AI Coding Agents Are Already Commoditized
Summary According to software engineer Sean Goedecke, AI coding agents, now widely used, have become commoditized due to the accessibility of robust underlying models. The emergence of tools like Claude…
Near Antarctica, Saltier Seas Mean Less Ice, Study Finds
Summary Recent research indicates that rising salinity levels in seawater surrounding Antarctica have resulted in a significant decline in sea ice. The study, published in the Proceedings of the National…
Nuclear Microreactors Advance as US Picks Two Companies for Fueled Testing
This week, the US Energy Department chose two companies to conduct the first nuclear microreactor tests at a new facility in Idaho, known as DOME. These tests aim to accelerate…
Two Sudo Vulnerabilities Discovered and Patched
Two Sudo Vulnerabilities Discovered and Patched \n In April, researchers disclosed two critical vulnerabilities in Sudo that could allow local attackers to gain root access on affected machines. These flaws…
Will FaceTime In IOS 26 Freeze Your Call If Someone Starts Undressing?
Summary The latest iOS 26 beta has unveiled a surprising feature for FaceTime. If someone starts undressing during a video call, the call will reportedly freeze, pausing both audio and…
Why Do Killer Whales Keep Handing Us Fish? Scientists Unpack the Mystery
Recent research reveals that wild killer whales have been observed presenting fish and other prey to human swimmers and boaters, hinting at a desire for social interaction. Over a period…
HPE Acquires Juniper Networks for $14B After Settling Antitrust Case
Hewlett-Packard Enterprise (HPE) has finalised a $14 billion acquisition of Juniper Networks following a settlement with the US Justice Department over antitrust objections. The acquisition, which involves divestment of some…
XBOW’s AI-Powered Pentester Grabs Top Rank on HackerOne, Raises $75M to Grow Platform
Overview XBOW has made waves in the cybersecurity realm by launching an AI-driven penetration tester that has topped HackerOne’s leaderboard. With a hefty $75 million in Series B funding, XBOW…
A Common Assumption About Aging May Be Wrong, Study Suggests
A Common Assumption About Aging May Be Wrong, Study Suggests Recent research challenges the long-held belief that chronic inflammation, or “inflammaging”, is universally linked to the ageing process. The study,…
Microsoft Open Sources Copilot Chat for VS Code on GitHub
Microsoft Open Sources Copilot Chat for VS Code on GitHub Microsoft has unveiled the source code for its Copilot Chat extension for Visual Studio Code, releasing it under the MIT…