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Python Packaging Council approved under PEP 772, with five elected members. First vote likely June 2026 after PyCon US. New governance brings structure to packaging tools and standards.
A critical Linux kernel bug present since 2017 allows arbitrary writes to page cache via AEAD sockets and splice, enabling privilege escalation. Fixed in mainline.
Greg Kroah-Hartman released seven stable kernels, two with Xen fixes and five backporting critical AEAD socket vulnerability patches. Users of affected series should upgrade immediately.
GCC 16.1 release: C++20 becomes default, standard library matures, experimental C++26 features (reflection, contracts, expansion statements, std::simd), new Algol68 frontend, and HTML diagnostics output.
Hyrum's Law manifests as kernel improvements break Google's TCMalloc due to undocumented dependencies, forcing accommodations under no-regressions policy.
Prolly trees, a probabilistic variant of B-trees, enable efficient version control for databases like Dolt by supporting immutable, content-addressable storage and structural sharing.
The NHS plans to close most open-source repositories due to AI security scanners, sparking debate. Critics cite past successes and policy contradictions.
React Native 0.78 brings React 19, Android vector drawables, improved iOS brownfield integration, and a streamlined React Compiler setup. Key new features include Actions, useOptimistic, and ref as props.
React Native 0.80 deprecates deep imports and introduces an opt-in Strict TypeScript API, moving toward a stable, typed public JavaScript API.
React Native 0.80 upgrades to React 19.1, deprecates deep imports with warnings, introduces an opt-in Strict TypeScript API, freezes the Legacy Architecture, and offers experimental prebuilt iOS dependencies for faster builds.
React Native 0.81 brings Android 16 support, deprecates SafeAreaView, offers faster iOS builds via precompilation, and introduces community-maintained JavaScriptCore.
React Native 0.82 runs entirely on the New Architecture, removes legacy support, introduces experimental Hermes V1, React 19.1.1, and DOM Node APIs, with migration guidance and future legacy code removal.
React Native 0.85 introduces a new Shared Animation Backend, enabling native-driver layout animations; moves Jest preset to a dedicated package; adds DevTools multi-connection support, Metro TLS, and several breaking changes.
Win a Mac Mini in this giveaway from MacRumors and Astropad! Use it to remotely control AI agents with the Workbench app. Features include high-fidelity streaming, multi-Mac support, and no network config.
Apple deals this week: up to $130 off Apple Watch Series 11, $149 off M5 MacBook Air, and $49 off AirPods Pro 3. All-time low prices at Amazon.
Apple has discontinued the 256GB Mac Mini configuration, raising the starting price from $599 to $799. The change is attributed to memory chip shortages and high demand.
macOS 27 brings Siri upgrades, Apple Intelligence with Gemini, touch interface, stability focus, drops Intel support and AirPort Time Capsule.
Apple faces over 30 lawsuits after class action denied; plaintiffs claim AirTags enable stalking despite warning signs. 40,000+ reports, flaws in anti-stalking measures.
Considering the latest MacBook Pro? A major OLED redesign with touch, thinner chassis, 2nm chip, and possible 5G is coming in late 2026. Learn why waiting might be smarter.
Apple's MacBook Ultra, foldable iPhone Ultra, Vision Pro decline, and App Store subscriptions dominate weekly Apple news.