Microsoft has set a goal to eliminate every line of C and C++ code by 2030, replacing it with Rust. The plan hinges on AI and algorithms to rewrite massive codebases at a scale of “1 engineer, 1 month, 1 million lines of code.” A new job posting seeks a Principal Software Engineer to help build the
Axiado has secured over $100 million in new funding to develop its hardware-anchored security chips for AI data centers. The round was led by Maverick Silicon, signaling strong investor belief in this specialized approach to infrastructure protection.
Mozilla’s new CEO, Anthony Enzor-Demeo, is steering Firefox toward becoming a “modern AI browser.” The plan has sparked user concern, leading to a promise of a definitive “AI Kill Switch” coming in Q1 of 2026.
Sandfall Interactive’s Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has lost its Indie Game Awards. The committee revoked the Game of the Year and Debut Game titles days after the December 18th ceremony due to the use of generative AI assets, violating strict rules.
Windows Fast Startup promises faster boot times, but it’s a legacy feature that can cause major headaches. From preventing Windows updates from applying correctly to locking partitions for dual-boot users, its risks often outweigh its minimal benefits on modern SSDs.
Anna’s Archive, a shadow library, has backed up a huge chunk of Spotify’s catalog. The 300-terabyte archive aims to preserve music forever, but Spotify calls it an unlawful attack. This is a new front in the digital preservation war.
Hideo Kojima is teasing that his mysterious Xbox project, OD, holds a major secret for those who watch its trailer obsessively. He calls the game, co-written with Jordan Peele, a “completely new medium” built with Microsoft’s help.
The Adani Group is considering building nuclear power plants specifically to fuel its aggressive push into AI data centers in India. The company plans to develop over one gigawatt of data center capacity and sees potential for 50GW of renewable demand from the sector alone. This comes as India’s dat
Starting a business is about to get even harder. According to a new column, the “affordability crisis” is creating two major hurdles that could crush early-stage companies in 2026, forcing a brutal rethink of funding and hiring strategies.
While European countries like France legally protect workers from after-hours emails, the American work culture glorifies constant availability. The idea of a formal “right to disconnect” faces massive hurdles in the US, from corporate resistance to deep-seated cultural beliefs about productivity.
