In the latest development concerning Intel’s processors, the company has taken a significant step towards addressing instability issues detected in its 13th and 14th generation Central Processing Units (CPUs) by extending their warranty. This article highlights the key aspects of Intel’s announcement, the broader implications for consumers and Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), and the ongoing efforts to resolve these issues.
Endor Labs has unveiled a suite of advanced analytics and patching tools to its platform to bolster the security of open-source software, as announced at the Black Hat USA 2024 conference. These new features aim to evaluate the difficulties associated with upgrading an open-source software package, including the potential risk of breaking an application. Central to this advancement is the
Qualcomm’s forthcoming flagship SoC, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4, is set to make waves with its impressive performance credentials, as showcased on Geekbench. This highly anticipated chipset promises substantial improvements in both CPU and GPU capabilities compared to its predecessor, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. Featuring a sophisticated dual-cluster configuration, this new SoC hosts two high-performance cores clocked at 4.09
NVIDIA’s highly anticipated Blackwell AI chips, originally slated for a Q4 2024 release, are facing a significant delay due to a reported design flaw. This new timeline means the release could be pushed to 2025, which has far-reaching implications for major tech companies like Meta, Microsoft, and Google, who had placed substantial orders for these next-generation AI processors. The delay,
NVIDIA has announced plans to discontinue its popular GeForce RTX 3060 GPUs, marking a significant transition in their product lineup. As production for this well-regarded GPU grinds to a halt, NVIDIA is gearing up to pivot its efforts toward the newer RTX 4060 series. This strategic shift has several implications for the GPU market and the gaming community at large.
Intel’s Raptor Lake CPUs have been at the center of controversy for nearly a year now due to gaming instability issues that have plagued numerous users. Recently, Intel identified a defective voltage algorithm as the primary culprit behind these persistent problems, which has sparked major concerns about CPU reliability among Raptor Lake owners. Puget Systems, a prominent boutique system builder
Intel’s recent decision to extend warranties on its Raptor Lake CPUs by two additional years, providing a total warranty of five years from the date of purchase, is a significant move aimed at addressing customer concerns. This change follows the acknowledgment of critical issues affecting these CPUs, particularly an instability issue caused by a microcode flaw. This flaw results in
The "Sitting Ducks" DNS attack stands out as a formidable threat in the landscape of cybersecurity, exposing thousands of domains to the risk of hijacking. First identified in 2016, this attack exploits systemic vulnerabilities within the Domain Name System (DNS) infrastructure, allowing cybercriminals to take control of domains without requiring access to the owners’ accounts. Unlike conventional hijacking methods, which
The UK’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has recently unveiled plans for a new iteration of its Active Cyber Defence (ACD) initiative, dubbed ACD 2.0. As cyber threats grow increasingly sophisticated, this initiative aims to bolster the cybersecurity infrastructure of businesses across the UK. This new version not only seeks to enhance existing services but also to ensure their long-term
The battle between Intel and AMD CPUs has long intrigued tech enthusiasts, with each generation of processors pushing the boundaries of performance. However, the question of reliability remains paramount for consumers and businesses alike. Recently, Puget Systems released a comprehensive report detailing the failure rates of Intel Core and AMD Ryzen CPUs, offering valuable insights into the stability and reliability
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company’s (TSMC) decision to construct its first European fabrication plant (fab) in Germany marks a significant milestone for the firm and an important development for the global semiconductor market. Scheduled to break ground in Dresden by August 2024, this new facility is set to begin production by late 2027. TSMC’s move into Europe is a strategic endeavor
The world of cybersecurity is constantly evolving, with new threats emerging that can pose significant risks to users. One such threat recently identified by the security firm Cleafy is the Android Remote Access Trojan (RAT) named BingoMod. This sophisticated malware is designed to steal money from users and then wipe their devices to cover its tracks. Understanding how BingoMod operates
