Iran is proposing to take control of seven undersea internet cables in the Strait of Hormuz, mandating permits and tolls for foreign operators. In a scientific breakthrough, new “super steel” could drastically reduce green hydrogen production costs. Meanwhile, the UN condemned West Bank settlers for forcing the exhumation of a Palestinian man’s grave. Lastly, a Dutch regulator upheld a €10M GDPR fine against Uber.
🤖 AI & Automation
adamsreview – better multi-agent PR reviews for Claude Code
adamsreview is a new Claude Code plugin designed for multi-stage pull request reviews using parallel sub-agents and persistent JSON state. The plugin offers six specialized slash commands and aims to improve bug detection accuracy while reducing false positives compared to existing AI review tools.
Qualcomm CEO: 2026 “year of agents,” end of smartphones, and 6G “walking cameras” (Fortune)
Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon predicts the end of the smartphone-centric era, forecasting that 2026 will be the “year of agents” driven by AI-powered wearables like smart glasses. He also highlighted the company’s strategic move to diversify beyond mobile technology into sectors such as automotive and robotics.
- Qualcomm CEO: 2026 “year of agents,” end of smartphones, and 6G “walking cameras” (Fortune) — fortune.com
💻 Software Development
7 lines of code, 3 minutes: Implement a programming language (2010)
The lambda calculus, developed by Alonzo Church in 1929, is a minimalist, Turing-complete functional programming language composed of only variable references, anonymous functions, and function calls. Despite its simplicity, it serves as the foundation for many modern programming languages and achieves general-purpose computation through mechanisms like the Y combinator and Church encodings.
- 7 lines of code, 3 minutes: Implement a programming language (2010) — matt.might.net
I’m going back to writing code by hand
A developer is rewriting their Kubernetes dashboard, k10s, from scratch after encountering severe architectural issues and technical debt caused by over-reliance on AI-driven “vibe-coding.” While the AI-assisted approach initially enabled rapid feature development, the author concluded that human oversight remains essential for maintaining sound software architecture.
- I’m going back to writing code by hand — blog.k10s.dev
🛡️ Security & Privacy
BSides Austin Is on Hold
BSides Austin has been placed on hold indefinitely. The organization stated the event will remain paused until all community members can safely be in public without fear or harassment.
- BSides Austin Is on Hold — bsidesaustin.com
Uber hid drivers’ data rights, Dutch watchdog rules, stands by €10M penalty
The Dutch Data Protection Authority has rejected Uber’s appeal against a €10 million fine for GDPR violations. The regulator found that the company obstructed drivers’ access to personal data and failed to provide transparent information regarding data retention and transfers. Uber has announced its intention to challenge the decision in court.
Lawyers: AI-transcribed meeting notes may waive attorney-client privilege, risking discovery
Corporate lawyers warn that the increasing use of AI note-takers in meetings could waive attorney-client privilege, potentially making sensitive conversations discoverable in lawsuits. These tools capture detailed transcripts, including offhand comments and jokes, that may be used as evidence during litigation.
- Lawyers: AI-transcribed meeting notes may waive attorney-client privilege, risking discovery — nytimes.com
🔬 Science & Hardware
“Cannot be explained” – New ultra stainless steel stuns researchers
Researchers at the University of Hong Kong have developed a new “super steel” capable of resisting corrosion during green hydrogen production from seawater. By utilizing a dual-passivation mechanism, this material serves as a much more economical alternative to expensive titanium, potentially reducing structural material costs in electrolyzer systems by up to 40 times.
- “Cannot be explained” – New ultra stainless steel stuns researchers — sciencedaily.com
CAS builds Hanyuan-2, the world’s first dual-core 200-qubit quantum computer with error correction.
CAS Cold Atom Technology has unveiled Hanyuan-2, a 200-qubit dual-core neutral atom quantum computer designed for parallel processing and real-time error correction. However, the announcement lacks peer-reviewed documentation and critical performance metrics, such as gate fidelity and error rates.
