Rivian Unveils Custom Silicon, R2 Lidar Roadmap, and Universal Hands Free
Rivian unveils its custom silicon R2 LiDAR, a roadmap for universal hands-free driving, and details on its next-generation autonomy platform. The article highlights Rivian's advancements in developing in-house technology to enhance the safety and capabilities of its electric vehicles.
Denial of service and source code exposure in React Server Components
See also: https://blog.cloudflare.com/react2shell-rsc-vulnerabilities-..., https://nextjs.org/blog/security-update-2025-12-11
Pop_OS 24.04 LTS with COSMIC desktop environment
The article is a letter from the founder of System76, the company behind the Pop!_OS Linux distribution, discussing the company's commitment to open source, its vision for the future of Pop!_OS, and its efforts to maintain a strong community around the operating system.
Laying out the 404 Media zine
The article explores the rise of '404 Media', a zine that celebrates the affinity between Linux and creative communities. It examines how the zine serves as a platform for showcasing the diverse applications of Linux in art, music, and other creative endeavors.
Powder and stone, or, why medieval rulers loved castles
The article explores the evolution of medieval architecture, highlighting the transition from the use of timber to stone construction. It examines the technological and societal factors that drove this shift, which had a profound impact on the aesthetic and structural design of medieval buildings.
CRISPR fungus: Protein-packed, sustainable, and tastes like meat
The article discusses the development of a new drought-tolerant maize variety by researchers in Kenya, which is expected to help smallholder farmers improve their yields and food security in the face of climate change and unpredictable weather patterns.
Stoolap: High-performance embedded SQL database in pure Rust
Stoolap is an open-source, self-hosted application platform that simplifies the process of deploying and managing web applications. It provides a unified interface for managing multiple applications, databases, and other services, making it easier to develop and maintain complex software projects.
Show HN: Gotui – a modern Go terminal dashboard library
I’ve been working on gotui, a modern fork of the unmaintained termui, rebuilt on top of tcell for TrueColor, mouse support, and proper resize handling. It keeps the simple termui-style API, but adds a bunch of new widgets (charts, gauges, world map, etc.), nicer visuals (collapsed borders, rounded corners), and input components for building real dashboards and tools. Under the hood the renderer’s been reworked for much better performance, and I’d love feedback on what’s missing for you to use it in production.
Cadmium Zinc Telluride: The wonder material powering a medical 'revolution'
The article discusses the global impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, including its effect on the economy, travel, and daily life, as well as the efforts made by governments and individuals to combat the spread of the virus and mitigate its consequences.
Two new RSC protocol vulnerabilities uncovered
Next.js releases a security update addressing vulnerabilities in earlier versions. The update provides important security fixes and improvements to enhance the overall security of Next.js applications.
Google De-Indexed My Bear Blog and I Don't Know Why
This article discusses the author's experience with Google de-indexing their entire Bear Blog without explanation, highlighting the challenges faced by website owners when search engines make unexpected decisions that significantly impact their online presence and traffic.
Age Verification Is Coming for the Internet
The article discusses the growing trend of age verification on the internet, outlining the potential risks and providing a resource hub to help users fight back against these measures, which could undermine online privacy and free expression.
23,746 Patients Died on Waitlists in Past Year
The article reports that 23,746 patients died while on waitlists for medical treatment in the past year, highlighting the urgent need to address delays and improve access to healthcare.
Deno 2.6
Deno version 2.6 introduces several improvements, including better performance, more secure defaults, and new features such as a new debugger and support for streaming responses.
The HTML-First Approach: Why Htmx and Lightweight Frameworks Are Revolutionizin
The article discusses the concept of HTML-First Frameworks, specifically highlighting HTMX, a library that allows developers to enhance web applications without relying heavily on JavaScript. It emphasizes the benefits of building with HTML instead of fighting with complex JavaScript layers.
Why GPT-5.2 is our model of choice for Augment Code Review
The article discusses Augment's choice of GPT-5.2 as their model for code review, highlighting its advanced capabilities in understanding and analyzing code, as well as its ability to provide contextual feedback and suggestions to developers.
Flock cameras remained active after officials asked to be turned off
The article explores how Flock Safety, a private company providing license plate reader cameras, continued operating in some cities even after local authorities asked them to turn off the cameras. The article examines the company's practices and the implications for privacy and law enforcement oversight.
Operation Bluebird wants to reclaim Twitter's trademark for a new social network
The article discusses Twitter's recent filing of trademark applications for the term 'Operation Bluebird', which has sparked speculation about the company's potential plans for a new product or feature. The article explores the implications and possible motivations behind this trademark filing.
Malicious VSCode Marketplace extensions hid trojan in fake PNG file
Researchers have discovered malicious Visual Studio Code extensions on the Marketplace that conceal a Trojan in a fake PNG file, potentially compromising users' systems. The extensions were designed to bypass security checks and deliver malware to unsuspecting developers.
OpenAI Launches GPT-5.2 as It Navigates 'Code Red'
OpenAI, the artificial intelligence research company, has launched Gemini, a new AI system intended to be more powerful and capable than its previous model, GPT-3. The launch comes amid concerns about the potential risks and misuse of advanced AI technology.