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Intel proposes new modular standards for laptops and mini PCs to improve repairability

TechSpot

Intel recently outlined its ideas for allowing users to upgrade and replace individual laptop components. If widely adopted, the new standards could reduce costs and e-waste.

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‘I’m good for my $80 billion’: What Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella really meant by his Stargate zinger

GeekWire

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella had the quote of the week in response to a question from CNBC’s Andrew Ross Sorkin about Elon Musk questioning the ability of the new Stargate Project ‘s financial backers to invest up to $500 billion in AI infrastructure. “Look, all I know is, I’m good for my $80 billion,” Nadella said with a sly grin and a chuckle during an interview from the World Economic Forum in Davos.

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Nvidia prepares to move Maxwell, Pascal, and Volta GPUs to legacy driver status

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Nvidia's CUDA 12.8 release notes indicate that support for the older architectures is now considered "feature-complete" and will be frozen in an upcoming release.

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Podcast: Stargate, OpenAI and Microsoft; BlueSky in Seattle; and Madrona’s big new funds

GeekWire

This week on the GeekWire Podcast, we delve into the Stargate Project announcement by OpenAI, Oracle and Softbank, in conjunction with President Trump, and assess the implications for OpenAI’s relationship with Microsoft. We explain what Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella really meant with his CNBC zinger about Microsoft’s capital investments, and consider how Elon Musk’s involvement in the new administration could play out in the tech industry.

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The 2025 Recruitment Playbook

The 2025 Recruitment Playbook by Procom is a strategic guide tailored for hiring managers to navigate the evolving talent landscape. Highlighting innovations like AI-driven tools and data analytics, the playbook empowers leaders to streamline processes, enhance candidate experiences , and foster diversity and inclusion. It provides actionable insights for every recruitment stage—from sourcing and screening to onboarding and retention.

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Subaru vulnerability exposed millions of cars to remote hacking and tracking

TechSpot

The discovery began when Sam Curry, having purchased a 2023 Impreza for his mother, decided to examine its internet-connected features during a Thanksgiving visit.

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AMD confirms microcode vulnerability revealed in beta BIOS update

TechSpot

The vulnerability was first noticed by Tavis Ormandy, a security researcher at Google's Project Zero. Ormandy spotted a reference to the flaw in the release notes of an Asus beta BIOS update for one of its gaming motherboards. "It looks like an OEM leaked the patch for a major upcoming.

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