Samsung has confirmed the contents of its December 2024 security update through its monthly security bulletin. The update includes fixes from both Google and Samsung, as well as a couple of high-security fixes from Samsung Semiconductor. The December 2024 security patch contains fixes for several critical vulnerabilities, including CVE-2024-38408, CVE-2024-43096, and CVE-2024-43770. High-severity vulnerabilities are … Read more
The first time a computer beat a human chess champion, doomsayers predicted the end of humanity. However, humans have thrived despite this prediction being true nearly three decades ago. As artificial intelligence (AI) advances, concerns arise about its impact on jobs and society. But it’s essential to recognize that AI is not a zero-sum game … Read more
US stock futures slid into negative territory on Tuesday, following a dollar slump to 106.3 levels. The 10-year and two-year Treasury notes yielded 4.21% and 4.18%, respectively, amid expectations of a further 25 basis point rate cut in December. The Nasdaq 100, S&P 500, Dow Jones, and Russell 2000 indices all fell, with the Nasdaq … Read more
Seed oils, commonly found in processed foods like baked goods, have been villainized by some wellness influencers and social media users. However, research suggests that these oils are not the culprit behind inflammation and obesity. In reality, seed oils contain a type of fatty acid called polyunsaturated fats, which have been shown to lower the … Read more
Samsung has released a second November update for its Galaxy S24 series, bypassing the December patch and sending users an early security fix instead. The new firmware brings classic security fixes, performance optimizations, bug fixes, and stability improvements to the devices. The update is available first in Europe for users of the Galaxy S24, Galaxy … Read more
Samsung has released the November 2024 patch for its Galaxy A54 users. Although it took longer than expected to arrive, this update includes essential security fixes and reliability patches. The firmware code ‘A546USQUACXK3’ or ‘A546BXXUBCXK1’ will be applied when the update is available in your region. This update addresses 38 vulnerabilities in the core Android … Read more
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq indices reached record closing highs on Tuesday as investors eagerly awaited the release of key jobs data. Despite a slight decline in the Dow Jones Industrial Average, tech-related shares extended their gains, driven by positive comments from Federal Reserve policymakers. Two policymakers expressed confidence that inflation will return to the … Read more
SpaceX, Elon Musk’s private space company, has raised its valuation to $350 billion in a proposed capital raise. This significant increase makes an initial public offering (IPO) unlikely for now. The trend of companies staying private is evident, as investors are flocking to private markets with SpaceX being the latest example. In private-market valuations, SpaceX’s … Read more
Microsoft is facing a UK lawsuit over allegations that it is charging businesses higher licence fees for using Windows Server software, while also trying to force them into using its cloud computing service Azure. Competition lawyer Maria Luisa Stasi claims that British businesses and organisations could collectively be owed more than £1 billion in compensation. … Read more
Scientists have created a hybrid mouse by replacing a gene from an ancient single-celled ancestor with one found in modern mice. The researchers used induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) and swapped out the Sox2 gene for the corresponding Sox gene from choanoflagellates, which are the closest relatives of animal life. The “hybrid” iPSCs were then … Read more