Articles for category: Software (Tech & Development)

March 9, 2025

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March 9, 2025

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OpenAI Introduces Software Engineering Benchmark

OpenAI has introduced the SWE-Lancer benchmark, to evaluate the capabilities of advanced AI language models in real-world freelance software engineering tasks. The benchmark draws from a dataset of over 1,400 tasks sourced from Upwork, with a total value of $1 million. These tasks include both independent coding activities and managerial decision-making, ranging in complexity and payout to simulate real-world freelance scenarios. The SWE-Lancer project emphasizes rigorous evaluations that reflect the economic value and complexities of software engineering. It employs advanced end-to-end testing methods verified by professional engineers to assess model performance in practical settings. Despite recent advancements in AI language

March 9, 2025

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Developer guilty of using kill switch to sabotage employer’s systems

A software developer has been found guilty of sabotaging his ex-employer’s systems by running custom malware and installing a “kill switch” after being demoted at the company. Davis Lu, 55, of Houston, was a software developer for an Ohio company, reportedly Eaton Corp, from November 2007 to October 2019. Eaton Corporation is a global power management company that provides electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical solutions for various industries. Following a corporate restructuring in 2018, Lu lost responsibilities at his job and was found guilty of sabotaging his employer’s computer systems and network with custom malware and kill switches. The malicious activities included code that

March 9, 2025

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Broadcom’s bold VMware strategy pays off financially, but customers are unhappy with price hikes

Bottom line: Broadcom’s acquisition of VMware has yielded impressive financial results, according to the company’s recent quarterly earnings report. For the quarter ending February 2, Broadcom reported revenue of $14.92 billion, marking a significant 25% year-over-year increase. Net income surged to $5.5 billion, a remarkable 315% rise compared to the same period last year. A key driver of this growth is the integration of VMware into Broadcom’s infrastructure software business unit, which posted revenue of $6.7 billion in Q1 2025 – up from $4.55 billion in the same quarter last year. Although Broadcom no longer reports VMware’s revenue separately, the

March 9, 2025

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PSA: The Longer You Wait To File Your Taxes Online, The More You’ll Pay

Our Tax Software Picks See at Cash App A free option that’s great for confident filers Cash App Taxes See at TaxSlayer Best tax filing service for freelancers, gig workers and sole proprietors TaxSlayer Tax season kicks off each year when the IRS startes accepting tax returns at the end of January. But a little-known open secret that I’ve learned as a tax editor is that the early weeks of tax season are also when taxpayers can expect the best deals for filing their taxes online. When the calendar shifts to late February and early March, popular services like TurboTax,

March 9, 2025

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Retroid offered very limited returns for its unfixable handheld

The Retroid Pocket Mini has an unfixable issue that’s causing certain graphical effects for emulated games not to work properly. Retroid, the China-based company that makes the Pocket Mini, announced on Discord that it will accept returns of the device but only during a limited March 8th to March 14th window — and capped at just 200 returns from owners who live outside of China, as RetroHandhelds reports. Earlier in the week, the outlet says Retroid acknowledged it couldn’t fix the issue, which affects how the screen shows scanline and pixel grid shaders used to give classic emulated games the

March 9, 2025

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You can now play Donkey Kong ‘94 through Nintendo Switch Online

Nintendo added an absolute gem to its Switch Online library of classic titles this week: the 1994 Game Boy game, Donkey Kong. The beloved game arrives alongside the 1995 puzzle game, Mario’s Picross. Both are available now for Nintendo Switch Online subscribers, right in time for Mario Day (March 10). Donkey Kong built upon the arcade game that came before it, and features roughly 100 stages. The story should feel pretty familiar even to those who don’t have a nostalgic connection to it — Donkey Kong has kidnapped a beautiful woman (Pauline) and Mario is in hot pursuit to rescue

March 9, 2025

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New research shows bigger animals get more cancer, defying decades-old belief

The answer lies in how quickly body size evolves. We found that birds and mammals that reached large sizes more rapidly have reduced cancer prevalence. For example, the common dolphin, Delphinus delphis evolved to reach its large body size—along with most other whales and dolphins (referred to as cetaceans) about three times faster than other mammals. However, cetaceans tend to have less cancer than expected. Larger species face higher cancer risks but those that reached that size rapidly evolved mechanisms for mitigating it, such as lower mutation rates or enhanced DNA repair mechanisms. So rather than contradicting Cope’s rule, our

March 8, 2025

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Snack Makers Are Removing Fake Colors From Processed Foods

“PepsiCo is launching a new product, Simply Ruffles Hot & Spicy, which uses natural ingredients like tomato powder and red chile pepper instead of artificial dyes,” reports Bloomberg. But it’s part of a larger trend: In one of the final acts of President Joe Biden’s administration, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration banned Red No. 3, effective in January 2027 for food, one of a handful of synthetic colors that have become something of a symbol of all that is wrong with the American food system and the ultraprocessed foods that dominate it. Putting Red No. 3 aside, the rest

March 8, 2025

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Common Pitfalls That Can Make Your AWS Cloud Bill Balloon

Cloud Services are a fantastic tool for businesses to grow and innovate. But if you’re not careful, its flexibility can lead to some surprises when the bill arrives. Many people end up paying way more than they expected because of simple mistakes or oversights. Some of the most common mistakes that can cause your Cloud bill to balloon and how you can avoid them, with a focus on AWS. Unmonitored and Unused Resources One of the biggest culprits behind a high AWS bill is leaving resources running when they’re not being used. Think about it: if you forget to turn