- Episode 665
- October 21, 2020
Three JavaScript packages have been removed from the npm portal for containing malicious code
Three JavaScript libraries found on the npm portal -- plutov-slack-client, nodetest199 and nodetest1010 -- opened shells on the computers of developers who imported the packages into their projects. The npm security team have removed the package, but are warning users that there is no guarantee this will remove all malicious software resulting from installing it.
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- Episode 665
- October 21, 2020
Compute Module 4 has been released from Raspberry Pi
The Raspberry Pi Foundation launched a new product Monday: the Compute Module 4. Just like the Raspberry Pi 4, it features a 64-bit ARM-based processor with VideoCore VI graphics. The Compute Module 4 is available with your choice of 1, 2, 4 or 8 gigabytes RAM, and 8, 16 or 32 gigabytes on-board eMMC flash storage. WiFi and Bluetooth are also optional. The price ranges from just $25 to $90 USD.
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- Episode 664
- October 14, 2020
White-hat hackers had the run of Apple's corporate network for months
For months, Apple’s corporate network was at risk of hacks that could have stolen sensitive data from potentially millions of its customers and executed malicious code on their phones and computers. The company has so far processed about half of the vulnerabilities and committed to paying $288,500 for them. Once Apple processes the remainder, Curry said, the total payout might surpass a half million dollars.
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- Episode 664
- October 14, 2020
An optional update in Windows 10 breaks its ability to upgrade in future
Microsoft says installing KB4577062 will cause compatibility warnings when trying to update the OS to newer versions if HTTP Internet access for LOCAL SYSTEM accounts is blocked using a firewall.
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- Episode 664
- October 14, 2020
Misleading pin puzzle ads have been banned in the UK
The UK advertising authority has put a stop to those pin puzzle ads for Homescapes and Gardenscapes from Playrix, arguing that the frequent advertising misrepresents the gameplay of each title. We agree.
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- Episode 664
- October 14, 2020
The BBC Micro:bit is getting a big upgrade, making it powerful enough for AI applications
The BBC Micro:bit mini-computer, used by millions of schoolchildren around the world, is receiving its first major update since 2016. The new model includes a speaker and microphone, as well as a capacitive touch sensor, and is now powerful enough to run machine-learning systems.
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- Episode 664
- October 14, 2020
Apple's new iPhone lineup has been announced
Apple unveiled four new phones Tuesday which are equipped for faster technology with 5G wireless networks: The iPhone 12, 12 Mini, 12 Pro and 12 Pro Max. The iPhone 12 and 12 Pro will be available starting October 23; the Mini and the Pro Max will follow on November 13.
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- Episode 663
- September 23, 2020
Legendary open source resource, Linux Journal, has been re-opened by Slashdot!
Linux Journal was a monthly technology magazine, established in 1994. It fell upon rocky waters more than once, but has now been saved by Slashdot Media, the owners of SourceForge.
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- Episode 663
- September 16, 2020
ARM is being sold to Nvidia for $40bn
UK-based computer chip designer ARM Holdings is being sold to the American graphics chip specialist Nvidia. The deal values ARM at $40bn, four years after it was bought by Japanese conglomerate Softbank for $32bn.
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- Episode 663
- September 16, 2020
Microsoft's underwater data centre has resurfaced after two years: A success!
Two years ago, Microsoft sank a data centre off the coast of Orkney in a wild experiment. That data centre has now been retrieved from the ocean floor, and Microsoft researchers have found that just eight out of the 855 servers on board had failed; 1/8th the failure rate of a land-based equivalent.
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