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RSS: RSS Starter Set 📰

My recommended RSS feeds—thoughtfully curated over a decade of reading.

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Apple🍎

  • Apple | Developer — RSS
    Official notes on software releases, tooling updates and policy changes inside Apple’s developer ecosystem.

  • Apple | Newsroom — RSS
    Corporate statements covering product launches, financial results and wider initiatives.

  • Daring Fireball — RSS
    Commentary and link aggregation focused on Apple and the technology industry.

  • MacStories — RSS
    In‑depth reviews, workflows and analysis for advanced iOS and macOS users.

  • Marco.org — RSS
    Occasional essays on software development, podcasting and independent publishing.

  • Six Colors — RSS
    Reporting and analysis on Apple’s hardware, software and services, aimed at enthusiasts and professionals.

  • The Sweet Setup — RSS
    Recommendations and workflows that enhance productivity across Apple platforms.

Companies🏱

  • Android Developers — RSS
    Technical updates and best practices for building, testing and distributing Android applications.

  • Apple | ML Research — RSS
    Peer‑review‑style summaries of Apple’s research in machine learning and artificial intelligence.

  • AWS Machine Learning Blog — RSS
    Case studies, tutorials and announcements on applying AI services within Amazon’s cloud.

  • Chromium — RSS
    Progress reports from the open‑source browser project that underpins Chrome and Edge.

  • Facebook | Engineering — RSS
    Technical deep dives into infrastructure, data systems and product engineering at Meta.

  • Garmin — RSS
    Product news and usage guidance for navigation, fitness and outdoor devices.

  • GitHub | Engineering — RSS
    Insights into scaling and securing the world’s largest code‑hosting platform.

  • Instagram | Engineering — RSS
    Engineering narratives on delivering social‑media features to a global audience.

  • LinkedIn | Engineering — RSS
    Articles on large‑scale data processing, relevance ranking and platform reliability.

  • Meta — RSS
    Corporate news spanning product releases, policy positions and financial updates.

  • Meta | Research — RSS
    Academic‑style papers exploring computer vision, natural‑language processing and related fields.

  • Microsoft Research — RSS
    Peer‑reviewed research and technology transfers from Microsoft’s global labs.

  • Netflix TechBlog — RSS
    Engineering case studies on content delivery, cloud reliability and data analysis.

  • NVIDIA — RSS
    Updates on graphics, high‑performance computing and AI initiatives.

  • OpenAI — RSS
    Announcements and research summaries related to language models and AI safety.

  • OpenAI News — RSS
    Headline feed distilling OpenAI’s key product and policy updates.

  • Signal — RSS
    Technical and policy discussions on end‑to‑end encryption and secure messaging.

  • Stack Overflow — RSS
    Reflections on software‑developer culture, community trends and platform improvements.

  • TensorFlow — RSS
    Release notes, tutorials and ecosystem news for Google’s deep‑learning framework.

  • Wolfram — RSS
    Essays on computational science, applied mathematics and software innovation.

Computer Science🐛

  • AI Impacts — RSS
    Research exploring the economic and societal consequences of advanced AI systems.

  • AI Weirdness — RSS
    Experiments illustrating both the creativity and the limitations of neural‑network models.

  • And now it’s all this — RSS
    Practical scripting advice and observations on engineering workflows.

  • Andrej Karpathy — RSS
    Essays on deep learning, vision models and large‑scale training techniques.

  • arg min — RSS
    Technical commentary on optimisation, machine learning and data science.

  • Berkeley | AI — RSS
    Accessible summaries of recent artificial‑intelligence research from UC Berkeley.

  • ByteByteGo — RSS
    Illustrated guides to system design, scalable architecture and distributed computing.

  • C++ Stories — RSS
    Modern‑C++ features, guidelines and best practices.

  • CodeProject Latest Articles — RSS
    Community‑authored tutorials covering a broad spectrum of software topics.

  • Coding Horror — RSS
    Essays on software craftsmanship, usability and developer culture.

  • Columbia | Statistical Modeling — RSS
    Discussions on Bayesian statistics, social‑science methods and data communication.

  • Eric Jang — RSS
    Research notes on robotics, reinforcement learning and applied AI.

  • fast.ai — RSS
    Practical deep‑learning instruction aimed at software developers.

  • Hacker News — RSS
    Daily aggregation of technology news, startup announcements and research papers.

