A New Theme for Short-Form Blogging on WordPress.com [28 Apr 26, 2:50pm] At WordPress.com, we believe short thoughts deserve a real home. Today we’re introducing a new theme built for quick posts, replies, and reblogs: the kind of writing that lives somewhere between a tweet and a blog post, on a site that’s entirely…
Microsoft is finally turning off the MSN feed and ads in Windows 11 Widgets by default [2 May 26, 9:07pm] Microsoft is officially testing changes to make the Windows 11 Widgets board less distracting. By disabling "open on hover," turning off notification badges, and hiding the cluttered MSN feed on first launch, the OS is finally putting user…
How to force-enable Xbox Mode in Windows 11, and why Microsoft hides it [1 May 26, 9:34pm] Microsoft just introduced a console-style Xbox mode for Windows 11 in the April 2026 optional update. If you don't see it yet due to staggered rollouts, don't worry. You can easily force enable this hidden interface using ViVeTool to get be…
Windows 11 KB5083631 out with Xbox mode, faster performance (direct download links .msu) [1 May 26, 12:23am] Windows 11 KB5083631 is rolling out with Xbox mode for regular PCs, a more reliable File Explorer, faster startup apps, and more. This is an optional update that can be downloaded via Windows Update. For advanced users, Microsoft has also posted dire…
Google explains why Android AICore occasionally takes up more storage [2 May 26, 6:04pm] Android AICore lets you “run generative AI features directly on your Android phone or tablet’s hardware.” These models (Gemini Nano) are inherently large, but Google now has a more detailed explanation of why Android AICore storage occasionally…
Pixelated 098: An iconic glow-up [1 May 26, 8:30pm] Welcome to episode 98 of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. This week, Abner, Damien, and Will all sorts of recent exclusive reporting. From Google’s upcoming app icon redesigns for Workspace — and, if Pixel is any indication, far beyond — t…
New Bluekit Phishing Kit Features AI Assistant [2 May 26, 10:50am] Still under development, Bluekit provides users with automated domain registration and an AI Assistant.The post New Bluekit Phishing Kit Features AI Assistant appeared first on SecurityWeek.
Two US Security Experts Sentenced to Prison for Helping Ransomware Gang [1 May 26, 11:37am] Ryan Goldberg of Georgia and Kevin Martin of Texas were each sentenced to four years in prison. The post Two US Security Experts Sentenced to Prison for Helping Ransomware Gang appeared first on SecurityWeek.
Sophisticated Deep#Door Backdoor Enables Espionage, Disruption [1 May 26, 11:08am] The stealthy Python-based backdoor framework deploys a persistent Windows implant likely designed for espionage.The post Sophisticated Deep#Door Backdoor Enables Espionage, Disruption appeared first on SecurityWeek.
Why do crabs walk sideways? Scientists trace it back 200 million years [2 May 26, 1:56pm] Crabs’ famous sideways walk may trace back to a single evolutionary moment 200 million years ago. Researchers found that most modern crabs inherited this trait from one ancestor—and never looked back. The movement likely gave them an edge, helpin…
18th-century mechanical volcano roars to life 250 years later [2 May 26, 1:27pm] A centuries-old vision of a mechanical volcano has finally erupted into reality, as two University of Melbourne engineering students recreated a design first imagined in 1775 by volcanology enthusiast Sir William Hamilton. Drawing from an 18th-centur…
Boosting one protein helps the brain fight Alzheimer’s [2 May 26, 12:57pm] Scientists have discovered a way to help the brain clean itself of harmful Alzheimer’s plaques by activating its own support cells. By increasing a protein called Sox9, researchers were able to boost the activity of astrocytes, star shaped cells th…
The “big one” might not come alone: Double West Coast earthquake threat [2 May 26, 12:47pm] Two of the most dangerous fault systems on the U.S. West Coast may be more connected than scientists once thought. New research suggests the Cascadia subduction zone and the San Andreas fault can “sync up,” triggering earthquakes within minutes o…
Scientists sound alarm as dangerous amoebas spread globally [2 May 26, 11:35am] Free-living amoebae are emerging as a global health concern, fueled by warming temperatures and outdated water systems. While many are harmless, some can cause deadly infections and even protect other dangerous microbes. Their ability to survive heat…
5 Understated Cars That Still Signal Wealth [3 May 26, 2:45am] Some cars don't hide behind the fact that they're for the wealthy, but other cars prefer to keep things on the low. What are some good stealth wealth cars?
