Pro-Palestinian group claims responsibility for Internet archive hack
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Claims that the archive belongs to the US

A Pro-Palestinian hacktivist group has claimed responsibility for downing the Internet Archive and Wayback Machine and compromising user data.

Ubuntu 24.10 'Oracular Oriole' released
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Friday, 11 October 2024 10:04

Ubuntu 24.10 'Oracular Oriole' released


Ubuntu's 20th anniversary brings a revamped GNOME

Ubuntu 24.10 'Oracular Oriole', the latest version of the Linux distribution,  has been released for the Linux operating system’s 20th anniversary.

Firefox has a crucial bug
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Friday, 11 October 2024 09:31

Firefox has a crucial bug


Install the latest update now

Big cheeses in the Mozzarella Foundation have warned that its Firefox browser has a critical zero-day vulnerability and needs to be updated immediately.

Lenovo and Microsoft optimistic about 2025 PC prospects
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Optimism abounds

In a buoyant display of confidence, two of the largest technology vendors, Lenovo and Microsoft, have expressed optimism about their prospects for the coming year, driven by a combination of a Windows refresh and the emergence of more artificial intelligence (AI)-capable PCs.

China’s x86 CPU a long way behind US
Published in PC Hardware
Thursday, 10 October 2024 11:15

China’s x86 CPU a long way behind US


8-core Zhaoxin KaiXian KX-7000 processor close but no cigar

Chinese tech magazine PC Watch has acquired the 8-core Zhaoxin KaiXian KX-7000 processor, China’s latest entry into the x86 CPU market.

Software engineers have two years to upskill
Published in AI
Thursday, 10 October 2024 11:11

Software engineers have two years to upskill


Or collect their P45s and pink slips

More than  80 per cent of the software engineering workforce will need to upskill by 2027, to keep pace with the growing demands of generative AI.

Advania snaps up CCS Media
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Thursday, 10 October 2024 10:30

Advania snaps up CCS Media


Expanding in the UK

Advania has announced an expansion of its UK presence by acquiring CCS Media, one of Blighty's independent IT solution specialists.

French elevator makers say “non” to 2G and 3G networks axing  
Published in Mobiles


Business could be stuck between floors

France's Elevator Federation (Fédération des Ascenseurs) has asked for a delay in shutting the country's 2G and 3G networks.

Google forcing better Gemini integration in WhatsApp
Published in Mobiles


Part of its cunning plan to replace Google Assistant

Search engine outfit Google is working on making its Gemini AI project more tightly integrated with WhatsApp.

Kaspersky shuts down British office
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Thursday, 10 October 2024 09:37

Kaspersky shuts down British office


Will work through the channel instead

Cyber security giant Kaspersky has shut its UK office and laid off dozens of workers.