A new JavaScript engine called MicroQuickJS aims to run on devices with extreme memory constraints. Created by prolific developer Fabrice Bellard, it needs only about 100 kB of ROM. This could open up JavaScript programming for tiny embedded systems.
2025 was the year the West got dead serious about rare earths. With China controlling up to 99% of the market, the U.S. scrambled to revive mines, sign shaky deals, and fund next-gen magnet tech. The geopolitical stakes couldn’t be higher.
An experiment by a developer at XDA-Developers involved uploading a complete Python order-processing system into Google’s NotebookLM. The AI tool, given full context, successfully acted as a “junior developer,” helping to debug, summarize architecture, and suggest improvements without making autonom
The Indie Game Awards rescinded the Game of the Year award from Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 after confirming AI was used in development. Developer Sandfall Interactive insists the use was minimal and that everything in the game is now human-made. The controversy highlights the murky ethical lines st
According to a guide on DZone, you can bridge the gap between local MCP servers and the wider web. The method involves using an Express.js wrapper as a translation layer and a tunneling service like ngrok for public access, transforming stdio-based communication into HTTP endpoints.
The CEO of America’s largest utility says the power grid is flashing major warnings. He compares it to ignoring a car’s check engine light, predicting price hikes and potential supply crunches as AI and electrification surge.
The upcoming Linux 6.19 kernel is set to include two significant performance-oriented features. Page cache sharing for EROFS promises major speedups for containerized workloads, while new NFS directory delegation support aims to reduce server load.
Upscayl is a free, open-source AI tool that can dramatically upscale and sharpen low-resolution images, making blurry photos usable again. It offers multiple AI models for different types of images and supports batch processing. However, it requires a Vulkan-compatible GPU, which rules out most inte
The fintech industry spent a decade perfecting frictionless, one-click experiences. But the next phase of embedded finance success hinges on a surprisingly human element: real support.
According to Fortune, major banks like JPMorgan and Bank of America have kept headcount stable despite AI hype. However, a separate survey reveals 88% of finance pros see AI as transformative, but only 8% feel their organization is very prepared for it.
