Bitcoin breaks $100,000 barrier for the first time ever

Bitcoin entered 2024 valued around $44,000. While far more than some ever imagined a virtual token could be worth, it was still around $20,000 less than the previous all-time high achieved in late 2021. The cryptocurrency hovered around the $60,000 - $70,000 range for much of the year but as......

FBI shifts stance, recommends encryption to keep phone chats private

A state-sponsored hacking group known as "Salt Typhoon" recently managed to compromise surveillance systems used by law enforcement agencies. This massive breach highlights the growing privacy risks associated with phone usage and communication, a concern that all users should take seriously. Read Entire Article

LG G5 OLED TVs refresh rates will go even higher

Both the LG C5 and G5 have been certified for sale in South Korea ahead of their official announcement at CES 2025, writes FlatpanelsHD. The world's largest consumer electronics event takes place in just a few weeks (January 7 to January 11) in Las Vegas. Read Entire Article

Intel confirms Xe3 graphics hardware is finalized, Xe4 in the works

Speaking on The Full Nerd podcast, Intel's Tom Petersen reaffirmed the company's commitment to its Arc graphics business, dismissing any speculation about its potential cancellation. According to Petersen, Intel is moving full steam ahead with the development of Xe3. He revealed that the hardware for Xe3 is already "baked," and......