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Android's sideloading changes, the big Visual Studio Code update, better Linux phones, and more: News roundup

Everything you may have missed from the past week.
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Visual Studio Code's latest update is a big deal for web development

You won't have to switch to a browser as often.
Visual Studio Magazine

Going Local (& a Bit Loco) with Open-Source AI in VS Code

This hands-on PoC shows how I got an open-source model running locally in Visual Studio Code, where the setup worked, where it broke down, and what to watch out for if you want to apply a local model ...

GlassWorm malware hits 400+ code repos on GitHub, npm, VSCode, OpenVSX

The GlassWorm supply-chain campaign has returned with a new, coordinated attack that targeted hundreds of packages, ...
The Hacker News

GlassWorm Attack Uses Stolen GitHub Tokens to Force-Push Malware Into Python Repos

GlassWorm campaign injects malware into GitHub Python repos using stolen tokens since March 8, 2026, exposing developers to ...

What's a minimal install for Linux? 6 reasons it can come in handy

What's a minimal install for Linux? 6 reasons it can come in handy ...

I see why this Linux distro is the dream pick for gamers and content creators

Also: How much RAM does your Linux PC actually need in 2026? An expert's sweet spot. During installation, however, there was ...
Make Tech Easier

This AI Assistant Makes the Linux Desktop Much Smarter

Newelle turns your Linux GNOME desktop into a smart assistant with AI chat, voice commands, mini apps, and document search.

Why Garry Tan’s Claude Code setup has gotten so much love, and hate

Thousands of people are trying Garry Tan's Claude Code setup, which was shared on Github. And everyone has an opinion: even ...