LLVM-MOS Enables 6502 Modern Toolchains
Summary
These disparate updates show the persistence of retro-tech enablement alongside new logistical ventures facing current economic headwinds.
- Retro Compiler Support LLVM-MOS integrates Clang support for MOS 65xx microprocessors, modernizing toolchains for vintage hardware 4.
- Annual Puzzles Launch Advent of Code 2025 starts, followed by Advent of Sysadmin challenges running Dec 1st–12th [5, 6].
- Urban Logistics Tested Finnish startup Huuva partners with Manna and Wolt to showcase last-mile drone food delivery operations 2.
- Digital Economy Strain Set Studio reports functional website development faced ‘a very hard year’ due to economic pressures 7.
- 13th - The edition number of Prague’s Signal Festival held in October 1.
- 20 - The number of installations blending digital art and interaction at the festival 1.
- 2025 - The year for which Advent of Code and Advent of Sysadmin puzzles are scheduled [5, 6].
Key Moments
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LLVM-MOS is an open-source fork of the LLVM C/C++ compiler specifically supporting the MOS Technology 65xx series microprocessors.
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The 13th edition of Prague’s Signal Festival ran from October 16 to 19, presenting 20 installations.
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Advent of Sysadmin 2025 runs specifically from December 1st through December 12th, 2025.
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Set Studio/Piccalilli reports that it’s been 'a very hard year' for their bootstrapped company.
— Article [7]
Different Perspectives
Supporting View
CurioQuest provides an example of a simple, low-overhead digital service that remains viable for entertainment.
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