Ironclad – formally verified, real-time capable, Unix-like OS kernel
Tabloid: The Clickbait Headline Programming Language
The article explores the rise of tabloid journalism, its impact on public discourse, and the ethical dilemmas it presents in an era of misinformation and sensationalism.
Marko – A declarative, HTML‑based language
Marko.js is a user interface (UI) library designed for building web applications, featuring a declarative, component-based approach to building user interfaces. It emphasizes performance, developer productivity, and ease of use.
Largest cargo sailboat completes first Atlantic crossing
The world's largest cargo sailboat, the Grain de Sail, has successfully completed its first Atlantic crossing, marking a historic milestone for the use of wind power in maritime transportation. The vessel's successful voyage highlights the potential for sustainable shipping alternatives to help reduce the environmental impact of the shipping industry.
Syntax and Semantics of Programming Languages (1995)
Study identifies weaknesses in how AI systems are evaluated
Paper: https://openreview.net/pdf?id=mdA5lVvNcU
Related: https://www.theregister.com/2025/11/07/measuring_ai_models_h...
Debugging BeagleBoard USB boot with a sniffer: fixing omap_loader on modern PCs
WriterdeckOS
WriterDeckOS is a cloud-based writing tool that provides writers with a distraction-free environment, collaborative features, and advanced analytics to help improve their writing process and productivity.
Control structures in programming languages: from goto to algebraic effects
This article discusses control structures, which are essential building blocks in computer programming. It explores various types of control structures, such as conditional statements, loops, and functions, and how they are used to control the flow of execution in a program.
Open-source communications by bouncing signals off the Moon
Open Space is an online platform that provides a virtual space for communities to connect, collaborate, and explore new ideas. It offers a range of features, including customizable virtual environments, real-time communication tools, and integrated project management capabilities.
Avería: The Average Font (2011)
The article explores the development and features of the Averia typeface, a highly versatile and legible font designed to work across a wide range of digital and print applications. It delves into the typeface's unique character shapes, extended character set, and its suitability for both body text and display use.
IP blocking the UK is not enough to comply with the Online Safety Act
The article discusses the challenges the UK government faces in complying with the Online Safety Act, as blocking IP addresses alone may not be enough to effectively regulate online content. It highlights the need for a more nuanced approach to address the complexities of internet regulation.
He Chunhui's Tiny386 Turns an ESP32-S3 into a Fully-Functional 386-Powered PC
The article describes a project called Tiny386, which turns the ESP32-S3 microcontroller into a fully functional 386-powered desktop PC. The project demonstrates the impressive capabilities of the ESP32-S3 and its potential for creating powerful embedded systems.
Cloudflare scrubs Aisuru botnet from top domains list
Cloudflare has scrubbed the Aisuru botnet from its list of top domains, effectively disrupting the botnet's infrastructure. The article discusses the security measures taken by Cloudflare to combat the threat posed by the Aisuru botnet, which was abusing Cloudflare's services.
When a “feature” is worse than a bug
The article discusses a problem with the Sketchfab platform, where a new feature ended up being worse than a bug. It explores the implications of introducing changes that can negatively impact the user experience, and emphasizes the importance of thoroughly testing and understanding the impact of new features before releasing them.
Judge denies request to exempt Flock footage from Public Records Act
The article discusses a court decision denying a request to find that data from Flock Safety cameras is exempt from public records requests. The court ruled that the data should be subject to public disclosure, unless specific exemptions apply in individual cases.
My first fifteen compilers (2019)
Valdi – A cross-platform UI framework that delivers native performance
Valdi is an open-source library developed by Snapchat that provides a set of fast and efficient data validation utilities for use in modern JavaScript applications. The library offers a range of validation functions, error handling, and customization options to help developers ensure data integrity and improve application reliability.
Why is Zig so cool?
The article explores the potential of Zig, a new systems programming language, to revolutionize the way developers approach cool projects. It highlights Zig's simplicity, performance, and flexibility, making it a compelling choice for building innovative technology solutions.
An Algebraic Language for the Manipulation of Symbolic Expressions (1958) [pdf]
GPS 'kill' switch allows state police cruisers to go dark and disable tracking
https://archive.ph/2Xln7
Humanity's Endgame
The article explores humanity's potential endgame scenarios, including climate change, nuclear war, and technological singularity, and discusses the need for collective action and ethical considerations to ensure a sustainable future for humanity.
Ticker: Don't die of heart disease
Opencloud – An alternative to Nextcloud written in Go
Judge says Education Dept partisan out-of-office emails violated First Amendment
GPT-5-Codex-Mini – A more compact and cost-efficient version of GPT-5-Codex
OpenAI has released Rust v0.56.0, an update to their Codex language model that includes improvements to performance, stability, and new capabilities like code synthesis and translation.
Myna: Monospace typeface designed for symbol-heavy programming languages
Myna is an open-source machine learning library that provides a simple and efficient way to build and deploy neural networks. It supports a variety of deep learning models and can be used for a wide range of applications, including image classification, natural language processing, and time series analysis.
How did I get here?
Making Democracy Work: Fixing and Simplifying Egalitarian Paxos
Immutable Software Deploys Using ZFS Jails on FreeBSD
The article discusses the use of ZFS and jails to create an immutable software deployment process. It explains how this approach can improve security, reliability, and ease of management for software systems.