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Microsoft Issues Windows Patch to Cover Intel’s Faulty Meltdown and Spectre Fixes
Intel’s patch for the Meltdown and Spectre flaw are causing problems so Microsoft has acted with emergency patches for Windows 10, Windows 8.1, and Windows 7.
US Congress Asks Microsoft and Tech Rivals to Explain Why Meltdown and Spectre was...
Meltdown and Spectre was embargoed for over half a year by leading tech giants. In a letter to leading companies like Apple, Google, and Microsoft, the US Congress wants to know why.
Intel: Buggy Meltdown and Spectre Patch Affects Newest Core Processors
The faulty Meltdown and Spectre patch has caused rebooting problems, but was believed to be limited to legacy Intel chips. However, the company admits Skylake and Kaby Lake chips are also affected.
Microsoft Explains Performance Impact of Meltdown and Spectre Fixes
The company says three variants of the Meltdown and Spectre security flaw have varying impacts on its services, but performance drain is minimal.
Microsoft: No Security Updates until Anti-Viruses Become Meltdown Patch Compatible
Microsoft is refusing to push security updates to all PCs with anti-virus software until the vendors implement a registry key. The move comes after users experienced blue screens while trying to fix Meltdown and Spectre vulnerabilities.
HP Kicks off CES 2018 with Alexa-Powered Pavilion Wave, Spectre x360 15, and More
HP has launched some significantly upgraded devices this year, with the introduction of Vega in the Spectre x360, and Alexa integration with its Pavilion Wave. Meanwhile, the Envy x2 now offers an Intel variant.
Nvidia Announces 65-Inch 4K HDR Gaming Displays with G-Sync Support
At CES 2018, Nvidia announced its Big Format Gaming Displays (BFGDs), which will be built by Acer, Asus, and HP.
Intel Joins Race for Improved Connectivity with 802.11ax Chip Launch
Following Qualcomm’s lead, Intel has announced its first chips supporting the 802.11ax standard, delivering significantly better Wi-Fi performance.
Microsoft’s Emergency Meltdown and Spectre Windows Patch Risks Performance Problems
Despite concerns over performance hits, Microsoft has update supported Windows builds to protect against the Meltdown and Spectre CPU vulnerability that has impacted Intel, AMD, and ARM.
CERT: “Meltdown and Spectre” CPU Security Flaw Can Only Be Fixed by Hardware Replacement
US government-backed cybersecurity team says the Meltdown and Spectre vulnerability can only be fixed by removing the affected CPU. Such an action would take a massive toll on the industry.
HDMI 2.1 to Support 10k at 120Hz, Variable Refresh Rate, and Dynamic HDR in...
HDMI 2.1 brings a wealth of new features, increasing HDR quality, allowing for higher refresh rates, and enabling higher audio bitrates. The standard is set to launch next year.
Microsoft Says Open Neural Network Exchange (ONNX) is “Production Ready”
Along with Facebook and Amazon, Microsoft confirmed ONNX readiness and said adoption has been swift among tech’s elite.
Intel’s 9th-Generation Core i7 to Will Get Bump to 8 Cores and 16 Threads
Users can expect a significant bump from Intel when the company launched the ninth generation Core i7 CPU. The company will also tweak the Core i5 and Core i3 chips.
Nvidia Ruffles Feathers with 29.53% Jump in GPU Shipments as Gamers Have Major Say...
Gamers are becoming increasingly important in the shrinking PC market and Nvidia is leading the way in discrete GPU sales, ahead of AMD.
Phoenix Leads UEFI Security Response Team (USRT) to Make UEFI-BIOS More Secure
The UEFI Security Response Team (USRT) under the leadership of Phoenix will serve as a contact point about security vulnerabilities of the BIOS successor.
Supercomputers: Intel Expected to Dump “Xeon Phi Knights Hill” for New Platform
Intel is planning to establish "a new platform and microarchitecture" for Exaflops supercomputers within 3 to 4 years instead of the previously planned 10-nanometer Xeon Phi Knights Hill (KNH)-platform which was expected for 2018.
Project Cerberus: Open Source Microsoft Project Plans to Heighten Datacenter Security
A cryptographic microcontroller, Project Cerberus increases data center security by protecting firmware from malware, compromised binaries, and more. Microsoft is in talks with Intel to work on the solution further.
Microsoft Will Bump Cost of Windows 10 Through Launch of Windows 10 Pro for...
Windows 10 Pro for Workstations will realign the Windows ecosystem and bring more cost upon OEMs. In turn, PC manufacturers will likely transfer the costs onto consumers.
Alex Kipman: Windows Mixed Reality Mastermind Talks Platform Launch and Growing an Ecosystem
In an interview after the launch of Windows Mixed Reality, Alex Kipman describes how the platform is already well stocked with content and will give customers wonderful choice of hardware and software.
Intel Wins Minor Battle in EU Legal Appeal
Seven years ago, Intel was fined a then record $1.19 billion by the European Commission. The company has been appealing the decision since then and has scored an important victory.
