Category: Computing

March 30, 2023

MariaDB is adding features such as serverless analytics and cost management to the new release of its managed database-as-a-service (DBaaS) SkySQL, it said Thursday. SkySQL, which is a managed instance of the MariaDB platform, offers OLAP (online analytical processing) and […]

March 27, 2023

AI-driven software development is no longer a futuristic dream. With GitHub Copilot, more than 1.2 million developers already rely on artificial intelligence to generate code on their behalf, saving them time (and their companies money). But while we tend to […]

March 27, 2023

Microsoft is now allowing Teams users to create a 3D avatar to use in meetings instead of being on camera or even needing a webcam. Originally announced in 2021, Microsoft has been testing these 3D avatars over the past year […]

March 24, 2023

Cloud-based repository hosting service GitHub said it took the step of replacing its RSA SSH host key used to secure Git operations “out of an abundance of caution” after it was briefly exposed in a public repository. The activity, which […]

March 24, 2023

Fermyon Technologies has published Spin 1.0, the first stable release of the company’s open source framework for building event-driven microservice applications with WebAssembly. Spin 1.0 was formally introduced on March 22. With Spin, developers can build WebAssembly microservices and web […]

March 24, 2023

Intel’s latest graphics driver chopped its download size from 1.6GB to 604MB. The optimization brings the GPU newcomer’s software closer to its competitors without compromising on features or performance. The company credits the accomplishment to improved compression, indicating that the […]

March 23, 2023

Oracle is adding new machine learning features to its data analytics cloud service MySQL HeatWave.MySQL HeatWave combines OLAP (online analytical processing), OLTP (online transaction processing), machine learning, and AI-driven automation in a single MySQL database. The new machine learning capabilities […]

March 23, 2023

You have probably read a lot about the major changes brought on by AI technology in recent months. Many people have called 2023 “the year of AI.” Every day we hear new stories about miraculous breakthroughs caused by ChatGPT and […]

March 22, 2023

The maritime sector is an integral component of the global economy, and its necessity is emphasized more than ever because trade and relations between nations will halt without it. It serves as the hub for global cargo transportation, and the […]

March 21, 2023

Huang noted numerous examples of Nvidia’s ecosystem in action, including Microsoft 365 and Azure users gaining access to a platform for building virtual worlds, and Amazon using simulation capabilities to train autonomous warehouse robots. He also mentioned the rapid rise […]

March 20, 2023

Windows 11 users that have applied the latest feature / bug fix update are complaining about storage performance. The impact appears to be quite severe for those affected, with some talking about transfer performance being halved, others saying OS and […]

March 20, 2023

Attackers have the ability not only to manipulate software, but also to tamper with the hardware. A team from Bochum is devising methods to detect such tampering. Security gaps exist not only in software, but also directly in hardware. Attackers […]

March 17, 2023

Cloud-using industries such as banking, insurance, healthcare, and the public sector face additional challenges complying with laws and requirements within specific regions. This has increased the demand for sovereign clouds. This cloud architecture approach seems to fly under everyone’s radar; […]

March 17, 2023

The KB5023706 update for Windows 11 22H2, codenamed Moment 2, brought the usual improvements, fixes, and features to Microsoft’s operating system, including a search bar in Task Manager, and a tablet-optimized taskbar. As is par for the course for Windows […]

March 15, 2023

AMD introduced its latest EPYC Embedded 9004-series processors featuring its Zen 4 microarchitecture at the Embedded World 2023 trade show. The new CPUs pack up to 96 cores and are aimed at storage, networking, firewall/security, and industrial applications. AMD’s lineup […]

March 15, 2023

Titaniam’s CEO, Arti Raman, shares three methods companies can use to prevent data exfiltration in the case of a system breach, as well as an explanation of what data exfiltration is. In a world increasingly powered by data, protecting that […]

March 14, 2023

Enterprise software provider Tibco is releasing a new version of its data visualization and analytics platform, Spotfire 12.2, with new features that focus on aiding developers and bolstering the software’s ability to act as an end-to-end system combining data science, […]

March 14, 2023

JavaScript has become a very important programming language since it was first developed in 1995. The programming language has become even more valuable in a world governed by artificial intelligence. A number of JavaScript programmers are developing AI applications for […]

March 13, 2023

According to Bloomberg, OpenAI trained ChatGPT on a supercomputer Microsoft built from tens of thousands of Nvidia A100 GPUs. Microsoft announced a new array utilizing Nvidia’s newer H100 GPUs this week. The challenge facing the companies started in 2019 after […]

March 13, 2023

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is one of the standard-bearers in global cybersecurity. The U.S.-based institute’s cybersecurity framework helps organizations of all sizes understand, manage, and reduce their cyber-risk levels and better protect their data. Its importance […]