Technology

Squeak 6.1, the latest version of the Smalltalk environment, has been officially released, featuring performance improvements and security patches, according to the Squeak development team.

C language officially added tail-call optimization support in 2025, marking a significant update after decades of absence.

ByteDance Seed introduces SeedRealtime, a native, full-duplex audio-visual AI model capable of watching, listening, and speaking simultaneously, though details remain limited.

Analysis of how stable URIs remain vital for reliable tech operations amid rapid platform changes, highlighting ongoing relevance and challenges.

Tech enthusiasts successfully revive a four-year-old reMarkable 2 tablet, demonstrating ongoing support and potential longevity for e-ink devices.

Researchers find Windows 11’s built-in Weather app uses more than 1 GB of RAM, raising concerns about efficiency and system impact.

Microsoft releases Word for Windows 1.1a with native support for x64 architecture, marking a significant update for performance and compatibility.

A new version of the Project Oberon operating system has been successfully ported to RISC-V architecture, replacing the original RISC-5 platform, as announced on Show HN.

Autonomous AI agent swarms challenge existing cybersecurity strategies by operating in parallel, sharing knowledge instantly, and chaining vulnerabilities, breaking old defenses.

New Os8088 OS offers a powerful, Mac-like interface for IBM XT, 286, and 386 systems, promising enhanced user experience and compatibility.