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Nobitex's leaked code reveals intent to evade regulation, potentially aiding financial crime. A person wearing the "Anonymous" mask pictured. (Image source: Robert Stump, via Unsplash)

Exchange's leaked code reveals intent to evade regulation, potentially aiding financial crime

A recent report from TRM Labs has shed light on the inner workings of Nobitex, Iran's largest cryptocurrency exchange. TRM’s analysis revealed that the platform was built with obfuscation tools, VIP bypass logic, and deep integrat...

Chibuike Okpara, 02 Jul 2025 02:22

Intel rapidly loses server CPU market share. A few Xeon CPUs side-by-side pictured. (Image source: Intel)

Intel server CPU share shrinks to 62% — AMD still trails, but gap narrows

After decades of near-total dominance, Intel is rapidly losing its grip on the server CPU market. AMD’s EPYC processors are capturing an increasing share of revenue and enterprise trust, while ARM-based server chips are also gaini...

Andrew Sozinov, 27 Jun 2025 23:52

Qualcomm announces a new acquisition. (Image source: Qualcomm)

Qualcomm announces acquisition of Alphawave Semi

Alphawave Semi is regarded as one of the world's foremost holders of compute and connectivity technologies - and will become part of Qualcomm soon, should the companies' planned merger go through in early 2026 as planned. The agre...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 09 Jun 2025 18:54

Fiber optic cables can also be used to create works of art. (Image source: Pexels/Georgie Devlin)

World record: New type of fiber optic cable achieves data transfer rate of 1 petabit per second over long distances

A team of researchers recently set a new world record for data transmission via fiber optics. A cable with 19 glass cores achieved a data transfer rate of around 1 petabit per second over a distance of almost 2,000 kilometers.

Alexander Pensler, 04 Jun 2025 11:59

Adidas suffers data breach after customer support provider is hacked, user information compromised

Adidas confirms a data breach via a third-party vendor, exposing user contact details. No payment or login data was affected, but the incident raises concerns about vendor-related security risks.

Anmol Dubey, 28 May 2025 09:19

Seagate warns AI workloads could increase data-center power use up to 165 percent by 2030

Seagate warns AI-driven data growth will outpace hard-drive manufacturing capacity and drive data-center emissions sharply higher.

Nathan Ali, 25 May 2025 01:46

Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10.0 now available with next-gen security capabilities (Image source: Generated using DALL·E 3))

Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10.0 now available with next-gen security features

Earlier this week, Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10.0 was released, sporting a Linux 6.12 LTS core, Wayland instead of X11, AI-driven admin tools, enhanced security features, microarchitecture optimizations, and various other changes. ...

Codrut Nistor, 22 May 2025 16:30

Storing and sharing files online with proper hotlinking supported: PixelDrain hands-on review

PixelDrain stands out from myriads of websites letting one store files such as videos online and easily share them with friends and strangers alike via a direct, permanent link. It has multiple advanced features such as rclone sup...

Sergey Tarasov, 18 May 2025 11:38

Saudi-backed Humain orders tens of thousands of Nvidia and AMD accelerators for a $10 billion AI project. Pictued: Nvidia's Voyager office (Image source: Nvidia)

Nvidia to ship 18,000 AI GPUs for $10 billion Saudi AI project

Nvidia will deliver 18,000 Grace Blackwell GB300 GPUs to power a 500-megawatt AI facility under Saudi Arabia’s new $10 billion infrastructure program.

Nathan Ali, 13 May 2025 22:42

Malaysia’s GPU imports hit record $2.74 billion in April. Pictured: Nvidia's Voyager office (Image source: Nvidia)

Malaysia GPU imports jump 3,400 percent amid stockpiling and trans-shipment scrutiny

Official Taiwanese trade data show Malaysia’s GPU inflow has eclipsed last year’s total in just four months, prompting fresh scrutiny of the country’s role in Nvidia’s supply chain and in U.S. export-control policy.

