Monthly Archives: August 2022

New vulnerability in AMD Ryzen CPUs could seriously jeopardize performance

All of AMD’s Zen CPUs are vulnerable to a medium-severity flaw which can allow threat actors to run side-channel attacks and reveal 4096-bit RSA keys with relative ease, experts have warned.  The flaw, discovered by multiple cybersecurity researchers from technology universities in Graz, and Georgia, was described in a paper titled “SQUIP: Exploiting the Scheduler…

See inside a 4,000-square-foot luxury survivalist bunker in New Mexico with concrete walls and a moat that’s listed for $30 million

Howard Mintz, Dominique Verillon A 312-acre survivalist property in New Mexico was listed for $30 million. The property puts a luxurious spin on off-grid living with a koi fish moat, wine cellar, and views of nature. See inside the main 4,000-square-foot six-bedroom home located 30 minutes from Taos, New Mexico. “Doomsdayers” with deep pockets and…

Fig personal loans review: Qualify without a credit check, but you’ll pay a high interest rate

Fig Loans may be a good option if you have poor credit. Marianne Ayala/insider Insider’s experts choose the best products and services to help make smart decisions with your money (here’s how). In some cases, we receive a commission from our our partners, however, our opinions are our own. Terms apply to offers listed on…

McDonald’s is reopening in Ukraine, where employees have ‘a strong desire to return to work’ and want a ‘sense of normalcy’

The McDonald’s sign. Associated Press McDonald’s is reopening some of its restaurants in western Ukraine and in the country’s capital, Kyiv. The restaurant chain closed in Ukraine after Russia invaded the country almost six months ago. Ukraine’s economy is expected to shrink by 35% this year, according to the International Monetary Fund. McDonald’s is reopening…

Disney+ is far different than when it launched, and it shows what’s needed to catch up to Netflix

Ewan McGregor in “Obi-Wan Kenobi.” Disney+ Disney+ beat expectations in the most recent quarter, adding 14 million subscribers, Disney said. Its stock surged in response, but its earnings report also highlighted streaming challenges. Disney is raising prices, introducing an ad-supported plan, and expanding content options. When Disney+ launched in November 2019 it was touted as…

South Korea is looking for buyers of its new ‘semi-stealth’ fighter jet that could rival China’s warplanes

A scale model of the KF-21 on display at the Singapore Airshow on February 15, 2022. ROSLAN RAHMAN/AFP via Getty Images South Korean analysts say the KF-21 could emerge as a rival to China’s J-10 and FC-31 fighters. The KF-21 has ‘good price competitiveness’ and could be an alternative to China’s J-20 stealth jet. South…

A former treasury secretary and outspoken inflation hawk slams Democrats opting out of closing a loophole for wealthy investors

Former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers speaks at the Spring Meetings of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank in Washington, DC, on April 16, 2015. NICHOLAS KAMM/AFP via Getty Images Summers trashed the idea of Dems allowing a loophole for rich investors to stay in place. He also appeared to take a swipe at…

Russia now controls at least $12.4 trillion worth of Ukraine’s energy, metal and mineral deposits, report says

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Ukrainian Presidential Press Office via Associated Press Russia now controls $12.4 trillion worth of Ukraine’s key natural resources, according to an analysis for The Washington Post by SecDev. If the Kremlin succeeds in annexing Ukrainian land seized during Russia’s invasion, Kyiv would permanently lose almost two-thirds of its deposits. Moscow controls…

Real estate developers are building luxury ‘naturehoods’ and ‘agrihoods’ with multi-million dollar homes focused on sustainability — check one out

Courtesy of Benloch Ranch Developers are building planned communities focused on the outdoors as wealthy buyers flee major cities.  Nature is now considered a luxury amenity — along with solar panels, archery, and hiking paths.  Benloch Ranch, a new “sustainable community” in Utah, has homes starting at $1.4 million.  Realtor.com ranked Salt Lake City this…

Disney Plus is raising its price and launching an ad-supported tier in December — here’s how much each plan costs

When you buy through our links, Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more. Alyssa Powell/Business Insider Disney Plus currently costs $8/month or $80/year for ad-free streaming. Starting December 8, the ad-free plan will increase to $11/month or $110/year. A new ad-supported plan will be introduced on that same day for $8/month. Disney Plus currently…