Category: Software

Exascale’s New Software Frontier: Combustion-PELE – High-Performance Computing News Analysis

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“Exascale’s New Frontier,” a project from the Oak Ridge Leadership Computing Facility, explores the new applications and software technology for driving scientific discoveries in the exascale era. The scientific challenge Diesel and gas-turbine engines drive the world’s trains, planes, and ships, but the fossil fuels that power these engines produce much of the carbon emissions that fuel the greenhouse effect and global climate change. Scientists have spent the past half-century in search of cleaner-burning fuels but have been hindered by the complexities of the high-pressure, turbulent reacting environment inside practical combustion chambers. Electrification trends ongoing across the automotive industry have…Continue Reading

Tax return software makes filing easy, but knowing when to hire a professional is key

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TORONTO — Imagine sitting down with a messy pile of T-slips and old receipts to file your tax return one line at a time. It sounds intimidating — and a reason why even people with unclear returns may choose to hire an accountant. With the advent of self-filing software, however, the majority of people are able to file their own taxes without professional guidance, or the costs that go along with it. But the key is understanding when to recruit extra help. “There’s a lot more simplification of the process with the online platforms,” ​​says Andrea Thompson, a certified financial…Continue Reading

Two new video game studios form with “Star Wars” and id Software pedigrees

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Video game studios like other tech industries have seen plenty of growth this year. Publishers have announced several layoffs while others have said they will refocus their approach. That means plenty of talent is out there, and in this uncertain time, two studios have emerged this week boasting several big names and hints of promising AAA projects. Giant Skull and empty vessel have impressive pedigrees. Giant Skull is headed by Stig Asmussen who recently helmed the “Star Wars Jedi” titles. Both are stellar games. He also previously worked for Santa Monica Studios on “God of War II” and “God of…Continue Reading

OnePlus rolling out new software update for OnePlus 12R to improve stability, performance

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OnePlus has announced the rollout of a new software update for its OnePlus 12R. The new software update will improve performance, fingerprint unlocking, and overall stability. This update marks one of the initial releases for the OnePlus 12R globally, including the Indian market. The latest update, identified as OxygenOS 14.0.0.500, is an incremental rollout specifically tailored for the higher mid-range OnePlus 12R. For global users, the update is being distributed under the version number CPH2609_14.0.0.500(EX01), while Indian users will receive the CPH2585_14.0.0.500(EX01) version, as detailed in OnePlus’ community post, according to a report by Android Central. The changelog, available on…Continue Reading

Meet Devin, World’s 1st AI Software Engineer Who Can Build Websites, Videos From A Prompt

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Devin can also identify and rectify bugs (Representational) US-based start-up Cognition has launched what it calls the world’s first AI software engineer. Named Devin, Cognition’s AI software engineer can write, debug and deploy code to create functioning websites and videos. Devin is a software development assistant in the vein of Copilot, which was built by GitHub, Microsoft and OpenAI, but, like, a next-level software development assistant. This AI software engineer has the capability to take a single command and turn it into a functioning website or software program. Devin can also identify and rectify bugs, reducing the time and effort…Continue Reading

Galaxy A35 gets a software update less than a week after launch

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The Galaxy A35, along with the Galaxy A55, is the first mid-range Samsung phone that runs Android 14 and One UI 6.1 out of the box. It is eligible for four major OS upgrades and security updates for five years, and software support for the phone is off to a good start. The Galaxy A35 was announced and went on sale in some markets on Monday, March 11, and just three days later, it is already getting its first software update. It’s unclear how widely it is available, however. As of March 14, we can only confirm that it has…Continue Reading

Citrix reportedly doubles cost of some software licenses • The Register

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Citrix has allegedly made major changes to its partner program, and one of the consultancies briefed on the new arrangements told The Register that when the news was delivered to a gathering of the Citrix faithful the result was “stunned silence followed by anger and disbelief.” One reason for that reaction is a change to licensing for partners that, we understand, will see Citrix charge double the price for its wares unless partners pay upfront for a year. Those wares will be bundled as “Citrix Universal for CSP” that encompasses “the best Citrix and NetScaler capabilities”, we are told. That…Continue Reading

Rotten Hewlett Packard deal in focus at San Francisco trial of fallen British tech star

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SAN FRANCISCO — An $11 billion acquisition that backfired on Silicon Valley pioneer Hewlett Packard more than a decade ago will be resurrected Monday during a trial that will explore whether the deal was an illegal rip-off or a case of botched management. The criminal trial in San Francisco federal court revolves around HP’s acquisition of British software maker Autonomy, a deal that was celebrated as a coup when it was announced in 2011, only to blow up into a costly debacle. Before HP wrapped up the deal, Meg Whitman was hired to be CEO of the company started 85…Continue Reading