Wednesday, September 3, 2025

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Researchers at TUM have developed sys-sage, a hybrid software tool that seamlessly integrates quantum and supercomputer systems. The library was initially designed for supercomputers but now allows a unified representation of both system topologies via a single interface. This facilitates efficient use of quantum computers in supercomputing centers effectively.

A comprehensive report on the DaVita data breach reveals weak security measures, including unpatched WordPress plugins and lack of multi-factor authentication, allowing hackers to exfiltrate sensitive patient information. The company's reactive patching approach and inadequate patient notification process have resulted in $13.5 million in remediation costs and potential fines up to $480 million.

A Linux vulnerability allows an attacker to exploit a pipe buffer overflow to gain arbitrary read/write access to kernel memory by overwriting the `struct cred` pointer. An attacker must create a vsock with a large capacity, set up a pipe buffer, and then use a UAF write to corrupt the second `virtio_vsock_sock`.

Google plans to restrict side-loading of apps on Android devices starting in 2027, requiring developers to register with Google and verify their identity before installation. Critics argue this move undermines Android's openness, but users can opt for alternative open-source operating systems like LineageOS or GrapheneOS that prioritize user control and privacy instead.

The JavaScript engine in Node.js, specifically the V8 engine, is a critical component that executes JavaScript code and can be optimized for better performance by understanding its inner workings. By following best practices and thinking like the V8 engine, developers can write code that makes the compiler's job easy, leading to faster applications.

Apache Fluss is a distributed streaming data processing system offering high performance and low latency. It features support for various data formats, built-in fault-tolerance, and integration with popular frameworks like Apache Spark and Apache Flink. However, adoption challenges persist due to schema evolution limitations and replication-based design costs in cloud environments.

The Kafka replication protocol, specifically KIP-966, addresses issues like Last Replica Standing with a sophisticated recovery mechanism, improving durability. The document provides a high-level overview of the replication algorithm, log divergence, partition reassignment, and recovery strategies, aiming to separate implementation details from logical protocol logic for improved clarity and understanding.

Shaun Thomas's comprehensive guide helps Postgres users upgrade to a new major version while maintaining high availability and minimal downtime. The author provides a detailed walkthrough, including creating publications, managing replication slots, and handling upgrades in various scenarios, making it a valuable resource for those upgrading or implementing high-availability strategies.

Steiger is a container build orchestrator supporting Bazel, Docker BuildKit, Ko, and Nix, with native multi-service parallel builds and registry operations. It delegates caching to underlying systems, requiring minimal YAML configuration, and plans to integrate Kubernetes deployment support, enhancing overall build efficiency and streamline complex build processes efficiently.

A US federal judge has ruled that Google won't be forced to sell its Chrome browser or Android, but must share certain search data with qualified competitors to promote competition. The decision comes after a landmark antitrust case found Google operating an online search monopoly, with restrictions on exclusive contracts and partnerships.

A US federal judge has ruled that Google can retain Chrome browser while prohibiting exclusive contracts, a key aspect of the landmark antitrust case. Judge Amit Mehta imposed limits on Google's services, requiring it to share search data with rivals. The decision yielded moderate consequences for Google, boosting its shares 8%.

DXVK is a Vulkan-based translation layer for Direct3D applications, allowing Linux users to run games and software using Wine. The project provides detailed instructions for installation, usage, and troubleshooting, covering DLL dependencies, HUD options, logging, frame rate limits, and debugging tools. It requires Wine 7.1 or newer, Meson build system, and Mingw-w64 compiler, with release builds available on GitHub and development builds via GitHub Actions workflows.

Linus Torvalds has reclassified Bcachefs as "externally maintained" rather than "supported", meaning he'll no longer honor new pull requests for the file system. Despite this, Bcachefs will remain present in the mainline Linux kernel to avoid disruption to existing systems. This change indicates that further development is unlikely, and the codebase's future is now uncertain.