Developer Builds Free Browser-Only Toolkit With No Signup or File Uploads

A developer has released I Like Tool, a growing collection of free browser-based utilities aimed at reducing everyday friction in developer workflows. The toolkit includes tools such as an SVG path editor, favicon generator, JSON-to-TypeScript converter, CSS-to-Tailwind converter, and several others. All tools run entirely client-side using browser APIs like the Canvas API and File API, meaning no files or data are ever sent to a server. This approach eliminates concerns around privacy, file size limits, and network latency for tasks a local CPU can handle instantly. The project is freely accessible with no account registration required.

Nick Hogan reflects on family life one year after Hulk Hogan's death

One year after the death of WWE legend Hulk Hogan, his son Nick has opened up about how the family is coping with the loss. The Hogan family has remained close-knit, honoring the wrestling icon's legacy through various tributes, including a celebration of Hulk Hogan Day. Nick has taken on a leadership role in multiple business ventures tied to his father's iconic name and brand. The family continues to maintain a strong connection with WWE, keeping Hulk Hogan's memory alive in the wrestling world. Nick says the family's driving motivation is to carry on in a way that would make his late father proud.

SpaceX Starship Flight 13 recovery in doubt after Indian Ocean splashdown

SpaceX is facing challenges recovering its Starship vehicle after it splashed down in the Indian Ocean following Flight 13. Elon Musk acknowledged that the recovery situation does not look promising. Despite the setback, engineers were able to capture images of key spacecraft components during the mission. The visual data gathered is expected to inform future improvements to Starship's design and reusability. Notably, Flight 13 was described as SpaceX's most successful Starship test flight to date.

Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkey Form NATO-Style Mutual Defence Pact

Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey have reportedly entered into a NATO-style military alliance, binding the three nations under a mutual defence clause. The agreement stipulates that an attack on any one member country will be considered an attack on all three. All three nations are predominantly Sunni Muslim states and are existing strategic allies of the United States. The pact emerges against the backdrop of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. The alliance is seen as a significant geopolitical development that could reshape regional security dynamics.

Codename One Adds Cross-Platform Health API With Privacy-Aware Design

Codename One, an open-source framework for building native apps from a single Java or Kotlin codebase, has merged a cross-platform health API via PR #5475 into its core. The API covers HealthKit, Health Connect, recorded workouts, nutrition, Bluetooth health sensors, and deterministic simulation across four dedicated packages. A key design decision reflects iOS HealthKit's privacy model: when a user denies read access, the API returns no data rather than an error, making it indistinguishable from an empty store. Developers are guided to display 'no data available' instead of assuming denial, avoiding accidental disclosure of a user's privacy choices. All results and sensor events are delivered on the Codename One Event Dispatch Thread, ensuring consistent behavior across phones, simulators, and desktop environments.

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Developer Builds Mood-Based Pakistani Comfort Food Landing Page for Frontend Challenge

A developer created Dastarkhwan, an interactive landing page celebrating Pakistani comfort food, as a submission for the DEV Community Frontend Challenge 2026. The site allows visitors to select their current mood and receive a comfort-food recommendation based on it. Featured dishes include Biryani, Nihari, Daal Chawal, and Paratha & Chai, all presented through a warm, nostalgic visual design. Built using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, the project emphasizes responsive design, accessibility, and simple interactions. The live demo is hosted on Vercel, with food imagery sourced from free-to-use platforms Pexels and Unsplash.

Yash's Gangster Film 'Toxic' Trailer Out, Set for August 26 Worldwide Release

The official trailer for Yash's upcoming film 'Toxic', directed by Geetu Mohandas, has been released. The film is a dark gangster drama centered around Goa's drug trade and mafia underworld. It features high-octane action sequences alongside a romantic subplot. 'Toxic' is scheduled for a worldwide theatrical release on August 26.

Armed robbers loot Rs 3 crore from advocate's home in second targeted strike

Four masked and armed men broke into the residence of a senior advocate, making off with over Rs 3 crore in cash, jewellery, and a licensed revolver. The intruders threatened the advocate at gunpoint before fleeing the premises. The property had previously been targeted in an earlier robbery attempt. Police have launched an investigation, reviewing CCTV footage from across the city. Security around the advocate's home has since been significantly tightened.

