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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.
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.
Kia is testing a car-sharing service in South Korea where remote operators deliver and retrieve electric vans. The trial aims to solve major logistics and parking challenges for large fleet operators using teleoperation technology.
Google has introduced MCP Apps for Gemini Enterprise, an open protocol letting developers build interactive UIs that run directly inside the chat. This moves assistants beyond slow, text-only interactions for complex, multi-step tasks.
Google Cloud now enables carmakers to build and test a complete virtual vehicle, from infotainment to the smallest chips. This digital twin approach accelerates development and reduces the need for expensive physical prototypes, changing how cars are made.
To handle its huge data streams, Pinterest built a new system using Apache Flink and Iceberg. It tells other systems exactly when a set of constantly changing data is complete and safe to process.
Agility Robotics has launched Digit 5, a humanoid robot designed for mass deployment in warehouses. The robot can lift 23kg bins, aiming to bring tens of thousands of automated workers into the logistics industry.
A critical flaw in Citrix NetScaler let attackers execute code without logging in, simply by targeting the gateway's login page. The incident reveals how exposing such pages directly to the internet creates a major, often overlooked, security risk.
The UK's competition regulator is proposing a "Strategic Market Status" for Microsoft. This could force the company to change its software licensing and make its products work better with rivals, aiming to curb its market dominance.
Many companies use the most powerful and expensive AI models for every task, much like using a Ferrari for a school run. This common mistake wastes money and resources on jobs that smaller, cheaper models can handle effectively.
Venture funding for Latin American startups jumped 26% year-over-year to $1.3 billion in Q3. The rebound, driven by late-stage and seed deals, signals renewed investor confidence and growing opportunities for tech companies in the region.