Supernatural's head of fitness on rebooting the VR exercise app after leaving Meta
We chatted with Supernatural's Head of Fitness about the company's plans for its VR exercise app.
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How Git Worktrees Improve AI Coding Workflows
AI coding tools become much more useful when they are given clear boundaries. One practical way to create those boundaries is with Git worktrees. A Git branch gives you separate history.
My Idempotency Guard Exists to Survive One Specific Error. That Error Made It Fail Open.
Five days ago I added a duplicate-publish guard to publish_devto.py , the script this blog's own publishing pipeline calls to go live.
- Guard implemented to prevent duplicate publications on DEV.to
- Alreadypublished() function lacked pagination mechanism
- URLError exceptions misinterpreted as safe publishing conditions
My MCP Tool Fetches Before It Writes and Logs Every Change. It Never Checked Whether There Was Anything to Change.
Two fixes ago, update_article — one of the tools in this repo's MCP server — got hardened twice. The first time, because it took a bare integer article_id , PUT whatever fields you gave it straight to…
- MCP tool fetched empty data to DEV.to API with bare integers
- Hardcoded diff logged even when no changes made
- Function lacked check for any changes before updating
Is football AI-proof? Why tech investors wanted a slice of the World Cup
What was the thinking of the investors backing the now-canned plan, and are such proposals in the future inevitable?
China's memory-making champion smashes DDR5-8800 barrier on AMD platform — CXMT chips close the gap with SK hynix
Colorful shows off the overclocking potential on new memory kits equipped with CXMT integrated circuits.
Apple weekend deals: AirPods Pro 3 25% off, MacBook Neo, Apple gift cards, iPhone Air, Apple TV, more
This weekend’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break has arrived with one of the best deals yet on AirPods Pro 3 at 25% off, $100 off AirPods Pro Max, and some notable offers courtesy of the Apple Certified…
Atari ST Public Floppy Database now open for everyone — online archive originally designed for ST flash cart packed with classics and homebrew
An extensive Atari ST floppy disk database can now easily be accessed by all netizens.
MeitY asks Meta to revamp algorithms, submit roadmap to curb deepfakes: Report
MeitY has asked Meta to revamp its algorithms and submit a compliance roadmap to tackle deepfakes, propaganda and manipulated content, sources said. The government also wants faster takedowns, stronger moderation and closer coordination to curb harmful content.
We tested the impact of SSD speed on gaming performance in 11 titles — we analyzed from SATA to PCIe 5.0 to see whether upgrading to a faster NVMe SSD would have an impact
We tested gaming performance with both NVMe and SATA SSDs across 11 games to determine if upgrading to a faster drive is worth it.
I gave my Samsung phone superpowers with a $6 pack of NFC tags — here’s how
Cheap NFC tags and Samsung Routines do more than you think.
I swapped my Mac mini for this round alternative — and surprisingly I can still use all the same accessories
Lenovo cut all the right corners with its puck-shaped Yoga Mini for a Windows-based mini PC that truly thinks outside the box.
Is this $450 laptop from an unknown brand too good to be true?
Finding a good laptop under $500 was hard enough before RAMageddon. They nearly always had cheap hardware and underpowered, often outdated chips.
How to choose your first mechanical keyboard — and why it's simpler than the internet wants you to think
When buying a new mechanical keyboard, it's important to do your research to make sure you get the right one for your needs. But, with so many options and loads of jargon flying around, it can also be confusing, and we're here to help.
5 of the best Bose headphones and earbuds are up to $130 off ahead of the launch of the QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen) — which ones are worth buying?
With the QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen) on the way, Bose has just discounted several of its older models at Amazon, but which ones are actually worth buying?
iPhone 17 is going to get pricier, hold on to your wallets
Apple could raise iPhone 17 prices as early as August 10, just weeks before the expected iPhone 18 launch.
The Excellent HP OmniBook 5 Is $550 Off Its Retail Price Today
My favorite budget laptop, the HP OmniBook 5, has an OLED screen and gets great battery life, despite being just $750 right now.
'You'll own nothing and you'll like it': Google pulls the Lord of the Rings digital editions from one user's library, our latest reminder that digital purchases aren't always forever
One unfortunate user no longer has access to the Lord of the Rings Extended Edition after buying it from Google.
Who Is Chad Eberle? Texas Police Officer Accused of Mexico Triple Homicide
Army veteran is accused of killing three people in Mexico before being arrested at the U.S. border with his son.
