A few weeks ago, several consumers complained that the USB ports on their AMD 500 series motherboards were causing issues and undergoing random and intermittent disconnection, or just simply going offline. For a select few, the USB issue also extended to their USB-powered audio devices being affected as well, with some headphones and speakers suffering from the dreaded crackling and breaking on their DACs and amplifiers. The latter issue was made even more glaring when they were paired with or used simultaneously with high-end graphics cards or capture cards....

The exact nature of the security issue which is labelled as the CVE-2021-1844 was not revealed by Apple although it has been described as a memory corruption issue that could provide space for a malicious website to run unauthorised codes. Its discovery was credited to Clément Lecigne from Google’s Threat Analysis Group and Alison Huffman of the Microsoft Browser Vulnerability Research team. For iPhone and iPod Touch, the patch comes in the form of iOS 14....

Survival games have been around for quite awhile, and among those that players return to frequently is Ark: Survival Evolved. Available in 2015 as an early access title, it garnered a lot of popularity thanks to one of its promises – allowing you to tame and ride a vast variety of other dangerous creatures. This ranged from real, albeit extinct, dinosaurs, to mythical creatures like dragons and phoenixes. The game got its official release in 2017, and continued to get updates since....

As it turns out, ARM’s most recent chip development process takes place within the UK. A spokesperson for the company also confirmed that it can continue to supply Huawei’s HiSilicon chips with “the Armv8-A architecture, as well as the next generation of that architecture”. These have been determined to be of non-US origin. In addition to that, it may be the case that both companies have never actually cut ties with each other....

But, while an outdoor space is a great bonus to any beautiful home, it doesn’t have to cost you a small fortune. Need proof? Have a look at these innovative yet cheap backyard ideas, all of which are beautiful too. Turns out, all you really need to have a gorgeous garden space is time, elbow grease and some creativity. Backyard ideas on a budget Backyard ideas on a budget Our beautiful but cheap backyard ideas will inspire you to update your space and create your ideal outdoor retreat, whatever your style and budget....

Here’s what she had to say to the Communications and Multimedia Minister, Gobind Singh Deo (via The Star Online): This is because I am looking at widespread sex scenes and LGBT elements which are causing worry among the people.” In case you’re feeling confused about Malaysia’s censorship policies, Malaysia’s Film Censorship Act 2002, which censors obscene content according to guidelines on security and public order, religion, socio-culture, decorum, and morality, does not apply to Netflix or online content in general....

With the line between work and home blurred, it’s important now more than ever to give your home office some more love and attention. So whether you’re feeling a little uninspired or if you just want to refresh and revive your office space, these celebrities’ home offices make for brilliant style inspiration. Our home office ideas show you more ways to decorate that are smart, practical and stylish. Reese Witherspoon Reese Witherspoon...

It’s probably of little doubt that the biggest game coming to PS Plus subscribers in July is Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time. Releasing 22 years after the last entry in the series, it’s definitely one to pick up if you enjoyed the original trilogy. The promise of more platforming levels is probably what you’re after in this game, but if you’re someone who enjoyed the plot of the game, the one in this takes place immediately after the events of the previous one....

From pretty primrose, soft buttermilk and golden yoke, to zesty lemons and sunflower or mustard hues, yellow brings warmth and sunshine to every surface it touches. Along with its mood-enhancing qualities, yellow is a highly versatile color that can be paired with many other shades. Hugely diverse decorating with yellow can be used to create spaces that are stimulating and energizing, fun or formal, to cozy and welcoming. With an array of shades to choose from and many beautiful yellow room ideas, there is no end to the potential that yellow can offer in decorating....

The new company is slated to be fully established later in the fourth quarter of 2021, which will be helmed by Rimac founder and CEO Mate Rimac. Other members confirmed are Porsche CEO Oliver Blume and deputy chairman Lutz Meschke, who will be part of Rimac-Bugatti’s supervisory board. Its headquarters will be based in Zagreb, Croatia. Under the new brand, Rimac and Bugatti will continue to operate as separate entities, therefore retaining their existing production facilities and channels of distribution....

During the commentary track for the film’s Blu-ray, the filmmakers discuss Thanos’ powerful blade. Co-writer Stephen McFeely mentioned something interesting in particular. I know, this sounds like a contradiction to what we learned in Ryan Coogler’s Black Panther, which hailed Vibranium (an element that crashed onto Earth many many years ago) is the most powerful metal out there. That said, I wouldn’t consider Thanos’ blade a plot hole or a retcon....

Instead, Google will opt for alternatives that “hide individuals within large crowds of people with common interests.” In short, you’ll be served ads based on interests you share with other anonymous people, and not based on your individual browsing habits. The company believes this approach achieves the right balance between preserving user privacy and meeting the needs of advertisers. Unlike some other tech firms, it explicitly rejected the idea that individual tracking was required to reap the benefits of online advertising....

The new security and authentication method is based upon FIDO2 (Fast Identity Online 2) and WebAuthn protocol open standard. The method of authentication has been proven to be far more secure than having to regularly key in a password, can even be used in tandem with two-factor authentication (2FA) key if needed. To be both fair and clear, Android smartphones already have the ability to allow the user to use their fingerprint to authenticate Google Pay purchase, as well as to log in to apps....