Nvidia has released new comparison screenshots showing a less aggressive version of DLSS 5 for Hogwarts Legacy, which will ship with the feature on November 5th. The earlier demo had drawn criticism for making a 15-year-old student look like a middle-aged man, but the new images show more subtle facial and environmental changes. Nvidia is also rolling out an October update that shrinks the DLSS 5 model by 24 percent and cuts 4K VRAM usage by 20 percent, debuting first in NBA 2K27 on October 16th.
Discovery Plus is increasing its subscription costs, with the ad-supported plan rising from $5.99 to $6.99 per month and the ad-free tier going from $9.99 to $11.99 per month. New subscribers will see the higher prices immediately, while current subscribers will be charged the new rates on or after November 12th. This marks the platform's first price hike since January 2025.
SAP's October 2026 security update fixes 20 vulnerabilities, including a maximum-severity OAuth2 SSRF flaw (CVE-2026-89111) in the Cloud SDK for Python used to build AI agents and apps on SAP BTP. The bug lets unauthenticated remote attackers manipulate the tenant_subdomain parameter to redirect OAuth2 token requests and steal client credentials. SAP also fixed two other critical issues: a broken access control flaw in NetWeaver Visual Composer and a privilege-escalation bug in Manufacturing Integration and Intelligence.
The Foschini Group's UK division said it detected a cyber-security incident on Sunday affecting IT systems at its Hobbs, Whistles and Phase Eight brands. Stores remain open, though some website functions may be disrupted, and the company says it does not currently believe customer payment data was compromised. Separately, H&M is investigating a claim that it was attacked by a known hacking group.
Apple has started taking preorders for its newest Apple TV 4K, priced at $299, ahead of its release on Friday, November 13th. The device features Apple's A19 chip, improved wireless connectivity, and a beta version of Siri AI compatible with second-generation Apple TV 4K models and newer, along with a Find My tracking feature for the second-gen Siri remote. Apple is currently the only retailer accepting preorders.
Tyler Murkerson has filed a lawsuit against Flock Safety, Coweta County, Sheriff Lenn Wood, two named deputies, and three unidentified operators, alleging deputies used Flock's automated license plate reader network to track his vehicle while he had a separate civil rights suit pending against the sheriff's office. Audit records cited in the suit show a 197-day surveillance period on his car and five searches spanning over 6,000 camera networks nationwide, two of which are tied to named deputies. The suit seeks class-action status on behalf of others whose vehicles were searched without documented investigative justification.
The Abu Dhabi Public Health Centre is integrating Ultrahuman's Ultra Age metric into its nationwide Sahatna healthcare app, which lets residents consult doctors and view health and genetic records. The feature calculates a biological age by combining sleep, cardiovascular and blood marker data, and works regardless of which wearable device a user owns.
Apple introduced the HomeView, a 7-inch square smart home hub, at its 'Welcome Home' event. The $299 device comes in wall-mounted and speaker-base versions, supports Siri, video calls, HomeKit Secure Video, and functions as a Matter controller and Thread Border Router. Preorders open today in four colors, with shipping starting November 13th.
Getty Images plans a prepackaged Chapter 11 bankruptcy as part of a deal to take the company private, backed by $533 million from Getty family affiliates and Charles Koch's investment firm Koch Equity Development. The move aims to reduce debt that exceeded $1.3 billion as of June 30th, and comes months after Getty abandoned a $3.7 billion merger with Shutterstock due to UK regulatory restrictions. The restructuring is expected to close by year-end and is said to not affect contributors, partners, customers or employees.
A comparative review tested six coffee grinders using particle analysis and taste testing across espresso and drip brewing methods. The Baratza Encore ESP ($200) and Fellow Opus 2 ($200) were rated top overall performers for versatility, while the Kingrinder K6 manual grinder ($109) was named best budget option, rivaling pricier electric models in precision. The $1,595 Mazzer Philos scored highest for espresso clarity but lagged on drip coffee.
SpaceX has agreed to appear before the New York City Council's tech committee on Friday as part of an investigation into AI safety risks, after initially skipping an Oct. 5 hearing attended by Anthropic, OpenAI, Google and Meta. Council Speaker Julie Menin had issued a subpoena to Elon Musk and SpaceX's AI unit, and warned the company she would seek judicial enforcement before SpaceX agreed to comply two days later.
At its 'Welcome Home' event, Apple introduced HomeView, its first dedicated smart home hub, priced at $299 with a 7-inch touchscreen, 12-megapixel camera, and facial recognition for up to six users. The company also refreshed the HomePod Mini and Apple TV 4K, and unveiled new smart home and security accessories built with third-party manufacturers.
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