Boosting Productivity Through Agent Autonomy with Chris Weichel – Software Engineering Daily

A common challenge in software development is creating and maintaining robust development environments. The rise of AI agents has amplified this complexity by adding new demands around permission controls, environment isolation, and resource management. Ona is a platform for AI-native software development and engineering agents. The platform combines autonomous agents with secure, standardized environments, with

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Ben Supnik on The X-Plane Flight Simulator – Software Engineering Daily

X-Plane is a popular flight simulator developed by Laminar Research. It features a first-principles physics engine, realistic aircraft systems, and a wide variety of aircraft. We wanted to understand the engineering that goes into creating a flight simulator so we invited Ben Supnik on the show. Ben is a software engineer at Laminar and he’s been

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Money No Longer Matters to AI’s Top Talent

Today on Decoder we’re going to talk about the war for AI talent. Right now, the hottest job market on the planet is for AI researchers. The vast majority of these people are concentrated into a small number of hugely valuable, extremely fast-growing companies in the San Francisco Bay Area. Nowadays, such companies are paying […]

Colbert Targeted by Speech Regulators

Generally speaking, arcane and mostly unenforced FCC rules are not the province of late night talk shows. FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr seems intent on changing that, though; not long after causing a ruckus that briefly took Jimmy Kimmel off the air, his vague threats appear to have been enough to convince CBS to tell Stephen […]

Consumer Reports Reveals 5 Brands Manufacturing the Least Reliable Cars

sell EV models you might want to steer clear of, for a variety of reasons.

1. Jeep

Ranked at the bottom of the Consumer Reports “Brands That Make the Best Cars” list, the 2026 Jeep models are among the least endorsed by automotive experts. Consumer Reports highlights issues such as inadequate fuel efficiency, excessive in-cabin wind noise, and unsatisfactory interiors, making them less accommodating for drivers and passengers than anticipated. However, what really diminishes their standing is the fact that the 2026 Jeep models have low user reliability ratings. This is a cumulative score across all models, but it’s an important consideration if you’re contemplating a purchase.

Nevertheless, this doesn’t imply they lack popularity. Jeeps remain some of the top-selling vehicles available today. The brand is well-recognized for its rugged and off-road designs like the Wrangler and Compass. For those seeking a more upscale experience, the Wagoneer and Grand Cherokee models are available. Still, don’t anticipate the same level of comfort as found in rival models, according to CR. It’s also worth mentioning that Jeep ranks among the lowest in <a href="https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/car-reliability-owner-satisfaction/most-and-least-liked-car-brands-a1291429338