In brief
Japanese bloke collared after using AI software to uncensor smut and flogging it
Plus: Explore the limits of language models in bizarre research experiment, and more
23 Oct 03:30 | 3
Software
Software
Microsoft under fire again from open-source .NET devs: Hot Reload feature pulled for sake of Visual Studio sales
Windows giant has a funny way of 'loving' Free software
22 Oct 20:58 | 6
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22 Oct 18:30 |
Devops
IPSE: More than a third of freelancers have quit contracting since IR35 reforms
Exodus, movement of the people... to the Middle East or elsewhere
22 Oct 13:08 | 30
Software
New Relic guzzles down CodeStream to help devs jump straight from app error telemetry to offending code
'I can debug production from the IDE,' said CS boss Peter Pezaris
22 Oct 12:15 | 3
Feature
Apple's Safari browser runs the risk of becoming the new Internet Explorer – holding the web back for everyone
WebKit engine is well behind the competition
22 Oct 10:05 | 77
OSes
Microsoft emits more Win 11 fixes for AMD speed issues and death by PowerShell bug
Names November as the month for Win 10 H2 update – then reveals major new feature won’t arrive on time
22 Oct 02:05 | 28
Software
Google trims the cut its Play Store takes from digital subscriptions, ebooks, music streaming
But with 97 per cent of Android devs offering free software, web giant's share of mobile ad spend matters more
21 Oct 20:33 | 4
Software
GIMP 2.99.8 is here but what's happened to 3.0? If only stuff would not break all the time
Keeping up with technology changes 'taking a toll on development'
21 Oct 14:35 | 9
Software
Developers offered browser-based fun in VSCode.dev and Java action in Visual Studio Code
Looking at code here, there and (almost) everywhere
21 Oct 13:05 | 4
Applications
No swearing or off-brand comments: AWS touts auto-moderation messaging API
Automate everything – but while human moderation is hard, robot moderation tends not to work
21 Oct 12:23 | 30
AI + ML
Arm teases its GPU that will follow next year's graphics processor tech
Pushing for a 5x performance boost albeit over a 2018 cousin
21 Oct 06:27 | 7
Analysis
Remember, remember, the 1st of November: The day Dell VMware spun out
Virtzilla will be just fine – it's finally figured out how to woo developers, and hardware players won't desert it
21 Oct 02:45 | 5
Virtualization
China to allow overseas investment in VPNs but Beijing keeps control of the generally discouraged tech
Foreign ownership capped at 50%
20 Oct 19:03 | 6
Applications
Microsoft unveils Android apps for Windows 11 (for US users only)
Windows Insiders get their hands on the Windows Subsystem for Android
20 Oct 17:01 | 25
Applications
Brave's homegrown search claims to protect your privacy but there's a long way to go if it's to challenge the big G
Ad-free now but not forever
20 Oct 12:14 | 38
Software
It's heeere: Node.js 17 is out – but not for production use, says dev team
EcmaScript 6 modules will not stop growing use of Node, claims chair of Technical Steering Committee
19 Oct 19:31 | 15
Databases
Oracle-owned ERP outfit NetSuite fitted with banking and data warehouse features to keep accountants sane
It's about helping steer the business without so many spreadsheets, says analyst
19 Oct 18:45 | 1
Applications
Windows 11 Paint: Oh look – rounded corners. And it is prettier... but slightly worse
New iconography, minimalism, less text – and at least it is not Paint 3D
19 Oct 14:24 | 109
Databases
Northern Ireland Water ready to take the plunge with HR and finance software, prepares to flush Oracle R12.2
Utility biz has £28m to spend on replacement system
19 Oct 11:27 | 4
Popular
Bootnotes
'Windows 11 has been successfully downloaded,' says update for Xbox version of Microsoft Flight Simulator
What? No. Noooooooooooooooooo
Feature
Apple's Safari browser runs the risk of becoming the new Internet Explorer – holding the web back for everyone
WebKit engine is well behind the competition
Security
We regret to inform you there's an RCE vuln in old version of WinRAR. Yes, the file decompression utility
Update to v6.02 – or don't, but on your head be it
On-Prem
We're closing the gap with Arm and x86, claims SiFive: New RISC-V CPU core for PCs, servers, mobile incoming
As it appears Intel's attempt to gobble the upstart collapses
On-Prem
Unvaccinated and working at Apple? Prepare for COVID-19 testing 'every time' you step in the office
Tell us you've been jabbed or...
