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 Gameguru Mania News - May,01 2026 - tech 
ASUS ROG Equalizer Fails to Fix 12VHPWR Melting Woes - tech
(hx) 11:52 AM CEST - May,01 2026 - Post a comment / read (1)
der8auer tested ASUS's new ROG Equalizer cable, designed to improve current distribution and reduce temperatures on high-power 12VHPWR connectors for GPUs like the RTX 5090. The cable uses a passive bridge linking all 12V and ground pins shortly behind the connector for added mechanical rigidity and even power flow, paired with thicker insulation, but contains no active circuitry. In benchmarks against good and faulty cables, it produced unexpected current imbalances and did not outperform standard high-quality options, though its rigid design may help prevent pin movement. ASUS claims up to 17A per wire, but der8auer concluded it's not a definitive solution to long-standing melting issues. Further testing and analysis are planned.

Windows 11 Update Breaks Third-Party Backups - tech
(hx) 10:01 AM CEST - May,01 2026 - Post a comment
Microsoft's April 2026 security update (KB5083769) for Windows 11 versions 24H2 and 25H2 has broken third-party backup applications by disrupting the Volume Shadow Copy Service (VSS).

Affected tools include UrBackup, Macrium Reflect, and Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud, causing backups to fail with timeout errors.

Microsoft's native Backup feature remains unaffected. Users are advised to uninstall the update and pause further updates until a fix arrives.

For users experiencing backup failures after installing KB5083769, the following rollback procedure is advised:

Navigate to Settings-->Windows Update--> Update History

Scroll to Related Settings and click Uninstall Updates

Locate Security Update for Microsoft Windows (KB5083769)

Click Uninstall and allow the system to reboot

Return to Windows Update and Pause Updates to prevent reinstallation
 Gameguru Mania News - Apr,29 2026 - tech
Microsoft's "Windows K2" Aims to Crush SteamOS in Gaming Performance - tech
(hx) 11:06 PM CEST - Apr,29 2026 - Post a comment / read (2)
Microsoft is launching the Windows K2 initiative to deliver major gaming upgrades for Windows 11, directly benchmarking against SteamOS for superior performance. The project focuses on debloating the OS to slash idle memory usage and stripping out unnecessary AI features that clutter the experience. Early community buzz, sparked by a popular Counter-Strike 2 news account, shows excitement mixed with skepticism as some players report stronger results on Linux distros. If successful, K2 could close the gap with console-like efficiency on PC. This marks a significant shift as Microsoft intensifies efforts to retain gamers on its platform.
Minecraft Players Lured by Fake 'Slinky' Cheat Hit by Sophisticated LofyStealer Malware - tech
(hx) 02:24 PM CEST - Apr,29 2026 - Post a comment / read (1)
Minecraft gamers are being targeted by the LofyStealer infostealer, which disguises itself as a popular game cheat tool called “Slinky” using the official Minecraft icon to trick users into downloading it. The malware employs a two-stage attack with a Node.js loader and in-memory injection into major browsers like Chrome, Edge, Brave, Opera GX, and Firefox to silently steal cookies, passwords, payment details, session tokens, and IBANs. Linked to the Brazilian LofyGang, it operates as Malware-as-a-Service (MaaS) and uses advanced techniques to bypass security tools. Users should avoid unofficial Minecraft mods or cheats and enable multi-factor authentication for protection.
 Gameguru Mania News - Apr,28 2026 - tech
NVIDIA GeForce 596.36 WHQL Game Ready Drivers - tech
(hx) 11:23 PM CEST - Apr,28 2026 - Post a comment
NVIDIA has released the GeForce 596.36 WHQL Game Ready driver for Conan Exiles Enhanced game, launching on May 5th with support for DLSS Multi Frame Generation, DLSS Super Resolution, and NVIDIA Reflex. The new driver also adds support for the recently announced GeForce RTX 5070 12 GB Laptop GPU, as well as fix some gaming and general bugs.
As detailed by NVIDIA, Conan Exiles Enhanced is built in Unreal Engine 5 and packs eight years of post-launch content, as well as brings improved visuals, enhanced performance, and modern rendering technology. In addition to the game launch support from day one, the new GeForce 596.36 WHQL Game Ready driver also adds support for the recently introduced GeForce RTX 5070 12 GB Laptop GPU that will feature 24 Gb GDDR7 memory. According to the release notes, the new driver also fixes issues in God of War: Ragnarok, Assassin's Creed Shadows, and The Crew Motorfest games, as well as blocky artifacts issue seen in when playing H.264 content with DXVA 3.0 and issue with Blender 5.0.1 EEVEE.
Game Ready

