Why arXiv's Independence From Cornell Matters for Open Science in the AI Era
arXiv will leave Cornell on July 1, 2026 to become an independent nonprofit. The move says a lot about the cost of keeping fast, open research infrastructure alive.
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What cmux Adds to the macOS Terminal Stack
cmux is a Ghostty-based macOS terminal built for parallel coding-agent work. Here is what it adds and why some developers are paying attention to it.
Is Open Source Still Worth It in 2026?
Open source is still vital, but AI-assisted noise, weak maintainer funding, and tighter control over key developer tools are changing how the system works.