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Knicks Willing to Spend, Not Cross the NBA’s Second Apron
sports23 days ago

Knicks Willing to Spend, Not Cross the NBA’s Second Apron

Knicks owner James Dolan says the team won’t enter the NBA’s second apron to stay competitive, even if it means forgoing some roster-building flexibility. New York sits about $16.5 million below the second-apron threshold, with extensions due for Karl-Anthony Towns, Josh Hart, and Miles McBride, and free-agent options including Landry Shamet, Jordan Clarkson, and Jose Alvarado. Crossing the apron would limit trades (no aggregated contracts, restricted use of exceptions, or cash in deals) and even affect the ability to trade the 2034 first-round pick, shaping how the Knicks construct their roster this offseason.

Siri could gain plug‑and‑play AI, but Apple paused its rollout at WWDC
technology26 days ago

Siri could gain plug‑and‑play AI, but Apple paused its rollout at WWDC

iOS 27 beta reveals an Extensions framework that would let Siri swap between third‑party AI models (ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini) via a settings panel and App Store entry, yet Apple didn’t announce it at WWDC amid EU DMA negotiations, potential legal action from OpenAI, and strategic messaging concerns. The system is built and backend‑toggled, with Gemini powering Siri behind the scenes; the feature could make Siri a true platform, but regulatory, legal, and communications headwinds may delay or derail its rollout.

Siri Reimagined: iOS 27 Elevates Siri to a Personal AI Chatbot with Extensions
technology1 month ago

Siri Reimagined: iOS 27 Elevates Siri to a Personal AI Chatbot with Extensions

Apple plans a major Siri overhaul in iOS 27, transforming it into an on‑device AI chatbot with access to personal data for task completion, onscreen awareness to act on what you see, and deeper app integration. It will support third‑party AI services via an Extensions system, include a dedicated Siri app, and use a Dynamic Island–centric UI with a new Search or Ask interface. Privacy remains a priority, with on‑device processing and configurable chat auto‑delete options. Previewed at WWDC 2026, the features target iPhone 15 Pro models and later, with betas in July and a September release.

Packers' Six-Pick Draft Sparks Big Post-Draft Debate
sports2 months ago

Packers' Six-Pick Draft Sparks Big Post-Draft Debate

Green Bay’s six-pick draft—the smallest of GM Brian Gutekunst’s tenure—fuels immediate post-draft chatter: Watson and Kraft are positioned for extensions, Wyatt’s future is less clear due to age and role, and Jordan Morgan is trusted at left tackle with Jager Burton added at center/guard. After signing Javon Hargrave, Benjamin St-Juste, Skyy Moore and trading for Zaire Franklin, the Packers indicate major moves are behind them for now and expect mostly minor tweaks unless a long-term opportunity arises.

108 Chrome extensions quietly exfiltrate data and inject ads across sites — remove them now
computing2 months ago

108 Chrome extensions quietly exfiltrate data and inject ads across sites — remove them now

Security researchers found 108 malicious Chrome extensions—designed as games, utilities, or add-ons—that quietly siphon user data and inject ads across every site. Despite different publishers, all stolen data is sent to a single command-and-control server; 54 extensions harvest Gmail addresses, full names, and Google 'sub' IDs to build a persistent profile. If you have any of these extensions installed, delete them via Chrome or Edge extensions manager. To stay safe, download only trusted extensions, inspect permissions, enable Enhanced Safe Browsing, and consider antivirus and identity protection to guard against similar threats.

Siri gets its own app and Extensions in iOS 27
technology3 months ago

Siri gets its own app and Extensions in iOS 27

Bloomberg's Mark Gurman says iOS 27 will add a standalone Siri app with an 'Extensions' feature across iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and macOS 27, enabling text and voice interactions, access to past conversations, and a marketplace for third-party AI chatbots; a redesigned Siri UI with systemwide 'Ask Siri' and 'Write with Siri' buttons is expected, with a developer beta in June and a wide release in September.

Cubs Open 2026 With Opening Day Loss, Extensions, and an Infield Locked In
sports3 months ago

Cubs Open 2026 With Opening Day Loss, Extensions, and an Infield Locked In

Bleacher Nation breaks down the Cubs’ Opening Day loss to the Nationals, notes Matthew Boyd’s rough outing and an offense that generated traffic but left nine runners on base, and highlights two major extensions—Pete Crow-Armstrong and Nico Hoerner—plus the infield being locked in through 2029 and what that means for the Cubs going forward.

Opening Day 2026 kicks off with Yankees-Giants as rosters buzz and big extensions loom
baseball3 months ago

Opening Day 2026 kicks off with Yankees-Giants as rosters buzz and big extensions loom

Opening Day 2026 launches with a Yankees-at-Giants matchup (Logan Webb vs. Max Fried) while the Yankees start Jose Caballero at short due to Anthony Volpe’s injury and the Giants feature new adds Luis Arraez, Harrison Bader, and Rafael Devers. Across MLB, teams are finalizing rosters, signing opt-outs, and making 40-man moves ahead of today’s games. The extension season remains active, led by the Cubs’ six-year, $115 million deal with Pete Crow-Armstrong, with other players and executives also signing or negotiating as spring progresses.

Blue Jays Lock In Atkins and Schneider with Multi-Year Extensions
sports3 months ago

Blue Jays Lock In Atkins and Schneider with Multi-Year Extensions

Toronto rewarded GM Ross Atkins with a five-year extension through 2031 and manager John Schneider with a two-year deal through 2028 after a landmark playoff run, with ownership backing Mark Shapiro and signaling continued long-term planning around core players like Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and other rising talents, including pursuing Dylan Cease and additional extensions for key veterans in the coming years.

Chrome Gemini Panel Flaw Could Let Extensions Escalate Privileges (CVE-2026-0628)
technology4 months ago

Chrome Gemini Panel Flaw Could Let Extensions Escalate Privileges (CVE-2026-0628)

Security researchers disclosed a now-patched Chrome vulnerability, CVE-2026-0628, caused by weak WebView policy that could let a malicious extension inject code into the Gemini Live panel, enabling privilege escalation and access to local files, camera, microphone, and screenshots. The flaw affected Chrome versions prior to 143.0.7499.192/193 (Windows/macOS) and 143.0.7499.192 (Linux) and was fixed by Google in early January 2026. The incident underscores risks from AI-enabled browser components expanding the attack surface and the potential for abuse via extensions with basic permissions.

Customize Chrome's Toolbar for a Faster, More Efficient Browse
technology4 months ago

Customize Chrome's Toolbar for a Faster, More Efficient Browse

You can tailor Chrome's top toolbar by pinning frequently used extensions, rearranging icons, and using the toolbar customization panel to show or hide buttons like Home, Forward, Bookmarks, Reading List, History, Incognito, and Task Manager. You can also access quick features such as Google Lens search, QR code sharing, Reading Mode, and Copy Link directly from the toolbar. For broader changes, change Chrome's theme via Customize Chrome to apply different colors and backgrounds, with an option to revert to the default look.

VSCode Forks Vulnerable to Extension-Based Attacks
technology6 months ago

VSCode Forks Vulnerable to Extension-Based Attacks

Forked AI-powered IDEs based on VSCode recommend extensions that are not in the official OpenVSX registry, creating a security vulnerability where threat actors can claim unregistered namespaces to upload malicious extensions. Researchers identified this issue, coordinated with affected parties, and took measures to block malicious namespace claims, advising users to verify extension sources manually.