UNIX V4 tape recovered — early C-based UNIX kernel booted and runs again
TL;DR A 1970s nine-track tape containing UNIX V4 — the first edition where much of the kernel was in C…
Virgin Atlantic launches web-based AI travel agent built with OpenAI
TL;DR Virgin Atlantic has deployed an AI travel agent called Concierge on its website, developed by UK consultancy Tomoro in…
Rising memory costs force a rethink of software bloat and efficiency
TL;DR Memory prices have surged amid growing datacenter demand, prompting an opinion push for developers to cut back on software…
Windows trials a wider Run dialog in Insider builds — how to enable it
TL;DR Microsoft is testing a longer Run dialog in Windows 11 Insider Beta and Dev channels. Insiders on build 26220.7523…
Microsoft issues out-of-band patch to fix December Message Queuing bug
TL;DR Microsoft released an out-of-band update to address a Message Queuing (MSMQ) problem introduced by its December 2025 update. The…
Starlink satellite malfunctions, releases debris and will reenter Earth’s atmosphere
TL;DR A Starlink satellite suffered an onboard anomaly that cut communications, vented propellant and released debris while tumbling in low…
Data from 21,000 Nissan customers exposed after breach of Red Hat-managed server
TL;DR Nissan disclosed that personal information for about 21,000 customers of its Fukuoka sales unit was accessed after an intrusion…
ServiceNow to buy Armis for $7.75B to embed real-time security data
TL;DR ServiceNow has agreed to acquire cybersecurity firm Armis for $7.75 billion, a deal due to close in the second…
US Targets China’s ‘Dominance’ in Legacy Chips with Zero-Percent Tariffs
TL;DR The U.S. has announced tariffs on semiconductors imported from China tied to a probe of Beijing’s push for dominance…
Microsoft aims to replace its entire C/C++ codebase with Rust by 2030
TL;DR Microsoft distinguished engineer Galen Hunt said the company intends to move its C and C++ code to Rust, setting…