A critical component soldered onto Supermicro motherboards for server products is affected by two newly discovered vulnerabilities, and a working patch may take some time to become available. Discovered by security analysts at Binarly, the flaws stem from an incomplete patch Supermicro released in January to address another firmware issue......
Bang & Olufsen’s latest wireless earbuds come with a jaw-dropping $1,500 price tag
The Danish consumer electronics specialist crafted the buds from polished aluminum, fitting each with 12mm titanium drivers positioned behind precision-milled grills. Read Entire Article
Recent Windows updates break Blu-ray and other protected video content playback on PC
Microsoft recently acknowledged that Windows updates released in August or later could make playing DRM-protected media a frustrating experience. The issue began with the non-security patches of the August Windows 11 update (KB5064081) and is expected to affect "some" unnamed applications used to play Blu-ray, DVD discs, or digital TV....
Xbox Game Pass sees record expansion, adding 150 studios to its roster
Microsoft has stepped up its investment in Xbox Game Pass, signing agreements with more than 150 partner studios in what it calls the platform's largest expansion since its 2017 launch. The move reflects not only greater financial backing but also a broader strategy to emphasize variety, discoverability, and developer sustainability......
Meta adds AI chatbot and surprise matches to Facebook Dating
Meta has announced several new features for its Facebook Dating service. According to the company, the changes aim to address the "swipe fatigue" some users are experiencing. However, they could also serve as yet another reminder that Big Tech is eager to cram AI into every aspect of what we......
TikTok accused of collecting personal data on thousands of Canadian children
The review determined that TikTok's safeguards for keeping underage users off the platform were inadequate, leading to the collection of data from a large number of Canadian children. Regulators concluded that TikTok amassed information considered particularly sensitive, including biometric data such as facial and voice recognition details, as well as......
Logitech K980 Signature Slim Solar+ keyboard can run on indoor light – no sun required
Priced at $99, the Signature Slim Solar+ K980 is another wireless keyboard from Logitech. The company has been making these solar-powered keyboards for over a decade now, most of which have been well-reviewed. Read Entire Article
Oracle billionaire Larry Ellison is building a media empire, with stakes in TikTok, CBS, CNN and more
The most significant shift centers on TikTok, the short-form video app with 170 million users in the United States. Earlier this year, Congress ordered its parent company, ByteDance, to divest the platform over national security concerns. Enforcement of the law was delayed by President Trump. Against that backdrop, Oracle, where......
Companies are losing money to AI “workslop” that slows everything down
Modern workplaces are increasingly adopting artificial intelligence, promising speed, efficiency, and innovation. However, the reality is often messier in practice. Many companies feel pressured to adopt AI quickly, worried that failing to do so will leave them behind competitors. Yet work produced by AI can create more correction and confusion......
DDR5 shatters overclocking barrier to hit 13,020 MT/s in new world record
The record was achieved using a single 24GB Corsair Vengeance module with a default speed of 7,500 MT/s. The system was powered by an Intel Core Ultra 7 265K CPU on Gigabyte's flagship Z890 AORUS Tachyon ICE motherboard, specifically designed for extreme CPU and memory overclocking. Read Entire Article