A new BBC report uncovers some of the strangest real-world cases where outdated versions of Windows are still powering critical systems. One example is a hospital elevator in New York City, spotted this year, which still runs on Windows XP; the final version of that OS lost extended support from......
OpenAI launches Codex, a new AI coding agent for software development
OpenAI has introduced Codex, a new AI-powered coding agent now available as a research preview to select ChatGPT subscribers. This launch marks a significant milestone for the company, signaling its ambition to redefine how software engineers interact with artificial intelligence in their daily workflows. Read Entire Article
Nvidia driver enables RTX 5000 GPU support on Intel Core 2 CPUs – with a catch
The key to this surprising development lies in a single instruction: POPCNT, or "Population Count." This CPU-level instruction is used to calculate the number of bits set in a binary value, which is vital for many low-level operations in modern software. Until now, Nvidia's drivers required this instruction, excluding older......
Microsoft’s cringey ad boasts that top Copilot+ PCs are 58% faster than the discontinued, year-old MacBook Air M3
Microsoft's 12-second ad, which doesn't exactly scream high-end production values, was shown on the official Windows YouTube channel. The announcer excitedly boasts that "Top Copilot+ PCs are up to 58% faster than MacBook Air with M3." Just to ensure the point is driven home, he adds, "That's right, faster than......
Italy fines thousands as crackdown on pirate IPTV targets viewers
In a significant escalation of its campaign against illegal streaming, Italy has begun issuing fines to thousands of individuals who subscribed to pirate IPTV services. This move follows a recent memorandum of understanding among the Prosecutor's Office, the Guardia di Finanza (a military police force in Italy), and the country's......
Which one of these features was available on the 1982 Epson HX-20 notebook computer?
The world's first handheld computer had a feature you'd never expect – can you guess it? Read Entire Article
New standards for Oklahoma high school students promote misinformation about the 2020 election
Beginning next school year, the curriculum standards for Oklahoma high school students will including conspiracy theories about the 2020 presidential election
The FBI is investigating the explosion at a California fertility clinic as an act of terrorism
A law enforcement official says the person believed responsible for an explosion at a California fertility clinic posted online ramblings including a belief that the world should not be populated
Mexican tall ship strikes Brooklyn Bridge, snapping masts and injuring sailors
A Mexican navy sailing ship hit the Brooklyn Bridge during a promotional tour in New York City
FDA approves Novavax COVID-19 shot but with unusual restrictions
The Food and Drug Administration has approved Novavax's COVID-19 vaccine but with unusual restrictions