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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.

By Ivan Franco, October 23, 2026, 6:14 AM

Gaming AI

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

By Alfonso Maruccia, October 22, 2026, 5:40 PM 7 comments

Gaming Software

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.

Full story By Daniel Sims, October 22, 2026, 4:38 PM

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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.

By Ivan Franco, October 22, 2026, 4:25 PM

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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.

By Ivan Franco, October 22, 2026, 4:17 PM

Software Apple

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

By Shawn Knight, October 22, 2026, 11:04 AM

Gaming Industry

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

By Alfonso Maruccia, October 22, 2026, 10:21 AM 9 comments

Tech Culture The Web

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

By Rob Thubron, October 22, 2026, 5:20 AM 27 comments

Security The Web

PSA: PHP patches two critical flaws, server admins urged to update

PHP has released emergency security updates addressing two critical vulnerabilities that could allow attackers to remotely execute code without authentication. With PHP powering nearly 70% of all websites, the potential impact is enormous. Apache deployments are particularly vulnerable, and security agencies are urging immediate updates.

By Ivan Franco, October 21, 2026, 12:09 PM

Software Mobile

Spotify is asking Family plan members to scan a QR code to prove they live with the account owner

Screen sharing workaround could make the new requirement meaningless

By Rob Thubron, October 21, 2026, 9:53 AM 23 comments

Software Gaming

AMD brings FSR 4.1 upscaling to Radeon 6000 GPUs, Ryzen AI Max, and handhelds like the ROG Xbox Ally

Xbox Series support is coming soon, too, and Vulkan might help the Steam Deck next

By Daniel Sims, October 21, 2026, 8:16 AM 12 comments

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Update now: Hackers are exploiting Plex server vulnerabilities to install malware

Hackers are actively exploiting security vulnerabilities in outdated Plex Media Server installations to deploy cryptocurrency miners and proxy malware. Plex confirms widespread attacks against internet-facing servers, with the flaws allowing remote code execution without authentication. The vulnerabilities were patched in version 1.43.3.10861. Users running older versions are urged to update immediately.

By Ivan Franco, October 20, 2026, 4:06 PM

Software AI

AI-assisted vibe coding brings Thunderbolt 4 support to Windows 98 SE

An argument for the benefits of vibe coding

By Shawn Knight, October 20, 2026, 11:18 AM

Gaming Software

Steam on Linux is going 64-bit as Valve leans harder on the platform

New latest beta also moves the Linux client into its own Steam Runtime container

By Alfonso Maruccia, October 19, 2026, 4:33 PM

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VSDC Video Editor is a free alternative to resource-hungry editing suites

VSDC is a feature-rich video editor that runs smoothly on modest hardware. The free version supports 4K exports without watermarks, screen recording, visual effects, and a wide range of editing tools. While its unconventional interface takes some getting used to, it's a capable alternative to heavier editors.

By Ivan Franco, October 19, 2026, 12:40 PM

Software Security

Windows Defender now works in Linux, because why not

Do Linux operating systems really need an antivirus, though?

By Alfonso Maruccia, October 16, 2026, 3:40 PM 24 comments

Software Microsoft

The new Windows Photos app goes native for editing and viewing, but power users are mad about the web-based gallery

The updated Photos app also supports editing HDR, HEIC, and WebP images

By Kishalaya Kundu, October 16, 2026, 10:56 AM

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WhatsApp now lets anyone join calls without an account or app

The new guest calling feature lets anyone join WhatsApp calls through a shared link, no account or app needed. It works for voice and video calls, which remain end-to-end encrypted, and support up to 32 participants. Hosts can controll who enters the call, similar to Zoom and Meet.

By Ivan Franco, October 16, 2026, 10:39 AM

Software Microsoft

Microsoft says Windows 11 is up to 20% more responsive after its latest update, with big improvements for 8GB PCs

There are changes to memory management and Start, Search and File Explorer

By Skye Jacobs, October 16, 2026, 9:35 AM 20 comments

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Cinema 4D adds procedural scattering, more realistic liquids, and faster rendering

Cinema 4D 2027 introduces a new procedural scattering system for creating detailed environments with vegetation, rocks, and other objects. The update also brings Liquid FX, which automatically generates foam, spray, and bubbles for more realistic fluid simulations, alongside Redshift performance improvements, expanded CAD support, and new node-based tools.

By Ivan Franco, October 16, 2026, 8:54 AM

Gaming Software

New proposed bill would make video games something you own, not rent

Stop Killing Games lost in Brussels and Sacramento. A federal bill picks up where they left off

Why it matters: Two years after Ubisoft's The Crew went dark and took 12 million copies with it, the question of whether you own the games you buy has finally reached Congress. A proposed bill by Representative Ritchie Torres is short on detail and long on obstacles, but it is the first federal attempt to answer a question the industry would rather leave alone.

Full story By Julio Franco, October 15, 2026, 5:38 PM 11 comments

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Memtest86+ adds Arm support, new memory tests, and USB reports

Memtest86+ 9.0 brings the popular open-source memory testing utility to ARM64 devices, including Snapdragon X laptops and Raspberry Pi boards. The update also introduces new RowHammer and memory bus stress tests.

By Ivan Franco, October 15, 2026, 5:23 PM

Software Security

Microsoft won't patch old Windows Servers, so a small security firm is doing it

Third-party service 0patch is patching a Windows DNS Server flaw that Microsoft won't fix

By Alfonso Maruccia, October 15, 2026, 12:41 PM 9 comments

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Nvidia Broadcast 2.3 adds 4K video upscaling and frame generation

Nvidia Broadcast has received a major upgrade, bringing AI-powered 4K video upscaling and frame generation to webcams. The update also moves beyond live streaming, allowing users to enhance previously recorded videos and audio files. The features require compatible RTX GPUs.

By Ivan Franco, October 15, 2026, 11:40 AM

AI Software

Anthropic ditched Git for its own version control system because Claude is writing too much code

Company says merged code changes went from 2,500 a day to 30,000 in four months

First look: Anthropic has replaced Git in its main code repository as AI-generated changes outpaced the infrastructure built to manage them. The new system, called "Scion," moves most source-control operations to servers, reducing the amount of data that agents and automated jobs must download.

Full story By Skye Jacobs, October 15, 2026, 8:43 AM