InfoWorld

Python picks up speed with a new JIT

Python’s new JIT compiler might be the biggest speed boost we’ve seen in a while, but it’s not without bumps. Get that news and more, in this week’s report.

I tried vibe coding an app as a beginner - here's what Cursor and Replit taught me

I tried four vibe-coding tools, including Cursor and Replit, with no coding background. Here's what worked (and what didn't).

Can a newbie really vibe code an app? I tried Cursor and Replit to find out

I'm not a programmer, but I tried four vibe coding tools to see if I could build anything at all on my own. Here's what I did and did not accomplish.
TMCnet

Surfshark is one of the few to add dedicated IP to the Linux GUI app

Cybersecurity company and leading VPN provider, Surfshark, introduces a dedicated IP feature for Linux operating systems. With this new addition, users get more flexibility and control over their IP ...
Microsoft

Agent Lightning: Adding reinforcement learning to AI agents without code rewrites

AI agents are reshaping software development, from writing code to carrying out complex instructions. Yet LLM-based agents are prone to errors and often perform poorly on complicated, multi-step tasks ...
PCGamesN

A limited-time Escape From Tarkov code lets you add its controversial director to your game

Escape From Tarkov game director Nikita Buyanov has always been a divisive presence, unafraid to speak his mind and ready to give much as he gets from the extraction shooter's hardcore community. He's ...
WOWT.com

Potential Omaha electrical code update could add hundreds of dollars to home cost

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - The Omaha City Council is considering updated electrical codes that could add hundreds of dollars to new homes and electrical projects but supporters say the changes could save ...
winbuzzer.com

AI Obedience vs. Developer Control: Dev Says Claude Code Refused to Add Rainbows and Unicorns to His App

A developer’s fun request to add “rainbows and unicorns” to an app has sparked a debate over who is in charge of AI. This week on the forum Hacker News, a user shared how Anthropic’s Claude Code AI ...
IEEE

Automated Refactoring of Non-Idiomatic Python Code With Pythonic Idioms

Abstract: Compared to other programming languages (e.g., Java), Python has more idioms to make Python code concise and efficient. Although Pythonic idioms are well accepted in the Python community, ...
tech2geek

How to Use input() in Python: A Complete Guide with Examples

Getting input from users is one of the first skills every Python programmer learns. Whether you’re building a console app, validating numeric data, or collecting values in a GUI, Python’s input() ...
9to5Mac

Next year’s Apple Watch could add Touch ID, per leaked code

We’re just weeks away from the unveiling of Apple Watch Ultra 3 and Apple Watch Series 11. But leaked Apple code has now revealed a big new feature that could be coming to next year’s Apple Watch ...