  • IEEE Spectrum — RSS
    Engineering‑centric reporting on emerging technologies and industry trends.

  • It Runs Doom! — RSS
    Showcases unconventional devices capable of running the classic video game Doom.

  • James Stanley — RSS
    Personal projects and commentary on security, electronics and software.

  • Joel on Software — RSS
    Classic essays on software management, product design and programming practice.

  • John D. Cook — RSS
    Short, accessible reflections linking mathematics, statistics and software development.

  • Journal of Artificial Intelligence Research — RSS
    Peer‑reviewed papers presenting state‑of‑the‑art advances across all branches of AI.

  • Julia Evans — RSS
    Illustrated tutorials demystifying Linux, networking and debugging techniques for practitioners.

  • Keet — RSS
    Research notes on knowledge representation, ontologies and semantic web technologies.

  • Krebs on Security — RSS
    Investigative reporting on cyber‑crime, data breaches and digital‑fraud trends.

  • learnbyexample — RSS
    Concise command‑line and text‑processing guides for developers honing Unix skills.

  • Lenny's Newsletter — RSS
    Product‑management insights distilled from industry data and operator interviews.

  • linusakesson.net — RSS
    Technical explorations of low‑level electronics, music synthesis and retro computing.

  • Luke Salamone — RSS
    Essays on graphics programming, game‑engine design and related tooling.

  • Machine Intelligence Research Institute — RSS
    Analyses of AI alignment challenges and strategies to mitigate long‑term risks.

  • ML Mastery — RSS
    Hands‑on machine‑learning tutorials emphasising clear code and practical results.

  • Newest Python PEPs — RSS
    Live feed of proposals shaping the future syntax and semantics of Python.

  • sidebits — RSS
    Brief technical notes on performance optimisation, systems programming and Rust.

  • Simon Willison's Weblog — RSS
    Frequent posts on open data, web tooling and practical large‑language‑model experiments.

  • Simplify C++! — RSS
    Guidelines for writing clearer, safer and more maintainable modern‑C++ code.

  • Slashdot — RSS
    User‑moderated headlines covering technology policy, hardware and open‑source news.

  • Swift.org — RSS
    Release notes and evolution proposals for Apple’s open‑source programming language.

  • The Gradient — RSS
    Editorial essays unpacking recent machine‑learning research for a broad technical audience.

  • The Old New Thing — RSS
    Historical and technical commentary on Windows APIs and system design.

  • The Pragmatic Engineer — RSS
    Operational advice on scaling software organisations and engineering careers.

  • The Register — RSS
    Independent technology journalism tracking industry moves, hardware and cybersecurity.

  • Unixmen — RSS
    How‑to articles and reviews focused on Linux administration and open‑source tools.

  • VimGolf — RSS
    Micro‑challenges showcasing efficient command sequences in the Vim editor.

Cooking🧑‍🍳

  • 101 Cookbooks — RSS
    Seasonal, whole‑food recipes emphasising natural ingredients and vegetarian cuisine.

  • David Lebovitz — RSS
    Recipes and culinary observations from a pastry chef living in Paris.

  • Drinkhacker — RSS
    Spirits reviews, cocktail recipes and industry news for enthusiasts.

  • Love and Lemons — RSS
    Plant‑forward dishes presented with bright photography and concise instructions.

  • Pinch of Yum — RSS
    Accessible comfort‑food recipes paired with blogging and photography tips.

  • Serious Eats — RSS
    Evidence‑based cooking guides, equipment reviews and culinary science.

  • smitten kitchen — RSS
    Home‑kitchen recipes designed for reliable results and minimal fuss.

  • Tartelette — RSS
    Pastry and dessert recipes illustrated with professional‑quality photography.

Culture🩠

  • The Substack Post — RSS
    Platform news and commentary on the evolving newsletter ecosystem.

  • XXL — RSS
    Coverage of hip‑hop music, culture and industry developments.

GamingđŸ‘Ÿ

  • Nintendo Life — RSS
    News, reviews and community coverage centred on Nintendo hardware and software.

  • Nintendo UK — RSS
    Official announcements, release dates and promotional updates for UK audiences.

  • PlayStation — RSS
    Product news, developer interviews and firmware updates from Sony Interactive.

  • Pure Nintendo — RSS
    Independent reporting and opinion on Nintendo gaming and related culture.

