DF Google Chrome has introduced a solution to the problem of annoying website notifications. The browser now allows users to easily unsubscribe from notifications directly in the notification itself. This feature is initially available on Pixel devices, but will be rolled out to other Android devices soon. When you receive a notification from a website, you’ll … Read more
Fortinet has admitted that an unauthorized individual accessed cloud-hosted files containing data related to a small number of its customers. The security giant emphasized that the incident was limited and did not impact its operations, products, or services. According to Fortinet’s blog post, the miscreant gained access to a limited number of files stored on … Read more
A former Google advertising executive, Eisar Lipkovitz, testified in the US antitrust case against Google, providing insight into the company’s internal politics and potential monopoly on digital ads. Lipkovitz, a former vice president of engineering at Google, shared his experiences with the Department of Justice, alleging that Google’s ad business is a monopoly. He described … Read more
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has issued a warning for a significant geomagnetic solar storm expected to impact Earth from September 12 to 14, 2024. The storm is classified as G3 or greater on the NOAA space weather scale, indicating moderate to strong effects. A geomagnetic storm occurs when solar activity disturbs the … Read more
Researchers at Princeton University have developed a groundbreaking tool that allows them to physically move DNA strands around, enabling a new level of study on gene expression. This innovative approach uses light to bend DNA strands, allowing scientists to manipulate the structure of chromosomes and assess how this affects gene expression. The team discovered that … Read more
Nvidia’s next-gen Blackwell graphics cards are generating buzz again, with rumors swirling around the performance and power usage of the upcoming RTX 5080. According to Kopite7kimi, a well-known leaker on X, the RTX 5080 is expected to be 10% faster than the current flagship RTX 4090 in rasterization. However, this impressive performance boost may come … Read more
AMD has introduced Variable Graphics Memory (VGM), a feature that allows users to dynamically allocate up to 75% of their system memory as dedicated video RAM. This is achieved by tapping a button in AMD’s desktop Adrenalin app, making it easy to reroute power without diving into the BIOS. Currently available for AMD AI “Strix … Read more
Researchers have developed a revolutionary nanomaterial that can transform the way we visualize fingerprints, making it easier to identify individuals. The new material, created by combining mesoporous silica nanoparticles with chitosan and dansylglycine, has special properties that make it adhere well to fingerprint residues, even old ones. This breakthrough could greatly aid in forensic investigations, … Read more
Japan is poised to make a groundbreaking move in the field of supercomputing by building the world’s first zeta-class supercomputer, dubbed Fugaku Next. This ambitious project, backed by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT), aims to create a machine that can process calculations at speeds 1,000 times faster than current top … Read more
Artificial intelligence (AI) has been the hottest topic on Wall Street since sliced bread, with broad-reaching utility across almost every sector and industry. According to a report by PwC researchers, AI is forecast to add $15.7 trillion to the global economy in 2030. Nvidia (NVDA), a semiconductor giant, has benefited significantly from this trend. Its … Read more