15 Best Gas Stations In 2026, Ranked [3 May 26, 1:30am] Looking for value at the pump? Here are the best gas stations across the country ranked by pricing, rewards, EV charging, and nationwide coverage.
The quiet layoffs sweeping China’s tech giants [29 Apr 26, 10:00am] Alibaba reduced its head count by a third in 2025, while Baidu’s workforce declined nearly 7%. “There’s constant churn,” a Chinese tech worker said.
Overlooked Artist Louisa Chase Returns to the Spotlight [2 May 26, 8:30am] At Berry Campbell, "Louisa Chase: The Eighties" marks the artist's largest and most comprehensive solo in New York in more than two decades.The post Overlooked Artist Louisa Chase Returns to the Spotlight appeared first on Artnet News…
Introducing TanStack Form [1 May 26, 5:11pm] TanStack Form offers a powerful solution for handling form complexity in React. It emphasizes strong typing, performance, and detail management.
Code is Clay [27 Apr 26, 7:15pm] A nice essay from Cam Pedersen. Clay breaks. A lot. My first few attempts collapsed on the wheel. One piece cracked in the kiln. I dropped another walking to my car. But nobody cries about it, you just start over. The clay doesn’t care. It’s just…
Auto `sizes` on Images [24 Apr 26, 3:11pm] Hand-writing/maintaining a sizes attribute is just not going to happen. This is the way.
#214 – Robby McCullough on Beaver Builder, AI Hype, and Evolving WordPress Workflows [29 Apr 26, 2:00pm] In this episode, Nathan Wrigley interviews Robby McCullough, co-founder of Beaver Builder, about the evolving landscape of WordPress page builders amidst the rise of AI. They reflect on Beaver Builder’s 12-year journey, discuss initial skepticism t…
#213 – Malcolm Peralty on Managed WordPress Hosting and AI Innovation at Pressable [22 Apr 26, 2:00pm] In this episode, Nathan Wrigley interviews Malcolm Peralty from Pressable, about his tech and WordPress career, experiences with Drupal and Acquia, and his current role as a technical account manager. They discuss Pressable’s hosting services, thei…
#212 – Anne Bovelett on How Web Accessibility Boosts Traffic, SEO, and Revenue [15 Apr 26, 2:00pm] In this episode, Nathan Wrigley interviews Anne Bovelett, about the economic and human impact of web accessibility in WordPress. They discuss how improving accessibility offers significant SEO, traffic, and revenue benefits, referencing research show…
#211 – Elliott Richmond on WordPress Content Creation, Education, and Pizza Plugins [1 Apr 26, 2:00pm] Elliot Richmond discusses his 20+ years with WordPress, from early b2 days to founding a successful pizza delivery business powered by WordPress and WooCommerce. He shares plans for a pizza plugin and licensing model, and explains his new partnership…
#210 – Zach Stepek on the Interconnected WordPress Ecosystem, Partnerships and Trust [25 Mar 26, 2:00pm] In this episode, Nathan Wrigley talks with Zach Stepek about the evolving nature of partnerships in the WordPress ecosystem. Zach shares his journey through various tech roles, his discovery of WordPress, and his passion for WooCommerce. They discuss…
Dispatches from O'Reilly: Fast Paths and Slow Paths [1 May 26, 2:00pm] Selective control in autonomous AI systems: Why governing every decision breaks autonomy—and how runtime control actually works at scale
Time is a construct but it can still break your software [1 May 26, 7:40am] Ryan welcomes Jason Williams, senior software engineer at Bloomberg and the creator of Rust-based JavaScript engine Boa, to the show to dive into why date and time handling in JavaScript is so difficult and how the Temporal proposal aims to fix…
The Worst Coder in the World goes agentic: building a leaderboard cracking AI [30 Apr 26, 4:00pm] Agents are everywhere, so isn't it fitting that the Worst Coder in the World goes agentic? A coding newbie explores the challenges and rewards of building an agent for work—and trying to learn a few things about coding along the way.
