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OpenAI prepares to launch GPT-5 in August

news.ycombinator.com Tom Warren 2025-08-18 01:11:25

is a senior editor and author of Notepad , who has been covering all things Microsoft, PC, and tech for over 20 years. Earlier this year, I heard that Microsoft engineers were preparing server capacity for OpenAI’s next-generation GPT-5 model, arriving as soon as late May. After some additional testing and delays, sources familiar with OpenAI’s plans tell me that GPT-5 is now expected to launch as early as next month. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman recently revealed on X that “we are releasing GPT-5 so

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The biggest changes coming to your iPhone with iOS 26

theverge.com Jay Peters 2025-08-18 02:17:44

is a news editor covering technology, gaming, and more. He joined The Verge in 2019 after nearly two years at Techmeme. Apple recently announced iOS 26, the next major software update for iPhones, and it’s packed with a whole bunch of new features. The biggest change is a new design, but there are lots of smaller improvements and additions as well that could make a difference in how you use your iPhone every day. If you want to kick the tires before the update’s wider release this fall, you ca

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Microsoft fixes SharePoint zero-day exploits used in cyberattacks and ransomware - how to patch them

zdnet.com Lance Whitney 2025-08-18 06:32:00

Kiryl Pro motion / Getty Images Microsoft has patched three critical zero-day SharePoint security flaws that hackers have already exploited to attack more vulnerable organizations. Responding to the exploits, the software giant initially issued fixes just for SharePoint Server Subscription Edition and SharePoint Server 2019, and then eventually rolled out a patch for SharePoint Server 2016 as well. Designated as CVE‑2025‑53771 and CVE‑2025‑53770, the two vulnerabilities apply only to on‑premis

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OpenAI prepares to launch GPT-5 in August

theverge.com Tom Warren 2025-08-18 06:00:00

is a senior editor and author of Notepad , who has been covering all things Microsoft, PC, and tech for over 20 years. Earlier this year, I heard that Microsoft engineers were preparing server capacity for OpenAI’s next-generation GPT-5 model, arriving as soon as late May. After some additional testing and delays, sources familiar with OpenAI’s plans tell me that GPT-5 is now expected to launch as early as next month. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman recently revealed on X that “we are releasing GPT-5 so

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Satya Nadella seeks to reassure Microsoft employees in layoffs memo

theverge.com Tom Warren 2025-08-18 06:56:44

I also want to acknowledge the uncertainty and seeming incongruence of the times we’re in. By every objective measure, Microsoft is thriving — our market performance, strategic positioning, and growth all point up and to the right. We’re investing more in CapEx than ever before. Our overall headcount is relatively unchanged, and some of the talent and expertise in our industry and at Microsoft is being recognized and rewarded at levels never seen before. And yet, at the same time, we’ve undergon

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Jeff Bezos Reportedly Eyes Purchase of CNBC as Tech Billionaires Gobble Up Media

gizmodo.com Matt Novak 2025-08-18 10:40:48

Jeff Bezos is thinking about buying the financial news network CNBC, according to a new report from the New York Post, which cites anonymous sources. Given the damage Bezos has already done to the Washington Post, anyone who values the information they get from CNBC should probably be worried. An unnamed source told the New York Post that Bezos buying CNBC would “align well with his interests,” and it would remain a “neutral voice.” CNBC is being offloaded by its parent company, Comcast, into a

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This Is Why Bose's SoundLink Plus Is the Goldilocks of Bose Bluetooth Speakers

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-08-18 09:00:00

8.5 / 10 SCORE Bose SoundLink Plus $269 at Bose $269 at Amazon $269 at B&H Photo-Video Pros Sleek design with integrated rope loop IP67 waterproof, dustproof and shock-resistant Impressive sound for its size with fairly robust, well-defined bass and good clarity EQ settings in Bose companion USB-C charge out allows you to power up a phone and other devices Cons While it's $130 less than the SoundLink Max, it's still pricey No built-in microphone for speakerphone capabilities No auxiliary

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Cybercrime forum Leak Zone publicly exposed its users’ IP addresses

techcrunch.com Zack Whittaker 2025-08-18 10:30:20

A self-styled “leaking and cracking forum” where users advertise and share breached databases, stolen credentials, and pirated software was leaking the IP addresses of its logged-in users to the open web, security researchers have found. Leak Zone left an Elasticsearch database exposed to the internet without a password, according to researchers at UpGuard. In a blog post shared with TechCrunch ahead of its publication, the researchers said they discovered the database on July 18 and found its

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iOS 18.6 release notes: Here’s what’s coming in next iPhone update

