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technology14 minutes ago•57 min saved

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.

via CyberSecurityNews|

#ai #bug-reports #kernel-security

technology25 minutes ago•5 min saved

Microsoft's Surface for Business gets privacy screen and tactile haptics

Microsoft unveiled new Surface Pro and Surface Laptop for Business, adding an optional integrated privacy screen with anti-glare and a refined haptic system for more tactile feedback during drag, resize, and pen work. Powered by Intel Core Ultra Series 3 processors, the devices support on‑device AI and come in 13‑inch, 13.8‑inch, and 15‑inch models; the 13‑inch Laptop starts at $1,300, with Pro from $1,950 and larger Laptops from $1,950, all available now in select markets. The Laptop claims up to 23 hours of battery life and the Pro up to 17 hours, and a 5G option is available on the Pro. Enterprise-focused features aim to improve security and collaboration for organizations.

via Engadget|

#enterprise #haptics #microsoft

technology36 minutes ago•5 min saved

Teen Builds Turtle-Inspired AI Underwater Robot That Detects Ocean Threats

Fifteen-year-old Evan Budz built BURT, a turtle‑inspired autonomous underwater robot that uses AI to scan for ecological threats (like coral bleaching and microplastics) with 96% accuracy; tested in a backyard pool and Lake Ontario, BURT uses four flippers instead of propellers to minimize habitat disturbance, runs on a Raspberry Pi, and includes holographic imaging for microplastics. The project won first prize at the EU Contest for Young Scientists (€7,000) after earlier success at the Canada‑Wide Science Fair.

via The Daily Galaxy|

#ai #conservation #microplastics

technology36 minutes ago•32 min saved

Hackers Exploit Minimal Data to Hijack PSN Accounts

Insider Gaming reports a security flaw in PlayStation Network where attackers can hijack PSN accounts using only a public PSN ID and a piece of old transaction data, with Sony support potentially bypassing standard protocols to change the account email and disable 2FA; the revelation follows high-profile hacks like Colin Moriarty’s, underscoring rising risks and prompting calls for Sony to respond and for users to protect their PSN IDs.

via Insider Gaming|

#account-security #hacking #playstation

technology47 minutes ago•3 min saved

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.

via The Verge|

#anker #idle-power-draw #power-station

technology1 hour ago•4 min saved

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.

via New York Post|

#amazon-deal #meta-ai #ray-ban-meta-gen-2

technology1 hour ago•8 min saved

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.

via PhoneArena|

#battery #camera #galaxy-s27-pro

technology1 hour ago•14 min saved

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.

via Kotaku|

#bullet-heaven #game-tags #steam

technology1 hour ago•11 min saved

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.

via Not a Tesla App|

#cockpitui #dualscreen #fleetcharging

technology1 hour ago•3 min saved

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.

via Rock Paper Shotgun|

#gore #sexual-content #steam

technology2 hours ago•3 min saved

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.

via BleepingComputer|

#download-timeout #error-0x80010002 #known-issue-rollback

technology2 hours ago•7 min saved

Bacteria-Directed Material Could Replace Plastics in Industry

Scientists developed a scalable rotational bioreactor process that aligns cellulose-producing bacteria to produce ultra-strong, multifunctional bacterial cellulose; tensile strength reaches 436 MPa (553 MPa with boron nitride additives) and heat dissipation improves threefold, enabling potential replacement of plastics in packaging, electronics and more.

via SciTechDaily|

#bacterial-cellulose #bioreactor #materials-science

technology2 hours ago•3 min saved

NTSB to probe engine separation that sparked deadly UPS MD-11 crash

Federal safety investigators will hold hearings this week to determine why a UPS MD-11’s engine separated from the wing on takeoff from Louisville, causing a crash that killed 15 people. The NTSB will examine contributing factors, including engine-mount cracks and maintenance gaps, and how Boeing’s prior guidance on the bearings was implemented; the final report isn’t expected for over a year. Some MD-11s are returning to service after bearing replacements, while UPS plans to retire its MD-11 fleet.

via NBC News|

#aviation-safety #boeing #md-11

technology2 hours ago•7 min saved

2-Watt GEO Laser Achieves 1 Gbps Ground Link

A Chinese team demonstrated a 1 Gbps optical downlink from a geostationary satellite to a ground telescope using only 2 watts of transmitter power. By combining adaptive optics and mode-diversity reception, they recovered a usable signal despite atmospheric turbulence, showing that low-power GEO laser links can achieve high data rates and enable continuous, ground-connected space communications—though this remains a single demonstration with specialized ground infrastructure, not a commercial service.

via The Daily Galaxy|

#adaptive-optics #geostationary-orbit #ground-stations

technology2 hours ago•4 min saved

Windows 11 gains customizable taskbar and Start menu in Insider Preview

Microsoft is rolling out an Insider Preview (Build 26300.8493) that reinstates a resizable taskbar and configurable Start menu on Windows 11, letting users move the taskbar to the top or sides, enable smaller icons, and tailor Start menu content and size, while maintaining a list of recently installed apps; the company also teases a modern Run dialog and broader performance and UX improvements.

via BleepingComputer|

#customization #insider-preview #start-menu