Open Source Digest: Linting, Security, and Tool Updates

Social Coworking and Office Hours – Code Linting in R

Join the R community for a social coworking session focused on code linting in R. This is a great opportunity to improve your code quality and collaborate with others.

Hacking silence: When neural impulses become open data

Ammon News reports on a project that turns neural impulses into open data. This raises important questions about privacy and ethics in neurotechnology.

Navy’s shipyard revamp could cost more than $200 billion: GAO

A GAO report reveals that the Navy’s shipyard modernization could exceed $200 billion. The project aims to upgrade facilities but faces significant cost overruns.

Translator in browser that teaches words: built-in Translator API Chrome, your own AI key, and spaced repetition

A new browser extension uses Chrome’s Translator API and your own AI key to help you learn new words through spaced repetition. It’s a clever way to combine translation and language learning.

When matter determines qubit performance

Researchers explore how the material properties of qubits affect their performance. This could lead to better quantum computers.

Why does ExifCleaner show network traffic if it claims to work offline?

Users have noticed that ExifCleaner, a tool for removing metadata from images, shows network activity despite claiming to work offline. The developer explains the reason behind this behavior.

asgard v0.4.0 now supports scheduling periodic tasks

The latest release of asgard, a tool for managing infrastructure, adds support for scheduling periodic tasks. This makes it easier to automate routine operations.

Bean Network Tester v0.7 release – Windows network conditions simulator + network tools

Bean Network Tester v0.7 is out, offering a Windows tool to simulate various network conditions and test network performance. It includes a suite of network utilities.

West Chester Florist Launches Fall Collection With Same-Day Delivery Options

A local florist in West Chester has launched a fall collection with same-day delivery. While not tech-related, it’s a nice example of seasonal offerings.

STITCH: A Spatio-Temporal Integration Tool for Contextual and Historical enrichment of survey data

STITCH is a new tool for enriching survey data with spatial and temporal context. It helps researchers integrate historical and contextual information.

Skin Properties MediaPortal 1

A discussion about skin properties in MediaPortal 1, a media center software. Users share tips on customizing the interface.

Re: CVE-2026-100310: GNU libextractor < 1.16 Privilege Escalation via LIBEXTRACTOR_PREFIX

A security vulnerability in GNU libextractor versions before 1.16 allows privilege escalation via the LIBEXTRACTOR_PREFIX environment variable. Users should update to the latest version.

Не зовут на собеседования? Написал бота, который увеличит твои шансы на это

A developer created a bot to increase your chances of getting job interviews. It likely automates applications or provides tips. (In Russian: “Not getting interviews? I wrote a bot that will increase your chances.”)

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