💬 Stop Telling Us XMPP Should Use JSON
A compelling reminder that proven technologies can still outperform trendier options, especially in large-scale, federated systems.
ProcessOne defends XML as the preferred data format for XMPP, countering arguments in favor of JSON. The author highlights XML’s maturity, efficiency in modern parsers, and strengths in extensibility and namespace management. They argue that XMPP’s real complexity lies in its deep ecosystem of protocols, not the underlying data structure.
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🦊 Orion 1.0: A Privacy-First Browser Takes Flight
A promising alternative to data-hungry browsers, Orion champions user sovereignty and ethical software design.
Kagi has launched Orion 1.0, a WebKit-based browser focused on privacy, performance, and user empowerment. Free from telemetry and ads, it offers a clean experience supported by user contributions. Orion integrates with Kagi’s ecosystem while maintaining security boundaries and is available across macOS, iOS, and Linux.
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🧠 Google Antigravity Exploit: Prompt Injection Breaches AI Safety
A stark warning that AI-assisted development environments can become new attack surfaces if security isn’t embedded from the ground up.
PromptArmor researchers uncovered a vulnerability in Google’s Antigravity code editor that allows indirect prompt injections to extract sensitive credentials via Gemini. The flaw stems from permissive defaults and Gemini’s ability to override security restrictions, revealing weaknesses in AI-driven tooling.
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📺 Someone at YouTube Needs Glasses: The Prophecy Has Been Fulfilled
Sharp and humorous commentary on the absurdities of algorithm-driven UX decisions in modern tech giants.
A satirical take on YouTube’s evolving home page design, noting that the platform’s interface now feels emptier than ever. The author mocks Google’s internal decision-making and highlights how design changes prioritize engagement metrics over usability.
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🏗️ Trillions Spent, Yet Software Projects Keep Failing
A thoughtful exploration of why technology can’t fix broken leadership—essential reading for anyone managing large-scale software projects.
IEEE Spectrum examines why massive software projects continue to fail despite Agile, DevOps, and AI tools. The root causes lie in poor management, political dynamics, and unrealistic expectations, not technical limitations. The Phoenix payroll disaster illustrates how these systemic issues persist globally.
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🧠 The Brain’s Five Eras: Adulthood Doesn’t Start Until Your 30s
A groundbreaking study that challenges our timelines of maturity and aging—merging neuroscience with data-driven insight.
Cambridge researchers analyzed thousands of brain scans and found five distinct developmental phases, from childhood to late age. These neural ‘eras’ mark reorganizations rather than gradual evolution, reshaping our understanding of cognitive and emotional growth.
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