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Debian plots fix for Y2K38 bug by upgrading to 64-bit timekeeping
The Year 2038 problem arises from the way Unix-based systems track time – by storing the number of seconds since January 1, 1970, in a signed 32-bit integer. In 13 years, that integer will reach its maximum value and likely overflow, resetting affected systems back to 1970. A similar issue......
Android 16 will alert users to possible Stingray surveillance, fake cell towers
An upcoming Android update will introduce a warning system to help users detect one of the most elusive forms of digital surveillance: the Stingray attack. Android Authority notes that as part of the Android 16 rollout, select new devices will alert users when their phone connects to a suspicious or......
Brother printer hack puts thousands of users at risk of remote takeover
Security researchers at Rapid7 recently reported eight vulnerabilities affecting over 689 printers, scanners, and label makers manufactured by Brother. Several models from Fujifilm, Ricoh, Toshiba, and Konica Minolta are also impacted. Read Entire Article
Landmark deepfake law aims to give Denmark’s citizens rights over their image, voice, and likeness
Denmark has proposed sweeping legislation to curb the rise of AI-generated deepfakes, positioning itself as a leader in European digital rights protection. The suggested amendment to Danish copyright law would grant individuals explicit ownership of their image, voice, and facial features – empowering them to demand the removal of unauthorized......
PNG image format receives HDR and animation support in first spec update in decades
The World Wide Web Consortium (W3C), which manages web standards and guidelines, recently published new specifications for the PNG (Portable Network Graphics) image format. The updated format now supports animations, a wider range of colors, Exif metadata, and HDR. To enable HDR, the spec uses CICP – a compact labeling......
Nvidia RTX 5060 Ti 8GB vs. 16GB Tested Across PCIe 3.0, 4.0 and 5.0
We test how PCIe bandwidth impacts 8 GB GPUs like Nvidia's RTX 5060 when VRAM is exceeded and fall back to RAM. Let's see how bandwidth plays a major role in avoiding severe performance drops. Read Entire Article
US surgeons complete first-ever heart transplant using robotics
The patient, a 45-year-old man hospitalized for months with severe heart failure, became the first in the United States to receive a heart transplant using a minimally invasive, robot-assisted technique. Unlike traditional transplants that require splitting the breastbone to open the chest, this procedure uses a sophisticated surgical robot to......
YouTube adds more AI, but not everyone’s happy about it
Google recently confirmed that two new AI features are coming to YouTube. The company says the updates are aimed at helping users find what they're looking for more quickly and efficiently, though the most significant change will initially be limited to paying subscribers. Read Entire Article
Intel Nova Lake CPUs may finally bring a 3D V-Cache rival to desktop gaming
According to tipster @Haze2K1, at least two SKUs in the Nova Lake lineup will ship with increased L3 cache. Intel calls the new technology "bLLC," which is short for "big Last Line Cache." The leaker added that both SKUs with bLLC will feature 8 P-cores and 4 LP-E cores. One......