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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.
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 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.
A new framework suggests tech leaders should manage AI risks using principles from high-risk industries like nuclear power and aviation. This approach focuses on human judgment and organizational behavior, not just better technology, for safer AI systems.
Cloudflare re-engineered its core DNS system to handle a massive increase in traffic. This change cut build delays in half and reduced memory consumption by 85%, improving global performance and scalability for its customers.
Google's security team warns of a new threat called 'LLMJacking,' where attackers hijack company AI models and cloud accounts. These attacks can result in unexpected bills reaching hundreds of thousands of dollars.
Gartner predicts the average large company will use 150,000 AI agents by 2028. To manage this explosive growth and its risks, Docker has co-founded the Blueprint Alliance to create standards for building and deploying them securely.
Elastic has released version 8.19.24 of the Elastic Stack, a patch update that contains important security fixes. The company recommends all users upgrade immediately to protect their systems from potential vulnerabilities and maintain data integrity.
Canva has released its professional Affinity creative suite on iPad for free. The move puts significant pressure on Adobe's subscription-based model by offering a powerful, no-cost alternative for designers on Apple's tablet.
Salesforce is buying defense-tech startup Rune Technologies. The deal will give Salesforce's government platform, Missionforce, the ability to work offline in remote military environments, improving logistics for deployed units.
AWS has launched Amazon ECS Gateway to simplify networking for containerized apps. It lets platform teams set up routing once, but the new service currently does not support custom domains for its generated hostnames.
Tech leaders are shifting focus from AI experiments to proving ROI and establishing strong governance. A new report outlines the key strategic questions CIOs must answer to prepare their IT agendas for 2027 and beyond.
Security researchers have found the first real-world cyberattack where an AI automates tasks after breaking into a network. This marks a major shift, with AI now actively running parts of an attack instead of just helping prepare it.
The creator of Rocky Linux, Gregory Kurtzer, built an entirely new operating system kernel from scratch in just 11 days using AI. The project demonstrates how AI can radically accelerate complex, low-level software engineering projects.
Researchers in China set a new data transmission record, sending 3.2 petabits per second over a single optical fiber. This breakthrough could dramatically increase the capacity of future internet backbones and data center networks.
The latest Linux kernel update is the largest in history, with a record number of commits. This surge is attributed to AI-generated code, signaling a major shift in open-source development and raising new questions about quality and security.
Google has secured approval for a new data center in Hermantown, Minnesota, despite significant local opposition. The project highlights the growing tension between big tech's infrastructure needs and community concerns over resources like water and energy.
OpenSearch, the AWS-led fork of Elasticsearch, is evolving into a more independent, community-driven project. This shift offers developers a truly open-source alternative for search and analytics, free from single-vendor control.
Docusign is building AI agents that understand the business logic behind contracts, not just the words on the page. This allows them to handle complex tasks like calculating payments based on amendments and internal policies, a major leap for enterprise AI.
Two US Senators are demanding Meta explain the privacy and safety testing for its new smart glasses. The inquiry raises concerns about how the AI-powered device collects data, signaling potential regulatory challenges for wearable tech.
LocalStack has launched a free public preview of its Azure emulator, letting developers test cloud apps locally. However, the tool currently stores but does not enforce security settings like network rules, creating a potential testing gap.
NASA is asking private space companies for ideas on how to boost the Hubble Space Telescope's orbit. The mission would extend the life of the iconic observatory and could create a new market for in-orbit servicing of satellites.