Chrome 146 introduces three notable features for web developers. Scroll-triggered animations enable declarative CSS-based control of animations based on scroll position, replacing common JavaScript-based scroll detection patterns. Scoped custom element registries allow multiple custom element definitions for the same tag name within a page, preventing naming conflicts when using libraries from multiple sources. The Sanitizer API provides a built-in way to strip script-executing content from user-supplied HTML, making it easier to build XSS-free web apps — this updated version is also available in Firefox.

G# is a new open-source, Go-inspired programming language that compiles to .NET, targeting systems programming and mobile applications while interoperating with existing .NET libraries and NuGet packages. It supports .NET 8 through 10 (10 preferred), offers a VS Code extension with language server support, and blends .NET-style async/await with Go-like fire-and-forget concurrency and channels via an optional extensions package. The language uses packages, funcs, structs and classes, and features like if let and for in for concise null checks and iteration. Beyond general development, it's positioned as an educational language and a lightweight candidate for WebAssembly and Hyperlight microVM scenarios, useful for developers moving from Swift or Kotlin into the .NET ecosystem.

BYD executive Stella Li claims the company will have a solid-state battery model next year, the earliest date any automaker has cited, though no model, sales plan, or confirmation was given. Toyota targets 2027-2028, Honda and Mercedes around 2030, and LG Energy Solution estimates roughly a decade away for cars. Mercedes and VW's PowerCo are partnered with US-based Factorial Energy, while Taiwan's ProLogium is building a plant in Dunkirk, France. CarNewsChina speculates, via unconfirmed sources, that BYD's car will be a Yangwang flagship rivaling Rolls-Royce. Hyundai's research chief doubts the raw material cost problem will be solved within five years.

(Light, Dark, System). The core argument is that users only seek out theme toggles when something is wrong — not to preemptively express intent — making the 'System' state irrelevant at the moment of interaction. Tri-state toggles expose the underlying data model rather than aligning with actual user goals, adding cognitive load and UI friction for an extremely rare use case. A well-implemented two-state toggle can still represent all three underlying states: the first click overrides to the opposite of the current resolved value, and the second click removes the override and returns to system default. Common mistakes include storing a value that matches the system preference (silently pinning the theme) or removing overrides when the OS preference changes. Exceptions where tri-state controls are appropriate include dedicated settings panels and sites that implement meaningfully different color schemes depending on the OS setting.

Claude Enterprise is now available for self-serve purchase with a seat-plus-usage pricing model. The offering provides organization-wide access to Claude, Claude Code, and Cowork with enterprise security features including SSO, SCIM provisioning, audit logs, custom data retention policies, and usage analytics. It integrates with Microsoft 365, Slack, Excel, and PowerPoint through connectors and built-in chat sidebars. Organizations use it across sales, engineering, marketing, product, and finance teams to accelerate workflows and handle complex tasks with large codebases and document sets.

Brad Frost visits his daughter's after-school coding club to share his passion for web development. He demos browser DevTools tricks on Minecraft's website, shows his daughter's vibe-coded game, and builds a live interactive webpage using JSON data collected from the kids in real time. The post reflects on the joy of sharing the magic of coding with children, free from professional jargon and business concerns.

Pele is a lightweight open source library that renders Mermaid diagrams to SVG, themed with CSS variables. It has zero dependencies and is 6 times smaller and up to 500 times faster than Mermaid.js. Gzip bundle size is 230 kB versus 1.6 MB for Mermaid.js, and render time is 0.05 to 0.3 ms versus 6 to 82 ms. It supports every diagram type built into Mermaid 12.1.0 and is developed for Obsidian.

This is a fan-made StarCraft game. It's free to play on web and mobile. You command Terran and Protoss forces to hold the bridge and see how deep the swarm goes. The first run is a warm-up before Endless. A Wild West season is a 3-day board, then the real season begins.

Google DeepMind announced Genie 4, a new world model for real-time interactive simulation. It is natively multimodal, generating audio, ambient sound, and interactive dialogue alongside the simulated world. Gemini Omni anchors visual realism while Gemini 3.8 Flash acts as a guiding agent, observing frames and adapting plans in real-time. DeepMind is also experimenting with Gemini 4 Argon and Genie 4 alongside Gemini Robotics. The model is rolling out as a research preview to trusted testers first, ahead of availability to Google AI Ultra subscribers in Project Genie and early access Gemini API partners. All generated video and audio carries SynthID watermarking, and DeepMind notes visual drift and object permanence issues still occur in longer sessions