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The Linux Foundation has announced the launch of "Supporters of Chromium-Based Browsers," an initiative aimed at funding and supporting open development within the Chromium ecosystem. The purpose of this effort is to provide resources and foster collaboration among developers, academia, and tech companies to drive the sustainability and innovation of Chromium projects.

As Jim Zemlin, executive director of the Linux Foundation, explains, “This project will provide much-needed funding and development support for open development of projects within the Chromium ecosystem.”

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MINISFORUM has announced two new devices at CES 2025 -- the AI X1 Pro Mini PC and the N5 Pro NAS. These products focus on delivering strong performance in small form factors, designed to meet modern computing and storage demands.

The AI X1 Pro Mini PC features the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 processor, which is known for its balance of performance and efficiency. Paired with the AMD Radeon 890M graphics card, the device can handle tasks such as gaming at over 60 frames per second. It also supports Copilot AI functionality, aimed at enhancing productivity by incorporating AI-driven tools. With connectivity options like Dual USB4 and Oculink, the AI X1 Pro Mini PC offers flexibility for various use cases and peripheral connections.

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In 2024, ransomware groups claimed responsibility for 5,461 successful ransomware attacks on organizations worldwide. Of these 1,204 were confirmed by the targeted organizations, according to analysis by Comparitech.

Across the 1,204 confirmed attacks, 195.4 million records have been breached. These figures for 2024 are lower than those recorded in 2023 (1,474 attacks affecting 261.5 million records), though they are expected to rise as reports often come in months later.

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As organizations strive for greater project management efficiency, AI can be a powerful tool to identify inefficiencies, anticipate risks, and improve decision-making. From content creation to data summarization, generative AI (GenAI) transforms how teams work by quickly creating valuable outputs with less effort. For example, a daily sprint report that might take a team member up to an hour to compile can be generated in seconds by AI that is trained to summarize data from multiple sources.

Over time, small efficiencies like these are multiplied, leading to extensive time savings across teams and organizations. By handling repetitive tasks, GenAI models give teams more time to focus on collaboration, strategic thinking, and creative problem-solving.

In large companies, particularly those with high staff turnover or matrixed, cross-functional teams, new team members often face a steep learning curve when adapting to the team’s specific tools and processes. By functioning as a copilot, an ever-present, always-patient expert on all things project management, GenAI can provide answers from both static documentation and real-time data. When getting up to speed in a new role, a manager could ask a GenAI copilot what is happening across a team that could, over time, negatively impact the projects they are working on. The feedback given can help address these issues, reduce the manager’s learning curve, and provide on-the-job training that delivers immediate, actionable insights.

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The Raspberry Pi Foundation has expanded its Raspberry Pi 5 lineup with the launch of a 16GB variant, priced at $120. This new model joins the previously released 4GB and 8GB versions introduced in 2023 and the cheaper 2GB model released last summer.

In a blog post announcing the new model, the company explains that it continues to be impressed by the diverse projects its hardware is being used in.

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Having agreed to pay out $95 million to settle a lawsuit alleging Siri recorded private conversations without consent, Apple has doubled down on its assertion that it has done nothing  wrong.

In a statement entitled “Our longstanding privacy commitment with Siri”, the company stresses it is committed to protecting user privacy. Referring specifically to Siri as “the most private digital assistant”, Apple insists that it “has never used Siri data to build marketing profiles, never made it available for advertising, and never sold it to anyone for any purpose”. 

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Organizations are caught up in a whirlwind of AI adoption, whilst struggling to ensure their security standards can match up. And as the rush to integrate AI into business processes continues into 2025, the time to safeguard its deployment is now.

To-date much of the security discussion around AI has focused on protecting against AI-powered threats. However, an overlooked aspect of AI security lies in the internal workings of AI systems, notably the hidden layers in machine learning models. Understanding the evolving threats to these internal structures is crucial to ensuring the safety and integrity of organizations seeking a security foothold in the current storm of AI adoption.

