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Posted on May 8, 2026 by Brandon Foley CNCF projects highlighted in this post I’ve been incorporating AI coding agents into my everyday engineering routine and wanted to gauge how effectively they handle genuine, real-world bugs. To find out, I designed a series of structured experiments using bug reports pulled from the Kubernetes repository. The goal was to see whether these agents could deliver accurate, thorough fixes with no human guidance inside a massive, multi-million-line codebase. My starting hypothesis was straightforward: success would come down to retrieval. Whether through retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) or filesystem search, a model that locates the…

Kerry Wan/ZDNETStay updated with ZDNET: Set us as your preferred source on Google.Key points from ZDNETPassengers on American Airlines are allowed to bring only two portable chargers onboard.These chargers must be in plain sight or easily accessible during the flight.It’s important to carefully follow all airline rules and guidelines.Starting May 1, American Airlines has implemented new rules regarding the use of portable chargers for charging electronic devices during flights.According to the policy, which is already active, travelers are permitted to carry just two power banks, and they must be clearly visible to crew members while in use. If a portable…

QNX builds physical AI software for various robot designs. | Credit: QNX QNX, a business unit of BlackBerry Ltd., is set to have a prominent presence at the Robotics Summit & Expo, scheduled for May 27–28 in Boston. During the event, the company will offer hands-on demos, expert insights, and fresh research showcasing how its software delivers a safe, secure, and deterministic base for a wide array of next-generation robotic systems, including AI-powered ones. On the exhibition floor, QNX will run interactive demos showing how its real-time operating system (RTOS) turns AI-driven decisions into accurate, dependable physical actions. Attendees will…

Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNETFollow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google.ZDNET’s key takeawaysSmart plugs can automate dumb devices, but they shouldn’t power everything.Devices you can connect include lamps, chargers, fans, string lights, and TVs.Skip smart plugs for devices that heat up, have a compressor, or are over 1,500W.Smart plugs have some pretty great uses around the house, but they’re not meant to handle every single electrical device in your home. Using a smart plug incorrectly can lead to dangerous situations, including tripped circuits, damaged plugs, and even house fires. Knowing which devices can and can’t be used with smart plugs is vital.Also:…

This tutorial walks you through a comprehensive single-cell RNA-seq analysis pipeline using Scanpy on the widely used PBMC-3k dataset. The workflow begins with data loading and structural inspection, followed by rigorous quality control assessments—including gene counts, total UMI counts, mitochondrial content, and ribosomal gene expression. Next, we remove low-quality cells and infrequently detected genes, flag and exclude potential doublets using Scrublet, normalize expression values, apply log transformation, and pinpoint highly variable genes for focused downstream analysis. We also assign cell-cycle phase scores, correct for technical noise, scale the data, and perform dimensionality reduction via PCA, UMAP, and t-SNE. Cell populations…

In brief ECB President Christine Lagarde argued that euro-denominated stablecoins are “not an effective method” to elevate the euro’s global standing, cautioning that their potential dangers overshadow any immediate benefits. She highlighted two “significant” concerns: the threat of financial instability caused by sudden mass redemptions and a diminished ability to implement monetary policy if funds move away from traditional banks. Industry executives countered her stance, cautioning that Europe risks cementing dollar supremacy and discouraging private sector investment in euro-based stablecoin projects. On Friday, ECB President Christine Lagarde dismissed the push for euro stablecoins, stating that this financial instrument is “not…

SecurityWeek’s weekly cybersecurity news digest provides a streamlined summary of significant events that might not warrant individual articles but are still crucial for understanding the wider threat environment. This handpicked collection spotlights major stories involving newly discovered vulnerabilities, novel hacking techniques, regulatory changes, market analyses, and other important incidents, helping readers stay informed about the rapidly changing cybersecurity world. This week’s top stories include: US government pushes for 72-hour patching deadlines US cybersecurity leaders are suggesting a dramatic cut in federal patching timelines, shrinking the remediation window from two weeks down to just 72 hours for severe vulnerabilities, according to…

With cloud and AI needs on the rise, Microsoft is growing its Azure footprint across Europe to provide flexible, reliable infrastructure that fuels innovation, ensures compliance, and delivers strong performance. The push for cloud and AI services is speeding up globally, and Europe has seen especially strong momentum. Public sector groups like Manchester City Council rely on Microsoft 365 Copilot to simplify operations and enhance services for citizens, while businesses such as Inriver leverage Microsoft Foundry to overhaul how they manage product information. These advancements run on Microsoft Azure—the backbone behind both Microsoft 365 Copilot and Microsoft Foundry. Azure gives…

Outflow Designs/ iStock / Getty Images Plus via Getty ImagesFollow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google.ZDNET’s key takeawaysCanvas faced a cyberattack this week.Numerous students are currently locked out of the widely used learning platform.Instructure confirms data was taken; here’s what Canvas users need to do now.Canvas is currently dealing with a cyberattack and extortion scheme orchestrated by a notorious hacking group that alleges it has pilfered student data. If you use Canvas, there are protective steps you can take immediately.Also: No one pays ransomware demands anymore – so attackers have a new goalWhat is Canvas?Canvas is a…

Brought to you by GAM. Servo couplings—including bellows, elastomer, distance, and safety varieties—join rotating parts while correcting for misalignment. (GAM.) When engineers assess servo performance, the motor, drive, and gearbox typically receive the most focus. Yet the link between these components also plays a key role in how precisely motion is transferred and how long the system will last. A coupling connects a servo motor shaft to a gearbox, a servo motor to the drive mechanism, or the gearbox to the drive mechanism. It passes load from one part to the next while making up for misalignment, letting connected components…