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Last updated: July 12, 2026, 11:30 AM ET

Developer Tools and Languages

A new blog post, a compiled language aiming for simplicity and performance. Meanwhile, yt-dlp sequence offer a visual representation of how the popular video downloading tool operates. For terminal enthusiasts, Ghostel.el is a new terminal emulator powered by libghostty, providing a specific way to interact with your command line.

AI and its Impact

New research suggests AI overall. In a related development are being explored for their ability to work with both old and new applications, hinting at future development workflows.

Infrastructure and Security

A significant vulnerability, allowing for unauthenticated remote code execution. In contrast, a "Show HN" post for a specific specification, revealing that only 1 out of 4,356 reachable servers met the criteria for the 2026-07-28 spec. Big tech datacenters, now accounting for a third of France's total emissions.

Software and Systems

IT administrators are reportedly and Windows. The status update is also noted, with 55% of Americans reportedly stopping their social media posts.

Gaming and Development History

A retrospective details the creation of Crash Bandicoot in 2011, offering a look into the development process of a classic game.