11 IoT security challenges and how to overcome them
From smartwatches to smart streetlights, smart home devices to smart manufacturing, the internet of things has revolutionized how people and organizations operate, improving efficiencies and optimizing processes. With these benefits, however, comes a major challenge: IoT increases the number and types of security risks businesses and consumers face. Any device that connects to the […]
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JetBrains working on higher-abstraction programming language
JetBrains, creator of the popular Kotlin programming language, is developing a new programming language intended to make AI and code much more controllable and transparent. In a July 23 interview with InfoWorld, JetBrains CEO Kirill Skrygan elaborated on company plans for an as-yet-unnamed language that would describe a program at a higher level of abstraction. […]
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What you can do now with Python 3.14 RC1
Python 3.14’s first release candidate is here, and we’ve done a quick review of all the best new features. Also, four tips for making the best of Python’s now-fully-supported free-threading features, a first look at how Astral’s uv tool doubles as a Python package click-to-run system, and a side-by-side comparison of two new Rust-powered Python typecheckers. It’s […]
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What is internet of things privacy (IoT privacy)?
Internet of things privacy, or IoT privacy, is the special consideration required to protect individuals’ information from exposure in the IoT environment. These steps are necessary because, in an IoT setting, almost any physical or logical entity or object can be given a unique identifier and the ability to communicate autonomously over the internet or […]
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Hacker inserts destructive code in Amazon Q as update goes live
“While this may have been an attempt to highlight associated risks, the issue underscores a growing and critical threat in the AI ecosystem: the exploitation of powerful AI tools by malicious actors in the absence of robust guardrails, continuous monitoring, and effective governance frameworks,” said Sunil Varkey, a cybersecurity professional. “When AI systems like code […]
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Alibaba rolls out new AI coding model Qwen3-Coder, says it’s their most powerful
Key advantages include lower costs, flexible deployment options, and access to transparent code that can be reviewed and audited before implementation. “It wouldn’t surprise me if Western tech leaders find open-source coding models like Qwen3-Coder attractive due to their performance across various benchmarks,” said Lian Jye Su, chief analyst at Omdia. “Concerns around IP protection […]
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What is IoT (internet of things)?
The internet of things, or IoT, is a network of interrelated devices that connect and exchange data with other IoT devices and the cloud. IoT devices are typically embedded with technology, such as sensors and software, and can include mechanical and digital machines and consumer objects. These devices encompass everything from everyday household items to […]
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Java Applet API removal slated for JDK 26
Even though the next version of Java, JDK (Java Development Kit) 25, is not due to arrive as a production release until September 16, work has begun on the planned subsequent release, JDK 26. That update, anticipated to arrive next March, already has been assigned its first feature: removal of the now-obsolete Java Applet API. […]
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Google launches TPU monitoring library to boost AI infrastructure efficiency
Additionally, the library comes with High Level Operation (HLO) Execution Time Distribution Metrics, offering detailed timing breakdowns of compiled operations, and HLO Queue Size, which monitors execution pipeline congestion. However, Google isn’t the only AI infrastructure provider that is releasing tools to optimize resources (CPU accelerators, GPUs) performance and usage. Rival hyperscaler AWS has a […]
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AI’s not-so-secret agents
The buzz around agentic AI is getting louder, and this month’s picks showcase the breadth of what is possible—or in some cases, not yet possible. Spin up an AI agent of your own with Google’s new Agent Development Kit, take notes on how Deutsche Telekom scaled its agent platforms for enterprise deployment, and see for […]
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