College Dropout Status Is the Hottest Credential for Startup Founders
TL;DR Amid the current AI-driven funding cycle, founders are increasingly promoting their college-dropout status during Y Combinator Demo Day pitches.…
BusterMQ: Thread-per-core NATS server written in Zig with io_uring
TL;DR BusterMQ is a NATS-compatible server implemented in Zig that uses a thread-per-core model and Linux io_uring. Local benchmarks on…
NERD: A terse, machine-optimized programming language for LLM-authored code
TL;DR NERD (No Effort Required, Done) is an experimental language designed for code produced primarily by large language models. It…
This Pixel phone is the best pick if you’re shopping on a tight budget
TL;DR An Android Police piece argues that while the Pixel 10 lineup is the top recommendation for Android phones, earlier…
NERD: A Programming Language Built for AI Authors, Not Human Readers
TL;DR NERD (No Effort Required, Done) is an experimental language designed to be written primarily by large language models rather…
It’s time to stock up on charging cables — USB‑C 5‑pack at $9 on Amazon
TL;DR A discounted five-pack of USB-C to USB-C cables from LISEN is on sale for $9 on Amazon, down from…
2025 Year in LLMs: Reasoning, Agents, Coding Tools, and CLI Uptake
TL;DR 2025 was defined by a shift toward reasoning-focused LLMs and the rise of agents that use tools iteratively. Coding…
GoGoGrandparent (YC S16) Seeks Remote Full‑Stack Tech Leads — $100K–$200K
TL;DR GoGoGrandparent, a profitable YC S16 startup focused on digital caregiving for older and disabled adults, is hiring full‑stack Tech…
The overlooked OnePlus 13 flagship is now better and cheaper
TL;DR The OnePlus 13 — a highly rated but relatively quiet flagship — has been discounted by $200, taking its…
California’s Delete Act and DROP program: public comments and overview
TL;DR A page titled "The Delete Act" appears on privacy.ca.gov under a DROP-related path and includes the word "Comments" in…