According to a recent post addressing partners in the Windows Hardware Program, Microsoft is working to remove legacy drivers from the Windows Update system. The company says the goal is to reduce security and compatibility risks, which is why it is now embarking on this "strategic" initiative – though it......
AMD’s next-gen UDNA graphics cards will support up to 80 Gbps HDMI 2.2 connectivity
According to Kepler_L2, UDNA GPUs – codenamed GFX13 – will support 64 Gbps and 80 Gbps bandwidths over HDMI 2.2 connections. If the report is accurate, it would mean that AMD's next-generation GPUs won't fully utilize the potential of HDMI 2.2, which supports bandwidths of up to 96 Gbps –...
The “USB killer” is dead: Apple drops FireWire support in macOS 26
The recently introduced macOS 26 "Tahoe" will bring a new naming scheme for Apple's operating system ecosystem, novel features, and a highly questionable Vista-like UI redesign. The upcoming release will also mark the end of official support for outdated FireWire hardware. The so-called "USB killer" that was ultimately defeated by......
Astronomers capture ultra-detailed image of nearby Sculptor galaxy
The Sculptor galaxy, also known as NGC 253, is similar in size, mass, and shape to our own spiral Milky Way. ESO researcher Enrico Congiu said the galaxy is in the "sweet spot," meaning it is close enough that we can resolve its internal structure to study it in great......
Adobe brings pro-level computational photography to iPhone users with Indigo
Indigo distinguishes itself through its unique approach to image capture and processing. Unlike most camera apps that rely heavily on the iPhone's built-in imaging pipeline, Indigo processes raw sensor data directly, giving users greater control over the final image. This method enables the app to produce photos with improved dynamic......
Are 16 billion compromised passwords really part of a newly discovered data breach?
According to UN sources, the world population surpassed eight billion people in 2022. Now, Cybernews reporters claim they have uncovered a new record-breaking data breach exposing 16 billion passwords linked to nearly every type of online service imaginable. Simply put, the outlet suggests the breached archive contains at least a......
YouTube creators unaware Google uses their videos to train AI
With more than 20 billion videos on the platform, YouTube is a treasure trove of data for AI companies to exploit – and many already have. Read Entire Article
Low-wage tech support workers become a new gateway for cyberattacks
Hackers are increasingly turning the very systems designed to help customers – outsourced tech support and call centers – into powerful tools for cybercrime. Recent incidents in the US and UK reveal a troubling trend: attackers are exploiting the human element within these support operations to bypass sophisticated security measures......
Arma 3 and War Thunder clips are being passed off as real airstrike footage in the Iran – Israel conflict
Following Israel's surprise airstrikes on Iranian targets on June 13, Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps posted a clip of what it claimed was the country's military downing an Israeli jet fighter. Read Entire Article
Global shares decline as tensions simmer in the Middle East
Shares have retreated in Europe and Asia as worries persist about conflict in the Middle East