Monthly Archives: August 2022

Intel Meteor Lake CPUs could be more like Raptor Lake than we expected

Intel’s Meteor Lake processors, which will follow next-gen Raptor Lake CPUs, are the subject of fresh speculation regarding how powerful these chips might turn out to be. As Wccftech spotted, we’ve seen a couple of tweets appear on Meteor Lake, from Raichu (see below) and another renowned leaker Harukaze5719, the latter of which further points…

Python programming libraries found hiding security threats

Threat actors have been using typosquatting to attack Python developers with malware, researchers have claimed. Experts from Spectralops.io recently analyzed PyPI, a software repository for Python programmers, and found ten malicious packages on the platform. All of these were given names that are almost identical to the names of legitimate packages in order to dupe…

Take-Two reveals new Lord of the Rings game, promising a ‘different’ time in Middle-earth

Lord of the Rings remains a popular target for adaptations and now, we’ve learned a new Middle-earth game has entered development with Take-Two Interactive. Developed by Wētā Workshop’s interactive game division, this announcement times up well with Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power‘s release next month, which Wētā Workshop is also involved in….

US stocks slump as grim China data stokes global economic growth worries

China surprised markets by cutting rates. Future Publishing/Getty Images US stocks fell Monday as investors assess downbeat data from China. China’s central bank cut two interest rates in a bid to bolster liquidity.  Reports of slower growth at China’s factories and retail sales drove down oil prices. US stocks dropped Monday as China printed lower-than-expected…

Top Wall Street banks return to Russian bond trading after the Treasury brings in a sanctions reprieve: report

President Vladimir Putin’s government has denied Russia is in default. Getty Images At least six top Wall Street banks are offering trading in Russian bonds again, Reuters reported. The US Treasury in June blocked the trading as part of sanctions over Ukraine, prompting banks to pull back. That ban held up about $2.5 billion worth…

Elon Musk explained why he wants to turn humans into ‘multi-planetary creatures’ in an essay he penned for a magazine run by Chinese censors

Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk. Steve Nesius/Reuters Elon Musk discussed his ambitions for humans to be “multi-planetary” in an article for a magazine. Mush said that his “greatest hope” is for humans to “create a self-sustaining city on Mars.” The article appeared in a magazine run by China’s central internet censor, the CAC. Elon…

The Democrats’ new climate and tax bill will invest billions in clean energy. Here are 21 high-paying green careers for people who want to save the planet.

Solar photovoltaic installers are projected to see employment growth of 52.1% from 2020 to 2030. Reuters/Mike Blake There are many occupations out there that help the environment, such as wind turbine service technician. The Inflation Reduction Act could mean more clean energy jobs created. Here are the 21 fastest-growing green jobs that also have an…