computer software that provides the low-level control for a device's specific hardware
Laptop BIOS password reset technique uses contorted paperclips stuffed into a parallel port
tomshardware.com/tech-industry/cyber-security/laptop-bios-password-reset-technique-uses-contorted-paperclips-stuffed-into-a-parallel-port
Modder made an IRC client that runs entirely inside the motherboard's BIOS chip: Phillip Tennen, the developer of the open-source axleOS project ...
tomshardware.com/software/someone-made-a-functioning-irc-client-that-runs-entirely-inside-the-motherboards-uefi
AMD firmware for LogoFAIL, which lets hacker get into any PC via boot logo, rolling out
neowin.net/news/amd-firmware-for-logofail-which-lets-hacker-get-into-any-pc-via-boot-logo-rolling-out/
ASUS AM5 Motherboards Get Next-Gen AMD Ryzen “Zen 5” Granite Ridge CPU Support In AGESA 1.1.…
wccftech.com/asus-am5-motherboards-amd-ryzen-zen-5-granite-ridge-cpu-agesa-1-1-7-0-bios/
AMD Ryzen 9000 (Zen 5) launch not be too far as chipset driver, firmware support lands
neowin.net/news/amd-ryzen-9000-zen-5-launch-not-be-too-far-as-chipset-driver-firmware-support-lands/
Meta's new Quest 3 room scanning update is pure magic: Meta quietly upgraded the Meta Quest 3's room scanning feature with firmware v64, adding automatic object ...
androidcentral.com/gaming/virtual-reality/meta-quest-3-v64-room-scanning-update
Framework’s software and firmware have been a mess, but it’s working on them: New features, security updates, and Linux support are all on a long to-do list.
arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/04/frameworks-software-and-firmware-have-been-a-mess-but-its-working-on-them/
Hackable Intel and Lenovo hardware that went undetected for 5 years won’t ever be fixed
arstechnica.com/security/2024/04/supply-chain-snafu-causes-intel-and-others-to-ship-hackable-hardware-for-5-years/
April 2024 security update now available for Galaxy A52s: Samsung has released a new software update to the international variant of the Galaxy A52s ...
sammobile.com/news/galaxy-a52s-april-2024-security-update/
Dispute with HP continues: Customers would never have agreed to buy only HP printer cartridges
pcgameshardware.de/Recht-Thema-241308/News/HP-Druckerpatronen-Streit-1445200/
The bootleg Nintendo Network replacement no longer requires jailbreaking: The Pretendo Network, an open-source Nintendo Network alternative, no longer requires a ...
engadget.com/the-bootleg-nintendo-network-replacement-no-longer-requires-jailbreaking-192749406.html
LG TV owners should update their firmware, webOS vulnerability found in a few models
techspot.com/news/102563-lg-tv-owners-update-their-firmware-webos-vulnerability.html
Galaxy Tab S9 FE gets April 2024 security update: Two weeks ago, Samsung started rolling out a new security update to Galaxy phones. That April 2024 security ...
sammobile.com/news/galaxy-tab-s9-fe-april-2024-security-update-europe/
Gulikit KK3 Max - A premium controller with refined performance almost all the time
neowin.net/reviews/gulikit-kk3-max---a-premium-controller-with-refined-performance-almost-all-the-time/
Panasonic: Firmware updates for the LUMUX S5II and S5IIX bring new features: Panasonic has announced firmware updates for the LUMIX S5II and S5IIX full-frame ...
stadt-bremerhaven.de/panasonic-firmware-updates-fuer-die-lumux-s5ii-und-s5iix-bringen-neue-funktionen/
AMD motherboard partners start rolling out BIOS updates with LogoFAIL bugfix: AMD motherboard manufacturers have started releasing BIOS updates with the AGESA 1 ...
tomshardware.com/pc-components/motherboards/amd-motherboard-partners-start-rolling-out-bios-updates-with-logofail-fix
Galaxy S22 gets April 2024 security update instead of One UI 6.1: While Galaxy S22 users eagerly await the One UI 6.1 update for their phones ...
