What is Ubuntu used for?
The launch of Ubuntu in 2004 was a step-change for everyday users and developers everywhere. Nicknamed “Ubuntu Linux” in its early days, to differentiate it from its various cousins in the Linux world, it has since lost the need for its surname and...
System76 Thelio Astra Reviewed: High-End ARM64 Developer Desktop
System76 is announcing one of their most innovative and interesting products going back to their Launch Configurable Keyboard and HP Dev One collaboration: the System76 Thelio Astra. The Thelio Astra is a high-end ARM64 desktop system geared for develo...
Musk’s xAI unveils a new API service for Grok models
Elon Musk-backed generative AI venture, xAI, has unveiled a new API service for its Grok models to allow developers to underpin their applications and agents with xAI’s large language models (LLMs). Musk took to Twitter, now X, to announce that t...
Agile and devops for SaaS and low-code development
Agile methodologies empower teams to prioritize backlogs, commit to an accomplishable amount of work, and deliver reliable software. Devops teams, aligned by culture, collaborative practices, and automation, focus on improving customer experiences, re...
Why Python is the language of choice for AI
The widespread adoption of AI is creating a paradigm shift in the software engineering world. Python has quickly become the programming language of choice for AI development due to its usability, mature ecosystem, and ability to meet the data-driven n...
Is data gravity no longer centered in the cloud?
The phenomenon of data gravity moving away from the cloud continues as businesses reassess their cloud strategies. Many now realize that the initial allure of unlimited storage and processing power often comes with unforeseen costs and complications. ...
Calibre eBook Manager Intros New PDF Conversion Engine
Open source ebook manager Calibre has a new release out. Calibre 7.2.0 ships with a brand new PDF input engine (used to convert PDF files into other ebook formats, such as EPUB or MOBI). It’s now able to handle “automatic detection of headers and f...
Rust 1.82 brings Cargo info subcommand
Rust 1.82, the newest version of the popular memory-safe programming language, fulfills a longstanding request for displaying information in the Cargo package manager registry. Also with Rust 1.82, Apple macOS on 64-bit Arm now offers Rust’s highest...
