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Introducing the Codex app. OpenAI just released a new macOS app for their Codex coding agent. I’ve had a few days of preview access – it’s a solid app that provides a nice UI over the capabilities of the Codex CLI agent and adds some interesting new features, most notably first-class support for Skills, and […]
Photo by Gabriel Meinert The subject of spending seems to be getting a lot of attention of late in and around the financial independence (FI) community. The issue seems to be that those pursuing FI are on a path of deprivation and delayed gratification, and this behavior becomes so ingrained that when the time […]
A decade-old email is reviving questions about whether projects like Ripple posed a threat to Bitcoin’s development or merely served as competitors that some BTC backers sought to exclude. The email, dated July 31, 2014, appears to show Austin Hill, then described as Blockstream’s chief executive, telling the late Jeffrey Epstein and other recipients that […]
Years ago, when I read Sarah Drasner’s article on creating a VS Code theme, I silently thought to myself, That’s a lot of work… I’m never going to make a theme… But lo and behold, I went ahead and made one — and it took less than six hours to get most of the theme […]
If there’s one piece of electronic kit that everyone should own, it’s a flash drive. You never know when you might need to port files from one device to another, but more importantly, they’re a quick and cheap way to keep your favorite photos or important documents safe and backed up. Luckily, Amazon’s bargain subsidiary […]
To see a film the way the creators intended, you really need a projector. A good one can show a bright, sharp image up to 250 inches in size for an immersive experience that no TV can match — and usually at a much lower price. Plus, they’re great for immersive gaming with consoles and […]
Apple’s AirTag is designed to run quietly in the background, helping you keep track of everyday items like keys, bags and luggage. Unlike many small trackers, an AirTag doesn’t need to be charged. Instead, it uses a standard replaceable coin cell battery that typically lasts around a year, depending on usage. When the battery runs […]
Ravie LakshmananJan 31, 2026Social Engineering / SaaS Security Google-owned Mandiant on Friday said it identified an “expansion in threat activity” that uses tradecraft consistent with extortion-themed attacks orchestrated by a financially motivated hacking group known as ShinyHunters. The attacks leverage advanced voice phishing (aka vishing) and bogus credential harvesting sites mimicking targeted companies to gain […]
January was such a long month that it has already brought us five fresh European unicorns: from Belgium to Ukraine, several tech startups raised funding at valuations above the $1 billion threshold. But before we take a closer look at who joined the club, two caveats. First: This count includes startups that may be incorporated […]
Let’s make the most of the shortest month of the year with a new collection of desktop wallpapers that are sure to bring a smile to your face — and maybe spark your creativity, too. All of them were designed with love by the community for the community and can be downloaded for free. Happy […]
