Category: System Software

November 9, 2023

Apple today introduced a new firmware update for the AirPods Pro 2, including both the Lightning model and the new USB-C model. The new firmware is version 6B32, up from the 6A305 firmware introduced in October. Apple does not provide […]

October 30, 2023

Formal systems verification, which mathematically proves that code is secure in all circumstances, is a relatively new technology. Software is getting more complex and harder to get right using traditional software testing techniques. Making software correct, safe, and secure is […]

October 12, 2023

In addition to an expressive macro system and a limited form of C++ interoperability, Swift 5.9, now officially available, also introduces parameter packs, ownership-based memory management, and more. InfoQ already covered Swift’s macro system when it was first announced at […]

October 4, 2023

In the ever-evolving world of Java enterprise applications, efficient data integration and persistence are crucial for building robust and scalable systems. The Jakarta Data specification helps with data handling. This framework simplifies data integration, supports polyglot persistence, and unifies Jakarta […]

October 4, 2023

With tvOS 17, Apple added Enhance Dialogue for Apple TV 4K users. To take advantage of this feature, users need the newer set-top boxes in addition to a pair of HomePod 2 speakers. Now, according to X user Sigmund Judge, […]

September 22, 2023

Computer scientists have developed a new tool that enables quicker and more accurate detection of money laundering, with the ability to scan 50 million transactions in less than a second. Researchers from the Department of Informatics have designed an entirely […]

September 15, 2023

Microsoft released 59 updates in its September Patch Tuesday release, with critical patches for Microsoft Office and Visual Studio, and continued the trend of including non-Microsoft applications in its update cycle. (Notepad++ is a notable addition, with Autodesk returning with […]

September 12, 2023

It’s the beginning of the end for third-party printer drivers in Windows, according to a support document the company released earlier this month. Instead of bespoke drivers for individual printers and scanners, Windows will rely on its built-in universal “class […]

August 30, 2023

All Studio Display models are able to receive over-the-air firmware updates, but this firmware update is limited to Macs that are running the new macOS Sonoma operating system at the current time. ‌macOS Sonoma‌ is also being beta tested. Studio […]

August 28, 2023

Linus Torvalds announced on Sunday that the work on Linux 6.5 is now complete. The outspoken Finnish software engineer who brought the Free Open Source kernel to the world said that he did not find any valid excuse to delay […]

August 23, 2023

Most people who use Mac computers are happy with MacOS as a platform and have no need for Windows. If that describes you — great! However, some of us Mac users benefit from being able to run the Windows operating […]

August 11, 2023

With its August Patch Tuesday release, Microsoft pushed out 90 updates for the Windows and Office platforms. The latest fixes include another update for Microsoft Exchange (along with with a warning about failed updates to Exchange Server 2016 and 2019) […]

July 31, 2023

There are specific fonts that are considered almost universal for many purposes. Consider the following list: Times New Roman Arial Black Arial Comic Sans MS Courier New Impact Verdana You don’t have to be a font geek (insert Brick Heck […]

June 13, 2023

Microsoft with its experimental DeviceScript technology is extending its TypeScript language to tiny IoT devices. An open source project introduced by Microsoft Research in May, DeviceScript brings a TypeScript developer experience to low-resource, microcontroller-based devices, including the ESP32 and RP2040 […]

June 9, 2023

visionOS is the announced operating system for Apple’s first spatial computer, Vision Pro. While it was first rumored to be called xrOS – it was even called that way internally – Apple decided on this other name, probably for marketing […]

June 5, 2023

Google and Bazel consulting firm Aspect announced version 1.0 of Bazel plugin rules_oci. Aimed to simplify secure container image creation using Bazel with special emphasis on Distroless images, the new plugin obsoletes rules_docker and improves it on a number of […]

June 5, 2023

Google and Bazel consulting firm Aspect announced version 1.0 of Bazel plugin rules_oci. Aimed to simplify secure container image creation using Bazel with special emphasis on Distroless images, the new plugin obsoletes rules_docker and improves it on a number of […]

May 26, 2023

Neural radiance fields (NeRFs) are advanced machine learning techniques that can generate three-dimensional (3D) representations of objects or environments from two-dimensional (2D) images. As these techniques can model complex real-world environments realistically and in detail, they could greatly support robotics […]

May 26, 2023

In today’s fast-paced and highly competitive business landscape, organizations strive to achieve operational excellence to gain a competitive edge and drive growth. One key tool that has revolutionized the way businesses operate is erp system software in pakistan. With its […]

May 16, 2023

A digital twin is a technically exact, virtual replica of an object or process that’s twinned to its real-world counterpart via data and information feeds. It’s a design and testing approach that’s attracting a growing number of adopters. At their […]