32-bit x86 Position Independent Code - It's that bad https://ewontfix.com/18/ (makes a compelling argument for private-by-default I think)
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A new speculative execution vulnerability in CPUs: https://www.theregister.co.uk/2019/03/05/spoiler_intel_processor_flaw/
Attacks only get sophisticated over time, and this is a great example of other researchers finding similar issues. This vulnerability is independent of Spectre.
Google is setting up an independent committee for the AMP standard: https://www.theverge.com/2018/9/18/17871666/google-amp-open-source-committee-governance-instant-article
Node.js 10: better errors, a new module system, and a stable ABI (independent of V8) for native modules! https://levelup.gitconnected.com/whats-new-in-node-10-ad360ae55ee4