Missing Link: Inverted controls — Am I the only gamer who inverts the Y-axis?Move the mouse forward, look down: Some gamers control first-person shooters like a plane. Gen Z thinks that’s hilarious.
France plans internet tax of 5.5 cents per gigabyteA proposal in the French Parliament would tax internet traffic. Some companies are already pushing back.
Another critical Linux TCP/IP bug uncovered; updates underwayA critical flaw in the Linux kernel’s TCP/IP stack allows remote code execution. Anthropic’s Claude found the bug, which had gone undetected for 11 years.
30 years of “Command & Conquer: Red Alert”: Greetings from New MoscowMammoth tanks, Tesla coils and an alternate history: “Command & Conquer: Red Alert” turns 30.
“SMS of Death”: Security flaw crashes Android phonesAn invisible text message crashes Android phones, interrupts calls and traps devices in a reboot loop. Google has already responded.
Raspberry Pi: Signs point to new Zero 3 W and 4 A models with Pi 4 techEagle-eyed observers spotted Linux configuration files for new stripped-down single-board computers: the Raspberry Pi Zero 3 W and Raspberry Pi 4 Model A.
Has China’s AI bubble burst? Index down 40% from its peakChina’s AI and semiconductor index has plunged since summer, following a rally that far outpaced those elsewhere.
MacBook Pro with touch: Five intriguing technical detailsIt may not look that way at first, but Apple has given the MacBook Pro a major overhaul. Here are some notable new features.
RIPE members debate reliance on U.S. internet infrastructureDomain block sparks debate at RIPE meeting: How can operators prepare for erratic U.S. sanctions?
Claude Code extension infected with malware on Cursor marketplaceThe official Claude Code extension on the Cursor development environment’s marketplace contained an SSH backdoor.
Google now allows itself to use Gmail and Photos data for personalized adsA change to its privacy policy lets Google personalize ads based on personal emails and photos. You can turn this off.
Reverse engineering smart TVs: Is Claude blocking these requests?Anthropic’s Claude may no longer help with smart TV reverse engineering, at least according to one user report.
iPhone Duo: production of Apple’s foldable reportedly off to a slow startApple's first foldable faces production issues, according to a report. Only a few devices may be available for the planned market launch in October.
Anthropic replaces U.S. government as SpaceX’s largest customerFor years, the U.S. government was SpaceX’s largest customer. The latest financial results confirm that’s changing.
Cyberattacks hit notebooksbilliger.de and PÿurNotebooksbilliger and Tele Columbus (Pÿur) are currently notifying customers by email about data leaks following IT attacks.
Copyright infringement: New York Times sues Brave SoftwareThe New York Times and other U.S. newspapers are suing Brave Software over copyright infringement and unauthorized AI training.
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Report: Apple plans three new iPad models for 2027According to Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman, Apple plans to update the iPad, iPad Air and iPad Pro in 2027, with OLED displays, a vapor chamber and more power.
RTX 5080 price also surges as successor is delayedNvidia says the 5090 isn’t going away after all — but prices are rising for the smaller model, whose 24 GB version is apparently not in the works.
Merz: Google Cloud is sovereign enough for intelligence agenciesAt the Digital Summit in Berlin, the chancellor touted AI’s potential — and gave U.S. cloud services a blank check.
“Automation and AI”: SUSE cuts one in 10 jobsLinux specialist SUSE will cut a significant number of jobs. The CEO told employees that automation and AI made the “painful decision” necessary.
Immutable Foundations: Linux that proves its stateThe startup co-founded by systemd creator Poettering previews Linux that uses TPM-signed measurements to verify a server’s boot chain and configuration.
Claude Code: Anthropic tightens rules on game clonesAI tools make it easier to recreate games and software. Anthropic has responded with new rules for Claude Code that some developers say go too far.
PUBG gets Netflix series with Donald Glover starring and directingThe multiplayer shooter “PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds” (PUBG) is getting a screen adaptation. Netflix has tapped Donald Glover for the project.
Herdr desktop app: A hub for AI coding agentsHerdr released a desktop app that serves as a hub for AI coding agents. It runs on Linux, macOS and Windows.
40% of staff: VR crisis reaches veteran studio Schell GamesThe studio behind the I Expect You To Die series went more than two decades without layoffs. Now, large parts of its workforce are being let go.
Raspberry Pi’s most expensive model gets pricier: 16 GB version costs $385The manufacturer raises the Raspberry Pi 5 with 16 GB of RAM from $305 to $385; several other Raspberry Pi models are also getting more expensive.
Swift space telescope set to crash this week, but may not burn up completelyThe Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory is about to crash, and most of it will burn up. But some pieces could reach Earth’s surface.
Digital Summit: Minister and industry pin hopes on AIAt the start of the German government’s Digital Summit in Berlin, the digital minister calls for greater openness to AI from society and business.
BMW plans to offer partially automated city driving starting in 2027Starting in 2027, BMW plans to enable partially automated driving in city traffic in Germany and equip some models with driver-assistance features.
Respect for the right to repair: Canadian Ursa tractors are selling wellUrsa AG builds largely electronics-free tractors in Alberta that don’t actively prevent owner repairs. Demand far exceeds production.
NAND makers take “revenge” on Apple?Apple once drove hard bargains to get the lowest NAND prices. But a report says the AI boom has since taken the upper hand away from the company.
YouTuber 3D-prints small propane-powered EDF afterburnerAerospace engineer and YouTuber Michael Rechtin has nearly doubled the thrust of an EDF engine with a 3D-printed afterburner.
Google confirms Googlebook 2-in-1 with detachable keyboardAfter classic Android-based notebooks, Googlebook detachables are coming soon. One of the first models could come from Lenovo.
AI-generated remixes: Spotify plans reportedly delayed by artistsSpotify’s AI remix plans reportedly delayed by artists
Crash by 2034: NASA reconsiders raising Hubble’s orbitDrag from Earth’s atmosphere is lowering Hubble’s orbit. NASA now wants to explore whether a crash can still be delayed.
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Meta reportedly building humanoid household robot with Chinese helpMeta reportedly developed “Max,” a humanoid robot, with help from Chinese startup Fourier. The company has no plans to sell it.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman calls privately owned DRAM “terrible”Memory prices keep soaring, and Sam Altman sees no quick fix — unless everything is handed over to AI data centers.
Google’s AI satellite sends first data from spaceGoogle is testing AI accelerators in orbit. The project has now delivered its first data.
Import parcels: New €2 fee for each item in an orderA new fee takes effect in early November under the EU’s customs reform. Direct imports from outside the EU could become more expensive.
Old Popcorn Time app leaves Mac exposed to security flawHollywood once went after the P2P streaming service, which is now barely known. But anyone with a client installed on a Mac should take note.
Apple Watch Audio Intelligence could violate state laws, lawyers warnApple’s new Live Rewind and Siri Recap features could violate state eavesdropping laws. Legal experts warn users.
Photo news: AI pushes out photo studios; Canon warns of price hikesFashion embraces AI photography as studios close. Canon warns of pricier cameras. LIFE returns.
A keen eye: Photos of the weekSeven photos show how to find simple yet striking subjects amid the daily flood of images.
Magic in everyday life – The pictures of weekFrom dynamic dance to majestic harbor cranes, each shot this week tells its own story of light and emotion.
Attackers target Cisco firewalls and GitLab flawAttackers are exploiting vulnerabilities in Cisco’s SSL VPN and GitLab. Updates are available, and admins should install them.
