Still running Windows 10? Here's why that's a bad idea

A depressingly large number of PCs are still running Windows 10, months after support for that OS officially ended. If you haven't signed up for extended security updates, history says you're asking ...
PC World

‘Windows sucks’: How the dev who created Task Manager would fix things

Dave Plummer was once a programmer for Microsoft, where he played a key role in the development of the Windows Task Manager as well as the ZIP archive import for the operating system. The man has ...
GamesRadar+

Solo dev behind one of Steam's biggest viral hits, Lethal Company, gives his new game away for free after 10 years of work: "I only want to sell a game if I'm very certain that ...

Third Person Shooters Former Nexon boss who took a risk on Arc Raiders says "the AAA industry is structurally at its end" and "it’s going to end in more disaster than it has already" without a ...
The Verge

Even Xbox developer kits are getting a big price hike

Microsoft is raising the price of Xbox dev kits, just a month after tariffs hit Xbox console pricing. Microsoft is raising the price of Xbox dev kits, just a month after tariffs hit Xbox console ...
TechRepublic

TIOBE Programming Index News October 2025: C Edges Past C++ as SQL Returns to the Top 10

TIOBE Programming Index News October 2025: C Edges Past C++ as SQL Returns to the Top 10 Your email has been sent The October 2025 TIOBE Index saw a reshuffling beneath Python’s still-commanding lead.
Computerworld

A mini-CrowdStrike moment? Windows 11 update cripples dev environments

A critical October patch has disrupted many development environments in Windows 11, forcing companies to roll back updates and causing them to question Microsoft’s QA process. Just as Windows 10 has ...
Barron's

BDCs Yield 10% or More. They May Be Worth the Risk.

Business development companies have tumbled in recent weeks and now offer some of the highest yields in the stock market. For investors with tolerance for risk and volatility, BDCs offer plenty of ...
Forbes

OpenAI Dev Day 2025: Could ChatGPT Become The Next Big Browser?

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 06: OpenAI CEO Sam Altman speaks during the OpenAI DevDay event on November 06, 2023 in San Francisco, California. Altman delivered the keynote address at the ...
Ars Technica

Google confirms Android dev verification will have free and paid tiers, no public list of devs

As we careen toward a future in which Google has final say over what apps you can run, the company has sought to assuage the community’s fears with a blog post and a casual “backstage” video. Google ...
Wall Street Journal

Beverly Hills Is Plunging Headfirst Into a New $10 Billion Luxury Development

A long-awaited $10 billion real-estate development under way in Beverly Hills is testing the limits of the wealthy California city’s appetite for luxury retail and residences. The 17.5-acre project ...
GamesRadar+

Dev says Steam bug ruined "more than 10 years" of work and tanked their game's 1.0 launch, Valve says oops and offers a Daily Deal slot "to help make up for lost visibility"

Horror Games After 2 years and $100,000 invested, acclaimed indie studio is "likely closing" due to Steam ban, says it was "tricked and betrayed" by Valve: "A system that allows that is broken" Horror ...
InfoQ

C++26 Draft Finalized with Static Reflection, Contracts, and Sender/Receiver Types

A monthly overview of things you need to know as an architect or aspiring architect. Unlock the full InfoQ experience by logging in! Stay updated with your favorite authors and topics, engage with ...