SED News is a monthly podcast from Software Engineering Daily hosted by Gregor Vand and Sean Falconer, covering the most significant developments in software engineering, Silicon Valley, and the wider tech industry.
In this episode, they examine Meta’s ambitious dive into AI with its new Meta Superintelligence Labs, the unfolding drama in Windsurf’s acquisition story, Lyft’s comeback in the autonomous vehicle arena, and the increase in VPN usage driven by the UK’s new online safety regulations.
Additionally, they cover notable Hacker News topics, such as students repurposing a smart washing machine for Discord alerts, a completely air-gapped Jira alternative for industries with strict regulations, and new findings on how variable naming affects AI coding tools like Copilot.