Silicon Motion MonTitan SSD can be rewritten over almost 2000 times but I fear that in the battle against NAND vendors like Samsung, it’s just too little too late

MonTitan SSD shows impressive specs but may have missed timing window Silicon Motion faces tough competition from vertically integrated NAND manufacturers Strong controller performance may not be enough in today’s AI market Silicon Motion’s MonTitan SSD platform is finally getting a full performance breakdown after years of trade show previews, and while the results impress…

Danny stands on a balcony talking on the phone in Beef season 1

Beef season 2: everything we know so far about the hit Netflix show’s return

Beef season 2: key information – Filming reportedly wrapped in May – Carey Mulligan, Oscar Isaac, Charles Melton and more to star– No official trailer released yet– An entirely new plot for season 2– Lee Sung Jin continues as creator and showrunner– No word yet on future seasons Beef season 2 reportedly wrapped filming in…

Library vs. Framework

I really thought this was solid established, but the other day there was a bit of a discussion at work about React, and I was shocked. This isn’t subjective. The difference is rock-solid 🤘🗿 Library: a collection of functions… ok, no. I loathe book definitions. Nobody, ever, has truly learned something from reading a book-definition….

Umemura Farm Website – Devlog #6: Facing the Truth Behind Seasonal UX

Using Next.js to Dynamically Adapt Seasonal Product Messaging When I realized that Next.js allows us to dynamically change content based on the current date, a light bulb went off. Shouldn’t the asparagus sales page adapt to the season? Until now, the landing page showed the same information year-round. But asparagus isn’t like that. It tastes…

AI in Our Sacred Spaces

AI in Our Sacred Spaces

For millennia, humanity’s search for meaning has been tethered to ritual, scripture, and the guidance of chosen leaders. But a new force is reshaping the landscape of faith: artificial intelligence. This isn’t a futuristic fantasy; it’s happening now, with algorithms increasingly mediating our spiritual lives, from personalized prayer apps to AI-generated sermons. The integration of…

Prime Video’s new crime comedy caper with 95% on Rotten Tomatoes is being called ‘one of the most surprisingly funny films of 2025’

Prime Video’s new crime comedy caper with 95% on Rotten Tomatoes is being called ‘one of the most surprisingly funny films of 2025’

I’m always wary about the term ‘action comedy’ because for every Kiss Kiss Bang Bang or Hot Fuzz there’s a Stop! Or My Mom Will Shoot. It’s a tough genre to do well, but it looks like Tom Kingsley has cracked it: the new Prime Video movie he’s directed, Deep Cover, is getting rave reviews….

Infinite Money Glitches – Flaws in Financial Transaction Logic

Infinite Money Glitches – Flaws in Financial Transaction Logic

The concept of “infinite money” has tantalized humanity for centuries, from alchemists seeking to turn lead into gold to gamers exploiting code loopholes in virtual worlds. But what happens when these glitches emerge in real-world financial systems? Flaws in transaction logic—whether in banking software, payment gateways, or stock trading algorithms—can create cascading vulnerabilities, enabling theoretical…

The Silent Interceptor: Man-in-the-Middle (MitM) Attacks in Mobile Apps and the Dire Consequences of Missing Certificate Pinning

The Silent Interceptor: Man-in-the-Middle (MitM) Attacks in Mobile Apps and the Dire Consequences of Missing Certificate Pinning

In our increasingly interconnected world, mobile applications have become indispensable. From managing finances and healthcare to social interactions and daily commutes, our smartphones and tablets are repositories of sensitive personal and professional data. We trust these apps to facilitate secure communication and transactions, often without a second thought to the intricate security mechanisms working behind…