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Sony patents AI that predicts a game's next frame before the GPU finishes rendering it
Posted on Sunday October 18, 2026
The approach targets a drawback of some frame-generation techniques: they require two completed frames before generating an image to insert between them. Waiting for the second frame adds latency. Sony's system would instead use an already available frame to predict the next one, rather than waiting to interpolate between two...Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Eiliko robot maker Energize Lab left its entire fleet of 68,000 robots open to a remote takeover
Posted on Saturday October 17, 2026
An investigation by The Verge found that researcher Sammy Azdoufal could access 13 million conversations across what appeared to be Energize Lab's entire active fleet of 68,000 Eiliko robots. The US accounted for the largest share of the data, which included more than 31,000 profiles belonging to children.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
PSA: The calendar invite is the new phishing vector, and email filters aren't catching it
Posted on Saturday October 17, 2026
Security researchers at Sublime are warning users about a new phishing tactic targeting work calendars. Reports of these attacks have surged in recent months because the technique is inexpensive and more likely to reach end users.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Analogue's updated SNES and Genesis consoles go wireless and switch to USB-C
Posted on Saturday October 17, 2026
Both consoles cost $219.99 and will be available for pre-order this weekend, with shipping expected to begin in December.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Amazon return scammers may be delidding CPUs, a suspected fake Ryzen suggests
Posted on Saturday October 17, 2026
When a Redditor recently bought a second AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition processor, he noticed conspicuous differences compared with his earlier purchase. Commenters quickly realized that a new type of Amazon return scam might be at play.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Windows Defender now works in Linux, because why not
Posted on Friday October 16, 2026
Microsoft believes Linux systems also need a corporate-oriented security solution such as Defender. Redmond's anti-malware solution, notorious for its arguably excessive false positives, is now offering expanded support for major Linux distributions. This allows organizations to use the same security platform to protect heterogeneous enterprise environments where Windows and Linux...Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
A Dota 2 pro says he talked his way out of a police raid by playing a match for the officers
Posted on Friday October 16, 2026
In a Facebook post, 23savage said officers raided the facility, handcuffed him and teammates Fbz and Oli, and confiscated their belongings. They questioned why the team was in the city and whether its members were professional players.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Asus ROG Xbox Ally X20 debuts: It's all about that OLED
Posted on Friday October 16, 2026
The ROG Xbox Ally X20 is receiving praises for its gorgeous 7.4" OLED, premium design, improved controls and ergonomics. Performance is largely unchanged from last year's Xbox Ally X though, and then there's the very steep $1,300 price tag.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
First Surface Laptop Ultra reviews: a promising but pricey MacBook Pro rival
Posted on Friday October 16, 2026
Microsoft Surface Laptop Ultra reviews have landed with a mixed verdict. Powered by RTX Spark, the premium Arm laptop earns praise for its MacBook-like build quality, AI capabilities, and versatility. However, its steep price, modest battery life, and Windows software limitations keep it from fully delivering on its ambitious promises.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Researchers say an ad platform could identify targets and install spyware through online ads, no click needed
Posted on Friday October 16, 2026
A new investigation by Citizen Lab has uncovered a large-scale covert operation designed to install spyware through online advertising. Dubbed "AdFection" by the University of Toronto research unit, the technique was allegedly used by unidentified Israeli actors to infect computers belonging to Al Jazeera's news network.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »