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Many don't realize or forget, but the FOSS world has ideological wings, too Comment The new fork of the X.org X11 server is conservative… and we don't mean just technologically conservative.…   TheRegister

Tell me, Mr. Smith... what good is an agent if it's unable to speak? We have protocols and standards for just about everything. It's generally helpful when we can all agree on how technologies should talk to one another. So, it was only a matter of time before the first protocols governing agentic AI started cropping up.…   TheRegister

Lancé en 2013, le Mac Pro format « poubelle » a fini par faire son entrée dans le club de moins en moins fermé des produits Apple dits « anciens ». Cette machine emblématique par son design est aussi un des flops les plus spectaculaires du constructeur.   01net

Nintendo mène décidément une guerre impitoyable contre les jeux piratés. On savait que le constructeur pouvait empêcher le bon fonctionnement d'une Switch 2 en cas d'utilisation d'une flashcard contenant des ROMs de jeux. Mais cela va encore plus loin.   01net

25 ans après l’ouverture de son centre de sécurité à Göteborg en Suède, Volvo cherche sa nouvelle innovation majeure contre la mortalité routière. Mais le bon vieux crash-test que l’on connaît a bien changé. Derrière ses prototypes orangés et ses mannequins, un nouveau monde virtuel est né. Un univers d’accidentologie où les scénarios se multiplient.   01net

Offrez de nouvelles fonctionnalités à Windows grâce aux PowerToys, ces utilitaires regroupés au sein d’une application unique, open source et gratuite développée par Microsoft.   01net

Détecter l’intelligence artificielle dans les copies d’étudiants, voilà un défi qui semble aujourd’hui presque mission impossible pour les enseignants. À l’heure du bac et du brevet l’inquiétude augmente. ...   01net

No reason given for the 6% cull, but the CEO has previously talked up AI taking jobs Recruit Holdings, the Japanese job site conglomerate that owns recruitment job site Indeed and employer reviewer Glassdoor, has eliminated about 1,300 positions.…   TheRegister

Predicted a 24% boost, but clocked a 19% drag Artificial intelligence coding tools are supposed to make software development faster, but researchers who tested these tools in a randomized, controlled trial found the opposite.…   TheRegister

An announcement so weird it could only come from the Trump administration video Flanked by a pair of buzzing drones that threatened to drown out his voice, US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth reached up to grab a memorandum hung from a third drone hovering above his head. …   TheRegister

Data poisoning, meet data detox ai-pocalypse Computer scientists say they've devised a way to remove image-based protection mechanisms developed to protect artists from unwanted use of their work for AI training.…   TheRegister

As allegations fly regarding fraudulent powers of attorney, one member wants to wind up AFRINIC and start again The receiver of the African Network Information Center (AFRINIC) has not explained why he chose to annul its recent election, prompting ICANN to again warn that it may need to step in, and longtime AFRINIC litigant Cloud Innovation to call for the body to be wound up.…   TheRegister

Intruders looked up how to use curl mid-attack - rookie errors kept damage minimal Huntress security researchers observed exploitation of the CVSS 10.0 remote code execution (RCE) flaw in Wing FTP Server on July 1, just one day after its public disclosure.…   TheRegister

Hush-hush settlement follows decision to wind down PeopleSoft support Enterprise software support giant Rimini Street has entered into a confidential settlement agreement with Oracle, signaling the two companies may be nearing the end of their long-running legal dispute.…   TheRegister

A controversial and polarizing figure, but also widely hailed obituary Matt Trout will be missed by many, even though he was a divisive figure who featured several times on The Register.…   TheRegister

Rare earth metals are vital to electronics, and most of them are mined in China There is only one active rare earth mine in the whole of the United States. As of Friday, the Department of Defense has become the largest shareholder in the company that owns and operates it. …   TheRegister

A warmer world will affect bit barn resilience, warn consultants Many of the world's top 100 datacenter hubs are at risk from rising global temperatures, as growing cooling requirements push up costs and water consumption, while shutdowns to prevent overheating during heat waves may become more frequent.…   TheRegister

L'enquête contre X (anciennement Twitter) lancée par le parquet de Paris en début d'année a connu un nouvel épisode ce vendredi. L'enquête vise désormais, non seulement le réseau social en lui-même, mais aussi « des personnes physiques ». Elon Musk pourrait être directement ciblé.   01net

N'hésitez plus car c'est LE moment! Nous avons réussi à négocier un code promo NordVPN pour obtenir 1 mois offert en plus de la eSIM Saily.   01net

One in five users hit by service failures in the last year, research finds A survey of PostgreSQL users has found that the levels of uptime experienced using cloud providers falls well short of their expectations in terms of reliability.…   TheRegister

Pour les dernières heures du Prime Day, Amazon vous offre une ultime chance de vous équiper de la dernière Xiaomi TV F 32 à un tarif défiant toute logique.    01net

La Commission européenne et Meta vont au clash sur le dossier épineux du « payer ou consentir ». Le géant des réseaux sociaux ne devrait faire aucun aménagement supplémentaire pour répondre aux griefs de Bruxelles. Au risque de subir des amendes quotidiennes.   01net

