In this week’s Barron’s Roundtable, host Jack Otter and guests discussed key factors for investors to consider in the current market. They highlighted signs of strain among American consumers, including Olive Garden customers. Despite stocks nearing record highs, they ended the week relatively unchanged. Nvidia, Microsoft, and Apple have emerged as a trillion-dollar trio in … Read more
The RansomHub ransomware operation, launched in February 2024, targets VMware ESXi environments in enterprise attacks. It is a ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) operation linked to other ransomware groups and has affected over 45 victims in 18 countries. A specialized ESXi variant of RansomHub was discovered by Recorded Future in April 2024, showing overlaps with the now-defunct Knight … Read more
Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming various markets. In recent years, AI has made significant advancements in industries such as healthcare, finance, and transportation. In healthcare, AI is being used to improve patient care, streamline operations, and enhance medical research. AI-powered tools and algorithms are assisting doctors in diagnosing diseases more accurately and efficiently. AI … Read more
US national security officials have reportedly issued warnings to tech companies like Google and Meta about the potential risk of Chinese-controlled repair ships tampering with undersea Internet cables. Specifically, concerns have been raised about undersea fiber optic cables in the Pacific Ocean, some of which are owned by big tech companies and used for data … Read more
Microsoft is fiercely competing with Apple’s latest ultrathin laptops and iPads by introducing devices with long-lasting batteries and ARM-based processors that offer improved performance and energy efficiency. The new Surface Pro 2-in-1 promises to deliver superior functionality compared to laptops and tablets. Many major laptop manufacturers are also releasing refurbished, ultra-thin laptops that prioritize performance … Read more
eWEEK content and product recommendations are editorially independent. We may make money when you click on links to our partners. Learn More. At the recent VMware Explore conference, a key focus was the emerging edge computing industry. VMware, best known as a data center company, has built a strong edge portfolio, enabling companies to run … Read more