Elon Musk, a prominent figure in the technology world, is once again pushing the boundaries with his ambitious plans for the future of artificial intelligence (AI). This time, Musk’s company xAI is set to undertake a colossal expansion of its supercomputer, aptly named Colossus, with the goal of significantly advancing its Grok language model. The plan involves expanding Colossus from
The rapid expansion of the Internet of Things (IoT) into sectors such as healthcare, manufacturing, and retail has undoubtedly revolutionized various industries, enabling unprecedented levels of connectivity and efficiency. However, as IoT devices become increasingly integrated into critical operations and day-to-day activities, the pressing need for enhanced security measures becomes evident. The intertwining of these devices into key functions in
The rivalry between semiconductor giants TSMC and Intel is intensifying as both companies strive to develop next-generation 2nm and sub-2nm semiconductor processes by the second half of 2025. Notably, a key highlight so far has been TSMC’s impressive lead in Static Random-Access Memory (SRAM) density, achieving a benchmark of 38 Mb/mm² with its N2 process. This impressive feat employs GAA
The Federal Trade Commission’s recent decision to prohibit data brokers Gravy Analytics and Mobilewalla from collecting, using, or selling sensitive location data marks a pivotal moment in the battle for consumer privacy. These settlements, which came about due to the companies’ violations of privacy laws, require the deletion of previously gathered data and the establishment of stringent controls to prevent
In a surprising turn of events, Calin Georgescu, a far-right candidate, has taken the lead in the first round of Romania’s presidential elections. Georgescu, who was virtually unknown before the campaign, secured 22.9% of the vote, surpassing the center-right opposition leader Elena Lasconi, who garnered 19.2%. The two are set to face each other in the second round on December
In the rapidly evolving world of artificial intelligence, NVIDIA continues to maintain its leading stance with continuous innovation. The upcoming "Blackwell Ultra" GB300 AI servers, slated for mid-2025 launch, promise a leap in performance surpassing current market offerings. Industry insiders speculate that these servers will push the AI frontier further, attracting significant interest from major tech companies while generating substantial
A significant security vulnerability has been identified in SailPoint’s IdentityIQ IAM software, tagged as CVE-2024-10905. This flaw, which has been assigned a maximum CVSS severity score of 10.0, allows unauthorized access to sensitive content within the application directory by exploiting improper handling of virtual resource file names (CWE-66). The affected versions include IdentityIQ 8.4 and its earlier patch levels prior
ElizaRAT, a sophisticated Remote Access Trojan (RAT) for Windows developed by the APT36 group, also referred to as Transparent Tribe, is making waves in the cybersecurity community. This notorious Pakistani threat actor group, known for targeting Indian government agencies, diplomatic personnel, and military installations, has now expanded its reach to major platforms including Windows, Linux, and Android systems. Advanced Capabilities
The proliferation and advanced techniques of the ‘Rockstar 2FA’ phishing toolkit signify a worrisome uptick in Adversary-in-The-Middle (AiTM) phishing attacks targeting Microsoft 365 (O365) credentials. This campaign, underpinned by sophisticated methods, lures victims to counterfeit Microsoft login pages to harvest user credentials. Since August 2024, there has been a notable rise in these phishing activities focusing primarily on Microsoft user
As the tech world gears up for CES 2025, AMD’s scheduled event on January 6, 2025, has generated significant anticipation. With a keen focus on unveiling new innovations, the highlight of the event will be the presentation of the RDNA 4 desktop graphics cards. This upcoming launch, hinted by AMD’s SVP and GM of Computing and Graphics, Jack Huynh, promises
For tech enthusiasts and budget-conscious consumers alike, new details about AMD’s forthcoming B850 motherboards have emerged, shedding light on what to expect from this latest set of budget-oriented motherboards. Historically, AMD has been known for rolling out their high-end products prior to any budget options; however, this time around, the release schedule for their 800-series chipset has been adjusted. Originally
To commemorate the anticipated release of "Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl," NVIDIA has announced an exciting giveaway featuring a custom GeForce RTX 4090 GPU adorned with a unique backplate themed around the game. The latest addition to the Stalker series, developed by GSC Game World, was officially launched on November 20. Not only does the game bring intense, immersive gameplay,