WIndows 11 might have a bigger market share, but Windows 10 is still alive. Kind of Even as its market share is finally eclipsed by Windows 11, Windows 10 is still alive and in need of fixes. Alongside the replacement of the Blue Screen of Death in Windows 11, Microsoft has released a fix for the Extended Security Updates wizard to Windows 10 Insiders.…   TheRegister

Si vous souhaitez booster les performances de votre ordinateur ou étendre sa capacité de stockage, ce SSD ultra performant signé Samsung est juste idéal - surtout maintenant qu'il profite d'une remise aussi généreuse.   01net

Belkin met fin à sa gamme de produits domotiques WeMo. Ampoules, capteurs, prises… Les consommateurs qui ont commis l'erreur d'acheter un de ces appareils n'auront pas d'autre choix que de les jeter l'année prochaine, à l'exception d'une poignée d'entre eux.   01net

Si vous voulez le top du top en matière de smartphone Android, le Galaxy S25 Ultra de Samsung est une évidence. Grâce au Prime Day Amazon, vous pouvez vous équiper de la version 512 Go au prix le plus bas de l'année.    01net

Tout ce qui reste de l'Apple Car c'est ça: une interface complète pour les voitures mais à la sauce Apple. Seulement disponible chez Aston Martin pour le moment CarPlay Ultra semble très impressionnant, mais l'est-il vraiment? Nous l'avons essayé au volant de la DBX 707!   01net

Ces dispositifs sont utilisés dans certains bureaux de tabac pour aider les commerçants à limiter la vente d'alcool, de tabac et de jeux d'argent aux moins de 18 ans. La CNIL les juge disproportionnés, non nécessaires et non conformes au RGPD, le règlement européen qui protège nos données personnelles.   01net

Intro of package for cloud ERP is creating challenges, and more changes likely next year Biz customers should expect further changes to SAP's licensing as the company introduces the reboot of its Business Suite construct into its product packages, the German-speaking user group has warned.…   TheRegister

Une opération de police menée par le FBI a mis un terme aux activités d'un site bien connu des pirates de jeux Switch qui distribuaient des ROMs illégales.   01net

Audio Hertz has released VHS, a creative effect plugin that authentically captures the nostalgic sound of consumer videotape playback. Developed in collaboration with audiosingularity, VHS combines detailed neural modeling with modern workflow features, giving producers an easy way to add everything from subtle tape warmth to gritty, saturated lo-fi textures. ...   KVR Audio

SoundBetter has released Sidechain Effect, a multi-effect plugin that enables you to trigger a variety of effects with a sidechain input. Think Billie Eilish's Xanny where the bass rattles the vocals, but with 13 different hand-picked effects you can mix and match to taste. Fast-pan vocals when the bass plays. Trigger delay and reverb throws. Distort and bandpass with every drum hit. ...   KVR Audio

Robotic Bean has updated Portatron to v1.5, a free update for all users that adds Auto Fade, 'your new secret weapon for hands-on mixing': With Auto Fade switched on, moving one channel's Level automatically nudges the others in the opposite direction. Want to spotlight a chord while the rest gracefully step back? Just grab the fader—no need for octopus arms or automation lanes. ...   KVR Audio

Waldorf is celebrating the summer season with a promotion on the Microwave 1 Plug-in along with a newly released skin depicting the rare 1994 'Mean Green Machine', a 99-unit limited edition of the hardware. The Microwave 1 Plug-in has also been updated with the 'Mutator' patch randomizer feature. ...   KVR Audio

Acon Digital has released Verberate Immersive 2.3, a significant update to its reverb plugin for spatial and immersive audio. With the addition of 9.1.6 channel layout support, Verberate Immersive now meets the most advanced Dolby Atmos configurations used in modern music production, film mixing, and game audio design. ...   KVR Audio

Reactorcore has announced a new free tool called Whisper Batch Transcriber, bringing professional-grade speech-to-text capabilities to Windows users without requiring internet connectivity or subscription fees. The tool leverages OpenAI's Whisper AI technology to automatically convert audio files into clean, formatted text documents. ...   KVR Audio

Wavelet Audio has announced the release of Runa: Elder Scoring Strings, a new instrument for Kontakt Player. Here's what they say: RUNA is designed to easily add a distinctive and rich strings to your mix, helping it stand out with its unique sound and features. It fits well in many genres from cinematic and trailer music to horror and folk. ...   KVR Audio

Image Line has announced the release of FL Studio 2025 with new features like Dynamic Mixer Tracks, Loop Starter, and per-clip audio editing. FL Studio 2025 Main Features & Updates Loop Starter: Instant, genre-based loops for generating ideas. Dynamic Mixer Tracks: Add or remove Mixer Tracks, with support for up to 500 tracks. ...   KVR Audio

The Vienna Symphonic Library has announced the release of the fourth instalment in the Synchron Solo Strings series, Synchron Solo Violin 2. VSL says this expressive virtual instrument perfectly complements its sibling, Synchron Solo Violin 1, capturing the unique tonal character and musical identity of the second violin. ...   KVR Audio

