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.NET 10 moves to release candidate stage Microsoft’s planned .NET 10 software development platform has reached the release candidate (RC) stage, with highlights including post-quantum cryptography API completion and ASP.NET Core Identity metrics. Announced September 9 and downloadable from dotnet.microsoft.com , .NET 10 Release Candidate 1 is the first of two planned release candidates. The initial RC follows seven previews, with the fi… Integrating CSS Cascade Layers To An Existing Project The idea behind this is to share a full, unfiltered look at integrating CSS Cascade Layers into an existing legacy codebase. In practice, it’s about refactoring existing CSS to use cascade layers without breaking anything. Charlie Kirk Shot at Utah Valley University Event Turning Point USA cofounder Charlie Kirk was shot at an event at Utah Valley University on Wednesday. The suspect is in custody. OpenAI Signs $300 Billion Data Center Pact With Tech Giant Oracle The funding covers more than half of the A.I. data centers that OpenAI plans to build in the U.S. over the next several years. The Free Bluetooth Upgrade You May Be Able To Access Now On Your Android Phone Google is expanding the number of devices that can access Android's LE Audio capabilities. Other Bluetooth improvements are happening, as well. Microsoft finds possible solution to Azure capacity issues Azure customers who have been struggling with capacity problems in Microsoft’s US East region are set to receive a timely boost. To meet the growing demand from its customers, Microsoft has entered into a deal with Dutch provider Nebius which will enable Nebius to deliver dedicated capacity to Microsoft from its new data center in Vineland, New Jersey for the next five years. Microsoft said that … Ted Cruz’s new bill would let AI companies set their own rules for up to 10 years On Wednesday, Sen. Ted Cruz introduced legislation to create a regulation "sandbox" that would allow artificial intelligence companies to experiment with minimal federal oversight. The SANDBOX Act, if passed by Congress, would allow companies to apply for modifications to or waivers from any "obstructive regulations" to the testing and deployment of products or services that […] Bluesky brings age verification to South Dakota and Wyoming Bluesky will now check the ages of users located in South Dakota and Wyoming to comply with local online safety laws. The platform announced on Wednesday that users in both states will be able to prove their age using an ID, payment card, face scan, or other method. Just like Bluesky’s age verification launch in […] |
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