Re:invent
AWS previews SDKs for Rust, Kotlin, Swift, and Amplify Studio for rapid web apps
Plus: Why company foresees growth of Rust, already widely used internally
03 Dec 15:43 |
Applications
Applications
Santa's sack is bulging with browsers: Vivaldi 5.0 arrives full of festive cheer
Keeping one's privates private
02 Dec 17:00 | 10
Applications
AsmREPL: Wing your way through x86-64 assembly language
Assemblers unite
30 Nov 18:59 | 15
Applications
Microsoft adds Buy Now, Pay Later financing option to Edge – and everyone hates it
There's always Use Another Browser
30 Nov 17:00 | 69
Applications
Think that spreadsheet in your company's accounts dept is old? 70 years ago, LEO ran the first business app
Mods to the design of EDSAC were 'considerable' says boffin
30 Nov 09:30 | 82
Applications
Chat among yourselves: New EU law may force the big IM platforms to open up
Send an iMessage to Facebook, and we'll talk
26 Nov 20:36 | 35
Applications
Bad news for Tencent: Chinese companies steer employees away from Weixin or WeChat
Middle Kingdom's internet giant: It's a switch to enterprise apps. Try ours?
26 Nov 14:27 | 15
Applications
Munich mk2? Germany's Schleswig-Holstein plans to switch 25,000 PCs to LibreOffice
Another German region tries to ditch closed code for open source
22 Nov 12:22 | 128
Updated
Education Software Solutions tells school customers: We are moving to 3-year licensing contracts and so are you
Some punters not happy with former Capita-owned biz, now under control of Montagu Private Equity
16 Nov 11:47 | 29
Applications
Microsoft engineer fixes enterprise-level Chromium bug students could exploit to cheat in online tests
Ability to block 'view source' for specific URLs hasn't actually worked for years
12 Nov 22:40 | 58
Applications
Apps made with Google's Flutter may fritter away CPU cycles. Here's what the web giant intends to do about it
Chocolate Factory's cross-platform framework seems to struggle to craft efficient desktop software
12 Nov 01:44 | 36
Applications
In the spirit of open government, France dumps 9,067 repos online to show off its FOSS credentials
Have a gander at la République's open-source inner workings
11 Nov 19:05 | 4
Applications
Epic battle latest: Judge reminds Apple it has 30 days to let apps link out to non-Apple payment systems
Cupertino tells The Reg it will fight on
11 Nov 01:29 | 16
Applications
Here's a couple who deserve each other: Facebook links Workplace enterprise offering to Microsoft Teams
Group communication app integration breaks down barriers and whatever
10 Nov 21:43 | 4
Applications
'Automate or die!' Gartner reckons most biz apps will be developed via low-code by the people who use them
Also: AI is near the 'trough of disillusionment'
10 Nov 19:40 | 28
Applications
Going Ubuntu on an M1 Mac with Multipass: Thanks VM, it's Linux on the desktop
Command line fun on Apple silicon with Canonical's lightweight VM manager
09 Nov 14:04 | 5
Analysis
Dynamics 365 facelift shows Microsoft trying to compete with the supply chain and process mining big dogs
Azure, Teams, Office integration might offer a leg-up, though
04 Nov 09:15 | 3
Ignite
What a Mesh: Microsoft puts Office in the Loop, adds mixed reality tech to Teams
Vid chat app gets 3D virtual meetings while users hope for more reliable connections
02 Nov 16:08 | 41
Opinion
Google's 'Be Evil' business transformation is complete: Time for the end game
I've read this stuff, says one dev. 'Either Google is screwed, or society is screwed'
01 Nov 09:27 | 180
Hands on
Windows Subsystem for Android: What's the point?
Project Astoria – which evolved into Windows Subsystem for Linux – returns with its original intent
29 Oct 09:30 | 49
Popular
Analysis
NixOS and the changing face of Linux operating systems
As with packaging systems, lightweight efficient approaches look set to lose out
Personal Tech
You've seen the Raspberry Pi CM4 in a mini-ITX case. Now here's four in a mini-ITX case
How to coordinate 16 Arms
Interview
Why your external monitor looks awful on Arm-based Macs, the open source fix – and the guy who wrote it
Q&A with the developer of BetterDummy: from macOS secrets to his motivations
On-Prem
Co-Operative Bank today 'terminated' Capita's outsourcing contract years before it was due to expire
Services ops for mortgages to go back in-house, says High Street lender, can't say how many to TUPE across
On Call
How do you call support when the telephones go TITSUP*?
Fix the printer, fix the phones
Security
BadgerDAO DeFi defunded as hackers apparently nab millions in crypto tokens
Badger, badger, badger, coin theft, coin theft!
