<h2>Must know</h2>
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<li><strong>Upwind security raises big bucks for runtime cloud protection</strong>: Upwind Security just bagged a cool $250 million in Series B funding, valuing them at $1.5 billion. They’re pushing a “runtime” cloud security platform that uses an “inside-out” approach, analyzing internal signals like network requests and API traffic to catch threats. This is a direct contrast to the traditional “outside-in” scanning methods, and they’ve managed 900% year-over-year revenue growth, doubling their customer base to include big names like Siemens and Peloton, as reported by TechCrunch. <a href="https://app.daily.dev/feed-by-ids?id=LGgCBPA2D&amp;id=tc" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">Read more</a></li>
<li><strong>Open-source swiftUI agent skill aims to fix AI coding woes</strong>: A new open-source SwiftUI Agent Skill has been released to help AI coding assistants build and refactor SwiftUI views more effectively. It includes guidelines to tackle common SwiftUI pitfalls like deprecated <code>onChange</code> modifiers and performance issues, aiming to embed SwiftUI expertise into AI agents upfront and reduce technical debt. This could be a game-changer for anyone using AI for iOS development, helping to prevent those annoying, subtle bugs that AI often introduces. <a href="https://app.daily.dev/posts/LlEDXwb6h" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">Read more</a></li>
<li><strong>Linux kernel gets OOM management and critical hardware fixes</strong>: The Linux kernel is getting some crucial updates, including new patches from Google engineer Roman Gushchin for managing out-of-memory (OOM) behavior using BPF programs. Additionally, kernel 6.20/7.0 will support Microsoft’s ACPI Turn On Display DSM, which is vital for fixing critical issues on some laptops, like the Lenovo Yoga Slim, where cooling fans would stop after suspend/resume cycles, leading to dangerous overheating. These are important under-the-hood improvements for system stability and hardware compatibility. <a href="https://app.daily.dev/feed-by-ids?id=NT39y376C&amp;id=QVssY3RTX" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">Read more</a></li>
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<h2>Good to know</h2>
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<li><strong>European tech sees unicorn surge</strong>: Five European startups hit unicorn status in January 2026 across diverse sectors like cybersecurity and ESG software, indicating a maturing ecosystem where investors prioritize traction over hype. <a href="https://app.daily.dev/posts/LlUY1VUGn" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">Read more</a></li>
<li><strong>GitHuman offers local AI code review</strong>: A new local-first tool called GitHuman, entirely written by Claude Code, allows developers to review AI-generated code changes before committing, shifting the review checkpoint earlier in the development cycle. <a href="https://app.daily.dev/posts/M78k9F0lW" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">Read more</a></li>
<li><strong>Claude AI now manages Grav CMS blogs</strong>: A developer created an open-source MCP plugin for Grav CMS, enabling Claude AI to directly manage blog content, including creation, translation, and editing, via a JSON-RPC API. <a href="https://app.daily.dev/posts/fBtDP8BjG" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">Read more</a></li>
<li><strong>Sysp: a new Lisp for numerical computing</strong>: A new systems programming Lisp called <code>sysp</code> compiles to readable C code, offering features like homoiconic macros, automatic reference counting, and Hindley-Milner type inference for numerical computing and GPU work. <a href="https://app.daily.dev/posts/MDUxtkqJk" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">Read more</a></li>
<li><strong>OpenTelemetry collector adoption grows, challenges remain</strong>: The OpenTelemetry Collector survey shows significant growth in deployment scale, with 81% of users on Kubernetes, but highlights pain points in configuration management and stability. <a href="https://app.daily.dev/feed-by-ids?id=O5InfOMDX&amp;id=O6aqdIypY" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">Read more</a></li>
<li><strong>Bunny database offers SQLite-compatible edge service</strong>: Bunny Database, a new SQLite-compatible managed service, offers global deployment with automatic scaling and pay-as-you-go pricing, addressing cost concerns with DBaaS platforms. <a href="https://app.daily.dev/posts/bbnTGzjvp" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">Read more</a></li>
<li><strong>Dynatrace assist streamlines incident resolution</strong>: Dynatrace Assist, an AI chat interface powered by Dynatrace Intelligence, helps teams investigate and resolve production issues faster by pulling context from data and dependency graphs. <a href="https://app.daily.dev/posts/htJVPz5R" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">Read more</a></li>
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<h2>Bullshit police</h2>
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<li><strong>AI-powered driving instructor: because human judgment is so last year</strong>: Discovery Insure launched an AI-powered Advanced Driving Instructor that uses telematics data and generative AI to create personalized driving goals and rewards. Because nothing says “safe driver” like an AI telling you what to do, and who doesn’t want to earn “Discovery Miles” for not crashing? It’s almost like they’re trying to gamify not dying, which is a bold strategy, as their own promotional material suggests. <a href="https://app.daily.dev/posts/LsXY4pcoJ" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">Read more</a></li>
<li><strong>Tesla robotaxis: crashing more, sharing less</strong>: Tesla’s robotaxi fleet in Austin recorded 9 crashes over 500,000 miles, making its crash rate approximately 3x worse than human drivers for all crashes and 9x worse for police-reported incidents. And, in a shocking display of transparency, Tesla redacts all crash narratives in its NHTSA reports, unlike competitors like Waymo who operate truly driverless vehicles and have a better safety record. It’s almost like having safety monitors in every vehicle isn’t quite the same as having a truly safe autonomous system. <a href="https://app.daily.dev/posts/M8WkrOIKM" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">Read more</a></li>
<li><strong>Astrological CPU scheduler: because why not?</strong>: A functional Linux kernel CPU scheduler, <code>scx_horoscope</code>, has been built using <code>sched_ext</code> that makes real scheduling decisions based on astrological principles. Yes, you read that right: planetary positions, zodiac signs, and lunar phases determine task priorities. While explicitly for “educational and entertainment purposes only,” it’s a stark reminder that some people will literally build anything into the kernel, even if it means your critical processes are waiting for Mercury to go direct. <a href="https://app.daily.dev/posts/4O3zUvO4w" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">Read more</a></li>
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