AI Coding Agents Are Already Commoditized
Summary This article, written by Sean Goedecke, argues that AI coding agents have quickly reached a state of commoditisation. The AI models, like Claude Sonnet and OpenAI’s Codex, are now…
Near Antarctica, Saltier Seas Mean Less Ice, Study Finds
Some of the water near Antarctica is becoming saltier, impacting the extent of sea ice. A study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences suggests that increased…
Nuclear Microreactors Advance as US Picks Two Companies for Fueled Testing
This week, the US Energy Department selected two companies to conduct initial tests of nuclear microreactors in Idaho aimed at fast-tracking the deployment of these technologies. The facility, named DOME…
Two Sudo Vulnerabilities Discovered and Patched
Two Sudo Vulnerabilities Discovered and Patched In April, security researchers disclosed two significant vulnerabilities in Sudo that allow local attackers to escalate privileges to root on vulnerable machines. The latest…
Will FaceTime In IOS 26 Freeze Your Call If Someone Starts Undressing?
Summary The latest iOS 26 update has introduced a feature for FaceTime that pauses video and audio if the app detects someone undressing. This function, initially intended as a parental…
Why Do Killer Whales Keep Handing Us Fish? Scientists Unpack the Mystery
Killer whales across the globe have been observed floating fish to swimmers and boaters, leading scientists to delve into the mystery of this intriguing behaviour. Researchers collected data over 20…
HPE Acquires Juniper Networks for $14B After Settling Antitrust Case
Hewlett-Packard Enterprise (HPE) has successfully finalised the acquisition of Juniper Networks for $14 billion, following a settlement with the US justice department. As part of the agreement, HPE will divest…
XBOW’s AI-Powered Pentester Grabs Top Rank on HackerOne, Raises $75M to Grow Platform
XBOW’s AI-Powered Pentester Grabs Top Rank on HackerOne, Raises $75M to Grow Platform XBOW’s AI solution, Xbow, has revolutionised penetration testing by ranking first on HackerOne, outperforming 99 human competitors…
A Common Assumption About Aging May Be Wrong, Study Suggests
A Common Assumption About Aging May Be Wrong, Study Suggests Recent research suggests challenge to the long-held belief that low-grade inflammation, known as “inflammaging,” is a key driver of ageing.…
Microsoft Open Sources Copilot Chat for VS Code on GitHub
Summary Microsoft has taken a big step by releasing the source code for the GitHub Copilot Chat extension for Visual Studio Code under the MIT licence. This move allows the…