Microsoft Open Sources Copilot Chat for VS Code on GitHub
Microsoft has released the source code for the GitHub Copilot Chat extension for VS Code under the MIT licence. This move grants the developer community full access to the coding…
UK Scientists Achieve First Commercial Tritium Production
Summary Astral Systems, in collaboration with the University of Bristol, has successfully bred tritium using its operational fusion reactor, marking a significant milestone in the journey towards commercial fusion energy.…
KDE Plasma 6.4 Has Landed in OpenBSD
KDE Plasma 6.4 Has Landed in OpenBSD KDE Plasma 6.4 has officially made its debut in OpenBSD packages. The announcement was made on 4th July 2025, stating that KDE Kwin…
How Do You Teach Computer Science in the Age of AI?
The article explores how computer science education is adapting to the rise of AI, highlighting a notable 65% decrease in demand for entry-level programmers. Educators are shifting their focus from…
US Plans AI Chip Curbs on Malaysia, Thailand Over China Concerns
Summary The US government is set to impose restrictions on the shipment of AI chips from companies like Nvidia to Malaysia and Thailand. This move aims to curb suspected semiconductor…
EU Sticks With Timeline For AI Rules
Summary The European Union is moving ahead with its proposed AI regulations. The European Commission confirmed that there will be no delay to the implementation timeline, despite pressure from major…
AI Coding Agents Are Already Commoditized
Software engineer Sean Goedecke argues that AI coding agents have been commoditized due to the lack of any special technical advantage, chiefly benefiting from better base models. He posits that…
Near Antarctica, Saltier Seas Mean Less Ice, Study Finds
A recent study in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences highlights that rising salinity in Antarctic waters is likely contributing to a significant reduction in sea ice, reversing…
Nuclear Microreactors Advance as US Picks Two Companies for Fueled Testing
The US Department of Energy has selected two companies for pioneering nuclear microreactor tests scheduled to commence in early 2026 at the DOME facility in Idaho. This initiative is part…
Two Sudo Vulnerabilities Discovered and Patched
Summary Researchers have uncovered two critical vulnerabilities in Sudo that allow local attackers to escalate their privileges to root. Patched in version 1.9.17p1, the vulnerabilities are detailed as follows: Key…