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PGSimCity - How PostgreSQL Works

PGSimCity offers an early, unreviewed prototype of a working model for the PostgreSQL engine, visualizing how the database loads city code using JavaScript and WebGL2.

6 hours ago1 min read

Scriptc by Vercel: TypeScript-to-Native compiler, no JavaScript engine in binary

Vercel's new Scriptc compiles TypeScript directly into small, fast native executables, eliminating the need for a JavaScript engine like Node or V8 in the binary.

8 hours ago1 min read

US citizen charged after GrapheneOS phone wipes during airport search

A US citizen faces charges after his GrapheneOS phone wiped during an airport search, raising concerns about criminalizing privacy tools and constitutional rights at borders.

8 hours ago4 min read

Teaching Kids Forth

A teacher chose Forth, a stack-oriented concatenative language, to introduce middle and high school students to programming, prioritizing fundamental concepts and avoiding complex syntax.

9 hours ago10 min read

The Verge

Champagne and Bullets belongs on the Mount Rushmore of bad movies

The film "Champagne and Bullets," written, directed, and starring John De Hart, is described as a "so bad it's good" cult classic due to its bizarre plot, awkward performances, and gratuitous content.

9 hours ago4 min read

TechCrunch

Can Apple make smart glasses that aren’t a constant privacy threat?

Apple has reportedly delayed the launch of its smart glasses to mid-2027, allowing the company to address privacy concerns and emphasize features like on-device processing and the absence of facial recognition.

9 hours ago2 min read

We have proof automation now

Researchers now use large language models to automate proof efforts in dependently-typed languages like Lean and Coq.

10 hours ago17 min read

9to5Google

What Google has teased about Gemini 4

Google has teased Gemini 4, its next generation model, with a larger base model to compete at the frontier level.

10 hours ago3 min read

Simulate cassette tape audio profiles using FFmpeg

FFmpeg simulates cassette tape audio profiles with various settings and tape types.

11 hours ago5 min read

Ars Technica

First teaser for Apple TV's Neuromancer debuts at SDCC

Apple TV's Neuromancer series, based on William Gibson's novel, debuts January 22, 2027, with Callum Taylor starring as Case.

11 hours ago7 min read

TechCrunch

Making sense of the panic over Chinese AI

Debates over Chinese AI models have reignited concerns about American competitiveness.

11 hours ago6 min read

The Verge

Apple is banking on privacy to set its smart glasses apart

Apple is focusing on privacy features for its upcoming smart glasses.

11 hours ago3 min read

Google Discloses $94.1B in SpaceX Stock, Marking 6% Stake

Google's recent financial disclosures reveal a substantial investment, holding $94.1 billion in SpaceX stock, which translates to an approximate 6% ownership stake in the private aerospace company.

Go Analysis Framework: modular static analysis by go team

The Go team's new analysis framework provides a modular static analysis API, enabling developers to create and integrate checkers for Go code that can share information across packages.

18 hours ago30 min read

Third Drone Shot Down in Three Days in Romanian Territory

Romanian Air Force F-16 aircraft shot down a third drone in national airspace in three days.

19 hours ago9 min read

The Verge

The vertical video takeover is here

TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube have adopted vertical video formats, following the lead of Snapchat's popular Stories feature.

19 hours ago12 min read

The Best Backpacking Sleeping Pads, Tested on the Trail (2026)

Wired tested high-tech sleeping pads from various brands for backpacking comfort and rest.

19 hours ago18 min read

All the Ways You Can Make Reading on Your Phone Easier

Adjusting display settings and using reading modes can make phone screens more suitable for extended reading sessions.

20 hours ago4 min read

The Solution to the Power Grid's Woes Might Just Be Sitting in Your Driveway

Electric vehicles are becoming capable of providing backup power to the grid when demand spikes, creating a potential revenue stream for drivers.

20 hours ago5 min read

The Best Motorola Phones, From Razr to Moto G (2026)

Motorola phones offer reasonable prices, colorful designs, and simple software, making them good wallet-friendly Android smartphones.

20 hours ago20 min read

The Best Subscription-Free Home Security Cameras I’ve Tried

Subscription-free home security cameras now offer advanced features like AI detection without monthly fees or cloud uploads.

21 hours ago15 min read

TechCrunch