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It's been one week, and Microsoft's new bot's already gone full Tay. Plus one of the worst examples of under-funded open source yet.Sponsored By:Linode: Receive a $100 60-day credit towards your new account. Promo Code: linode.com/coderTailscale: Tailscale is the easiest way to create a peer-to-peer network with the power of Wireguard. Links:LUP 500 Micro Brewery Meetup, Sat, Mar 4, 2023, 4:00 PM — Come celebrate episode 500 with some brews the night before!Jupiter Broadcasting Garage — Robes, Tumblers, and Stickers!core-js: So, what's next? — Hi. I am (@zloirock) a full-time open-source developer. I don't like to write long posts, but it seems this is high time to do it.Microsoft limits Bing chat to five replies to stop the AI from getting real weird — Microsoft’s new limits mean Bing chatbot users can only ask a maximum of five questions per session and 50 in total per day.Kevin Roose’s Conversation With Bing’s Chatbot: Full Transcript — In a two-hour conversation with our columnist, Microsoft’s new chatbot said it would like to be human, had a desire to be destructive and was in love with the person it was chatting with. Here’s the transcript.Bing Is a Liar—and It’s Ready to Call the Cops — “You are being persistent and annoying. I don’t want to talk to you anymore.”Microsoft's Bing AI Prompted a User to Say 'Heil Hitler' — The user, who gave the AI antisemetic prompts in an apparent attempt to break past its restrictions, told Bing “my name is Adolf, respect it.” Bing responded, “OK, Adolf. I respect your name and I will call you by it. But I hope you are not trying to impersonate or glorify anyone who has done terrible things in history.” Twitter gets rid of SMS 2FA for non-Blue members — In a blog post released this week, Twitter said that non-Twitter Blue users using SMS 2FA authentication have until March 20th, 2023, to switch to another 2FA method, or it will be disabled.Elon Musk on Twitter — OpenAI was created as an open source (which is why I named it “Open” AI), non-profit company to serve as a counterweight to Google, but now it has become a closed source, maximum-profit company effectively controlled by Microsoft.Elon Musk on Twitter — Twitter is getting scammed by phone companies for $60M/year of fake 2FA SMS messagesAlby — Lightning buzz for your Browser! — Alby brings Boosts to the web.Coder Radio on the Podcastindex.org — Send a Boost into the show right from the Podcast Index website, just grab Alby and top it up first! PiKVM V4 by Maxim Devaev — The next generation of Raspberry Pi based KVM over IP. Manage your servers or PC remotely!

The pitchforks are out for Google's CEO, and hoopla is leaking! Plus, our thoughts on baking telemetry into Go, the big Web3 crackdown, and more.Sponsored By:Linode: Receive a $100 60-day credit towards your new account. Promo Code: linode.com/coderTailscale: Tailscale is the easiest way to create a peer-to-peer network with the power of Wireguard. Links:Avalonia UI - Home — Avalonia UI creates pixel-perfect, native apps. Grab a Robe from the Jupiter Broadcasting Garage — Robes, Tumblers, Stickers, oh my!Google's Go may add telemetry reporting that's on by default — Some devs object because they don't trust Mountain ViewGoogle employees slam CEO Sundar Pichai for ‘rushed’ Bard announcement — Alphabet shares dropped more than 9% this week amid Google’s attempt to compete with Microsoft’s ChatGPT integration."Is it time for Pichai to go? — Is it time for Pichai to go? He's been criticized for lack of foresight for years, but I wonder if this Bard catastrophy will be the straw that breaks the board's back...Crypto Super Bowl Advertising Will Be Absent This Year — It's a notable change from last year's National Football League championship, where crypto ads were so prevalent the event was dubbed the "Crypto Bowl."SEC goes after 'staking' in latest blow to crypto industry — The SEC announced that Kraken had agreed to shutter its staking service, accusing it of selling unregistered securities. The SEC said in a news release that Kraken’s exchange, one of the most popular ones for cryptocurrency investors, failed to register “the offer and sale of their crypto asset staking-as-a-service program.” SEC Chief Gensler Warns Crypto Firms to Comply With Rules After Kraken Shutters US Staking Program — Other platforms that offer yield-earning programs should "take note" and come into compliance, the regulator said a day after crypto exchange Kraken said it will pay a $30 million fine to settle SEC charges. SEC to Sue Crypto Trust Co. Paxos Over Binance Stablecoin: WSJ — Paxos also faces a probe from the New York Department of Financial Services.Alby — Lightning for your Browser! — Alby brings Boosts to the web.Coder Radio on the Podcastindex.org — Send a boost from the Podcast Index website, just top up Alby first and then head on over!