Nathan Ali, 12 May 2025 18:07

Beelink has only released a single photo of the AI Mini so far. (Image source: Beelink - edited)

Beelink AI Mini: New compact server revealed globally with AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 and dual 10 Gbps Ethernet

The Beelink AI Mini is a compact server solution powered by AMD's powerful Ryzen AI Max+ 395 processor. Launching later this year, Beelink has already revealed a few details about the AI Mini, including support for clustering via ...

Alex Alderson, 07 May 2025 19:08

Offshore wind farm. Reference image. (Image source: Pexels)

Google signs first offshore wind agreement to power data centers

The farm is expected to be operational by 2027, complementing the company's existing renewable portfolio in Taiwan. By 2030, Google wants to be a net-zero-emissions business.

Daniela Morales Soler, 05 May 2025 11:49

The xMEMS XMC-2400 solid-state cooling chip dissipates heat by using sound waves to move air. (Image source: xMEMS)

xMEMS launches XMC-2400 chip that cools electronics by moving air with sound

xMEMS' XMC-2400 micro-cooling chip uses MEMS technology to dissipate heat efficiently in compact devices like smartphones and servers by moving air with sound with minimal power consumption.

David Chien, 30 Apr 2025 03:40

Russia targets 28-nanometer chip production by 2030, but gaps remain. Pictured: ASML clean room with engineers working on photolithography equipment (Image source: ASML)

Russia aims for homegrown 28 nm chips by 2030

Russia plans to launch its first domestic 28-nanometer chips by 2031, driven by MCST’s Elbrus CPU line and a state-backed equipment push. But outdated lithography tools, material dependencies, and a critical software talent gap th...

Nathan Ali, 25 Apr 2025 20:13

Google announces its biggest acquisition: $32 billion for the cybersecurity startup Wiz

The company signed an agreement with the Israeli cybersecurity startup for $32 billion, marking the biggest acquisition made by Google to date.

Daniela Morales Soler, 25 Mar 2025 13:50

Quantum computing is stepping into the light—literally. With photonic qubits enabling faster, more efficient processing at room temperature, innovations like the Aurora quantum computer push the boundaries of what’s possible. (Image Source : Xanadu)

Light-speed logic: The photonic future of quantum computing

CheckMag In the rapidly evolving realm of quantum computing, photonic systems—those that utilize light particles, or photons, for data processing—are emerging as a promising frontier. Unlike traditional quantum computers that rely on super...

Santiago Nino, 23 Mar 2025 21:30

Amazon GameLift Streams allows game developers to serve games from the cloud while eliminating lengthy downloads and installs. (Image source: Amazon)

Amazon GameLift Streams enables game developers to create streaming games with ease

The GameLift Streams service allows game developers to quickly host and stream video games to customers worldwide without modifying their game code. This also eliminates the need for players to download and install games prior to ...

David Chien, 10 Mar 2025 07:47

Bolt Graphics "Zeus" GPU comes with some unique features (Image Source: Bolt Graphics)

Zeus GPU from Bolt Graphics claims 10 times the performance of an RTX 5090 and comes with upgradable RAM

Startup Bolt Graphics claims its new Zeus GPU will outperform an RTX 5090 by a factor of 10, and comes with features that would make a consumer card turn it its grave. With a specification this crazy, you'd be forgiven for thinkin...

David Devey, 08 Mar 2025 22:01

Proxmox Mail Gateway 8.1.2 successor launches with SpamAssassin 4.0.1 and more (Image source: Proxmox)

Proxmox Mail Gateway 8.2 launches with SpamAssassin 4.0.1, enhanced rule system, and more

Based on Linux Debian 12.9 "Bookworm" and using the 6.8 kernel as default (with 6.11 as an option), Proxmox Mail Gateway 8.2 is now available with SpamAssassin 4.0.1, which packs updated rulesets. Additionally, this new release co...

Codrut Nistor, 28 Feb 2025 11:04

SanDisk eyes 1PB SSDs with next-gen UltraQLC platform (Image source: SanDisk)

SanDisk promises 1-Petabyte SSD, but release timeline remains unclear

SanDisk plans to develop petabyte-capacity SSDs using its advanced UltraQLC platform. This integrated solution combines 3D QLC NAND memory with a proprietary high-speed controller for optimized performance and power efficiency. In...

