Nvidia says it's not buying a PC maker, but the idea didn't seem crazy
SemiAccurate, a niche site with a history of semiconductor scoops, reported that Nvidia had been negotiating a deal for more than a year that would "reshape the PC landscape."
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Netgear becomes first router brand exempt from FCC foreign-made ban
In an April 14 update to the FCC Covered List, the agency said the Department of War had granted conditional approval for Netgear's Nighthawk and Orbi router lines, as well as its CAX cable gateways and CM cable modems, through October 1, 2027. Netgear highlighted the decision in an SEC...
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Google adds Rust to Pixel 10 modem to block attacks at one of Android's weakest points
The security problem starts with how cellular modems are built. A phone's baseband is effectively its own operating system, typically written in C and C++, and it runs tens of megabytes of largely proprietary code that handles everything from signal processing to protocol negotiations.
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Clicking "reject cookies" might not actually do anything
California-based auditor webXray reports that tech giants have continued to use cookies to track users across the internet, even when website visitors reject them. Google, Microsoft, and Meta have all disputed the findings.
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DaVinci Resolve 21 beta adds photo editing and deeper AI integration
DaVinci Resolve 21 beta pushes further into all-in-one territory, adding a dedicated Photo section that allows edition of still images using the same color pipeline that made Resolve a favorite for video. The update leans heavily on AI to speed up everyday work. Early impressions highlight how seamlessly the new tools fit into existing workflows.
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Malware campaign lures users with fake Windows Update website
Malwarebytes recently uncovered a new malicious campaign targeting the Windows Update service. Focused on French-speaking users, the campaign uses layered obfuscation techniques to deliver multiple malicious payloads built with legitimate tools. The malware's primary goal is to steal passwords and other sensitive user data.
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Apple is testing four smart glasses designs as it prepares to challenge Meta Ray-Bans
While Meta partnered with Ray-Ban to position its smart glasses as more lifestyle-oriented than experimental, Apple's design philosophy remains distinctly in-house. In his Power On newsletter, Gurman notes that Apple is taking an independent approach, choosing to develop the product internally rather than collaborate with an established eyewear brand. Each...
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Amazon purchases Globalstar for $11.6B to expand its low Earth orbit satellite network
Per the agreement, Amazon will take ownership of Globalstar's existing operations including its low Earth orbit satellite network and supporting infrastructure, as well as related assets like mobile satellite service spectrum licenses. Amazon is paying $90 per Globalstar share – available either as cash or in Amazon stock – which...
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Capcom's Pragmata earns strong early reviews ahead of release
Pragmata is drawing positive early reviews thanks to its inventive mix of third-person shooting and real-time hacking mechanics alongside striking futuristic visuals. The dynamic between its lead characters and the game's strategic combat depth stand out as key strengths.
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Microsoft is removing 32GB size limit for FAT32 volumes, this time for real
Microsoft recently released a new preview build of Windows 11 for the Windows Insider channels. Users enrolled in the Insider program can now test a somewhat historic change: a new "hard" size limit for disk volumes formatted with the FAT32 file system. This long-anticipated update may improve compatibility and flexibility...
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