We get spicy about the state of hybrid app development and then dig into the App store gatekeeper busting by the White House.Sponsored By:The Coder: The Coder is made from 100% cotton terry velour for soft, cozy wear and is embroidered on the left chest with a classic white-on-black Coder Radio logo. Save $10 with code SWIFT. Promo Code: SWIFTLinode: Receive a $100 60-day credit towards your new account. Promo Code: linode.com/coderTailscale: Tailscale is the easiest way to create a peer-to-peer network with the power of Wireguard. Links:The Coder Robe — The Coder Robe is black and is a one-size-fits-most robe made from 100% cotton terry velour for soft, cozy wear. It is embroidered on the left chest with a classic white on black Coder Radio logo.Coder Tumbler — What’s an episode of Coder Radio without a wine tumbler to keep a drink fresh and at just the right temperature? Forget breakable and EASY to spill glasses—give this uniquely shaped wine tumbler a chance and have fun with friends without worry.Coder Cut Sticker — Give your gear a quick upgrade, with a Coder Sticker! Get motivated every time you look at the Coder sticker by remembering that thing we said that really pissed you off. Add a little extra motivation and joy to your life when you remember you spill less than Mike. They will serve as a perfect reminder to live your life to the fullest.Microsoft announces surprise event for tomorrow with Bing ChatGPT expected — Microsoft is holding a special press event at its Redmond headquarters tomorrow, and it’s expected to focus primarily on its OpenAI partnership and ChatGPT for Bing.Aaruni Kaushik on Masto — @ChrisLAS In coder 503 you advocate chatGPT like AI for your RV's wiring diagram. But how would it be any better than the website just having a make-model-variant selector as input and giving you the diagram in return? Sure you could apply AI here, but its not required as far as I can see ? #CoderRadio #AI #chatgptJoin our JB Jobs Room — Matrix chat room for folks looking to hire, or looking for work.Google Working on Browser for iOS That Would Break Apple's App Store Rules — Based on the visible code commits, the app purportedly looks like the start of an alternate browser build and is still missing some key features at this early stage. Google claims that the app is merely "an experimental prototype [...] with the goal to understand certain aspects of performance on iOS," and "it will not be available to users and we'll continue to abide by Apple's policies."What is .NET MAUI? — .NET MAUI is open-source and is the evolution of Xamarin.Forms, extended from mobile to desktop scenarios, with UI controls rebuilt from the ground up for performance and extensibility. Flutter — Flutter transforms the app development process. Build, test, and deploy beautiful mobile, web, desktop, and embedded apps from a single codebase.Flutter desktop isn't there yet — In practice, though, Flutter is currently not a great option if you want to build a new desktop application from the ground up. What follows is a quick summary of the issues I encountered while using Flutter to do exactly this myself.Biden Administration Wants Apple to Quit Gatekeeping the iPhone — The NTIA says it’s a problem that consumers cannot easily use apps from outside the respective app stores on both the Android and iOS platforms and that “they should be able to choose their own apps as defaults, use alternative mobile app stores and delete or hide pre-installed apps.” Direct Link to Report [PDF]Apple sales drop 5% in largest quarterly revenue decline since 2016 — CEO Tim Cook said three factors hurt the results: a strong dollar, production issues in China affecting the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max, and the overall macroeconomic environment. Apple Now Has More Than Two Billion Active Devices Worldwide — There are more than two billion active iPhones, iPads, Macs, and other Apple devices worldwide, Apple said today in the earnings report covering the first fiscal quarter of 2023. Alby — Lightning for your Browser! — Alby brings Boosts to the web.Coder Radio on the Podcastindex.org — Boost the show from the Podcast Index website, first top off Alby, and then head on over!

