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Check Point is turning network firewalls into cloud-based subscriptions
Posted on Wednesday October 28, 2026
Check Point recently introduced its new Firewall-as-a-Subscription offering, giving organizations access to comprehensive network protection designed for the AI era. The Israeli cybersecurity company says customers no longer need to purchase expensive hardware appliances before getting started with the new platform. However, they'll be locked into monthly or annual payments...Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Apple finally has a touchscreen laptop, 16 years after Steve Jobs called them "terrible"
Posted on Wednesday October 28, 2026
The new MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR is Apple's first laptop to include a touchscreen and an OLED panel. Pricing starts at $2,900 for the 14" model or $3,400 for the 16" model, both sporting the M5 Pro SoC. If you're about maxing out, the 16-inch M5 Max variant starts...Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Ford's $30K Fathom electric pickup can be used as your home's battery backup without a separate inverter
Posted on Wednesday October 28, 2026
According to Ford, the Fathom's bidirectional charging feature will rely on a built-in inverter, eliminating the need for the expensive 80A wall-mounted unit required by the F-150 Lightning. The inverter will convert power from the truck's battery into AC electricity, supplying up to 10 kW to a home. This would...Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Grand Theft Auto VI will be a huge 210 GB download on PS5
Posted on Wednesday October 28, 2026
Grand Theft Auto VI is finally launching on November 19, and players should get their machines in order so the new open-world blockbuster lands on a comfortable hardware setup. Storage, apparently, is one of the most important considerations, as the latest Rockstar production will require a massive amount of space...Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Kali Linux 2026.3 adds six security tools, updated KDE Plasma and Linux kernel
Posted on Wednesday October 28, 2026
Kali Linux 2026.3 introduces six new security tools, including RustScan for port scanning, Dalfox for XSS testing, and Katana for web crawling. The update also brings KDE Plasma 6.7 with per-screen virtual desktops, Linux kernel 7.1.5, 126 updated packages, and refreshed build scripts with Docker and Podman support.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Samsung launches Galaxy Buds On, open-ear earbuds with a clip-on design
Posted on Wednesday October 28, 2026
The South Korean electronics giant said it drew on nearly 120 million ear data points during its AI-assisted design and test phase, simulating a range of ear shapes and use scenarios. The result is a clip-on design that wraps around the back of the ear rather than nestling into the...Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Gartner says only 3% of organizations are getting AI cost savings from productivity, yet 85% plan to spend more
Posted on Wednesday October 28, 2026
The figure comes from Gartner's HR Symposium in Orlando. In a finding that perfectly sums up the blind faith so many executives have in AI, 77% of board members expect the technology will deliver value in the form of productivity and cost savings. This is despite 97% of organizations being...Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
This open-source keyboard lets you snap keys together in any layout
Posted on Wednesday October 28, 2026
The project comes from Nathan Alspaugh, an MIT freshman studying aerospace engineering, who said he has spent around 100 hours working on it since March. When he posted the project to Hacker News this week, he said the idea came from his frustration that nobody sold triangle- or circle-shaped keyboards.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Police are pulling people over because license plate cameras say their travel patterns look "suspicious"
Posted on Wednesday October 28, 2026
The ACLU recently outlined a pattern of police traffic stops based solely on data from Flock cameras and other license plate readers. The reports go back to at least 2025 and show how closely authorities can track the movements of most motorists.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Palit says the Galax factory isn't closing, despite a report blaming Nvidia chip shortages
Posted on Wednesday October 28, 2026
Palit's official statement says it is aware of recent reports and speculation regarding Galax's business operations. It adds that the brand continues to operate as usual, no manufacturing facilities have been shut down, and Galax products remain available in both domestic and international markets.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »