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Supermassive Games is delaying Directive 8020 and laying off staff

engadget.com Unknown 2026-01-08 04:58:15

Supermassive Games, the developer behind story-driven games like Until Dawn, The Quarry and The Dark Pictures Anthology, is cutting its workforce due to the ongoing "challenging" state of the games industry. The studio says it’s having to adapt its team structure and as a consequence expects to lose up to 36 employees. The current size of the Supermassive’s staff is unclear, but in February last year it cut somewhere in the region of 90 jobs, at which time Bloomberg estimated the studio had mor

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Better Auth (YC X25) Is Hiring

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-01-08 05:00:10

About us We’re a tiny group of engineers on a mission to democratize high‑quality authentication and to make auth something every developer can truly own. Our open‑source framework is already one of the fastest‑growing auth solutions in the world. It’s trusted by thousands of developers and rapidly adopted by startups and YC companies alike. We’ve grown our community and impact faster than our team and now we’re looking to align the two quickly. What you’ll work on here Collaborating across

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Amazon buys Bee AI wearable that listens to everything you say

theverge.com Emma Roth 2026-01-08 05:50:56

is a news writer who covers the streaming wars, consumer tech, crypto, social media, and much more. Previously, she was a writer and editor at MUO. Amazon is acquiring Bee, a startup that puts AI on your wrist. Bee CEO Maria de Lourdes Zollo says on LinkedIn that the company is joining Amazon to help “bring truly personal, agentic AI to even more customers.” Bee makes a $49.99 Fitbit-like device that listens in on your conversations while using AI to transcribe everything that you and the peop

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Elgato's new Game Capture 4K S is Switch 2 compatible

engadget.com Unknown 2026-01-08 10:47:45

Elgato’s latest capture card supports 4K at 60 fps to capture rich in‑game imagery in all its glory. The Game Capture 4K S works with just about any modern console, PC or handheld gaming device, including the Switch 2. Retailing for $160, this is the CORSAIR subsidiary’s best value yet for capturing in 4K. Elgato's higher-end 4K X supports 4K capture at 144 fps but costs quite a bit more. Though a more affordable model, the 4K S doesn't skimp where it matters. The new capture card features zero

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Apple @ Work Podcast: What Spike’s AI feed gets right about workplace AI

9to5mac.com Bradley C 2026-01-09 15:00:00

Apple @ Work is exclusively brought to you by Mosyle, the only Apple Unified Platform. Mosyle is the only solution that integrates in a single professional-grade platform all the solutions necessary to seamlessly and automatically deploy, manage & protect Apple devices at work. Over 45,000 organizations trust Mosyle to make millions of Apple devices work-ready with no effort and at an affordable cost. Request your EXTENDED TRIAL today and understand why Mosyle is everything you need to work with

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iOS 26 public beta could drop as soon as tomorrow, based on leaked build numbers

9to5mac.com Ben Lovejoy 2026-01-09 16:05:38

Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman has previously indicated that the iOS 26 public beta was likely to drop on around July 23 – and there may now be additional support for that date. A leaker with a solid track record has shared information suggesting that developer beta 4 will be available sometime today, which would potentially allow the public beta to land tomorrow … Apple has said only that the public betas for iOS 26, iPadOS 26, macOS 26, watchOS 26, and tvOS 26 will be available sometime in July. We

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Google Home is becoming a house of glitches, users say

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-01-09 16:04:24

TL;DR Google Home and Nest users are reporting a significant decline in reliability, with devices frequently misunderstanding commands or failing to respond at all. Core features like controlling lights, routines, and speaker groups seem to be breaking down. While the exact cause of the downgraded experience is unclear, users suspect upcoming Gemini updates are to blame. Google’s smart speakers and hubs appear to be steadily declining in performance. A recent Reddit thread has highlighted jus

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Ring denies breach after users report suspicious logins

bleepingcomputer.com Unknown 2026-01-10 15:33:14

Ring is warning that a backend update bug is responsible for customers seeing a surge in unauthorized devices logged into their account on May 28th. On May 28th, many Ring customers reported seeing unusual devices logged into their accounts from various locations worldwide, leading them to believe their accounts had been hacked. Last week, Ring posted to Facebook stating that they are aware "of a bug that incorrectly displays prior login dates as May 28, 2025." Ring also updated its status pa