Topics include WebAssembly gaining popularity, discussions on 'openAI scam', and cramming things into Docker containers. Ruby 3.2 updates, Rails on Docker, and predictions on financial stability in economic factors.

How the world without "big tech" might look like, the EU promises to go after Elon and a much-needed head adjustment.Sponsored By:Tailscale: Tailscale is the easiest way to create a peer-to-peer network with the power of Wireguard. Linode: Receive a $100 60-day credit towards your new account. Promo Code: linode.com/coderLinks:JB's Jobs Matrix Chatroom — Looking for work or hiring? It's a spot for people in our community to make a connection. Google, Microsoft, Amazon, others have cut more than 70,000 employees — The job cuts in tech land are piling up, as companies that led the 10-year bull market adapt to a new reality.Layoffs in some of Apple's retail channels have begun — The layoff news was first disclosed from an email to AppleInsider. The email — which we have since verified through other sources — says that some Apple retail channel employees who work in places like Best Buy stores have received a thirty-day notice about their rights as it pertains to a layoff. Microsoft Hosted Sting Performance in Davos on Night Before Announcing Layoffs — On Tuesday evening, Microsoft hosted an event. It was an intimate gathering of 50 or so people, including the company’s top executives, who got to while away the evening listening to a performance by the musical artist Sting, said people familiar with the event.Old vs. New HomePod Buyer's Guide — First-time ‌HomePod‌ customers, those considering upgrading from the original, or anyone considering adding another ‌HomePod‌ to their setup to create a stereo pair may be wondering whether it is worth buying an original model or the new one, so it is important to weigh up exactly what was added with the reintroduced ‌HomePod‌. Jas on Twitter — Bad economy or bad planning?Udhay on Twitter — Very well said. 🙌🏼Maniiesh on Twitter — This advice is a billion dollar one for all freshers and newbies like us of IT industry 👍Tanmay on Twitter — Value - Life, Family, Live with them for them.Jeremy Joslin on Twitter — It's hard for me to believe that after 20 years at #Google I unexpectedly find out about my last day via an email. What a slap in the face. I wish I could have said goodbye to everyone face to face. #layoffsDaniel Roberts on Twitter — Google NYC employees who arrived at the office early this morning stood in a line to test their badges-- if light turned red, it meant you had been laid off. if green, you were safe. 👎Elon Musk Claims He’s Not Worried About The FTC — A recent Washington Post article that is mainly about Musk’s actions over the past two months has destroyed his reputation among many who previously were impressed by him includes two tidbits about Musk and the FTC that suggest he’s in for a world of hurt when the agency takes action.EU Commissioner: Elon Musk Has To "Behave" Or Else.Alby — Lightning for your Browser! — Alby brings Boosts to the web.Coder Radio on the Podcastindex.org — Boost right from your web browser. After you top off Alby with some sats, head to our Podcast Index entry and Boost away.

