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Mistral AI has been steadily developing one of the most hands-on coding agent ecosystems around, and they’ve just rolled out their biggest infrastructure update to date. The Mistral team unveiled remote agents in Vibe, its coding agent platform, along with the public preview of Mistral Medium 3.5 — a new 128B dense model that now serves as the default in both Vibe and Le Chat, the company’s all-purpose assistant. What is Vibe, and Why Should You Care? For those who haven’t tried it yet, Mistral Vibe is a CLI (command-line interface) coding agent that takes over software tasks for you…

Terry Gerton I’d like to walk through two key developments with you today. First, there’s been a federal court decision that safeguards the Institute of Museum and Library Services. At the same time, the White House has put forward a 2027 budget proposal that would completely cut all funding for IMLS. From the ALA’s point of view, how do these two seemingly unrelated events connect? Sam Helmick We’ve had a fantastic win that really highlights the strength of coalition-building. Partnering with AFSCME to reverse the staff cuts and protect the Institute for Museum and Library Services, and to essentially put…

Cesar Cadenas/ZDNETFollow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google.Just a few months back, at MWC, Motorola gave reporters like myself an early look at the upcoming Razr Fold — and then again at the official launch event in Los Angeles this week. This time around, though, the company pulled back the curtain on everything, and it really helped me see the full picture.I picked up additional details about the US pricing (which remains quite steep), when preorders and shipments begin, and several other fresh and noteworthy features of the Razr Fold. Taking all of this new information into…

Adam Breeden/ZDNETStay updated with ZDNET: Mark us as a preferred news source in Google.TV tech evolves rapidly, making it hard to pick the right model. The process can be simpler when focusing on key details.Currently, two leading display types stand out: Mini LED and OLED. These technologies function differently, each with distinct advantages and drawbacks.Also: Top-rated OLED televisionsIn an OLED (organic light-emitting diode) television, every pixel emits its own light when powered. Colors are produced through light passing through colored filters. Pixels not receiving power remain completely off, resulting in perfect black tones.Mini LED (sometimes labeled QLED or QNED by…

In brief GPT Image 2 launched in late April with native reasoning and extremely good text accuracy in any script. Nano Banana 2 wins on anime illustration, aerial spatial composition, and structured information design. GPT Image 2 dominates on photorealism, typography, and signature calligraphy. OpenAI recently launched GPT Image 2 with the kind of understatement reserved for people who know the results will speak for themselves. No keynote. No hype cycle. Just a model page, mostly a gallery, and an Image Arena score that put it 242 points ahead of every other model currently available—the largest lead ever recorded on…

Image by Editor # Introduction The Agent Framework Dev Project is a community-driven initiative that offers practical, hands-on training for developers to build AI agents using modern frameworks and tools. This initiative is highlighted by events like the Agent Framework Dev Day, hosted by the Boston Azure AI Group and supported by Microsoft. The Microsoft Agent Framework, launched in October 2025, brings together Semantic Kernel and AutoGen into a single unified approach to creating production-ready agentic systems. When paired with the Microsoft Foundry platform, developers gain observability, safety settings, and enterprise-level operational controls built atop the core framework. Delving into…

In a fresh software supply chain attack, hackers have taken control of the widely-used Python package Lightning to distribute two harmful versions designed to steal user credentials. Security firms Aikido Security, OX Security, Socket, and StepSecurity report that the two tainted versions — 2.6.2 and 2.6.3 — were both released on April 30, 2026. Experts believe this campaign is a continuation of the Mini Shai-Hulud supply chain incident, which targeted SAP-related npm packages just the day before. At the time of writing, administrators of the Python Package Index (PyPI) have placed the project under quarantine. PyTorch Lightning is an open-source…

Redundant contracts drive up expenses for both government and industry, raising costs related to bidding, proposal development, contract oversight, and overall management. Roger Waldron May 1, 2026 3:32 pm 3 min read As the federal acquisition community advances the Revolutionary Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Overhaul (RFO) and consolidates procurement operations, the persistent issue of contract duplication remains unresolved. This redundancy significantly inflates costs for both government agencies and contractors—covering bid and proposal efforts, contract administration, and ongoing management. Often described as a “hidden tax” on the procurement system, duplicated contracts burden both customer agencies and service providers. They diminish operational…

Maria Diaz/ZDNETFollow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google.ZDNET’s key takeawaysYour yard matters more than the robot mower’s brand.Navigation type can make or break a robot mower.Match the mower to your terrain, budget, and obstacles.Buying a robot lawn mower is a big investment, so you’ll want to think it through carefully. Before settling on a particular model, look past the brand’s marketing and examine factors like your yard’s layout and the mower’s navigation system. Not all robot lawn mowers are alike, and choosing the wrong one can leave you frustrated.Also: I tested the Ferrari of robot mowers for…

Companies in the automotive, aerospace, medical device, appliance, and electronics industries all grapple with the same core issue: how to boost production output without compromising on quality. As product designs and assemblies grow increasingly intricate—particularly in the realm of wiring and electrical connections—conventional joining techniques often lead to inconsistencies, operational inefficiencies, and potential long-term reliability problems. Ultrasonic metal welding stands out as a reliable, production-proven answer to these hurdles. By creating accurate, consistent, solid-state bonds, it empowers manufacturers to shorten cycle times, minimize defects, and ensure uniform performance in high-volume assembly settings.   Grasping the Basics of Ultrasonic Welding  Ultrasonic…