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Sony’s gamer-friendly X90L TV is on sale for a new low price

theverge.com Brandt Ranj 2026-01-10 15:37:35

If you’re tired of constantly plugging and unplugging devices from your charger,is available from Amazon and Ugreen for an all-time low of $94.99 ($25 off). The charger has three USB-C ports, two of which can charge a device at up to 140W, and one USB-A port. At its top speed, it can charge a 16-inch MacBook Pro’s battery from zero to 50 percent in under half an hour. It also supports Samsung’s Super Fast Charging 2.0, and if you plug in multiple devices, it will automatically optimize the power

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Game Genie Retrospective: The Best NES Accessory Ever Was Unlicensed

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-01-10 18:59:00

Hey all, Ernie here with a bigger refresh than usual. In honor of the Game Genie’s 35th anniversary this month, here’s a deeply rewritten version of a 2015 Tedium piece on the device. Nearly every section has been completely rebuilt wholesale. Something happened very recently that makes this classic device relevant to the current moment. Can you guess what it is? Today in Tedium: July 1990, a full 35 years ago, was supposed to be the coming-out party for one of the best accessories ever created

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Best Home Security Systems in 2025: Protect Your Home and Your Family

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-01-10 18:04:00

SimpliSafe home security systems can be easily tailored to your needs. Just add or subtract hardware and equipment as you please. CNET When choosing a home security system for your home, you may be tempted to start by deciding between a DIY setup or one that is professionally installed and monitored. When you consider the equipment, installation, monitoring options and other features you want, you'll probably reach a DIY-versus-pro system decision along the way. Here are some more parameters to

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Apple’s new iPad Pro could get another front-facing camera

theverge.com Emma Roth 2026-01-11 15:02:46

is a news writer who covers the streaming wars, consumer tech, crypto, social media, and much more. Previously, she was a writer and editor at MUO. Apple’s upcoming iPad Pro could appease fans of both landscape and portrait mode by including two front-facing cameras. That’s according to a report from Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, who says Apple is adding a camera to the top of the device, in addition to the one it introduced lengthwise last year. The last-gen iPad Pro swapped the tablet’s conventio

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Are Wi-Fi 6E Routers Worth Your Money? Here’s Everything You Should Know

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-01-12 11:00:00

Our growing reliance on the internet means we need a stable, high-speed internet connection to do almost everything, from working to gaming. Although it's tempting to purchase the fastest internet plan possible, a lot more goes into a reliable internet connection than speed alone. In fact, for the most part, a good internet connection requires a router in good condition and optimally located. The latest Wi-Fi standards are focused on reducing latency and making it easier to connect multiple devi

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Here’s how Apple Intelligence keeps privacy in mind versus the competition

9to5mac.com Michael Burkhardt 2026-01-12 03:10:43

Artificial intelligence has obviously been the industry craze for the past couple years. While large language models are incredibly capable, they’ve always come with a bit of a compromise: privacy. Ultimately, you’re still using a model hosted in the cloud, and all of your conversations are stored on some server. Apple’s always had privacy at the core of its products – so in the months leading up to the debut of Apple’s AI features, many people wondered: how would Apple handle it? Today, we del

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Threat actors downgrade FIDO2 MFA auth in PoisonSeed phishing attack

bleepingcomputer.com Unknown 2026-01-11 21:41:49

A PoisonSeed phishing campaign is bypassing FIDO2 security key protections by abusing the cross-device sign-in feature in WebAuthn to trick users into approving login authentication requests from fake company portals. The PoisonSeed threat actors are known to employ large-volume phishing attacks for financial fraud. In the past, distributing emails containing crypto seed phrases used to drain cryptocurrency wallets. In the recent phishing attack observed by Expel, the PoisonSeed threat actors

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Apple @ Work: Device management migration arrives with iOS 26 and macOS 26

9to5mac.com Bradley C 2026-01-11 22:00:00

Apple @ Work is exclusively brought to you by Mosyle, the only Apple Unified Platform. Mosyle is the only solution that integrates in a single professional-grade platform all the solutions necessary to seamlessly and automatically deploy, manage, and protect Apple devices at work. Over 45,000 organizations trust Mosyle to make millions of Apple devices work-ready with no effort and at an affordable cost. Request your EXTENDED TRIAL today and understand why Mosyle is everything you need to work w

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This Dock Is the Only Way to Play the Switch 2 in AR. It Was a Very Awkward Experience.

