Freenet has introduced a new peer-to-peer platform enabling decentralized apps that operate without reliance on big tech, aiming to enhance privacy and censorship resistance.
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Amazon, Facebook, FBI have access to a private intelligence-sharing network
Major corporations and federal agencies participate in Seattle Shield, a secretive intelligence-sharing network with limited oversight, raising accountability concerns.
Learnings from 100K lines of Rust with AI (2025)
A developer’s experience building a modern, high-performance Paxos engine in Rust using AI tools, revealing new best practices and future prospects.
Incident Report: May 19, 2026 – GCP Account Suspension
Google Cloud incorrectly suspended Railway’s account, causing a platform-wide outage that affected all services for approximately 8 hours.
Gemini CLI will stop working from June 18, 2026
Google announces Gemini CLI will stop working on June 18, 2026, transitioning users to the new Antigravity CLI platform. Details and implications explained.
Railway Blocked by Google Cloud
Railway services experienced a significant outage after Google Cloud blocked their account, with ongoing efforts to restore access and services.
Meta to offer rival AI chatbots limited free access to WhatsApp: report (META:NASDAQ)
Meta plans to offer limited free access to competing AI chatbots via WhatsApp, signaling a move into AI-driven messaging services amid industry competition.
Meta Offers WhatsApp Access to AI Rivals in Europe, but There’s a Catch
Meta offers European AI companies access to WhatsApp’s API, but with restrictions that limit full integration, raising questions about its impact on AI competition.
Peter Salus has died
Peter Salus, renowned for his work on Unix history, passed away on May 15, 2026, at age 86. His contributions shaped understanding of computing’s past.
Kv4p HT – A homebrew 1W radio (VHF or UHF) that plugs into an Android phone
A new open-source project enables hobbyists to build a 1W VHF/UHF radio that integrates with Android phones, offering features like APRS and GPS.