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OpenSSH 10.6p2 works around a serious bug that affects relatively few setups — and likely isn’t in OpenSSH itself.

Motorola’s first smartphone with GrapheneOS support is here, but the high-end Signature 27 is anything but a bargain.

Tesla is ending production of its unsuccessful Cybertruck in Texas. The freed-up capacity will go to the Cybercab.

A critical flaw in the Linux kernel’s TCP/IP stack allows remote code execution. Anthropic’s Claude found the bug, which had gone undetected for 11 years.

A proposal in the French Parliament would tax internet traffic. Some companies are already pushing back.

Bluetooth HDT boosts transfer speeds, efficiency and reliability, and enables high-quality lossless audio.

Broadcom’s vSphere Express is an entry-level package based on vSphere 9. It is limited to 128 CPU cores per customer.

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman suggested last week that more of the world’s RAM supply should go to AI data centers. Now he’s walking that back.

Discord is dropping Electron and React Native in favor of Rust. Its interface will now be rendered by the Rust-based GPUI framework.

The FAA is modernizing its systems, but floppy disks haven’t disappeared entirely yet.

Camera sales are rising worldwide, Canon and Nikon release firmware updates, and the Sony World Photography Awards honor James Barnor.

Nvidia’s NVKE lets GPU data center operators offer managed Kubernetes. The preview is now available to try.

Autumn moments, quiet landscapes and strong lines define this week’s photos.

A YouTuber combines flight data with background noise in videos to pinpoint recording locations to within about 100 meters.

Hardware retailer Mindfactory has been hit by a cyberattack. Customers and the data protection authority have been notified, and investigations are ongoing.

A new clause in Microsoft’s data protection terms is causing concern online. But some legal experts say there’s no need to worry and explain what changed.

Germany’s Cybersecurity Innovation Agency, Bundeswehr and DLR seek technologies to counter and deliberately manipulate GPS and other signals amid interference.

Apple rolls out Retention Messages: Developers can show offers to keep subscribers or previews of new features when they cancel.

Many German companies have cut back on remote work, a Bitkom survey found. Still, a majority offer the option.

ElevenLabs now lets users publish AI-generated music directly on SoundCloud. The two services say the integration is designed to streamline their workflow.

Xreal calls the One Pro Plus its most mature device yet. Our everyday-use test found it more polished — but not fully grown.

The UK competition authority has examined Microsoft’s ecosystem, setting a benchmark Europe can no longer ignore.

European Commission is taking a tougher stance in its dispute with TikTok operator Bytedance, demanding major changes to its algorithmic recommendation systems.

A market observer reports that Chinese companies are recycling used LPDDR4X DRAM chips for more and more smartphones priced under €200.

Google debuts Gemini Omni 1.2 Flash with longer clips and sound, lower prices, and better audio for filmmakers and advertisers.

Reflective workwear and children’s clothing trip up many automatic emergency braking systems. ADAC tested six cars at night.

Less coal-fired power and less oil used in transportation: China’s CO2 emissions fell 3.1% in the third quarter.

The extreme brightness of stars makes direct images of exoplanets difficult. A new method can remove their light much more effectively.

A flexible exosuit helps divers move underwater with less effort and use less breathing gas.