    Conan Exiles Enhanced

Gaming Technology

    Adds support for the GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU (12 GB)

Fixed Gaming Bugs

    God of War: Ragnarok: Certain textures may intermittently flash white during gameplay.
    Assassin's Creed Shadows: Flickering on character model clothing
    The Crew Motorfest: Grass and vegetation flickering

Fixed General Bugs

    Blocky artifacts when playing back H.264 content with DXVA 2.0
    Blender 5.0.1 EEVEE: Non-shader nodes connected to the material output rendered as black (zero value)
WhatsApp Builds Its Own Encrypted Cloud Backups - tech
(hx) 06:11 PM CEST - Apr,28 2026 - Post a comment
WhatsApp is testing an independent cloud backup system that lets users store chat histories directly on its servers, reducing dependence on Google Drive and iCloud. The new service will offer a free 2 GB tier and a low-cost 50 GB premium plan for about $0.99. Backups on WhatsApp’s platform will enforce mandatory end-to-end encryption, with users securing data via passkeys, passwords, or 64-digit keys. This addresses storage limits from media-heavy chats while keeping data inaccessible even to WhatsApp itself. The feature is in active testing and will roll out first to beta users.
 Gameguru Mania News - Apr,27 2026 - tech
One Developer Wages War on Google's Ad Empire: uBlock Origin Thrives Despite Chrome Crackdown - tech
(hx) 07:02 PM CEST - Apr,27 2026 - Post a comment / read (2)
A lone open-source developer named Raymond Hill is defying Google's trillion-dollar advertising machine by single-handedly maintaining uBlock Origin, the world's most popular ad blocker with over 63,000 GitHub stars. On July 24, 2025, Google fully disabled support for Manifest V2 extensions in Chrome, effectively killing the full version of uBlock Origin on its dominant browser under the guise of "security improvements"—a move widely criticized as protecting ad revenue.

Hill refused all donation attempts and kept the project alive, releasing version 1.70.0 on March 11, 2026, which remains fully functional and auto-updating on Firefox, Edge, Brave, and Opera.

The extension is 100% open-source under GPL-3.0 and available directly from GitHub for manual installation on Chromium-based browsers, where it no longer auto-updates in Chrome.