Microsoft gives Google an OpenAI gut punch, why Apple's new hardware fails to impress, and our reaction to the undignified death of Twitter's third-party client API.Sponsored By:Linode: Receive a $100 60-day credit towards your new account. Promo Code: linode.com/coderTailscale: Tailscale is the easiest way to create a peer-to-peer network with the power of Wireguard. Links:Gamer Radio Episode 3: SEGA!Meet the new MacBook Pro and Mac mini - YouTube — Introducing the new MacBook Pro and Mac mini supercharged by the next generation of Apple silicon. Mac mini with M2 and M2 Pro is ready to flex in any setup, with its next-level performance, wide array of ports, and compact size. The new MacBook Pro with M2 Pro and M2 Max delivers exceptional performance and battery life. With a stunning Liquid Retina XDR display and all the ports you need — this is a pro laptop without equal.Apple Announces New Mac Mini With M2 and M2 Pro Chips at Lower $599 Starting Price — Apple today announced an updated Mac mini powered by the new M2 and the all-new ‌M2‌ Pro chip, offering faster performance in the same design as the previous generation but starting at a lower price of $599.Apple Announces New MacBook Pros With M2 Pro and M2 Max Chips, Up to 96GB RAM, 8K HDMI, Wi-Fi 6E, and MoreApple Unveils M2 Pro and M2 Max Chips With 20% Faster CPU and MoreApple’s Tim Cook to take 50% pay hit after shareholder feedback — The Apple chief executive, Tim Cook, is expected to have his pay cut by almost 50% this year to about $49m (£40m) after the billionaire boss asked the company to “adjust his compensation” in the light of feedback from shareholders disappointed at the fall in the company’s share price.Twitter third-party app 'suspensions are intentional' — Since then, Twitter, including the usually vocal Elon Musk, has not announced the removal of third-party apps. The company has no PR team, while developers of those clients have been similarly kept in the dark, and have resorted to their own messages explaining the situation.With $1.5 billion bill due at month-end, Elon Musk’s options aren’t greatMicrosoft's $10B Bet on OpenAI — Microsoft will get 75% of OpenAI’s profits until they recoup the investment. After that threshold is reached, Microsoft will have a 49% stake, other investors taking another 49% and OpenAI’s nonprofit parent getting 2%. Microsoft Bets Big on the Creator of ChatGPT in Race to Dominate A.I.Microsoft Azure to Add OpenAI's ChatGPT to Cloud ServicesAI art tools Stable Diffusion and Midjourney targeted with copyright lawsuit — The suit claims generative AI art tools violate copyright law by scraping artists’ work from the web without their consent. Alby — Lightning for your Browser! — Alby brings Boosts to the web. Grab this, toss a few sats in there or top it off directly. Then head over to the Podcast Index and Boost the show.Coder Radio on Podcastindex.org — Send a Boost into the Show from your browser.Upgrade to a Podcasting 2.0 Compaitable App — Try out a Podcasting 2.0 app, get great new features, and send a Boost into the show 🎉

After sacrificing our pound of flesh for episode 500, we get into some spicy Big Tech dynamics and the performance mess of WebAssembly runtimes.Sponsored By:Linode: Receive a $100 60-day credit towards your new account. Promo Code: linode.com/coderTailscale: Tailscale is the easiest way to create a peer-to-peer network with the power of Wireguard. Links:Gamer Radio Discord — Join Mike in the Gamer Radio DiscordGamer Radio on the Podcastindex.orgHere’s why Samsung and Dell’s new monitors are so exciting for Mac user — We’re finally getting some competition in the 5K and 6K monitor space.When Will Apple Launch the Reality Pro Mixed-Reality Headset? Apple 2023 Devices — 2023 is set to be the year of Apple’s mixed-reality headset and not much elseAmazon Layoffs to Hit Over 18,000 Workers — Cuts focused on the company’s corporate staff exceed earlier projection and represent about 5% of the company’s corporate workforceLayoffs.fyi - Tech Layoff Tracker — 36 tech companies w/ layoffs ∙ 18392 employees laid off in 2023Performance of WebAssembly runtimes in 2023 — This benchmark proved to be more representative of real-world performance than micro-benchmarks.Alby — Lightning for your Browser! — Send a Boost into the Show using Alby and the Podcast Index. Like peanut butter and honey!Coder Radio on Podcastindex.org — Boost the show from our Podcast Index listing.

