KDE Plasma 6.4 Has Landed in OpenBSD
Summary OpenBSD users can now enjoy KDE Plasma 6.4. This release includes significant updates, particularly a split in the Kwin team that indicates a stronger focus on Wayland over X11.…
How Do You Teach Computer Science in the Age of AI?
The article discusses the challenges of teaching computer science amid the AI revolution. With companies relying more on AI, there’s a notable 65% drop in demand for entry-level coding positions.…
Tesla Launches Solar-Powered ‘Oasis’ Supercharger Station: 30-Acre Solar Farm, 39 MWh of Off-Grid Batteries
Tesla has unveiled its new Oasis Supercharger station in Lost Hills, California, featuring a 30-acre solar farm and off-grid battery storage. This facility can operate entirely off the grid with…
‘Vibe Coder’ Who Doesn’t Know How to Code Keeps Winning Hackathons in San Francisco
Rene Turcios, a cannabis-loving hackathon champion in San Francisco, has made waves by winning competitions without any coding knowledge. Attending over 200 hackathons since 2023, Turcios employs AI tools to…
Diffusion + Coding = DiffuCode. How Apple Released a Weirdly Interesting Coding Language Model
Apple has introduced a new AI coding model called DiffuCode, which utilises a unique diffusion approach to enhance code generation. Unlike traditional models, it can generate code more efficiently by…
These Tiny Lasers Are Completely Edible
These Tiny Lasers Are Completely Edible Scientists have developed the first lasers using only edible materials, which could revolutionise the way we monitor food and drugs. These tiny lasers, created…
Police Department Apologizes for Sharing AI-Doctored Evidence Photo on Social Media
Police Department Apologizes for Sharing AI-Doctored Evidence Photo on Social Media A police department in Maine found itself in hot water after inadvertently posting a modified image of drug evidence…
Interstellar Navigation Demonstrated for the First Time With NASA’s ‘New Horizons’
Interstellar Navigation Demonstrated for the First Time With NASA’s ‘New Horizons’ Nasa’s New Horizons has achieved a groundbreaking milestone by successfully demonstrating interstellar navigation. As it speeds beyond our solar…
The FSF Faces Active ‘Ongoing and Increasing’ DDoS Attacks
The Free Software Foundation is currently facing significant distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks, with reports indicating that these attacks have been ongoing and increasing in severity since August 2024. Despite the…
Is China Quickly Eroding America’s Lead in the Global AI Race?
Summary The article discusses China’s rapid investments and developments in artificial intelligence (AI), posing a challenge to America’s supremacy in the global AI landscape. China’s approach includes building a self-sufficient…