sammobile.com/news/galaxy-s22-april-2024-security-europe/
Galaxy Z Fold 4 grabs April 2024 security update in the US: While Galaxy Z Fold 4 users eagerly await the One UI 6.1 update on their phones ...
sammobile.com/news/unlocked-galaxy-z-fold-4-april-2024-security-update-usa/
We never agreed to only buy HP ink, say printer owners: Complainants smack back after hardware giant moves to dismiss lawsuit
theregister.com/2024/04/11/hp_inc_ink_filing/
Got an older D-Link NAS? 92,000 of them are at high risk of getting hacked: Two new vulnerabilities combine to allow attackers to take over vulnerable ...
pcworld.com/article/2195349/got-an-older-d-link-nas-92000-of-them-are-at-high-risk-of-getting-hacked.html
IKEA Dirigera: Firmware 2.556.0 released for the hub: IKEA is currently working diligently on implementing Matter (we reported). But the usual fixing of errors ...
stadt-bremerhaven.de/ikea-dirigera-firmware-2-556-0-fuer-den-hub-veroeffentlicht/
Critical takeover vulnerabilities in 92,000 D-Link devices under active exploitation
arstechnica.com/security/2024/04/hackers-actively-exploit-critical-remote-takeover-vulnerabilities-in-d-link-devices/
Traffic noise from federal highways: Citizens' initiative BIOS has been fighting for a bypass for ten years
szlz.de/lokales/schaumburg/rinteln/verkehrslaerm-durch-bundesstrassen-buergerinitiative-bios-kaempft-seit-zehn-jahren-fuer-umgehung-GWFV5KFGTFDETI5KTLLVX5P44E.html
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Apple Releases New Firmware for AirPods Max: Apple today introduced a new firmware update for AirPods Max. The new firmware is 6A325, up from the 6A324 firmware ...
macrumors.com/2024/04/02/airpods-max-firmware-update-6a325/
Nintendo Switch Emulator: Sudachi gets home menu and latest firmware v18.0.0: The Nintendo Switch emulator Sudachi has been released in a new version and now not ...
pcgameshardware.de/Nintendo-Switch-Konsolen-260784/News/Sudachi-Emulator-mit-Home-und-neuer-Firmware-v18-1444808/
Intel Core Ultra 5 234V "Lunar Lake" CPU revealed in latest firmware: According to a frequent leaker who just goes by Michael on X, the unannounced ...
techspot.com/news/102525-intel-core-ultra-5-234v-lunar-lake-cpu.html
Xfinity Stream app not working on Samsung TV issue unfixed for months now: A frustrating issue has remained unfixed for months now, preventing Xfinity ...
sammobile.com/news/xfinity-stream-app-not-working-on-samsung-tv-issue-unfixed-for-months-now/
How to get latest AirPods Max firmware update: Here's how to see if you have the latest AirPods firmware (AirPods, AirPods Pro, AirPods Max) ...
cultofmac.com/665958/how-to-update-airpods/
Sony's firmware flop and a dense superzoom - the photo news of the week 14/2024: Long-awaited updates are quickly withdrawn or incomplete, and Nikon's new travel ...
heise.de/news/Sonys-Firmware-Flop-und-ein-dichtes-Superzoom-die-Fotonews-der-Woche-14-2024-9677133.html
Asus adds AMD Ryzen Zen 5 Granite Ridge CPU support for its X670E motherboards: Asus's latest BETA BIOS update brings Zen 5 support to some of its X670E ...
tomshardware.com/pc-components/cpus/asus-adds-amd-ryzen-zen-5-granite-ridge-cpu-support-for-its-x670e-motherboards
AVM FRITZ!Box 4050 and FRITZ!Box 7690: First indications of new models: Loose rumor: AVM could soon introduce new FRITZ!Box models. Firmware versions have ...
