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Microsoft is overhauling its Windows Insider Program, which provides early access to new Windows 11 features. The company is introducing significant changes, starting with giving testers the ability to select specific new features they want to try out, offering more control over their preview experience.
A new Linux Foundation report finds that security readiness is the biggest obstacle to AI adoption. A widening gap exists between the rush to deploy AI and the ability to secure it. The report notes 67% of teams face pressure to accelerate deployment despite security risks.
Cybersecurity researchers have identified four malicious packages on the npm registry: `chalk-tempalte`, `@deadcode09284814/axios-util`, `axois-utils`, and `color-style-utils`. These packages were designed to steal information from developer systems and have been downloaded thousands of times.
A newly analyzed computer virus from over 20 years ago, named fast16.sys, reveals an early Stuxnet-style attack. The malware was designed to selectively target high-precision calculation software, subtly altering results in memory. This highlights a long-standing threat of data manipulation in critical systems.
Actor Matt Ryan, who voices Edward Kenway, has confirmed he filmed new scenes for the upcoming Assassin's Creed Black Flag remake. The new content is intended to add more emotional weight and depth to the main character's personal conflicts and overall journey in the popular game.
General Motors is developing a new EV platform with a centralized computer to compete with Tesla and Chinese rivals. The new architecture, debuting in 2028, aims to simplify vehicle systems and enable advanced AI features.
Observability platform OpenReplay switched from Postgres to ClickHouse to manage billions of daily user events. The new system handles up to 6 TB of data per day on a single server, enabling sub-second analytical queries.
Microsoft researchers solved a 31-year-old math problem using a new 'human-directed AI' approach. This method shows how AI can act as a powerful collaborator for complex scientific discovery, not just a tool for automation.
A new survey of 520 tech leaders reveals they are not worried about being locked into a specific AI model. The real concern is the surrounding infrastructure and tooling, which is much harder to change once implemented.
Microsoft research reveals a major gap between how leaders and employees view AI's role at work. CEO Satya Nadella urges businesses to bridge this divide to successfully adopt new AI technology.
Microsoft's new `dotnetup` tool lets developers install and manage multiple .NET versions without needing admin rights. This simplifies development in restricted corporate environments and makes it easier to keep toolchains clean and up-to-date.
Cilium 1.20 now lets developers extend its core eBPF engine. This allows teams to build custom networking and security features directly into Kubernetes, making infrastructure more flexible and efficient.
OpenAI has acquired Orchestra Bio, a biotech startup. The move brings Orchestra's team and technology to OpenAI's Rosalind project, an AI model designed to accelerate life sciences research by helping scientists plan experiments and analyze data.
AI model benchmarks show a model's best-case performance, not its real-world reliability. To succeed in production, teams must evaluate the entire inference stack, including data quality and infrastructure, to avoid costly failures.
OpenBSD 8.0 is out, bringing major upgrades for virtualization and hardware. The security-focused OS now supports up to 64 virtual CPUs per machine and adds compatibility for modern Intel Arc graphics and ARM64 devices.
PostgreSQL is retiring its software repositories for RHEL 10.0 and 9.6. Systems on these versions, including Rocky and AlmaLinux derivatives, will stop receiving updates and security patches unless administrators take action.
Snowflake has launched Horizon Context, a new tool that helps AI models understand your company's specific data and definitions. This allows AI to provide accurate, business-aware answers instead of generic, unhelpful responses.
UK regulators are forcing Apple to open the iPhone's NFC chip to rival payment services. This move could end Apple Pay's exclusive control over tap-to-pay, creating new opportunities for banks and fintech companies.
The way the tech industry is adopting AI provides a clear roadmap for other sectors. This means industries like healthcare and finance can anticipate similar shifts in workflow, roles, and automation as the technology matures.
AI meeting assistant Otter.ai has secured $320 million in a new funding round. The company plans to use the capital to expand its enterprise features, innovate its product, and grow its international presence.
Fintech funding dropped 21% year-over-year in the third quarter, with 31% fewer deals made. This signals a tougher, more selective market where investors are backing fewer companies with larger, more concentrated bets.
Major tool vendor JetBrains argues that Integrated Development Environments (IDEs) remain essential despite the rise of AI coding assistants. The future isn't replacement, but deeper integration of AI into the rich, structured environment of an IDE.
Pulumi now lets you manage policy groups using tags. This means new cloud infrastructure automatically gets the right security and compliance rules applied, eliminating the need for manual configuration for every new stack.
Hugging Face's policy chief warns that AI model benchmarks are still immature and complex. This means the leaderboards companies rely on to pick the best AI may not be telling the whole story.