Could ChatGPT be the next big cybersecurity worry — researchers say it can crack systems faster than ever before

LLMs such as ChatGPT might just be the next cybersecurity worry, according to the latest findings by researchers. Previously believed to only be able to exploit simpler cybersecurity vulnerabilities, LLMs have shown a surprisingly high proficiency in exploiting complex ones as well.  Researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) found that GPT-4 demonstrates a … Read more

Intel finally brings its latest laptop CPU tech to other platforms but desktop users are shunned — Meteor Lake-PS architecture fuses Core Ultra and LGA socket, targets edge systems instead

It was expected that Intel‘s LGA1851 socket would house the tech giant’s next-gen Arrow Lake chips, but for now it seems the company might have another use for it.  At the recent Embedded World conference, Intel unveiled its Meteor Lake-PS architecture for edge systems, the first Core Ultra processor on an LGA socket. The new … Read more

One of our favorite mesh Wi-Fi systems is down to a record low for the Amazon Spring Sale

The Amazon Big Spring Sale features deals on many fun products but also some important, practical devices. Take TP-Link’s Deco XE75 AXE5400, far from a flashy new tech toy but one of the best mesh Wi-Fi router systems of 2024. The three-pack Wi-Fi 6E system is currently down to $310 from $351 — a 12 … Read more

AT&T denies leaked data of 70 million people is from its systems

A hacker is selling a huge archive on the dark web, claiming it originated from a 2021 data breach at American telecommunications giant AT&T – however the company denies the data originated from its servers. BleepingComputer reported a threat actor with the alias ShinyHunters posted an ad on the RaidForums for the sale of sensitive … Read more

Phison SSD storage for video surveillance systems unveiled

Phison Electronics, a notable player in the storage industry, has recently unveiled its latest solid-state drives (SSDs), the S12DI and S17T, which are specifically tailored for the video recording and surveillance markets. These new SSDs are designed to meet the rigorous demands of high-resolution video and surveillance systems, providing stable performance and essential power loss … Read more

Slim embedded PC systems for space-constrained applications

Cincoze has unveiled its latest line of slim industrial PCs, the P2202 Series and P1201 models, which are set to make a significant impact in the industrial computing market. These new systems are designed to fit into tight spaces without sacrificing performance, making them ideal for various industrial settings where space is at a premium. … Read more

OpenAI $10M grants for superhuman AI systems research

OpenAI has recently announced the launch of a substantial $10M grant program, known as the Superalignment Fast Grants. This ambitious initiative is designed to support and stimulate technical research focused on the alignment and safety of superhuman AI systems. This significant move by OpenAI underscores the growing concern and interest in the development and control … Read more

Latest TOP500 lists the world’s most powerful computer systems

  The 62nd edition of the TOP500 list has been unveiled, revealing the current ranking of the world’s most powerful non-distributed computer systems. This latest list has seen some significant changes, with five new or upgraded systems making their way into the Top 10. The Frontier system, however, continues to maintain its top spot, demonstrating … Read more