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ASUS Routers Infected With Unkillable SSH Backdoor
GreyNoise found hackers attacking thousands of ASUS routers during March 2025. Criminals guess weak passwords and exploit firmware bugs to control the devices. They plant SSH keys inside router memory that survives restarts and updates. The backdoor stays active even after users install new firmware. Attackers turn off logging features to hide their activities from router owners. Security experts counted over 9,000 infected routers across the globe. Users can test their devices for problems on TCP port 53282. Infected routers accept connections through this unusual port without proper keys. Factory resets clear the malicious code from device memory completely. People must reconfigure all settings and passwords after wiping their...
Lian Li HydroShift II Pump Cap Will Blow Your Mind
LIAN LI makes HYDROSHIFT II LCD-C coolers with small screens built into the pump caps. The 2.1-inch display shows system temperatures and fan speeds clearly. Users pick from three control methods to manage their cooling setup. Offline mode works without connecting to computers or software programs. The wireless option links through radio signals to show live performance data. Each cooler uses a slim radiator that fits inside compact computer cases. The tubes bend easily without blocking water flow through the system. LIAN LI offers three different models for various cooling needs. The 360TL version comes with high-speed fans that move lots of air. The 360CL model runs quieter fans for silent operation. The 360N ships without any fans...
Mini LED Monster TCL TVs Light Up Europe with 5K Nits
TCL brings QM8K televisions to Europe with Mini-LED screens that change how people watch movies and games. The company makes four different sizes from 65 inches up to 98 inches for various room setups. Each TV uses 3,800 separate light zones that adjust brightness automatically. Peak brightness reaches 5,000 nits for bright outdoor scenes. Colors cover 97 percent of cinema standards for accurate picture quality. Smart features run on Google TV software that combines streaming apps with regular television channels. Voice commands work without remote controls through built-in microphones. AiPQ Pro technology uses artificial intelligence to improve each frame automatically. Bang and Olufsen designed the 85-watt sound system with Dolby...
AOC 4K OLED Beast Smashes 240Hz Barrier
AOC makes the Agon Pro AG276UZD as a 27-inch gaming screen for serious players. The Quantum Dot OLED panel shows 4K pictures at 240 Hz refresh rates. Response time measures just 0.03 milliseconds between color changes. The display reaches 1,000 nits brightness for HDR content. Gamers see sharp images with accurate colors during fast action scenes. The monitor connects through HDMI 2.1 and DisplayPort 2.1 ports for high-speed data transfer. USB-C provides 65 watts of power for laptops through one cable. Built-in speakers deliver 5-watt audio output for basic sound needs. Picture modes let users view two video sources at the same time. RGB lights on the back create custom lighting effects. AOC builds the stand from metal and plastic...
ASUS Tiny Titan PC Wows with 16 Core Power
ASUS builds the NUC 15 Performance Business Edition as a small desktop computer for offices. The company uses Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX chips with 16 cores for fast work tasks. Graphics come from NVIDIA RTX 5070 or RTX 5060 cards that fit inside the tiny case. The gray metal box measures just 120 mm on each side. Workers can place these computers under desks or behind monitors without taking much space. The business model looks plain compared to gaming versions that have bright lights. ASUS removes flashy colors and keeps the design simple for professional settings. Companies buy these systems without memory or hard drives already installed. IT teams add their preferred parts and software to match company rules. This setup helps...
MSIs Mini LED Monster Obliterates Frame Limits
MSI makes the MAG 274UPDF E16M for gamers who want sharp pictures and fast action. The monitor switches between two modes for different games. Players can use 4K resolution at 160 Hz for detailed adventure games. They can also pick 1080p resolution at 320 Hz for quick competitive matches. This setup gives gamers the best performance for any game type. The screen uses Mini LED technology with 1,152 separate light zones. Each zone controls brightness independently to create deeper blacks and brighter whites. The display reaches 1,000 cd/m² peak brightness for HDR content. Quantum dot technology adds more colors across sRGB and DCI-P3 ranges. The monitor shows over one billion different color shades. MSI builds the panel with Rapid IPS...
ASRock Radeon RX 9060 XT GPUs Pack Epic RDNA 4 Power
ASRock builds graphics cards around AMD's Radeon RX 9060 XT chip. The RDNA 4 design powers these cards with advanced ray-tracing and AI features. Each card contains 32 compute units and supports the latest display connections. Memory comes as either 8 GB or 16 GB GDDR6 options. Factory speeds reach 3.29 GHz on Challenger models and 3.32 GHz on Steel Legend versions. The Steel Legend model targets gamers who want flashy systems. Three fans cool the card with special airflow designs and direct-contact heat pipes. RGB lighting decorates the shroud and fans through ASRock's software control. Premium parts like alloy chokes and solid capacitors keep power steady during heavy gaming. A metal backplate prevents the card from bending under its...
Cyberpunk 2 Set to Shake Gaming World in 2030
CD Projekt Red began early work on their next Cyberpunk game. The company plans to release this sequel around 2030. The team has almost ten years to build on what they learned from Cyberpunk 2077. Company leaders said during earnings calls that games usually take four to five years from start to finish. Game development timelines can change based on new technology and creative challenges. About 96 workers focus on the new Cyberpunk project right across different departments. The Witcher 4 has 422 people working on it, making it the studio's largest project. This split lets CD Projekt Red develop both major games at the same time. More workers will move to Cyberpunk 2 as early planning ends. The studio wants to keep both games moving...
Musk Ditches DC Drama to Save His Empire
Elon Musk left his government job without warning. He never spoke with Trump before making the announcement. Senior staff members decided his departure. Tesla had been searching for a new chief executive. Musk complained that his DOGE department became a target for criticism. The billionaire started giving interviews to friendly news outlets. Washington Post wrote flowery stories about his return to Texas. His approval ratings fell underwater during his time in politics. Musk disagreed with Trump about trade policies. He also criticized Republican spending bills for adding debt. Katie Miller plans to leave her White House position and work for Musk. She changed her social media to show SpaceX rockets. Some people wonder about her...
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