CybersecuritySoftware Guides

Windows 10 Microsoft Defender Support: What You Need to Know About ESU Period

Microsoft has officially clarified Microsoft Defender’s ongoing support for Windows 10 during the Extended Security Updates period. While detection and protection continue, users should understand the limitations and consider their security options moving forward.

Windows 10 Enters New Phase with Extended Security Updates

As of today, Windows 10 has officially moved beyond its mainstream support phase, marking a significant transition for one of Microsoft’s most widely used operating systems. While the operating system will no longer receive feature updates or non-security patches, Microsoft has established the Extended Security Updates (ESU) program to provide continued protection for organizations and users who need more time to transition. This program ensures that critical security updates will remain available for enrolled devices, maintaining a baseline of security while users plan their upgrade path to newer systems.

Arts and EntertainmentGaming Hardware

Nvidia DGX Spark: World’s Smallest AI Supercomputer Revolutionizes Developer Access

Nvidia has unveiled DGX Spark, calling it the world’s smallest AI supercomputer. The compact desktop system delivers petaflop performance and enables developers to run AI models with up to 200 billion parameters locally, marking a significant shift in artificial intelligence computing accessibility.

Nvidia has made a groundbreaking announcement with the launch of DGX Spark, heralded as “the world’s smallest AI supercomputer.” This revolutionary system represents a significant leap forward in making powerful artificial intelligence computing accessible to developers worldwide, addressing the growing limitations of conventional computing hardware for advanced AI workloads.

Revolutionizing AI Development Accessibility

BusinessMergers

Rayonier and PotlatchDeltic Announce $8.2 Billion Merger to Create Timber Industry Leader

Two timber industry giants are joining forces in a landmark merger that reshapes North American forestry. The combined company will control massive timberland assets and manufacturing capacity amid volatile lumber markets.

The timber industry is witnessing a historic consolidation as Rayonier and PotlatchDeltic announced their merger in an $8.2 billion all-stock deal. This strategic combination creates one of the largest publicly traded timber and wood products companies in North America, positioning the new entity to better navigate the volatile lumber markets while achieving significant operational synergies.

Transaction Details and Shareholder Value

Economy and TradingInternational Business and Trade

China-Russia Trade Dynamics: September Exports Plummet 21% as Energy Imports Rebound

Chinese exports to Russia contracted significantly in September, recording the largest monthly decline since February. Meanwhile, China’s imports from Russia swung back to positive territory, highlighting shifting trade patterns between the two economic partners.

China’s economic relationship with Russia witnessed significant shifts in September, with exports recording their steepest decline in seven months while imports returned to growth. The latest customs data reveals complex trade dynamics between the two nations amid ongoing global economic pressures.

September Export Contraction Accelerates

AerospaceEarth Sciences

Aberystwyth-Built Enfys Spectrometer Ships for ExoMars Rover Testing

The search for life on Mars advances as Aberystwyth University ships the Enfys infrared spectrometer for ExoMars rover testing. This critical instrument will help identify optimal drilling sites on the Martian surface for signs of past or present life.

The search for life on Mars has reached a significant milestone as Aberystwyth University ships the Enfys infrared spectrometer to Italy for integration with the ExoMars program’s Ground Test Model. This sophisticated instrument represents a crucial advancement in planetary exploration technology and marks Wales’ growing contribution to international space missions.

Enfys Spectrometer: Key Instrument for Mars Exploration