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A Unix utility for low-level data copying and transformation.
Why it's here
Placed in Assess: 2 article(s) of evidence from 2 source(s), led by product launches, with 0 in the last 30 days. Confidence 42%.
Evidence (2)
- 4Hacker News·8/31/2026open_sourceTransfer files directly over an Ethernet patch cable
The post explains how two computers can transfer files by connecting them with a standard Ethernet cable and assigning manual IP addresses. It argues this can be faster and simpler than cloud storage, Wi‑Fi, or removable media for large local transfers, and notes that raw point-to-point Ethernet can also work without a full network setup.
- 7The New Stack·7/17/2026product_launchDoorDash launches dd-cli for autonomous agent ordering
DoorDash has introduced dd-cli, a command-line interface that lets AI agents search restaurants, compare prices, build carts, and place real orders directly on its platform. The launch expands DoorDash’s existing AI-assisted shopping tools by removing the human approval step, but it also raises questions about platform control, margins, and how agent-driven commerce will be routed in the future.