This David-vs.-Goliath saga highlights ongoing tensions between big tech's ad-driven model and user privacy tools, with many users switching to Firefox or Brave as a result.
Russian-Chinese CPU Runs The Witcher 3 at Up to 38 FPS - tech
(hx) 12:29 AM CEST - Apr,27 2026 - Post a comment / read (3)
A 32-core/64-thread Russian-Chinese Irtysh C632 processor based on LoongArch architecture has successfully run The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt on Linux. Paired with a Radeon RX 9060 XT GPU, the CPU achieved 22-32 FPS on Ultra settings and 25-38 FPS on Low, as demonstrated at ExpoElectronica 2026.
The system relies on Steam, Proton, Wine, and Box64 binary translation to emulate x86 games, with performance constrained mainly by translation overhead rather than raw hardware power. The Irtysh lineup highlights ongoing Sino-Russian efforts to develop indigenous server and computing alternatives to Western chip designs.
 Gameguru Mania News - Apr,26 2026 - tech
CIH 'Chernobyl' Virus Turns 27: The BIOS-Killer That Bricked Millions - tech
(hx) 07:17 PM CEST - Apr,26 2026 - Post a comment / read (1)
On April 26, 1999, the CIH virus—also known as Chernobyl—activated its destructive payload, infecting around 60 million Windows 9x PCs worldwide and causing an estimated $40 million in damage. Created by Taiwanese student Chen Ing-hau, the tiny 1KB malware stood out by overwriting motherboard BIOS firmware with junk data while wiping hard drives, permanently bricking hundreds of thousands of computers. Unlike today's malware focused on data theft or ransomware, CIH targeted hardware at the lowest level, rendering machines unbootable without costly repairs. The attack highlighted early vulnerabilities in consumer PC firmware before UEFI and secure boot protections emerged. Twenty-seven years later, it remains a stark reminder of how a single clever virus once brought chaos to the pre-internet boom era.
Techie Ditches $200/Month Subscriptions with $1,500 DIY Homelab - tech
(hx) 09:03 AM CEST - Apr,26 2026 - Post a comment / read (2)
A passionate self-hoster has built an impressive 27U rack homelab using repurposed laptops, Raspberry Pis, and networking gear to replace over 30 subscription services. Running on Proxmox and Docker with Tailscale for secure access, the setup includes Plex/Jellyfin, Immich, Nextcloud, *arr apps, and more—eliminating recurring fees while giving full data ownership. A sleek unified dashboard displays all services, system stats, weather, and shortcuts. The project, completed with help from AI tools like Claude, highlights the growing homelab movement focused on privacy and control. Total cost: roughly $1,000–1,500 with zero monthly bills.
 Gameguru Mania News - Apr,25 2026 - tech
Linus Questions MacBook Neo Hype in Brutal $600 Laptop Showdown - tech
(hx) 07:11 PM CEST - Apr,25 2026 - Post a comment / read (1)
Linus Tech Tips' latest video "Was I Wrong About the MacBook Neo?" puts Apple's new $599 budget laptop (released March 2026 with A18 Pro chip, 8GB RAM, 256GB storage) head-to-head against similarly priced Windows and Chromebook rivals like the Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5i, Acer Aspire, and Dell 16. The MacBook Neo dominates in premium aluminum build quality, one-finger hinge, bright high-res Liquid Retina display, excellent keyboard/trackpad, and overall refinement that makes competitors feel cheap and flexy. However, Linus highlights PC advantages in I/O (more ports including HDMI and full SD), while noting the Neo's limitations like only two USB-C ports (one USB 2.0 speed) and 8GB unified memory.

