Samsung Electronics is facing significant pressure to improve its foundry manufacturing yield for artificial intelligence (AI) processors, a need underscored by Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang’s recent statements. During a Goldman Sachs technology conference, Huang hinted at the possibility of Nvidia switching from its primary supplier, Taiwan’s TSMC, to other potential foundries including Samsung, primarily driven by rising demand for Nvidia’s
The ongoing investigation into the misuse of Pegasus spyware in Poland has come to an abrupt halt following a controversial ruling by the Supreme Court. Intended to probe allegations that the former ruling Law and Justice (PiS) party used the spyware to target political opponents, the investigation has now been blocked, sparking a heated political and legal battle. The decision
The global cybersecurity workforce gap is widening at an alarming rate. According to new figures from ISC2, there’s a 19% increase in this gap over the past year, translating into a need for 4.8 million more professionals. As economic pressures mount, both the demand for skilled cybersecurity talent and the challenges in securing budgets for these roles are becoming more
In today’s digital age, keeping software up to date is crucial for cybersecurity. Microsoft’s latest Patch Tuesday for September 2024 underscores this necessity with an expansive list of updates aimed at addressing vulnerabilities that could be exploited by cybercriminals. These patches are essential to maintaining the integrity of your systems and ensuring that your data remains secure in an increasingly
Samsung has introduced its 9th generation quad-level cell (QLC) V-NAND flash storage, pushing the envelope in solid-state storage technology. The primary focus of this innovation is on capacity enhancement rather than performance. This new generation of QLC NAND, designed to meet the high-capacity demands of artificial intelligence (AI) applications, features the highest number of layers in QLC flash history. Though
The ever-changing landscape of the mobile GPU market has seen some exciting developments lately, particularly with AMD’s latest offering, the Radeon RX 7800M. This new contender claims a significant leap in performance and aims to challenge the dominance of its mid-range rivals, especially the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 laptop GPU. Let’s delve into the specifics and see if the RX
The strategic partnership between Quod Orbis, a London-based Continuous Controls Monitoring (CCM) firm, and Archer, a global leader in integrated risk management, marks a pivotal moment in the realms of cybersecurity and compliance. This alliance is set to deliver comprehensive solutions to significant challenges encountered by IT teams aiming to secure business operations and adhere to stringent regulatory standards. This
AMD has announced a groundbreaking development for the gaming handheld market with the forthcoming release of its Ryzen Z2 Extreme APU, scheduled for early 2025. This new APU will incorporate advanced Zen 5 and RDNA 3.5 cores, aimed at significantly boosting both the performance and battery life of handheld gaming devices. The announcement came during a joint Q&A session at
In a significant move to safeguard its products, Progress Software has recently addressed a critical vulnerability impacting its LoadMaster and Multi-Tenant (MT) Hypervisor solutions. The identified flaw, tagged as CVE-2024-7591, boasts a daunting CVSS score of 10.0, underscoring its potential for severe consequences if left unchecked. Characterized by improper input validation, this vulnerability opens the door for unauthenticated remote attackers
The unprecedented surge in Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks in 2024 has become a focal concern, especially with governmental institutions facing the brunt of these cyber onslaughts. As governments hold critical elections, they are increasingly targeted, highlighting the evolving landscape of cyber threats. The Sharp Increase in DDoS Attacks Global Surge in DDoS Activities The first half of 2024
AMD is shaking up the graphics card market with a strategic pivot that has the industry talking. No longer focusing on high-end, flagship gaming GPUs, AMD is shifting its attention to the mid-range and budget-friendly segments. This significant move has been clarified by Jack Huynh, AMD’s senior vice president, in a recent interview. The rationale? To “build scale” and capture
Apple has once again demonstrated its dominance in the mobile SoC market by releasing its second-generation 3nm system-on-chip (SoC) technology, unveiling the A18 and A18 Pro chips. These chips signify a remarkable leap from the 3nm technology first showcased in the iPhone 15 Pro. Notably, Apple has now extended its cutting-edge 3nm technology to even its regular iPhone 16 models.
