Lifelike robot walks and talks
Elon Musk unveils latest iteration of the humanoid ‘Optimus.’ ⌘ Read more

GoPro is now a camera for movies and social, not just action
With smart swappable lenses, automated settings, magnetic latches and new modes, the Hero 13 Black is suited for more than extreme sports. ⌘ Read more

Australians don’t care who owns the NBN, they just want better broadband
The federal government is pushing for new laws that would keep the NBN in public hands, but will it lead to cheaper or better internet? ⌘ Read more

Zelda changes the game again with fresh, imaginative but retro adventure
Nintendo puts Princess Zelda in the role of hero for once, in a joyful and surprising fantasy adventure, with just the right mix of nostalgia and innovation. ⌘ Read more

Trenz Electronic AXE5 EAGLE ES Agilex5 Devkit for Scalable FPGA Applications
The Trenz Electronic AXE5-EAGLE-ES Agilex5 Devkit, powered by Intel’s Agilex 5 E-series SoC FPGA, supports a range of FPGA applications across industries such as wireless communication, video broadcast, and defense. Its scalable architecture offers engineers a reliable platform for testing designs with advanced FPGA technology and flexible expansion options. This development kit is ideal for … ⌘ Read more

One book created panic about social media. But what if it’s bunkum?
Labor will push age-limit legislation for social media through despite the fact scientists and experts have said it won’t work. ⌘ Read more

From side hustle to buzzy AI start-up: Build Club raises $1.8 million
Build Club began life as a group of friends working together over the weekend. It’s now one of Australia’s hottest start-ups. ⌘ Read more

Three ways software defined storage is transforming hybrid cloud architectures
Member post by Sameer Danave, Senior Director of Marketing at MSys Technologies Do you know half of the global storage capacity will be deployed as Software Defined Storage(SDS)? It is a remarkable number! And it’s not just enterprises… ⌘ Read more

Erlang Solutions: Why Open Source Technologies is a Smart Choice for Fintech Businesses
Traditionally, the fintech industry relied on proprietary software, with usage and distribution restricted by paid licences. Fintech open-source technologies were distrusted due to security concerns over visible code in complex systems.

But fast-forward to today and financial institutions, including neobanks like Revolut and Monzo, have embraced open source solutions. … ⌘ Read more

Can Google’s search dominance be broken by its break-up?
Google could be broken up if the US Department of Justice has its way - but it will take years to possibly get to that point. ⌘ Read more

‘Our community is important’: Canva responds to pricing backlash
The Australian software company says it has listened to its customers, some of whom were incensed by a 300 per cent price increase. ⌘ Read more

New ‘nutrition labels’ to combat AI deepfakes
Amid mounting concerns about deepfakes and AI-generated misinformation, one tech giant thinks it has an answer. ⌘ Read more

Quantum start-up breaks records with blockbuster funding round
Rugby legend John Eales has invested in this futuristic Sydney tech company, but there’s no guarantee it will stay in Australia. ⌘ Read more

Kubestronaut in Orbit: Phong Nguyen Van
Get to know Phong This week’s Kubestronaut in Orbit, Phong Nguyen Van, is a full-stack software engineer in Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam with over 7 years of experience and a passion for cloud technologies and Kubernetes. Phong also… ⌘ Read more

Are we there yet? When it comes to EVs, we’re not even close
Our EV is fantastic around the city, but heading further afield can create range anxiety. ⌘ Read more

AI hype, 3G shutdown drive bumper smartphone sales
Australians are back buying new smartphones, with the new iPhone facing stiffer competition from AI-enabled Android rivals. ⌘ Read more

‘God-like’ coding educator accused of harassment
More than 200,000 students went through Grok Academy’s classes last year, and now nine women have accused its CEO of misconduct. ⌘ Read more

Engineering leaders continue focus on TestOps – operational strategies
Community post by Saqib Jan As technologies become more advanced year on year, the complexity of software testing increases, too. When building a testing strategy, companies typically map their operations into three segments: the people, the process, and… ⌘ Read more

How students teamed up to decode 2,000-year-old texts using AI
Students used GitHub Copilot to decode ancient texts buried in Mount Vesuvius, achieving a groundbreaking historical breakthrough. This is their journey, the technology behind it, and the power of collaboration.

