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A review of Central Square Theater's production of 'Breaking the Code' in Cambridge, MA, exploring Alan Turing's codebreaking, computing legacy, and personal tragedy.
A reflection on the Pragmatic Summit interview, the three programming virtues (especially laziness), and how AI threatens this essential human trait, with a personal anecdote.
Thoughtworks' 34th Technology Radar highlights AI dominance, a return to foundational practices, security concerns with permission-hungry agents, and the rise of harness engineering.
Thoughtworks' Structured Prompt-Driven Development (SPDD) treats prompts as version-controlled artifacts, aligning AI-assisted coding with business needs via three key skills: alignment, abstraction-first, and iterative review.
Chris Parsons' updated AI coding guide emphasizes verification speed, harness engineering, and the shift from vibe coding to agentic engineering.
Explore the Spark portable synth, an ESP32-powered device that combines synthesis, sampling, and Bluetooth MIDI in a 3D-printed case reminiscent of vintage Casio keyboards.
Explore DIY peripherals: modifying trackballs, building scroll wheels from hard drives, custom macropads, and Bluetooth rings. Learn why software is easy and projects are rewarding.
Discover IR2MQTT, a cloudless IR controller for Home Assistant using ESP32, ESPHome, and local code databases. Q&A covers setup, hardware, integration, and benefits.
A Q&A exploring how an interlaced 2880x2160 signal is pushed to a CRT monitor (IBM P275) using an Intel iGPU for output and discrete GPU for rendering, achieving near-4K experience.
Learn how to build a Twitch chat-controlled LED display using an ESP32, WS2812B LEDs, and table tennis balls. Includes hardware list, assembly steps, software, and code snippet.
Explains transistor matching: why it's needed for balanced load sharing, which parameters (gain, saturation) to match, differences from ICs vs discrete, and how it prevents failures.
Explore how a Raspberry Pi 5 and AI create a conversational C-3PO head, from hardware to speech pipeline. Learn the project's accuracy and where to find build resources.
Court documents from the Musk-Altman trial reveal Nvidia's Jensen Huang donated a supercomputer, Musk drafted OpenAI's mission, Altman sought Y Combinator support, and leaders worried about Musk's control.
Apple discontinues $599 Mac Mini with 256GB, raising starting price to $799 amid chip shortage and higher-than-expected demand for both Mac Mini and Mac Studio.
Microsoft is rolling out a redesigned Run menu for Windows 11 Insiders with dark mode, faster performance, and a new ~\ command to replace the Browse button.
Nintendo Switch 2 preorder deals: Save up to $10 on Splatoon Raiders and Yoshi’s new adventure. Physical copies at Amazon and Walmart are cheaper than digital. Details inside.
Installer No. 126 highlights The Verge's Ruthless Self-Promotion Week with personal updates on Tesla diner, Ted Lasso, robot injury, Japanese stationery, and more.
Esoteric Ebb blends Disco Elysium's inner dialogue with D&D dice rolls, creating a CRPG where luck and personality drive a fantasy mystery.
Discover why a 2-in-1 USB-C cable simplifies charging multiple devices. Learn about top deals, power allocation, and pairing with a wall adapter for maximum efficiency.
Aura Aspen digital frame sale: $30 off, $199. Lifelike 12-inch display, unlimited uploads, Live Photos, no subscription. Also Carver Mat and Walden deals.