Weekly Roundup: 16 March – 22 March 2026

Another week, another avalanche of tech news. This week saw some huge AI announcements from NVIDIA, a continued debate around Wayland, and some interesting developments in the self-hosting world. Let’s dive into the bits that caught my eye.

AI & Machine Learning

OpenCode – Open source AI coding agent

The promise of open-source coding agents is enticing. OpenCode aims to be just that, allowing for transparency and community-driven improvement. I’m keen to see how it stacks up against the closed-source alternatives in terms of performance and usability. The open approach may make it more appealing to self-hosters, who value control and customisability.

Nvidia has an OpenClaw strategy. Do you?

NVIDIA’s unveiling of OpenClaw is a big deal. It signifies a push toward open standards and interoperability in robotics and AI. I think this is a smart move from NVIDIA, potentially cementing their dominance in the field by fostering a wider ecosystem of compatible tools and platforms.

WordPress.com now lets AI agents write and publish posts, and more

The integration of AI agents into WordPress.com is a double-edged sword. While it could lower the barrier to entry for content creation, it also raises concerns about the proliferation of low-quality, machine-generated content. It will be interesting to see how Google’s search algorithms adapt to differentiate between human-written and AI-generated content.

Online bot traffic will exceed human traffic by 2027, Cloudflare CEO says

This prediction from Cloudflare’s CEO is quite alarming. The rise of AI-powered bots will drastically change the landscape of the internet, potentially overwhelming human users and straining infrastructure. We need better tools for detecting and mitigating malicious bot traffic.

Self-Hosting & Infrastructure

Docker Model Runner Brings vLLM to macOS with Apple Silicon

This is a significant step forward for local AI development. Being able to run vLLM, a high-throughput LLM serving engine, on Apple Silicon via Docker opens up possibilities for faster prototyping and experimentation without relying on cloud services. This aligns perfectly with the self-hosting ethos of keeping data and computation local.

Termix v2.0.0 - RDP, VNC, and Telnet Support (self-hosted Termius alternative that syncs across all devices)

A self-hosted Termius alternative with RDP, VNC, and Telnet support is a welcome addition to the self-hosting landscape. Centralised terminal management is crucial for sysadmins and developers. The ability to sync across devices is a nice touch.

This is the reason you shouldn’t host your own email… Microsoft says 🖕to 200k user ISP.

The challenges of self-hosting email continue. Microsoft blacklisting an entire ISP because of spam originating from a small subset of users highlights the uphill battle faced by self-hosters. While I still advocate for taking control of your data, it’s important to be aware of these potential roadblocks.

Development & Tools

Wayland set the Linux Desktop back by 10 years?

The debate around Wayland continues. This article presents a critical perspective, arguing that Wayland’s shortcomings have hindered the progress of the Linux desktop. I’m still on the fence; while I appreciate the security benefits of Wayland, the lack of certain features and compatibility issues can be frustrating.

Atuin v18.13 – better search, a PTY proxy, and AI for your shell

Atuin is quickly becoming an essential tool for shell users. The improved search and the addition of AI-powered features for your shell history make it even more powerful. I think it’s fantastic to see AI being integrated into developer tools in a practical and useful way.

Trivy Compromised a Second Time - Malicious v0.69.4 Release

This is a stark reminder of the importance of supply chain security. A second compromise of Trivy, a popular vulnerability scanner, should make everyone double-check their update processes. It’s crucial to verify the integrity of software before deploying it, even if it’s from a trusted source.

Quick Links

• ArXiv declares independence from Cornell - The ArXiv preprint server is now independent.
• Full Disclosure: A Third (and Fourth) Azure Sign-In Log Bypass Found - More Azure security vulnerabilities surface.
• HP trialed mandatory 15-minute support call wait times (2025) - A cautionary tale about terrible customer support strategies.
• France’s aircraft carrier located in real time by Le Monde through fitness app - Privacy fail: sensitive data exposed through fitness tracking.
• DoorDash launches a new ‘Tasks’ app that pays couriers to submit videos to train AI - DoorDash crowdsources AI training data.

What I’m Building

This week, I’ve been focusing on improving the data ingestion pipeline for the Quartalis AI ecosystem. Specifically, I’m working on integrating a new vector database to enhance the performance of our semantic search capabilities.