Biz & IT

BlackX bootkit Bypasses Windows Secure Boot
Kaspersky discovered the BlackX bootkit exploiting the Baton Drop vulnerability on updated Windows devices.

GTA VI Launch Pressures November Box Office
Sensor Tower estimates the GTA VI launch has drawn $630 million in digital pre-orders, rivaling major movie box office runs.

Agent Client Protocol: Key to AI Coding Interoperability
An AWS developer advocate's project with AWS Kiro highlights the Agent Client Protocol's role in enabling interoperability across AI coding assistants.

Why Parents Are Rejecting Trump Accounts Despite Financial Appeal
Despite potential financial benefits, some parents are rejecting federally backed Trump accounts for their children, citing concerns about the name.

Darkbloom Low Payouts: What Mac GPU Renters Need to Know
Darkbloom low payouts are a new reality for Mac users renting out their GPUs. Declining token prices mean your potential earnings for AI inference jobs have significantly dropped.

Firefox Chrome Security Flaws Patched in Major Updates
Mozilla and Google have released new versions of Firefox 159 and Chrome 56, patching over 200 Firefox Chrome security flaws. Users urged to update immediately.

Southeast Asia Integrated Chip Hub: A Regional Ambition?
Southeast Asia integrated chip hub plans are taking shape with the ASEAN Framework for an Integrated Semiconductor Supply Chain (AFISS) to capitalize on the $258 billion regional export industry.

Quake AI Agents Reshape Cloud Computing
Quake AI, a new neocloud provider, is developing APIs to make its infrastructure accessible to Quake AI agents, anticipating they will become its primary users over humans.

I Beg You: Don't Run These Power Station Appliances
A home tech expert advises against continuously running certain power station appliances, like space heaters and ovens, to avoid rapidly draining backup power during outages.

Tor Exit Nodes Hijacked: Your SSH & Email Risk
Hundreds of Tor exit nodes were recently hijacked to intercept SSH traffic and plaintext email. This Tor exit nodes incident demands your attention.

Meta Class C Shares: What They Mean For You
Meta just issued new Class C shares to fund AI and keep Mark Zuckerberg in control. What does this mean for Meta's future and your reliance on its platforms?
