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TL;DRDatasette's website now pulls news from a YAML file in its GitHub repo.

Why it matters: Developers can track project updates directly from source control without separate CMS infrastructure.

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datasette 1.0a27

Datasette alpha drops Django CSRF tokens for modern browser security headers.

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OpenAI updates its Agents SDK to help enterprises build safer, more capable agents

OpenAI improved its toolkit for building AI agents with better safety features.

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Google Chrome lacks protection against one of the most basic and common ways to track users online

Chrome doesn't block browser fingerprinting, a common tracking method despite Google's privacy claims.

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Quantum-inspired algorithm solves 268 million-site quasicrystal simulation in a heartbeat

New algorithm speeds up complex quasicrystal simulations without needing actual quantum computers.

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YouTube now lets you turn off Shorts

YouTube added a toggle to disable Shorts on the platform.

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Boston Dynamics' Robot Dog Can Now Read Gauges, Spot Spills, and Reason

Boston Dynamics' robot dog Spot now uses AI to inspect factories, read gauges, and spot problems independently.

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‘Avatar: Aang, The Last Airbender’ Leaked Online. Some Fans Say Paramount Deserves the Fallout

Avatar: The Last Airbender movie leaked online before official release.

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Critical Nginx UI auth bypass flaw now actively exploited in the wild

Nginx UI has a critical flaw letting attackers take over servers without a password.

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US Jobs Too Important To Risk Chinese Car Imports, Says Ford CEO

Ford CEO warns Chinese car imports could eliminate nearly a million U.S. jobs.

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New AgingFly malware used in attacks on Ukraine govt, hospitals

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