Ring Programming Language: A Hidden Gem Shaping the Future of Software Development in the Age of AI‑Assisted Programming

How a discontinued legacy sparked a modern language built to last for decades — Ring emerged after Microsoft canceled ...
InfoQ

Microsoft Agent Framework RC Simplifies Agentic Development in .NET and Python

Microsoft has announced that the Microsoft Agent Framework has reached Release Candidate status for both .NET and Python. This milestone indicates that the API surface is stable and feature-complete ...

Makeblock mBot2 Rover Robotics Kit Features Encoders for Accurate Motor Control

Makeblock mBot2 Rover Kit features anodized aluminum parts, for STEM and more realistic engineering practice. Ages 8+ and 12+ tiers ...
IEEE

Analyzing the Performance and Practicality of C, Rust, Python, and Lua Programming Languages for Developing Microcontroller Applications

Abstract: Modern embedded systems are evolving quickly, demanding innovative approaches to software development across various domains. Selecting the right programming language is crucial for ...
WGRZ

New York State, utilities suggest new energy credit program for ratepayers with 'moderate' incomes

BUFFALO, N.Y. — With many people facing shockingly high electric bills this winter, a new joint state-utilities program is now available to help homeowners with credits on their power costs. With ...
Today

Exclusive: Pilot Program Teaches Kids With AI Instead of Teachers

A new education company called Alpha School is looking to revolutionize the way students learn by assigning personalized lessons plans taught not by teachers, but by AI-powered learning apps. A full ...
New Electronics

Microchip adds to its Arm Cortex‑M0+ range with PIC32CM PL10 microcontrollers

Microchip Technology has expanded its Arm Cortex‑M0+ microcontroller offering with the launch of the PIC32CM PL10 family, extending the company’s existing PIC32C portfolio. PIC32CM PL10 ...
Microsoft

Microsoft expands its commitment to education with Elevate for Educators Program and new AI-powered tools

REDMOND, Wash. — Jan. 15, 2026 — Microsoft Corp. on Thursday announced Microsoft Elevate for Educators, a new comprehensive program connecting educators with community, resources and in-demand ...
Electronic Design

Program 16-Bit Microcontroller With Embedded C++

Developers using Mitsubishi Electric & Electronics USA's M16C microcontroller can now use Embedded C++ (EC++), courtesy of Tasking's M16C Software Development Toolset V2.1. The compiler in the toolset ...
New York Post

Harvard hit with federal complaint over ‘race-restricted’ scholarship program: ‘Enough is enough’

Harvard University on Sunday was slapped with a federal complaint over a “race-restricted” scholarship program that is limited to students of color, The Post has learned. The complaint faults the Ivy ...
usace.army.mil

Army revamps direct commissioning program to accelerate recruitment of applicants with specialized skills

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Army announced updates to its Direct Commissioning Program, DCP, aimed at attracting top-tier professionals with specialized skills directly into its officer corps. The program ...