Making Contact

A new open tool called Death Plan Switch lets solo developers set up a self-hosted dead man's switch, releasing passwords or instructions to trusted contacts if they die or become unreachable. The project is being shared with the tech community, which is discussing how solo workers can safeguard digital assets and ensure their projects are not lost if something happens to them.

An envoy representing Vladimir Putin has circulated a meme referencing US-Russia relations, drawing attention online. The post comes at a time of heightened interest in Washington-Moscow contacts, and observers are treating the gesture as a signal, whether playful or pointed, about the state of dialogue between the two governments. Details about the exact content of the meme and the reaction it provoked remain limited.

Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts is reportedly unable to play while taking blood thinners, prompting an explainer from The Athletic on how the medication works. Blood thinners prevent blood from clotting normally, and the resulting bleeding risk makes playing in a full-contact sport like football unsafe until treatment ends.

A game design maxim is making the rounds: whatever you build in a game, expect to do it three times before it works. The saying captures a familiar cycle in development — prototype, iterate, polish — where first attempts almost never survive contact with playtesting. Developers and players online are nodding along to the observation about how much invisible repetition goes into shipping a game.

A report from 9to5Google suggests Android Auto could gain 'Work Account' support, letting drivers quickly switch between personal and work profiles when using shared or company vehicles. The feature would make it easier for employees to access their own apps, contacts and settings in work cars without compromising their personal setup, though Google has not confirmed any rollout.