Apple has announced macOS 27 Golden Gate, the next version of its desktop operating system. The new OS for MacBooks and Mac desktops is the follow-up to last year's macOS Tahoe 26. Tahoe added some handy features, like a revised Spotlight search and a Phone app, but was controversial due to its bold (and often disliked) Liquid Glass redesign. Tahoe was the last major macOS update for Intel-based Macs, and the upcoming version will leave them behind. Those with aging Macs still using x86 Intel chips were promised three years of security updates. Developing… see our live blog for the latest details. Read the full story at The Verge. View the full article

PORTLAND, Maine — Voters in Maine are just one day away from deciding which Democrat they want to represent them in the U.S. Senate, and residents who spoke to Fox News are mixed on whether Graham Platner's swirling controversies disqualify him from seeking the office. "He's a disgrace to every veteran that has PTSD like I do, because he's using it as an excuse to cover up his own personal failings," Bill, a Peaks Island resident and military veteran, told Fox News, referencing Platner leaning into his PTSD struggles as a combat veteran. "You do not abuse women because you were in combat. You do not say things about trans people. You do not wear Nazi symbols because you were in combat. That is because of who you are," Bill said. "He's a little bitty, well-to-do guy hiding behind his status as a veteran and not acknowledging himself as a failed human being." WATCH: MAINE VOTERS DIVIDED ON PLATNER AS SCANDALS SHADOW DEMOCRATIC PRIMARY As the primary nears, Platner is facing criticism from both the left and the right over allegations of abuse from former girlfriends, sexually explicit messages allegedly sent to women during the early days of his marriage, a Nazi-linked tattoo and online comments mocking a Purple Heart veteran. Mike, a Maine voter, said Platner's tattoo made his decision a "no-brainer," saying it was difficult to believe the candidate did not know the Totenkopf symbol on his chest had been used by Nazi death camp guards. "Nothing good about him," Mike said. "Anybody with a Nazi tattoo, and it's not a Bugs Bunny tattoo, okay? It's like, 'Oh my God, I got a tattoo, I didn't know what it was.' If he was honest about it, and said, 'Hey, it was a mistake. I got a Nazi tattoo, and it's stupid. I was drunk and I was in the service,' then maybe that's one thing. But at that point, it's a no-brainer for me." DEMOCRATIC MAINE SENATE CANDIDATE GRAHAM PLATNER CONFRONTED BY MS NOW HOST ABOUT TATTOO CONTROVERSY When asked if Democrats should drop Platner, Mike said, "Of course they should," adding that Democrats are standing by Platner because they see him as their best chance to unseat Sen. Susan Collins. "I mean, it's like they're locked in now. This has nothing to do with being a Democrat or Republican. They want to get rid of Susan Collins, take over the Senate, and that's the bottom line. He could be Adolf Hitler. It doesn't matter who he is. It's just the fact that they want to take over the Senate, and that's their only option right now." Karen, a Rockland resident, also questioned whether Platner's scandals should be overlooked, saying they reflect on his character. "I think it's crazy," Karen said. "I think there's a lot of things about him that people should understand. They say, 'Oh, it's personal,' but then that also indicates his character." Other Mainers who spoke to Fox News struck a different tone, including Holly, a Belfast resident. "Nobody's perfect. Everyone makes mistakes," Holly said. "He's apologized for the mistakes he's made, and he's taken action about it. If you listen to what he's about in terms of policy, he is very much saying the right things for Maine and the right thing for the country more broadly, and I think he's a very good candidate." GRAHAM PLATNER BLASTS NEW ALLEGATIONS AS 'FALSE ACCUSATIONS': 'MAINE, YOU HAVE MY BACK' Claire, a Brooklin resident, said voters should focus less on Platner's past and more on his candidacy, saying, "He's the best candidate by far, and probing into the minutiae of his personal relationships when you don't do that for any other candidate is ridiculous." One voter argued that working-class candidates should not be expected to have spotless records. "If we want folks who are representing us from the working class, they're not necessarily going to have a groomed and perfect political record coming into politics," Paul, a Bar Harbor resident, said. Kathy, a Rockland resident, said she was willing to look past Platner's "baggage," saying "He's got new ideas, and he's saying things for the people and about the people." Platner, widely believed to be the presumptive Democratic nominee for Senate, heads into a Tuesday night primary election where Democratic Gov. Janet Mills and former senior government official David Costello are on the ballot. If victorious, Platner will square off against incumbent Republican Sen. Susan Collins in November. View the full article

Firefox has merged initial support for Vulkan Video decoding, giving the browser a more cross-platform path for GPU-accelerated video playback beyond Linux's long-running reliance on VA-API. Phoronix reports: Firefox on Linux has long been focused on the Video Acceleration API (VA-API) that isn't universally supported by Linux graphics drivers. This has left to efforts like NVIDIA-VAAPI-Driver to layer VA-API atop NVIDIA NVDEC interfaces to enjoy GPU-accelerated video playback in Firefox. Smaller Arm/embedded graphics drivers also have been largely left out of the game in the VA-API space. But with Vulkan Video we are beginning to see more adoption and in a cross-platform manner. [...] The Firefox 153 release due out in July will have Vulkan Video decoding support available. The Vulkan Video activity in Firefox Git culminated this week with the work of NVIDIA engineer Tymur Boiko and Red Hat's Martin Stransky. Firefox 153.0 is expected for release on 21 July with this Vulkan Video support assuming no last minute issues. Read more of this story at Slashdot. View the full article

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Headquarters: Cluj-Napoca, Remote, Romania URL: http://proidealjobs.com Dynamics 365 Developer Calling all Dynamics 365 Developers! This is an opportunity to work directly with the client without outsourcing. Pro iDeal Jobs is looking for a Dynamics 365 Developer, on behalf of or client, a technology company focused on healthcare, infrastructure, industry, and mobility, with business operations across EMEA. They are currently conducting all interviews online and is onboarding all new employees remotely Project description The product is planned to be a mobile application based on Dynamics 365 system for helping the technical team in solving different customer requests and changes in the Digital Industry field. This is going to be a brand-new application, meant to replace an existing tool. Your profile and background:You have an education in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related fieldsMicrosoft Dynamics 365 expertise (customer service and field service - most relevant modules)Experience in the creation of custom plugins and custom workflows for CRMPower Apps platform and Dynamics 365 Mobile know-how experience is a plusStrong willingness to understand business processesGood problem-solving and analytical thinking skillsStrong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate with multiple stakeholdersAdvanced English skills/ both verbal and writtenWhat if we said:Challenging projects from which you can develop your professional skills.An attractive compensation package that can reflect your involvement, desire to improve, and willingness to contribute to the business.Private healthcare Insurance. 7 Card subscription. Performance rewards and annual bonuses.Career plan and coaching sessions.If you want to become a member of the team, please apply for the job above and if you meet the requirements, you will be contacted by the recruiters at Pro iDeal Jobs. To apply: https://weworkremotely.com/remote-jobs/pro-ideal-jobs-dynamics-365-crm-developer View the full article