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Igalia has taken on the challenging task of reviving the Servo project, an experimental browser engine initially created by Mozilla in 2012. After facing abandonment in 2020, Igalia stepped in with external funding in 2023 to bring Servo back to life. With two years of dedicated work, Servo has made significant strides, including enhancements to […]
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At Slack, customer satisfaction is our top priority, and accessibility is a key component of building trust with our customers. We have our own Slack Accessibility Standards that product teams adhere to in order to ensure compliance with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG). Our dedicated accessibility team assists developers throughout the development process, and we […]
In Peru, a guide insisted on wearing specific hiking pants instead of jeans, sparking a realization about simple solutions. The idea is to start sooner, save money, build skills, and keep things simple in areas outside of hiking as well. For example, test new product messaging with informal interviews or a LinkedIn poll instead of […]
Hyperview revolutionizes mobile app development by rendering screens through Hyperview XML, offering instant updates controlled by the backend, and eliminating the need for API versioning and backwards compatibility. This allows for rapid app changes and ensures every user is on the most recent version. While not suitable for offline or local data-heavy apps, Hyperview is […]
Meta’s platforms aim to be spaces for free expression, showcasing the good, bad, and ugly of billions of voices. Mark Zuckerberg argues that inhibiting free speech can reinforce power structures and limit progress. The company acknowledges its past mistakes in content moderation and plans to shift from third-party fact-checking to a user-driven Community Notes program. […]
Apple and Google face a menace from voice phishing gangs who exploit legitimate services to deceive users. In a shocking twist, scammers targeted a musician and made him think Apple was contacting him by utilizing Apple’s phone support line. The scammers managed to sway the victim into giving away his Apple ID and password using […]
Tramway SDK (T̈ra̦m̊ẅa̦ÿ SD̈K) is a graphics package/framework/game engine created over 3 years, aiming to challenge mainstream engines like Unity and Godot. Highlighting the issue of “Turbobloat,” Tramway SDK prides itself on running on minimal hardware and avoiding unnecessary system requirements. With a focus on simplicity and efficiency, the engine utilizes subclassing entities instead of […]
Working in large established codebases as a software engineer is challenging, as personal projects and open source experience do not provide the same preparation. The most crucial aspect of navigating these codebases is consistency. Ignoring existing patterns for cleaner code can lead to trouble, as large codebases are full of surprises and landmines. Understanding the […]
In 2025, “Magic Links” now refer to the practice of including a login link in an email. 404 Media recently posted an article defending magic links as a more secure alternative to passwords, highlighting their phishing resistance and protection against password breaches. While magic links offer convenience, they can be problematic for users with multiple […]
Issue 05 of Asimov Press is focused on Edwin Cohn, a revolutionary protein chemist from the early 1900s. Despite his inclination towards theoretical work, Cohn’s collaboration with the U.S. military during World War II led to the development of critical blood albumin products that saved countless soldiers’ lives. While some of his products were deemed […]