<h2>Must know</h2>
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<li>Musk's companies eye trillion-dollar merger for space AI: Elon Musk's SpaceX, xAI, and potentially Tesla are in early talks to merge, aiming to create a trillion-dollar super-company. The primary goal of a SpaceX-xAI merger is to build space-based AI data centers, powered by solar energy, to drastically cut AI model training costs. This consolidation could also bolster Pentagon contracts and military AI integration, though building data centers in space is noted as a risky proposition given AI's rapid evolution. <a href="https://app.daily.dev/posts/wMYF638eZ" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">Read more</a></li>
<li>Kubernetes RCE flaw found in common permissions: Edera Advisory has identified a critical design flaw in Kubernetes that allows remote code execution (RCE) in any container on a node via <code>nodes/proxy GET</code> permissions. These permissions are widely used by monitoring tools and network overlays, posing a significant risk if compromised. While Kubernetes 1.36 (expected April 2025) will remove this problematic permission, many production clusters will take months or years to update, leaving them vulnerable. Organizations are advised to scan for RCE attempts and implement fine-grained authorization controls. <a href="https://app.daily.dev/posts/phMyeDnVg" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">Read more</a></li>
<li>NVIDIA presses for quantum initiative renewal: NVIDIA is urging Congress to reauthorize the National Quantum Initiative, advocating for the integration of quantum computing with AI and high-performance computing. The company argues that quantum processors must function as unified systems alongside GPUs and CPUs, utilizing low-latency interconnects and hybrid programming platforms. This reauthorization would shift focus from foundational research to system-level deployment, including quantum digital twins and AI-quantum research hubs, as reported by The Quantum Insider. <a href="https://app.daily.dev/posts/POHVAcusS" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">Read more</a></li>
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<h2>Good to know</h2>
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<li>Google DeepMind launches Project Genie AI world generator: Google DeepMind launched Project Genie, an experimental web prototype powered by the Genie 3 world model, capable of generating infinite, interactive environments in real-time for Google AI Ultra subscribers. <a href="https://app.daily.dev/posts/iit38VC43" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">Read more</a></li>
<li>Meta escalates AI infrastructure investment: Meta plans to invest $115-135 billion in AI infrastructure in 2026, nearly doubling its 2025 investment, to support Superintelligence Labs and integrate large language models with recommendation systems across its platforms. <a href="https://app.daily.dev/posts/JHGPGk0MW" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">Read more</a></li>
<li>Google Cloud brings conversational analytics to BigQuery: Google Cloud introduced Conversational Analytics in BigQuery (preview), an AI-powered agent integrated into BigQuery Studio that enables natural language data analysis without requiring SQL knowledge, leveraging Gemini models. <a href="https://app.daily.dev/posts/2YKMeABdR" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">Read more</a></li>
<li>Microsoft deploys in-house AI chip while still buying from Nvidia: Microsoft has deployed its Maia 200 AI inference chip in data centers, claiming superior performance, but CEO Satya Nadella confirmed the company will continue purchasing AI chips from Nvidia and AMD, indicating a diversified supply chain strategy. <a href="https://app.daily.dev/posts/kN85HgrLU" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">Read more</a></li>
<li>Apiiro launches AI code security agent: Apiiro launched Guardian Agent, an AI security tool that rewrites developer prompts into secure ones in real-time within IDEs and CLIs, aiming to prevent AI coding agents from generating vulnerable code. <a href="https://app.daily.dev/posts/5AaMXyHJd" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">Read more</a></li>
<li>Developer container security practices show significant gaps: A BellSoft survey revealed that 23% of respondents experienced container-related security incidents in the past year, with human error being the primary cause for 62% of mistakes, and only 43% using vulnerability scanning tools. <a href="https://app.daily.dev/posts/I55IVTrKU" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">Read more</a></li>
<li>NVIDIA GeForce NOW launches native Linux support: NVIDIA's GeForce NOW cloud gaming service launched native Linux PC support in beta, officially supporting Ubuntu 24.04 LTS and later, offering RTX performance streaming up to 5K resolution at 120fps. <a href="https://app.daily.dev/posts/RB8XUehQ7" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">Read more</a></li>
<li>CodeQL 2.24.0 adds Swift 6.2 and .NET 10 support: CodeQL 2.24.0 now supports Swift 6.2 and .NET 10/C# 14, improves handling of minified JavaScript, and expands framework coverage for Next.js 16, React hooks, Python, Java, C/C++, and Rust. <a href="https://app.daily.dev/posts/vbDhmAtWr" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">Read more</a></li>
