Monad proposes account system to survive lost keys and quantum threats

Monad, an Ethereum-compatible blockchain, has proposed a wallet upgrade designed to enhance account security and resilience. The proposal would allow users to replace the cryptographic keys controlling an account without altering the account's address. This change would open the door to modern authentication methods such as passkeys and social recovery tools. The upgrade also aims to provide protection against potential future threats from quantum computing. The initiative reflects growing industry concern over long-term cryptographic vulnerabilities in blockchain infrastructure.

Guide Shows How to Automate Webhook Testing Inside GitHub Actions and GitLab CI

Most engineering teams thoroughly test their own APIs but rarely write automated tests for how their applications handle incoming webhooks from external vendors. This creates a silent failure risk: when a provider changes a field name, timestamp format, or signing scheme, CI builds still pass while integrations quietly break in production. Platforms like Shopify can automatically delete a webhook subscription after eight consecutive failed deliveries, making undetected failures especially costly. To address this, developers can mock webhook payloads directly inside pipeline steps and use HMAC signature verification to replay signed webhook traffic in a controlled, deterministic way. The guide provides working code examples for both GitHub Actions and GitLab CI, covering environment provisioning, database migrations, application startup, and payload injection with correct provider-specific signatures.

Developer Builds Space Mission Explorer Using React DataGrid With 100K-Row Dataset

A developer named Hadil Ben Abdallah published a technical article on DEV Community on August 24 detailing how they built a Space Mission Explorer application using React DataGrid. The project involved stress-testing the grid component with a large dataset of 100,000 rows of space mission data. The article falls under web development and programming topics, specifically covering React and Next.js. The piece was well-received, earning 34 reactions from the DEV Community audience and takes approximately 14 minutes to read.

Weio builds AI assistant that seeks user approval before acting on connected apps

A startup called Weio has developed an AI assistant designed to work across multiple tools — including Notion, GitHub, Stripe, and uploaded files — rather than operating in isolation within a single platform. The system addresses a common frustration where users must manually copy, paste, and re-explain context between different AI-powered tools. A key architectural feature requires the assistant to cite the exact source behind every answer, linking directly to the specific document, issue, or file it drew from. For actions beyond just answering questions — such as updating records or drafting replies — the assistant generates a structured proposal showing precisely what it intends to do, which the user must approve before anything executes. The design prioritizes keeping human oversight intact when the assistant interacts with live systems, to prevent unintended data changes from a faulty inference.

Axis Bank’s growth hunt to run from data to gold

Developer automates niche jazz media outlet using AI pipeline for content and SEO

A development team built a fully automated AI pipeline to manage a small jazz-focused media outlet with minimal human intervention. The system handles web scraping to collect data on artists and upcoming concerts, then uses a large language model to enrich that content with summaries and recommendations. Technical SEO tasks such as metadata tagging and image optimization are also handled automatically, alongside continuous deployment to keep the site live. The team noted limitations including potential data inaccuracies, vendor lock-in risks, and costs associated with some tools. Open-source alternatives like Scrapy, Transformers, and Apache Airflow were identified as viable options for budget-constrained projects.

Developer Breaks Down Git vs GitHub and SSH Setup for Absolute Beginners

A developer shared their first experience pushing a local project to GitHub, clarifying that Git and GitHub are distinct tools — Git tracks changes locally while GitHub stores that history online. The realization came after a Python script broke mid-week, highlighting how Git commits act as recoverable checkpoints. The author walked through initializing a local repository with three core commands and then configuring SSH authentication to securely connect to GitHub without repeated password prompts. SSH keys were generated, added to the local agent, and registered on GitHub before the repository was pushed successfully. The key takeaway was a mental model shift: the local machine owns the version history, and GitHub simply holds a remote copy.

Heatmaps Make AI Model Evaluation Results Easier to Present to Stakeholders

Developers working with AI evaluation frameworks can now use the inspect_viz library to generate heatmaps that visualize model performance across multiple configurations. Heatmaps display a 2D color-coded matrix where intensity reflects accuracy scores, allowing patterns to emerge at a glance without requiring mental math from an audience. The approach is particularly useful in time-pressured settings, such as live meetings where a data science lead must compare several LLM candidates across multiple internal tools. Using the scores_heatmap function in inspect_viz, users can orient comparisons by model or by skill to reveal trends across both dimensions simultaneously. Initial findings from the demonstrated dataset showed that the Gemini 3.6-flash model generally outperformed 3.5-flash-lite, and that adding skill configurations tended to improve evaluation scores.