AMD's Dual-Cache Flagship Crashes Amazon Top 10: Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Outsells Every Intel CPU as X3D Chips Dominate - tech
(hx) 11:43 AM CEST - Apr,25 2026 - Post a comment / read (3)
AMD's Ryzen 9 9950X3D2, the first Zen 5 flagship with 3D V-Cache on both CCDs and priced at $899, has surged into Amazon US's best-selling CPUs list at #8. Current rankings show five X3D models dominating the top 10—including the Ryzen 7 9800X3D (#2), 7800X3D (#3), 9950X3D (#4), 9850X3D (#9), and the 9950X3D2 itself—while the highest Intel chip sits at #10. This verifies the strong retail demand for gaming-focused cache-heavy designs first reported by Wccftech on April 24, 2026. Despite limited productivity uplifts and some reviewer criticism over value, enthusiasts continue prioritizing the chips' superior frame rates and responsiveness in games. The results extend AMD's ongoing Amazon dominance, where X3D variants have long outsold Intel's full lineup in retail channels.
Tinder's Eye-Opening Anti-Bot Move: Iris Scans Earn 'Proof of Humanity' Badges - tech
(hx) 10:19 AM CEST - Apr,25 2026 - Post a comment / read (1)
Tinder users can now optionally scan their irises via Sam Altman's World project to earn a "proof of humanity" badge on their profiles, helping distinguish real people from AI bots and fake accounts amid surging deepfake romance scams. The biometric verification uses World's Orb device or mobile app to generate a secure World ID credential—raw images are deleted after processing—and is expanding globally after a successful Japan pilot, including to the US. Verified users receive five free profile boosts, a paid feature that dramatically increases visibility, as part of broader World integrations with apps like Zoom and DocuSign. The optional feature, announced April 17, 2026, by Match Group and Tools for Humanity, responds to AI-driven fraud but has drawn privacy concerns over biometric data collection.
 Gameguru Mania News - Apr,24 2026 - tech
Microsoft Lets Enterprise Admins Uninstall Copilot - tech
(hx) 05:54 PM CEST - Apr,24 2026 - Post a comment
Microsoft has rolled out a new policy allowing IT administrators to uninstall the AI-powered Copilot app from enterprise Windows 11 devices. The RemoveMicrosoftCopilotApp setting became broadly available after the April 2026 Patch Tuesday and works via Group Policy or Microsoft Intune on Windows 11 25H2 systems. It applies only under specific conditions: both Microsoft 365 Copilot and the standalone Copilot app must be installed, the app wasn't user-installed, and it hasn't been launched in the last 28 days. Once enabled, Copilot is removed non-disruptively, though users can reinstall it if desired. The policy targets Enterprise, Professional, and Education editions.
 Gameguru Mania News - Apr,22 2026 - tech
AMD and Intel Consumer CPU Prices Jump 10% in a Month - tech
(hx) 04:54 PM CEST - Apr,22 2026 - Post a comment / read (2)
CPU Prices Surge as AI Demand Strains SupplyAMD and Intel have raised consumer CPU prices by 5-10% since March 2026, while server CPUs jumped 10-20%, according to supply chain reports from ODMs and Taiwanese media like CTEE. The increases stem from tight capacity on advanced process nodes and booming AI workloads, which are shifting production priorities toward data center chips and causing shortages for consumer products.Multiple outlets including Wccftech, TrendForce, and others confirm the hikes, with Intel and AMD notifying partners of further 8-10% increases expected in Q2/Q3 2026 and cumulative rises potentially reaching 16-17% for some server lines. Shortages are projected to persist into 2027, mirroring earlier GPU price pressures driven by the same AI craze.PC builders and gamers may face higher costs as lead times stretch significantly.
Windows 11 Secretly Syncs Your Clipboard to the Cloud - tech
(hx) 09:05 AM CEST - Apr,22 2026 - Post a comment / read (4)
A viral X post warns that Windows 11 syncs clipboard contents—including passwords, bank details, and private messages—to Microsoft’s cloud servers, potentially exposing sensitive user data.

The post shares a quick registry fix: open regedit, navigate to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREPoliciesMicrosoftWindowsSystem, create a DWORD named AllowClipboardHistory, set its value to 0, and restart the PC. In reality, clipboard history and cross-device sync are off by default and require manual enabling in Settings > System > Clipboard, with sync needing explicit user activation.

Privacy advocates still recommend disabling both features and clearing existing data for maximum security, especially when handling credentials. Users are advised to rely on dedicated password managers rather than the system clipboard for sensitive information. Ed.Note-Update:

Here's what actually happens (verified from official Microsoft documentation and reliable sources):
  • Clipboard history (the feature that saves multiple recent copies so you can access them with Win + V) is off by default in Windows 11. You must manually turn it on in Settings > System > Clipboard.
  • Cross-device sync (sending clipboard items to the cloud so they appear on your other devices signed into the same Microsoft account) is also off by default. Even after enabling clipboard history, you have to explicitly turn on "Clipboard history across your devices" and choose either "Automatically sync text that I copy" or "Manually sync."
  • Without these toggles enabled, copied content stays local on your device only. No automatic cloud upload occurs.
Microsoft's own support pages clearly describe the steps to enable sync, confirming it requires user action. support.microsoft.com Some older viral videos and posts (including similar claims from years ago) claim "it's on by default" or "hidden," but current behavior and Microsoft's documentation show otherwise. The alarmist framing ("secretly syncing... potentially exposing sensitive data") plays on privacy fears but doesn't match reality for a standard Windows 11 setup.

