Edition for July 21, 2026

AI coding agents have transformed development workflows, but reliance on laptops can disrupt sessions. The solution is to use a VPS with a streamlined setup. This article introduces a one-command installation for a fresh Ubuntu server that provisions essential tools and an AI layer, enhancing productivity and enabling 24/7 development without interruptions.

• •AI coding agents improve development efficiency.
• •Laptops can disrupt long-running coding sessions.
• •Using a VPS allows for persistent sessions.

Juan Soto, an executive at Nuvei, states that AI is becoming the new preferred interface for consumers. The company recently participated in a Visa agent payment test, highlighting the evolution of business interactions and the importance of AI beyond its generative use.

• •Juan Soto from Nuvei discusses the evolution of AI as a consumer interface.
• •Nuvei participated in a Visa agent payment test.
• •AI is expanding beyond content generation.

Bradesco, C6, Nuvei, Matera, and Zup are implementing generative AI and AI agents in their backoffice operations. These innovations aim to optimize processes, reduce costs, and enhance operational efficiency, reflecting a growing trend among Brazilian banks to adopt advanced technologies to improve their services.

• •Brazilian banks are adopting generative AI in their operations.
• •Bradesco, C6, Nuvei, Matera, and Zup are leading this change.
• •The technology aims to optimize processes and reduce operational costs.

British startup CuspAI, supported by Jeff Bezos, is leveraging artificial intelligence to speed up the discovery of new materials for semiconductor manufacturing. The company aims to drastically shorten a process that traditionally takes years by using AI models to identify compounds with specific properties.

• •CuspAI is a British startup backed by Jeff Bezos.
• •The company develops AI to discover new materials for chips.
• •The discovery process can be shortened from years to months.

Alphabet is developing a new generation of artificial intelligence chips with architecture dedicated to the Gemini model, aiming to reduce processing costs and reliance on general-purpose accelerators. This initiative could transform the company's operational efficiency and competitiveness in the AI market.

• •Alphabet is developing AI chips for the Gemini model.
• •The goal is to reduce processing costs.
• •Chips will have dedicated architecture for greater efficiency.

Semiconductor manufacturers are under pressure to justify high market expectations during the second-quarter earnings season. Despite projections for significant profit growth driven by demand for artificial intelligence infrastructure, investors are demanding even more robust results and outlooks.

• •Chip manufacturers are expected to drive nearly half of S&P 500 growth.
• •Market expectations are high for the second quarter.
• •Demand for AI infrastructure is boosting profits.

Global investments in artificial intelligence are expected to continue advancing despite a potential recession. According to the 'Global AI Pulse 2026' survey conducted by KPMG, 74% of leaders state that the technology will remain a strategic priority in an economic downturn.

• •74% of leaders see AI as a priority during recession.
• •64% of organizations have already achieved significant results.
• •The survey was conducted by KPMG.

Stripe Projects è un plugin della Stripe CLI che semplifica il provisioning di servizi cloud, permettendo di costruire e deployare web app in meno di un'ora. Consente di gestire configurazioni e variabili d'ambiente in modo coerente, centralizzando la gestione e facilitando la collaborazione con agenti di coding.

• •Stripe Projects accelera il processo di deploy di web app.
• •Gestione centralizzata di hosting, database e autenticazione.
• •Consente sincronizzazione di variabili d'ambiente tra locale e cloud.

This article discusses the evolution of a production-ready algorithmic trading platform, focusing on the importance of analytics in trading strategies. It highlights the limitations of trading systems that only execute trades without analyzing profitability post-execution, emphasizing the need for a robust analytics engine to track performance over time.

• •The article is part 5 of an 18-part series on algorithmic trading.
• •It addresses the importance of analytics in evaluating trading strategies.
• •The platform evolved from basic trade execution to risk management.

Negli ultimi anni, la velocità di sviluppo è diventata cruciale per le squadre frontend/full-stack. L'approccio suggerito combina Vercel per velocità e AWS per scalabilità, evitando il caos nel codice. Prototipazione rapida e un approccio spec-first sono fondamentali per trasformare idee in prodotti robusti, mantenendo la qualità e riducendo i costi di modifica.

• •La velocità di sviluppo è ora una priorità per le squadre di sviluppo.
• •Vercel e AWS possono essere combinati per massimizzare velocità e scalabilità.
• •L'approccio spec-first aiuta a mantenere la qualità del codice.

This article discusses the behavior of class copying in Swift, highlighting that copying a class instance does not create an independent copy. Instead, changes to one instance affect the other, which can be counterintuitive for developers. The author uses a ninja character example to illustrate this concept, emphasizing the importance of understanding reference types in Swift.

