UltraAV was automatically installed on PCs in the US that had Kaspersky Antivirus
Kaspersky users in the US got a shock when their PC's security software was automatically uninstalled. And, it was replaced by UltraAV Antivirus. This migration was the result of a ban issued by the US government, accusing Kaspersky of having political ties to Russian agencies. Kaspersky originally wanted to appeal the ban, but closed its operations in the US
The company was given a grace period of approximately 3 months during which it could continue to provide security updates for users in the US, which ended on September 24. But, instead of advising users to use Microsoft Defender or a suitable antivirus of their choice, Kaspersky agreed to a deal with Boston-based UltraAV to install UltraAV's security software on users' computers. Users were naturally angry about the change, claiming that they were not informed about the migration, and that they were not allowed to install antivirus on their computers, not to mention that they Never heard of the company before.
Winamp's source code has been released, but it comes with a problem
LLAMA SA has issued source code Of Winamp. Wow! Don't celebrate yet, even though Classic Music Player is now open source, it's not. The company has chosen to release the source code under its proprietary license, which is extremely restrictive.
In short, the Winamp Collaborative License prevents contributors from releasing modified versions of Winamp. Therefore, third-party developers cannot fork Winamp, make changes to it, or add features to it and distribute it. The license states that all contributions made to Winamp are the property of the company. The open source community has criticized the license, accusing the company of limiting the freedom of contributors and considering it unpaid labor.
Intel 13th and 14th generation CPUs get another microcode update for stability issues
Intel has released a microcode update For its 13th and 14th generation CPUs. The update addresses some stability issues that have affected the processor. The instability issue that was reported by users months ago can cause serious damage to the processor. After a long investigation of the matter, Intel has identified the problem. Problems are caused by a circuit that is incompatible with high voltage and temperature levels. Intel's latest patch will require BIOS updates to be released by manufacturers, and may become available in October.
The chipset manufacturer claims that the microcode patch for 13th and 14th generation Intel Core i5, i7 and i9 processors does not affect performance in games or applications.
Microsoft restores sign out option under Start menu after criticism
Microsoft made another unwanted change to Windows 11 when it decided to remove the Sign Out button from the Start menu's profile icon. The option was hidden under 2 layers, first you have to click on the profile icon and then access the menu that appears when you click on the three-dot button, and then choose the Sign Out option. Users were not happy with this change and requested Microsoft to reinstate the old option. Thankfully, the Redmond company listened to users' feedback, and reverted to the old design, which made a sign out button visible when clicking the profile icon.
Available as part of fix windows 11 kb5043145 Optional update. The patch also fixes a bug related to Outlook, which was asking users to enter a PIN when opening encrypted emails.
HP Print AI is coming to printers
hp print ai The announcement has been made for the company's printers. is ai Available as beta Supports some HP printers, and focuses on optimizing print-outs. A feature, called Perfect Output, will remove unwanted elements from a page before it is printed. This can help save ink and paper. The AI will also support automatic upscaling of images.
HP says Print AI will support natural language input to help simplify the user experience and workflow. It will also let users interact with AI via chat to create unique layouts, custom styles, fonts for greeting cards, and turn photos into creative projects. Although the company has not disclosed the price of HP Print AI, some users are worried whether it might trick them into paying more money.
YouTube Premium prices have increased
Streaming services are becoming more expensive. This time, youtube premium prices These have been increased, and in some countries they have increased by up to 50%. YouTube Premium in Denmark now costs $22 a month, while a standard Netflix subscription costs $17.
Users are angry with the increase in prices. These are the regions where YouTube Premium prices have increased: Ireland, Netherlands, Italy, Belgium, Denmark, Switzerland, Sweden Norway, Czech Republic, Singapore, United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Indonesia, Colombia, and Thailand. Google has not increased its price youtube premium In the US or Spain, but say things may change in the future.
Netflix announces cheap option to add additional members
Netflix, on the other hand, has made it slightly cheaper to add additional members to your subscription. But, you have a problem two optionsPay a little extra for additional members to watch videos without ads. Or, pay less, but get ads when additional members watch videos. The options are available to Netflix Standard and Netflix Premium subscribers.
There are some restrictions on additional members, you can only create one profile for the account. Only one device can be used at a time to watch Netflix. You can download videos, but only on a phone or tablet. It's not exactly the best deal, but at least it can help you save some money.
Qualcomm wanted to buy Intel
Qualcomm Allegedly Tried to buy Intel, but acquisition seems unlikely. This is certainly an unrealistic deal, some might say unimaginable that ARM and x64 could come under one banner. According to market analysts. Intel is valued at $98 billion, while Qualcomm has a market capitalization of $190 billion, and has $13 billion in cash. Even if Qualcomm were to acquire Intel, it would still be forced to sell some of its stake in the company.
Some reports state that Qualcomm has not yet prepared a bid, while some allege that the companies are already discussing a possible acquisition. These are probably rumors surrounding the fact that Intel is facing problems related to the failure of its CPUs. Whether antitrust agencies like the FTC will approve the acquisition is a mystery.
