DF 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
New York City is planning to transfer control of all migrant shelter operations to the Department of Homeless Services (DHS) by June 2026, according to an administration figure familiar with the move. The plan comes after two years of operating a “shadow system” of separate shelters for migrants. The decision was announced at a National … Read more
Microsoft 365 customers worldwide reported issues with services like Outlook and Teams on Monday, citing problems with viewing emails, loading calendars, or accessing applications such as PowerPoint. The company acknowledged an issue affecting users attempting to access Exchange Online or functionality within Microsoft Teams calendar. Microsoft stated that a “recent change” was behind the problem … Read more
US stocks rallied on Monday, with major indexes hitting record highs, while Asia-Pacific markets fell. President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for US Treasury secretary, Scott Bessent, has received praise from Wall Street and global analysts alike. Bessent, founder of hedge fund Key Square Group, is seen as a Wall Street-friendly candidate who prioritizes controlling inflation. His … Read more
The S&P 500 advanced 0.3% on Monday, Nov. 25, 2024, as investors welcomed the post-election rally. President-elect Donald Trump named hedge fund manager Scott Bessent to lead the Treasury Department, which boosted market sentiment. Tech heavy Nasdaq and Dow also moved higher, with gains in solar energy and housing sectors contributing to the rise. Enphase … Read more
A team of physicists has discovered a discrepancy between the predicted curvature of space-time according to Albert Einstein’s general relativity theory and the observed values using data from the Dark Energy Survey. The study, published in Nature Communications, found that while the predictions match well for epochs 6 and 7 billion years ago, they deviate … Read more
Apple CEO Tim Cook met with more than 20 other chief executives, including top executives from Rio Tinto and Corning Inc., to discuss potential trade disruptions once US President-elect Donald Trump takes office in January. The meeting, which took place in China, aimed to address the impact of tariffs on Chinese-made goods, particularly iPhones. China … Read more
Palantir, one of the leading data gathering and analytics companies, has seen its stock soar more than 250% this year. The company’s inclusion in the S&P 500 has contributed to its strong results. However, investors are now wondering if the stock is still a buy after its big gains. On the buy side, accelerating growth … Read more