10 Years of Let's Encrypt
Let's Encrypt, a free and open-source certificate authority, celebrates its 10th anniversary in 2025. The article discusses the organization's accomplishments in making encryption more accessible, its future plans, and the continued importance of secure internet connections.
Pebble Index 01 – External memory for your brain
Pebble Index 01 is a device that aims to serve as external memory for the human brain, allowing users to store and easily recall information. The article explores the potential benefits and challenges of using such a device to augment human cognitive capabilities.
Handsdown one of the coolest 3D websites
Bruno Simon is a French web developer who creates stunning 3D websites and interactive experiences using Three.js, a popular JavaScript library for creating 3D graphics in web browsers. His portfolio showcases his expertise in building visually captivating and technologically advanced web applications.
PeerTube is recognized as a digital public good by Digital Public Goods Alliance
PeerTube is a decentralized, federated video hosting platform that aims to provide an alternative to centralized platforms like YouTube. It allows users to host and share videos while maintaining control over their content and data.
Apple's slow AI pace becomes a strength as market grows weary of spending
Apple's pace of artificial intelligence development has reportedly slowed, leading to concerns about the company's ability to compete with rivals like Google and Amazon in the AI space. The article discusses Apple's shifting priorities and challenges in keeping up with the rapid advancements in AI technology.
Show HN: AlgoDrill – Interactive drills to stop forgetting LeetCode patterns
I built AlgoDrill because I kept grinding LeetCode, thinking I knew the pattern, and then completely blanking when I had to implement it from scratch a few weeks later.
AlgoDrill turns NeetCode 150 and more into pattern-based drills: you rebuild the solution line by line with active recall, get first principles editorials that explain why each step exists, and everything is tagged by patterns like sliding window, two pointers, and DP so you can hammer the ones you keep forgetting. The goal is simple: turn familiar patterns into code you can write quickly and confidently in a real interview.
https://algodrill.io
Would love feedback on whether this drill-style approach feels like a real upgrade over just solving problems once, and what’s most confusing or missing when you first land on the site.
Kaiju – General purpose 3D/2D game engine in Go and Vulkan with built in editor
Kaiju Engine is an open-source game engine designed for creating 2D games. It provides a comprehensive set of tools and features, including a scene editor, asset management, and a physics simulation system, to help developers build and deploy their games efficiently.
Donating the Model Context Protocol and Establishing the Agentic AI Foundation
Anthropic has open-sourced the Model Context Protocol, a framework for AI models to be transparently shared and used. The company has also established the Agentic AI Foundation to promote the development and responsible use of AI systems.
Mazda suitcase car, a portable three-wheeled vehicle that fits in the luggage
Mazda has unveiled a unique portable three-wheeled vehicle that can be stored in a suitcase, allowing users to conveniently transport it as luggage and then transform it into a compact electric car for short-distance travel.
So you want to speak at software conferences?
The article provides practical advice for those interested in speaking at software conferences, covering topics such as overcoming impostor syndrome, developing a talk proposal, and navigating the conference circuit.
"The Matilda Effect": Pioneering Women Scientists Written Out of Science History
The article discusses the 'Matilda Effect', a phenomenon where the contributions of women in science are often overlooked or attributed to their male colleagues. It highlights the historical and ongoing challenges faced by women in academia and research, and the importance of recognizing and addressing gender bias in the scientific community.
How private equity is changing housing
The article examines the increasing influence of private equity firms in the housing market, highlighting how their acquisition of single-family homes has led to rising rents and reduced home ownership opportunities, particularly for low-income and minority communities.
ZX Spectrum Next on the Internet: Xberry Pi ESP01 and Pi Zero Upgrades
The article discusses the ZX Spectrum Next, an upgraded version of the classic ZX Spectrum computer, and its integration with various internet-connected devices like the XBerry Pi, ESP01, and Pi Zero. It highlights the technological advancements and the expanding possibilities for retro gaming enthusiasts.
After the Bubble
The article discusses the potential limitations and 'thin spots' in the current state of artificial intelligence (AI), suggesting that while AI has made significant progress, there are still areas where it falls short or faces challenges, such as in understanding context, common sense reasoning, and long-term planning.
Oliver Sacks Put Himself into His Case Studies. What Was the Cost?
The article explores the life and work of renowned neurologist Oliver Sacks, whose case studies often blurred the line between professional detachment and personal involvement. It examines the impact of Sacks' approach on his patients and his own well-being, highlighting the complexities and challenges of this style of medical practice.
Why frozen test fixtures are a problem on large projects and how to avoid them
The article discusses the use of frozen test fixtures, which can help improve the reliability and maintainability of automated tests by ensuring consistent data across test runs. It explores the benefits of using frozen fixtures, such as faster test execution and reduced flakiness, and provides guidance on how to implement them effectively.
MCP Joins the Agentic AI Foundation
The Model Context Protocol (MCP) has announced that it is joining the Agentic AI Foundation, a collaboration aimed at developing safe and beneficial artificial intelligence. This collaboration will focus on advancing the MCP framework and its application in the field of AI development.
Torture Techniques from CIA Black Sites Were Used at Alligator Alcatraz
The article reveals that interrogation techniques used at CIA black sites, including torture, were also employed at the Alligator Alcatraz detention facility, which was operated by the U.S. military. It highlights the use of enhanced interrogation methods and the broader implications of such practices.
AI needs more power than the grid can deliver – supersonic tech can fix that
The article discusses the growing power demands of AI systems and the need for alternative energy sources to support them. It explores how supersonic technology, such as jet engines, could potentially provide the high-powered energy required to fuel advanced AI applications.
Qt, Linux and everything: Debugging Qt WebAssembly
The article discusses the challenges of debugging Qt WebAssembly applications, particularly the issues surrounding DWARF (Debugging With Attributed Record Formats) data and the lack of tooling support. It provides insights and workarounds for developers facing these problems when working with Qt WebAssembly.