gizmodo.com Kyle Barr 2026-01-11 22:00:12

I should be used to sticking odd contraptions on my head during plane flights. I’ve planted a Meta Quest 3S and Apple Vision Pro over my eyes as my in-flight entertainment and tried not to get motion sick while imagining what other passengers think of my sci-fi asshattery. On my latest six-hour, cross-country flight, I took my Nintendo Switch 2 out of my bag, then dug in for a USB cable, two pairs of augmented reality (AR) glasses, and finally a large power brick that was supposed to make this e

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This $269 Chromebook couldn't be more portable - here's why it's my pick for students

zdnet.com Kyle Kucharski 2026-01-11 21:45:12

ZDNET's key takeaways The Lenovo Chromebook Duet Gen 9 is available now for $399. It's a versatile and highly-portable device that's as useful at home as in the office. Some of the most buzzworthy features are tied to subscriptions, and the keyboard and trackpad are very small. $399 at Best Buy $379 at Lenovo $325 at Amazon more buying choices The ninth-generation Lenovo Chromebook Duet is an 11-inch 2-in-1 laptop/tablet that combines a nice display, a versatile form factor, and accessible ha

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Google targets cybercriminals behind massive Android malware scheme

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-01-12 15:08:22

Mishaal Rahman / Android Authority TL;DR Google is suing the creators of BadBox 2.0, a botnet that infected 10 million off-brand Android devices. The malware often came pre-installed on cheap streaming boxes, tablets, and projectors, mostly made in China. Infected devices were used for ad fraud and to hide other cybercriminals’ activity behind your home network. Before they even turned it on, the device was already infected. That’s the reality for millions who unknowingly bought Android-powe

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Phishers have found a way to downgrade—not bypass—FIDO MFA

arstechnica.com Unknown 2026-01-12 12:07:21

Researchers recently reported encountering a phishing attack in the wild that bypasses a multifactor authentication scheme based on FIDO (Fast Identity Online), the industry-wide standard being adopted by thousands of sites and enterprises. If true, the attack, reported in a blog post Thursday by security firm Expel, would be huge news, since FIDO is widely regarded as being immune to credential phishing attacks. After analyzing the Expel write-up, I’m confident that the attack doesn’t bypass F

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No, your Ring cameras aren’t haunted (and probably not hacked)

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-01-12 20:00:53

Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Ring users have started seeing multiple entries in their activity history for May 28 that they don’t recognize. Ring insists that no accounts have been compromised, and this is simply a bug displaying incorrect information. Users are still pressing for more answers, as some report entries for devices they’ve never even owned. Connecting smart cameras to the internet allows us to access our feeds from anywhere, getting alerts and checking out what’s g

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Is your Ring camera showing strange logins? Here's what's going on

zdnet.com Artie Beaty 2026-01-13 15:17:24

Maria Diaz/ZDNET If a TikTok trend has you spooked about your Ring camera's security, there's good news -- everything is ,OK and nobody is watching your videos. Over the past 24 hours, videos of a strange problem with Ring cameras have flooded TikTok. The videos make some fairly unsettling claims and urgent warnings. If you check your device history, people say, you may notice a series of logins on May 28, 2025, from devices that aren't yours. This means that for the past two months, the video

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iPadOS 26 is turning my iPad Air into the ultraportable laptop it was meant to be

zdnet.com Prakhar Khanna 2026-01-14 05:35:00

M3 iPad Air running iPadOS 26 Developer Beta. Prakhar Khanna/ZDNET I was intrigued and curious to try iPadOS 26 when Apple first announced it at WWDC 2025 last month. For the longest time, the iPad has been something I've wanted to add to my workflow but couldn't due to its rigid operating system -- one that doesn't necessarily complement the iPad's flexible hardware. It seems Apple was aware of this, too since iPadOS 26 attempts to bridges the longstanding gaps between the Apple tablet and a

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YouTube Music is finally syncing your playback progress across devices

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-01-14 18:00:36

Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR YouTube Music tracks listening history across devices, but so far hasn’t offered a way to resume playback directly. With YouTube Music version 8.26.51, we’re now seeing the app sync playback progress across devices. Listeners are able to continue a playlist where they left off by tapping “Resume.” It’s a fair question: How many of us are big YouTube Music fans, and how many use it because we want YouTube Premium, signed up before Premium Lite was an