Andrew Sozinov, 17 Feb 2025 20:04

Arm could announce a server chip later this year (image source: generated with Leonardo.ai)

Arm to enter the chip making business with Meta as a confirmed customer

Financial Times reports that Arm plans to launch its own line of chips in the coming months. They will supposedly power servers at Meta, who is said to be Arm's first major client.

Anil Ganti, 14 Feb 2025 03:03

Lonestar prepares the Freedom RaaS lunar data center for spaceflight. (Image source: Lonestar Data Holdings)

Lonestar prepares Freedom lunar data center for space launch

Lonestar Data Holdings has tested the integration of its Freedom lunar data center with the Intuitive Machines IM-2 Athena mission lander in preparation for a first quarter SpaceX moon mission.

David Chien, 11 Feb 2025 00:13

Catbox and Pomf: Free anonymous file hosting services that support hotlinking

CheckMag Google Drive, Mega, The Internet Archive - these are some of the most popular websites that let one store/share files for free. The issue with them is, they do not support hotlinking meaning they don't allow one to access content ...

Sergey Tarasov, 10 Feb 2025 23:42

Made in EU for EU in the era of trade-wars: Lenovo's only European PC factory (image source: Benjamin Herzig/Notebookcheck.com)

Made in EU for EU in the era of trade-wars: Inside Lenovo's only European PC factory

Most PC manufacturers rely completely on ODM plants to make their PCs. Not so Lenovo. The biggest PC manufacturer by volume has a network of in-house factories all over the world - and since 2021, also in Europe. The 50,000 m² fac...

Benjamin Herzig, 03 Feb 2025 15:44

Servers consume roughly 5% of the world's electric power (Image source: Heladodementa via Pixabay)

Servers and data centers could use 30% less energy with a simple Linux update

This means that data centers around the world could save several terawatt-hours of energy with just 30 lines of code.

Mario Petzold, 28 Jan 2025 21:21

Temu, TikTok, Xiaomi and other well-known companies have been called out for their illegal data transfer to China (Image source: AI-generated)

Data privacy at risk: TikTok, Temu and Xiaomi's illegal data transfer to China scrutinized by digital rights organization

TikTok, AliExpress, Shein, Temu, WeChat, and Xiaomi openly admit to sending data to China in some cases. But according to EU law, data from EU customers may only be transferred to countries that do not undermine data privacy. Sinc...

Christian Hintze, 16 Jan 2025 21:14

Reference image: New York (Image source: Pexels)

New York's electric grid could face a crunch as demand grows rapidly

The electric system operator identifies increasing demand and limited new additions to the power grid. By 2033, New York City could face challenges in meeting the expected demand.

Daniela Morales Soler, 02 Jan 2025 13:03

Inteserct Power's existing renewable farm. Reference picture. (Image Source: Intersect Power)

Google signs a $20 billion partnership to power data centers with renewable energy

In order to meet the energy demand for its data centers, Google entered a partnership aiming to meet the growing energy demands of sectors like AI while improving grid resilience and sustainability.

Daniela Morales Soler, 28 Dec 2024 10:50

A rendering of Oklo's Aurora powerhouse (Image source: Oklo)

Sam Altman’s nuclear energy startup signs one of the largest nuclear power deals to date

Oklo, backed by Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, is expected to have its first commercial reactor online by late 2027. The agreement spans 20 years and is set to deliver 12 gigawatts of electricity.

Daniela Morales Soler, 25 Dec 2024 16:16

Mara acquires wind farm for cryptocurrency mining. (Image source: Mara)

Crypto miner acquires a $240 million wind farm to secure low energy prices

Mara has acquired a wind farm in Hansford County, Texas, for $240 million. The wind farm, with a 240 MW interconnection capacity and 114 MW nameplate capacity, will power a data center Mara plans to develop at the site, providing ...