Episode 19
BOFH: So you want to have your computer switched out for something faster? It's time to learn from the master
Corporate will make you jump through hoops – but there's always a window
Software
Microsoft under fire again from open-source .NET devs: Hot Reload feature pulled for sake of Visual Studio sales
Windows giant has a funny way of 'loving' Free software
On Call
How to keep a support contract: Make the user think they solved the problem
Look what you found! Aren't you clever!
Software
GIMP 2.99.8 is here but what's happened to 3.0? If only stuff would not break all the time
Keeping up with technology changes 'taking a toll on development'
OSes
Microsoft emits more Win 11 fixes for AMD speed issues and death by PowerShell bug
Names November as the month for Win 10 H2 update – then reveals major new feature won’t arrive on time
STORIES
Software
If your apps or gadgets break down on Sunday, this may be why: Gpsd bug to roll back clocks to 2002
Alternative headline: Yet another widely used project maintained thanklessly by 'some random person in Nebraska'
19 Oct 10:43 | 55
Software
Amid drama at .NET Foundation, Microsoft's De Icaza reveals it was meant to be like GNOME Foundation
Which it isn't, as illustrated by exec director of the F# Foundation
18 Oct 15:45 | 11
Software
EasyJet flight loadsheet snafu caused by software 'code errors' says UK safety agency
System 'operating outside of the original design specification' said AAIB
18 Oct 13:45 | 84
OSes
Microsoft admits to yet more printing problems in Windows as back-at-the-office folks asked for admin credentials
Saving the forests by making printing even harder
18 Oct 13:00 | 43
Updated
Give us your biometric data to get your lunch in 5 seconds, UK schools tell children
Facial recognition for meal payment system works for kids, supplier says
18 Oct 12:15 | 127
Review
Ubuntu 21.10: Plan to do yourself an Indri? Here's what's inside... including a bit of GNOME schooling
Plus: Rounded corners make GNOME 40 look like Windows 11
18 Oct 10:45 | 17
In brief
Bank manager tricked into handing $35m to scammers using fake 'deep voice' tech
Plus: Microsoft Translator machine learning software now supports over 100 languages
16 Oct 11:01 | 26
Software
Computer scientists at University of Edinburgh contemplate courses without 'Alice' and 'Bob'
Academics advised to consider excluding certain terminology for the sake of inclusivity
15 Oct 20:56 | 282
Databases
Spanner in the works: The goal is not 100% compatibility, Google says of PostgreSQL interface
Meanwhile, Yugabyte says PostgreSQL compatibility for its distributed database dates back to 2019
15 Oct 13:28 | 5
Software
Citrix has built a browser, and lost a CEO
Chrome, Edge, and Opera can rest easy – this one's designed just to run virtual apps Citrix already manages
15 Oct 04:54 | 3
OSes
Devuan debuts version 4.0 – as usual without a hint of the hated
Devuan debuts version 4.0 – as usual without a hint of the hated systemd
Three init systems offered – natch – plus lots of desktop love, and a warning of some
exim oddities15 Oct 01:58 | 45
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14 Oct 18:00 |
OSes
Ubuntu 21.10 brings GNOME 40 debut and a focus on devs
Also: Why Canonical thinks Ubuntu GUI on Windows 11 matters
14 Oct 17:03 | 27
OSes
Bad news, AMD fans: This week's Windows 11 update didn't fix your performance woes (they may be worse)
A new patch next week might
14 Oct 13:45 | 25
Devops
Want a piece of GitLab? It's going to cost you: IPO price per share settles at $77
One-stop shop all the way to the bank
14 Oct 13:00 | 6
Virtualization
Google adds VM support to Anthos, admits not everyone is ready for containerised everything
VMware will love this – it works by connecting to vSphere or by managing VMs with Anthos
14 Oct 08:03 | 6