• •Copying a class in Swift shares the same reference.
• •Changes to one instance affect all references to that instance.
• •The article uses a ninja character example for clarity.

Learn how an AI coding agent caused a 13-hour outage and how Docker Sandboxes help reduce risk with scoped identities and isolated execution.

• •AI coding agents can introduce significant risks.
• •A recent incident led to a 13-hour production outage.
• •Docker Sandboxes provide a solution with scoped identities.

This tutorial illustrates how to implement zero-reload web forms using the Fetch API and async/await syntax. It addresses the drawbacks of traditional synchronous form submissions, which can lead to poor user experience and performance issues. The provided JavaScript code enhances responsiveness by preventing full-page reloads and managing UI feedback effectively during form submissions.

• •Modern web apps require responsive, non-blocking user experiences.
• •The tutorial provides a production-grade implementation for form submissions.
• •It uses the Fetch API and async/await syntax for better performance.

The article discusses the transition from manual evaluations of LLMs to automated pipelines that catch hallucinations before deployment. It highlights the need for domain-specific metrics, speed in evaluation, and CI/CD integration to ensure quality in production environments.

• •Manual evaluation led to hallucinations in production.
• •Automated evaluation can catch 92% of errors before deployment.
• •Production evaluation requires domain-specific criteria.

Cloudflare Internal DNS provides authoritative and recursive DNS services for private networks, integrating them with Cloudflare's global network and control plane. This service enhances security and management for organizations utilizing Cloudflare's Zero Trust and public DNS solutions.

• •Cloudflare Internal DNS is now generally available.
• •It offers authoritative and recursive DNS for private networks.
• •The service integrates with Cloudflare's global network.

In this post, we share how Alight Solutions migrated from self-managed Elasticsearch to Amazon OpenSearch Service. The migration achieved a 55% cost reduction, alleviated approximately 2,000 hours per year of operational overhead, and gave Alight access to advanced observability features they could not prioritize before.

• •Alight Solutions migrated to Amazon OpenSearch Service.
• •The migration resulted in a 55% cost reduction.
• •Operational overhead was reduced by about 2,000 hours annually.

In this post, we show you how to use Amazon SageMaker Unified Studio to implement cross-account data sharing in Amazon Redshift using data mesh principles. We demonstrate how to build a scalable data mesh architecture that supports secure, auditable data sharing across AWS accounts while reducing operational burden.

• •Learn to implement cross-account data sharing in Amazon Redshift.
• •Utilize Amazon SageMaker Unified Studio for data mesh architecture.
• •Enhance security and auditability in data sharing processes.

Last week, my team visited Seoul to meet AWS Korea User Group (AWSKRUG) leaders. AWSKRUG is the largest cloud developer community in Korea, with 20 meetup groups organized by topic and area that collectively host over 100 events each year, primarily in Seoul. My team regularly visits countries across the Asia-Pacific region, listens to feedback.

• •AWSKRUG is the largest cloud developer community in Korea.
• •The community hosts over 100 events each year.
• •Meetups are organized by topic and area.

A disponibilidade de serviços em nuvem é crucial para a reputação e resultados financeiros das empresas. O Cloud Run agora facilita a implementação de serviços multi-região com uma abordagem de comando único, permitindo a detecção de interrupções e a recuperação automática em segundos, através de novas funcionalidades como sondas de prontidão e agregação de saúde do serviço.

• •A disponibilidade em nuvem é vital para serviços críticos.
• •Cloud Run simplifica a configuração de serviços multi-região.
• •Novas sondas de prontidão monitoram a saúde das instâncias.

Volkswagen Trucks and Buses has modernized its People & Culture area by consolidating cloud solutions from SAP, decommissioning over ten legacy systems. By utilizing SAP SuccessFactors, the company integrated processes, reduced manual activities, and enhanced its data analysis capabilities.

• •Volkswagen Trucks and Buses modernizes HR with SAP.
• •Decommissioned over ten legacy systems.
• •Process integration and reduction of manual activities.

This open-source AirDrop alternative removed the unnecessary steps from my daily file transfer workflow. It works seamlessly across Windows, Mac, Android, iOS, and Linux, making it a versatile tool for users looking to simplify file sharing across different platforms.

• •Open-source app simplifies file transfers.
• •Compatible with Windows, Mac, Android, iOS, and Linux.
• •Eliminates unnecessary steps in the transfer process.