stadt-bremerhaven.de/avm-fritzbox-4050-und-fritzbox-7690-erste-hinweise-auf-neue-modelle/
Latest Nothing OS 2.5.3 update to Phone 2 brings April 2024 security patch: Nothing has rolled out its latest firmware for the Phone 2, with notable new features ...
androidcentral.com/apps-software/nothing-os-2-dot-5-dot-3-update-to-phone-2
AMD to open source MES firmware for Radeon GPUs: And it was all thanks to peer pressure
dlvr.it/T56sB4
New Xbox Alpha Skip-Ahead update brings more controller improvements: Microsoft has released an update to the Xbox Alpha Skip-Ahead Ring that contains more ...
neowin.net/news/new-xbox-alpha-skip-ahead-update-brings-more-controller-improvements/
Maxsun Challenger B650M Wi-Fi Review: Maxsun’s Challenger B650M Wi-Fi is an entry-level MicroATX board for basic builds. It handled our flagship-class Ryzen ...
pcmag.com/reviews/maxsun-challenger-b650m-wi-fi
Ryzen 9000: First UEFI update from Asus brings Zen 5 support: Asus recently released AGESA version 1.1.7.0, a firmware update for certain X670E mainboards that ...
pcgameshardware.de/CPU-CPU-154106/News/Ryzen-9000-UEFI-Update-Asus-Zen-5-Support-1444403/
The Most Hackable Handheld Ham Radio Yet: The UV-K5 can be modded at the click of a mouse
spectrum.ieee.org/quansheng-uv-k5-hacking
AirPods Max: Wonderbag firmware 6A325 is being distributed: Apple is currently distributing a new update for the AirPods Max. The update brings the firmware for ...
stadt-bremerhaven.de/airpods-max-wundertueten-firmware-6a325-wird-verteilt/
PlayStation Portal 2.0.6 Firmware Update Reportedly Brings Performance, Image Quality Improvements
wccftech.com/playstation-portal-firmware-performance-improvements/
MSI B760M Edge Ti Wi-Fi Review: MSI’s B760M Edge Ti Wi-Fi is a well-optioned, slick-looking MicroATX motherboard with storage galore, fast networking ...
pcmag.com/reviews/msi-b760m-edge-ti-wi-fi
OnePlus 12 receives new firmware with the March 2024 security patch: OnePlus has announced the latest firmware release with new features and improvements for ...
androidcentral.com/apps-software/oneplus-12-gets-oxygen-os-update-with-march-2024-security-patch
Gigabyte Z790&B760 BIOS update enables CEP (Current Excursion Protection) control for Intel 14th Gen Core CPus - VideoCardz.com
videocardz.com/newz/gigabyte-z790b760-bios-update-enables-cep-current-excursion-protection-control-for-intel-14th-gen-core-cpus
Galaxy A54’s camera can easily keep up with the newer A55: Although the new Galaxy A55 from Samsung seems to be wiping the floor with the older Galaxy A54 in the ...
sammobile.com/news/galaxy-a54s-camera-against-newer-a55/
Surface Pro 9 5G gets new firmware to fix blue screens of death: Microsoft has released a new firmware update for the Surface Pro 9 5G with the Microsoft SQ3 ...
neowin.net/news/surface-pro-9-5g-gets-new-firmware-to-fix-blue-screens-of-death/
BREAKING: One UI 6.1 update released for the Galaxy Z Fold 5!: Samsung said in February that the One UI 6.1 update will start rolling out to select Galaxy ...
sammobile.com/news/galaxy-z-fold-5-one-ui-6-1-update-live-some-markets/
Why Apple showed a Playstation emulator for Macs in 1999, triggering a major legal dispute
t3n.de/news/playstation-emulator-mac-apple-1999-1615621/
Fritzbox 6670 Cable: New maintenance update available for download: Router specialist AVM has released new firmware for the Fritzbox 6670 Cable ...
