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PS5 Jailbreak Cycle Accelerates as AI Tools Lower Technical Barriers
technology1 day ago

PS5 Jailbreak Cycle Accelerates as AI Tools Lower Technical Barriers

A new exploit allows jailbreaking of PS5 consoles on firmware 13.60, released in July 2026. This marks a significant acceleration in the pace of console security breaches, potentially driven by AI coding assistants. While the exploit enables homebrew software and emulation, it risks permanent bans and hardware damage. Sony faces a strategic dilemma as traditional 'whack-a-mole' patching may fail against AI-assisted vulnerability discovery.

via Gizmodo|
#ai#firmware#jailbreaking
Relapse exploit enables PS5 jailbreak on nearly all firmware versions
security8 days ago

Relapse exploit enables PS5 jailbreak on nearly all firmware versions

A new exploit named 'Relapse' allows users to jailbreak PlayStation 5 consoles running firmware versions 7.00 through 13.60, bypassing previous limitations that required older, unupdated hardware. The exploit uses a WebKit vulnerability and kernel error to gain full system control, enabling homebrew software, emulators, and pirated games. While it expands access for most users, consoles updated to the latest firmware 14.00.00 remain secure. This development follows recent turmoil in the PS5 hacking community regarding AI-assisted exploits and Linux porting efforts.

via TechSpot|
#firmware#homebrew#jailbreak
Relapse exploit enables PS5 jailbreak on firmware 13.60
technology9 days ago

Relapse exploit enables PS5 jailbreak on firmware 13.60

A new exploit named Relapse allows users to jailbreak PlayStation 5 consoles running firmware versions 7.00 through 13.60. Released on September 30, 2026, this method bypasses previous limitations that required older, unupdated hardware. The exploit utilizes a WebKit vulnerability and kernel error to gain full system control, enabling homebrew software and emulators. While it expands access for most users, consoles updated to the latest firmware 14.00 remain secure. This development follows recent turmoil in the PS5 hacking community regarding AI-assisted exploits and Linux porting efforts.

via Ars Technica|
#firmware#jailbreak#playstation-5
Apple’s iPhone battery firmware skirts shipping limits
tech18 days ago

Apple’s iPhone battery firmware skirts shipping limits

Apple has implemented a battery‑firmware workaround on the iPhone 18 Pro Max to keep single‑cell capacity below the 20Wh shipping limit; the firmware lock automatically unlocks on first boot, restoring charging capacity to about 21.75Wh (US eSIM models) or 21.06Wh (EU with physical SIM). If you need to ship the device for repair or resale, the feature “Prepare to Ship” caps charging at 80% for 14 days. Apple notes the battery might need to discharge for the process to complete and the phone may run warmer during discharge. If successful, this approach could push other manufacturers to explore similar solutions to balance longer battery life with shipping constraints.

via The Verge|
#apple#battery#firmware
iPhone 18 Pro Max ships with a firmware-imposed battery cap that unlocks after activation
technology18 days ago

iPhone 18 Pro Max ships with a firmware-imposed battery cap that unlocks after activation

Apple reportedly ships the iPhone 18 Pro Max with a firmware-enforced battery cap below 20Wh to meet shipping rules; the limit is automatically removed when you activate the device, restoring full charging. A manual Prepare to Ship mode can also cap charging at 80% for 14 days for repairs, trade-ins, or gifts, after which normal charging resumes.

via PhoneArena|
#battery-capacity#firmware#iphone-18-pro-max
AirPods Firmware Drops iOS 27 Features: New UI, Adaptive Mode Slider, and EQ Support
technology25 days ago

AirPods Firmware Drops iOS 27 Features: New UI, Adaptive Mode Slider, and EQ Support

Apple released firmware 9A348 for AirPods Pro 2, AirPods Pro 3, AirPods 4, and AirPods Max 2, adding a new AirPods interface across iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and macOS Golden Gate, plus an Adaptive mode slider and support for custom EQ and Siri AI; updates require connecting AirPods to a powered Apple device and can take hours since there’s no dedicated software update option.

via macrumors.com|
#adaptive-mode#airpods#custom-eq
Nikon ZR Firmware 2.00 unlocks Log3G10, REDWideGamutRGB, and Open Gate ambitions
technology1 month ago

Nikon ZR Firmware 2.00 unlocks Log3G10, REDWideGamutRGB, and Open Gate ambitions

Nikon announced ZR firmware version 2.00 (due in October), adding focus peaking during R3D NE recording and support for Log3G10 and REDWideGamutRGB when recording in H.265, plus a new High ISO NR level option. Nikon also plans Open Gate recording in 2027 and a desqueeze display for anamorphic lenses. The piece notes that firmware updates have been slow, and recalls lingering issues such as focus peaking limits with REDCODE RAW and timecode-audio behavior that may still need addressing.

via Newsshooter|
#firmware#log3g10#nikon-zr
technology1 month ago

Linux 7.3 Adds 120-Second EFI Timeout to Shield User-Space From Buggy Firmware

Linux 7.3 enforces a 120-second timeout on EFI runtime service calls; if the timeout expires, the firmware is wedged and the kernel reports an EFI fault rather than letting the stalled call drag down the rest of user-space. The change—driven by Breno Leitao after issues on NVIDIA Grace servers—prevents a single buggy EFI call from triggering widespread stalls, improving reliability at fleet scale, though it does not fix the firmware bug itself and simply makes EFI faults explicit in dmesg.

via Phoronix|
#efi#firmware#kernel
AirPods Beta Gets iOS 27 Features and New Interface
technology1 month ago

AirPods Beta Gets iOS 27 Features and New Interface

Apple has released the fifth beta firmware (build 9A5347a) for AirPods Pro 2, AirPods Pro 3, AirPods 4, and AirPods Max 2, adding a redesigned AirPods interface, an Adaptive mode slider, and support for custom EQ in iOS 27/iPadOS 27/macOS Golden Gate, with Siri AI integration. The beta is accessible from AirPods settings on devices running the corresponding betas, and updates require powering the AirPods; installation can take several hours since there’s no separate software update option yet.

via MacRumors|
#airpods#apple#firmware
Mira Thing Revives Spotify's Abandoned Car Thing via Community Firmware
technology1 month ago

Mira Thing Revives Spotify's Abandoned Car Thing via Community Firmware

After Spotify pulled the plug on Car Thing, a community firmware project called Mira resurrects the hardware, letting users control Spotify from their car again. Setup requires USB-C tethering to a PC or phone and Bluetooth pairing; Mira Thing 1.0 restores features like podcasts, lyrics, source options, and multiple control modes, though two issues—Bluetooth auto-reconnect and wake-from-sleep reliability—persist. The GitHub guide is thorough, and the revival underscores a growing trend of reviving abandoned devices rather than discarding them.

via bgr.com|
#car-thing#community#firmware
technology2 months ago

Dasharo Delivers Open-Source Ryzen AM5 Firmware for MSI B850-P WIFI

3mdeb released Dasharo v0.9, an open-source firmware stack based on openSIL and Coreboot, for the MSI PRO B850-P WIFI, marking the first open-source firmware for a modern Ryzen AM5 desktop motherboard. The port supports Zen 4 Phoenix CPUs, UEFI Secure Boot, and has been tested with Windows 11 25H2 and Ubuntu 26.04 LTS, following earlier work porting the Dasharo stack to an AMD EPYC Gigabyte board.

via Phoronix|
#am5#amd-ryzen#coreboot