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Desktop App and Electron Engineering with Shelley Vohr

Electron is a framework for building cross-platform desktop applications using web technologies like JavaScript, HTML, and CSS. It allows developers to package web apps with a native-like experience by bundling them with a Chromium browser and Node.js runtime. Electron is widely used for apps like VS Code, Discord, and Slack because it enables a single

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SED News: Meta’s AI Move, Windsurf Restructuring, and the UK VPN Surge

SED News is a monthly podcast from Software Engineering Daily where hosts Gregor Vand and Sean Falconer unpack the biggest stories shaping software engineering, Silicon Valley, and the broader tech industry. In this episode, they explore Meta’s bold push into AI with the launch of Meta Superintelligence Labs, the dramatic twists in the Windsurf acquisition

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Podman Featuring Brent Baude

Podman is an open-source container management tool that allows developers to build, run, and manage containers. Unlike Docker, it supports rootless containers for improved security and is fully compatible with standards from the Open Container Initiative, or OCI. Brent Baude is a Senior Principal Software Engineer at Red Hat where he works on Podman. In

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Top 5 Big Tablets to Buy in 2026

transform large tablets into a laptop substitute by combining it with a keyboard and mouse. We have conducted thorough research to identify the top large tablets you should consider purchasing if you’re looking for a new one in 2026, so you don’t have to. A methodology section at the conclusion of the article explores our selection process in detail.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra

The Tab S11 Ultra stands as Samsung’s priciest Galaxy tablet to date, and the reasons become clear once you uncover what it delivers. First and foremost, it boasts a huge 14.6-inch screen that competes with certain laptop displays, making it an ideal option if you’re seeking a tablet with a laptop-sized screen. The display employs AMOLED technology with a 120 Hz refresh rate, 1,000 nits of standard brightness (1,600 nits peak), and HDR10+ compatibility. As a premium tablet, the Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra is driven by the MediaTek Dimensity 9400 Plus, one of the most formidable mobile processors. This chipset is accompanied by 12 GB of RAM and options of either 256 GB or 512 GB of storage. Additionally, there is a 1 TB model that is matched with 16 GB of RAM.

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You can now remix others’ YouTube Shorts using AI

Google announced a new YouTube Shorts Remix feature that lets users restyle clips or even insert themselves into other people’s videos using Gemini Omni. Now, at the bottom of a YouTube Short, when you click the remix icon, you’ll see an option to “reimagine” it. Here, you can prompt Gemini to turn a video into […]

‘Solve all diseases,’ you say?

This is Optimizer, a weekly newsletter sent from Verge senior reviewer Victoria Song that dissects and discusses the latest gizmos and potions that swear they’re going to change your life. This week’s issue is a special early edition tied to The Verge’s Google I/O coverage. You can expect our next issue at its usual time […]

Apple TV Orders Second Season of ‘Knife Edge: Chasing Michelin Stars’

**‘Knife Edge: Chasing Michelin Stars’ Confirmed for Season 2 on Apple TV**

‘Knife Edge: Chasing Michelin Stars’ has secured a second season on Apple TV, following its successful eight-episode inaugural season. Here’s what viewers can anticipate from the upcoming season 2.

### ‘Knife Edge’ Returns for Another Eight-Course Experience

Apple TV has announced the renewal of the BAFTA-nominated series in the Factual Entertainment category, ‘Knife Edge: Chasing Michelin Stars,’ for a second season. Hosted by Topjaw’s Jesse Burgess, the program delves into the high-stakes realm of global fine dining with exclusive access throughout the annual Michelin Guide season.

In its debut season, ‘Knife Edge: Chasing Michelin Stars’ journeyed from New York to Chicago, Sweden, Ireland, Mexico, and beyond, capturing the intense pressure, endeavor, and excitement of restaurant teams striving for their first Michelin stars or battling to retain those they already possess. The upcoming season is anticipated to further the global pursuit for the most coveted and elusive culinary accolade.

As stated by Apple, the second season will also consist of eight episodes. Production will again be managed by Studio Ramsay Global, with Gordon Ramsay as executive producer alongside Lisa Edwards, Lorraine Charker-Phillips, and Jill Greenwood.

Catch the trailer for the inaugural season of ‘Knife Edge: Chasing Michelin Stars’ on Apple TV.

Apple TV is available at $12.99 per month and includes popular TV shows and films such as ‘Severance,’ ‘The Studio,’ ‘The Morning Show,’ ‘Shrinking,’ and ‘Silo.’