connect.de/news/fritzbox-6670-cable-firmware-update-fritz-os-7-61-3205077.html
Sony Camera Updates Make It Easier to Track Photo Manipulation: Sony's a1, a7 IV, a7S III, and a9 III cameras get C2PA content authentication ...
uk.pcmag.com/cameras-1/151612/sony-camera-updates-make-it-easier-to-track-photo-manipulation
Galaxy S23 gets One UI 6.1 update in India as well: Today is the day when millions of Galaxy S and Galaxy Z series phones will get One UI 6.1 update. ...
sammobile.com/news/galaxy-s23-one-ui-6-1-update-india/
How I created my own Apple AirTag with a Flipper Zero (and why you should): Here's another cool thing that you can do with your Flipper Zero.
zdnet.com/article/how-i-created-my-own-apple-airtag-with-a-flipper-zero-and-why-you-should/
Suyu, Yuzu’s Emulator Fork, Gets Taken Down Just Hours After the First Build Release
wccftech.com/suyu-yuzus-emulator-fork-gets-taken-down-just-hours-after-the-first-build-release/
TinyCorp Ditches AMD For Its TinyBox AI Package, Opts For NVIDIA or Intel Options
wccftech.com/tinycorp-ditches-amd-tinybox-ai-package-opt-for-nvidia-or-intel-options/
Nintendo Switch: What's in the firmware update 18.0.0: Nintendo is now distributing the system update to firmware 18.0.0. In most situations ...
stadt-bremerhaven.de/nintendo-switch-das-steckt-im-firmware-update-18-0-0/
Tiny Corp is 70% confident that AMD will make at least some of its GPU firmware open source
tomshardware.com/pc-components/gpus/tiny-corp-is-70-confident-that-amd-will-make-at-least-some-of-its-gpu-firmware-open-source
Huge Galaxy S24 update that improves camera quality rolling out in India: Earlier today, Samsung released the April 2024 software update to the Galaxy S24 series ...
sammobile.com/news/huge-galaxy-s24-update-improve-camera-quality-released-india/
Nintendo Switch Update 18.0.0 Released and Here’s What it Does Unofficially and Officially
wccftech.com/nintendo-switch-update-18-0-0-unofficial/
Apple Discontinues MacBook Air With M1 Chip: Apple today discontinued the 13-inch MacBook Air with the M1 chip, first released in November 2020 ...
macrumors.com/2024/03/04/apple-discontinues-m1-macbook-air/
Tiny Corp launching Nvidia-powered AI computer because 'it just works': Startup criticizes AMD over buggy firmware
theregister.com/2024/03/25/tiny_corp_amd_nvidia/
Own an LG OLED TV from 2022? You’re about to get a great free upgrade: Check for updates if you have a 2022 LG C2, CS or G2 OLED TV
techradar.com/televisions/own-an-lg-oled-tv-from-2022-youre-about-to-get-a-great-free-upgrade
Samsung Galaxy S23's AI-packed update could arrive this week: Galaxy AI and One UI 6.1 are coming soon
androidpolice.com/samsung-galaxy-s23-ai-packed-update-could-arrive-this-week/
Apple Announces New MacBook Air Models With M3 Chip: Apple today announced new MacBook Air models in 13- and 15-inch sizes featuring the M3 chip. With M3 ...
macrumors.com/2024/03/04/apple-announces-m3-macbook-air/
Everything you can do get the latest AirTag firmware update: AirTag users will want the latest firmware for the item tracker. Here’s everything you can do to get ...
cultofmac.com/744093/how-to-get-the-latest-airtag-firmware-update/
Why Apple showed a Playstation emulator for Macs in 1999, triggering a major legal dispute
t3n.de/news/playstation-emulator-mac-apple-1999-1615621/
AirTag Firmware Update is Here, But Apple Date Format is Wrong: Did Apple just accidentally put an erroneous date on AirTag firmware? A recent report says this ...
