Top 5 Trending Dev Tools & Tutorials for October 16, 2026

Meta has launched Muse Spark Open, a new AI research platform focused on open collaboration and innovation. The tool has gained significant traction on Hacker News, with users interested in contributing to AI projects and utilizing its collaborative features. Additionally, an open-source project now allows users to control an iPhone using ESP32. Separately, Pluto turns direct after months of retrograde, which according to VICE, allows inner growth to manifest in visible and lasting ways.