<h2>Must know</h2>
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<li><strong>Intel updates QATlib, quietly drops SDS program</strong>: Intel’s QuickAssist Technology (QAT) library, QATlib, received an update to version 26.02, introducing new APIs for zero-copy Direct Memory Access (DMA). This enhancement aims to boost performance by cutting out unnecessary data copying during memory transfers for cryptographic and compression operations. Meanwhile, Intel seems to have quietly dropped its “On Demand” Software Defined Silicon (SDS) program, which allowed customers to activate additional hardware features on Xeon processors via software licensing, a program that was only introduced in 2021. <a href="https://app.daily.dev/feed-by-ids?id=LA5nVlV55&amp;id=LPtFvSMC9&amp;id=lJuyIXZKX" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">Read more</a></li>
<li><strong>Spree commerce hit with critical PII disclosure vulnerabilities</strong>: Two critical security vulnerabilities were disclosed in Spree Commerce. The first, an Insecure Direct Object Reference (IDOR) in <code>spree_api</code>, allows unauthenticated guest users to access other guests’ personal information during checkout by manipulating address IDs. The second, affecting the <code>spree_storefront</code> gem, lets unauthenticated users view completed guest orders using only the Order ID, bypassing token validation. Both flaws pose a significant risk of Personal Identifiable Information (PII) disclosure and have patches available for recent Spree Commerce versions. <a href="https://app.daily.dev/posts/Fb8vvabWN" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">Read more</a></li>
<li><strong>AI agents advance, but security risks multiply</strong>: AI agents are evolving rapidly, with new models like Pony Alpha reportedly matching Claude Opus 4.5 performance and GitHub Agentic Workflows enabling automated repository management. However, this rapid advancement comes with significant security risks, including a reported billing bypass vulnerability in GitHub Copilot and the introduction of hallucinated npm packages and malicious commands through AI coding assistant marketplaces, as highlighted by TheStandup. Tools like Matchlock are emerging to secure these AI agent workloads by running them in isolated microVMs. <a href="https://app.daily.dev/feed-by-ids?id=4JIVYKasE&amp;id=6XiGDuvrg&amp;id=99RvVncrQ&amp;id=BFb40CqB&amp;id=DVlnW0oAE&amp;id=IR7qapWFD&amp;id=JHFI7hjNP&amp;id=SVJSQF1SS&amp;id=cFuqqwpeZ&amp;id=cIFgh6gRR" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">Read more</a></li>
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<h2>Good to know</h2>
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<li><strong>Bun v1.3.9 boosts performance and script execution</strong>: Bun v1.3.9 introduces parallel and sequential script execution, improved testing with <code>Symbol.dispose</code> support, and performance enhancements like SIMD-accelerated RegExp matching and faster string operations. <a href="https://app.daily.dev/posts/S5ryyJJXD" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">Read more</a></li>
<li><strong>GeForce NOW beta app for Linux released</strong>: GeForce NOW’s beta Linux app allows cloud gaming on Linux, offering access to 2,000+ games with varying performance based on internet connection and subscription tier. <a href="https://app.daily.dev/posts/Oz3JtNXYD" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">Read more</a></li>
<li><strong>Gluetun offers a lightweight Go-based VPN client in Docker</strong>: Gluetun is a lightweight Docker container VPN client written in Go, supporting multiple VPN providers with OpenVPN/Wireguard, DNS over TLS, and built-in proxy servers. <a href="https://app.daily.dev/posts/1oudaDRLr" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">Read more</a></li>
<li><strong>LocalGPT brings Rust-powered AI assistant to your machine</strong>: LocalGPT is a lightweight, Rust-written AI assistant that runs entirely on your local machine, featuring a single binary, markdown-based memory, and support for multiple LLM providers. <a href="https://app.daily.dev/posts/WndaKmd4O" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">Read more</a></li>
<li><strong>TRAMP-RPC speeds up Emacs remote file access with Rust</strong>: TRAMP-RPC is a high-performance Emacs remote file access backend that uses a Rust-based RPC server over SSH, delivering significantly faster file operations compared to traditional shell parsing. <a href="https://app.daily.dev/posts/zK6s1F9QI" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">Read more</a></li>
<li><strong>A 2026 full-stack developer’s toolkit revealed</strong>: A developer shares their 2026 full-stack arsenal, centering on Next.js 15, NestJS, Prisma ORM, PostgreSQL, and prioritizing type safety with TypeScript and Zod. <a href="https://app.daily.dev/posts/MJZbYtfjx" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">Read more</a></li>
<li><strong>Zig 0.16 revamps main function signature</strong>: Zig 0.16 introduces a major change to the main function signature, offering three variants and removing old methods for accessing environment variables and CLI arguments due to safety concerns. <a href="https://app.daily.dev/posts/JUFVy7EEu" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">Read more</a></li>
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<h2>Bullshit police</h2>
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<li><strong>Autonomous AI hacker promises to find exploits</strong>: KeygraphHQ released Shannon, an “autonomous AI hacker” that supposedly finds exploits in web apps with a 96.15% success rate on some benchmark. Because what we really need is an AI that can autonomously hack things, right? I’m sure this won’t be abused at all, and the “pentester-grade reports” will be super helpful when it inevitably goes rogue. <a href="https://app.daily.dev/posts/3D8UEk4xc" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">Read more</a></li>
<li><strong>AI tool fatigue is real, and it’s okay to be behind</strong>: The rapid pace of AI tool releases is creating pressure to constantly update workflows, with some developers feeling “behind.” But let’s be real, chasing every shiny new AI model is a fool’s errand. The truly valuable tools will prove themselves, while the rest will fade into the hype cycle. Stick to what works, or drown in the AI-generated noise. <a href="https://app.daily.dev/posts/KdyaFPF3t" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">Read more</a></li>
<li><strong>AI coding: The illusion of productivity</strong>: AI-assisted coding is creating a problematic dynamic in open-source, where contributors use AI without understanding their code, shifting the burden to maintainers. Claims of 10x productivity gains often ignore quality risks and AI’s tendency to confidently assert false information. So, we’re trading actual understanding for “90% good enough” code, accelerating a decline in craftsmanship. What could possibly go wrong? <a href="https://app.daily.dev/feed-by-ids?id=0QENbqZDa&amp;id=3r8OIPgQ1&amp;id=4N9fLJzRG&amp;id=9kAZfg0YQ&amp;id=BJmVQeRm9&amp;id=BjOY0aFh9&amp;id=EfUZYBNep&amp;id=HRdstiR7N&amp;id=SxXZ2WHZR&amp;id=UzDlrij56" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">Read more</a></li>
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