I want to work on the open web with other developers who make interesting products that we can hook up together to make new products. Or if users get an idea for linking two products, they can do it with scripting. It was a dream we had for the Mac, but it fell apart because...
Fixed a bit of breakage on the Links page over the weekend.
McSweeney’s
• David Kamp
An Interview with the National Weather Service’s Former Director of “Feels Like”
Q: You were laid off from the National Weather Service amidst all the DOGE cuts, correct? A: Yes. And they haven’t hired anyone new to do my job. Q: Which was? A: The National Weather Service’s Director of “Feels Like.” You know how when there’s a heatwave, you hear that the...
Defector
• Puja Patel
Huddle Up, Take A Knee: It’s Puja Week
That’s right. It’s Puja Week and I’m Puja—everyone has to do what I say, or else. Don’t worry, this isn’t my first rodeo. A decade ago, I was a culture editor at the Gawker Media version of Deadspin and worked with many of the writers and editors who make up Defector today. ...
Database Categories Are Dead: Here’s What’s Next
The traditional database taxonomy is broken. The labels we’ve used for over a decade like “NoSQL,” “relational,” “document, “key-value” and
The post Database Categories Are Dead: Here’s What’s Next appeared first on The New Stack.
The Texas Observer
• Iasmin Omar Ata-Delta
Picturing Palestine
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WIRED
• Christopher Null
The 4 Best Invisible Hearing Aids of 2025, Tested and Reviewed
These subtle WIRED-tested devices help wearers keep their hearing loss to themselves.
Open Channels FM Podcast Network
• Bob Dunn
Enhancing Client Collaboration with Figma Prototypes in WordPress Projects
Web agencies face client engagement challenges during project transitions. Figma's interactive prototypes improve communication, enabling clients to provide focused feedback and visualize designs quickly, enhancing overall collaboration.
WIRED
• Caroline Haskins
What Does Palantir Actually Do?
Palantir is often called a data broker, a data miner, or a giant database of personal information. In reality, it’s none of these—but even former employees struggle to explain it.
WIRED
• Scott Gilbertson, Gear Team
7 Best Tents (2025), Tested: Backpacking, Family, and Ultralight
The right shelter can make a big difference in how comfortable you are outdoors. Here are the ones we’ve tested and love.
WIRED
• Matt Burgess
Inside the Multimillion-Dollar Gray Market for Video Game Cheats
Gaming cheats are the bane of the video game industry—and a hot commodity. A recent study found that cheat creators are making a fortune from gamers looking to gain a quick edge.
WIRED
• Luke Larsen
13 Best Back-to-School Laptop Deals for 2025
Many of the top laptops we recommend are on sale for the back-to-school season this year.
The Daily
• The New York Times
What C.E.O.s Really Think About Trump’s Tariffs
Last week, President Trump hit many countries with yet another round of punishing tariffs. So far, the economy has been resilient in the face of his trade war, but it’s unclear how long that will last.
Andrew Ross Sorkin, editor-at-large of DealBook, discusses what C.E.O.s a...
WIRED
• Fernanda González
The Black Market for Fake Science Is Growing Faster Than Legitimate Research, Study Warns
A small but growing number of academics are improperly taking credit for articles, citations, and authorships, allowing them to appear prestigious without having conducted their own research.
WHILE HE'S HERE, LET'S ARREST PUTIN - 8.11.25
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SEASON 4 EPISODE 3: COUNTDOWN WITH KEITH OLBERMANN A-Block (1:45) SPECIAL COMMENT: Hey! While Putin is here in Alaska so Trump can kiss his fanny, let's arrest him on behalf of the International Criminal Court and its member states Canada and Mexico who want to try him for k...
WIRED
• Simon Cohen
Tribit Stormbox Mini+ Review: A Great Cheap Portable Speaker
If you want a great cheap Bluetooth speaker (or a pair) this is a new WIRED favorite.
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Built on Shards of Silicon: Robert Alexander's Tech Blog
• Robert Alexander
The most popular email providers
Measuring the popularity of email hosting providers
Pricing masthead testimonial test
Testimonial in masthead
Registration risk reduction test
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