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OpenJS Foundation Releases Updated Reference Architecture for Secure JavaScript Supply Chains

The OpenJS Foundation, which hosts foundational JavaScript projects like Node.js and Electron, released its updated Reference Architecture for Supply

The OpenJS Foundation, which hosts foundational JavaScript projects like Node.js and Electron, released its updated Reference Architecture for Supply Chain Security on October 14th. This major update provides developers and organizations with a technical blueprint for securing software development pipelines, focusing specifically on dependency management and integrity checking within the opensource ecosystem. The architecture emphasizes automated vulnerability scanning, artifact signing, and policy enforcement to combat rising software supply chain attacks. The goal is to establish a unified standard that can be adopted by thousands of downstream projects to enhance the overall trustworthiness of the JavaScript platform. Read More..

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JEDEC Finalizes HBM4 Standard, Tripling Bandwidth for NextGen AI Accelerators

The JEDEC Solid State Technology Association announced on October 12th the finalization of the HBM4 High Bandwidth Memory 4 standard. This new specifi

The JEDEC Solid State Technology Association announced on October 12th the finalization of the HBM4 High Bandwidth Memory 4 standard. This new specification is a crucial architectural development for the semiconductor industry, as it promises to triple the memory bandwidth and capacity compared to its HBM3 predecessor. HBM4 is essential for feeding the massive, parallel processing demands of future AI accelerators and GPUs. The standard defines higher memory stacking and wider interfaces, enabling the creation of hardware capable of exascale AI supercomputing. This standardization marks a key milestone in scaling the performance ceiling for training the largest foundation models. Read More..

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MIT Researchers Introduce Hyperdimensional Computing Framework to Optimize Edge AI

Researchers at MIT announced a major technical development on October 14th a new Hyperdimensional Computing HDC framework designed to make Artificial

Researchers at MIT announced a major technical development on October 14th a new Hyperdimensional Computing HDC framework designed to make Artificial Intelligence AI dramatically more efficient at the edge. HDC uses highdimensional vectors to perform computations, allowing for significant tolerance to noise and reducing the intensive power demands typical of traditional neural networks. This breakthrough enables complex AI processing on lowpower devices, such as small sensors and IoT gadgets, without relying on cloud connectivity. The new architecture is poised to accelerate the deployment of privacypreserving, energyefficient machine learning across industrial IoT and smart consumer devices. Read More..

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Major Vulnerability Found in Red Lion RTUs Allows Unauthenticated Remote Code Execution

Cybersecurity researchers disclosed two critical security flaws impacting Red Lion Sixnet remote terminal unit RTU products on October 14th, both assi

Cybersecurity researchers disclosed two critical security flaws impacting Red Lion Sixnet remote terminal unit RTU products on October 14th, both assigned the maximum severity score of CVSS 10.0. The vulnerabilities, if exploited, allow an unauthenticated attacker to execute commands with root privileges. Since RTUs are often deployed in critical infrastructure and industrial control systems ICS, the flaws pose a severe risk of disruption and physical harm. Researchers warned that successful exploitation could grant attackers full industrial control, emphasizing the urgent need for critical infrastructure operators to apply vendorprovided patches and mitigation instructions immediately to prevent catastrophic operational failure across energy and water facilities. Read More..

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Botswana Central Bank Holds Key Rate Steady for Third Consecutive Monetary Policy Meeting

The Bank of Botswana BoB announced on October 16th that it would hold its key monetary policy rate steady for the third consecutive meeting. This deci

The Bank of Botswana BoB announced on October 16th that it would hold its key monetary policy rate steady for the third consecutive meeting. This decision reflects the central banks confidence that its current policy stance is adequately managing inflation risks while supporting economic growth. The BoB noted that inflation remains within the banks target range and that the domestic economy shows resilience despite global headwinds. The consistent policy provides a predictable financial environment, reinforcing Botswanas reputation for macroeconomic stability in the southern African region. Read More..

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UN Trade Conference Addresses Economic Impact of US Tariffs on Developing Countries

The ongoing United Nations Trade and Development Conference became a major forum on October 22nd for addressing the global economic fallout from US ta

The ongoing United Nations Trade and Development Conference became a major forum on October 22nd for addressing the global economic fallout from US tariffs, particularly their impact on developing countries. The conference discussions centered on how these tariffs create trade friction, disrupt established supply chains, and undermine multilateral trade agreements. Developing nations urged for greater adherence to World Trade Organization WTO principles and expressed concern that escalating unilateral trade actions could jeopardize global economic recovery and hinder their ability to access international markets. Read More..

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Pacts with UK, EFTA Expected to Bring $100 Billion in Investments to India, Says Minister Goyal

Indian Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal stated on October 22nd that the recently concluded Free Trade Agreements FTAs with the United Kingdom and the Eu

Indian Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal stated on October 22nd that the recently concluded Free Trade Agreements FTAs with the United Kingdom and the European Free Trade Association EFTA are collectively expected to attract over $100 billion in direct investments into India. Goyal emphasized that these FTAs are not merely about trade, but rather about creating a stable, predictable policy framework that encourages foreign direct investment FDI. The investment inflow is crucial for boosting domestic manufacturing, generating highquality employment, and integrating India more deeply into global supply chains. Read More..

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Anthropic and Google Negotiating Cloud Deal Worth Tens of Billions of Dollars

AI startup Anthropic is reportedly in talks with Google for a massive cloud deal potentially valued in the tens of billions of dollars. The agreement

AI startup Anthropic is reportedly in talks with Google for a massive cloud deal potentially valued in the tens of billions of dollars. The agreement would secure a longterm commitment from Anthropic to utilize Google Clouds infrastructure to train and run its nextgeneration AI models, including the Claude family. This scale of commitment highlights the extraordinary capital expenditure required for advanced AI compute and the intense competition among cloud providers AWS, Google, Microsoft to secure longterm workloads from leading AI developers. The deal is a major financial pillar in Googles cloud strategy and cements its role in the AI infrastructure arms race. Read More..

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