Daniela Morales Soler, 21 Dec 2024 12:08

openSUSE Leap Micro 6.1 now available (Source: openSUSE News)

openSUSE Leap Micro 6.1 launches with a new migration tool, soft-reboot support, and more

Since openSUSE Leap Micro 6.1 has arrived, Leap Micro 5.5 has also reached EOL (End of Life). The update comes with a new opensuse-migration-tool, soft-reboot support, 2FA for PAM logins, vhostmd for SAP virtualization, and more. ...

Codrut Nistor, 07 Dec 2024 17:54

Alpine Linux KDE desktop (Image source: /u/grigio on Reddit)

Alpine Linux 3.21.0 brings loongarch64 support and several package updates

Community-developed ultralight Linux distro Alpine is back with version 3.21.0. The first release in the 3.21 stable series comes with loongarch64 CPU support, as well as multiple updated packages, including GNOME 47, GCC 14, PHP ...

Codrut Nistor, 06 Dec 2024 11:05

Render of Meta's Louisiana data center. (Image soure: Meta)

Meta announces the construction of its largest data center to date

The facility is expected to require an investment of approximately $10 billion and will become Meta's 27th data center globally. The company has not yet disclosed the anticipated completion or operational date for the center.

Daniela Morales Soler, 05 Dec 2024 12:19

Proxmox 3 Backup Server dashboard (Image source: Proxmox)

Open source enterprise backup solution Proxmox 3.3 Backup Server arrives with a new default kernel

Using the Linux kernel 6.8.12-4 as a stable default with 6.11 as an option, Proxmox Backup Server 3.3 sports ZFS 2.2.6 support and is based on the Debian 12.8 "Bookworm" release. The list of changes also includes removable datasto...

Codrut Nistor, 29 Nov 2024 23:36

Nvidia Headquarters (Image source: Nvidia)

Hopper and Blackwell boost Nvidia's third quarter revenues

The American tech giant has announced the third quarter (Q3) results of the fiscal year 2025, reporting a remarkable growth in revenue over the previous year. For the three-month period that ended in October 27, 2024, the company ...

Daniela Morales Soler, 23 Nov 2024 11:42

Proxmox 8.3 Virtual Environment in action (Image source: Proxmox)

Open source virtualization platform Proxmox 8.3 Virtual Environment launches with multiple package updates

Based on Debian 12.8 "Bookworm" and the Linux kernel 6.8.12-4 (with 6.11 as an option), Proxmox Virtual Environment 8.3 comes with multiple package updates, supporting QEMU 9.0.2, LXC 6.0.0, and ZFS 2.2.6. A new "Tag View" for the...

Codrut Nistor, 22 Nov 2024 19:50

Oracle Linux 9 teaser (Image source: Oracle Linux Blog)

Oracle Linux 9.5 comes with OpenJDK 17, .NET 9.0, and more

Not long after its 18th anniversary, Oracle Linux is back with a new update, labeled 9.5. Java moves from OpenJDK 11 to OpenJDK 17, while .NET 9.0 comes with support for C#13 and F#9. Additionally, GCC Toolset 14 is available via ...

Codrut Nistor, 22 Nov 2024 16:08

AlmaLinux OS 9.5 now available (Image source: AlmaLinux OS)

AlmaLinux OS 9.5 launches with improved security and performance

Codenamed “Teal Serval” and available with the distributed kernel version 5.14.0-503.11.1.el9_5, AlmaLinux OS 9.5 comes with improved security, refined development tooling, as well as performance enhancements. The list of changes ...

Codrut Nistor, 19 Nov 2024 18:28

Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.5 brings new file management capabilities to the web console and much more

Often abbreviated to RHEL, Red Hat Enterprise Linux has just reached version number 9.5 after 24 years on the market. While continuing to provide fast, reliable, and affordable software services to enterprises, the latest update c...

Codrut Nistor, 14 Nov 2024 00:25

Huawei unveils innovative MED storage system, combining SSD speed with tape capacity (Image source: Huawei)

Huawei's Magneto-Electric Disk technology combines SSD speed with 72 TB tape storage

Huawei unveils revolutionary Magneto-Electric Disk technology that combines SSD speed with tape storage capacity, promising 72 TB of data storage while using 90 percent less power than conventional drives. The first devices are se...

