Critical vulnerability in React JS framework has a near 100% chance to be exploited
A "perfect ten" security flaw that requires immediate patching on web servers
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Google's CEO says "vibe coding" is reshaping who gets to write code
Sundar Pichai likens AI-assisted coding to the rise of blogging and YouTube, while warning it shouldn't touch critical systems
Visual Studio 2026 is now available for download
Microsoft has released Visual Studio 2026, bringing a refreshed Fluent UI, faster performance, and integrated GitHub Copilot AI for assisted coding. The IDE adds full support for .NET 10, C# 14, and C++ 23/26, along with improved diagnostics through the new Profiler Agent.
Studios behind Black Ops 7, Anno 117, and Arc Raiders push back on AI criticism
Activision, Ubisoft, and Arrowhead react in contrasting ways
Android won't kill sideloading after all, but new verification rules will make it harder
Google reworks Android developer verification after backlash from open-source communities
Porting the Windows 95 interface to Windows NT was a complex back-and-forth process
Computing history: Raymond Chen is once again reminding us that back when Windows 95 ruled the software world, coding was a completely different beast. The Win9x user interface eventually made its way to the Windows NT world, but getting it there took some effort – and a few clever tricks.
F-Droid says Google's new rules intentionally block free and open-source apps
Sounding off: The war between F-Droid and Google is escalating again. The open-source Android app repository says Mountain View is quietly restructuring the mobile software ecosystem in ways that could marginalize independent distribution and weaken the broader FOSS movement – all while presenting its Play Store rules as consumer "safety" protections.
Most mobile game developers want Apple and Google to open the gates, survey finds
Study finds developers are eager to diversify beyond official app stores
Google confirms new Android rules will significantly restrict app sideloading
Google's new ID requirements could destroy independent app stores
Microsoft says Xbox Game Pass is profitable – and about to cost a lot more
Ultimate jumps to $29.99 a month as PC Game Pass also gets a steep increase
Bottom line: Microsoft's gamble on gaming subscriptions has reached a turning point. Xbox Game Pass, once an ambitious bet on a Netflix-for-games model, is now officially in the black, pulling in billions. But as it proves sustainable, Microsoft is also restructuring the service and making its priciest tier far more expensive. The shift signals more than just a new billing structure... it's a test of whether players will accept higher costs in exchange for bigger libraries and premium perks.
Computer science went from a sure bet to an industry in turmoil almost overnight
Even seniors from top schools are seeing fewer offers, reshaping prospects for students
Gamer builds functional version of ChatGPT inside Minecraft using 439 million blocks
Be prepared to wait a long time for responses
Windows ML debuts for all developers, enabling AI apps to run directly on local hardware
A new abstraction layer to make AI development easier on Windows 11
Sony outlines AI strategy, says it's focused on supporting, not replacing, human creativity
Sony pushes ahead with AI tools as industry debates creativity and ethics
Visual Studio Code brings AI model switching alongside UX upgrades
Visual Studio Code 1.104 brings major AI and safety improvements. GitHub Copilot now automatically selects the best AI model for each task, supporting GPT-5, Claude Sonnet 4, and Gemini Pro 2.5.
32% of senior developers report that half their code comes from AI, double the rate of juniors
Also, two-thirds of engineers report frequently spending extra time correcting AI-generated code
Performance woes in Unreal Engine 5 games are developers' fault, says Tim Sweeney
Epic founder says game studios are using Unreal Engine wrong
In a nutshell: Unreal Engine powers some of the world's biggest games, but its reputation has taken a hit as several high-profile releases stumble with performance issues. Epic CEO Tim Sweeney argues the problem isn't the technology itself – it's how developers are using it. His comments cut to the core of an ongoing debate about whether today's development struggles stem from engines, hardware, or studio practices – and how much responsibility Epic should bear in addressing them.
xAI launches Grok Code Fast 1 aiming to rival GitHub Copilot and OpenAI Codex
Designed to be "speedy and economical"
Most game developers are now relying on AI to cut costs and speed up production
Developers are reporting both benefits and risks with growing AI use
Windsurf is a free AI-powered IDE with smart coding tools
Windsurf offers intelligent code completions, inline suggestions, and a smart assistant called Cascade to help with debugging, refactoring, and documentation. The free version includes all core features with no usage limits, supports multiple languages and frameworks.
Visual Studio Code update brings GPT-5, improved tooling
Visual Studio Code has introduced a revamped tool picker and support for over 128 tools per agent request in MCP. Chat now features GPT-5 integration and checkpoints to restore previous states. Users can now manage multiple Git branches simultaneously, too.
Software developers use AI more than ever, but trust it less
Unreliability is creating hidden errors, increasing developers' debugging time
Amazon's AI coding assistant exposed nearly 1 million users to potential system wipe
The hacker said the point was to spotlight Amazon's lax security practices
Software engineer on the real state of AI agents (they're not there yet)
The math doesn't lie, AI agents work best when they're not autonomous
Amazon takes on structured vibe coding with Kiro, built on VS Code
Kiro is an AI-powered IDE built on VS Code that streamlines development with a "spec-driven" workflow. Kiro transforms prompts into structured specs, diagrams, and tasks to streamline complex coding. Kiro is now in public preview and is free to use.