9to5mac.com Ryan Christoffel 2025-08-18 13:32:28

iPhone users will get a major new software update this fall with iOS 26 and its Liquid Glass design. But the next iPhone update, iOS 18.6, will release much sooner. Here’s what Apple’s official release notes say is coming. Apple’s software development follows a fairly predictable schedule. Every year, Apple introduces big new OS versions at WWDC in June, then ships those updates in the fall—usually September. However, between June and September, there’s typically one more noteworthy update to

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We Need a European Sovereign Tech Fund

news.ycombinator.com Felix Reda 2025-08-18 14:40:23

Open source software is open digital infrastructure that our economies and societies rely on. Nevertheless, open source maintenance continues to be underfunded, especially when compared to physical infrastructure like roads or bridges. So we ask: how can the public sector better support open source maintenance? As part of our efforts to support developers, GitHub’s developer policy team has commissioned a study from Open Forum Europe, Fraunhofer ISI and the European University Institute that ex

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'Sullivan's Crossing' Is Dominating My Netflix Feed. Why Have I Never Heard of It?

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-08-18 13:00:04

Each week, Netflix releases a list of the Top 10 films and TV shows dominating the platform, and for the week of July 14, we noticed that not one, but two seasons of a TV show called Sullivan's Crossing are sitting among the most-watched titles. The poster for the series features two actors I'm pretty well-acquainted with: Scott Patterson and Chad Michael Murray. They both co-starred in Gilmore Girls, although Murray's stint was just for a few episodes early in the series before he got his real

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Google Photos is using AI to turn your photos into videos and remix them - try it for free

zdnet.com Artie Beaty 2025-08-18 18:43:00

Google / Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNET Have you ever wished you could bring your favorite pictures to life? New AI-powered features in Google Photos will let you. Also: How to turn off Gemini in your Gmail, Docs, Photos, and more - it's easy to opt out Six-second clips Earlier today, Google announced several new creative tools to "help bring your memories to life" -- including one that lets you take any picture saved in your gallery and turn it into a short video. You can choose to add "subtl

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Shattering the rotation illusion: The attacker view and AWSKeyLockdown (2024)

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-08-18 11:07:17

PDF Report Shattering the Rotation Illusion: How Quickly Leaked AWS Keys are Exploited Download Now -> Through the Attacker’s Eyes: A New Era of NHI Security This final installment in our blog series brings together everything we’ve uncovered about leaked AWS Access Keys—how attackers exploit them, why traditional security measures fall short, and what organizations can do to protect themselves. Over the series, we explored real-world scenarios across various platforms: GitHub and GitLab, Pac

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Apple shows off new store in Osaka, Japan – with Apple Intelligence workshop

9to5mac.com Ben Lovejoy 2025-08-18 22:17:56

We learned earlier this month that a new Apple store was coming to Osaka, Japan, and the company has today shared photos ahead of Saturday’s official opening. Accessibility is cited a key factor in the store design. Apple says that the Today at Apple workshops offered there will include one on taking advantage of Apple Intelligence features … We’ve already seen some funky wallpaper to celebrate the new store. It’s now traditional for Apple to create fun, customized versions of its logo with fe

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AI-Generated Content on Netflix Is Already Here

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-08-18 21:35:03

How soon will it be before Netflix subscribers begin to see movies and TV shows that were made with generative AI technology? According to CEO Ted Sarandos, it's already happened. In a video conference call after Netflix's earnings were announced on July 17, Sarandos took questions, one of which was focused on when and how the streaming company will generate content with artificial intelligence tools. Surprisingly, Sarandos said the company already did it, on an Argentinian sci-fi show called

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The S25 Ultra is more expensive to make than the S24 Ultra, and it’s thanks to this part

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-08-19 07:04:31

Ryan Haines / Android Authority TL;DR A new report reveals that the Galaxy S25 Ultra costs a little more to make than the Galaxy S24 Ultra. Samsung reportedly spent an estimated 21% more on the phone’s processor. The report also found that camera, casing, and RF costs were lower than last year’s phone. The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra launched way back in January, and it maintains the same $1,299 price tag as last year’s phone. However, a report suggests that the latest Ultra phone costs more to

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The best microSD cards for the Nintendo Switch 2

engadget.com Unknown 2025-08-19 05:00:37

Engadget has been testing and reviewing consumer tech since 2004. Our stories may include affiliate links; if you buy something through a link, we may earn a commission. Read more about how we evaluate products . If you're lucky enough to have a new Nintendo Switch 2 in hand right now, you're probably filling it up with old and new games alike. The console comes with 256GB of storage built in; that's eight times more than the original Switch and four times more than the Switch OLED. But the new