Mass Assignment Flaws in PHP and Laravel Let Attackers Escalate Privileges via Forms

Mass assignment is a security vulnerability where web applications process user-submitted form fields without restricting which database attributes can be modified. An attacker can append extra fields — such as role=admin or is_admin=1 — to a standard HTTP request, potentially gaining elevated privileges or altering sensitive data like account balances. While Laravel's Eloquent ORM makes this risk more visible through methods like create() and update(), plain PHP applications are equally exposed when developers loop over $_POST data without filtering. The fix in both cases is an explicit allowlist that defines exactly which fields the application is permitted to accept and process. This article is the sixteenth in a DEV Community series on PHP and Laravel application security.

Windows 95 Turns 30: How Microsoft's Landmark OS Changed Computing

Windows 95 was released by Microsoft on August 24, 1995, marking a pivotal moment in personal computing history. The operating system introduced a redesigned user interface, including the iconic Start menu and taskbar, making PCs far more accessible to everyday users. It became one of the best-selling and most influential operating systems of its era, setting the template for modern desktop computing. The anniversary has prompted reflection among tech enthusiasts on how significantly the software shaped the industry. Three decades on, Windows 95 is widely regarded as a milestone that helped bring personal computers into mainstream households worldwide.

Andhra family of 5 found dead in apparent suicide pact at Srisailam lodge

Five members of an Andhra Pradesh family were found dead at Vaddera Choultries, a pilgrim lodge in Srisailam. Three women were discovered lifeless in a bathroom, while two others were found hanging. The family had been staying at the accommodation for close to a month before the incident came to light. Lodge staff alerted police after detecting a foul smell emanating from their room. Preliminary investigations suggest severe financial hardship may have led the family to take this extreme step.

SC issues notice to 20 rebel TMC MPs on Abhishek Banerjee's disqualification plea

Goldman Sachs: US Energy Sector to Face 65,000 Worker Shortfall Each Year

The United States energy sector is confronting a major labor shortage, with hundreds of thousands of additional workers needed by 2030, according to Goldman Sachs. The gap is expected to worsen as growing demand for AI infrastructure places further pressure on an already strained workforce. Goldman Sachs has pointed to humanoid robots and autonomous equipment as possible ways for energy companies to address the shortfall. Separately, Microsoft's AI-related investments are producing significant and varied revenue, with its cloud services and AI products seeing rapid uptake among business clients.

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How to Deploy a FastAPI AI Microservice Free Using Cursor, Bolt, or Lovable

Developers can run a FastAPI microservice at no cost using platforms like Cursor, Bolt, and Lovable, which bundle container hosting, a database, and authentication on their free tiers. Each platform supports Git-based deployments and can run a custom Dockerfile, making them viable options for AI app prototypes without renting a virtual machine. Free tier constraints vary by platform, with RAM limits ranging from 256 MB to 500 MB and request caps between 50,000 and 100,000 per month. A common pitfall is cold-start latency caused by loading large AI models at import time, which can trigger request timeouts on platforms that cap response time at 15 seconds. The recommended workaround is lazy model loading and keeping the Docker image lightweight, as demonstrated by a minimal FastAPI app calling Anthropic's Claude API that fits within free-tier resource limits.

Rajasthan HC’s school reset: Junk food, screens

China Develops Hypersonic Glide Vehicle Capable of Launching Air-to-Air Missiles

China has reportedly developed a hypersonic glide vehicle (HGV) system capable of targeting aircraft, including those operating near the United States. According to a recent report, China is currently the only country publicly known to both operate and develop such HGV technology. These vehicles are designed to carry and launch air-to-air missiles, representing a significant advancement in aerial warfare capability. The development underscores China's growing investment in next-generation hypersonic weapons systems.

Bengaluru Hairstylist Killed After Speeding Car Hits Scooter at Traffic Signal

A hairstylist named Naveen lost his life in Bengaluru after a speeding Baleno car rammed into his scooter at a traffic stop. The collision was severe enough to throw Naveen approximately 50 feet from his two-wheeler. The incident occurred when Naveen was stationary at a traffic signal, leaving him with no chance to avoid the impact. The crash highlights ongoing concerns about reckless driving and road safety in the city.

ECB investigates Brydon Carse after nightclub arrest, dropped from England Test squad

England fast bowler Brydon Carse has been removed from the Test squad following his arrest in a nightclub incident. The England and Wales Cricket Board has launched a formal investigation into the matter. Former England captain Michael Vaughan has called for a harsh punishment, arguing it must be severe enough to deter similar behaviour. Vaughan expressed concern that the incident reflects a wider pattern of off-field misconduct among England players.

Dravid: India's WTC final hopes hinge on more than just Sri Lanka series wins

India have taken a 1-0 lead in their ongoing Test series against Sri Lanka, winning the first match in Galle by 165 runs. The team has also established a strong position in the second Test following a dominant batting performance. Head coach Rahul Dravid acknowledged the series as an important starting point for India's World Test Championship final aspirations. However, Dravid cautioned that India still have significant ground to cover in the WTC standings despite their encouraging form in Sri Lanka.