Reports suggest that AMD is so focused on developing AI-related technology that the company is transferring time and resources away from gaming. The switch will not only mean that AMD will lose ground to NVIDIA, but also that there is likely to be an increase in GPU prices.

AMD is said to have scrapped plans to release high-end RDNA 4 generation of graphics cards -- so the Radeon RX 8800 and 8900 may well not see the light of day next year. The decision is believed to stem from AMD's desire to better compete with NVIDIA in the AI arena by refocusing its semiconductor resources.

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There is a great deal of copying of features and ideas in the browser world, so it can be hard to say which is "best". From Chrome and Firefox to Edge and Opera, there is so much inspiration and cross-contamination that it's difficult to find much that is unique.

The latest example of this is Google using the latest Canary build of Chrome to introduce its own version of a feature found in Microsoft Edge. Google's implementation of "Read Aloud" is near-identical to Microsoft's, but Chrome has a significantly larger user-base meaning that this handy tool will be enjoyed by more people.

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NETGEAR has launched yet another Nighthawk networking product. The MK93S Tri-Band Mesh WiFi 6E System, composed of a primary router and two satellite nodes, promises a game-changing 50 percent performance boost over its predecessor. And if that's not impressive enough, it flaunts WiFi speeds that can touch a staggering 5.7Gbps. With a robust quad-core 1.7GHz processor coupled with the advanced WiFi 6E tri-band technology, expect a seamless online experience devoid of congestion and marked by ultra-low latency.

In an age where our homes are brimming with connected devices, the MK93S doesn’t disappoint. Its bandwidth capacity caters to up to 100 devices, ensuring your smart home devices, high-definition movie streaming, critical video calls, security monitors, and online gaming run simultaneously without a hiccup. Gone are the days of WiFi dead zones, thanks to its ergonomic design that promises unparalleled coverage of up to 7,500 square feet.

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Companies are committing to DevOps; in fact, according to a recent survey, three-quarters of leaders have adopted DevOps into their operations. DevOps delivers speed and agility to the development process. By cross-training operations and engineering, development teams can move faster through better collaboration, making continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) a reality for organizations.

The challenge some companies face, however, is change management, the process used to control any change related to a product in production. The process is there to ensure things don’t move too fast, and that production isn’t rushed. Companies that can align DevOps with their change management process see the greatest gains in getting products to market.

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In a just a few days, Microsoft is holding a special event which -- although the company has offered nothing in the way of detail -- is widely expected to be a launch event for various Surface devices.

But while Microsoft has been tight-lipped about what the event is about, details of the hardware that will be making an appearance have leaked. Specifically, specifications, images and pricing for the Surface Laptop Studio 2 and the Surface Laptop Go 3 have been revealed.

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Insider threats are far more commonplace than one would expect -- accounting for about 20 percent of all data breaches.

Though the term ‘insider threat’ conjures up images of disgruntled employees with malicious intentions or moles within an organization, the reality is that the majority of vulnerabilities of this nature are attributable to accidental, negligent insiders. As Okey Obudulu, CISO at Skillsoft, explains: "More often than not, insider threats are unintentional. Innocent acts -- such as sending an email to the wrong person or accidentally clicking on a phishing link -- can have devastating security consequences." Of course, what cybercriminals love more than anything is an unsuspecting and improperly trained employee to take advantage of…

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Five-hundred-and-sixty in a series. Welcome to this week's overview of the best apps, games and extensions released for Windows 10 and 11 on the Microsoft Store and elsewhere in the past seven days.

Classic Windows troubleshooting tools will be retired in the coming years. Microsoft plans to replace some of them with the Get Help tool, which acts as a go-to app for troubleshooting tasks on Windows.

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While there's continuing buzz surrounding the use of AI, only 50 percent of IT leaders in a new survey say their company's current infrastructure is equipped to handle greater use of it.

The research from observability platform for hybrid IT infrastructures, LogicMonitor, shows that IT leaders do grasp the immense potential of AI technology, and even have a shortlist of desired outcomes it could help tackle.

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Google has announced that it will deliver automatic updates to Chromebooks for 10 years. Up until now, devices have only been eligible for eight years of updates, and this was causing concern for educational institutes and home users.

A full decade of updates is Google's attempt to kept Chromebooks secure for longer, although it's not clear how many of the ChromeOS-powered laptops will last that long. Google points out that 10 years of regular automatic updates is "more than any other operating system commits to today".

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As ever, the Dev and Canary channels of the Windows 11 Insider Program are exciting places to be, bringing updates for not only the operating system itself, but also the bundled apps.

The latest builds of the OS include significant changes and new features for the Snipping Tool, Windows Photos and Phone Link apps. Perhaps the most important addition is Text Actions which brings OCR functionality to Snipping Tool.

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Today, TEAMGROUP unveils two new memory cards — the T-CREATE EXPERT S.M.A.R.T. MicroSDXC and PRO+ SDXC. Catering to both everyday and professional storage demands, these cards promise respectable read and write speeds, ensuring users never miss a beat, whether it's amplifying mobile storage, seizing action-packed moments from drones, or filming in 4K.

The T-CREATE EXPERT S.M.A.R.T. MicroSDXC integrates the S.M.A.R.T. software available for download on TEAMGROUP's official portal. The company has discerned that creative professionals typically transfer data to PCs once their memory cards reach capacity. The tailored S.M.A.R.T software simplifies this process, enabling a one-click instant memory card status check, leveraging NAND Flash wear-out detection. This ensures seamless video filming and curbs the need for data retrieval processes. Beyond its impressive 160MB/s read and 150MB/s write speeds, the card also supports 4K and 1080p HD video.

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Recent research carried out by IBM found that organizations with regularly tested incident response plans had a $2.66 million lower data breach cost than organizations without them.

We spoke to Adam Scamihorn, product director at InterVision, to find out why every enterprise needs to have a strong incident response plan in order to face up to growing security threats.

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Today we have some exciting news, fellow NFL Football fans. TCL has announced its latest TV models for the U.S. market, boasting the integration of Fire TV in both its QLED Q Class and Smart S Class series. These TVs should provide an excellent viewing experience for watching football.

The integration of Fire TV in their latest lineup offers an enriched user experience, blending a user-friendly interface with access to a plethora of entertainment options - be it streaming services with over 200,000 movies and TV episodes, Amazon Luna cloud gaming, or conventional satellite and cable content.

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Artificial intelligence (AI) is set to be the next major technological advancement to dramatically impact modern society. From transforming the way we work, to increasing efficiency in outdated systems, the changes promised by AI have the potential to be utterly transformational. While this brings a huge range of opportunities, there are also some enormous challenges to overcome if humanity is to strike an effective balance between progress and risk.

History shows that society and the law do not always handle rapid innovation well. Take technologies such as the steam engine and automated loom, for instance, where progress was met with varying degrees of resistance and fear before the benefits were fully realized. In the case of AI, harnessing its potential while safeguarding against misuse means legislators must take a measured, risk-based approach to regulation that embraces change alongside effective safeguards.

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New research shows that only 14 percent of businesses get back 100 percent of their data following a ransomware attack -- even if they agree to the ransom demand.

The study sponsored by Zerto and conducted by Enterprise Strategy Group also reveals that nearly 60 percent of organizations reported an impact to regulated data, such as personally identifiable information, in successful ransomware attacks.

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