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/
Nintendo Switch System Update 18.0.1 Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes: Download it today
nintendolife.com/news/2024/04/nintendo-switch-system-update-18-0-1-is-now-live-here-are-the-full-patch-notes
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/
If the Windows 'update and shut down' option restarts your PC instead, it's not just you
pcgamer.com/software/if-the-windows-update-and-shut-down-option-restarts-your-pc-instead-its-not-just-you/
AVM and Huawei settle patent dispute: How Fritzbox customers benefit from it: AVM recently had to change the software of a number of Fritzbox routers in order to ...
t3n.de/news/avm-huawei-patentstreit-fritzbox-1620687/
With nine BIOS updates and a new warranty extension, Asus is trying its best to move forward from the ROG Ally's SD card woes
pcgamer.com/hardware/handheld-gaming-pcs/with-nine-bios-updates-and-a-new-warranty-extension-asus-is-trying-its-best-to-move-forward-from-the-rog-allys-sd-card-woes/
This Nvidia GeForce GTX 2070 (yes, GTX) GPU just got benchmarked: A PC hardware enthusiast has got hold of an RTX 2070 graphics card engineering sample ...
pcgamesn.com/nvidia/geforce-gtx-2070
Asus battles Intel CPU crashes with 'baseline' motherboard BIOS: The latest Asus Z790 BIOS updates roll back tweaks from both the user and Asus ...
pcworld.com/article/2311252/asus-offers-baseline-bios-to-address-intel-cpu-crashes.html
Annoying Windows problem has existed for 3 years - and hardly anyone talks about it
t3n.de/news/nerviges-windows-problem-besteht-schon-seit-3-jahren-und-kaum-jemand-redet-darueber-1619841/
Galaxy A34 and Galaxy A54 grab April 2024 security update: Samsung has released a new software update to the Galaxy A34 and the Galaxy A54 ...
sammobile.com/news/galaxy-a34-a54-april-2024-security-update/
New firmware addresses Intel CPU gaming instability — Asus Intel Baseline Profile fixes crashing on Raptor Lake and Raptor Lake Refresh chips
tomshardware.com/pc-components/motherboards/new-firmware-addresses-intel-cpu-gaming-instability-asus-intel-baseline-profile-fixes-crashing-on-raptor-lake-and-raptor-lake-refresh-chips
Nintendo Switch: Firmware 18.0.1 fixes network problems: Nintendo has released a firmware update for the Switch, Switch Lite and Switch OLED ...
stadt-bremerhaven.de/nintendo-switch-firmware-18-0-1-behebt-netzwerkprobleme/
PC maker offers a potential fix for crashing Intel CPUs: While Intel continues to investigate sporadic stability issues with its 14th gen and 13th gen ...
pcworld.com/article/2307292/pc-maker-offers-a-potential-fix-for-crashing-intel-cpus.html
Surface Pro X and Surface Studio 2 get new firmware with security and stability fixes
neowin.net/news/surface-pro-x-and-surface-studio-2-get-new-firmware-with-security-and-stability-fixes/
ASUS And MSI BIOS Updates Confirm Ryzen 9000 Zen 5 CPU Support On AMD 600 Motherboards
hothardware.com/news/asus-and-msi-bios-updates-confirm-ryzen-9000-zen-5-cpu-support-on-amd-600
Ryzen Next-Gen: These Asus motherboards are compatible: Several manufacturers have already released BIOS updates for their AM5 motherboards ...
pcgameshardware.de/CPU-CPU-154106/News/Ryzen-Next-Gen-diese-Mainboards-sind-kompatibel-1445772/
Even as it builds new upgrades for its systems, expands sales of refurbished and B-stock hardware as budget options, and promotes the re-use of its products ... Show more arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/04/frameworks-software-and-firmware-have-been-a-mess-but-its-working-on-them/
Microsoft fixes USB-C charging and display issues in Surface Laptop 4: Microsoft has a new firmware update for Surface Laptop 4 owners. The Intel-based version ...
neowin.net/news/microsoft-fixes-usb-c-charging-and-display-issues-in-surface-laptop-4/
These tips and tricks work with not only the Apple AirPods Pro 2 with USB-C, but also with older AirPods Pro models and even some regular AirPods ... Show more
Galaxy S21 FE picks up April 2024 security update: The Galaxy S21 FE has started getting the April 2024 security update in several countries worldwide ...
sammobile.com/news/galaxy-s21-fe-april-2024-security-update/
The Meta Quest could get airplane travel mode as soon as next month: Meta Quest headsets don't work on airplanes right now unless you disable spatial tracking ...
androidcentral.com/gaming/virtual-reality/meta-quest-flight-mode-v65-leak
Surface Pro 10 and Laptop 6 for Business get first firmware update with many improvements
neowin.net/news/surface-pro-10-and-laptop-6-for-business-get-first-firmware-update-with-many-improvements/
Gigabyte’s motherboards can’t run new Intel CPU without locking up: The latest updates for Gigabyte Z790 boards are designed to support the Intel Core i9 14900KS ...
pcgamesn.com/gigabyte/motherboard-bios-freeze
Carrier-locked Galaxy S20 FE gets April 2024 update in the US: Samsung is continuing its impressive work with software updates. While it has released the One UI ...
sammobile.com/news/carrier-locked-galaxy-s20-fe-april-2024-update-usa/
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/
MSI prepares for “next-gen CPU” from AMD with motherboard update: As the launch of Ryzen 9000 series processors draws closer, MSI has released a new BIOS for AM5 ...
pcgamesn.com/msi/motherboard-zen-5-update
Desktop ATX motherboards with SO-DIMM memory slots? It's not as silly as it sounds
pcgamer.com/hardware/memory/desktop-atx-motherboards-with-so-dimm-memory-slots-its-not-as-silly-as-it-sounds/
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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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/
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
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/
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/
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/
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/
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/
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/
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/
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
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
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/
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/
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
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
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
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/
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