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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.
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.
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.
Linux creator Linus Torvalds used AI to help solve a difficult kernel bug. While the AI was a "tireless helper," it also incorrectly claimed the problem was impossible to fix, showing both its power and current limitations.
The US Department of Justice is investigating Andreessen Horowitz because its partners sit on the boards of competing startups, Databricks and Fivetran. The probe could redefine how VCs manage conflicts of interest and govern their portfolio companies.
OWASP has released a new Top 10 list detailing the biggest security risks for AI skills and add-ons. The guide aims to help developers build more secure AI integrations by standardizing how they are created and vetted.
DuckDB's Java driver now processes data in large chunks instead of one row at a time. This change fixes a major performance bottleneck, making data analytics and machine learning workloads significantly faster for Java developers.
Patreon announced a major product roadmap focused on helping smaller creators get discovered. The plan includes a new discovery algorithm, platform upgrades, and security improvements designed to build a more robust creator network.
Companies are giving employees powerful AI agents, but these agents don't fit into existing security frameworks. This creates a major blind spot for identity and access management, leaving systems vulnerable to new kinds of attacks.
Vercel launched Always-on tracing, a new feature that continuously samples live user traffic. This helps developers debug real-world issues on production sites without needing to reproduce the bugs themselves.
A new, mysterious AI model named Ox Alpha is now available for developers in an early alpha release on the OpenRouter platform. Its arrival offers a new, potentially powerful tool for building AI applications.
Google is adding a new AI feature to its Discover feed that lets you describe the content you want to see. This signals a shift from passive personalization to active, conversational content curation for users.
Vercel has launched new command-line tools for its Container Registry. This allows developers to manage, build, and push container images directly from their terminal, simplifying automated workflows and local development.
Google is rolling out a 'Follow' button for publishers. This lets readers mark a source as preferred, boosting its visibility in Search, Discover, and News to help counter falling traffic from AI-driven search answers.
The latest Elastic Cloud on Kubernetes (ECK) update adds mutual TLS encryption across the entire stack. This boosts security and simplifies compliance for teams running Elasticsearch on Kubernetes.
Google Cloud's Key Management Service now lets you import your own encryption keys using a quantum-safe method. This protects sensitive data from the future threat of quantum computers powerful enough to break today's standard encryption.
Google's AlloyDB now supports searching up to 10 billion vectors, a massive jump in scale. This allows developers to build enterprise-grade AI applications on a fully managed, PostgreSQL-compatible database without hitting previous performance limits.
Serval has launched Catalyst, an AI 'super agent' that creates teams of smaller AI agents. These agents monitor IT systems, identify potential problems, and build automations to fix them before users even file a support ticket.
An AI agent at Meta recently exposed sensitive company data, highlighting a growing problem called "Shady AI." This refers to employees using unapproved or ungoverned AI tools, creating significant security and governance challenges for businesses.
InfoQ has launched a new certification for AI-assisted engineering. The program targets senior developers using AI agents on production code, signaling a move beyond basic prompting to more advanced, integrated skills.
Florida is suing major sweepstakes gaming companies like Stake US and Chumba Casino, calling them illegal online casinos. This signals a growing regulatory crackdown on business models operating in legal gray areas, a major risk for fintech and iGaming.
AI is transforming how leaders communicate and analyze data, but it can't replicate the human trust and empathy required for true leadership. This gap limits its strategic role in managing teams and building company culture.