From Cajon Jams to Code: Learning m3u8 and Subtitles with My Kids

From Cajon Jams to Code: Learning m3u8 and Subtitles with My Kids

Recently, while working on a TV app that uses .m3u8 video files (HLS — HTTP Live Streaming), I started diving into how video content and subtitles are structured under the hood. What began as a technical exploration turned into a delightful learning experience I could share with my kids — and a foundational step toward…

Security news weekly round-up – 25th July 2025

Security news weekly round-up – 25th July 2025

We have 5 articles to review in this week’s edition. All 5 articles cover different threats that can affect me and you. Some are popular, e.g. malware, phishing, and vulnerabilities. While others— privacy issues surrounding the use of AI and browser-based cryptojacking attacks— not so much. For privacy and security, think twice before granting AI…

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Clipper: Orchestrating Amazon Q with Algolia MCP for Read-Later Link Management

This is a submission for the Algolia MCP Server Challenge What I Built I’ve created a CLI agent powered by Amazon Q that indexes your links (like articles or blog posts) and allows you to retrieve them using natural language, all powered by Algolia MCP. This project offers a creative approach to building a useful…

Hasbro Star Wars The Vintage Collection LAAT/I Gunship

Exclusive: Hasbro’s next Star Wars HasLab project is a massive, detailed LAAT/I ship from ‘The Clone Wars’ – here’s your first look

Hasbro’s Star Wars: The Vintage Collection has been home to many iconic venues, characters, and vessels from the ever-expanding universe. But for San Diego Comic Con 2025, it’s safe to say that the Hasbro team has taken things up another notch, especially if you’re a fan of the Clone Wars. And as someone who has…

3D printed weapon templates have gone mainstream – and it’s as bad as you think

3D printed weapon templates have gone mainstream – and it’s as bad as you think

Police are now tracing ghost guns by identifying microscopic toolmarks left by 3D printer hardware Thingiverse is using automation to block the upload of dangerous weapon blueprint files Lawmakers want 3D printer makers to build in AI tools that block firearm printing The rapid spread of 3D-printed gun templates online is drawing scrutiny from law…

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Create a storage container Login to Microsoft Azure at https://portal.azure.com Select storage accounts under services. Select the storage account you created in the Prepare exercise. Select and Add container Container Name is storage-container and then select create Upload a file to the storage container Click on the container you just created and select upload Once…

The Right Kind of Bond. Designing Avatars That Empower

Over the last few months, I have been experimenting with existing conversational avatars — testing their responsiveness, memory, emotional tone, and believability. I have also been designing some of my own. Some are jaw-dropping and convincing, while others are are just clunky and robotic. But one thing is clear: we’re stepping into a future where…

Build Smarter Trading Tools with Finage’s New Forex Signal API

Get market data driven trading signals (Buy / Sell / Hold) powered by real technical indicators like RSI, MACD, SMA and more — in one unified API. ⸻ 🔍 What is it? We just launched the Forex Signal API at Finage, and it’s designed to help developers, traders, and fintech builders integrate reliable signal intelligence…

Google Forms exploited in crypto-stealing scam – here’s what we know

Google Forms exploited in crypto-stealing scam – here’s what we know

Crooks are sending out customized Google Forms notification emails The emails bypass filters and land in people’s inboxes They state victims can claim crypto if only they pay commission fees Cybersecurity researchers Kaspersky have flagged that Google Forms is being abused in phishing emails targeting cryptocurrency owners. Google Forms is a free web-based application which…