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Software engineer workflows have been transformed in recent years by an influx of AI coding tools like Cursor and GitHub Copilot, which promise to enhance productivity by automatically writing lines of code, fixing bugs, and testing changes. The tools are powered by AI models from OpenAI, Google DeepMind, Anthropic, and xAI that have rapidly increased their performance on a range of software engineering tests in recent years. However, a new study published Thursday by the non-profit AI research group METR calls into question the extent to which today’s AI coding tools enhance productivity for experienced developers. METR conducted a randomized…
Praxis Labs, a learning development platform, announced its acquisition on Thursday for an undisclosed amount by the leadership and coaching enterprise Torch. “As a small company with fewer than 20 people serving companies as large as Amazon, we knew we needed to build powerful partnerships, across product and go-to-market, to reach more companies,” co-founder and CEO of Praxis Labs, Elise Smith, told TechCrunch about the reason for the sale. She and her co-founder, Heather Shen, met Torch CEO Heather Conklin as they were both already working in the leadership development space. “We were immediately struck, not just by our shared…
Seoul, South Korea CNN — Poland has finalized a deal to acquire a second batch of 180 South Korean tanks under a 2022 agreement that will eventually see Warsaw boost its arsenal with almost 1,000 of the armored vehicles. The deal underlines Poland’s emergence as a substantial European military force, as well as South Korea’s status as a major arms supplier – especially to US allies as wars around the world exhaust American stockpiles. It comes as Russia ramps up attacks on Ukraine, some of which have come within 100 miles of Polish territory on Ukraine’s western border. Warsaw has…
You can only sit in front of the fridge with the door open for so long. As heat waves blast the world like a blow dryer on high, folks are reaching for anything that promises a little personal chill: portable mini fans, cooling neck wraps, high-tech vests and all kinds of heat-beating headwear.Of course, cooling gear helps most when paired with basic and safe strategies against the heat: most importantly hydration, shade and rest. Stay out of extreme heat when possible, and know the signs of heat exhaustion or heat stroke.Yet these wearable wonders and breezy gadgets can offer some…
Tesla is nearly ready to start selling its electric vehicles in India, according to Bloomberg News, after years of flirting with the idea. The company is about to open its first showroom in Mumbai and could start deliveries as early as August, according to the report. A few hours after Bloomberg published its report, Tesla created an account specifically for its Indian operation on CEO Elon Musk’s social media platform X. The account has one post so far: an illustration of the Mumbai skyline with the caption “Coming soon.” Tesla has been pushing into a number of new markets as…
Seabourn has announced a limited-time promotion called “Sail Into Savings” with two ways to sail and save on its ultra-luxury voyages and expeditions.Available for booking through September 23, 2025, the promotion offers up to 15 percent savings on select 2025-2026 winter and spring cruises and expeditions to Antarctica, Asia, the Caribbean and more. Guests can also select a two-category Veranda Suite upgrade which includes up to a $2,000 USD shipboard credit on select 2026-2027 cruises and expeditions to Alaska, Europe, the Arctic, and more. “Whether you’re drawn to the polar regions or the charm of a Mediterranean summer, this event…
Paragon, an Israeli spyware company that claims to operate as an “ethical” surveillance vendor, faced scrutiny when earlier this year Italy was caught using Paragon’s tools to spy on the phones of two journalists. Paragon responded by cutting Italy off from its surveillance products, becoming the first spyware company to ever publicly name one of its customers after the misuse of its products. Now, Paragon might face a new ethical dilemma: whether or not it will allow ICE agents to use its spyware. A $2 million one-year contract that Paragon signed in September 2024 with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement…
Firefly Aerospace is taking its orbital ambitions to the public markets. The company, which notched a string of successes this year, including a historic commercial moon landing, submitted its formal declaration to regulators Friday detailing its plans to IPO sometime this year. The S-1 document submitted to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission provides a wide-ranging look into the company’s finances and governance plans, though the number of shares to be offered and their price range has not been disclosed. This means the final valuation is still to be determined. Firefly is heading into the initial public offering with $176.9…
Tokyo CNN — School principal Yoshiro Tobo is one of the few people left on his remote Japanese island, where the earth is constantly shaking from earthquakes, having chosen to stay behind while his family are on safer ground. The 52-year-old said he is exhausted and frightened to sleep, as “endless” quakes rumble around Akusekijima in the Tokara Islands, which have endured more than 1,800 earthquakes in the past three weeks. His colleagues were among 49 evacuees, about 75 per cent of the population, who were evacuated to the mainland by ferry on Sunday after the strongest quake hit on…
Majestic Resorts presents an exceptional opportunity for travelers seeking both family-friendly accommodations and sophisticated adult-only experiences at their two premier Majestic Elegance properties. Located in Costa Mujeres, Mexico and Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, these resorts offer a unique dual-section concept that caters to diverse vacation preferences while maintaining an elegant, upscale atmosphere throughout.Both Majestic Elegance Costa Mujeres and Majestic Elegance Punta Cana feature thoughtfully designed layouts with distinct Family Sections welcoming guests of all ages alongside exclusive Elegance Club areas reserved for adults 18 and older. This innovative approach allows families to enjoy quality time together while also providing couples…