Microsoft has confirmed the existence of a persistent Global Device Identifier (GDID) in Windows that cannot be turned off. This identifier, revealed through a federal criminal case, allows Microsoft to track devices across updates, raising significant privacy concerns as it was used to trace a hacker's activities despite their use of VPNs and proxies.

• •Microsoft admits to a persistent tracking ID in Windows called GDID.
• •GDID survives Windows updates and cannot be disabled by users.
• •The identifier was crucial in tracing a hacker's activities to Microsoft services.

Logging personally identifiable information (PII) can lead to significant compliance issues and costs. This article discusses the hidden expenses associated with PII in logs, emphasizing the importance of proper data handling and the potential legal ramifications of breaches under privacy regulations like GDPR and CCPA.

• •Logging PII can create compliance exposure and breach response costs.
• •Each log entry containing PII increases the risk of data breaches.
• •Privacy regulations require lawful basis and safeguards for PII processing.

Last week, Searchlight Cyber revealed a vulnerability named 'wp2shell', now assigned CVE-2026-63030. This SQL injection vulnerability in WordPress Core allows unauthenticated remote code execution and has already begun to be exploited shortly after its announcement.

• •CVE-2026-63030 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability.
• •It affects the WordPress Core, not just plugins.
• •The vulnerability allows unauthenticated remote code execution.

Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered approximately 7,600 malicious GitHub repositories, with over 800 masquerading as AI skills or Model Context Protocol servers to distribute SmartLoader malware. This ongoing campaign, dubbed FakeGit, employs copied projects, lookalike developer profiles, and convincing READMEs to deceive users.

• •Nearly 7,600 malicious GitHub repositories identified.
• •Over 800 repositories impersonate AI skills or MCP servers.
• •Malware family involved is known as SmartLoader.

Um novo malware chamado HollowGraph utiliza a funcionalidade de calendário em caixas de entrada do Microsoft 365 comprometidas como um canal de comando e controle para receber comandos dos atacantes e exfiltrar dados roubados.

• •HollowGraph se aproveita do Microsoft 365 para comunicação furtiva.
• •Usa o calendário como canal de comando e controle.
• •Facilita a exfiltração de dados sem ser detectado.

A malware operator exposed a server containing an AI-assisted phishing toolkit, which includes 1,048 files related to various phishing techniques. Rapid7 discovered the toolkit, which was actively targeting Windows users in Mexico through a fake government ID-lookup site using WebDAV to deliver an infostealer.

• •A server with an AI-assisted phishing toolkit was left exposed.
• •The toolkit contains over 1,000 files related to phishing techniques.
• •One campaign was targeting Windows users in Mexico.

Two critical security flaws in WordPress’ software have given hackers the chance to remotely take over tens of millions of websites, according to an estimate by a cybersecurity researcher.

• •WordPress has patched two critical security vulnerabilities.
• •Hackers are exploiting these flaws to take control of websites.
• •Tens of millions of sites are estimated to be at risk.

Getnet and Mastercard have announced a new payment method using Pix with biometric authentication, operating through the Open Finance system. The initial focus of the solution is to facilitate high-value purchases in digital channels, providing enhanced security and convenience for users.

• •Getnet and Mastercard launch Pix via biometric authentication.
• •Solution utilizes Open Finance for payments.
• •Initial focus on high-value purchases.

The Made O’ Meter is an application designed to provide consumers with clarity about supply chains, enabling them to make informed decisions aligned with their values. The tool aims to enhance transparency and accountability in purchasing.

• •The app helps consumers understand supply chains.
• •Facilitates purchasing decisions based on personal values.
• •Increases transparency and accountability of companies.

During the World Cup, WhatsApp reached a record of 29 million messages per second, as reported by Meta. This milestone was achieved during the match between Argentina and Egypt, highlighting the role of messaging platforms in large-scale events, while Instagram also saw a significant increase in player follower counts.

• •WhatsApp recorded 29 million messages per second.
• •The record was achieved during the Argentina vs. Egypt match.
• •Meta emphasizes the importance of communication in sporting events.

Adobe's Project Indigo introduces a new feature that utilizes AI to critique photos taken with its camera app, enhancing user experience by providing feedback on image quality and composition. Additionally, it offers the ability to remove backgrounds from images seamlessly.

• •Adobe's Project Indigo leverages AI for photo critiques.
• •New feature enhances user interaction with the camera app.
• •Background removal is now seamless and efficient.

A API Nearby Connections do Android passará por mudanças significativas, onde não ativará mais automaticamente os rádios Wi-Fi e Bluetooth para facilitar conexões. Os desenvolvedores precisarão gerenciar manualmente esses rádios e notificar os usuários para ativá-los, garantindo maior privacidade e transparência.

