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January 8th, 2026 | Bose has released API docs and opened the API for its EoL SoundTouch speakers

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Jan 9, 2026
In a recent discussion, Bose opened its API for EoL SoundTouch speakers, empowering developers to enhance functionality. Google AI Studio's sponsorship of Tailwind CSS raises questions amidst layoffs. Fascinating anecdotes highlight Jeff Dean's pivotal role in scalable AI systems. An ambitious Open Infrastructure Map showcases global data centers, while Project Patchouli introduces an open-source drawing tablet. Iran's IPv6 blackout sparks technical concerns, and a BGP anomaly in Venezuela raises alarms about network security. Lastly, kernel bugs are revealed to often remain undetected for years.
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Bose Opens SoundTouch API

  • Bose opened API access for EoL SoundTouch speakers to let developers extend functionality.
  • The community reacted strongly, discussing integrations and appreciating the transparency.
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Google Sponsors Tailwind Amid Uncertainty

  • Google AI Studio is sponsoring Tailwind CSS amid staffing and sustainability concerns.
  • The community is torn between hope for resources and worry about project independence.
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Jeff Dean's outsized Technical Influence

  • Jeff Dean's career highlights show how individual technical leadership shapes industry norms.
  • The community cites his scalable-systems work and influence on AI frameworks as benchmarks for engineers.
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