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Microsoft: SharePoint servers also targeted in ransomware attacks

bleepingcomputer.com Unknown 2025-08-19 05:53:14

A China-based hacking group is deploying Warlock ransomware on Microsoft SharePoint servers vulnerable to widespread attacks targeting the recently patched ToolShell zero-day exploit chain. Non-profit security organization Shadowserver is currently tracking over 420 SharePoint servers that are exposed online and remain vulnerable to these ongoing attacks. "Although Microsoft has observed this threat actor deploying Warlock and Lockbit ransomware in the past, Microsoft is currently unable to co

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I'm never toting ice after testing this portable smart cooler - here's why

zdnet.com Maria Diaz 2025-08-19 04:15:14

ZDNET's key takeaways The Anker Solix EverFrost 2 is available for $1,349 but currently on sale. This cooler works as a portable mini-fridge, with dual-zone cooling and the capacity to freeze or refrigerate. The Anker Solix EverFrost 2 is bulky and heavy, and it only comes with one battery so you have to purchase the second to reach the full 3.2 day capacity. View now at Best Buy View now at Amazon more buying choices The Anker Solix EverFrost 2 58L electric cooler is typically $1,100, but it

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Surfshark vs. CyberGhost: Which VPN should you get?

zdnet.com Kennedy Otieno 2025-08-19 07:00:18

Allison Murray/ZDNET Surfshark and CyberGhost are consistently ranked among the top VPNs. They are high-value yet relatively affordable VPNs, which is why most users love them. Also: NordVPN vs Surfshark One unique thing about Surfshark is that there's no cap on the number of devices you can connect. It shares a lot with NordVPN, especially from a security point of view. But it's not as streaming-centered as CyberGhost. Also, I had minor but persistent server connection issues with the app, b

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Today's NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Thursday, July 24

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-08-18 22:09:00

Looking for the most recent Mini Crossword answer? Click here for today's Mini Crossword hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Wordle, Strands, Connections and Connections: Sports Edition puzzles. The 7-Across clue for today's Mini Crossword made me miss the old days of getting an actual newspaper and filling in the crossword by hand. Stuck on today's puzzle? Read on for help. And if you could use some hints and guidance for daily solving, check out our Mini Cross

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Shattering the Rotation Illusion: The Attacker View & AWSKeyLockdown

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-08-19 07:07:17

PDF Report Shattering the Rotation Illusion: How Quickly Leaked AWS Keys are Exploited Download Now -> Through the Attacker’s Eyes: A New Era of NHI Security This final installment in our blog series brings together everything we’ve uncovered about leaked AWS Access Keys—how attackers exploit them, why traditional security measures fall short, and what organizations can do to protect themselves. Over the series, we explored real-world scenarios across various platforms: GitHub and GitLab, Pac

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Brave blocks Windows Recall from screenshotting your browsing activity

bleepingcomputer.com Unknown 2025-08-19 14:42:05

Brave Software says its privacy-focused browser will block Microsoft's Windows Recall from capturing screenshots of Brave windows by default to protect users' privacy. Windows Recall is an opt-in Windows feature that takes screenshots of active windows every few seconds, analyzes them, and enables Windows 11 users to search for text within the snapshots using natural language. The goal is to make it easy for users to quickly find information about past activities in Windows. However, the featu

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Microsoft Put Older Versions of SharePoint on Life Support. Hackers Are Taking Advantage

wired.com Lily Hay Newman 2025-08-19 13:59:20

Hundreds of organizations around the world suffered data breaches this week, as an array of hackers rushed to exploit a recently discovered vulnerability in older versions of the Microsoft file-sharing tool known as SharePoint. The string of breaches adds to an already urgent and complex dynamic: Institutions that are longtime SharePoint users can face increased risk by continuing to use the service, just as Microsoft is winding down support for a platform in favor of newer cloud offerings. Mic

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Here’s why that embattled retro gaming YouTuber might not be so innocent (Updated)

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-08-19 04:46:58

Update, July 23, 2025 (03:46 AM ET): Android Authority reached out to Once Were Nerd for this story, but he declined to comment in light of the ongoing investigation. When possible, he will “provide more in-depth updates on the matter on [his] channels.” The original story mentioned that unused consoles were sold on Facebook, but they were actually sold on Telegram. This has been corrected in the text below. Original article, July 22, 2025: Creating emulation-focused content online is risky bus