OSes
Microsoft makes tweaks to Windows 11 Start Menu for Insiders but stops short of mimicking Windows 10
If it's not broke, don't f- ... never mind
Personal Tech
Texas' anti-moderation social network law blocked by judge
Enforcing rules on content is in everybody's interest, court decides
Something for the Weekend, Sir?
A smarter alternative to password recognition could be right in front of us: Unique, invisible, maybe even deadly
Take your breath awayyyyyyyy
On-Prem
US trade watchdog opposes Nvidia's Arm buy, mostly over fears about datacentre innovation
FTC sues to block deal because it would be bad for competition
STORIES
Interview
The future: Windows streaming through notched Apple screens
Choice is the word for Jamf's Dean Hager
25 Oct 18:45 | 17
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
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 | 26
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 | 39
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 | 110
Analysis
Apple warns sideloading iOS apps will ruin everything
Opening the iOS ecosystem to competition would harm security and privacy, company says
14 Oct 01:03 | 132
Bork!Bork!Bork!
Happy birthday, Microsoft Money: Here's a cashpoint calamity for Windows and .NET
Weird all Jorvik
08 Oct 17:02 | 17
Applications
Learning app Duolingo sets its sights on the language of numbers
Aims to take kids from Instagram to integration with gamified approach
08 Oct 14:12 | 7
Applications
Zoom-o-cracy: Wales MP misses vote, allowing COVID-passport rule change, blames the IT dept
Senedd Cymru ICT crowd have earned their Friday beers
08 Oct 12:46 | 38
Applications
Want to support Firefox? Great, you'll have no problem with personalised, sponsored search suggestions then
Dark pattern consent dialog invites users to share their location with advertisers
08 Oct 11:08 | 88
Interview
Alternative search providers write letter to EU complaining that Google antitrust action achieved diddly-squat
'There's no independent search engine really, other than Google and Bing'
07 Oct 13:35 | 26
Applications
Progress report: Asahi Linux brings forth a usable basic desktop on Apple's M1
Drivers slip into the kernel as team ponders GPU hardware
06 Oct 17:27 | 20
Applications
Google Cloud UK boss boomerangs back to Salesforce to run freshly acquired Slack's EMEA ops
Just when I thought I was out, they pull me back in
05 Oct 14:58 | 1
Applications
Microsoft shows off Office 2021 for consumers ahead of the coming of Windows 11
5 October shaping up to be a big day in Redmond
04 Oct 13:02 | 71
Applications
Qlik bursts out of data visualization, makes play for automation
Sets sights on Salesforce and other SaaSy processes
01 Oct 15:34 |
Applications
What do iOS and Android have in common? Their apps suck at privacy, boffins say
Plus 'widespread potential violations of US, EU, UK privacy law' as an added bonus
30 Sep 22:01 | 21
Who, Me?
Don't touch that dial – the new guy just closed the application that no one is meant to close
An unexpected round of Just A Minute for a unsuspecting Weather Presenter
27 Sep 07:30 | 124
Applications
Google emits Chrome 94 with 'Idle Detection' API to detect user inactivity amid opposition
Mozilla, Apple register dismay as worries surface over privacy, potential crypto mining behind user's back
22 Sep 12:14 | 37
Analysis
Google experiments with user-choice-defying Android search box
Apple-flavored approach running as test 'for a small percentage of users'
22 Sep 10:43 | 41
Applications
Apple, Google yank opposition voting strategy app from Russian software stores
Oh, sorry, we thought you wanted us to obey the law?! – Silicon Valley
18 Sep 00:57 | 37
Applications
Google extends right-to-be-forgotten to app permissions on older Android devices
Software unused after a few months will lose access to sensitive features unless exempted
17 Sep 22:58 | 13
Applications
Microsoft doles out Office Long Term Servicing Channel for cloud refuseniks
Redmond doesn't do things by half – unless it's Long Term Support
17 Sep 19:57 | 15
Column
Measuring your carbon footprint? There's no app for that
Smartphones can keep us informed about everything other than environmental impact. That needs to change
15 Sep 07:15 | 58
Analysis
Sort-of Epic win as judge kills Apple ban on apps linking to outside payment systems
Games maker weakens iGiant's control over iOS, loses its antitrust claims
10 Sep 20:48 | 37
Applications
You can quote us on that: Workday scoops up job pricing specialist Zimit in focus on services
Ideally, will speed up biz's answer to the question: How much should we charge for that?
09 Sep 11:51 | 4
Applications
Google fiddles with cross-platform Flutter and Dart to boost performance, tooling
Devs also urged to ditch 'pedantic' lint rules
08 Sep 22:36 |
Applications
Browser-based video editor Clipchamp disappears into the bowels of Microsoft 365
Like Windows Movie Maker on the web
08 Sep 15:15 | 4
Applications
Software piracy pushes companies to be more competitive, study claims
So, do copy that floppy?
04 Sep 00:27 | 28
Something for the Weekend, Sir?
