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Java record compact constructors (steal back from ai)
4+ min ago (118+ words) First in the series #stealbackfromai I was silly trying this to define default values in a record: It does not compiple (Canonical constructor cannot delegate to another constructor). Turns out there is nicer and cleaner way already provided called comapct…...
Pick Alexa’s personality: Amazon lets users choose ‘Brief,’ ‘Chill,’ or ‘Sweet’ conversation styles
7+ min ago (584+ words) What happens here matters everywhere by Todd Bishop on Feb 25, 2026 at 6:45 amFebruary 25, 2026 at 6:47 am Tired of Alexa's constant chatter? Wish Amazon's voice assistant would just get to the point without all the extra stuff? Maybe I'm just speaking for myself?...
Leaked Code Reveals OpenAI's Secret Government Surveillance Network
16+ min ago (976+ words) Researchers have exposed OpenAI's covert Persona watchlist, active since 2023, screening users for government agencies via 53 MB of leaked source code. Using only a browser, security researchers pulled 53 MB of unprotected TypeScript source code from a FedRAMP-certified production server. What they…...
XMTP and Mask Network Partner to Standardize Secure Messaging Across Lens, Orb, and Firefly
22+ min ago (383+ words) XMTP and Mask Network Partner to Standardize Secure Messaging Across Lens, Orb, and Firefly'Bitget XMTP and Mask Network Partner to Standardize Secure Messaging Across Lens, Orb, and Firefly XMTP has announced a new strategic partnership with Mask Network that has…...
YouTube Premium Lite Adds 2 Top-Requested Features
25+ min ago (221+ words) YouTube is adding two useful perks, Background Play and Downloads, to its $7.99-per-month Premium Lite subscription. Those on the cheaper tier will not be able to download Shorts, music videos, or videos that contain licensed music, such as dance videos,…...
Amazon's Alexa+ Gets Three Personality Modes for Custom Responses
26+ min ago (283+ words) Amazon's Alexa+ Gets Three Personality Modes for Custom Responses Move positions Amazon to compete with AI assistants like ChatGPT's voice mode and Google Assistant's evolving conversational AI Signals Amazon's broader push to differentiate premium Alexa features as voice assistant market…...
Adobe Firefly Launches Quick Cut AI Video Editor
27+ min ago (406+ words) Adobe Firefly Launches Quick Cut AI Video Editor Adobe's AI tool now auto-edits raw footage into first drafts using natural language Adobe launches Quick Cut in Firefly, an AI feature that auto-edits raw footage into video drafts from text prompts…...
Jira now lets AI agents work alongside humans on tasks
27+ min ago (586+ words) Jira now lets AI agents work alongside humans on tasks Atlassian launches agents in Jira, treating AI like team members for task assignment Atlassian launches "agents in Jira" feature that treats AI agents as assignable team members AI agents can…...
Why AXO Is the New Standard Every Digital Business Needs to Understand
27+ min ago (543+ words) TL;DR AI agents are becoming active users of digital products, not just tools, shifting how software is discovered, evaluated, and used. If agents cannot operate your product end-to-end, they will ignore it " directly impacting visibility, automation, and transactions. This…...
Why I Built a Recipe Finder That Starts With Your Pantry
28+ min ago (96+ words) Most recipe websites start with what you want to cook. I wanted to start with what you already have. Pantry Recipe Finder is a small web tool that ranks recipes based on how well they match ingredients already in your…...