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  1. Keep Android Open from f-droid.org
    1265 by LorenDB 11h ago | | |

    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.

    • Google's plans to lock-down Android are still in progress.
    • Banners and warnings have been added to remind users of the situation.
    • F-Droid Basic has undergone several updates including new features like CSV export, install history, mirror chooser setting, and more.
    • Various apps have received updates with bug fixes, improvements, and new features.

    Discussion (482): 1 hr 52 min

    The comment thread discusses Google's decision to heavily restrict sideloading on Android, which is seen as detrimental to independent AOSP distributions aiming for a de-Googled mobile OS experience. Users express dissatisfaction with Google's control over the ecosystem and its impact on user freedom and privacy. There is a desire for alternatives to both iOS and Android, particularly open-source Linux-based phones, as users seek more control over their devices and data. The thread also touches on concerns about losing functionality when switching from Android to other operating systems, especially in terms of banking apps and services, and the belief that governments should play a role in regulating large tech companies like Google.

    • Google's decision to restrict sideloading on Android poses a direct threat to independent AOSP distributions, making it nearly impossible for them to maintain a truly de-Googled mobile OS experience.
    Software Development App Store Updates
  2. Turn Dependabot Off from words.filippo.io
    361 by todsacerdoti 8h ago | | |

    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.

    Reducing alert fatigue could lead to more effective security practices, potentially improving the overall security posture of software projects.
    • Dependabot is considered a 'noise machine' that discourages more useful work.
    • govulncheck and running tests against latest dependencies are recommended as alternatives.
    • The article provides case studies to illustrate the inefficiency of Dependabot alerts.
    Quality:
    The article presents a clear argument with supporting evidence and avoids sensationalism.

    Discussion (91): 20 min

    The discussion revolves around the comparison between govulncheck and Dependabot for identifying vulnerabilities in codebases. Opinions vary on the effectiveness of automated dependency updates and the role of static analysis tools. There is also a debate about classifying DoS as a security vulnerability.

    • Dependabot can cause issues with irregular release cadences
    • Automation of dependency updates helps maintain security and reduce manual work
    Software Development DevOps, Security
  3. I found a Vulnerability. They found a Lawyer from dixken.de
    438 by toomuchtodo 10h ago | | |

    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.

    Legal threats against security researchers can discourage responsible disclosure and harm public trust in organizations' commitment to data protection.
    • Incrementing numeric user IDs and static default passwords for accounts
    • Exposure of sensitive personal data including minors' information
    • 30-day embargo period before disclosure
    Quality:
    The article presents a clear, factual account of the incident without sensationalizing it.

    Discussion (190): 57 min

    The comment thread discusses an employee's experience with a serious security concern at their company, highlighting issues related to communication gaps between employees and leadership, lack of accountability in addressing security vulnerabilities, and the impact of legal threats on whistleblowers. The discussion also touches on trends such as the role of third-party intermediaries in vulnerability disclosure and the balance between security and privacy concerns.

    • security concerns are not being addressed properly within the company
    • communication between employees and leadership is problematic
    • there's a lack of understanding or disregard for legal implications in handling security issues
    Security Cybersecurity, Privacy
  4. Facebook is cooked from pilk.website
    891 by npilk 11h ago | | |

    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.

    • Content feed dominated by AI-generated images and explicit content
    • Shift towards a younger demographic in terms of content preferences
    Quality:
    The article presents a personal opinion on the evolution of Facebook's content feed, with some subjective analysis and anecdotal evidence.

    Discussion (511): 2 hr 9 min

    The comment thread discusses the decline of Facebook's quality and user experience, with users reporting a high presence of AI-generated content, spam, and targeted ads. The algorithm is criticized for personalizing feeds in ways that may not be positive for all users. Despite some positive aspects like useful Marketplace features and niche group communities, the overall sentiment is negative due to the perceived degradation of the platform.

    • Facebook's feed is filled with AI-generated content and spam, leading to a negative user experience.
    • Facebook's algorithm targets users based on their demographic information, resulting in personalized experiences that may not be positive for everyone.
    Counterarguments:
    • Facebook Marketplace remains useful for certain transactions.
    • Facebook groups provide a valuable space for niche communities.
    Social Media Facebook
  5. CERN rebuilt the original browser from 1989 (2019) from worldwideweb.cern.ch
    131 by tylerdane 6h ago | | |

    Article: 3 min

    CERN, in celebration of the 30th anniversary of the development of WorldWideWeb, rebuilt the original browser from 1989 and made it accessible to users worldwide through a contemporary browser.

    Educational and historical significance
    • CERN's role in web browser development
    • Support from US Mission in Geneva
    Quality:
    The article provides factual information without bias or personal opinions.

    Discussion (44): 7 min

    This comment thread discusses various aspects of early web browsers, focusing on WorldWideWeb's development history, image support, and its comparison with Mosaic. The conversation also touches upon the availability of original source code and the evolution of web browser functionalities.

