Microsoft Open Sources Copilot Chat for VS Code on GitHub
Microsoft Open Sources Copilot Chat for VS Code on GitHub Microsoft has open-sourced the GitHub Copilot Chat extension for Visual Studio Code, releasing its code under the MIT license. This…
UK Scientists Achieve First Commercial Tritium Production
UK Scientists Achieve First Commercial Tritium Production Astral Systems, a UK-based private fusion company, has announced a breakthrough in producing tritium, a key fuel for nuclear fusion, using its own…
KDE Plasma 6.4 Has Landed in OpenBSD
Summary KDE Plasma 6.4 has officially made its debut in OpenBSD packages, marking a notable shift towards Wayland with the separation of the Kwin components. This update, announced on July…
How Do You Teach Computer Science in the Age of AI?
The article discusses how computer science education is evolving in the face of AI’s growing influence. Universities are reassessing their curriculum as traditional job opportunities diminish for entry-level positions due…
Tesla Launches Solar-Powered ‘Oasis’ Supercharger Station: 30-Acre Solar Farm, 39 MWh of Off-Grid Batteries
Summary Tesla has unveiled its new ‘Oasis’ Supercharger station, a groundbreaking initiative located in Lost Hills, California. This innovative charging facility integrates a 30-acre solar farm and off-grid energy storage…
‘Vibe Coder’ Who Doesn’t Know How to Code Keeps Winning Hackathons in San Francisco
Summary Rene Turcios, known as the ‘vibe coder,’ is making waves in San Francisco’s hackathon scene despite not knowing how to code. Since 2023, he has attended over 200 hackathons,…
Ingram Micro confirms ransomware behind multi-day outage
Summary Ingram Micro, a leading tech distributor, confirmed that a ransomware attack caused a multi-day outage affecting its systems and services. The attack, attributed to the SafePay crew, disrupted order…
AI Coding Agents Are Already Commoditized
Software engineer Sean Goedecke argues that AI coding agents have become commoditized as they do not require any special technical advantages, merely better foundational models. Emerging AI coding agents, like…
Near Antarctica, Saltier Seas Mean Less Ice, Study Finds
Summary Recent research has shown that increasing salinity in the waters surrounding Antarctica is linked to a reduction in sea ice in the region. The study, published in the Proceedings…
Nuclear Microreactors Advance as US Picks Two Companies for Fueled Testing
This week, the U.S. Energy Department has picked two companies to perform the first tests on nuclear microreactors at a new facility called DOME in Idaho. The tests aim to…