Author: Zach_Wilson
Scout Motors’ plan to ditch dealers is exactly what customers want
Less than 12 hours after Scout Motors unveiled a pair of buzzy electrified vehicles last week, car dealers started threatening lawsuits. Scout, which is backed by Volkswagen, thinks that dealers are history. It would rather sell its EVs directly to consumers, following in the footsteps of Tesla, Rivian, and Polestar…
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Here’s where you can preorder Apple’s colorful M4 iMac (and what’s included)
In addition to the M4 iMac’s new colors, USB-C peripherals, and an upgraded 12MP FaceTime camera, Apple is also increasing the starting RAM from 8GB to 16GB. There aren’t many other drastic performance differences over last year’s model, but the added power and memory are a welcome boost for handling…
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Wi-Fi Alliance test suite has a worrying security flaw
Wi-Fi Test Suite carries a vulnerability that allows for elevation of privilege and remote code execution (RCE) attacks – and since there is no patch, and no word if there ever will be a patch, users are advised to replace the affected endpoints, or at least stop using them until…
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Windows kernel components can be installed to bypass defense systems
Experts have uncovered a method allowing cybercriminals to bypass Windows security features such as Driver Signature Enforcement (DSE), and thus install rootkits on fully updated systems. A report from cybersecurity researcher Alon Leviev of SafeBreach claims the attack is possible by downgrading certain Windows kernel components. By taking over the…
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Cheaper QD-OLED TVs and monitors may be on the way, partly thanks to Samsung’s new recycling tech
Recycling isn’t just better for the environment. It could make some of the best OLED TVs cheaper too. That’s the news coming from Samsung Display, which says it’s developed technology that can very efficiently recycle quantum dot ink that would be wasted in the manufacturing process. That’s a crucial component…
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Apple Intelligence is here, but it still has a lot to learn
Apple Intelligence has finally arrived, and like most AI on smartphones so far, it’s mostly underwhelming. The debut features of Apple Intelligence are all very familiar: there are glowing gradients and sparkle icons that indicate the presence of AI; writing tools that make your emails sound more professional; and an…
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