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Torvalds: AI Bug Reports Overwhelm Linux Security Mailing List, Prompting New Rules
Linus Torvalds says the flood of AI-generated bug reports is making the Linux security mailing list almost unmanageable. To address this, the Linux kernel team updated triage rules ahead of the 7.1‑rc4 release: AI-detected issues should generally be reported publicly and non-sensitive, duplicates should be minimized, practitioners must provide reproducible repros and ideally a patch, and private lists are reserved for urgent, cross‑system vulnerabilities; reporters are urged to add real value beyond the AI’s initial findings.
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Go Fest 2026: Tokyo Park to Host Time-Sliced Super Mega Raids with Mega Mewtwo X and Y
Niantic details for GO Fest 2026 in Tokyo reveal Super Mega Raids featuring Mega Mewtwo X and Mega Mewtwo Y, playable only during the last 30 minutes of each Park Gameplay Experience session at designated gyms, with location info sent by email. The raid format is tougher, encouraging teams of about seven Trainers and at least one Mega. Entry uses Link Charges, and local raids can be joined with Link Charges or Premium Battle Passes, while remote raids require both a Remote Raid Pass and Link Charges. Link Charges are earned via Weekly Challenges, gifts, Campfire check-ins, and in-store purchases, and are stored in a Link Holder item. More details on the mechanics are expected soon.
Anker Solix S2000 trims idle drain with compact 2kWh design
Anker’s Solix S2000 is a compact 2kWh portable power station that claims ultra-low idle power draw (~6W) thanks to OptiSave and a smaller 1500W inverter, delivering higher energy density (≈106 Wh/L) in a 16.2 kg unit. It provides front and rear AC outlets, USB-C (100W) and USB-A, and a 400W solar input, can peak at 3000W, and can power common devices (fridge, coffee maker) for extended outages. Early preorder pricing starts around $579–$599 with higher pricing after June 1st.
Ray-Ban Meta Gen 2 Glasses Get $70 Off Amid AI-Powered Handy Features
New York Post reviews Ray-Ban Meta Gen 2 smart glasses, praising Meta AI for hands-free questions, translation and reminders, and noting an Amazon deal that cuts the price by $70 (from $459 to $390.15). The glasses boast a 12MP ultra-wide camera, 3K video, five-mic audio, up to 8 hours of battery (48 hours with the charging case), and come in a variety of frames and lens options.
Galaxy S27 Ultra gains battery boost and camera shakeup as Pro aims to steal the show
The Galaxy S27 Ultra is rumored to gain a larger battery, lighter body, and a redesigned camera layout (potentially dropping the 3x telephoto), while Samsung’s Galaxy S27 Pro is expected to be a smaller, thinner flagship with a 6.4-inch display and trimmed specs at a lower price, making the Pro a strong challenger even as the Ultra upgrades roll out.
Steam Overhauls Tags, Ditches Old Labels, Welcomes 'Bullet Heaven' Era
Valve is overhauling Steam’s official store tags for clearer discovery, adding 17 new tags, removing 28, and updating a few (e.g., Conversation to dialogue heavy, clicker to incremental). Notable removals include Dungeons & Dragons, LEGO, Warhammer 40K, 3D Vision, and NSFW, while new tags cover niche genres like Bullet Heaven (for Vampire Survivors-style games), Desktop Companion, Organizing, Cleaning, Decorating, Wuxia, Xianxia, Falling Blocks, Espionage, Samurai, Zoo, Animals, Cult, Poker, and Language Learning. The purge signals a move toward more specific classifications and reflects Steam’s ongoing effort to improve recommendations and curation, with Singleplayer and Indie remaining among the most dominant tags.
Tesla Semi Debuts Twin-Display Cab for Fleet Efficiency
Tesla is rolling out a twin-display cockpit for the refreshed Semi, splitting core telemetry on the left with a high-fidelity park visualization and reserving the right display for navigation, climate, settings, and media, while adding vertical docks with extra hardware controls for quick access to vehicle and safety features. The company is also expanding its industrial charging footprint with a 125 kW Basecharger and dedicated megawatt charging stations as it scales toward about 50,000 trucks annually, signaling a stronger focus on fleet operations and infrastructure.
Steam overhauls its tag system, swapping NSFW labels for explicit descriptors
Valve has revamped Steam’s tagging, removing the NSFW and Mature labels in favor of more descriptive categories like Sexual Content and Gore. The update adds 17 new tags, removes 28, and renames others (Pool to Billiards) to improve discoverability and recommendations. New genres such as Wuxia/Xianxia are introduced, and a Capybara tag appears; the change may affect how adult titles are categorized and discovered on Steam.
Nintendo redefines platformers with a playful, discovery-driven Yoshi adventure
The Verge’s review of Yoshi and the Mysterious Book frames Nintendo’s latest platformer as a relaxed, exploration-focused storybook experience inside Mr. E’s pages. Yoshi’s abilities become tools for discovering creatures and habitats in sandbox-like chapters, emphasizing experimentation and charm over traditional level-clear challenges. While it’s easier than Super Mario Bros. Wonder and leans into whimsy, the game’s Bowser Jr./Kamek subplot feels tacked on; it launches on Switch 2 on May 21.
Restricted Windows networks hit by Windows Update download timeouts after January 2026 previews
Microsoft says customers in air-gapped or strictly firewalled Windows environments may see Windows Update fail with error 0x80010002 after installing January 2026 optional non-security preview updates, due to changes in download timeout requirements. A workaround uses Known Issue Rollback via Group Policy (KB5083806 for 26H1 and KB5083631 for 24H2/25H2) and requires a restart to apply. The issue affects only the download of updates from the internet, not the installation itself, and Microsoft is continuing to work on a fix.
Yoshi’s Mysterious Book gets early verdicts ahead of Switch 2 launch
Nintendo’s Yoshi and the Mysterious Book arrives on Switch 2 soon, and early reviews roll in with a range of scores (IGN 6/10, GameSpot 7/10, Game Informer 7.75/10, Shacknews 8/10, GamesRadar 4/5, Eurogamer 4/5), as Nintendo gears up for a May 21 release and released a new trailer.