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technology1 hour ago•1 min saved

OpenAI tightens macOS security after Axios supply-chain hit

OpenAI says it detected a security issue tied to the Axios third‑party library but found no evidence that user data, systems, or IP were accessed. The incident stemmed from a North Korea–linked supply‑chain attack that compromised a GitHub Actions workflow used to download a malicious Axios version, which had access to signing and notarization material for macOS apps such as ChatGPT Desktop. OpenAI believes the signing certificate was not exfiltrated. The company is updating security certifications and requiring macOS users to install the latest OpenAI apps; older macOS versions will stop receiving updates after May 8. The root cause was a misconfiguration in the workflow, which has been fixed, and passwords/API keys were not affected.

via CNBC|

#axios #macos #openai

gadgets2 days ago•16 min saved

MacBook Neo Defies 8GB RAM Limits With Surging Demand

Apple’s $600 MacBook Neo is proving popular despite its 8GB of unified memory, with two-to-three week online wait times signaling strong demand. Industry chatter points to supply constraints around the A18 Pro chip and RAM, but the unified memory approach helps the device handle typical browsing, streaming, and light tasks. A Neo 2 with more RAM (potentially 12GB) and an A19 Pro chip is rumored, but Apple is expected to keep the Neo’s base price at $600.

via Gizmodo|

#apple #gadgets #macbook-neo

world3 days ago•4 min saved

Hormuz reopening eases market nerves, but global supply shocks linger

Iran’s two‑week reopening of the Strait of Hormuz reduces near‑term risk but does not erase weeks of disruption: backlogs of ships, energy shortages, and higher inputs like fertilizer and helium will keep prices elevated and inflation pressures in play for months. While oil briefly fell on the pause, markets expect prices to stay above pre‑war levels for 2024, and central banks will remain cautious as they balance growth with still‑unresolved supply constraints and geopolitical uncertainty.

via Axios|

#inflation #iran #oil

business11 days ago•6 min saved

Hormuz chokepoint disrupts Gulf aluminum for EVs

Geopolitical conflict has effectively shut the Strait of Hormuz, forcing Gulf aluminum smelters to cut output and reroute shipments, causing price spikes and disruption for automakers like Toyota and Nissan that rely on specialized, low-carbon aluminum for EVs. With stockpiles exhausted and shipments requiring lengthy recertification, OEMs face procurement risk, higher costs, and renewed focus on supply-chain resilience, while related battery materials such as sulfur could also tighten.

via Rest of World|

#aluminum #business #evs

business11 days ago•2 min saved

Nvidia Faces Helium-Driven Supply Risk

Nvidia is portrayed as a Sell due to helium shortages and credit market stress threatening GPU supply and demand; roughly 30% of global helium supply has been disrupted by Middle East conflict, impacting semiconductor and HBM production; the stock trades at about 11x forward sales, well above the sector median, with inflation risks and questionable ability to sustain 74% EPS growth; limited helium recycling and slow supply-chain adaptation raise the risk of margin compression and missed growth.

via Seeking Alpha|

#business #helium #nvda

business12 days ago•307 min saved

War in Iran Pushes Plastic Costs Through the Supply Chain

Rising oil and gas prices driven by the war in Iran are lifting plastic production costs, since most plastics are fossil-fuel–based. This ripple effect could raise prices for everyday goods like disposable cutlery, bottles, and bags, as packaging costs climb and manufacturers adjust—though substitutes are limited. The impact could spread across packaging, automotive, and other sectors, with price changes potentially lasting several months to a year or more as supply chains normalize.

via CNN|

#business #inflation #iran-war

business12 days ago•8 min saved

Oil Shock Triggers Global Ripples as Iran War Enters Second Month

One month into the US-Israel war on Iran, the global economy faces a sharp oil-price spike above $100 a barrel, driving higher gasoline costs and inflation while straining supply chains for critical inputs like helium and fertilizer; airlines reroute and raise fares as air travel falters, and economists warn of stagflation risks amid policy-tightening and growth uncertainty.

