Post Reports
• The Washington Post
He is maxwellposing.
It is common on Mastodon to append a bunch of hashtags to the end of a post. I’ve added a new feature in Micro.blog to help wrangle these. Here’s a screenshot from the Account page:
This doesn’t affect inline hashtags, only hashtags at the end if they’re in their own paragraph.
The New Stack | DevOps, Open Source, and Cloud Native News
• Darryl K. Taft
Microsoft: AI Agents Are Winning the DevOps Relay Race

For decades, the process of software development has resembled a relay race. Business analysts pass requirements to product managers, who
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The New Stack | DevOps, Open Source, and Cloud Native News
• Darryl K. Taft
Outdated Python Versions Cost Companies Millions

If your company is running Python applications on anything older than version 3.13, you’re likely burning money. According to the
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Discourse as it exists today
Just posted on a Facebook thread I unintentionally started.
- I don't like public conversations where people judge other people and they feel compelled to explain themselves. I wasn't in any way intending on provoking a conversation like that here. So I'm going to delete the comments that have gone off in that direction, and please don't post any more. I don't mind you having that conversation, but do it somewhere else where I don't have to read it. Thanks.
Everywhere that's the only structure for discourse we've created.
We can do better. I have to create my own system to prove it, so much work, but worth it, I expect.
WIRED
• Scott Gilbertson
Best GoPro Camera (2025): Compact, Budget, Accessories
You’re an action hero, and you need a camera to match. We guide you through all the models, plus accessory recommendations and hidden software tricks to try.
WIRED
• Boutayna Chokrane
Best Hair Dryer: Rigorous Testing in Real Apartments (2025)
Ready to ditch your clunky hair dryer? These top-tier models bring the heat without the damage.
The New Stack | DevOps, Open Source, and Cloud Native News
• David Eastman
Developer Walk-Through of Auggie CLI, an Agentic Terminal App

The last time I profiled Augment Code, back in February, I found it to be one of the better LLM
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The Brian Lehrer Show
• WNYC
Brian Lehrer Weekend: Trump & Business; AI & Therapy; Weekend Plans
Three of our favorite segments from the week, in case you missed them.
How President Trump is Bigfooting Big Business (First) | The Future of Using AI for Therapy (Starts at 27 :30) | Your Late-Summer Weekend Plans (Starts at 52:00)
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Gnoppix Makes Using AI on Linux a Snap, With One Caveat

AI. At this point, you can’t escape it because it’s everywhere, and it’s finding its way into applications, third-party services,
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Don't miss @caitlindickerson.bsky.social on the explosive growth of ICE under Trump https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CtSK9DzNdzA&list=PLDamP-pfOskNgMNI1eg0pajQfRu-q3NUO
404 Media
• Becky Ferreira
Scientists Discovered Bats Group Hugging and It’s Adorable
Scientists filmed a bat family in their roost for months, capturing never-before-seen (and very cute) behaviors.
WIRED
• Brad Bourque, Jaina Grey
How to Build a PC (2025): Hardware Suggestions, Instructions, and More
Assembling a computer yourself is a good way to learn how they work.
WIRED
• Henri Robbins
9 Best Keyboards (2025), Tested and Reviewed
Whether you’re looking to boost your productivity or your Fortnite stats, these are the top keyboards for the job.
The New Stack | DevOps, Open Source, and Cloud Native News
• Loraine Lawson
Latest React Native Version Ships With Android 16 Support

React Native 0.81 shipped last week with support for Android 16 (API level 36) and experimental support for faster iOS
The post Latest React Native Version Ships With Android 16 Support appeared first on The New Stack.
WIRED
• Dylan Scott
Climate Change Is Bringing Legionnaire’s Disease to a Town Near You
This deadly bacteria, which hits low-income people the hardest, was once an “only in New York” problem. Extreme heat is now increasing its prevalence.
WIRED
• Jaclyn Greenberg
I Can’t Stop Playing Duolingo Chess
The language-learning app recently added a feature that teaches you how to play chess. I tried it, and now I’m hooked on those rooks, knights, and pawns.
WIRED
• Dell Cameron
US Government Seeks Medical Records of Trans Youth
Plus: Google wants billions of Chrome users to install an emergency fix, Kristi Noem is on the move, and North Korean IT workers are everywhere.