A speech recognition app goes into a bar. Speak up if you’ve heard it already
Listen to me, Palmer, now listen to me
03 Sep 08:29 | 108
Applications
They've only gone and done it – South Korea forces Apple, Google to allow alternative app store payment systems
Big Tech warns favoring SK players won't go down well – yet South Korea loves its software
01 Sep 02:29 | 11
Applications
'Apps for GNOME' site aims to improve discovery of the project's best applications
A sprinkling of Rust and presto! A new multi-language web site appears
27 Aug 18:05 | 10
Applications
'Unicorn' startup CEO faked sales figures, deals to trick investors, prosecutors claim
Co-founder of mobile dev biz HeadSpin Manish Lachwani charged with fraud
26 Aug 23:35 | 18
Applications
South Korea may ban Apple, Google from forcing store payment systems on app devs
Korean firms also keen to be your Seoul provider, says expert
26 Aug 18:23 | 8
Applications
Microsoft reminds Azure App Service users that community support for Java 7 ends soon – shift to version 8 or beyond
This is your one-year warning
26 Aug 13:28 |
Bork!Bork!Bork!
Lost in IKEA? So, it seems, is Windows
Microsoft would like to know your location. Bedroom furniture or homewares?
25 Aug 10:17 | 36
Applications
British teachers' pensions set to be released from Capita's grasp after nearly 30 years
Contract first signed in 1996 comes to an end in 2025
24 Aug 09:32 | 34
Applications
'Not great, but usable': GNOME desktop boots on Asahi Linux for Apple M1
Should 'run like a dream' when everything's done, says dev
23 Aug 14:38 | 20
Applications
Singapore, Australia successfully trial blockchain-greased customs system
Who knew that verifiable and digital documentation might move a little faster than paper?
23 Aug 01:15 | 4
Applications
Trust Facebook to find a way to make video conferencing more miserable and tedious
Yes, it involves VR. Meanwhile, in the real world, the FTC would like a chat about competition
19 Aug 20:33 | 62
Applications
LibreOffice 7.2 brings improved but still imperfect Microsoft Office compatibility
Also: Native for Apple Silicon but with health warning
19 Aug 12:34 | 81
Applications
Google Groups kills RSS support without notice
Chocolate Factory mum as remaining feed fans search for alternatives
16 Aug 23:28 | 35
Applications
Internet Explorer 3.0 turns 25. One of its devs recalls how it ended marriages – and launched amazing careers
Revisit the browser wars, we shall
16 Aug 07:58 | 76
Analysis
Amazon Game Studios to its own devs: All your codebase doesn't belong to us
E-goliath's subsidiary drops 'draconian' contract terms that absorbed personal work, demanded license rights
13 Aug 21:07 | 18
Applications
Thunderbird 91 lands: Now native on Apple Silicon, swaps 'master' for 'primary' password, and more
Project said to be well resourced, lots of tweaks in new version, plenty more to do
12 Aug 19:49 | 55
Applications
Microsoft's axeman cometh for OneDrive sync app on older versions of macOS
Bye Sierra
10 Aug 13:34 | 11
Applications
Google hits undo on Chrome browser alert change that broke websites, web apps
'This is peak Chrome; a reasonably good idea hampered because it was pushed out thoughtlessly'
05 Aug 07:20 | 43
Applications
Google Play puts Android apps on notice: No naughty JavaScript, Python, Lua
And come April next year, accurate disclosures of personal data usage will be required
29 Jul 23:58 | 11
Applications
Privacy proves elusive in Google's Privacy Sandbox
Like FLoC, FLEDGE isn't yet ready to fly for web-based ads, judging from this proof-of-concept exploit code
29 Jul 19:55 | 17
Applications
Microsoft's new 'power app converging model' hits public preview with Custom Pages
Aims to heal perplexing split between Canvas and Model-driven apps
29 Jul 11:28 | 3
Applications
A bunch of apps will be able to bypass Microsoft's new store and use own update methods
Risky and annoying?
27 Jul 16:00 | 46
Applications
SAP's home crowd fails to RISE to the bait with lift-and-shift-to-the-cloud offer
German-speaking user group takes dismal view of scheme's value
23 Jul 12:15 | 6
Applications
Open-source dev and critic of Beijing claims Audacity owner Muse threatened him with deportation to China in row over copyright
'Who knows how he may be received...'
