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We’ve been bombarded with claims about how much generative AI improves software developer productivity: It turns regular programmers into 10x programmers, and 10x programmers into 100x. And even more recently, we’ve been (somewhat less, but still) bombarded with the other side of the story: METR reports that, despite software developers’ belief that their productivity has increased, total end-to-end throughput has declined with AI assistance. We also saw hints of that in last year’s DORA report, which showed that release cadence actually slowed slightly when AI came into the picture. This year’s report reverses that trend.I want to get a couple…

Have you ever been in a group project where one person decided to take a shortcut, and suddenly, everyone ended up under stricter rules? That’s essentially what the EU is saying to tech companies with the AI Act: “Because some of you couldn’t resist being creepy, we now have to regulate everything.” This legislation isn’t just a slap on the wrist—it’s a line in the sand for the future of ethical AI. Here’s what went wrong, what the EU is doing about it, and how businesses can adapt without losing their edge. When AI Went Too Far: The Stories We’d…

Some software companies quietly tolerated piracy, figuring that the more their software spread—even illegally—the more legitimate sales would follow in the long run. The argument was that if students and hobbyists pirated the software, it would lead to business sales when those people entered the workforce. The catchphrase here was “piracy is cheaper than marketing.” This was never an official position, but piracy was often quietly tolerated. In the end, the version release system led to peaks and valleys in revenue, as well as a bit of, ahem, sleight of hand with the definition of “sold.” Was the software sold the second it…

In the last few articles on the topic of our latest Sophos Firewall release, we’ve discussed the importance of Secure by Design and covered one of the highlights of this release: the new Health Check feature. There are also a number of other important enhancements to Secure by Design in Sophos Firewall v22. Let’s take a look. Next-Gen Xstream Architecture Sophos Firewall introduced the Xstream Architecture as a key component of v18, enabling XGS Series appliances to take full advantage of the added processing power and capabilities it provided. Since then, Sophos Firewall’s Xstream Architecture has been constantly scaling and…

Illuminate your outdoors all night long with the best batteries for solar lights. Nowadays, solar lights are incredibly popular! With the proper battery, they are maintenance-free, they work off-grid, and ultimately, thanks to their solar panel, they can light your garden for hours. In this review, you’ll find 20 of the best rechargeable batteries for your solar lights based on the following factors: Ready for the outdoors Durability Capacity   20 Best Batteries For Solar Lights Panasonic Eneloop AA 2100 Cycle Ni-MH, 2000 mAh The most robust and durable rechargeable batteries for solar lights. With the highest life duration…

Learn how to implement a basic HTML file upload form using the Leaf template engine and Vapor, all written in Swift of course. Building a file upload formLet’s start with a basic Vapor project, we’re going to use Leaf (the Tau release) for rendering our HTML files. You should note that Tau was an experimental release, the changes were reverted from the final 4.0.0 Leaf release, but you can still use Tau if you pin the exact version in your manifest file. Tau will be published later on in a standalone repository… 🤫// swift-tools-version:5.3 import PackageDescription let package = Package(…

The job market in the construction industry in 2025 is an interesting dichotomy. We have a shortage—with Baby Boomers retiring and not enough young, new workers entering the market—and we also have increasing job satisfaction and salaries, pointing to positive days ahead. For today’s blog, let’s look at the numbers from two recent job trends reports. But first, let’s consider the market overall. The U.S. construction industry is seeing total spending rising to $2.2 trillion this year, (Yes, construction is growing and growing in a way that provides for a good living for the future of work) which is a…

Andy Walker / Android AuthorityDespite the critical content I often write about Android Auto, I have a deep fondness for Google’s phone-to-car mirroring service. Whether I’m dropping my partner off at work, going on a long road trip, or nipping to the shop in a foreign town, Auto keeps me entertained, helps me communicate with loved ones, and aids navigation while driving. The experience isn’t flawless, though, especially when focusing on that latter use case.Google Maps is a mostly reliable and robust mapping application on Android, but its problems become apparent when used through Android Auto. Beyond its often questionable…

This research introduces a novel approach to uncovering structural variables in complex systems, reshaping how we model the unpredictable behaviour of the real world Connected puzzle pieces (Courtesy: iStock/Ilexx) Complex systems model real-world behaviour that is dynamic and often unpredictable. They are challenging to simulate because of nonlinearity, where small changes in conditions can lead to disproportionately large effects, many interacting variables, which make computational modelling cumbersome, and randomness, where outcomes are probabilistic. Machine learning is a powerful tool for understanding complex systems. It can be used to find hidden relationships in high-dimensional data and predict the future state of…

Success in the Software as a Service (SaaS) industry hinges on a company’s ability to adapt quickly, innovate continuously, and meet the ever-evolving needs of users. Enter the Minimum Viable Product (MVP), a concept that has become the linchpin of SaaS product development. This blog post explores the critical role MVP development plays in the success of SaaS products.  We’ll delve into what MVPs are, how they expedite market entry, foster user engagement, and facilitate sustainable growth. Join us as we unravel the power of MVPs in the realm of SaaS, uncovering how they’re reshaping the software industry and driving unparalleled…