Nathan Ali, 13 Nov 2024 19:11

Real-time monitoring in NethSecurity 8.3 (Image source: NethServer Community)

NethSecurity 8.3 arrives with new monitoring tools and centralized update management

NethSecurity 8.3 is now available with a focus on new features for subscriptions and an improved user experience. This updated Linux firewall solution sports a centralized unit update management interface, comprehensive real-time ...

Codrut Nistor, 05 Nov 2024 19:33

A server in a data center (Image source: Pexels)

AI boom takes over the electricity market: Demand expected to double soon

AI data centers started to proliferate in recent years, increasing the load on power grids worldwide. Data centers reportedly consumed 1% to 1.3% of the electricity generated in 2023. According to the most recent analysis, Electri...

Daniela Morales Soler, 30 Oct 2024 19:55

Fedora Linux 41 now available (Image source: Fedora Magazine)

Fedora Linux 41 arrives with GNOME 47, KDE 6.2, the 6.11 kernel, and more

Just as expected, Fedora 41 is finally here. Across various editions, the list of changes includes highlights such as GNOME 47 and KDE Plasma 6.2, the Mir and Wayland-based Miracle desktop environment in the new Fedora Miracle, ne...

Codrut Nistor, 29 Oct 2024 20:16

Loongson technology unveils ambitious CPU roadmap at 2024 industrial ecosystem conference (Image source: DALL·E 3)

Loongson's 3B6600M: Chinese CPU aims to rival 7nm x86 processors

Loongson Technology unveils ambitious plans for its CPU and GPU development, aiming to compete with major players in the semiconductor industry. The Chinese company's latest desktop CPU matches 14nm x86 chips, with future models t...

Nathan Ali, 21 Oct 2024 17:48

Google aims to power AI data centers with small nuclear reactors (Image source: DALL·E 3)

Google's nuclear-powered AI: Tech giant partners with Kairos Power for nuclear-powered data centers

Google plans to power its AI data centers with small nuclear reactors, partnering with Kairos Power. This bold move aims to meet the growing energy demands of AI technology while maintaining sustainability.

Nathan Ali, 19 Oct 2024 21:45

Increasing AI demand forces tech companies to turn to less eco-friendly nuclear power. (Image source: AI-generated, Dall-E 3)

Increasing AI demand forces tech companies to retreat from using the most eco-friendly power sources to power data centers

Rapid growth in AI demand has forced tech companies to retreat from more eco-friendly power sources like solar and turn to nuclear power plants to power the latest generative AI. Cooling massive AI data centers has also driven up ...

David Chien, 15 Oct 2024 06:30

Ubuntu 24.10 "Oracular Oriole" anniversary desktop theme (Image source: Ubuntu)

Ubuntu 24.10 Oracular Oriole arrives with the latest kernel, toolchains, GNOME 47, and heightened security

Yesterday, Ubuntu 24.10 finally came out of beta. Codenamed "Oracular Oriole," it sports the latest kernel (version 6.11), expanded toolchains with versioned Rust and Java TCK, tighter security controls via improved permissions pr...

Codrut Nistor, 11 Oct 2024 19:19

Ubuntu 24.04 LTS on Dell XPS 13 (Image source: Canonical)

Ubuntu 24.10 beta comes with GNOME 47 and more

On the way for the public release of Ubuntu 24.10 "Oracular Oriole," which is scheduled for October 10th, the Ubuntu team unveiled a new beta for the desktop, server, and cloud products. Ubuntu 24.10 beta allows users to test GNOM...

Codrut Nistor, 23 Sep 2024 10:34

Fedora Linux 41 beta now available (Image source: Fedora Magazine)

Fedora Linux 41 beta drops Python 2 and upgrades the DNF package manager

One month before the stable release, Fedora Linux 41 beta arrives with a preview of what's about to come. Some of these changes are Python 2's removal, Valkey replacing Redis, the ability to install the proprietary Nvidia video dr...

