Intel foundry. Image: Intel Intel has tentatively agreed to let Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) take over some of its chipmaking facilities, according to The Information. TSMC will hold a 20% stake in the joint venture, contributing not cash, but value through sharing its chipmaking practices and training Intel staff, according to anonymous sources cited by the publication. Rumours of a possible takeover of Intel started swirling in February, with TSMC and Broadcom considering splitting the U.S. company’s manufacturing and design arms between them. The following month, TSMC reportedly offered a share in its proposed acquisition of the chip foundries…
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Windows 365 Link. Image: Microsoft Microsoft has launched the Windows 365 Link, a compact cloud-based PC designed for businesses that rely on virtual desktops. First introduced in November 2024 at Microsoft Ignite, the device is now available for purchase in multiple countries. Unlike a regular PC, the Windows 365 Link does not store files, apps, or data locally. Instead, users log into their Windows 365 Cloud PC, where all their work is saved and processed. This design improves security since no sensitive information is left on the physical device. Under the hood: Specs and features While the Windows 365 Link isn’t built…
Image: EV_Korobov/Adobe Stock Cyberattacks aren’t just about stealing data anymore — they’ve evolved into a key weapon in geopolitical fights, crippling vital infrastructure, and shaking public trust in governments. A new report by NETSCOUT reveals that hackers are increasingly using Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks to disrupt elections, protests, and policy debates, turning digital sabotage into a tool of modern warfare. The company’s Second Half 2024 DDoS Threat Intelligence Report sheds light on how cybercriminals and hacktivist groups have turned DDoS attacks into a dominant form of cyberwarfare, strategically targeting critical systems during periods of national instability. In addition,…
Google DeepMind has introduced a new approach to securing frontier generative AI and released a paper on April 2. DeepMind focused on two of its four key risk areas: “misuse, misalignment, mistakes, and structural risks.” DeepMind is looking beyond current frontier AI to artificial general intelligence (AGI), human-level smarts, which could revolutionize healthcare and other industries or trigger technological chaos. There is some skepticism over whether AGI of that magnitude will ever exist. Asserting that human-like AGI is imminent and must be prepared for is a hype strategy as old as OpenAI, which started out with a similar mission statement…
Here are my top hotel accounting software that can help The best hotel accounting software should do more than just track income and expenses. I look for tools that can handle the basics — like financial reporting and revenue management — while also offering extras that actually reduce workload. Built-in payroll, assisted bookkeeping, and integration with reservation systems can make a big difference, especially if you’re trying to keep operations lean and efficient. Best for overall hotel accounting software: CloudbedsBest for back office automation: OtelierBest for hotels that need unlimited users: XeroBest for hotels that manage in-house payroll: QuickBooks OnlineBest…
Microsoft is making it increasingly difficult to set up Windows 11 without signing into a Microsoft Account. A popular workaround that previously allowed users to bypass the mandatory login is being removed, effectively requiring an internet connection and Microsoft Account during the initial setup. Goodbye, bypass trick For years, Windows users who preferred local accounts — or simply didn’t want to link their PC to a Microsoft Account — relied on a simple command called “bypassnro.” By typing this during setup, users could skip the internet and Microsoft Account requirement, keeping their installation offline and independent. However, in the latest…
Civits are dying for your coffee. Today is World Civet Day—a day most people have never heard of but one that desperately needs to be on every traveler’s radar. Because behind that $50 cup of “cat-poo-chino” lies a global industry built on animal cruelty, misinformation, and our obsession with so-called luxury experiences. If you’re a traveler, influencer, or coffee lover, it’s time to face an uncomfortable truth: Civet coffee isn’t rare. It’s farmed. It’s cruel. And it’s trending for all the wrong reasons. Civet Coffee: The Brew That Shouldn’t Exist Civet coffee—also called kopi luwak or “weasel coffee” is made…
Recently, a good friend called me in a near-panic: “I’m having eight friends over tomorrow night—what in the world should I make for that many people?” I’ve been there, and it can be tough to think of dinner party menu ideas that are elevated and elegant for your evening crowd. Especially if you don’t want to spend all day in the kitchen and/or lose your mind in the process. But thanks to the fact that I started my career in catering (combined with the countless dinner parties I’ve thrown over the years), I’ve assembled quite a collection of dinner party…
Premium accounting software may feel out of reach if you’re on a tight budget, but don’t fret. There are plenty of free options available. Contenders like Wave Accounting offer meaningful value despite being available for free. Meanwhile, options like TrulySmall Invoices have fewer free features, but the ones that they do offer are exceptionally practical. Let’s take a look at our top picks for free small-business accounting software. Top free accounting software comparison Not every free accounting software product offers the features you need for free. A lot of companies hide the good stuff behind paywalls and higher-tier subscription plans. That’s why it’s important…
Global spending on generative AI will increase in 2025, but there will be fewer “ambitious projects,” according to a recent report from Gartner Distinguished VP Analyst John Lovelock. Generative AI spending will reach $644 billion in 2025. This is a jump of 76.4% from 2024’s numbers. In Gartner’s Hype Cycle, which roughly traces the rise, fall, and normalization of new technology, generative AI now finds itself entering the Trough of Disillusionment. Companies may have reached the limits of their experimentation with AI, and they may be disappointed with the outcomes. Gartner expects AI will remain in this phase until 2026,…