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Police want Axon's cameras redesigned so they don't get mistaken for Flock's
Posted on Thursday September 03, 2026
Axon is currently exploring design changes to its Automatic License Plate Readers (ALPRs) to avoid becoming the next target of people destroying Flock cameras. The strategy, among others under consideration, suggests surveillance companies are making real efforts to get ahead of the rising negative press from mass surveillance opponents.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
AI is finding thousands of bugs in Linux, and maintainers can barely keep up
Posted on Wednesday September 02, 2026
Ahead of this month's Kernel Recipes 2026 event in Paris, Linux kernel maintainer Greg Kroah-Hartman shared a graph charting the steep rise in CVEs found in the kernel over the past several stable releases. The slide shows that between versions 6.9 and 6.19, security researchers spotted around 500 vulnerabilities per release, on average.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Microsoft will soon enable memory integrity by default on eligible Windows 11 PCs
Posted on Wednesday September 02, 2026
Microsoft recently confirmed that memory integrity protection will soon be enabled by default on some Windows 11 devices. The change will arrive in October 2026 for eligible Windows PCs and will provide stronger kernel-level protection against malicious software and other threats. However, it could also have a detrimental effect on...Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Popular Chrome extensions were quietly weaponized to steal crypto from 80,000 users
Posted on Wednesday September 02, 2026
Socket Inc. researchers have identified 19 malicious extensions targeting Chrome and Edge users. The cybercriminal campaign primarily targeted Google's browser, but one extension gained significant popularity on both Chrome and Edge. In any case, the analysts believe a single "mind" is behind the campaign – and it's determined to keep...Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
GoPro just avoided bankruptcy with a $285 million rescue deal
Posted on Wednesday September 02, 2026
As part of the proposed acquisition, GoPro shareholders will receive $285 million in cash, or $1.14 per share, while retaining approximately a 10% stake in the combined company. The merged entity will remain publicly listed on heNasdaq. The $1.14-per-share offer represents nearly double the $0.60 at which GoPro's stock was...Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Zed is a fast, lightweight alternative to VS Code and Cursor
Posted on Wednesday September 02, 2026
Built in Rust, Zed is a modern code editor focused on speed and collaboration. It supports Git, debugging, remote development, AI agents, and extensions, with native versions for Windows, macOS, and Linux. Zed is also part of our Essential Apps for Windows and Mac.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
The FTC says Amazon secretly overcharged sellers by $20 billion in ad fees
Posted on Wednesday September 02, 2026
The case involves Sponsored Products, Sponsored Brands, and Sponsored Display ads, which appear in search results and on product pages across Amazon's website and app. Sellers use these ads to put their products in front of shoppers who are already searching for similar items.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Mario Kart 8 now supports 8-player split-screen on Switch 2
Posted on Wednesday September 02, 2026
A free update is now available for Mario Kart 8 when played on the Nintendo Switch 2. The best-selling game on the original Nintendo Switch now supports higher resolutions, faster load times, and local split-screen multiplayer for up to eight players.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
SteamDB is acquired by Nexus Mods' owner after its founder says burnout made the site unsustainable
Posted on Wednesday September 02, 2026
Djundik writes that he started SteamDB with fellow co-founder Marlamin back in 2013. As the site grew in popularity, so did the workload. Marlamin later stepped back from the project, and what was a hobby for Djundik now requires enough hours to be a full-time job.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Samsung's $799 Galaxy Book6 challenges the MacBook Neo with a larger screen and claimed 25-hour battery life
Posted on Wednesday September 02, 2026
Samsung's model starts at a higher price than the Neo, but it offers a larger display, more built-in ports, and a much higher claimed battery life rating. Apple's laptop does have a sharper and brighter screen, though.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »