JavaScript is everywhere. It’s the most accessible programming language out there. Just press F12 in your browser, and you’re coding in JavaScript. That simplicity has helped create one of the biggest and most diverse ecosystems in tech. But with great reach comes great responsibility—and some risks. Over nearly 30 years, JavaScript has grown and improved
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A new open-source AI model from Switzerland is turning heads. Called Apertus, it’s a large language model (LLM) developed by Swiss universities and the Swiss National Supercomputing Centre. They say it’s one of the most powerful open-source AI platforms ever made. While it isn’t the biggest out there, it’s still impressive. It’s been tested to
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Microsoft has made available the source code for an early version of BASIC developed back in 1976. This code was originally created for the MOS 6502 processor, which powered many of the first home computers. Now, version 1.1 of this classic code is out on GitHub, and it’s licensed under the MIT license, meaning anyone
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If you’ve ever needed to create a presentation for a meeting, training, or team update, Google Slides is a handy tool to have in your back pocket. It’s a simple web app that helps you build, edit, and share slide decks easily. Plus, everything is stored safely in the cloud with Google Drive, so you
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A team of Swiss institutions has made a big splash in the world of artificial intelligence with the release of a fully open-source AI model. Named Apertus, which means “open” in Latin, this project aims to promote transparency and inclusivity in AI development. Created by experts from EPFL, ETH Zurich, and the Swiss National Supercomputing
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MongoDB just had a strong quarter, but what might actually help it grow even more is something that’s often seen as a threat. That’s the new DocumentDB project hosted by the Linux Foundation. It’s an open source, MongoDB-compatible database that’s based on Postgres. Some see this as competition, but it could also be a huge
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Imagine managing billions of documents at lightning-fast speeds. Traditional enterprise content management (ECM) systems can struggle with such large volumes. Now, a new open-source solution from Hyland promises to change that. It’s an AI-ready cloud repository built to handle massive data loads efficiently and securely. What Makes This Cloud Repository Stand Out? This new repository
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Python developers have a lot to be excited about lately. New tools like PyApp and uv are making it easier than ever to package, run, and develop Python applications. These innovations are helping solve longstanding problems in the Python world, especially around distribution and concurrency. Plus, there are fresh updates on how to leverage Python’s
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A new version of LibreOffice has just come out, but it’s not compatible with all computers. The latest release, version 25.8, can’t run on 32-bit PCs or older Windows versions like Windows 7 and 8. The Document Foundation launched this update earlier this month, and it quickly gained over 640,000 downloads in the first week.
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Decentralized artificial intelligence is gaining attention as a way to give more people control over advanced tech. Instead of a few big companies dominating AI development, this approach aims to open up opportunities for individuals and smaller groups. As the idea moves closer to reality, many wonder if it can really deliver on its promise
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