Internet & Web
Node.js Streams with TypeScript — SitePoint
Node.js is renowned for its ability to handle I/O operations efficiently, and at the heart of this capability lies the concept of streams. Streams allow you to process data piece by piece, rather than loading everything into memory at once—perfect for handling large files, network requests, or real-time data. When you pair streams with TypeScript’s…
Make Every Day Count (May 2025 Wallpapers Edition) — Smashing Magazine
The new month is just around the corner, and that means: It’s time for some new desktop wallpapers! All of them are designed with love by the community for the community and can be downloaded for free. Enjoy! Sometimes, it doesn’t take a lot to get inspired. A short bike ride to soak in the…
Google On Diluting SEO Impact Through Anchor Text Overuse
Google’s John Mueller answered a question about internal site navigation where an SEO was concerned about diluting the ability to rank for a keyword phrase by using the same anchor text in four sitewide sections across an entire website. Link In Four Navigational Areas The person asking the question had a client that had four…
Generative AI is not replacing jobs or hurting wages at all
Instead of depressing wages or taking jobs, generative AI chatbots like ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini have had almost no wage or labor impact so far – a finding that calls into question the huge capital expenditures required to create and run AI models. In a working paper released earlier this month, economists Anders Humlum and…
Neurotech companies are selling your brain data, senators warn
Three Democratic senators are sounding the alarm over brain-computer interface (BCI) technologies’ ability to collect — and potentially sell — our neural data. In a letter to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Sens. Chuck Schumer (D-NY), Maria Cantwell (D-IN), and Ed Markey (D-MA) called for an investigation into neurotechnology companies’ handling of user data, and…
Google Pixel 9a review: This is the budget smartphone to beat in 2025
For years, Google’s Pixel A-series line has been one of the best deals in smartphone-land. As long as you can tolerate (or hell, even prefer) Android to iOS, these are generally the best phones that can be had for $500. That hasn’t changed with the new Pixel 9a, but the market landscape has…somewhat. Apple recently…
Ads vs. Paywalls: The Ongoing Tug-of-War for Website Money
Let’s face it: the internet is a chaotic place. You can find everything from cat videos to thought-provoking think pieces—sometimes all in one place. The one thing that’s pretty universal, though? Websites need to make money to keep running. Whether it’s to pay writers, support servers, or just keep the lights on, monetization is a…
The Lost CSS Tricks of Cohost.org | CSS-Tricks
You would be forgiven if you’ve never heard of Cohost.org. The bespoke, Tumblr-like social media website came and went in a flash. Going public in June 2022 with invite-only registrations, Cohost’s peach and maroon landing page promised that it would be “posting, but better.” Just over two years later, in September 2024, the site announced its…
Top 21 Developer Newsletters to Subscribe To in 2025 — SitePoint
Newsletters keep you informed about the latest trends in the tech world. They cover various topics, including AI, backend and frontend development, specific programming languages, and more. You can select your favorite subjects and get reliable, expert-curated info. This saves you time and effort when searching for updates. In this article, I’ve put together a…
Boosting Up Your Creativity Without Endless Reference Scrolling — Smashing Magazine
Product design requires a balance between logic and creativity. This balance results in products that not only meet technical and user requirements but also deliver a captivating user experience. While it is clear that creativity is driven by both the left and right hemispheres, an important question remains: how can we boost creativity while keeping…