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Hundred Rabbits – Low-tech living while sailing the world

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-01-10 06:45:28

home Receive monthly updates via our RSS feed, or by signing up to our monthly newsletter. June 2025 For a few days, Pino became a land creature, living on stilts, while we scrubbed and re-painted the lower part of the hull. Our propeller had a bit of a wobble, which we hope is now corrected. We also battled with the old wheel quadrant and were finally able to remove it, at least a part of it. Boaters have frequently helped us while we were in boatyards, and we are finally able to pay it forw

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Italian YouTuber Faces Jail Time for Showing Android Handhelds With Emulated Games

wired.com Ryan Whitwam 2026-01-14 21:30:00

There are countless Android-powered gaming handhelds, but they go beyond the usual slate of Android games by offering console emulation support. The problem is the game ROMs on these devices, which are not entirely legal. Italian YouTuber Once Were Nerd is learning how seriously some rights holders are taking game piracy after agents from the country's Guardia di Finanza showed up to confiscate his consoles. He now says the investigation could lead to criminal charges and the end of his channel

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The chip powering Samsung’s Galaxy Z TriFold may have just been revealed by One UI 8 (APK teardown)

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-01-15 20:30:07

Jonathan Feist / Android Authority TL;DR A new internal beta of One UI 8 has confirmed the chip that will appear in Samsung’s triple-screen foldable. “SM8750” appears next to the codename for the tri-fold. This is the model number for Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC. Samsung has been working on a triple-screen foldable phone, much like the HUAWEI Mate XT. Recently, there’s been a flurry of reports about the foldable, including our own story about the device being ready to be put into produ

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Google is suing the BadBox 2.0 botnet group

engadget.com Unknown 2026-01-15 18:58:12

Google has filed a lawsuit against the operators of a what is believed to be the largest smart TV botnet in the world — BadBox 2.0. The company said in its complaint that this China-based botnet had compromised more than 10 million uncertified devices — including TV streaming boxes, tablets and projectors. Google said that cybercriminals pre-installed malware or used malicious apps to download malware on hardware that was running open-source Android software. These compromised devices were then

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Google sues to disrupt BadBox 2.0 botnet infecting 10 million devices

bleepingcomputer.com Unknown 2026-01-15 20:59:26

Google has filed a lawsuit against the anonymous operators of the Android BadBox 2.0 malware botnet, accusing them of running a global ad fraud scheme against the company's advertising platforms. The BadBox 2.0 malware botnet is a cybercrime operation that utilizes infected Android Open Source Project (AOSP) devices, including smart TVs, streaming boxes, and other connected devices that lack security protections, such as Google Play Protect. These devices become infected either by threat actor

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Donkey Kong Bananza is already cheaper at Costco

theverge.com Brandon Russell 2026-01-15 20:03:32

Theis a great desk accessory for charging multiple devices, and it’s currently down to $35.99 ($14 off) at Amazon , which is an all-time low price. The charging station offers a maximum output of 100W, allowing you to charge power-hungry devices quickly. There are seven ports in total — three AC outlets on the back, and four USB ports (two USB-C and two USB-A) on the front. In addition, the charging station offers surge protection and a 5-foot built-in cable, giving you flexibility to position i

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Supermassive Games is delaying Directive 8020 and laying off staff

Better Auth (YC X25) Is Hiring

Amazon buys Bee AI wearable that listens to everything you say

Elgato's new Game Capture 4K S is Switch 2 compatible

Apple @ Work Podcast: What Spike’s AI feed gets right about workplace AI

iOS 26 public beta could drop as soon as tomorrow, based on leaked build numbers

Google Home is becoming a house of glitches, users say

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Threat actors downgrade FIDO2 MFA auth in PoisonSeed phishing attack

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This Dock Is the Only Way to Play the Switch 2 in AR. It Was a Very Awkward Experience.

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Phishers have found a way to downgrade—not bypass—FIDO MFA

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Hundred Rabbits – Low-tech living while sailing the world

Italian YouTuber Faces Jail Time for Showing Android Handhelds With Emulated Games

The chip powering Samsung’s Galaxy Z TriFold may have just been revealed by One UI 8 (APK teardown)

Google is suing the BadBox 2.0 botnet group

Google sues to disrupt BadBox 2.0 botnet infecting 10 million devices

Donkey Kong Bananza is already cheaper at Costco

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