Day: February 11, 2021

Biden Team Pledges Aggressive Steps To Address Chip Shortage

The Biden administration is working to address the global semiconductor shortage that has caused production halts in U.S. industries including autos, White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said. From a report: The administration is identifying choke points in supply chains and discussing an immediate path forward with businesses and trading partners, Psaki told reporters at…


Game in style with the JBL Quantum 400 gaming headset for $80 (save $20) – CNET

And speaking of gaming, snag NBA 2K21 for Xbox for just $18. …read more Source:: CNet


Microsoft knocks $400 off the cost of a Surface Duo, expands availability to Canada – CNET

The foldable, dual-screen tablet device is coming to Canada, and customers in the US can get it for hundreds less than before. …read more Source:: CNet


Microsoft Launches Phase 2 Mitigation for Zerologon Flaw

The Netlogon remote code execution vulnerability, disclosed last August, has been weaponized by APT groups. …read more Source:: DarkReading


The Korean Cinemas Now Hiring Out Their Screens To Gamers

An anonymous reader shares a report: Eui Jeong Lee and three of her friends sit in an otherwise empty 200-seat cinema auditorium and play a video game on the giant screen. As Ms Lee blasts her gaming opponents with her wireless controller, the sound whips loudly around the dark room from the numerous cinema speakers….


HBO Max: How to watch movies like the Snyder Cut, Judas and the Black Messiah – CNET

The Justice League Snyder Cut is coming March 18, and historical drama Judas and the Black Messiah drops early Friday morning. …read more Source:: CNet


Best 27-inch monitor deals: 7 QHD displays for under $300 – CNET

It’s the monitor sweet spot. These 27-inch QHD displays deliver a roomy workspace and huge value. …read more Source:: CNet


EU Weighs Deal With TSMC, Samsung for Semiconductor Foundry

The European Union is considering building an advanced semiconductor factory in Europe in an attempt to avoid relying on the U.S. and Asia for technology at the heart of some of its major industries. From a report: The EU is exploring how to produce semiconductors with features smaller than 10 nanometers, and eventually down to…


HPE Spaceborne Computer-2: Supercomputer to slip off the shelf and off the planet

Just don’t hit that big, red button Hewlett Packard Enterprise has taken another crack at the ultimate in edge computing with a second launch of hardware to the International Space Station (ISS) in the form of Spaceborne Computer 2.… …read more Source:: TheRegister


Game Over: Stopping DDoS Attacks Before They Start

Video games are poised for a revolution, but benefits will come to fruition only if the industry can guarantee consistent performance and availability. …read more Source:: DarkReading