- CAS builds Hanyuan-2, the world’s first dual-core 200-qubit quantum computer with error correction. — tomshardware.com
Fully Preserving Fisher-Price Pixter
The article chronicles the evolution of the Fisher-Price Pixter handheld gaming series, from its 2000 monochrome debut to its later color and multimedia versions. Additionally, the author highlights the successful porting of PalmOS to the Pixter Color and the release of new technical documentation and a platform emulator.
- Fully Preserving Fisher-Price Pixter — dmitry.gr
📈 Business & Policy
Make America AI Ready: Strengths, Weaknesses, and Recommendations
An analysis of the Department of Labor’s “Make America AI-Ready” SMS course praises its accessibility and focus on human responsibility in promoting AI literacy. However, the report identifies significant contradictions in the course’s guidance regarding data privacy and security.
- Make America AI Ready: Strengths, Weaknesses, and Recommendations — blog.citp.princeton.edu
SoftBank, Cosmos Lab & DeltaX to mass-produce 1 GWh/year data center batteries in Japan by 2027
SoftBank Corp. is partnering with South Korea’s Cosmos Lab and DeltaX Co. to begin mass-producing next-generation battery cells at its plant in Sakai, Osaka. The initiative aims to reach an annual production capacity of one gigawatt-hour by fiscal year 2027 to meet the rising power demands of AI services.
- SoftBank, Cosmos Lab & DeltaX to mass-produce 1 GWh/year data center batteries in Japan by 2027 — bloomberg.com
OpenAI’s $6.6B secondary share sale for 600+ staff saw some cash out up to $30M
OpenAI facilitated a $6.6 billion secondary share sale in October 2025 for more than 600 current and former employees. The transaction allowed approximately 75 individuals to cash out up to the maximum cap of $30 million each.
Nvidia’s $40B+ AI investment in 2026: $30B in OpenAI, $3.2B in Corning, $2.1B in IREN
Nvidia is significantly expanding its role as an AI investor, committing over $40 billion to various equity investments in 2026, including major stakes in OpenAI, Corning, and IREN. While the strategy aims to secure demand for its GPUs across the AI supply chain, some analysts warn that this “circular investment” model could mirror the risky vendor financing of the dot-com era.
Sovereign cloud is only possible if you’re Chinese or American: Gartner
Gartner asserts that sovereign cloud capabilities are currently only achievable for China and the United States. This poses a significant challenge for European organizations that fear the potential departure of US-based cloud providers from the continent.
- Sovereign cloud is only possible if you’re Chinese or American: Gartner — theregister.com
ASIA IN BRIEF: China’s agentic AI policy wants to keep humans in the loop
China’s agentic AI policy aims to maintain human oversight within AI processes. Other regional highlights include the emergence of a robot Buddhist monk in Korea and TikTok’s $25 billion investment in Thailand.
🌐 Global News & Media
Iran mulls taking control of all 7 cables passing through Strait of Hormuz
Iran is proposing a governance model to take control of the seven undersea internet cables passing through the Strait of Hormuz. Under this plan, foreign operators would be required to obtain permits, pay tolls, and follow Iranian laws, while all cable management and maintenance would be handled exclusively by Iranian companies.
The Greatest Shot in Television: James Burke Had One Chance to Nail This Scene (2024)
The article highlights a famous 80-second clip from the 1978 BBC series Connections, featuring science historian James Burke. The shot is celebrated for its perfect timing, as Burke’s explanation of gas ignition coincides exactly with a rocket launch captured in a single take.
- The Greatest Shot in Television: James Burke Had One Chance to Nail This Scene (2024) — openculture.com
West Bank settlers forced a Palestinian to dig up the body of his father
Armed Jewish settlers in the West Bank forced a Palestinian family to exhume their recently buried father, claiming the grave was too close to the Sa-Nur settlement. To prevent the settlers from reaching the remains, the family was compelled to move the body themselves. The UN human rights office condemned the incident as “appalling.”
Meet the “YouTube whisperers” helping creators grow their audiences (CNBC)
A growing class of YouTube consultants, often called “YouTube whisperers,” is helping top-tier creators optimize their content and audience engagement. These strategists provide data-driven insights to help large-scale channels navigate the platform’s evolving algorithms and maintain growth.