Rocksteady cuts jobs following Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League's disappointing sales

The poor sales of Suicide Squad have been directly blamed for this “restructuring.” Some staff members from outside QA have also lost their jobs. The game was delayed several times, and some bad pre-release previews didn’t bode well for fans. Warner Bros. eventually revealed it had incurred a $200 million loss on the game. Featured on TechSpot

September 3, 2024 · 1 min · 57 words · Patrick Jones

Dell's AI-focused strategy pays off with 38 percent growth in hardware infrastructure revenue

Server and networking products saw “record” growth, Dell said, with an 80 percent YoY increase. CSG revenue totaled $12.4 billion, reflecting a four percent YoY decline. Clarke noted that most of the recent orders have come from Tier-2 cloud service providers. Dell remains one of the largest PC manufacturers globally, and AI could further boost this standing. Featured on TechSpot

September 2, 2024 · 1 min · 60 words · Terri Bullock

Easy blood test shown to predict heart disease risk decades in advance

Their average age was 55 and they enrolled in the study between 1992 and 1995. Ridker believes these findings could be applicable to men as well and that the focus on women was intentional. Medication might also be necessary to manage elevated levels of Lp(a), LDL, and CRP. It should be noted that 94% of participants were white, excluding people of color. Featured on TechSpot

September 2, 2024 · 1 min · 65 words · Laura Lewis

Sony-backed multiplayer shooter Concord has sold only a few thousand copies

Nobody wants to do a Freegunner’s job anymore. Concordhas been available for less than two weeks, but its sales numbers are far from encouraging. The PS5 version of the game would add around 15,000 units to that count. Concord costs $40, and took a significant financial effort from Sony. As of writing, lukewarm reviews have Concord earning amiddling 66/100 metascore. Concord wasn’t exactly the most sought-after multiplayer experienceduring its open betaperiod....

September 2, 2024 · 1 min · 92 words · Cory Suarez

Windows 11 preview references AI feature that searches inside audio and video files for specific words

By clicking ‘I agree,’ you consent to scanning the media files… It could also be used to organize files that mention a particular topic. Microsoft’s description asks users to consent to their media files on a equipment being scanned. It does seem surprising that Microsoft is going down this path once again after the Recall controversy. The Redmond firm eventually said it wasdelayingRecall’s launch. It will return in Insider builds thisOctober....

September 2, 2024 · 1 min · 103 words · Stacy Richardson

Columbus judge sues researcher for disclosing true impact of ransomware attack

They locate and disclose vulnerabilities in critical systems to protect users and state institutions. So, it’s no small affair when a government entity takes legal action against these watchdogs. The July 18 attack was attributed to the ransomware group Rhysida. It resulted in the theft of 6.5 terabytes of sensitive data hosted on Columbus city servers. Rhysida attempted to auction the information for $1.7 million in Bitcoin. “The dark web-posted data is not readily available for public consumption,” city attorneys claimed....

August 31, 2024 · 1 min · 148 words · Shirley Robertson

Injectable pacemaker lets your phone correct heart arrhythmia for up to 5 days

The concept is wild but also ingeniously simple. It’s a special syringe with a needle thinner than a human hair, loaded with nanoparticlessuspendedin a solution. It sounds like something right out of a science fiction novel. The stimulator operates with extremely little power. The researchers say the energy supplied can come from everyday handheld devices. The minimally invasive design means no risky surgery is required compared to implanting a conventional pacemaker....

August 31, 2024 · 1 min · 89 words · Richard Thompson

Researchers disclose Windows "downgrade" attack as Microsoft provides a mitigation method

Security researchers from SafeBreach labs havepublishedthe code for software that can roll back Windows to reopen old security vulnerabilities. Windows 10, 11, and Server versions 2019 and later are affected. SafeBreach released the Downdate software on GitHub to facilitate further research of the issue. Microsoft lists the threat under two CVEs 2024-21302and2024-38202. It started working on a solution when SafeBreach alerted it to the vulnerability in February. In the meantime, developers have a mitigation method that can provide an extra layer of security....

August 31, 2024 · 1 min · 129 words · Alexandra Daniels

Scientists propose method to extend lithium-ion battery life while lowering costs

Producing lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles and many other devices is complex and time-consuming. Additionally, high-current initial charges can significantly shorten manufacturing time. The researchers admit that the many factors involved in production usually make testing each one prohibitively slow. The experiment tested 186 batteries rated with the same aging cycle using 62 production strategies. Furthermore, a high-current charge takes around 20 minutes, while traditional processes take up to 10 hours....

August 31, 2024 · 1 min · 180 words · Brandon Thornton

Tesla Cybertruck catches fire after crashing into a fire hydrant

These fires are notoriously difficult to extinguish and pose increased dangers to first responders. At least two fires have resulted from Cybertruck crashes, raising concerns about the safety of high-voltage lithium-ion batteries. First responders arrived at the scene and believed they had extinguished the flames engulfing the Cybertruck. This incident is the second fire in Texasinvolvinga Tesla Cybertruck. The first happened after an owner drove into a ditch. It is the first fatal crash involving the model....

August 31, 2024 · 1 min · 141 words · Dawn White

Intel mulls splitting divisions as financial woes continue

Pat Gelsinger’s plans for a comeback aren’t working out (yet?) In a nutshell:Intel is actively seeking advice from investment bankers after a recent troubling earnings report. The company is having difficulty navigating what insiders say is the most challenging time in Intel’s 56-year history. Company heads are considering options, which include potentially separating its product design and manufacturing divisions. Intel is in the early stages oftalkswith its longtime financial advisors, Morgan Stanley and Goldman Sachs Group....

August 30, 2024 · 2 min · 239 words · Richard Jackson

Microsoft expands accessibility in gaming with new adaptive joystick and controllers

Also, the lack of inclusion in itself can be particularly frustrating. Enter Microsoft, which is introducing a number of new accessibility devices for players with disabilities. Each customizable button allows players to tailor their gaming experience. Priced at $29.99, it will be available exclusively through the Microsoft Store in select markets worldwide. This controller features low-resistance buttons and highly sensitive Hall Effect joysticks. Available now for $59.99, the Lite SE is accessible in select markets worldwide....

August 30, 2024 · 1 min · 99 words · Kenneth Gentry

Researchers are now looking for advanced alien civilizations beyond the Milky Way

SETI is looking into it. Researchers used a powerful ground array for low-frequency radio observations to look for potentialsigns of lifeoutside the Milky Way. SETI and other scientific projects searching for intelligent extraterrestrial life usually focus on targets located in the Milky Way. Radio waves coming from external galaxies would be indistinguishable from background noise when looking for signs of radio-based communication. In contrast, a pop in II civilization would directly consume the energy stored in a whole star....

August 30, 2024 · 1 min · 180 words · Ann Castillo