Your LLM issues are really data issues [28 Apr 26, 7:40am] Ryan welcomes Harsha Chintalapani, co-founder and CTO at Collate and co-creator of Open Metadata, to the show to discuss why AI and LLMs struggle with real-time, structured production data.
Artist Celebrates Japan’s Shinto Traditions Through Monumental Paper Art Installations [2 May 26, 12:50pm] Artist Celebrates Japan’s Shinto Traditions Through Monumental Paper Art Installations View this post on Instagram A post shared by Arts, Artists, Artwork (@artsartistsartwork) Within Japan’s Shinto tradition, kami refers to the spirits tha…
Day Zero Festival Brings Music and Art to the Mayan Jungle [1 May 26, 7:20pm] Day Zero Festival Brings Music and Art to the Mayan JungleOn December 21, 2012, many people around the world were on edge. A misinterpretation surrounding the Mayan calendar seemed to predict the end of the world on this day. (In the end, it was sim…
Gravity-Defying Dancers Appear to Climb the Sky in Mesmerizing Aerial Show [1 May 26, 6:25pm] Gravity-Defying Dancers Appear to Climb the Sky in Mesmerizing Aerial Show Ver esta publicación en Instagram Una publicación compartida por Ministerio Cultura y Juventud (@mcj_cr) Gravity-defying acts have long been mesmerizing spectacles—j…
Banksy Unveils New Sculpture in Central London That’s Already Sparking Debate [1 May 26, 4:35pm] Banksy Unveils New Sculpture in Central London That’s Already Sparking DebateEmbed from Getty Images Banksy has once again surprised the public with an unexpected artwork, this time stepping beyond his signature stencil murals and into sculpture.…
GitHub for Beginners: Getting started with Markdown [28 Apr 26, 6:00pm] Discover how to format and edit your comments and posts using Markdown.The post GitHub for Beginners: Getting started with Markdown appeared first on The GitHub Blog.
An update on GitHub availability [28 Apr 26, 10:01am] Here’s what we’ve done—and what we’re still doing—to improve our availability and reliability.The post An update on GitHub availability appeared first on The GitHub Blog.
GitHub Copilot is moving to usage-based billing [27 Apr 26, 3:58pm] Starting June 1, your Copilot usage will consume GitHub AI Credits.The post GitHub Copilot is moving to usage-based billing appeared first on The GitHub Blog.
What Google & Microsoft Earnings Say About Search via @sejournal, @MattGSouthern [2 May 26, 12:00pm] Alphabet and Microsoft earnings show search ad revenue growing while Google Network revenue fell to $6.97B, continuing a multi-quarter decline. The post What Google & Microsoft Earnings Say About Search appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
Runpod Launches Flash: The Fastest Way to Deploy AI Inference [1 May 26, 4:35pm] NEWARK, N.J. — Runpod, the AI developer cloud, today announced the general availability of Runpod Flash, an open-source Python SDK that removes the infrastructure overhead between writing AI code and running it in production. With Flash, developers…
Self-Healing Tests Don’t Solve the Real Problem [1 May 26, 4:26pm] Self-healing test automation has been getting a lot of attention lately. The promise is simple: tests that fix themselves when the UI changes, reducing maintenance and keeping pipelines green. If you’ve spent time dealing with brittle selectors, th…
Warp’s New Chapter: Ushering in the Era of Open Agentic Development [30 Apr 26, 5:39pm] With a look towards how software will be created soon, the makers of Warp have announced they are open-sourcing the project, in a launch of what the company is calling Open Agentic Development. “Our vision is to cultivate an ecosystem where human…
amazee.ai Launches Managed OpenClaw Hosting [29 Apr 26, 8:04pm] CAMPBELL, Calif. — amazee.ai, a Mirantis company, today announced the launch of amazeeClaw, a managed OpenClaw hosting platform that enables developers and enterprises to deploy production-ready AI agents with data sovereignty and regional contro…
CRUD Is Dead (Sort Of): How SaaS Will Evolve Into Semi-Autonomous Systems [29 Apr 26, 5:52pm] Most of the software we use at work — Ramp, Jira, Notion, Linear, HubSpot — is still built on the same primitive pattern: CRUD, which stands for Create, Read, Update, Delete. We can dress it up with gorgeous UIs, dark mode, and slick onboarding f…
W3C Establishes Representative Office in Shenzhen, China [30 Apr 26, 6:58pm] W3C today announced the establishment of a W3C Representative Office in Shenzhen, China. An opening ceremony was held in Shenzhen on 18 April 2026, a few days before the celebration of the 20th anniversary of W3C in China.The W3C…
First Public Working Draft: Long Animation Frames API [28 Apr 26, 5:47am] This document defines an API that web page authors can use to detect presence of "long animation frames" that monopolize the UI thread for extended periods of time and block other critical tasks from being executed - e.g. reacting to user i…
First Public Working Draft: CBOR-LD 1.0 [28 Apr 26, 5:44am] CBOR is a compact binary data serialization and messaging format. This specification defines CBOR-LD 1.0, a CBOR-based format to serialize Linked Data.