About the suggested registry "fix"The post recommends:
  • Go to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREPoliciesMicrosoftWindowsSystem
  • Create a DWORD AllowClipboardHistory and set it to 0
  • Restart
This is partially valid but misleading in context:
  • AllowClipboardHistory is a Group Policy / MDM policy key that controls whether clipboard history can be used at all (often for enterprise/admin-managed devices).
  • Setting it to 0 disables clipboard history system-wide and prevents users from turning it on in Settings.
  • There is a similar key called AllowCrossDeviceClipboard (or related policies) that specifically controls the sync/across-devices feature.
If you never use clipboard history or sync, setting these to 0 via registry (or Group Policy) can lock them off for privacy/compliance reasons. However:
  • On a normal home setup, you don't need this "fix" because the features start disabled anyway.
  • The post's exact key (AllowClipboardHistory set to 0) mainly affects local history, not necessarily cloud sync (though related policies exist for cross-device).
Better and simpler options if you're concerned:
  1. Just check Settings > System > Clipboard and ensure both "Clipboard history" and any "Sync across devices" are Off.
  2. If you want to be extra sure (especially on a managed or shared PC), use the registry or Group Policy to disable the features.
AI Agent Rebuilds 20 Years of Lost Family Memories from Corrupted Drives - tech
(hx) 08:47 AM CEST - Apr,22 2026 - Post a comment / read (1)
A user battling two decades of data loss from five crashed hard drives set up a Terramaster NAS with 16TB RAID storage and deployed Anthropic's Claude Code to tackle the chaos. After imaging the drives and using tools like PhotoRec for initial recovery, Claude analyzed hundreds of thousands of orphaned files—photos, videos, and documents—then intelligently reconstructed original folder structures by inferring from content, metadata, and filenames rather than blind merging. The AI consolidated everything into a clean master library with built-in backups, a task the user said no human could reasonably perform at that scale. While traditional data recovery services often charge thousands with incomplete results, this process highlighted AI's growing power for tedious, high-volume organization work.

Note: The original Reddit post clarifies it was a multi-step technical effort involving drive imaging and deduplication, not fully automated in one hour.
 Gameguru Mania News - Apr,21 2026 - tech
$900 For THIS!? AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Review - tech
(hx) 11:41 PM CEST - Apr,21 2026 - Post a comment
AMD launched the Ryzen 9 9950X3D2, the world's first dual-CCD CPU with 3D V-Cache on both dies for a massive 192 MB total L3 cache. Priced at a steep $900, the 16-core Zen 5 processor offers only modest 3–7% gains in productivity tasks like rendering and simulation, with virtually no improvement in gaming performance. Power consumption rises significantly (up to 27% higher in apps), while value for money lags behind the original 9950X3D and competing Intel chips.

RTX 5090 Bursts Into Flames on First Boot - tech
(hx) 11:27 PM CEST - Apr,21 2026 - Post a comment / read (2)
A viral video shows an MSI GeForce RTX 5090 Gaming Trio erupting in bright orange flames and sparks seconds after powering on inside a white RGB PC build. The incident, captured by a Chinese user on BiliBili and widely shared on X, occurred during the card's initial startup with a new 1300W power supply and original cables. Experts point to a likely short circuit in the VRM or VRAM power delivery rather than the 16-pin connector. The GPU was destroyed, though the rest of the system survived with minor soot damage, and the user replaced it with an RTX 5060 that booted normally. As the high-end card lacks official warranty in China, the owner faces a costly loss with no easy RMA.
Programmers Craft the Worst User Experiences Ever - tech
(hx) 09:13 AM CEST - Apr,21 2026 - Post a comment
A viral X video has taken the internet by storm, showcasing absurdly frustrating UI designs created by programmers challenged to build the ultimate bad user experience. The 40-second clip highlights hilarious anti-patterns like real-time per-character password validation with moving checkmarks, selecting a country by drawing its flag in a color picker, and solving math puzzles just to verify a phone number. Other gems include an "unsubscribe" button blown away by a virtual fan and hunting for a birthday hidden in the digits of Pi.
 Gameguru Mania News - Apr,20 2026 - tech
Microsoft Preps Major Reliability Overhaul for Windows 11 in May - tech
(hx) 12:48 AM CEST - Apr,20 2026 - Post a comment / read (3)
Microsoft is set to roll out a significant Windows 11 update in May 2026 focused entirely on improving system stability and everyday performance rather than adding new features. The reliability update targets core elements like faster and less glitchy File Explorer, more stable taskbar and system tray, quicker Settings navigation for apps and storage, smoother Clipboard/emoji/voice typing experiences, and more reliable Windows Hello after sleep.