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  • Atlas Obscura — RSS
    Reports on unusual places, histories and cultural phenomena worldwide.

  • BOOOOOOOM! — RSS
    Contemporary art, illustration and photography features with international scope.

  • Europe By Rail — RSS
    Practical guidance and commentary on rail travel across the European continent.

  • Field Notes — RSS
    Dispatches on paper goods, analogue tools and design‑focused manufacturing.

  • I Love Typography — RSS
    Articles exploring type design, font history and typographic trends.

  • Naturally Ella — RSS
    Vegetarian recipes highlighting seasonal produce and whole foods.

  • Rands in Repose — RSS
    Essays on engineering leadership, organisational culture and personal productivity.

  • Wait But Why — RSS
    Long‑form explorations of technology, psychology and existential questions.

  • zen habits — RSS
    Minimalist practices aimed at simplifying work, health and daily routines.

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  • Big Data, Plainly Spoken — RSS
    Statistical commentary translating complex data into everyday insights.

  • Construction Physics — RSS
    Analytical essays on the economics and engineering of the built environment.

  • FlowingData — RSS
    Data‑visualisation projects and tutorials illustrating societal trends.

  • Girls' Angle — RSS
    Mathematics outreach content aimed at encouraging young women in STEM.

  • In the Dark — RSS
    Commentary from an astrophysicist on cosmology, academia and science policy.

  • Infinity Plus One — RSS
    Expositions on advanced mathematics, including category theory and algebra.

  • Inframethodology — RSS
    Reflections on scholarly writing practices and research methodology.

  • Luca Marx — RSS
    Interdisciplinary essays bridging physics, technology and philosophy.

  • M‑Phi — RSS
    Academic posts on mathematical logic, philosophy of mathematics and related topics.

  • Math âˆ© Programming — RSS
    In‑depth articles connecting theoretical mathematics with practical algorithms.

  • NASA — RSS
    Agency news covering missions, scientific discoveries and aerospace policy.

  • Quanta Magazine — RSS
    Explanatory journalism on fundamental research in physics, mathematics and biology.

  • Sabine Hossenfelder: Backreaction — RSS
    Critical analyses of theoretical‑physics claims and broader science communication.

  • What If? — RSS
    Scientific answers to hypothetical questions, presented with rigorous humour.

  • xkcd — RSS
    Webcomic offering concise observations on science, technology and relationships.

  • Your Local Epidemiologist — RSS
    Public‑health analysis interpreting epidemiological data for a general readership.

San Francisco🌉

  • CalMatters — RSS
    Non‑profit journalism examining California policy, politics and social issues.

  • Eater SF — RSS
    Restaurant openings, closures and dining trends in the Bay Area.

  • Mountain View Post — RSS
    Local news and community updates from the heart of Silicon Valley.

  • SF Funcheap — RSS
    Listings of free and low‑cost events across San Francisco.

  • SF Weekly — RSS
    Alternative weekly covering local politics, culture and entertainment.

  • SFGATE — RSS
    Regional news, culture and lifestyle reporting for the broader Bay Area.

  • SFist — RSS
    City‑focused news briefs spanning transit, weather and civic affairs.

  • The SF Standard — RSS
    Data‑driven journalism addressing urban change and local governance.

TechđŸ“Č

  • Have I Been Pwned — RSS
    Alerts on newly disclosed data breaches and compromised account details.

  • Internal Tech Emails — RSS
    Curated internal memos offering insight into strategy debates at major tech firms.

  • No Mercy / No Malice — RSS
    Market analysis and commentary on technology, media and economics.

  • Official Android Blog — RSS
    Product releases, operating‑system updates and ecosystem developments for Android.

  • Platformer — RSS
    Independent reporting on social‑media governance and content‑moderation policy.

  • Product Hunt — RSS
    Daily digest of new software tools, hardware gadgets and startup launches.

  • Sandofsky — RSS
    Insights on mobile photography, software design and indie development.

  • Source Code in TV and Films — RSS
    Screenshots highlighting real or spoofed code snippets in visual media.

  • Spotify — RSS
    Company announcements on audio streaming, podcasting and platform expansion.

  • Stratechery — RSS
    Strategic analysis of technology business models and competitive dynamics.

  • The Waving Cat — RSS
    Commentary on the societal impact of connected devices and digital policy.

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