Synology ransomware attack: check your DSM build, then your ports
Attackers are locking files on outdated Synology NAS boxes with the .L0CK3D extension. Here are the DSM builds that fix it and the steps Synology recommends.
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Use phone as Xbox controller? Scan one QR code and start playing
Microsoft's new Xbox Cloud Gaming preview turns an iPhone or Android phone into a gamepad for smart TVs, no app needed. Here's the setup and the limits.
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iPhone Duo return policy: Nov. 6 cutoff, and who gets more time
Launch-day buyers in the US hit Apple's 14-day limit on Friday, but Canadians, UK online buyers and late deliveries all get extra breathing room.
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One UI 9 Wi-Fi not working? 6 fixes, plus the SIM bug to watch
Some Galaxy owners lost Wi-Fi, mobile data or their SIM after Samsung's Android 17 update. Here's what has worked so far, and when to stop trying.
Security & Privacy
Snapdragon vulnerability hit Android phones: is yours patched?
Russia-linked hackers paired an old Chrome bug with a Qualcomm graphics flaw to rob Android phones. Two quick checks show whether yours was ever exposed.
Phones & Gadgets
Starlink Mobile release date: towers in 2027, but no price yet
SpaceX now has a start date for its own US cell network. Here is what 2027 really means, which phones should work, and what is still missing.
Phones & Gadgets
Galaxy Buds hearing aid: which pairs get it, and when the US does
Only two Samsung earbuds qualify, you need a Galaxy phone on One UI 9, and the launch dates now differ depending on where you live.
Science & Space
Artemis 2 atmosphere hole: did it break GPS, and does it close?
A new study says NASA's moon rocket left two continent-wide gaps in the charged upper atmosphere. What that did to GPS, and how fast they close.
How-To & Tips
ChatGPT GIF generator: how to animate a photo, free tier included
Images 2.6 lets ChatGPT turn a prompt, photo or doodle into a short looping GIF. Here is how it works and where it falls short.
Gaming
God of War Laufey release date: why Faye’s game slipped to spring
Santa Monica Studio moved its PS5 spinoff three months later for polish. Here is the new date, the old one, and what the gap means for players.
Security & Privacy
OpenAI Linux root escalation exploits: who’s at risk, what changed
An unreleased OpenAI model found and exploited hundreds of Linux kernel bugs for about $1,279 each. Here's what's patched, who's exposed and what to do.
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Bambu H3C price: $2,499 for nine tools, but measure your ceiling
Bambu Lab's first tool changer costs $2,499 in the US and £2,199 in the UK. Here is what that buys, the bundles, and who should skip it.
What is Live Rewind on Apple Watch? 15 seconds, and who gets it
Double-press the crown and your watch shows the last few seconds of speech as text. Here is how it works, which models get it and what it keeps.
iPad mini 2026 or 2024? Who should pay $699 to upgrade
OLED, a faster chip and real water resistance make the new mini better in almost every way, but most 2024 owners can keep their tablet a while longer.
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Meta humanoid robot Max: what it can do, and why you can’t buy one
A report says Meta and China's Fourier built a chore-minded prototype in three months, and a stair-climbing Max 2 is already underway.
ChatGPT Pro usage limits now: what each tier gets before December
OpenAI scrapped its Pro 200 cut and doubled Work and Codex allowances. Here is what the $100, $200 and $500 plans get, and what December changes.
DeepSeek Super Agent: can you use it, and should you trust it?
DeepSeek's free coding agent picks up bugs from GitHub and team chat on its own. Here's how it compares with Claude Code, and the access catch.
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mSecure breach: why cloud sync matters, and what to reset first
An encrypted copy of mSecure Cloud data was taken. Here is who is exposed, what the company says to change, and why your master password now matters most.
WordPress vulnerability today: is your site on 7.1.4 yet?
A race condition in the WordPress update process is under attack, CISA confirms. Here is who is exposed, what the fix changes and what to check.
Supermarket fridge cyber attack hits UK firms: what shoppers face
Freezers in stores across Europe were switched to defrost or pushed to 50C, and now UK meat suppliers say they were caught in the same wave.
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Is Amazon closing accounts? Why AI hardware buyers got cut off
Seven Nvidia DGX Spark orders ended with one buyer locked out, and Epic's Tim Sweeney says his deliveries kept vanishing. Here is what Amazon's rules allow.
OpenAI IPO date: 2027 still the plan, but its $30bn raise shrank
OpenAI wanted $30 billion from private investors before going public. It has about $11 billion so far, and the timing of its listing now looks more delicate.
Does Virgin Media use Openreach? Soon, for some new customers
Britain's biggest cable rival may start renting BT's fibre lines in places it doesn't reach, and pause its own upgrades. Here's who that affects.