Memtest86+ 9.0 brings the popular open-source memory testing utility to ARM64 devices, including Snapdragon X laptops and Raspberry Pi boards. The update also introduces new RowHammer and memory bus stress tests. Read Entire Article
Nvidia and Cisco unveil next-gen network interface built for the AI data center boom
GPU maker Nvidia and networking specialist Cisco have unveiled a new network interface called Ultra-Dense Small Form Factor Pluggable (USFP). The new optical transceiver is designed to significantly increase bandwidth in data centers, helping accommodate the enormous data demands of modern AI models and training workloads. Read Entire Article
TCL wants to build a 700Hz OLED gaming monitor, and it’s betting on inkjet printing to do it
According to market research firm Omdia, TCL's planned 700Hz panels will come in 32- and 34-inch sizes and be manufactured at the company's Gen 8.6 OLED factory in Guangzhou, China. Production is expected to begin in 2028, although the potential launch timeframe remains unclear. Other specifications, including pixel resolution and......
Microsoft won’t patch old Windows Servers, so a small security firm is doing it
The 0patch service recently unveiled a new set of patches for several "dead" versions of Windows Server. The updates are designed to address a dangerous security vulnerability Microsoft disclosed in August. Although the flaw has been fixed in supported Windows editions, it remains a threat to older versions that no......
Social Security recipients to get 3.6% cost of living boost, an average of $75 per month
The Social Security Administration projects a 3.6% cost-of-living adjustment for older adults and people with disabilities starting in 2027
6 dead, including a child, in small plane crash near Wisconsin Dells
Six people, including a child, were killed in a plane crash near Wisconsin Dells, according to the Sauk County Sheriff’s Department
Teen accused of plotting mass shooting at Chicago-area Hindu temple
Police in a Chicago suburb say they have thwarted a potential mass shooting at a Hindu place of worship
Questions swirl about new White House press secretary’s resume
The new White House press secretary is facing mounting questions about her background and resume as she transitions into her role as the public face of the Trump administration
Pampered city trees deal with stress better than their country cousins
The next time you pass an urban tree, stop to appreciate what it’s been through. As a youngster, it was especially vulnerable to pests and diseases, not to mention vandalism. Now grown up, it must contend with ever-rising temperatures due to the heat island effect — the built environment’s tendency...
After a decade of wildfires, an overlooked election could shape California’s climate future
Insurance is a social contract. When you sign up with State Farm or Allstate for home insurance, you confirm your membership in a community — your money will go to fix someone else’s burned or flooded home, and their money will in turn support yours. We let insurance companies sell...