Triton: DirectX 11 Driver for QEMU

Article URL: https://blog.getutm.app/2026/introducing-triton-directx-11-driver-for-qemu/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49221711 Points: 3 # Comments: 0

Microsoft 365 Agents SDK Shifts Bot Control From Developers to AI Planning

A technical comparison between Microsoft's Bot Framework SDK and the Microsoft 365 Agents SDK reveals a fundamental shift in how bots handle logic and control flow. The Bot Framework requires developers to manually write branching logic, with every possible input enumerated at compile time. The Microsoft 365 Agents SDK instead lets developers register tools and define a goal, allowing the AI model to determine the sequence of steps at runtime. This distinction becomes critical for complex, multi-step tasks — such as checking deployment status and triggering a rollback — where hand-written branching quickly becomes impractical. The choice between the two frameworks ultimately determines where bugs appear, what testing must cover, and whether human-in-the-loop safeguards are needed.

Developer Builds Working Emulator for Voyager 1's Flight Data System Computer

A developer named Zane Ham has created a software emulator replicating the Flight Data System (FDS) computer used aboard NASA's Voyager 1 spacecraft. The FDS is the onboard computer responsible for formatting and transmitting scientific data back to Earth. The emulator project, published on GitHub Pages, allows users to interact with a simulated version of this historic hardware. Voyager 1, launched in 1977, is the most distant human-made object in space and its aging FDS computer made headlines in 2024 when NASA engineers worked to resolve a data transmission anomaly. The project highlights ongoing hobbyist and engineering interest in preserving and understanding the technology behind deep-space exploration.

UPI stays free; select merchants may pay MDR

Eight Webhook Providers, Four Hidden Ways They Each Sign Requests Differently

A developer integrating webhooks across Stripe, GitHub, Shopify, Slack, Paddle, Twilio, Telegram, and Standard Webhooks documented key differences in how each provider signs and verifies requests. While most use HMAC-SHA256, they diverge on encoding (hex vs. base64), timestamp validation windows, and exactly what data gets signed. Twilio stands out as the biggest outlier, using the older SHA-1 algorithm and signing the request URL rather than the payload, requiring an extra body digest check for JSON deliveries. Stripe and Standard Webhooks share a visually identical secret prefix but decode their keys differently, causing silent verification failures if confused. A common pitfall across all providers is framework-level JSON re-parsing, which can strip whitespace or reorder keys and silently invalidate signatures before verification even begins.

New DNS Specification Lets Domain Owners Signal Their Domain Is for Sale

A new web specification has been proposed that allows domain owners to declare their domain is for sale directly within the DNS record system. The standard introduces a structured way to embed sale-intent signals at the DNS level, eliminating the need for third-party marketplaces to surface availability. This approach would make it easier for potential buyers to discover purchasable domains through standard DNS lookups. The specification has been published at specification.website and is currently attracting discussion in the developer community. Supporters suggest it could streamline domain transactions by making sale status a native, machine-readable property of the domain itself.

Build a Local RAG Retriever in Pure Python Using Whoosh, No Vector DB Needed

Developer Priya Sundaram has demonstrated how to build a fully local retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) retriever using Whoosh, a pure-Python full-text search library, without requiring a vector database or API key. The implementation uses BM25F ranking and a StemmingAnalyzer to retrieve and score relevant text passages from a local index stored on disk or in memory. The latest release, whoosh3 3.34.0, introduces first-class LangChain integration, allowing the retriever to plug directly into LangChain chains, EnsembleRetrievers, or LangGraph workflows. BM25F scores are fully explainable, making it easier to debug retrieval failures compared to high-dimensional vector similarity approaches. The setup requires no external server or containerized service, making it a lightweight alternative for developers building local or resource-constrained RAG pipelines.

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Best Platforms to Meet Google Play 14-Day Closed Testing Requirement in 2026

Solo developers publishing on Google Play must complete a mandatory 14-day closed testing phase, requiring real users to keep an app installed and actively open it each day to qualify for production access. Failing to maintain consistent tester engagement causes engagement metrics to drop, which leads Google to reject the developer's production access request. Several platforms have emerged to help navigate this requirement, including free reciprocal networks like Closed Test Pro, community-based tools like Testers Community, active subreddits such as r/AndroidClosedTesting, and paid agencies that handle the process end-to-end. Closed Test Pro is highlighted as a strong free option due to its anti-fraud measures, real-time uninstall alerts, and automated daily reminders that help maintain tester streaks. Paid agencies offer an added advantage by providing pre-written answers for the Google Play production questionnaire, which is cited as a common reason apps get rejected even after completing the testing period.

Sciver-Brunt steers Rockets to nine-wicket win at The Oval

Manchester Originals' Nat Sciver-Brunt led her side to a commanding nine-wicket victory at The Oval. The win was set up by a tight bowling performance from Suzie Bates, who applied early pressure on the opposition. The result ensures the Rockets have secured a top-three finish in the competition standings. The match was played at The Oval, with the Rockets displaying a dominant all-round performance throughout.