Monthly Archives: August 2020

TikTok owner to 'strictly' obey China's tech takeover law

*:not([hidden]):not(style) ~ *:not([hidden]):not(style){margin-top:1rem;}]]> img{overflow:hidden;position:absolute;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;left:0;display:-webkit-box;display:-webkit-flex;display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;-webkit-box-pack:center;-webkit-justify-content:center;-ms-flex-pack:center;justify-content:center;-webkit-align-items:center;-webkit-box-align:center;-ms-flex-align:center;align-items:center;width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;}]]> image copyrightGetty Images *:not([hidden]):not(style) ~ *:not([hidden]):not(style){margin-top:1rem;}]]> TikTok's owner has said it will "strictly adhere to" new rules imposed by China over what technologies the country's companies can sell overseas. The export controls could potentially be used to block the sale of TikTok's US operations. The expanded...

This entry was posted in Tech News on September 1, 2020 by gigarefurb.
Apple Accidentally Approved Widespread Mac Malware Via App Security Notarization

Traditionally, Macs weren't often a target for malware campaigns given their relatively small share of the overall computing market. This notion has changed over the years, however, but Apple has fought back with increased security procedures like an app approval process called notarization. Unfortunately, malware has now been discovered in notarized...

This entry was posted in Tech News on September 1, 2020 by gigarefurb.
Super Tux Kart Is An Open Source Mario Kart Racing Alternative That's Peguin Powered

Linux typically does not get all that much love when it comes to games. Now, the penguin-people out there are getting an update to a free kart racer called Super Tux Kart with Tux the penguin as the main character. First off, what is Super Tux Kart? According to the project’s...

This entry was posted in Tech News on August 29, 2020 by gigarefurb.
Neuralink: Elon Musk unveils pig with chip in its brain

Elon Musk has unveiled a pig called Gertrude with a coin-sized computer chip in her brain to demonstrate his ambitious plans to create a working brain-to-machine interface. "It's kind of like a Fitbit in your skull with tiny wires," the billionaire entrepreneur said on a webcast. His start-up Neuralink applied...

This entry was posted in Tech News on August 29, 2020 by gigarefurb.
Here's Intel's Splash Reel For Tiger Lake, And It's Sexy

Intel just can’t seem to keep a lid on the leaks with regards to its upcoming 11th generation Tiger Lake mobile processor platform. Today, a massive leak has occurred, as the company’s entire promo reel for Tiger Lake has been leaked to the internet. Right off the bat, we get a look...

This entry was posted in Tech News on August 29, 2020 by gigarefurb.
Apple Fortnite players left behind in new update

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This entry was posted in Tech News on August 27, 2020 by gigarefurb.
Walmart Enters The Ring To Tag-Team With Microsoft On TikTok Acquisition

However, all of this buyout talk is just starting to get flat-out weird. At first, Oracle completely came out of left field, and now Walmart follows suit. In a statement to CNBC, Walmart confirmed it is in talks with Microsoft about a potential TikTok deal. Of course, the general-store giant...

This entry was posted in Tech News on August 27, 2020 by gigarefurb.
HPE sees IT spending increase – expect server prices to rise

HPE has reported net revenue of $6.8bn for the third quarter of 2020, down 6% compared with Q3 2019. The company reported a 12% decline in revenue in its intelligent edge business to $684m, while its compute business reported flat revenue of $3.4bn. HPE’s high-performance compute and mission-critical systems (HPC...

This entry was posted in Tech News on August 27, 2020 by gigarefurb.
Could A Nintendo Switch Pro Arrive In Early 2021 To Counter PS5 And Xbox Series X?

Could there be a third Nintendo Switch on the way? That appears to be the case according to a new report coming out of Taiwan. The Economic Daily News is alleging that a new Switch will enter production during the closing months of 2020, and will be on sale globally during Q1...

This entry was posted in Tech News on August 25, 2020 by gigarefurb.
Carmakers urge FTC to fight Qualcomm ruling

A group of carmakers and tech firms is urging US regulators to take further action against chipmaker Qualcomm over its sales practices. Tesla, Ford, Honda, Daimler, Intel and MediaTek have asked the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to fight a recent court ruling in favour of Qualcomm. Qualcomm has a practice...

This entry was posted in Tech News on August 25, 2020 by gigarefurb.