Will software engineering profession die in the age of AI? IBM stock bleeds as Claude Code writes COBOL scripts. What it means for techies

AI agents like Claude Code are reshaping software development by automating legacy modernisation and routine coding. A recent ...
Control Global

New virtualization tools keep sprouting

Just like algae blooms in the ocean and pollen in the spring, there’s been an explosion in the past year or two of new software, related tools and lingo from the IT and mainstream/consumer side. Some ...
InfoWorld

JetBrains introduces Java to Kotlin converter for Visual Studio Code

Extension that converts individual Java files to Kotlin code aims to ease the transition to Kotlin for Java developers.
InfoWorld

Microsoft brings C++ smarts to GitHub Copilot in Visual Studio Code

Updates to GitHub Copilot in VS Code provide the same C++ symbol context and CMake build configuration awareness as Microsoft’s C/C++ DevTools and CMake Tools extensions.
Security Boulevard

Refund scam impersonates Avast to harvest credit card details

A convincing fake Avast site displays a €499.99 charge and promises a refund. Instead, it harvests your name, address, and full credit card details.

PoshBuilder AI Enters Beta With Desktop IDE and Self-Hosted CMS Built to Challenge Cursor and WordPress

All-in-One Platform Combines AI-Powered Coding, Visual Building, and Deployable CMS for Modern Web Development LOS ...
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TurboTax vs. FreeTaxUSA: Which One Makes Filing Easier?

Our two top picks for pain-free tax prep in 2026 face off on ease of use, coverage, support, mobile apps, and more. I write about money. I’ve been reviewing tax software and services as a freelancer ...