Google Chrome’s Android Reading Mode revamped for easier, persistent use
TL;DR Google is rolling out a redesigned Reading Mode in Chrome for Android that adds a dedicated menu entry, an…
F-Droid replaces core server with donated hardware to speed builds
TL;DR F-Droid has replaced a key piece of infrastructure — its core build-and-publish server — using community donations. The new…
2026 study: Drinking water quality differs widely across U.S. airlines
TL;DR A 2026 analysis from the Center for Food as Medicine and Longevity assessed onboard drinking water from 21 U.S.…
Two cybersecurity professionals admit running ALPHV-affiliated ransomware
TL;DR Two cybersecurity workers pleaded guilty to conspiring to extort victims using ALPHV/BlackCat ransomware after planting malware at five U.S.…
Which Robot Vacuums Now Work With Apple HomeKit via Matter Support
TL;DR Apple added robot vacuum support to the Home app with the iOS 18.4 update by leveraging the Matter smart…
Coase’s Penguin: Linux, the Nature of the Firm and Open Collaboration
TL;DR A PDF titled "Coase's Penguin, Or, Linux and the Nature of the Firm" is listed at the supplied URL…
New York’s mayor-elect bars Raspberry Pi from inauguration block party
TL;DR Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani invited residents to a public block party for his inauguration but included Raspberry Pi on a…
Research: Honey Detects Testers and Conceals Affiliate Network Violations
TL;DR A VPT blog post says new research found the Honey browser extension not only violated affiliate network "stand-down" rules…
NYC Mayoral Inauguration bans Raspberry Pi and Flipper Zero alongside explosives
TL;DR A post on the Adafruit blog reports that New York City's mayoral inauguration will prohibit devices including Raspberry Pi…
73 Programming Project Ideas to Inspire and Challenge Developers Worldwide
TL;DR CodeCrafters published a curated list of 73 programming project ideas aimed at developers who want meaningful side projects. The…