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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.
Audeze and Audiokinetic are integrating native head-tracking from the Maxwell 2 headset directly into the Wwise audio engine. This removes a major technical hurdle for developers creating immersive spatial audio experiences for games and VR.
A major update to pgCluu, a free PostgreSQL performance tool, is now available. It helps teams find and fix database slowdowns with new, more detailed reports on disk activity and support for the latest PostgreSQL versions.
The US Army is developing a modular laser weapon that fits onto standard military trucks. This system, called LOCUST X3, can destroy drones for as little as $5 per shot, offering a highly cost-effective defense against a growing threat.
A new open-source tool shows that an AI query's carbon footprint depends heavily on the data center's location and energy source. This helps companies choose greener cloud regions for their AI workloads and make sustainability a measurable metric.
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.