Ladybird is a novel pre-alpha web browser featuring a multi-process architecture and its own rendering engine based on web standards. The browser implements robust security measures through process isolation and inherits core components from SerenityOS. Compatible with Linux, macOS, and Windows (WSL2), it aims to become a complete, modern browsing solution.
TigerBeetle rebuilt their documentation site from scratch, moving away from Docusaurus to achieve better performance, simplicity, and integration with their zero-dependency philosophy. The new implementation uses Zig and Pandoc, resulting in a 10x reduction in footprint while maintaining functionality and adding features like integrated search and offline capabilities.
A detailed profile of Irving V. Link, a longtime regular at the Beverly Hills Hotel, chronicles his 42-year daily routine at the iconic establishment until its closure by the Sultan of Brunei in December 1992. The narrative explores Link's role as a business middleman and witness to Hollywood's golden age, while also revealing the hotel's architectural history through Paul Williams, its black architect.
A 3D model of San Francisco's Sutro Tower created using Gaussian Splatting technology, drone photography, and various software tools allows interactive exploration, including AR mode for mobile users. The model showcases the 834-foot-elevated tower, which offers commanding views of San Francisco despite being shorter than Salesforce Tower.
A developer shares detailed insights about challenges encountered while upgrading to Svelte 5, focusing on issues with proxies and component lifecycles. The framework's new abstractions, while improving performance, introduce complexity that affects development workflow and code predictability.
Frank Lloyd Wright, despite being anti-density and pro-suburb, proposed The Illinois, a mile-high skyscraper designed to concentrate an entire city into a single structure. The innovative design featured a tripod-like structure with a tapered form and taproot foundation, challenging conventional urban planning while attempting to reconcile density needs with suburban ideals.