via Business Insider|

#air-travel #business #inflation

business13 days ago•7 min saved

Helium Crunch Intensifies as Gulf Conflict Impacts Chipmaking and MRI

The Iran‑led conflict is tightening a fragile global helium supply, with Qatar accounting for a large share of output and helium crucial for cooling semiconductor wafers and MRI magnets. Air Liquide USA warned it could struggle to fulfil helium orders amid the disruption, signaling rising prices and a scramble for alternative sources while buyers prioritize critical applications in chips and medical devices.

via Financial Times|

#air-liquide-usa #business #helium

technology13 days ago•2 min saved

Sony pauses SD/CFexpress card sales as memory shortage tightens supply

Sony will temporarily suspend accepting orders for CFexpress and SD memory cards from March 27, 2026, due to a global memory shortage and other factors, with no clear timeline to resume; the move affects Sony Store and authorized dealers and follows Western Digital's earlier supply squeezes in the memory market.

via Mashable|

#memory-shortage #sd-cards #semiconductors

business13 days ago•4 min saved

12-Ton KitKat Heist Targets F1 Supply Chain Across Europe

Roughly 12 tonnes (about 413,793 units) of the new Formula 1 KitKat bars were stolen in transit across Europe, from Italy toward Poland; the truck and cargo are unaccounted for, no injuries were reported, and Nestlé says only one shipment was involved. The incident highlights a broader rise in cargo theft, though KitKat notes batch codes allow traceability of the stolen product.

via The New York Times|

#business #cargo-theft #formula-1

economy13 days ago•6 min saved

Energy shocks push prices higher as supply chains buckle

Geopolitical conflict and related disruptions are lifting fuel costs and tightening global supply chains, pushing up prices from gasoline and diesel to fertilizers, packaging, and consumer goods as shipping and LNG production slow; while oil-market relief measures may ease some pressure in coming months, broader inflation and shortages could persist if disruptions continue.

via PBS|

#economy #energy-market #gas-prices

business14 days ago•1 min saved

KitKat Formula One chocolate stolen in transit, 12 tons vanish in Italy

A truck carrying about 413,793 KitKat bars—roughly 12 tons—of the brand’s new Formula One chocolate range was stolen while en route from a central Italian factory to Poland on March 26. Nestlé confirmed the theft and said authorities and supply-chain partners are investigating; there were no injuries. The loss could threaten Easter supply, and Nestlé warned stolen bars could enter unofficial markets, though batch codes can help law enforcement trace them.

via The Guardian|

#business #crime #italy

tech14 days ago•38 min saved

Sony halts most memory-card orders amid global memory shortage

Sony Japan has temporarily stopped accepting orders for CFexpress and SD memory cards from dealers and consumers due to an ongoing memory shortage and other factors; a few low-end SD cards may still be produced and stocked until inventory runs out, with a resume date to be announced as supply improves, the same day Sony also announced a PS5 price increase.

via The Verge|

#cfexpress #memory-cards #sd-memory-cards

technology15 days ago•1 min saved

Helium Shortage Emerges as Hidden Constraint on AI Chipmaking

A looming helium shortage—driven by war-related disruptions in Iran and damage to Qatar’s LNG facilities—has created a hidden bottleneck for chip manufacturers, threatening the supply of AI-ready semiconductors and prompting gas suppliers like Air Liquide to scramble for uninterrupted flows.

via The New York Times|

#air-liquide #helium #middle-east-conflict

business15 days ago•4 min saved

Qatar helium squeeze could push global supply toward Russia and China

A Middle East conflict has sharply reduced Qatar’s helium exports, tightening a key material for chipmaking and driving prices higher; North American producers stand to gain, but Russia could redirect more supply to China, potentially tightening markets elsewhere if the war drags on.

via CNBC|

#business #helium #qatar