<h2>Must know</h2>
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<li><strong>Rust in embedded systems: volvo cars and embassy framework lead the way</strong>: Volvo Cars has successfully deployed a production Rust-based ECU in the Polestar 3, achieving 0.25 bugs per thousand lines of code and 2-4x productivity gains over C++. This validates Rust’s potential for security, quality, and cost reduction in automotive. Meanwhile, the Embassy framework, also in Rust, introduces async/await multitasking for embedded devices, eliminating the need for an RTOS and supporting a wide range of microcontrollers, as reported by NDC TechTown and other sources. This is a big deal for robust, memory-safe embedded Linux systems. <a href="https://app.daily.dev/feed-by-ids?id=u09VghD1S&amp;id=xLT2wqIHQ&amp;id=SVl4BYYw0" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">Read more</a></li>
<li><strong>Linux kernel RISC-V security and ARM64 gaming advances</strong>: The Linux kernel is getting Spectre V1 mitigations for RISC-V processors, aligning with existing x86_64 and ARM64 safeguards, as reported by Phoronix. This is crucial for securing emerging RISC-V hardware. Additionally, Canonical has released an experimental Steam Snap for Ubuntu ARM64, using FEX emulation to run x86 Steam games on ARM devices like the NVIDIA DGX Spark, with Cyberpunk 2077 hitting over 200 FPS. This is a significant step for gaming on ARM64 Linux, a key interest for open-source hardware enthusiasts. <a href="https://app.daily.dev/feed-by-ids?id=iJHSBJrAw&amp;id=Z9Oa5uBqK" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">Read more</a></li>
<li><strong>AI-driven data center expansion sparks community backlash and Microsoft’s response</strong>: Microsoft is facing widespread opposition to its AI data center expansion due to concerns about increased electricity bills and water strain. In response, Microsoft has pledged to cover the full grid costs for its AI data centers and will not seek local property tax reductions, as reported by multiple sources. This move comes after protests from 142 activist groups and abandoned projects in Wisconsin, highlighting the growing tension between tech giants’ infrastructure needs and community impact. It’s a classic case of ‘move fast and break things’ meeting ‘not in my backyard.’ <a href="https://app.daily.dev/posts/jqtBl3Jnb" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">Read more</a></li>
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<h2>Good to know</h2>
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<li><strong>Haiku OS advances with FreeBSD 15 drivers and beta 6 on the horizon</strong>: Haiku OS has updated its FreeBSD driver compatibility layer to support FreeBSD 15.0, bringing new Ethernet and WiFi drivers, and is addressing regressions before its Beta 6 release, expected within one to two months. <a href="https://app.daily.dev/posts/xTuptkMAr" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">Read more</a></li>
<li><strong>Open-source OCR solutions: datalab chandra leads the pack</strong>: Datalab Chandra has emerged as the top-performing open-source OCR solution, supporting over 40 languages and excelling in text, tables, and formulas, with an evaluation app available for local testing. <a href="https://app.daily.dev/posts/wsNaEnR3A" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">Read more</a></li>
<li><strong>Linux kernel considers x86 PIE for enhanced security</strong>: The Linux kernel is exploring linking the relocatable x86_64 kernel as Position Independent Executable (PIE) code, enabling advanced security hardening measures like fine-grained KASLR with minimal performance impact. <a href="https://app.daily.dev/posts/oWVbWSMtS" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">Read more</a></li>
<li><strong>Rust at volvo cars: from zero to production in 3.5 years</strong>: Volvo Cars successfully deployed the automotive industry’s first production Rust-based ECU in the Polestar 3, achieving 0.25 bugs per thousand lines of code and 2-4x productivity gains compared to C++ projects. <a href="https://app.daily.dev/posts/u09VghD1S" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">Read more</a></li>
<li><strong>QEMU drops 32-bit host support, Linux kernel removes legacy mount API</strong>: QEMU 11.0 is removing support for 32-bit host CPUs, while the Linux kernel 7.0 will drop the legacy mount API, streamlining code and impacting tools reliant on older APIs. <a href="https://app.daily.dev/feed-by-ids?id=50YPqvTFE&amp;id=BqO1pYoWM" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">Read more</a></li>
<li><strong>Ampere CPU compiler support lands in LLVM/Clang</strong>: LLVM/Clang has added explicit support for the Ampere1C CPU architecture, believed to power the upcoming AmpereOne Aurora processor, enabling optimized code for this emerging hardware. <a href="https://app.daily.dev/feed-by-ids?id=DFbxDQnoL&amp;id=hmTyBIt3G" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">Read more</a></li>
<li><strong>NVIDIA optimizes linux memory stats for 11% system time savings</strong>: An NVIDIA engineer optimized Linux kernel memory statistics printing, reducing system time by 11% when dumping memory stats by replacing printf-based functions with lightweight helpers. <a href="https://app.daily.dev/posts/ncmgboYR1" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">Read more</a></li>
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<h2>Bullshit police</h2>
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<li><strong>ChatGPT health: because who needs hipaa when you have ‘insights’?</strong>: OpenAI launched ChatGPT Health, allowing users to upload medical records and wellness app data for ‘insights.’ They claim enhanced privacy, but conveniently, it’s unavailable in the EU/UK with stricter laws, and OpenAI retains encryption keys. So, you get ‘plain-language explanations’ of your test results, and they get your data, possibly to share with insurance companies. What could possibly go wrong? (Source: 52NiUSgqi, FGI4Oyps1, G2f0bA0Zl) <a href="https://app.daily.dev/feed-by-ids?id=52NiUSgqi&amp;id=FGI4Oyps1&amp;id=G2f0bA0Zl" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">Read more</a></li>
<li><strong>Tailwind CSS layoffs: AI ate our homework (and our revenue)</strong>: Tailwind CSS laid off 75% of its engineering team after an 80% revenue drop, blaming AI models trained on their documentation. Apparently, developers are now asking AI for Tailwind code instead of visiting the docs, which used to drive sales of their paid products. The founder even rejected a pull request to make their docs more AI-friendly, fearing it would accelerate the decline. It’s a real head-scratcher: AI makes your product more popular, but then it eats your business model. Who knew open source needed a business model anyway? (Source: LLQ1zfubn, f3fYMXuKZ, hbFeNQ18o, mpCeVdjI4, qjJ5kf4y2) <a href="https://app.daily.dev/feed-by-ids?id=LLQ1zfubn&amp;id=f3fYMXuKZ&amp;id=hbFeNQ18o&amp;id=mpCeVdjI4&amp;id=qjJ5kf4y2" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">Read more</a></li>
<li><strong>Anthropic’s ‘walled garden’: because open-source was so last year</strong>: Anthropic, in a bold move for ‘openness,’ decided to restrict Claude Code and Claude Pro subscriptions from third-party tools like Open Code. Now, developers who built workflows around these integrations are forced to use Anthropic’s official interface or pay for higher-cost API plans. Developers are, predictably, calling it anti-competitive and a ‘walled garden’ approach. OpenAI, ever the opportunist, immediately announced support for third-party tools. It’s almost like Anthropic forgot what made them popular in the first place. (Source: PQFa1I0wt, jHVIJy7Cw, dRdzpOrJb, eRi1VQ5SP) <a href="https://app.daily.dev/feed-by-ids?id=PQFa1I0wt&amp;id=jHVIJy7Cw&amp;id=dRdzpOrJb&amp;id=eRi1VQ5SP" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">Read more</a></li>
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