Hackers make merry with Apple’s “security.”
Published in News


But don’t worry Google saves fanboys

Google researchers caught hackers targeting users in Hong Kong exploiting vulnerabilities in Apple's Mac operating system.

AI systems are really racist
Published in AI


Even the doctors

AI systems being developed to diagnose skin cancer run the risk of being less accurate for people with dark skin, research suggests.

Microsoft ties Windows 11 SE to its hardware
Published in PC Hardware


It will not allow it to be installed on other PCs 

Software King of the World Microsoft might be onto a winner with its the $250 Surface Laptop SE but it is keeping its software locked into its hardware.

Kiwi spooks say that satellite spying is so old hat
Published in Network


Waihopai satellite communications interception station retired before the front falls off 


New Zealand's Government Communications Security Bureau (GCSB) – the nation's signals intelligence and infosec agency is to retire its Waihopai satellite communications interception station.

IBM Cloud releases third-generation AMD EPYC servers
Published in News


128 cores (256 threads) of processing power to play with

IBM Cloud has released Bare Metal Servers using the newly released third-generation AMD EPYC processors.

Apple backs down on evil repair antics
Published in News


If your iPhone 13 screen breaks you will not have to use Apple replacement

Fruity cargo cult Apple has backed down in the face of some stonking criticism for the evil way it handle broken iPhone 13 screen repairs.

Valve says sorry for Steam Deck delays
Published in Gaming


Leaves on the line

Valve has delayed the release of its Steam Deck handheld by several months, it announced in a statement today. The anticipated handheld will now start rolling out in February 2022, pushed back from an initial December release.

Sony reduces PlayStation 5 production outlook
Published in Gaming


We can’t get the wood

Sony has reduced its PlayStation 5 production outlook for this fiscal year due to component and logistics constraints.

Rivian Automotive worth more than $100 billion
Published in Transportation


Not bad for a company that expects to lose a billion

Shares of Rivian Automotive surged as much as 53 per cent in its Nasdaq debut, giving the Amazon-backed electric vehicle maker a market valuation of more than $100 billion.

Good results for Siemens
Published in News


Coming on the back of supply chain issues

Siemens fourth quarter sales and orders beat forecasts and said that supply chain problems that have hindered industrial revival in the wake of the pandemic will ease next year.