a high-performance HTTPS server, now offers Caddy compatibility, enabling it to JIT-compile Caddyfiles to eBPF for significantly improved throughput and reduced latency.

14 Jun3 min read

The impossible dream of the universal remote

The Harmony remote was the best universal remote on the market for many years.

How did Atari apply side art to Arcade Cabinets?

Atari applied side art to arcade cabinets using a screen printing process, printing one color at a time.

The Birth and Death of JavaScript (2014)

Gary Bernhardt discusses JavaScript's history and impact on the industry in a 2014 PyCon talk.

Formal Methods and the Future of Programming

Jane Street is reevaluating formal methods for programming due to emerging agentic coding technologies.

14 Jun7 min read

Solid-state batteries still aren’t ready, but gels are

Semi-solid-state batteries offer a safer alternative to traditional lithium-ion batteries with a gel-like composition.

How to Earn a Billion Dollars

Starting a successful startup with high growth rates can lead to becoming a billionaire in a relatively short time.

4 things to know about the new sunscreen ingredient the FDA approved

The FDA recently approved a new sunscreen ingredient, bismuth oxychloride, which offers broad-spectrum UV protection and is less irritating than some traditional chemical filters.

10th Gen Honda Civic Updates Are Signed with AOSP Test Keys

Honda Civics' headunits can be updated with arbitrary code via a physical USB connection because the system accepts updates signed with publicly known AOSP test keys.

14 Jun6 min read

Meta reportedly moves to unwind $2B Manus deal after Beijing’s demand

Meta has begun dismantling its $2 billion acquisition of Chinese-founded AI startup Manus, halting data sharing and separating operations to comply with Beijing's divestiture order.

ReactOS (FOSS "Windows") achieves 3D-accelerated Half-Life on real hardware

ReactOS, an open-source operating system aiming for Windows binary compatibility, has achieved a milestone by successfully running the classic game Half-Life with 3D acceleration on real hardware.

13 Jun4 min read

Amazon security research reportedly led to the White House’s Anthropic Fable ban

Amazon security research reportedly influenced the White House's decision to ban foreign nationals from accessing Anthropic's Fable 5 and Mythos 5 AI models due to cybersecurity concerns.

13 Jun3 min read

KPMG pulls report on AI usage due to apparent hallucinations

KPMG pulls report on AI usage due to inaccuracies caused by apparent AI hallucinations.

13 Jun2 min read

X-Men ’97 has what Master of the Universe is missing

X-Men '97 incorporates recent comics lore to expand its story and world, distinguishing it from Masters of the Universe.

13 Jun6 min read

Amazon CEO reportedly raised Anthropic model concerns before government crackdown

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy reportedly raised security concerns about Anthropic models to government officials.

13 Jun3 min read

9to5Google

What new Google Messages features are rolling out [June 2026]

Google Messages introduces encrypted RCS for Android and iPhone, along with other new features and bug fixes.

13 Jun3 min read

Sealed Super Mario Bros. sells for a record $3 million

A sealed copy of Super Mario Bros sold for a record $3 million at Heritage Auctions.

Running DOS on Behringers DDX3216 with a DIY x86-Bios from Scratch

A DIY x86 BIOS was created from scratch for the Behringer DDX3216, enabling it to run DOS.

13 Jun19 min read

My first 24 hours with Siri AI on the Mac

Siri AI on the Mac, while improved, reveals more significant limitations compared to its iPhone counterpart, particularly in automating complex tasks.

13 Jun8 min read

9to5Google

The Fitbit Air made me ditch my Pixel Watch, and I couldn’t be happier

The Fitbit Air offers a compelling alternative to smartwatches by providing essential health tracking without the constant notifications and information overload, leading to a more focused user experience.

13 Jun6 min read