Microsoft’s Code Revolution: 30% Now AI-Generated

April 29, 2025, 9:20 pm more...

In a surprising twist for the programming world, Microsoft’s CEO revealed that up to 30% of the company’s code is generated by artificial intelligence. This bold move highlights the tech giant’s rapid adaptation to AI trends—and plenty of debugging adventures still lie ahead.

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siliconangle.com / Satya Nadella says AI is now writing 30% of Microsoft’s code but real change is still many years away

cnbc.com / Satya Nadella says as much as 30% of Microsoft code is written by AI

techcrunch.com / Microsoft CEO says up to 30% of the company’s code was written by AI

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Meta energizes developers at inaugural LlamaCon with new AI API

April 29, 2025, 1:20 pm more...

At its first-ever LlamaCon, Meta unveiled its Llama API along with other AI innovations to win over developers. The company flexed its AI muscle with bold new tools aimed at stirring up enthusiasm in the tech community—even as skeptics wonder if this pitch will convert hardcore rivals.

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techcrunch.com / Meta’s LlamaCon was all about undercutting OpenAI

reuters.com/business / Meta introduces Llama application programming interface to attract AI developers - Reuters

cnet.com / Meta's First LlamaCon Shows the Tech Giant's Still Playing Catch-Up

venturebeat.com / Meta unleashes Llama API running 18x faster than OpenAI: Cerebras partnership delivers 2,600 tokens per second

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Parallels Desktop 20.3 Update Enhances Virtualization Features for Windows and Mac

April 29, 2025, 11:20 am more...

Parallels Desktop has released its 20.3 update, boasting enhanced support for Touch ID, OBS integration, and smoothed legacy emulation on M4 Macs. This update promises improved performance for virtual machines, delighting content creators and IT admins seeking seamless cross-platform operation.

appleinsider.com / Parallels Desktop 20.3 update adds Touch ID and OBS support

bgr.com / Parallels Desktop update boosts Windows legacy app performance on M4 Macs

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LG Phones’ Update Support Deadline Looms for Users

April 29, 2025, 9:20 am more...

LG phone users face an unwelcome wake‐up call as update support is set to end by June. With only two months left to secure the latest software before LG’s update servers go dark, customers are left juggling urgent downloads and nostalgic musings about their once-up-to-date devices.

cnet.com / Update Your LG Smartphone Now. In 2 Months, You Won't Be Able To

techspot.com / After quitting phones in 2021, LG will soon pull the plug on its update servers

theverge.com / You have two months left to update your old LG phone

permalink / 4 stories from 4 sources in 14 hours ago #mobiletech #android #technology #gadget #business +

Google Ends Software Updates for Older Nest Thermostats

April 25, 2025, 2:20 pm more...

Google has announced that it will discontinue software updates for older Nest models released around 2011–2014, meaning that while basic functions will persist locally, smart features will cease, impacting both domestic and European users. The move appears aimed at phasing out legacy support amid product evolution.

Reddit: r/homeassistant

arstechnica.com / Google ending support for older Nest thermostats, will stop selling Nests in Europe

theverge.com / Google is killing software support for early Nest Thermostats

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Windows Update Unmasks 20-Year-Old GTA: San Andreas Bug

April 24, 2025, 10:20 am more...

A routine Windows 11 update has unexpectedly pulled back the curtain on a legacy bug in GTA: San Andreas—a 20-year-old coding oversight that has resurfaced. The incident, described with tongue-in-cheek humor by tech insiders, underscores the quirky collision between vintage game code and modern operating systems.

theregister.com / Decades-old bug in Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas finally shows itself

tomshardware.com / Windows 11 24H2 reveals a 20-year-old bug in GTA San Andreas related to the Skimmer seaplane

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Chainguard Secures $3.5B Valuation with Massive Series D Funding

April 24, 2025, 12:07 am more...

Chainguard has successfully raised $356 million in its Series D round, catapulting its valuation to $3.5 billion. This infusion underscores investor confidence in the firm’s secure software development platform as it continues to build robust cybersecurity solutions amid a fiercely competitive market.

techinasia.com / Cybersecurity startup Chainguard hits $3.5b valuation

pulse2.com / Chainguard: $356 Million (Series D) Raised At $3.5 Billion Valuation For Building Secure Foundation For Software Development

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Microsoft squashes Server freezes and BSOD glitches

April 23, 2025, 3:20 am more...

In a much-needed software CPR, Microsoft has fixed two major Windows Server 2025 hiccups – one that left Remote Desktop sessions frozen and another that triggered blue screen mayhem during installations. The tech titan’s new patches, now live, reassure IT pros that even complex systems can have their day without a meltdown.

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bleepingcomputer.com / Microsoft fixes Remote Desktop freezes caused by Windows updates

bleepingcomputer.com / Microsoft fixes Windows Server 2025 blue screen, install issues

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