<li>Ariel OS: Rust-based OS for secure IoT: Ariel OS is a new Rust-based operating system designed for secure, memory-safe, low-power IoT devices on 32-bit microcontrollers, integrating existing Embedded Rust ecosystem projects for portable embedded applications. <a href="https://app.daily.dev/posts/eCviEdJvc" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">Read more</a></li>
<li>Voiden: Offline-first API client for developers: Voiden is an open-source, offline-first API client that allows developers to define, test, and document APIs using Markdown and Git, emphasizing local development without cloud dependencies or telemetry. <a href="https://app.daily.dev/posts/Bw1AIOVzk" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">Read more</a></li>
<li>Atlassian's Rovo Think Deeper for complex queries: Atlassian launched Rovo Think Deeper, an AI reasoning mode that balances speed and thoroughness for complex queries by breaking them into subtasks and leveraging organizational context. <a href="https://app.daily.dev/posts/99ySv0Vt4" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">Read more</a></li>
<li>Google Cloud Vertex AI Extensions for .NET released: Google Cloud introduced the Google.Cloud.VertexAI.Extensions library, enabling .NET developers to integrate Gemini models on Vertex AI through <a href="http://Microsoft.Extensions.AI" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">Microsoft.Extensions.AI</a> abstractions for multi-provider AI applications. <a href="https://app.daily.dev/posts/0ffxvzVkV" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">Read more</a></li>
<li>Formae IaC platform adds multi-cloud support: Platform Engineering Labs announced beta multi-cloud support for its open-source IaC platform, formae, now including Google Cloud, Azure, Oracle Cloud, and OVHcloud, alongside a Plugin SDK for custom extensions. <a href="https://app.daily.dev/posts/bqzmDPKsL" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">Read more</a></li>
<li>Ruby on Rails supports fast time-to-market: Ruby on Rails accelerates software development through Convention Over Configuration, built-in generators, MVC architecture, and Active Record ORM, reducing boilerplate and automating common tasks. <a href="https://app.daily.dev/posts/CrukJGqTT" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">Read more</a></li>
<li>Qt Canvas Painter for 2D rendering: Qt Canvas Painter is a new imperative 2D rendering API built on QRhi, offering hardware-accelerated rendering across multiple backends and supporting both Qt Quick and Qt Widgets. <a href="https://app.daily.dev/posts/HUYota205" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">Read more</a></li>
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<h2>Bullshit police</h2>
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<li>Microsoft's Xbox division continues its impressive decline: Microsoft's Q2 FY26 earnings show their gaming division is the sole underperformer, with Xbox console sales down 32% and gaming revenue dropping 9% year-over-year. This marks the sixth consecutive year of declining console sales, following price increases and multiple rounds of layoffs. Apparently, even with record PC players and streaming hours, they can't seem to figure out how to make money in gaming. Maybe they should try making good games instead of just buying studios and laying everyone off? <a href="https://app.daily.dev/posts/uKbAAElcM" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">Read more</a></li>
<li>Meta Reality Labs: Still losing billions, but now with a 'strategic shift': Meta's Reality Labs reported another $19.2 billion in operational losses for FY25, bringing its total losses to a staggering $83.6 billion since 2020. CEO Mark Zuckerberg, ever the optimist, announced a 'strategic shift' towards glasses and wearables, promising that FY25 would be 'peak losses.' They even closed three VR studios and cut 10% of staff. So, after burning tens of billions on a metaverse nobody wanted, they're pivoting to AI-integrated wearables. Because clearly, the problem wasn't the product, it was just the form factor. <a href="https://app.daily.dev/posts/ALCffHVkc" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">Read more</a></li>
<li>GDC organizers: 'Attendance is tracking in line with expectations' (despite everyone saying they're not coming): GDC organizers are confidently stating that attendance is 'tracking in line with expectations' and they 'haven't seen cancellations reflected in ticket sales yet.' This is despite many international developers expressing reluctance to attend due to US immigration concerns and confirmed non-attendance from some UK and European publishers. It seems GDC's definition of 'expectations' is as flexible as their pricing, and their ability to ignore reality is truly world-class. Nothing to see here, folks, just a perfectly normal conference where everyone's happy. <a href="https://app.daily.dev/posts/dX5Rur1jC" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">Read more</a></li>
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