Qatar opens registration for military entities’ diploma programmes for men, women
<p>Doha: Qatar’s Permanent Unified Committee for the Selection of Officer Candidates for Military Entities announced the opening of registration for Qatari men and women holding a General Secondary…
Federal Government: Prien is counting on EU-wide rules for children on social media
In addition to a social media ban for children under the age of 13, Family Minister Prien can also imagine measures for older young people. In general, however, she is relying on EU-wide regulations.
DPIIT signs 5 MoUs to expand digital, cloud and investment support for startups
The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has signed five strategic Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with industry leaders and ecosystem enablers to expand access to digital…
Chhattisgarh horror: 65-year-old man held for rape-murder of woman, killing her infant daughter
The cops arrested the accused, identified as Bhikariram Nagvanshi, on August 6 after weeks of intensive probe, an official said on Saturday.
The ornithological artist drawing 1,000 birds by hand – all for an app that wants you off your phone
The mission of the Flock app is quietly subversive: to encourage users to ditch their screens and explore the wonderful world of birding On a brilliantly bright afternoon in his gallery and studio in…
8 free Android productivity apps I can’t live without in 2026
My current favorite apps for getting things done.
Canada tries to adapt to a future of wildfires
Faced with another summer when wildfires have scorched millions of hectares of land and blankets of smoke have disrupted daily life nationwide, Canada is trying to limit the annual devastation.
Legendary photographer Jill Furmanovsky inspired me to get into music photography – now I take photos of my favourite artists
Music and concert photographer Kieran Craven shares more about his path to photographing both local and big name artists, and hopes for the future The post Legendary photographer Jill Furmanovsky inspired me to get into music photography – now I take photos of my favourite artists appeared first on Amateur Photographer .
I Had a Crush On My Kids’ Doctor. My Husband’s Reaction Meant Everything
For a telehealth appointment, I staged our dining room to seem more inviting. The view of his own dining room gave me a charge.
How a Broken Microwave Exposed Secret Hidden Inside 150-Year-Old Home
A Pennsylvania couple renovating their 150-year-old farmstead stumbled upon a mystery hidden in plain sight.
SpaceX’s Nvidia deal could be bad news for neoclouds like CoreWeave and Nebius, analysts say
Nvidia could bump SpaceX to “the front of the line” when it comes to its limited supply of chips, according to Bernstein.
Wizz Air flight to Tel Aviv delayed after passenger asks to leave prior to takeoff
Footage posted on social media showed Israeli passengers standing inside the aircraft as police officers climbed the stairs toward the entrance.
Lebanese government demands conditions in order to approve extension of Solidere mandate
The Lebanese government has laid down a number of conditions before it can agree to extend the mandate of Solidere, the property company which rebuilt much of Beirut's destroyed downtown after the civil war.
Heat health alerts come into force as fifth heatwave set to hit UK
The yellow heat health alerts became active on Saturday morning and will run until Tuesday night.
Kansas bans student phones, earbuds and smartwatches for entire school day
Many states are banning smartphones in schools due to growing distractions and health concerns. Some districts now restrict student phone access from morning bell to afternoon dismissal.
What is the Strait of Hormuz deal being negotiated between Iran and Oman?
Reports of a new understanding to allow safe transit in the Strait of Hormuz have increased this week, as Iran seeks to exert control and leverage amid peace talks with the US.
Newly discovered Demon's Souls prototype footage reveals a scrapped first-person mode
Newly unearthed footage from a 2007 developer presentation has revealed that Demon's Souls once had an option to play in first-person. Read more
Parkinson rues Boro 'quality finish' in EFL Cup loss
Phil Parkinson was disappointed to have been edged out of the Carabao Cup at Middlesbrough on Friday night at the first hurdle, but was pleased with the performance given limited preparation time…
Lit Hub Weekly: August 3 – 7, 2026
Carly Mattox considers Jennette McCurdy’s Half His Age and reckons with the long literary history of age gap relationships.
Pentagon Removes General Overseeing Ukraine Military Support
The Pentagon has prematurely removed Lt. Gen. Charles Costanza from his command of the US 5th Army Corps, approximately two months before his scheduled handover.
Democrats plan Trump investigations over impeachment if they win US House
Senior Democrats have discussed using hearings, subpoenas and document requests to obtain records from entities linked to Donald Trump's political and business orbit.