The post How students teamed up to decode 2,000-year-old texts using AI ap … ⌘ Read more

We haven’t reinvented the wheel, so why the toilet flusher?
Just because we can invent something doesn’t mean we should. ⌘ Read more

‘End of the world’: The Apple change that has flown under the radar
When Apple announced iOS 18, the latest version of its mobile operating system, most of the attention went to its slate of new AI features. But a lesser-known change may wind up being more important. ⌘ Read more

Ignite Realtime Blog: XMPP: The Protocol for Open, Extensible Instant Messaging

XMPP, the Extensible Messaging and Presence Protocol, is an Instant Messaging (IM) standard of the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) - the same organization that standardized Email (POP/IMAP/SMTP) and the World Wide Web (HTTP) protocols. XMPP evolved out of the early XML streaming technology developed by the XMPP Open Source community and is now the leading pro … ⌘ Read more

CNCF and sustainability: how cloud native projects are shaping the green tech movement
Community post originally published on Medium by Maryam Tavakkoli This article will explore CNCF projects that directly contribute to green technology, helping organizations align with their sustainability goals. In recent years, the conversation around sustainability has expanded beyond… ⌘ Read more

The Schedule is Live for Cloud Native Computing Foundation’s First KubeCon + CloudNativeCon India 2024
On 11 and 12 December, the cloud native community will come together for the first time in Delhi this winter to dive deep into the innovative ecosystem of cloud native technology SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. – October 1, 2024… ⌘ Read more

Seeing beyond the surface: digital trust emerges as key issue
As Australia gears up for an upcoming election, a recent study highlights rising concerns about digital trust. ⌘ Read more

Are EVs at risk of being hacked? And will Chinese EVs be banned?
The US has banned Chinese vehicle technology from its roads and some say Australia should follow suit. ⌘ Read more

(Updated) Radxa ROCK 2F: An Upcoming Compact 4K Computer with Rockchip RK3528A and Wi-Fi 6
Radxa ROCK 2F: An Upcoming Compact 4K Computer with Rockchip RK3528A and Wi-Fi 6
The Radxa ROCK 2F is a small computing device designed for a wide range of uses, from development projects to multimedia setups. It’s packed with features, including multiple GPIOs and an HDMI port that supports 4K video at 60 fps, making it versatile for technology enthusiasts. ⌘ Read more

135 years of secrets: Nintendo is more than a video game company
The Japanese giant’s first museum is jam packed with nostalgia and rare items – and tells us a lot about its future. ⌘ Read more

Would you pay $1500 a month for a health app?
Buzzy health start-ups are vying for users and venture capital funding, but some warn they offer little health benefit and in fact may be causing harm. ⌘ Read more

Mark Zuckerberg shows off ‘the most advanced glasses the world has ever seen’
Meta debuted its first pair of augmented reality glasses, a key step in chief executive officer Mark Zuckerberg’s goal of one day offering a hands-free alternative to the smartphone. ⌘ Read more

KubeCon + CloudNativeCon North America 2024 co-located event deep dive: AppDeveloperCon
Co-chairs: Naina Singh, Mark Fussell, Evan AndersonNovember 12, 2024Salt Lake City, Utah AppDeveloperCon is specifically targeting software developers who are using cloud native technologies to solve problems for their end-user customers.  While much of KubeCon focuses on how… ⌘ Read more

Hiring: Senior Backend Golang | Remote (Brazil) | A new challenge awaits!
What are we looking for?

• 5+ years of experience in software engineering.
  
• Proven experience with Golang and building production-ready services.
  
• Strong knowledge of cloud technologies, specifically AWS.
  
• Experience with SQL databases such as Postgres, DynamoDB, or MongoDB.
  
• Expertise in microservices architecture and design.
  
• Proficiency with containerization tools such as Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes.
  
