Microsoft Announces Extended Security Update Program for Windows 10

Microsoft has recently revealed its plans to launch an Extended Security Update (ESU) program for Windows 10. This program aims to extend support for the operating system beyond its termination date in October 2025. The decision to introduce this program follows a similar initiative for Windows 7. Users who opt for this subscription will receive an additional three years of support post the cutoff date in 2025. Jason Leznek, a member of Microsoft’s Windows Servicing and Delivery team, stated that this move acknowledges the fact that some users may not be able to transition to Windows 11 before the end of support date.

Kaspersky Partners with IIT Delhi for Cybersecurity Research and Education

Kaspersky, a leading cybersecurity company, has entered into a partnership with the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi) to collaborate on cybersecurity research and educational initiatives. This collaboration will involve the exchange of knowledge and expertise, development of educational materials, promotion and organization of cybersecurity awareness events, and sponsorship of academic awards to encourage students at IIT Delhi to pursue careers in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and cybersecurity.

AMD Unveils New Accelerators and Processors for Large Language Models

AMD, a major semiconductor company, has recently unveiled new accelerators and processors specifically designed for running large language models (LLMs). This announcement comes as Nvidia currently leads the field in generative AI chips. The AMD Instinct MI300X chip stands out with its industry-leading memory bandwidth and superior performance for training and inferencing large language models. Additionally, the AMD Instinct MI300A Accelerated Processing Unit (APU) combines the latest AMD CDNA 3 architecture with “Zen 4” CPUs, delivering groundbreaking performance for High-Performance Computing (HPC) and AI workloads.

Google’s Gemini AI Model to Power Pixel 8 Pro Smartphone

Google’s latest Gemini artificial intelligence (AI) model will be utilized to power the flagship Pixel 8 Pro smartphone. This device will be the first Android phone to be powered by the advanced Gemini AI model. The on-device version, known as Gemini Nano, has been optimized for smartphones and will work in conjunction with Google’s Tensor G3 chip to enable two key features on the Pixel 8 Pro: “Summarize in Recorder” and “Smart Reply in Gboard.”

Enforcement Directorate Files Chargesheet in Money Laundering Investigation

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has filed its first chargesheet in a money laundering investigation involving Chinese smartphone maker Vivo and others. The complaint has been filed under the criminal sections of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), with Vivo-India being named as an accused party.