Intel: We now won’t ever patch Spectre variant 2 flaw in these chips
A handful of CPU families that Intel was due to patch will now forever remain vulnerable. Read More
Windows 10 security: Microsoft patches critical flaw in Windows Defender
Just scanning a specially-crafted file could lead to a totally compromised Windows machine. Read More
Yahoo Japan deploys single-socket AMD EPYC 7000 series processors
Yahoo Japan becomes the first Japanese ISP to deploy single-socket PowerEdge servers powered by AMD’s EPYC processors. Read More
Mozilla: We’re building a new Firefox browser for VR and AR headsets
The Firefox Reality browser will run on augmented and virtual reality headsets. Read More
Intel Core i9-8950HK: The company’s most powerful laptop chip yet
Updated: Chip giant’s eighth-generation Core i9 features six cores and 12 threads, and is aimed at content creation and VR. Read More
Dell and Alienware unveil new laptops and all-in-one PCs
Dell unveils a huge refresh of the Inspiron PC line, the XPS and Alienware line, and it introduced a new, lower-priced G series gaming laptops. Read More
Intel sells Wind River to TPG
Terms of the deal weren’t disclosed. Wind River gets more investment and Intel gets more focus. Intel bought Wind River in 2009 in a deal valued at $884 million. Read More
Ryder buys MXD for $120 million to build out e-commerce last mile delivery for bulky goods
The goal for Ryder is to bolster its omnichannel retail transportation efforts and grab more last mile deliveries for large and bulky goods. Read More
Ryder buys MXD for $120M to build out e-commerce last mile delivery for bulky goods
The goal for Ryder is to bolster its omnichannel retail transportation efforts and grab more last-mile deliveries for large and bulky goods. Read More
Linux 4.16 arrives, bringing more Spectre and Meltdown fixes
So did Linus Torvalds get the ‘normal and entirely boring’ release that he wanted? Read More