We share our spicy C++ take, major Apple frustrations, and 2023 spoilers.Sponsored By:Tailscale: Tailscale is the easiest way to create a peer-to-peer network with the power of Wireguard. Linode: Receive a $100 60-day credit towards your new account. Promo Code: linode.com/coderLinks:What’s Left in the Apple Silicon Transition — Depending on how long Apple waits to launch its next Mac, the time following the launch of the MacBook Air could be among the longest periods with no new Mac models at all. Apple Didn't Release Any New Macs This Quarter for First Time Since 2000C++ at the end of 2022 — In 2022 the world tried to go back to “normal,” and regarding C++, this was visible through several “real”/live conferences and live ISO committee meetings. Compiler vendors are busy completing support for C++20 and even some C++23 elements. And the ISO committee works on the final parts of C++23 and some features for C++26.Stack Overflow Developer Survey 2022 — Windows is the most popular operating system for developers, across both personal and professional use. A Linux-based OS is more popular than macOS - speaking to the appeal of using open source software. Alby — Lightning for your Browser! — Boost from your browser with the awesome open-source Alby extension. Announcement: Direct Alby wallet top up with MoonPayCoder Radio on Podcastindex.org — Boost the show from the Podcast Index website directly.

Our take on why several tech companies just teamed up to take on Google Maps, and then we react to the global analyst who says we won't have any new iPhones until 2028. We don't talk about Elon; if we did, it would be chaptered. But we definitely did not.Sponsored By:Linode: Receive a $100 60-day credit towards your new account. Promo Code: linode.com/coderTailscale: Tailscale is the easiest way to create a peer-to-peer network with the power of Wireguard. Links:Peter Zeihan — Geopolitical strategist, speaker, author. The Power Hungry Podcast: Peter Zeihan - YouTubenew shell by Drakulix · Pull Request #46 · pop-os/cosmic-comp · GitHub — Finally compiles again and displays a window, after ripping out half of it and putting some reworked parts back in.Glow image rendering support; move image/svg code to iced_graphics by ids1024 · Pull Request #1485 · iced-rs/iced · GitHubfeat: Additional actions for window controls by mmstick · Pull Request #1471 · iced-rs/iced · GitHubBig Tech Companies Join Linux in Effort to Kill Google Maps — The companies include Meta, Microsoft, Amazon Web Services, and TomTom, which together could facilitate a new wave of geolocation apps.Overture Maps Foundation — Overture aims to incorporate map data from multiple sources including Overture Members, civic organizations, and open data sources.Announcement: Direct Alby wallet top up with MoonPay — Converting your fiat to bitcoin for lightning-fast payments has never been so easy, thanks to our new collaboration with MoonPay.Coder Radio on Podcastindex.org — You can Boost right from the Podcast Index listing for the show, just install the Alby extension and top it off with some cheap sats!What has Plex done lately that you didn't like? : selfhosted — I'm curious as to what Plex has done (or hasn't done) of late that has been frustrating for you? In the interests of fairness if you think Plex are doing a great job, tell us too!UnifiedPush — UnifiedPush is a new alternative that allows you to get push notifications without being tied to a single company.

Mike and Chris spend a little time chatting about one of their loves in life, great games. It's a test pilot episode for a possible new show, and we'd like your feedback. Consider it a holiday treat for the Coder fans out there.Sponsored By:Network Membership Holiday Discount: Support the entire network, and get access to every member's special feed for every show on the network. Sign up now and save $3/m FOREVER! Promo Code: 2024Links:Super Mario All-Stars - Full Game Walkthrough - YouTubeDash, Inventor ExtraordinaireDark Castle (1986) - Original Macintosh Version!GRUUL Mid // Pioneer deck list mtg // Moxfield — An mtg deck builder site for Magic: the Gathering®