Apple Releases iOS 26 Public Beta The wait is over for iPhone enthusiasts who want to get an early look at the next generation of iOS. Apple has officially released the first public beta of iOS 26, making it available to anyone enrolled in the Apple Beta Software Program. This release gives users a chance to test-drive the new features and provide feedback to Apple ahead of the official launch this fall. ...
A major shift is happening in software development. It’s called “vibe-coding,” a term from computer scientist Andrej Karpathy. It means you can describe an app idea in plain language, and an AI will build it for you. This isn’t just a cool new trend; it’s a response to the need for faster innovation and a shortage of developers. The market for AI coding tools is booming, expected to grow from $4.86 billion in 2023 to over $26 billion by 2030. This growth is all about making software development easier and faster for everyone. ...
Google has launched Opal, a new AI-powered app development tool, stepping into the booming “vibe-coding” market. Available through Google Labs in the U.S., Opal positions Google to compete with startups like Lovable and Cursor in a market expected to hit $26 billion by 2030. The AI code tools market is growing fast. “Vibe-coding,” a term from computer scientist Andrej Karpathy, lets users describe an app idea in plain language, and the AI builds it. ...
The Crucial First Step: Calculating Your Energy Needs Before diving into the exciting world of solar panels, batteries, and inverters, there’s a critical first step that will determine the success or failure of your off-grid solar project: calculating your daily energy needs. When I built my own DIY Off-Grid Solar Setup, this was the foundation of my entire plan. Skipping this step is like building a house without a blueprint. You’ll either spend too much on a system that’s oversized or, even worse, build a system that can’t meet your daily demands, leaving you in the dark. ...
My DIY Off-Grid Solar Setup: A Journey from Novice to Pro Going off-grid with solar power felt like a daunting task at first. It’s a world filled with technical jargon, complex components, and a dizzying array of choices. But after dedicating significant time to research and getting my hands dirty, I successfully built a budget-friendly off-grid system that provides true energy independence. This guide details my journey, the knowledge I gained, and the choices I made, hoping it will empower you to do the same. ...