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Passwords alone are increasingly vulnerable to sophisticated attacks, costing billions annually. Proton has launched Proton Authenticator, a free, open-source 2FA app offering encrypted backups, multi-device sync, and desktop support to eliminate common security compromises. This move reinforces Proton's mission to democratize privacy-first tools in an era of rising account takeovers.

The Open Source Geospatial Foundation has launched GDAL/OGR 3.11.3, the latest iteration of the critical library translating raster and vector geospatial data formats. This update reinforces the backbone of countless mapping applications and location-based services developers rely on worldwide.

ZDNET's latest evaluation reveals how leading CRM platforms like Salesforce, HubSpot, and Pipedrive are leveraging AI, deep customization, and ecosystem integration to transform customer engagement from simple tracking into strategic engineering. For developers and tech leaders, selecting the right CRM now involves evaluating API ecosystems, AI capabilities, and architectural flexibility as much as core features.

A new MIT survey shows 75% of working adults across three key U.S. states support 17 out of 18 proposed AI regulations, with content labeling receiving 91% approval. Conservative respondents showed significantly less enthusiasm (67%) than liberals (80%), particularly regarding proposals to slow AI development.

Learn how to implement sophisticated traffic splitting for AI APIs using Apache APISIX, enabling seamless version migrations and canary testing. This step-by-step guide covers security hardening, weighted distribution, and observability for modern AI workloads.

Cloud storage hasn't killed the external hard drive. For developers, engineers, and creators handling massive datasets, sensitive code, or field work, physical storage remains essential. We dissect the top 2025 contenders—from ultra-portable SSDs to encrypted fortresses and mammoth-capacity RAID arrays—helping you choose the right drive for your workflow.