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There’s a great quote which goes along the lines of “To err is human, but to really foul things up requires a computer”. When applied to cyber security this can fit very well, as human error is a major contributing factor towards data breaches. People are inherently prone to making mistakes, and when working with complex technology the risks are massively amplified. It’s hardly surprising, therefore, that almost three-quarters (74 percent) of CISOs view human error as the most significant cyber security vulnerability, according to a recent study.

Examining the issues relating to cloud security more specifically reveals a wide variety of people-problems. From technology misconfiguration and phishing to multi-factor authentication (MFA) errors, social engineering, and alert fatigue, exploiting our shared propensity for making mistakes has become a focal point for threat actors.

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The HDMI Forum has announced the upcoming release of HDMI 2.2, a new version of the HDMI Specification that aims to enhance audio-visual technology for a wide range of applications. Set to launch in the first half of 2025, the updated standard introduces advanced features designed to improve performance and compatibility across devices.

One of the key highlights of HDMI 2.2 is its support for 96Gbps bandwidth, enabled by next-generation HDMI Fixed Rate Link (FRL) technology. This substantial increase in bandwidth is intended to meet the demands of high-performance applications such as augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), mixed reality (MR), and spatial reality displays. It also has applications in professional and commercial settings, including digital signage, medical imaging, and machine vision.

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Satechi has introduced the SM3 Slim Mechanical Backlit Bluetooth Keyboard, offering users a full-size typing solution that supports both Mac and Windows systems. The keyboard features a sleek aluminum enclosure, a 108-key layout with a numeric keypad, and low-profile brown switches designed to balance comfort and performance.

The SM3 takes inspiration from the compact SM1 model, retaining popular features like a rechargeable battery, multi-device connectivity, and customizable backlighting. However, the SM3 sets itself apart with its full-size layout, catering to professionals and users who prefer a numeric keypad for tasks like data entry. The keyboard’s design comes in Light and Dark variants, with an adjustable white backlight offering 14 patterns, three brightness levels, and four LED speeds.

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Every so often, we get hints about Windows 12 -- usually in the form of accidental slips from Microsoft partners, like Intel. So far, though, that future OS has yet to be confirmed. Instead, what we get are continuous updates for Windows 11, typically with new AI features hastily jammed in.

But it’s 2025, and a new year is when we look forward to fresh beginnings and groundbreaking innovations. It’s time for a new Microsoft operating system. Let me introduce you to Windows 25.

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Research by Fortinet has uncovered what it terms a 'phish-free' PayPal phishing attack that seeks to trick the unwary into giving up control of their account.

It starts with an email request for payment that appears to come from a valid email address. Click the link and you're taken to a PayPal login page showing a request for payment. This is where it gets clever because if you do login your account gets linked to the address the email was sent to -- not the one you received it on.

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Last year, we told you about the T-FORCE GE PRO PCIe 5.0 SSD, which stood out for its incredible speed. Now, TEAMGROUP has taken things up a notch with the launch of an 8TB variant. This new option is perfect for those who need a lot of storage without sacrificing performance.

The 8TB version delivers impressive read speeds of up to 13,500 MB/s and write speeds of 11,000 MB/s, making it ideal for gamers and anyone working with massive files. Thanks to its DRAM Cache technology, it ensures smoother gaming experiences and faster data handling. To keep things cool under heavy loads, it comes with the T-FORCE AirFlow1 SSD Cooler, featuring active cooling tech that helps maintain consistent performance.

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Lenovo made several big reveals at CES, but perhaps the most interesting is the Lenovo Yoga Slim 9i (14”, 10). This laptop has numerous features that make it stand out from the crowd.

Not only is this a Windows 11 Copilot+ PC, it is a laptop with virtually no bezel; Lenovo boasts of a 98 percent screen-to-body ratio. The most interesting innovation, though, is the inclusion of an under-display camera (or camera-under-display/CUD) which means a webcam without the need for a notch or a bezel.

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For many people AI has been seen as an answer to all their problems. But a recent Gartner report suggests we could be entering a 'trough of disillusionment' as the biggest challenge when adopting GenAI is estimating and proving the business value.

Getting that value needs creative thinking and integration of GenAI with other technologies that can benefit from its ability to analyze, summarize and create content.

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