A tech commentator discusses switching podcast apps back to Overcast, noting developer Marco Arment now uses Claude-generated 'agentic coding' in both Overcast and his new app Fineliner. The piece argues that AI-assisted coding isn't inherently alarming when done by developers who remain invested in craft, testing, and iteration, citing a quote from writer Lex Friedman distinguishing apps that merely work from apps that work well.
coyotetracks.org
· 2026-11-13
io9 has republished 'The Raspberry Manifesto of Professor Warana,' a short story by Adam-Troy Castro, in partnership with Lightspeed Magazine. The surreal narrative follows an artist who finds fulfillment after transforming into an orange.
gizmodo.com
· 2026-10-01
The IEEE-Eta Kappa Nu honor society is holding its first Innovating the Future conference on November 6, giving undergraduate and graduate IEEE members a venue to present original research. Participants submitted abstracts by May 1, received mentorship from IEEE volunteers, and those accepted by August 1 will present their work, with proceedings slated for the IEEE Xplore Digital Library.
spectrum.ieee.org
· 2026-08-26