Federal Reserve chair, other economists warn college graduates face difficult hiring challenges
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell acknowledged that the US labor market is presenting unusual challenges for young and minority workers, at a time when both a broader economic slowdown and the rapid spread of artificial intelligence are reshaping job opportunities. Speaking after the Federal Open Market Committee's September meeting, Powell...
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Samsung overcomes technical challenges, ready to supply HBM3E chips to Nvidia
Samsung Electronics has resolved the technical hurdles it faced in producing 12-layer HBM3E memory chips, successfully passing Nvidia's strict qualification tests. According to people familiar with the matter cited by KED Global, the Korean chipmaker will soon begin supplying the high-bandwidth memory required for Nvidia's AI servers.
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Russian hacking groups long seen as rivals now appear to be teaming up in Ukraine
ESET reported that in February it identified four Ukrainian machines compromised by both groups. On those systems, Gamaredon deployed its usual suite of malware families – PteroLNK, PteroStew, PteroOdd, PteroEffigy, and PteroGraphin – while Turla installed its proprietary Kazuar backdoor.
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Intel shifts driver support for 11th-14th gen Core CPUs to legacy branch
On Monday, Intel confirmed that it has split graphics driver support into two tracks: Core Ultra processors will keep monthly updates and day-0 game support, while 11th through 14th-generation chips shift to a legacy model with quarterly security and critical fixes only. Starting with the September 19 update, those older...
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Discovery of massive lava tubes on Venus raises new questions for science
Massive lava-carved tunnels have been confirmed beneath the surface of Venus, providing the strongest evidence yet that the planet's volcanic past created underground networks unlike those on any other world in the solar system.
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Hideo Kojima reveals P.T.-like horror OD, Physint cast, AR game, and Death Stranding anime
The trailer for OD, subtitled Knock, has been getting the most attention from the 2-hour stream. The clip was created using in-engine footage from the Unreal 5 game, and it looks spectacular. It's also impressively creepy, which bodes well for those still lamenting the canceled Silent Hills, for which P.T....
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MediaTek challenges Qualcomm with new Dimensity 9500 3nm flagship chip
The launch puts MediaTek squarely into a renewed battle with Qualcomm, whose Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor will power rival devices from manufacturers such as Xiaomi. Both chips employ "all-big-core" CPU architectures and dedicated hardware for generative AI, signaling how the premium smartphone market has become defined by technical...
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Apple, Nvidia, Intel among 15 early customers for TSMC's 2nm process – despite huge price hike
Claims regarding TSMC's N2 customers come from KLA, a major semiconductor equipment supplier. At the Goldman Sachs Communacopia & Technology Conference 2025, Ahmad Khan, President of KLA's combined product and customer organization, Semiconductor Products and Customers, said there are around 15 companies designing chips for N2.
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Tesla robotaxis crash within days of Austin pilot launch
A report to the federal government reveals that Tesla's robotaxi fleet in Austin suffered three crashes soon after the service began on June 23. Forbes reports that the company's data is vague and heavily redacted, but one or more of the accidents might have occurred on the first day.
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YouTuber shows upgrading the iPhone 17 Pro Max from 256GB to 1TB is possible, but not easy
The iPhone 17 Pro Max starts at $1,199 for the base 256GB model. Moving to 512GB, 1TB, or 2TB costs an extra $200 each step up, with the $1,999 variant at the top of the stack.
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