It also reduces startup memory usage, includes fixes for color profiles, audio, fonts, and security, with most changes already available in the Release Preview channel for early testing.
Gamers Are Wrong About 1440p vs 1080p CPU Benchmarking - tech
(hx) 12:41 AM CEST - Apr,20 2026 - Post a comment / read (2)
Hardware Unboxed has released a new video pushing back against common gamer demands for 1440p CPU testing, arguing it often introduces GPU bottlenecks that hide true processor differences. The channel stresses that proper CPU benchmarking requires low-resolution, CPU-limited scenarios at 1080p or below to accurately compare chips, especially since many 1440p users rely on upscaling like DLSS that renders at even lower effective resolutions. Tests across games such as Battlefield 6, Cyberpunk 2077, and Marvel Rivals showed that 1440p results frequently cap frame rates and add little new insight beyond 1080p data.

 Gameguru Mania News - Apr,19 2026 - tech
Recall Reloaded: New Tool Cracks Open Windows 11's Privacy Feature - tech
(hx) 09:03 AM CEST - Apr,19 2026 - Post a comment / read (1)
Security researcher Alexander Hagenah has released TotalRecall Reloaded, a tool that injects a DLL into Windows 11's AIXHost.exe process without admin privileges to extract data from the Recall feature. Recall periodically captures screenshots of user activity, performs OCR, and stores encrypted screenshots, text, and metadata locally, protected by Windows Hello authentication. Once the user authenticates, the tool intercepts decrypted information flowing through the less-secured AIXHost.exe process. Microsoft maintains that the tool does not expose a new security flaw, as it requires prior user login and operates within intended access patterns. The open-source project is available on GitHub for those exploring Recall's architecture.
 Gameguru Mania News - Apr,18 2026 - tech
ASUS Demos Budget HUDIMM DDR5 on ROG Maximus Z890 Apex - tech
(hx) 11:02 PM CEST - Apr,18 2026 - Post a comment / read (1)
ASUS has demonstrated budget-oriented HUDIMM (Half UDIMM) memory technology on its high-end ROG Maximus Z890 Apex motherboard. An ROG engineer showcased modified single sub-channel DDR5 modules that report half their actual capacity to the system, enabling cheaper production by using fewer DRAM chips per stick. This approach follows similar efforts from ASRock and aims to deliver more affordable DDR5 options for Intel's 600/700/800-series platforms, including Arrow Lake Z890 systems on LGA 1851. The demo included a pair of 24GB modules appearing as 24GB total, along with an 8GB one-sub-channel stick from TeamGroup that booted successfully.
ASUS ROG Equalizer Tames RTX 5090 Power Cable Heat - tech
(hx) 02:58 PM CEST - Apr,18 2026 - Post a comment
ASUS has launched the ROG Equalizer, a specialized 12V-2x6 PCIe power cable designed to balance load across all pins and prevent overheating in high-TDP GPUs like the RTX 5090. Independent user testing on a Gigabyte AORUS Master RTX 5090 under heavy FurMark load showed connector temperatures dropping roughly 10°C, with significantly reduced voltage drop for more stable power delivery.The cable boosts per-wire current capacity to 17A (from the standard 9.2A) while remaining fully ATX 3.1 and PCIe 5.1 compliant, addressing persistent melting concerns with the 16-pin connector .It ships bundled with select 2026 ROG Thor III and Strix Platinum PSUs, with discounted upgrade options available for existing ASUS ROG PSU owners.
Anthropic Unleashes Claude Design: AI-Powered Visuals in Seconds - tech
(hx) 02:37 PM CEST - Apr,18 2026 - Post a comment / read (1)
Anthropic has launched Claude Design, a new experimental tool from Anthropic Labs that lets users collaborate with Claude to create polished visuals like prototypes, slides, one-pagers, and UI designs through simple prompts.

Powered by the newly released Claude Opus 4.7 model, the platform supports real-time refinements via conversation, inline edits, or custom sliders for elements like colors and layout. It targets non-designers such as founders and product managers, as well as professionals needing fast prototyping, and is rolling out as a research preview to Claude Pro, Max, Team, and Enterprise subscribers. The tool aims to bridge idea to visual output quickly, potentially complementing rather than replacing tools like Figma. Early reactions suggest it could disrupt traditional design workflows with its accessible AI-driven approach.