    • WorldWideWeb did not originally have inline image support
    • Mosaic was the first browser with image support
    Computer Science Software Development, History of Computing
  6. Ggml.ai joins Hugging Face to ensure the long-term progress of Local AI from github.com/ggml-org
    694 by lairv 15h ago | | |

    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.

    This partnership could lead to more accessible and efficient local AI solutions, potentially democratizing the use of AI technology.
    • ggml.ai and Hugging Face partnership to support the ggml / llama.cpp community
    • Focus on scaling, improving user experience, and integration with transformers library
    • Maintaining open-source nature and community-driven approach

    Discussion (175): 33 min

    The comment thread discusses Hugging Face's role in the AI ecosystem, its business model, and the challenges faced by local AI development due to hardware limitations. There is appreciation for Hugging Face's contributions and concerns about potential consolidation or monopolization of resources.

    • Hugging Face's business model is sustainable and valuable to the AI community.
    • There might be a risk of consolidation due to resource constraints in the local AI space.
    Counterarguments:
    • Large model sizes and hardware limitations pose challenges for local AI development.
    • There's concern about the potential monopolization of resources by a few companies.
    AI AI Development, Open Source, Collaboration
  7. Wikipedia deprecates Archive.today, starts removing archive links from arstechnica.com
    367 by nobody9999 10h ago | | |

    Discussion (215): 37 min

    The comment thread discusses various opinions on archive.today's practices, including its alleged DDoS attack against a blog, reliability in bypassing paywalls, comparison with Wikipedia, and self-hosted archiving solutions. The community shows moderate agreement but high debate intensity regarding the controversial topics.

    • archive.today is directing a DDoS attack against my blog
    • archive.today has shown that most of its uses can be replaced
    • archive.today has something that was not in the wayback machine
    • archive.today bypasses paywalls reliably
    • archive.today is unreliable when it comes to current affairs
    • archive.today provides a better service compared to Wikipedia
  8. What Is OAuth? from leaflet.pub
    73 by cratermoon 4h ago | | |

    Article: 8 min

    The article explains the concept and history of OAuth, a protocol for authorization in web applications. It starts with the Sign-In use-case, which is functionally equivalent to 'magic link' authentication, where a secret is sent to a place only accessible by the user trying to identify themselves, proving access through showing the secret.

    OAuth simplifies the process of authorization in web applications, enhancing security and privacy for users while providing a standardized approach to authentication.
    • The core idea of OAuth remains simple: sending a multi-use secret to a known delegate with consent, and using that secret for subsequent requests on behalf of the person giving consent.

    Discussion (15):

    The comment thread discusses the complexity and importance of OAuth, with opinions on its title, implementation, and usage in large companies. There's a consensus that it's valuable to understand OAuth despite initial difficulties.

    • OAuth has evolved and improved over time
    Counterarguments:
    • The post title is unfortunate.
    • OAuth is hard to grasp even though I use it every day.
    Computer Science Security & Privacy, Web Development
  9. Index, Count, Offset, Size from tigerbeetle.com
    46 by ingve 2d ago | |

    Article: 12 min

    The article discusses the importance of naming conventions in preventing off-by-one errors and other indexing issues in programming, particularly when dealing with arrays and their indexes. It introduces a consistent use of 'count', 'index', and 'size' terms to clarify the number of items, specific item reference, and byte count respectively, helping programmers avoid common pitfalls.

    This article could influence the way programmers approach indexing and naming conventions, potentially reducing errors in software development projects.
    • Avoidance of ambiguous terms like 'length'.
    • Integration with TigerStyle naming conventions for better code readability.

    Discussion (7):

    The discussion revolves around the interpretation of 'length' in Rust, its relation to byte length, and how it compares with conventions in systems programming languages. The conversation also touches on historical decisions made by the ISO C committee regarding terminology.

    • The meaning of 'length' in Rust differs from common understanding
    • Byte length is preferred in systems programming
    Software Development Programming Practices
  10. Cord: Coordinating Trees of AI Agents from june.kim
    51 by gfortaine 4h ago | | |

    Article: 13 min

    Cord is an AI coordination tool designed to dynamically manage multi-agent tasks in complex workflows. It allows agents to autonomously create subtasks, parallelize work, spawn contractors for independent tasks, and fork analysis that builds on prior results.

    Cord could significantly enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of AI-driven workflows, particularly in complex projects requiring coordination among multiple agents.
    • Cord enables agents to create and manage subtasks autonomously.
    • It supports parallelism, dependency tracking, and context-aware decision-making.

    Discussion (20): 4 min

    The comment thread discusses the context management in AI agents, specifically comparing 'spawn' and 'fork', and proposes a single primitive for context management. There is also discussion on the value of frameworks versus tool search and models, with some agreeing that Claude's implementation is impressive. The conversation touches upon live context concept and KGoT paper.

    • The 'spawn' API might not always be preferable over 'fork'.
    AI AI Agents, Multi-Agent Systems
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