Crab Odyssey: Crustacean Wandered the Seas in a Bottle for Months, Scientists Find
Scientists discovered a crab that had spent months at sea stuck in a bottle, subsisting on algae and fish that wandered into its plastic lair. The lonely mariner offers a warning about the impacts of human pollution on wildlife worldwide.
The Memo: Weak jobs report clouds economy as Trump barrels toward midterms
New clouds darkened the economic landscape on Friday, as the latest employment report showed the nation shedding 23,000 jobs in July. The number came as an unpleasant surprise to most economists.
Greenland issues ‘strong warning’ over Arctic drilling by Trump-linked firm
A US oil firm has moved equipment to Greenland without local approval. This action occurs while President Trump seeks greater US influence over the territory.
FUGAZ banks rescue stock market with N237.8 billion gains first week of August
The Nigerian equities market closed the trading week on a bullish note on Friday, August 7, 2026, adding about N237.8 billion to market capitalisation as gains in the FUGAZ banking stocks outweighed…
iPhone 17 Prices Could Rise as Soon as Monday, Rumor Claims
Apple could raise iPhone 17 prices as soon as Monday, August 10, according to a new rumor, well before the wider round of increases expected with next month's iPhone 18 Pro launch. Weibo leaker " Fixed Focus Digital " said in a post yesterday that rumors are circulating about an ‌iPhone 17‌ price change taking effect on August…
US Intelligence Links Russia to Leipzig Airport Drone Incident
US intelligence officials assess that the explosive-laden drone discovered near a Ukrainian Antonov Airlines cargo plane at Leipzig-Halle airport on Aug. 5 was likely deployed by the Russian government. Western leaders increasingly view the incident as part of a broader Moscow-directed campaign of sabotage and hybrid warfare designed to…
I’m a software developer, and AI has changed my job in 3 major ways
Andrew Caldwell says AI lets him build more, blurs the lines between team roles, and raises the stakes for human oversight.
Devolver Digital Wants To Go Back To Being A Private Company
Back in 2021, indie publisher Devolver Digital announced that it became a publicly traded company. At the time, the company told fans that its staffers would remain the majority owners of the company…
How ‘Ultra’ are the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra's cameras? I put them to the test against the Galaxy S26 Ultra
I put the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra to the test against the Galaxy S26 Ultra to see if its camera performance is "Ultra" worthy.
MSI Reportedly Puts MPG 271KRAW1B 5K 180Hz Mini LED Gaming Monitor On Hold Indefinitely
MSI has reportedly put its MPG 271KRAW1B gaming monitor on hold indefinitely. However, one source believes that the company may have outright cancelled its production.
The latest iPhone 18 news, leaks, and rumors: Release date, price increases, and color options
Apple is set to release the iPhone 18 lineup this fall, including a new iPhone 18 Pro Max. What should we expect from it?
Lock down your online privacy for life for just $2 a device with this VPN deal
Lock in a safer internet forever with this lifetime subscription to FastestVPN PRO.
How to get a free Apple iPhone 17 from T-Mobile this weekend
How to get free iPhone. Get the Apple iPhone 17 or iPhone 17 Pro for free when you sign up for T-Mobile.
Best Solar Generators for Off-Grid Trips, RVs, and Home Backup
If you want to capture the sun’s power with solar panels, these are the best solar generators I’ve tested.
Turn your handwriting into a font for Android, Windows, or MacOS
Handwriting has personality. Get to know someone well enough and their handwriting will remind you of them, because we all form letters just a bit differently.
Children under 13 to be prohibited from creating social media, online gaming accounts? Here's what private bill proposes
BJP MP Baijayant Panda has proposed the SHIELD Bill, 2025, seeking stricter online safeguards for children, including age verification, parental controls and restrictions on personalised advertising.
3 Legged Thing Ultra Clamp review – a super-handy time-saving accessory for tripod users
Combining twist and lever controls, the 3 Legged Thing Ultra Clamp promises speed, security and broad Arca-Swiss compatibility for tripod and monopod heads. Angela Nicholson puts it to the test.
‘Addiction is irreversible’: Hong Kong urged to ban under-16s from social media
Hong Kong should follow international peers in legislating to bar children under 16 from social media to combat cyberbullying and addiction, education experts and lawmakers have said, while stressing the need for broad social consensus.