Spotify bashes Apple's new App Store policies in the EU, calls them "extortion"

Ek also said that the charges could even spell trouble for well-monetized apps like Spotify. Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney also lambasted the new App Store policies, calling them “malicious compliance.” He also derided the new “junk fees” that could hurt developers, big and small. Featured on TechSpot

January 31, 2024 · 1 min · 48 words · Lindsay Hall

Thunderbolt alternative OCuLink tested for eGPUs, Nvidia's RTX 4090 benchmarked

The RTX 4090 is a beast of a GPU, but can it run well over OCuLink? However, it has recently gained attention for consumer uses, such as external GPUs. OCuLink offers higher bandwidth compared to Thunderbolt 4 up to 64 Gbps versus 40 Gbps. This increased bandwidth opens up the possibility better eGPU performance compared to Thunderbolt. A Chinese tech enthusiast website put itto the testto find out. The results are surprising and show the potential and challenges of OCuLink for external graphics....

January 31, 2024 · 2 min · 233 words · Kelly Peterson

Apple rejects UK's attempt to block security software updates on a global scale

Is London trying to turn private companies into arms of its overreaching surveillance state? Apple contended that secret backdoors and ineffective end-to-end encryption wouldviolatethe EU’s GDPR. UK authorities are defending the proposed veto powers they seek to enshrine in law. Featured on TechSpot

January 30, 2024 · 1 min · 43 words · Pamela Burns

Aircraft GPS spoofing problem grows as aviation industry fails to agree on a solution

The spoofing affects the aircraft’s Inertial Reference System (IRS), used to help planes navigate. The growing number of warzones around the world has seen GPS jamming and spoofing getting worse recently. OpsGroup said Eastern Europe, the Black Sea, and the Middle East were hotspots for these incidents. In a joint statement, the organizers said GPS interference “can pose significant challenges to aviation safety.” Israel has used GPS spoofing to try and protect itself from Hezbollah missile strikes....

January 29, 2024 · 1 min · 80 words · Joann Nelson

Amazon terminates $1.4B acquisition of Roomba maker iRobot over EU regulatory concerns

Amazon, if you recall, agreed topurchaseiRobot in the summer of 2022. At the time, it would have been the company’s fourth largest acquisition. But, what went wrong? Regulatory hurdles, as Amazon said it did not see a path to regulatory approval in the European Union. “Undue and disproportionate regulatory hurdles discourage entrepreneurs,” Zapolsky added, which hurts both consumers and competition. The Wall Street Journal reported earlier this month that the EU’s competition watchdog planned toblock the merger....

January 29, 2024 · 1 min · 145 words · Stephanie Scott

AMD Ryzen 7 8700G Review: Most Powerful Integrated Graphics

The Ryzen 7 8700G packs 8 cores/16 threads and clocks as high as 5.1 GHz with a 65-watt TDP. It is built using a 4nm process, and the cores are based on the Zen 4 architecture. Therefore, you’re able to expect significantly more from the 8700G’s integrated graphics. The 8700G packs just 20 lanes in total, and they’re PCIe 4.0. The Ryzen 8700G includes “Ryzen AI,” the first dedicated AI engine on a desktop processor....

January 29, 2024 · 4 min · 650 words · Philip Lloyd

German railway seeks IT admin to manage MS-DOS and Windows 3.11 systems

If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. One could also argue that dated platforms are less likely to be targeted by modern cybercriminals. A hacker would be far better off to master something newer that millions of systems still use. Legacy systems are far more common than most realize, and are still used to run mission critical systems. Someairplane manufacturersstill use floppy disks to apply service updates to older aircraft....

January 29, 2024 · 1 min · 75 words · Michael Tran

SpaceX sued by wife of employee who has been in a coma since workplace accident 2 years ago

More than two years after the incident, Francisco Cabada remains in a coma. The part struck Cabada on the head, fracturing his skull. He remains in a coma. Many of these were serious or disabling. They included crushed limbs, amputations, electrocutions, head and eye wounds, and even one death. The average injury rate for SpaceX’s California site was 1.8 per 100 workers. Three of its facilities have a higher rate than the space industry’s standard of 0....

January 29, 2024 · 1 min · 80 words · Denise Brandt

Teamgroup readies new T-Force Ge Pro low-profile, low-wattage PCIe 5.0 SSDs

Teamgroup’s gaming brand T-Force is set to introduce a “much-anticipated” series of Gen 5 high-performance SSDs. The controller also incorporates a new 4K LDPC error correction technology to enhance data transfer accuracy. The T-Force Ge Pro drives utilize RoHs-compliant materials that are halogen and lead-free. Additionally, the packaging is made of recycled materials. Pricing details are yet to be disclosed. Featured on TechSpot

January 29, 2024 · 1 min · 63 words · Holly Leon

The Best Laptops - Early 2024

To assist you in making an informed choice, we’ve updated our best laptop recommendations. In many instances, those discounts are already showing. The top overall winners of ourBest Gaming Laptopsare also included here. You also get a 1080p webcam integrated into the somewhat controversial screen notch. It also excels in energy efficiency, offering exceptional battery life. The MacBook Air M2 can be upgraded to 24GB of RAM to accommodate more demanding workloads....

January 29, 2024 · 3 min · 503 words · Mary Alvarez

Solved: Stop Code Memory Management BSOD error (9 solutions)

This error indicates that there is a problem with how your system manages the memory resources. Windows Stop Code Memory Management Errorusually triggers when the system encounters issues related to memory allocation and management. Memory is an essential component of your system that stores data and instructions for your programs and processes. Yes, this simple fix can fix all manner of Windows 10 problems including thewindows blue screen memory managementerror....

January 28, 2024 · 2 min · 354 words · Preston Roth

Windows 10 Update Error 0x80070643 (KB5034441 Fails to install)

Microsoft releasedKB5034441:Windows Recovery Environment update for Windows 10, version 21H2 and 22H2. Microsoft acknowledged this Windows 10 Update error in asupport articleand suggested resizing the recovery partition as a workaround. As per Microsofts support article, Windows 10KB5034441 bringsa security vulnerability fix related to Bitlocker encryption. The fault signal may also include Windows Recovery Environment servicing failed (CBS_E_INSUFFICIENT_DISK_SPACE). To resolveWindows Update error 0x80070643 Microsoft suggests manually resizing the recovery partitionto plant the WinRE update....

January 28, 2024 · 2 min · 302 words · Amy Carney

Windows 10 start menu not working (7 Solutions)

Discover the reasons why Windows 10 Start Menu not working and take action to solve the issue. Its functionality is crucial for a seamless and efficient user experience. Several users report thestart menu not working after windows 10 update. Here is how to quickly fix theWindows 10 start menu and taskbar not workingproblem and get it working again. Again Incompatibility or conflicts with third-party software installations can affect the Start Menus functionality....

January 27, 2024 · 2 min · 286 words · Lance York