Tag: computing
Liquid Network halts new transactions after ‘nice guy’ hackers steal nearly all its Bitcoin — but then return most of it after a patch is issued
Liquid Network hack exploited a bug in SideSwap, releasing 3,998 BTC (~$313M) to attackers Hackers claimed “white‑hat” intent, returning 3,400 BTC after fixes, leaving 598 BTC missing Network remains paused as Blockstream and Federation patch vulnerabilities and prepare safe restart The latest twist in the Liquid Network Bitcoin hack is…
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Samsung and TSMC hope AMSL’s new machines will help address the chip shortage
ASML, TSMC and Samsung are adopting larger chip photomasks that will boost manufacturing yields and lower costs. Source
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Windows 11 desktop becomes a full-page Harry Potter ad — and Bing Wallpaper users rebel by uninstalling the app in droves
The Bing Wallpaper app is serving an ad in Windows 11 The advert is for a Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts movie collection There’s a rebellion against this blatant advertising, with a significant number of users saying they’ve immediately removed Microsoft’s wallpaper app Some Windows 11 users who’ve installed the…
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Scientists develop ‘ultrafast magnetic-field pulses’ memory system that could cut AI data center energy use by 100x — and even get close to hitting thermodynamic limits
AI data centers currently use a huge amount of energy Scientists have found a way to cut that energy bill by “orders of magnitude” It involves using “ultrafast magnetic-field pulses” in RAM and storage It’s no secret that the current artificial intelligence (AI) boom is leading to record levels of…
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G7 tells businesses to get ready for quantum cybersecurity threats
G7 urges governments and organizations to begin transitioning to quantum‑resistant encryption Warning highlights risk from future quantum computers able to break current standards like AES Guidance: inventory cryptographic assets, prioritize critical systems, and adopt phased PQC strategies The G7, a collection of some of the world’s most powerful economies, is…
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The floating PC case trend is about more than good looks
Most PC cases keep the main chassis relatively close to the desk or floor, but a growing number of new designs are doing something much more fun, yet practical, with the space underneath. Our favourites deliberately add a gap that gives the case a floating effect. Others take a simpler…
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