DF The Straits Times Index (STI) has moved sideways despite ominous signs of an inverted US Treasury yield curve. Morningstar reports that the 10-year Treasury yield reached its lowest level since late October, causing concern among investors. Markets are now pricing in a 66.3% probability that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates by at least … Read more
In her new book, Melania Trump shares intimate details about her husband’s state visit to the UK in 2019. The couple dined with Prince Charles at Winfield House, the US Ambassador’s residence in London, as part of a warm welcome from the British royal family. Despite the tumultuous backdrop of Brexit and changes at the … Read more
Open-source router OpenWrt One has finally arrived, priced at $89. This “hacker-friendly device” boasts two Ethernet ports, three USB ports, and dual-band Wi-Fi 6, making it a great solution for those seeking an open-source alternative to traditional routers. The OpenWrt One comes pre-installed with the open-source OpenWrt firmware, ensuring it will never be locked or … Read more
Treasury yields increased on Monday as investors await key economic data this week. The 10-year Treasury yield rose by 1 basis point to 4.207%, while the 2-year Treasury yield jumped 2 basis points to 4.192%. This follows Friday’s lowest levels since late October. To gauge the strength of the US economy, investors are closely watching … Read more
The battle against Alzheimer’s has taken a surprising turn. Long-held theories are being challenged, with emerging research pointing to the possibility that the disease is actually an immune system disorder. A 2006 study published in Nature, which suggested beta-amyloid protein was the culprit behind Alzheimer’s, has been re-examined in light of new findings. However, a … Read more
China has launched a new cardless payment system, Weixin Palm Payment, which uses palm scanning technology to make transactions. The system is designed by Tencent, one of China’s largest tech companies, and allows users to scan their palms to pay for subway fares or enter office buildings. This innovative technology uses biometric scanning to create … Read more
A sudden warning message from Cloudflare, the content delivery network behind Videocardz.com, requires users to enable JavaScript and cookies to proceed. This indicates a potential issue with the website’s security settings, urging visitors to take immediate action to protect their online experience. In order to continue viewing, users must update their browser settings to allow … Read more
Big Tech’s dominance is set to face its biggest challenge yet in 2025. Critics from across the political spectrum are uniting to critique the centralized power of incumbent tech giants, citing concerns over surveillance, information control, and the concentration of vast power in a few hands. The consequences of Big Tech’s business model are becoming … Read more
Intel is set to launch two entry-level graphics cards, dubbed Battlemage GPUs, which are expected to compete with more affordable options like Nvidia’s RTX 4060 Ti and AMD’s Radeon RX 7600. Leaked marketing materials suggest that the lower-specced Arc B570 chip will feature 18 Xe2 cores, 10GB of GDDR6 VRAM, and a 160-bit memory bus. … Read more
A bug affecting some AMD Zen 1 and 2 systems has been fixed by a recent Linux kernel patch. The patch arrives today and will be backported to older releases, addressing slow boot times that ranged from seconds to multiple minutes. The issue was identified in April by Nokia engineer who noticed four weeks ago … Read more