Publicly released exploit code for an effectively unpatched vulnerability that gives root access to virtually all releases of Linux is setting off alarm bells as defenders scramble to ward off severe compromises inside data centers and on personal devices. The vulnerability and exploit code that exploits it were released Wednesday evening by researchers from security … Read More “The most severe Linux threat to surface in years catches the world flat-footed” »
After Sam Altman trash-talked Anthropic for gatekeeping its cybersecurity tool Mythos by only releasing it to select users, he confirmed that OpenAI would be doing the same with its competing tool, Cyber. Altman said in a post on X on Thursday that OpenAI will begin rolling out GPT-5.5 Cyber “to critical cyber defenders” in the … Read More “After dissing Anthropic for limiting Mythos, OpenAI restricts access to Cyber, too” »
There are plenty of great camera phones to choose from these days, but the latest wave of 2026 Ultra models from China have raised the bar at the very top end. Leading this trend is the new OPPO Find X9 Ultra — boasting a quad-core camera array kitted out with not one but two 200MP … Read More “Google Pixel 10 Pro XL vs OPPO Find X9 Ultra camera shootout” »
Looking for the most recent Mini Crossword answer? Click here for today’s Mini Crossword hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Wordle, Strands, Connections and Connections: Sports Edition puzzles. Need some help with today’s Mini Crossword? I thought this was a pretty easy one, with no tricky clues. Read on for … Read More “Today’s NYT Mini Crossword Answers for May 1” »
Ryan Haines / Android Authority TL;DR Xiaomi’s Smart Band 10 Pro could be launching soon. A leaker notes that the Band 10 Pro could also have a special White Ceramic Edition. The Band 10 Pro is reported to be heavier, suggesting either a bigger battery or a larger screen. Xiaomi’s Band series has long been … Read More “Xiaomi Smart Band 10 Pro leaks with a suave ceramic design” »
Apple is expecting “significantly higher memory costs” heading into the remainder of 2026, CEO Tim Cook said Thursday during Apple’s second-quarter earnings call, as the tech giant faces down the memory shortage impacting the rest of the industry. Cook — who is stepping down as CEO on Sept. 1 and will be replaced by John … Read More “Apple Expects ‘Significantly Higher Memory Costs’ to Impact iPhone, MacBook Neo” »
There has been a fair bit of controversy surrounding the ranks of OnePlus and Realme over the last few months, and the latest report from China suggests the two brands have merged. Tipster Digital Chat Station revealed that after careful consideration, the two brands are set to become one single entity under the leadership of … Read More “Report: OnePlus and Realme are merging” »
Apple’s iPhone revenue jumped 22 percent to $57 billion over the past few months, despite supply chain issues impacting the device’s processor. In an interview with Reuters, Apple CEO Tim Cook said iPhone “demand was off the charts,” but there’s “a little less flexibility at the moment for getting more parts.” Cook added during an … Read More “Apple’s iPhone revenue jumps to $57 billion despite chip shortages” »
Skio, a 2020 Y Combinator alum that was founded by self-described college dropout Kennan Frost, has been acquired by competitor Recharge, the companies announced on Thursday. Both Skio and Recharge make products that handle subscription payments for brands. While the official press release did not disclose the terms of the deal, Frost (who had previously … Read More “Y Combinator alum Skio sells for $105M cash, only raised $8M, founder says” »
The vivo X300 Ultra hits the ball out of the park thanks to mostly fantastic cameras, enthusiast-level video features, impressive endurance, and premium extras. However, it does come with design compromises and a sky-high price tag. It’s taken a few years, but vivo has finally brought its Ultra phone line to global markets with the … Read More “vivo X300 Ultra review: Pricey camera phone colossus” »