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What to know about ToolShell, the SharePoint threat under mass exploitation

arstechnica.com Unknown 2025-08-19 22:14:40

Government agencies and private industry have been under siege over the past four days following the discovery that a critical vulnerability in SharePoint, the widely used document-sharing app made by Microsoft, is under mass exploitation. Since that revelation, the fallout and the ever-increasing scope of the attacks have been hard to keep track of. What follows are answers to some of the most common questions about the vulnerability and the ongoing exploitation of it, which collectively is be

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Julian LeFay, “the father of The Elder Scrolls,” has died at 59

arstechnica.com Unknown 2025-08-19 22:25:37

Julian LeFay, the man often credited as "the father of The Elder Scrolls," has died at the age of 59, his creative partners announced this week. "It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that we inform our community of the passing of Julian LeFay, our beloved Technical Director and co-founder of Once Lost Games," his colleagues wrote in a Bluesky post. LeFay spent most of the 1990s at Bethesda Softworks, culminating in his work on The Elder Scrolls series into the late '90s. His career di

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Google Photos rolls out tools to turn your photos into anime, comics, and more

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-08-20 02:41:09

Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR Google Photos is getting a Veo 2-powered feature to turn photos into videos. Users will also be able to turn photos into illustrations. The app is adding a new “Create” tab to put all of these tools in one place. The photo-to-video tool is also rolling out to YouTube Shorts. Google Photos isn’t just a place where you can store your photos. It also contains various tools to alter your images however you want. Adding on to the tools you already have, the a

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tvOS 26 could make Apple TV 4K’s biggest problem a thing of the past

9to5mac.com Ryan Christoffel 2025-08-20 06:55:27

Linear TV continues rapidly declining, something that Tim Cook saw coming when he declared that the future of TV is apps. But Apple TV apps have always struggled from one core issue: signing into streaming accounts is a major pain. Here’s how tvOS 26 plans to solve that for Apple TV 4K users moving forward. tvOS 26 has a fix coming for the clunky experience of logging into apps If you’re a linear TV user, switching to an Apple TV 4K with streaming apps can require a huge learning curve. Differ

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Sonos gets to keep its CEO, as a treat

engadget.com Unknown 2025-08-20 04:45:59

Sonos’ Very Bad 2024 is well documented. Its redesigned app endured a disastrous launch, to the extent that it was initially fundamentally broken. The company was then forced to delay two product launches in order to fix the botched software that its devices are so reliant on. And in the wake of the mess, the company’s then CEO Patrick Spence stepped down at the beginning of 2025. He was replaced by Tom Conrad on an interim basis, but after seemingly steadying what looked like a sinking ship, th

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OpenAI prepares to launch GPT-5 in August

The biggest changes coming to your iPhone with iOS 26

Microsoft fixes SharePoint zero-day exploits used in cyberattacks and ransomware - how to patch them

OpenAI prepares to launch GPT-5 in August

Satya Nadella seeks to reassure Microsoft employees in layoffs memo

Jeff Bezos Reportedly Eyes Purchase of CNBC as Tech Billionaires Gobble Up Media

This Is Why Bose's SoundLink Plus Is the Goldilocks of Bose Bluetooth Speakers

Cybercrime forum Leak Zone publicly exposed its users’ IP addresses

iOS 18.6 release notes: Here’s what’s coming in next iPhone update

We Need a European Sovereign Tech Fund

'Sullivan's Crossing' Is Dominating My Netflix Feed. Why Have I Never Heard of It?

Google Photos is using AI to turn your photos into videos and remix them - try it for free

Shattering the rotation illusion: The attacker view and AWSKeyLockdown (2024)

Apple shows off new store in Osaka, Japan – with Apple Intelligence workshop

AI-Generated Content on Netflix Is Already Here

The S25 Ultra is more expensive to make than the S24 Ultra, and it’s thanks to this part

The best microSD cards for the Nintendo Switch 2

Microsoft: SharePoint servers also targeted in ransomware attacks

I'm never toting ice after testing this portable smart cooler - here's why

Surfshark vs. CyberGhost: Which VPN should you get?

Today's NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Thursday, July 24

Shattering the Rotation Illusion: The Attacker View & AWSKeyLockdown

Brave blocks Windows Recall from screenshotting your browsing activity

Microsoft Put Older Versions of SharePoint on Life Support. Hackers Are Taking Advantage

Here’s why that embattled retro gaming YouTuber might not be so innocent (Updated)

What to know about ToolShell, the SharePoint threat under mass exploitation

Julian LeFay, “the father of The Elder Scrolls,” has died at 59

Google Photos rolls out tools to turn your photos into anime, comics, and more

tvOS 26 could make Apple TV 4K’s biggest problem a thing of the past

Sonos gets to keep its CEO, as a treat

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