• •Mudanças na API Nearby Connections do Android.
• •Desativação da ativação automática de Wi-Fi e Bluetooth.
• •Desenvolvedores devem gerenciar rádios manualmente.

The Galaxy Watch Ultra 2, Samsung's new smartwatch, had promotional images leaked ahead of the Galaxy Unpacked event. The device will feature a body that is 12% thinner and an 800 mAh battery, surpassing the previous generation. Improvements in battery life and performance are expected, continuing the use of titanium and IP69K certification.

• •Images of the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 were leaked ahead of the launch.
• •The smartwatch will have a body that is 12% thinner and an 800 mAh battery.
• •Increased battery capacity compared to the previous model.

A common question among potential electric car buyers is what happens when the vehicle remains inactive for an extended period. Modern electric cars have systems that preserve battery charge, but manufacturers like BYD and Tesla recommend precautions to avoid unnecessary wear on the high-voltage battery and auxiliary battery during long periods of inactivity.

• •Modern electric cars have low-consumption modes when turned off.
• •The high-voltage battery has a low natural discharge rate.
• •Electronic systems maintain essential functions during inactivity.

Having categorized data is essential in reporting. Uncategorized data cannot be grouped and aggregated. This article discusses how to assign categories to uncategorized data based on specific rules, using a facility management project as a case study.

• •Categorized data is crucial for effective reporting.
• •Uncategorized data limits the ability to group and aggregate.
• •The article provides a solution for categorizing data in Power Query and DAX.

This article introduces the concept of backpropagation in neural networks, explaining how they learn through a step-by-step approach. It aims to build intuition for beginners in understanding the mechanics behind neural network training.

• •Introduces backpropagation in neural networks.
• •Explains the learning process step by step.
• •Aims to build intuition for beginners.

The article discusses the 'Cleanup Trap' in enterprise technology, where organizations mistakenly believe they can fix poor data quality by relying on generative AI models. It emphasizes that many AI initiatives fail not due to model limitations but because of unprepared data pipelines. To succeed, companies must prioritize data readiness and implement rigorous validation and anomaly detection processes before data reaches AI systems.

• •Many generative AI projects stall due to poor data quality.
• •The 'Cleanup Trap' misleads organizations into thinking they can fix data issues post-hoc.
• •AI models fail more often due to unprepared data pipelines than model limitations.

The article discusses the challenges companies face in building AI-native enterprise data platforms. It highlights the importance of integrating data agents, AI-powered quality assurance, and governance to create a practical AI architecture that can enhance business operations.

• •Many companies are adopting AI technologies.
• •Few understand how to create an AI-native data platform.
• •Data agents and AI governance are crucial components.

This article discusses adaptive PDF parsing techniques that allow enterprises to optimize document processing costs by utilizing lightweight parsers initially and only engaging more complex parsing when necessary. This approach can enhance efficiency and reduce unnecessary expenses in document intelligence workflows.

• •Adaptive PDF parsing optimizes document processing costs.
• •Start with lightweight parsers to save resources.
• •Engage heavier parsers only when needed.

This roundup highlights key resources for developers and data scientists, including the Registry Pattern in Python, real-world SQL projects for portfolio building, and YouTube channels focused on AI advancements. It also discusses structured language model generation, emphasizing the importance of modern programming practices.

• •Stop using if-else chains; consider the Registry Pattern in Python.
• •Explore 5 SQL projects to enhance your data portfolio.
• •Discover 10 YouTube channels that keep you updated on AI.

This article explores loop engineering without relying on LLMs, presenting a deterministic Python benchmark to assess whether a goal-directed controller can better isolate failures than a traditional linear pipeline. The findings suggest that failure isolation is a measurable aspect of control flow, independent of LLM reasoning, based on experiments conducted across 300 random seeds.

• •Loop engineering discussions often assume LLMs are central.
• •A deterministic Python benchmark was created for this study.
• •The goal-directed controller outperformed traditional pipelines.

Rheya Labs is innovating in the waste management sector by creating sewage backup batteries that provide emergency power. Their technology incorporates machine learning to predict failures before pollution happens, enhancing both efficiency and environmental protection.

• •Rheya Labs is a UK-based startup focused on sewage battery technology.
• •The batteries provide emergency power during sewage backups.
• •Machine learning is used to predict failures and prevent pollution.

Two former teenage drone racers have secured a $500 million contract with the US Army, defying expectations that they couldn't sell weapons to the Pentagon. Their startup, Neros, has already shipped tens of thousands of UAVs to Ukraine.