Upcoming: W3C Workshop on the Future of ODRL [27 Apr 26, 12:22pm] A workshop to examine broad and specific aspects since ODRL became a W3C Recommendation in 2018 and gained robust recognition and adoption.
CISA Adds Actively Exploited Linux Root Access Bug CVE-2026-31431 to KEV [3 May 26, 6:26am] The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) on Friday added a recently disclosed security flaw impacting various Linux distributions to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, citing evidence of active exploitation in…
Trellix Confirms Source Code Breach With Unauthorized Repository Access [2 May 26, 6:41am] Cybersecurity company Trellix has announced that it suffered a breach that enabled unauthorized access to a "portion" of its source code.It said it "recently identified" the compromise of its source code repository and that it be…
30,000 Facebook Accounts Hacked via Google AppSheet Phishing Campaign [1 May 26, 6:09pm] A newly discovered Vietnamese-linked operation has been observed using a Google AppSheet as a "phishing relay" to distribute phishing emails with an aim to compromise Facebook accounts.The activity has been codenamed AccountDumpling by Gua…
Cybercrime Groups Using Vishing and SSO Abuse in Rapid SaaS Extortion Attacks [1 May 26, 2:26pm] Cybersecurity researchers are warning of two cybercrime groups that are carrying out "rapid, high-impact attacks" operating almost within the confines of SaaS environments, while leaving minimal traces of their actions.The clusters, Cordia…
Game Jam Winner Spotlight: Diary Of A Provincial Lady [2 May 26, 7:00pm] We’ve arrived at the end of our series of spotlight posts looking at the winners of our eighth annual public domain game jam, Gaming Like It’s 1930! We’ve already covered the Best Adaptation, Best Deep Cut, Best Visuals, Best Remix, and Best Di…
The Supreme Court’s Voting Rights Ruling Is Results-Driven Cynicism, Not Law [1 May 26, 8:15pm] I will continue to make the case for a 100 Justice Supreme Court because we need to get to the point that no single Supreme Court Justice matters. As it stands, each individual Justice has way too much power, and when they go mad with it, they can un…
kinetic mirrored installation in portugal by moradavaga evokes a shoal of golden fish [3 May 26, 3:00am] a crossover between kinetic and pixel art, A-L-M-A-D-R-A-V-A installation brings full days of ‘golden hours’ to rundown former beer factory.The post kinetic mirrored installation in portugal by moradavaga evokes a shoal of golden fish appeared f…
1-1 architects reworks surplus timber into a layered house and office in japan [2 May 26, 3:00pm] the team reuses decades of stockpiled timber from the client's warehouses for the main structure.The post 1-1 architects reworks surplus timber into a layered house and office in japan appeared first on designboom | architecture & design ma…
a compact timber tower house rises from a triangular site in switzerland [1 May 26, 8:00pm] vertical living strategy defines the narrow building footprint.The post a compact timber tower house rises from a triangular site in switzerland appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
with its intricate exoskeleton, powerhouse parramatta takes shape in sydney [1 May 26, 3:30pm] designed by moreau kusunoki and genton, new images reveal sydney's new museum 'powerhouse parramatta' as it approaches completion.The post with its intricate exoskeleton, powerhouse parramatta takes shape in sydney appeared first on d…
