The Biden administration is considering new restrictions on semiconductor equipment and AI memory chips sold to China, escalating its crackdown on Beijing’s tech ambitions. The proposed rules, expected to be announced soon, would target fewer Huawei suppliers than initially planned. Companies like Micron, Samsung, and SK Hynix could feel the impact on their sales in … Read more
Apple has confirmed that it will roll out its long-awaited Apple Intelligence feature in phases, with the first phase set to drop about a month after the release of the iPhone 16. The delayed AI features were initially expected to launch with iOS 18 but are now unlikely to be included. Instead, Apple has announced … Read more
GSC Game World has released its first major patch for the recently launched Stalker 2, aiming to address main quest blockers and crashes that have plagued the game since its release five days ago. The developer acknowledges the mixed reviews and bugs, but assures fans that it will “make every effort to constantly improve” the … Read more
Researchers from ESET have discovered the first ever UEFI bootkit malware specifically targeting Linux systems. The malware, named “Bootkitty,” is a proof-of-concept designed to bypass kernel signature verification and preload malicious components during the system boot process. Unlike traditional Windows-based bootkits, Bootkitty relies on a self-signed certificate and only targets specific Ubuntu distributions, making it … Read more
The US economy showed signs of resilience in early Q4, with consumer spending increasing 0.4% in October and inflation staying above the Federal Reserve’s 2% target. Despite this, progress on lowering inflation appears to have stalled. Consumer spending accounts for over two-thirds of US economic activity and rose more than expected last month. Adjusted for … Read more