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Radxa Reveals Specs for Siengine SE1000-I Single Board Computer with Linux Support
The SiRider S1 is an upcoming industrial-grade single-board computer jointly developed by Radxa, Siengine Technology, and Arm China. It features the Siengine SE1000-I System-on-Chip, a powerful AIoT application processor built using 7nm technology. According to Radxa’s Wiki pages, this SE1000-I SoC has a dual-cluster CPU architecture. The first cluster includes four high-performa … ⌘ Read more

Kubestronaut in Orbit: Camila Soares Câmara
Get to know Camila This week’s Kubestronaut in Orbit, Camila Soares Câmara, is a Senior Cloud Engineer at Wellhub in Brazil with experience in Cloud and DevOps, working with technologies such as Kubernetes, CI/CD, AWS, and Infrastructure as… ⌘ Read more

‘A science project’: Billionaire executive unloads on Microsoft’s AI chatbot
One of the world’s leading technology executives says rival Microsoft’s Copilot is “the next Clippy” and can’t be trusted in the workplace. ⌘ Read more

@movq@www.uninformativ.de I cases of these kind of “abuse” of social trust. Then I think people should just delete their replies, unfollow the troll and leave them to shouting in the void. This is a inter-social issue, not a technical issue. Anything can be spoofed. We are not building a banking app, we are just having conversation and if trust are broken then communication breaks down. These edge-cases are all very hypothetical and not something I think we need to solve with technology.

Apple Intelligence is a no-show, but the iPhone 16 lineup is fantastic
With powerful innards, fresh cameras, new buttons and great looks, they’re the most impressive iPhones in years, with or without AI. ⌘ Read more

‘Land of dreams’: The Australian high-flyers on edge as Trump and Harris duke it out
Australia’s tech insiders are enjoying a surge in optimism from the Fed’s bumper rate cut, but all eyes are now on the US election. ⌘ Read more

10 Docker Myths Debunked
We debunk common Docker myths and explain the capabilities and benefits of this widely used container technology. ⌘ Read more

The Plucky Squire’s co-creator speaks to the magic behind the story
All Possible Future’s Jonathan Biddle, one of the creators of the hit Aussie video game The Plucky Squire, highlights the magic behind the story. The Plucky Squire is out now on PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch and PC. ⌘ Read more

The Plucky Squire’s co-creator speaks to the magic behind the story
All Possible Future’s Jonathan Biddle, one of the creators of the hit Aussie video game The Plucky Squire, highlights the magic behind the story. The Plucky Squire is out now on PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch and PC. ⌘ Read more

‘Absolute spy novel’: Rigging pagers to explode is no simple attack
Much is unknown about the attack that injured thousands in Lebanon, except that it clearly goes beyond a simple bombing. ⌘ Read more

LiteWing is an Open-Hardware, Wi-Fi-Controlled Drone Powered by the ESP32 Microcontroller
CircuitDigest recently launched LiteWing on Kickstarter, a Wi-Fi-controlled mini drone powered by the ESP32 microcontroller. Designed for hobbyists and engineers, LiteWing offers a fully programmable DIY platform, providing an affordable entry into drone technology for both beginners and advanced users. The drone’s design features a minimalistic PCB-based frame, maki … ⌘ Read more

Instagram locks down teens: How the new feature will work
All teens using Instagram will automatically have strong restrictions applied on their accounts, rather than putting the onus on parents. ⌘ Read more

Venture capital fund Rampersand ramps up hunt for next Aussie unicorn
Success stories such as Canva and Culture Amp are more than a decade old, and this fund says it’s time to find and fund the next crop of billion-dollar start-ups. ⌘ Read more

‘Parents already have the tools’: Snapchat boss pushes back on social media ban
Tech billionaire Evan Spiegel is the first global CEO to weigh in and says parents – not tech companies – should carry most of the responsibility for their kids’ screen time. ⌘ Read more

Cloud Native Computing Foundation Adds 28 New Silver Members This Quarter
Organizations worldwide continue to understand the cloud native technology’s role in driving innovation across industries Vienna, Austria – Open Source Summit Europe – September 16, 2024 – The Cloud Native Computing Foundation® (CNCF®), which builds sustainable ecosystems for… ⌘ Read more

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Why Sony’s $1200 PS5 Pro is not as ridiculous as you may think
Most PS5 players will not upgrade, and that suits Sony just fine – but the most dedicated gamers absolutely will. ⌘ Read more

Has Apple’s AI ‘glow up’ made Siri better?
Apple’s digital assistant is 13 years old and one of its original inventors says it’s about time it got a makeover. ⌘ Read more