Codrut Nistor, 18 Sep 2024 18:47

Server/Datacenter

Exchange's leaked code reveals intent to evade regulation, potentially aiding financial crime

Intel server CPU share shrinks to 62% — AMD still trails, but gap narrows

Qualcomm announces acquisition of Alphawave Semi

World record: New type of fiber optic cable achieves data transfer rate of 1 petabit per second over long distances

Adidas suffers data breach after customer support provider is hacked, user information compromised

Seagate warns AI workloads could increase data-center power use up to 165 percent by 2030

Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10.0 now available with next-gen security features

Storing and sharing files online with proper hotlinking supported: PixelDrain hands-on review

Nvidia to ship 18,000 AI GPUs for $10 billion Saudi AI project

Malaysia GPU imports jump 3,400 percent amid stockpiling and trans-shipment scrutiny

Beelink AI Mini: New compact server revealed globally with AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 and dual 10 Gbps Ethernet

Google signs first offshore wind agreement to power data centers

xMEMS launches XMC-2400 chip that cools electronics by moving air with sound

ZimaBoard 2.0 in pre-release testing: Now an even more powerful and versatile Raspberry Pi rival

Russia aims for homegrown 28 nm chips by 2030

Google announces its biggest acquisition: $32 billion for the cybersecurity startup Wiz

Light-speed logic: The photonic future of quantum computing

Amazon GameLift Streams enables game developers to create streaming games with ease

Zeus GPU from Bolt Graphics claims 10 times the performance of an RTX 5090 and comes with upgradable RAM

Proxmox Mail Gateway 8.2 launches with SpamAssassin 4.0.1, enhanced rule system, and more

SanDisk promises 1-Petabyte SSD, but release timeline remains unclear

Arm to enter the chip making business with Meta as a confirmed customer

Lonestar prepares Freedom lunar data center for space launch

Catbox and Pomf: Free anonymous file hosting services that support hotlinking

Made in EU for EU in the era of trade-wars: Inside Lenovo's only European PC factory

Servers and data centers could use 30% less energy with a simple Linux update

Data privacy at risk: TikTok, Temu and Xiaomi's illegal data transfer to China scrutinized by digital rights organization

New York's electric grid could face a crunch as demand grows rapidly

Google signs a $20 billion partnership to power data centers with renewable energy

Sam Altman’s nuclear energy startup signs one of the largest nuclear power deals to date

Crypto miner acquires a $240 million wind farm to secure low energy prices

openSUSE Leap Micro 6.1 launches with a new migration tool, soft-reboot support, and more

Alpine Linux 3.21.0 brings loongarch64 support and several package updates

Meta announces the construction of its largest data center to date

Open source enterprise backup solution Proxmox 3.3 Backup Server arrives with a new default kernel

Hopper and Blackwell boost Nvidia's third quarter revenues

Open source virtualization platform Proxmox 8.3 Virtual Environment launches with multiple package updates

Oracle Linux 9.5 comes with OpenJDK 17, .NET 9.0, and more

AlmaLinux OS 9.5 launches with improved security and performance

Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.5 brings new file management capabilities to the web console and much more

Huawei's Magneto-Electric Disk technology combines SSD speed with 72 TB tape storage

NethSecurity 8.3 arrives with new monitoring tools and centralized update management

AI boom takes over the electricity market: Demand expected to double soon

Fedora Linux 41 arrives with GNOME 47, KDE 6.2, the 6.11 kernel, and more

Loongson's 3B6600M: Chinese CPU aims to rival 7nm x86 processors

Google's nuclear-powered AI: Tech giant partners with Kairos Power for nuclear-powered data centers

Increasing AI demand forces tech companies to retreat from using the most eco-friendly power sources to power data centers

Ubuntu 24.10 Oracular Oriole arrives with the latest kernel, toolchains, GNOME 47, and heightened security

Ubuntu 24.10 beta comes with GNOME 47 and more

Fedora Linux 41 beta drops Python 2 and upgrades the DNF package manager

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