2026/02/20
Article: 37 min
This article is a summary of updates in the F-Droid app store for the week of February 20th, 2026. It includes information about changes to core F-Droid features, new apps added, updated apps, and removed apps. The main focus is on the banner reminder campaign aimed at raising awareness about Google's plans to become a gatekeeper for Android devices.
Discussion (643): 2 hr 23 min
The comment thread discusses concerns over Google's restrictions on sideloading and the potential impact on independent Android distributions. Users express frustration with a lack of competition in the tech industry, particularly regarding antitrust enforcement in the US. There is also a desire for open-source alternatives to proprietary ecosystems like iOS and Android, with some speculating about potential forks from China as an alternative.
Article: 10 min
The US Supreme Court has ruled against President Donald Trump's global tariffs imposed in April 2018, stating that Congress, not the president, holds the power to impose such tariffs. The court held that nothing in the Emergency Economic Powers Act of 1977 delegated sweeping tariff powers to Trump.
Discussion (1221): 4 hr 38 min
The comment thread discusses the potential abuse of presidential power in relation to fluctuating tariffs, their impact on businesses, economic stability, and constitutional concerns. There is a debate over whether the president's actions were unconstitutional and how they affect various sectors like manufacturing and small businesses. The conversation also touches on the need for constitutional changes to regain global trust.
Article: 6 min
The article discusses the significant changes in Facebook's content feed over the years, focusing on the shift towards AI-generated content and explicit imagery that seems to cater more to a younger audience.
Discussion (743): 3 hr 34 min
Commenters express dissatisfaction with Facebook's declining user experience, characterized by AI-generated content and spam in feeds, leading many users to migrate towards alternative platforms like TikTok and Instagram. However, some still find value in Facebook groups for communities and discussions.
Article: 29 min
A diving instructor discovers a severe security vulnerability in the member portal of a major diving insurer and responsibly discloses it, only to face legal threats from the company's law firm rather than constructive feedback or remediation efforts.
Discussion (367): 1 hr 39 min
The comment thread discusses the frustration and risks associated with whistleblowing on security concerns within companies, highlighting issues of disconnect between best practices and company operations, lack of accountability, and inappropriate responses from organizations towards security researchers. The conversation also touches upon the need for stronger legal protections and accountability frameworks.
Article: 12 min
The article discusses Taalas, a company that specializes in transforming AI models into custom silicon for faster, cheaper, and lower power consumption. The platform aims to address the high latency and astronomical cost issues associated with AI deployment by focusing on total specialization, merging storage and computation, and radical simplification of hardware design.
Discussion (431): 1 hr 22 min
The comment thread discusses an innovative technology that accelerates AI model inference with impressive speed, particularly for smaller models. While there is enthusiasm about its potential applications and cost-effectiveness, concerns are raised regarding accuracy, obsolescence, and the environmental impact of specialized hardware production.
Article: 21 min
ggml.ai, the team behind llama.cpp, has joined Hugging Face to ensure the long-term progress of Local AI. This partnership aims to support and scale ggml's open-source projects, including improvements in user experience and integration with the transformers library.
Discussion (209): 41 min
The comment thread discusses various aspects related to AI, focusing on the integration of ggml with Hugging Face and its implications for local AI development. Opinions vary regarding the sustainability of Hugging Face's business model and the potential impact of ggml's tools on the ecosystem. There is a general agreement that local AI has a future despite challenges such as limited storage options.
Article: 9 min
The article discusses the challenges of building a startup on European infrastructure instead of using American cloud services like AWS. The author shares their experience with various European providers and the benefits they found in terms of data sovereignty, GDPR compliance, and avoiding dependency on US-based hyperscalers.
Discussion (366): 1 hr 23 min
The discussion revolves around the benefits and challenges of using European services over American ones, particularly focusing on topics like data sovereignty, self-hosting, and the lack of awareness about European alternatives. Opinions are mixed, with some advocating for European platforms due to concerns over privacy and geopolitical issues.
Article: 3 min
An article discussing a useful Git command found in leaked CIA developer documentation, which helps users clean up their local git repositories by deleting stale branches.
Discussion (238): 47 min
The discussion revolves around the use of TUIs (Terminal User Interfaces) and AI-generated tools in software development, focusing on their efficiency, personalization, and trustworthiness. The community shows a mix of positive sentiment towards TUIs for productivity gains and negative sentiment regarding resource consumption by AI tool generation. There is also an emphasis on sharing knowledge and tips among developers while addressing concerns about the reliability of AI-generated code in critical applications.
Article: 20 min
The article argues against using Dependabot for managing security alerts and suggests replacing it with scheduled GitHub Actions running govulncheck and the test suite against latest dependencies.
Discussion (170): 39 min
The comment thread discusses various dependency management tools and their effectiveness in identifying vulnerabilities, with a focus on Dependabot, govulncheck, RenovateBot, and CodeQL. The community acknowledges the benefits of these tools but also highlights issues such as alert fatigue, false positives, and the need for context-specific threat modeling. There is a debate around whether DoS vulnerabilities should be considered security concerns and the role of automation in managing dependency vulnerabilities.
Discussion (332): 1 hr 3 min
The comment thread discusses concerns over archive.today's credibility due to allegations of DDoS attacks, content tampering, and ethical issues related to bypassing paywalls. The community largely agrees that Wikipedia made the right decision in removing links to the site, citing its impact on credibility and trustworthiness. There is a debate around alternative archival services and self-hosted solutions as potential replacements.