• •Neros, founded by drone racers, won a $500M Pentagon contract.
• •The startup has delivered tens of thousands of UAVs to Ukraine.
• •This deal challenges traditional perceptions of defense contracting.

Financial institution Nubank has acquired a license from Banco Porto Real de Investimentos to officially classify itself as a bank, thereby avoiding fines from the Central Bank. This acquisition meets a regulatory requirement and marks an important step in the fintech's consolidation within the Brazilian financial market.

• •Nubank acquired a license to classify itself as a bank.
• •The license belonged to Banco Porto Real de Investimentos.
• •The action avoids fines from the Central Bank.

The proposal for the mandatory contracting of natural gas thermal plants in Bill 5.017/2019 could increase renewable energy curtailment by 12% by 2032, resulting in an additional cost of R$ 500 million per year. This measure, approved by the Senate Infrastructure Committee, is viewed as a 'jabuti' that could hinder the renewable electric sector.

• •Proposal includes 2.5 GW of natural gas thermal plants.
• •12% increase in renewable energy curtailment expected by 2032.

On Monday, the 20th, Decrees No. 12,975 and No. 12,976 come into effect, expanding the responsibilities of major digital platforms operating in Brazil. Signed by President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on May 20, the regulations had a 60-day period to take effect and cover topics such as governance and risk management.

• •New decrees increase the responsibility of big techs in Brazil.
• •The regulations were signed by President Lula in May.
• •The decrees address governance and risk management.

Strategy, led by Michael Saylor, raised over $263.5 million through the sale of common shares, choosing to accumulate dollars instead of bitcoin. Between July 13 and July 19, 2,732,318 Class A shares were sold, according to an SEC report.

• •Strategy raised $263.5 million from share sales.
• •The decision to accumulate dollars instead of bitcoin was emphasized.
• •2,732,318 Class A shares were sold between July 13 and July 19.

Brazilian retail faces a new reality with high interest rates, marking not just a challenging phase but a transformation in the criteria that supported its growth. This shift necessitates a reevaluation of business strategies to tackle new economic challenges.

• •Brazilian retail operates under high interest rates.
• •The current situation goes beyond a temporary economic slowdown.
• •Changes in the sector's growth criteria are underway.

Nubank announced the acquisition of 100% of Banco Porto Real de Investimentos S.A. to obtain a banking license in Brazil. Despite being the largest digital financial institution in the country, Nubank currently lacks this license, which is crucial for its expansion and operations in the financial market.

• •Nubank acquires Banco Porto Real de Investimentos S.A.
• •Acquisition aims to secure a banking license in Brazil.
• •Nubank is the largest digital financial institution in the country.

The real estate fund TRXF11 is investing R$ 1.435 billion in the acquisition of a logistics complex in Guarulhos, featuring two warehouses leased to Mercado Livre. This move highlights the growing importance of logistics infrastructure for e-commerce in Brazil.

• •TRXF11 invests R$ 1.435 billion in logistics warehouses.
• •The complex is located in Guarulhos, SP.
• •Two warehouses are leased to Mercado Livre.

Stellantis has decided to leverage the technology and speed of Chinese automakers to respond to their own advances in the Brazilian market. The company aims to deepen global partnerships with Leapmotor and Dongfeng to expand its electrified vehicle portfolio and reduce development time.

• •Stellantis seeks partnerships with Chinese automakers.
• •The goal is to expand the electrified vehicle portfolio.
• •The strategy aims to reduce development time.

NeoSpace has developed Large Data Models (LDM), a new category of artificial intelligence for analyzing large volumes of corporate data. The solution aims to transform billions of records into real-time business recommendations and decisions, with expectations of generating over R$ 300 million in revenue by 2026.

• •NeoSpace launches LDM technology for data analysis.
• •The solution aims to transform large volumes of data into insights.
• •Startup projects revenue exceeding R$ 300 million by 2026.

AI infrastructure company Infinity announced Monday a $15 million raise at a $100 million valuation from investors including Touring Capital, Principal VC, and researchers from companies such as OpenAI and Anthropic.

• •Infinity raises $15 million in funding.
• •Valuation reaches $100 million.
• •Investors include Touring Capital and Principal VC.

For the first time since 2024, StrictlyVC is returning to New York City to celebrate the city's vibrant startup community. The event aims to provide access to the startup, VC, and dealmaking sectors, fostering connections and opportunities.

• •StrictlyVC is returning to NYC after a long hiatus.
• •The event focuses on the startup and VC community.
• •It aims to enhance networking and dealmaking opportunities.