Ueberschall has released a new construction kit title for their ever-growing catalog of Elastik loop packs: Retro Future. Here is what they say about it: Retro Future provides a contemporary sound with a twist of 80s cool. The loop pack mixes a perfect blend of beats, live recorded electric bass, guitar and piano, with just the right amount of synth sounds. ...   KVR Audio

Ultimate MIDI Plugin has announced the upcoming release of UPhrase, a VST plugin for Windows that creates chord progressions by generating custom phrase patterns directly within the built-in sequencer. UPhrase is scheduled for release on July 24th and can be pre-ordered for $49 (Reg. $59). Main Features: Custom voicing/strum pattern based on the chord grid. ...   KVR Audio

PSPaudioware has updated PSP X-Dither, a high-quality mastering dithering and noise shaping processor, to v1.1.0. It's now available at a special introductory price of $19.99. PSP X-Dither is designed to handle a wide range of scenarios where dithering or noise shaping is essential to preserve the integrity of your mix, whether applied to a full master, group bus, or individual track. ...   KVR Audio

Best Service has announced that Eduardo Tarilonte's NADA is now available for Engine Player. NADA isn't just another sound library – it's Eduardo Tarilonte's most heartfelt creation to date. With over 440 inspiring sounds, it takes you on a journey into deep, spiritual soundscapes: strings, exotic flutes, percussions, pianos, singing bowls, overtone vocals, and a heavenly solo voice. ...   KVR Audio

Ocean Swift has released Myth Rhythm, a percussion and avant-garde fx machine for the free Kontakt Player. Myth Rhythm combines modulation, effects, and avant-garde sound design in a seamless, NKS2-integrated multi-cell percussion and sound FX instrument. Myth Rhythm features 16 individual cells, each capable of holding one of over 4,800 included samples or a user-loaded sample. ...   KVR Audio

Ohm Force has announced the release of Ohmicide[S], saying: 18 years after what was seen by many as the best distortion plugin ever made, ohmicide[S] is still a multiband distortion/dynamic monster but now it also has modulation everywhere, a snazzy routing allowing for serial and parallel processing at all times while always preserving the low end, a handy fun and self documented user ...   KVR Audio

Soundiron has announced the release of Panacea, a collection that brings together eight of their most inspiring tuned percussion libraries—a journey across the musical spectrum of steel tongue drums, handpans, kalimbas, and ancient slit drums. ...   KVR Audio

UVI has released Percussion Factory 2, a complete percussion playground, available now with special intro pricing. A complete percussion playground, Percussion Factory 2 gives you an expressive 8-part engine designed to create everything from detailed world ensembles to modern electronic kits, driving grooves, abstract ambient textures, and beyond. ...   KVR Audio

APU Software has updated APU Loudness Contour, APU Loudness Meter, APU Loudness Compressor, APU Dynamics Optimizer, and APU Loudness Limiter to version 4.1.6. Changes for version 4.1.6 include: Fix potential crash with certain block sizes (contour). Reduce latency for minimum phase and some linear phase contours (contour). Tidy up visualizer auto-zoom on contours (contour). ...   KVR Audio

Forever 89 has released a major update to Visco, transforming their sample-modeling drum machine into a flexible synth. The update is now available at no additional cost to existing users, and for a limited time, new users can obtain Visco at a reduced price. Meld, blend, and play anything Visco is built around a unique set of tools for blending and shaping sound. With version 2. ...   KVR Audio

The public beta of the free KVR Studio Manager application for macOS and Windows has been updated to 0.3.0.0 You can download directly from www.kvraudio.com/kvr-studio-manager or if you launch KSM it'll offer the download automatically. Changes in KSM v0.3.0.0 (Public Beta): Kontakt Library Support (Kontakt Player *.nicnt) Added a 'Don't ask again' option to the 'Leaving KVR website' dialog. ...   KVR Audio

Audiomodern has updated Soundbox to v1.1.0, a significant update to its flagship sample engine, alongside the launch of Opacity, a premium cinematic guitar instrument designed for modern composers and sound designers. Opacity – Cinematic Guitars, Reimagined for Soundbox A new chapter to Audiomodern's acclaimed guitar content. ...   KVR Audio

iPhone, iPad / Outils / Accordeurs: Plays tuning notes for Viola (C G D A)   440Software

iPhone, iPad / Educatifs / Entrainement: Accelerate your sight reading skills with instant feedback on timing accuracy. Our carefully graduated levels, from beginner to professional, allow you to start at your optimal skill level and progress at your own pace. You'll improve more rapidly than...   440Software

iPhone, iPad / Outils / Accordeurs: Sleek, efficient, and responsive, TuneWave is the no-nonsense utility that lets you tune your instrument quickly and easily. TuneWave puts everything you need front and center for optimal visibility and glanceable feedback. It can transpose if you’re using an...   440Software

iPhone, iPad / Studio Portable / Effets: This app is a music player that can process the following effects in real time. Pitch shift (-1 ~ +1 octave) 31 band equalizer (required In-App Purchase) AUv3 (Audio Unit v3) effects If you play a musical instrument or sing a song, this app should be...   440Software