techtimes.com/articles/302911/20240325/airtag-firmware-update-here-apple-date-format-wrong.htm
March 2024 security update for Galaxy Z Fold 2 is live in USA: Last week, Samsung started rolling out the March 2024 security patch to the Galaxy Z Fold 2 ...
sammobile.com/news/galaxy-z-fold-2-march-2024-security-update-usa/
It only took Samsung 8 years to add this handy Android feature: Samsung appears to have added support for seamless updates on the Galaxy A55
androidpolice.com/took-samsung-8-years-add-handy-android-feature/
Galaxy A55 gets its first firmware update with a new security patch: Samsung's new Galaxy A55 is now getting its first firmware update. The phone ships with the ...
sammobile.com/news/galaxy-a55-first-firmware-update-new-security-patch/
PlayStation VR2 Latest Firmware Update Enables PC Access, Suggesting Support via Direct Connection
wccftech.com/playstation-vr2-firmware-pc-connection/
New Samsung TV firmware updates the UI but causes sound issues: Samsung has launched a new Tizen update for its QLED, OLED, and Neo QLED TVs from 2023 ...
sammobile.com/news/samsung-tv-firmware-1402-5-updates-the-ui-but-causes-sound-issues/
Galaxy S21 FE gets March 2024 security update in more countries: Samsung has released the March 2024 security update to the Galaxy S21 FE in more countries ...
sammobile.com/news/galaxy-s21-fe-march-2024-security-update-asia/
Security versus openness - a commentary on Secure Boot: Secure Boot is complicated, fiddly and dominated by Microsoft. Instead, we need open, secure systems ...
heise.de/meinung/Sicherheit-contra-Offenheit-ein-Kommentar-zu-Secure-Boot-9659071.html
March 2024 security update for Galaxy Watch 4 in India brings new features: Last week, Samsung released a new software update to the Galaxy Watch 4 and the ...
sammobile.com/news/march-2024-security-update-galaxy-watch-4-india-new-features/
Snapdragon Galaxy S20 FE 4G gets March 2024 security update: Samsung has released the March 2024 security update to the Galaxy S20 FE. The update is currently ...
sammobile.com/news/snapdragon-galaxy-s20-fe-4g-march-2024-security-update/
Suyu Nintendo Switch Emulator First Build Is Now Available for Download; Packs UI Improvements, QOL Chan…
wccftech.com/suyu-nintendo-switch-emulator-download/
Truck-to-truck worm could infect – and disrupt – entire US commercial fleet: The device that makes it possible is required in all American big rigs ...
theregister.com/2024/03/22/boffins_tucktotruck_worm/
FritzOS 7.58 and 7.32: AVM delivers two new AVM updates: AVM has released two new updates. Both the Fritzbox 6850 LTE and the Fritzrepeater 1750E receive small ...
connect.de/news/avm-fritzbox-6850-lte-fritz-os-7-58-fritzrepeater-1750e-fritz-os-7-32-firmware-update-3205015.html
Firmware update for Eve Play now available: Have you treated yourself to the Eve Play AirPlay receiver? Then you can now download a firmware update. This brings ...
stadt-bremerhaven.de/firmware-update-fuer-eve-play-ab-sofort-erhaeltlich/
Apple AirTags: Firmware 2.0.73 is being distributed: Apple is currently distributing an update for the AirTags. The version is 2.0.73. At the moment ...
stadt-bremerhaven.de/apple-airtags-firmware-2-0-73-wird-verteilt/
MSI lets you push Intel Core i9-14900KS to 6.4 GHz with a single click: The latest MSI firmware for Intel motherboards offers a one-click boost option for 6 ...
tomshardware.com/pc-components/cpus/msi-lets-you-push-intel-core-i9-14900ks-to-64-ghz-with-a-single-click
Intel 600/700-series motherboards from Asus now support 256GB of memory: Asustek's Intel 600/700-series platforms now support 64 GB UDIMMs, 256 GB of memory in ...
tomshardware.com/pc-components/motherboards/intel-600700-series-motherboards-from-asus-now-support-256gb-of-memory
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