Spotify, the popular music streaming service, made a major announcement this week: they have developed a new product to help software development teams with A/B testing. A/B testing is a powerful tool for software developers, allowing them to compare two versions of a product side-by-side to determine which performs better. Until now, there have been… Continue reading Spotify introduces new product to help software development teams with A/B testing
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Hosting Ars, part three: CI/CD, or how I learned to stop worrying and love DevOps
DevOps, or a combination of development and operations, is becoming an increasingly popular way for software teams to work together. In Part Three of our Hosting Ars series, we’ll look at how CI/CD helps teams to quickly and easily deploy code updates and keep the system running smoothly. CI/CD, or Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery, is a… Continue reading Hosting Ars, part three: CI/CD, or how I learned to stop worrying and love DevOps
New PS5 beta software will finally let you use 8TB SSDs and Dolby Atmos
The gaming industry often moves at lightning speed, with new technologies being introduced seemingly every day. One of the most recent and exciting developments in gaming hardware is the release of Sony’s next-generation PlayStation 5 console. The console, which will begin shipping soon, is packed with powerful features that promise a gaming experience unlike anything… Continue reading New PS5 beta software will finally let you use 8TB SSDs and Dolby Atmos
Relic agrees
Tech giant New Relic has recently agreed to go private in a massive $6.5 billion all-cash deal. The deal was announced on August 10th and will see New Relic, a popular devops analytics platform, acquired by the private equity firm Tribe Capital at a premium of approximately 20-25% above New Relic’s market closing price the… Continue reading Relic agrees
How we host Ars Technica in the cloud, part two: The software
As Ars Technica grew, the need for a more reliable hosting solution became more pressing. Our team had outgrown its shared hosting plan and was looking for a way to keep up with our demands while staying within budget. After exploring a few different options, we decided to host Ars Technica in the cloud. In… Continue reading How we host Ars Technica in the cloud, part two: The software
John Romero’s ‘Doom’ Memoir Drops You Into Id’s Early Days
John Romero was the lead designer of one of the most influential video games of all time, ‘Doom’ released in 1993. For the past couple of decades, ‘Doom’ has become well-known to gamers and non-gamers alike, and Romero has become an icon of the industry. Now, Romero has written a memoir about his time at… Continue reading John Romero’s ‘Doom’ Memoir Drops You Into Id’s Early Days
Firmware vulnerabilities in millions of computers could give hackers superuser status
The concept of cyber security is more important than ever as more people conduct their business and personal activities online. A new hardware vulnerability called “Spoiler” has been detected by researchers from Digital Interruption, which affects millions of computers including those of home users and companies. The attack uses the firmware installed on Intel-based personal… Continue reading Firmware vulnerabilities in millions of computers could give hackers superuser status
Windows 11 could get a ‘Handheld Mode’ for Steam Deck – and I couldn’t be more excited
With every passing year, Microsoft’s Windows operating system continues to evolve as the company finds ways to further improve the platform and make it more appealing to users. One of the latest features rumored for upcoming version of Windows 11 is a “Handheld Mode” for Steam Deck, and I couldn’t be more excited. Steam Deck… Continue reading Windows 11 could get a ‘Handheld Mode’ for Steam Deck – and I couldn’t be more excited
Google’s free Assured Open Source Software service hits GA
Google has recently announced the GA launch of their free Assured Open Source Software service and it’s good news for software developers everywhere. This new service was unveiled at Google’s Cloud Next ’19 conference and is designed to help businesses and developers ensure they are using legitimate, secure open source software. The Assured Open Source… Continue reading Google’s free Assured Open Source Software service hits GA
Cerbos takes its open source access-control software to the cloud
Open source software has become increasingly popular in recent years, as more users recognize the advantages of such software and understand how it works. The Cerbos open source access-control software is leading the way in this trend, with its cloud-based offering now available to provide more connected, automated, and secure access control. Cerbos offers an… Continue reading Cerbos takes its open source access-control software to the cloud