20 Jul 21:24 | 48
Review
Open-source RAW image editor Darktable releases major update to version 3.6 – and it's very accessible
RTFM: Read the [fine] manual
19 Jul 09:15 | 15
Applications
Refreshing: An Office update that won't frighten the horses
Microsoft reins in some of its excesses with a visual tidy-up
16 Jul 19:09 | 36
Who, Me? Updated
Ah, I see you found my PowerShell script called 'SiteReview' – that does not mean what you think it means
It's certainly not for that
12 Jul 07:47 | 104
Applications
Google herds FLoC back to the lab for undisclosed post-third-party-cookie ad tech modifications
Privacy advocates say surgery on bird-themed system must happen in public
08 Jul 23:11 | 13
Applications
Three-dozen US states plus DC sue Google over Play Store's revenue cut, payment system, and more
Chocolate Factory rolls its eyes at 'meritless' antitrust lawsuit
08 Jul 01:49 | 12
Applications
Sing a song of Office, a pocketful of why: ARM64 version running in a Pi
When the Pi was loaded/ with native Windows 11 bling... wasn’t it quite Armful, a somewhat speedy thing
05 Jul 21:08 | 20
Applications
Oh dear, Universal Windows Platform: Microsoft says 'no plans to release WinUI 3 for UWP in a stable way'
Focus is on persuading desktop developers to refresh applications for Windows 11
02 Jul 05:37 | 21
Applications
Android devs prepare to hand over app-signing keys to Google from August
Android App Bundle required, APK submission no longer allowed
01 Jul 13:00 | 48
Applications
Revealed: Why Windows Task Manager took a cuddlier approach to (process) death and destruction
Won't someone think of the children
30 Jun 11:44 | 61
Applications
Five words everyone wants to hear: Microsoft has 'visually refreshed' Office
Plus great news for all seven of you: An ARM64 build of its software suite
29 Jun 17:36 | 85
Applications
Mysterious ‘security update’ to Google Drive cloud storage locker will break links to some files
Admins given a whole month to sort it out. Choose wisely — after July 23rd, users won't be told what's happening
24 Jun 05:06 | 14
Applications
Apple scrambles to quash iOS app sideloading demands with 'think of the children' defense
And if that doesn't work, terrorism or satanic panic next?
23 Jun 21:15 | 60
Applications
Spyware, trade-secret theft, and $30m in damages: How two online support partners spectacularly fell out
Chat-bot maker LivePerson wins lawsuit against call-center outfit [24]7.ai
18 Jun 22:54 | 16
Applications
Amazon notices Apple, Google cutting app store commission rates, follows suit
Keeps small-time devs on the reservation with AWS credits, too
18 Jun 20:37 | 12
Applications
Bad Apple Safari update breaks IndexedDB JavaScript API, upsets web apps
Developers fed up with iGiant neglecting non-native software
16 Jun 07:29 | 8
Applications
Women techs fume, offer crowdsourced fixes as Michelle Obama's online keynote crashes
'Unforeseen server conditions' blamed
11 Jun 20:08 | 17
Applications
Oracle and partners sued over claims they over-elevated NetSuite's capabilities
Maker of industrial lift gear claims fraud as software project sinks
10 Jun 21:55 | 9
Applications
Wine 6.0.1: For that one weird app on that one weird Mac
Wine64 support arrives for the Apple M1
10 Jun 10:01 | 28
Applications
Biden cancels Trump's bans on TikTok, WeChat, other Chinese apps
But executive order expands on supply chain security initiative with call for evidence-based vetting of technology
10 Jun 01:07 | 10
Who, Me?
That thing you were utterly sure would never happen? Yeah, well, guess what …
Never. Test. In. Production.
09 Jun 08:30 | 42
Sapphire Now
SAP's RISE 'yet to prove its worth in practice...' Key German user group offers giant a progress 'reality check'
Analysts say S/4HANA upgrades remain sluggish, and users want to see things RISE shine before committing
04 Jun 11:53 | 7
Applications
Oracle accused of eating software maker's lunch with hostile hiring, trade secret theft
CentralSquare says Big Red raided it for key staff
03 Jun 00:28 | 7
Applications
Firefox 89: Can this redesign stem browser's decline?
New visuals, simplified menus, though Mozilla has yet to fully state its position on 'privacy preserving ads'
01 Jun 22:51 | 190
Applications
Firefox to adopt Chrome's new approach to extensions – sans the part that threatens ad blockers
Mozilla says Google's content-filter API doesn't meet developer needs, others agree
28 May 00:47 | 28
Applications
What happens when a security hole is fixed in WebKit's source but not released as a patch by Apple? Let's find out
Three weeks and counting for Cupertino to update Safari's engine
27 May 21:42 | 11
Applications
US Patent Office to take only DOCX in future – or PDFs if you pay extra
Wow, we finally found a fan of XML
27 May 00:33 | 34
Applications
Let us Play: Smartphone brand Honor lets slip it has gained access to Google Mobile Services licences
Suggests sales of former Huawei sub might resurface
24 May 16:17 | 4
Applications
This week, Apple CEO Tim Cook faced surprisingly tough questioning from judge
iLeader defends iGiant's app oversight to keep people safe from 'toxic mess'
22 May 19:44 | 77
