OpenAI tries to build its coding cred, acquires Python toolmaker Astral

In a move clearly designed to strengthen its position among developers, OpenAI has acquired Python tool maker Astral. The house of Altman expects the deal to strengthen the ecosystem for its Codex ...

OpenAI is acquiring open source Python tool-maker Astral

OpenAI announced Thursday that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Astral, the company behind popular open source Python development tools such as uv, Ruff, and ty, and integrate the company ...
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TechJuice

GlassWorm Malware Silently Infects Hundreds of Python Projects

GlassWorm attack uses stolen GitHub tokens to inject malware into Python repositories, exposing developers to supply chain risks.
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GlassWorm Attack Uses Stolen GitHub Tokens to Force-Push Malware Into Python Repos

GlassWorm campaign injects malware into GitHub Python repos using stolen tokens since March 8, 2026, exposing developers to ...
How-To Geek on MSN

Stop typing the same 4 commands: How a simple Python script saves me time every day

Learn how to automate your Git workflow and environment variables into a single, error-proof command that handles the boring ...
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The Hacker News | #1 Trusted Source for Cybersecurity News — Index Page

The Hacker News is the top cybersecurity news platform, delivering real-time updates, threat intelligence, data breach reports, expert analysis, and actionable insights for infosec professionals and ...
Morningstar

Zyphra Releases ZUNA - BCI Foundation Model Advancing Towards Thought-to-Text

New brain-computer interface AI model improves real-world EEG data while advancing Zyphra's mission to develop human-aligned superintelligence SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Zyphra today ...
Android Police

I never use Android Auto without installing these apps first

Parth is a technology analyst and writer specializing in the comprehensive review and feature exploration of the Android ecosystem. His work is distinguished by its meticulous focus on flagship ...
PBS

WATCH LIVE: Trump expected to unveil $12 billion farm aid package as farmers grapple with tariff pains

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is planning a $12 billion farm aid package, according to a White House official — a boost to farmers who have struggled to sell their crops while getting hit ...
Windows Central

Microsoft takes a swing at Ninite with its own multi-app install package feature powered by the Microsoft Store

Microsoft has introduced a handy new feature to the online Microsoft Store that lets you create one-click install packs for multiple apps at once. The process makes downloading and installing multiple ...
Business Insider

Customers say UPS's 'Russian aluminum' mix-up is costing them thousands in mystery tariffs

Some UPS customers say the shipping service charged the wrong rates on their shipments. Some faced a 200% tariff — the rate for Russian aluminum — on shipments that didn't contain the metal. UPS has ...