Elon Musk’s SpaceX gets a company town in Texas
Residents near Boca Chica Beach in Texas have voted to become a city called Starbase. | Photo by GABRIEL CARDENAS/AFP via Getty Images<br> South Texas voters mostly employed by Elon Musk’s SpaceX have approved a measure to incorporate as Starbase, a new city in Texas’ Cameron County near the company’s
Read moreTrump’s 2026 NASA budget would slash ISS crew and allocate more money for Elon
The Trump administration has released a proposal to cut about a quarter of NASA’s 2026 budget, slashing both International Space Station crew sizes and the amount of research done there. At the same time, it sets up new funding that would likely benefit Elon Musk’s SpaceX by prioritizing human missions
Read moreSam Altman and Elon Musk are racing to build an ‘everything app’
Sam Altman and Elon Musk aren't just competing in the AI race; they both have ambitions to build Silicon Valley's holy grail: an "everything" super app encompassing finance, social media, gaming, and more. Earlier this week, I got a peek at Altman's plan from a cavernous event space on the
Read moreMicrosoft goes passwordless by default on new accounts
After supporting passwordless Windows logins for years and even allowing users to delete passwords from their accounts, Microsoft is making its biggest move yet toward a future with no passwords. Now it will ask people signing up for new accounts to only use more secure methods like passkeys, push notifications,
Read morePrevent and detect cheating in recruiting
For as long as there have been hiring assessments, there have been candidates who attempt to game the system. Before they had easy access to generative AI (GenAI) tools like ChatGPT, candidates for technical roles might copy and paste someone else’s code from an online forum, or have someone take
Read moreA beginner’s guide to mastering data visualization with Matplotlib
Data visualization is a cornerstone of modern data analysis, transforming raw numbers into meaningful insights that drive decision-making. For Python programmers, mastering tools like Matplotlib unlocks the ability to create compelling visual narratives from complex datasets. The data visualization benefits in Python are immense, ranging from identifying trends and patterns
Read moreBest coding interview tools in 2025: Your ultimate guide for technical interviews
Looking for the best coding interview tools to enhance your hiring process and help worthy candidates find their dream job? In this guide, we’ll explore the top technical interview tools, spotlight important features, and show you how these platforms help you assess candidates’ technical skills with more accuracy and efficiency.
Read moreHow Appian is Inspiring with AI Agents and Transforming Low-Code App Development
The future of low-code app development is evolving with AI code generators, enabling easier, sophisticated, and scalable app creation. Appian emphasizes collaboration with AI agents to develop proprietary processes. Their AI-driven Appian Composer facilitates iterative app design, focusing on outcomes through value-based storytelling, enhancing customer experience and digital transformation. The
Read moreChris’ Corner: Reacting
I was listening to Wes and Scott on a recent episode of Syntax talking about RSCs (React Server Components). I wouldn’t say it was particularly glowing. We use them here at CodePen, and will likely be more and more as we ship more with Next.js, which is part of our
Read moreNode.js Streams with TypeScript
Learn how to leverage Node.js streams with TypeScript for efficient data processing. This guide covers all stream types with practical examples for handling large files and real-time data. Continue reading Node.js Streams with TypeScript on SitePoint.
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