 Gameguru Mania News - Apr,17 2026 - tech
NVIDIA Revives RTX 3060 12GB for Budget Gamers - tech
(hx) 11:54 PM CEST - Apr,17 2026 - Post a comment / read (1)
NVIDIA is reportedly restarting production of its 2021 GeForce RTX 3060 12GB GPU, with new stock expected to hit stores in June 2026. The move comes after the planned launch of the newer RTX 5050 9GB model was delayed, creating a gap in the entry-level market. While the Ampere-based card lacks the latest ray tracing, DLSS advancements, and AI features of newer generations, its 12GB VRAM makes it a reliable and affordable option for budget builds. Additionally, the decision to use a two-generations-old GPU architecture in 2026 is puzzling, as the reason NVIDIA has chosen the RTX 3060 instead of a newer model like the RTX 4060 remains unclear. Speculatively, it could be because the RTX 4060 is based on the same NVIDIA 4N (5 nm-class) node at TSMC as the current RTX 5060, while the RTX 3060, along with the rest of the GeForce "Ampere" generation, is built on the Samsung 8N (8 nm DUV) foundry node. This would leave the 5 nm capacity for "Blackwell" and its enterprise variants.
AMD Ships Dual Vulnerable Kernel Drivers in Razer Blade 16 BIOS Updater, Fueling BYOVD Fears - tech
(hx) 06:06 PM CEST - Apr,17 2026 - Post a comment / read (3)
Security researcher @weezerOSINT has discovered that AMD is bundling the previously undocumented vulnerable driver BiosToolCommonDriver.sys (internal name: affdriver) inside the official Razer Blade 16 (2026 model) BIOS updater package. This WHQL- and AMD-signed driver, dated October 2023, exposes 18 powerful IOCTLs that let any admin-level process read/write arbitrary physical memory, PCI config space, CPU MSRs, perform raw port I/O, access BIOS flash, and bypass KASLR—capabilities ideal for ransomware and state-sponsored attacks.

It sits alongside the long-known dangerous amigendrv64.sys, which has been publicly flagged for years in BIOS tools from multiple vendors and frequently blocked by Windows security features. Neither driver carries a CVE, and BiosToolCommonDriver.sys is absent from Microsoft’s HVCI blocklist, leaving systems exposed to Bring Your Own Vulnerable Driver (BYOVD) exploits that can silently disable antivirus from kernel mode.
Sam Altman Faces Scrutiny Over OpenAI Conflicts Ahead of Massive IPO - tech
(hx) 11:14 AM CEST - Apr,17 2026 - Post a comment
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, who holds no equity in the company and earned roughly $76,000 in salary, has drawn criticism for pushing potential deals involving his personal investments. He urged OpenAI to invest hundreds of millions in Helion Energy—a nuclear fusion firm where he has a $375 million stake—prompting internal unease among employees.

Altman recently stepped down from Helion’s board as the two companies explore large-scale power partnerships for AI data centers. He also reportedly explored acquiring or partnering with rocket startup Stoke Space, linked to his husband’s investments, though those talks have since cooled.

Despite slipping AI leadership and missed fusion timelines, OpenAI’s $850 billion IPO remains on track.
Fake Samsung 990 Pro SSDs Flood Europe - Samsung Issues Warning - tech
(hx) 11:09 AM CEST - Apr,17 2026 - Post a comment / read (1)
Samsung has officially responded to reports of non-functional counterfeit 990 Pro SSDs circulating in Europe, where buyers received fakes with deceptively authentic packaging from an Austrian retailer. The counterfeits feature a blue PCB instead of the genuine black board, making them easier to identify upon inspection, though they cannot even be formatted properly. Samsung advises consumers to purchase only through its official online shop or authorized sellers to avoid scams. The company also recommends running Samsung Magician software after buying any 990 Pro drive to verify authenticity and detect non-Samsung products. This incident follows similar sophisticated fakes reported in Japan, highlighting growing risks in the SSD market.
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