AI will keep uncovering critical software flaws for years, says Cloudflare CEO
The EFF says 3% of all known software vulnerabilities were found in October alone
Big quote: Cloudflare CEO Matthew Prince says the PHP flaws that forced websites offline last week are only the beginning. His company already knows of other severe vulnerabilities in critical software, and he expects AI tools to keep turning up new ones for years. Because these models have sharply cut the time and skill needed to find and exploit serious bugs, defenders and everyday users face a long stretch of disruption before the internet's core software ends up safer.
Microsoft's Windows Insider wallpapers were apparently made on a Mac
Microsoft wiped that detail once people noticed
Microsoft Office is down to $27 for a lifetime license
TL;DR: If you're looking for a powerful productivity suite without paying for any monthly subscriptions, Office is now available for just $27. All the essentials you need for work or personal projects at 85% off the regular price.
Comcast lost 144,000 broadband customers last quarter, is planning layoffs so AI agents can take over customer service
Broadband losses show what happens when fiber and wireless undercut cable
Only one person in the world can play this free Steam game at a time
In Jono, you watch while waiting in line, get one minute of play, and then hand control to the next person
First look: These days, a big online game is one that can drop 100 strangers onto the same map at once. Jono, a free platformer that quietly landed on Steam earlier this month, goes in the opposite direction entirely: there's exactly one playable character for the whole planet, and everyone who downloads it has to wait in line for a turn.
SK hynix will build a US fab for Solidigm, but scraps IPO plans
Solidigm and SK hynix hold 21% of the booming enterprise SSD market
What the canceled Mass Effect would have been: a sci-fi spy thriller built around player choice
Mass Effect Universe would have been set 600 years after Mass Effect 3
"Dark GPUs" at Amazon show the limits of the AI buildout: chips are easy to buy, power is not
AWS is reportedly buying billions in Nvidia GB300 racks every month and storing them in warehouses
PowerToys adds smarter mouse controls and more Windows customization
Microsoft's latest PowerToys update introduces Mouse Button Lock, which lets you drag and select without holding down a button, and CursorHide, which automatically hides the pointer while typing. The release also adds a quick-access shelf to Command Palette, more keyboard remapping options, and offline voice dictation for ZoomIt screenshots.
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Review
Alienware AW3226Q Tandem WOLED 32-Inch Review
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Review
Is the Radeon RX 9070 XT Really Faster Than the RTX 5090?
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Feature
Decompilation on Steroids: Why AI Is Suddenly Cracking Open Old Software
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The OLED Burn-In Test: 30-Month Update
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Review
Gears of War: E-Day GPU Benchmark: 44 GPUs Tested
The iPhone Duo's screen is cracking in the same weird L-shape for multiple owners
Replacements have been quick for some owners, but it's unclear how long Apple's generosity will last
Micron's 2027 roadmap: DDR6 with 2x DDR5 bandwidth, 1TB RDIMMs, and 400+ layer NAND
Micron's DDR6 is coming, but it's built for AI servers, not your PC
Vibe-coded emulator adds color to Virtual Boy's red monochrome games
The Virtual Boy sold 770,000 units and is still getting new life from fans
Jensen Huang says Nvidia's AI chips carry "the lowest" risk of any asset and could serve as collateral for debt
Huang says AI chips stay useful for at least eight years, Elon Musk is making a similar case
Modern Warfare 4 is earning widespread critical acclaim
Following early positive reception from Steam players, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 is now earning strong reviews from critics for its engaging campaign, refined multiplayer, and expanded DMZ mode, with some calling it one of the best entries in the franchise.
Cambridge Analytica's fallout is still costing Meta, this time $25 billion in New Mexico
Well below the $219 billion maximum the judge said was possible, Meta says it will appeal
UK detective investigated for allegedly using Microsoft Copilot to make decisions in criminal cases
Microsoft Copilot was approved for paperwork, but not for making investigative decisions
Three airport workers implicated in $470,000 RTX 5090 heist as one of the stolen cards appears online
One of the missing cards appeared online for $6,000 with a revealing serial number
Bose acquires Skullcandy in surprise deal, looks to attract younger buyers
Skullcandy will remain a separate brand while benefiting from Bose's technology and global reach
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BIG TECH
Jensen says AI chips carry "the lowest" risk of any asset, could serve as collateral for debt
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TECH CULTURE
"I have to stop this": Retired professor arrested for blocking delivery robots
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LOOK MA, NO GPUS
No RTX 6060 until 2029, could be slower than the PS6
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WTF
Anthropic wants AI models blocked only if they threaten over $1 billion in damages or... deaths
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WTF
Reseller says $470,000 worth of Nvidia RTX 5090s went missing at Sao Paulo airport
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GAMING CULTURE
GTA 6 on track to smash records, pre-orders exceed 6 million
Think the iPhone Duo is expensive? Wait until you see how much Apple charges to repair it
With repair bills reaching $1,499, skipping AppleCare could prove painfully expensive
Canva launches Craft, its first AI image generator, available to free users
Canva has launched Craft, its first in-house AI image generation model, available to free and paid users. Unlike conventional image generators, Craft plans the composition before rendering, aiming to improve text accuracy and object placement. It supports 2K resolution, more than 30 aspect ratios, and text generation in 55 languages.
Microsoft is emailing Xbox owners to trade in their consoles, less than a year after raising prices
The company wants your old hardware back to refurbish and resell
Super Smash Bros. creator thinks AI will make a lot of games, most won't make money
Masahiro Sakurai argues AI can produce endless copycats, but not a single original idea
Nintendo Switch 2 jailbreaking is here, with homebrew, modding, and reverse engineering
Codex AI did the heavy lifting, but the jailbreak itself still took about two weeks
The big picture: AI coding has unleashed a new wave of decompilations and jailbreaks, largely centered on video games. Modders cracked almost every PlayStation 5 firmware version a few weeks ago, and the Nintendo Switch 2 is next. The phenomenon could lead to a repeat of the original Switch's piracy problem, but Nintendo has already responded.
1Password now lets AI agents sign in to websites without seeing your passwords
1Password is expanding its AI integrations beyond Claude, allowing agents like ChatGPT Work, Dots, Meta Muse, and Grok Bot to securely sign in to websites on your behalf. 1Password for Agents feature requires user approval before filling in credentials, keeping passwords and authentication codes hidden from AI models.
Discord improves Markdown previews, server organization, and media sharing
Discord's latest update brings some welcome quality-of-life improvements. Markdown files now display properly formatted previews, while a new "Move to..." option makes organizing servers and channels easier. Behind the scenes, a rewritten Rust engine promises better color accuracy and more reliable image and video sharing.
Apple says more than 50 apps will be updated for the iPhone Duo at launch
Most devs are still working on tweaking their apps to take advantage of the Duo's form factor
PEGI is giving games with paid loot boxes a PEGI 16 rating, and EA FC 27 is the first big example
Europe puts an age limit on loot boxes
Farm equipment giant in Kansas will put humanoid robots to work in 2027, promises they won't replace humans
AGCO promises improved safety and efficiency as humanoid robots enter its Kansas factory
Tesla says some Model Y owners could join its Robotaxi fleet around Q2 2027
V15 release to bring Cybercab software to Model Y
Woman spends three nights in jail and faces six years in prison over Cash App account she never opened
Cash App initially refused to provide account details because she couldn't prove she owned it
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