A developer has demonstrated Firefox running entirely within WebAssembly, including Gecko, UI, and SpiderMonkey, via rendering to a canvas element.
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Briar Is In Maintenance Mode
Briar, the secure messaging app, is currently in maintenance mode, affecting users’ access. Details on duration and impact remain unclear.
Dependabot version updates introduce default package cooldown
Dependabot’s latest version updates now include a default cooldown period for package updates, aiming to improve stability and reduce update conflicts.
Show HN: Beautiful Type Erasure With C++26 Reflection
A new C++26 feature introduces reflection capabilities, making type erasure more elegant. Developers explore its potential via Show HN demonstration.
Building and shipping Mac and iOS apps without opening Xcode
Apple introduces tools allowing developers to build and ship Mac and iOS apps without opening Xcode, streamlining app development workflows.
Show HN: Clawk – Give Coding Agents A Disposable Linux VM, Not Your Laptop
Clawk offers developers a disposable Linux virtual machine for coding tasks, reducing risks to their personal laptops. The project was showcased on Show HN.
Beavis Ultrasound PnP ISA Sound Card Replica
A new replica of the Beavis Ultrasound PnP ISA sound card has emerged, sparking interest among retro hardware enthusiasts and collectors.
Show HN: Shirei, Cross-platform GUI Framework In Native Go
Shirei, a new GUI framework written in native Go, has been introduced on Show HN, promising a cross-platform solution for desktop app development.
We scaled PgBouncer to 4x throughput
Tech team reports a fourfold increase in PgBouncer performance, enhancing database connection efficiency for large-scale applications.
Show HN: Learn by rebuilding Redis, Git, a database from scratch
A developer shared a project on Show HN to learn by recreating Redis, Git, and a database from scratch, highlighting a hands-on approach to understanding core tech.