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Still Wakes the Deep developer The Chinese Room regains its independence

engadget.com Unknown 2026-01-17 18:24:05

The Chinese Room, maker of Still Wakes the Deep, has bought back its independence. The studio will continue developing new franchises after splitting from the Sumo Group. The latter said earlier this year that it's pivoting away from original games and toward co-development work. Tencent bought the British studio Sumo for $1.27 billion in 2021. Game Developer reported that VC firm Hiro Capital facilitated the Chinese Room's independence deal. Studio head Ed Daly told the publication on Monday t

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Microsoft links Sharepoint ToolShell attacks to Chinese hackers

bleepingcomputer.com Unknown 2026-01-17 10:26:06

Several hacking groups with ties to the Chinese government have been linked to a recent wave of widespread attacks targeting a Microsoft SharePoint zero-day vulnerability chain. They used this exploit chain (dubbed "ToolShell") to breach dozens of organizations worldwide after hacking into their on-premise SharePoint servers. "Microsoft has observed two named Chinese nation-state actors, Linen Typhoon and Violet Typhoon exploiting these vulnerabilities targeting internet-facing SharePoint serv

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Windows 11 KB5062660 update brings new 'Windows Resilience' features

bleepingcomputer.com Unknown 2026-01-17 21:36:24

Microsoft has released the KB5062660 preview cumulative update for Windows 11 24H2 with twenty-nine new features or changes, with many gradually rolling out, such as the new Black Screen of Death and Quick Machine Recovery tool. The KB5062660 update is part of the company's optional non-security preview updates schedule, which releases updates at the end of each month to test new fixes and features coming to next month's August Patch Tuesday. Unlike regular Patch Tuesday cumulative updates,

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NonRAID – fork of unRAID array kernel module

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-01-17 21:16:18

NonRAID - unRAID storage array compatible kernel driver NonRAID is an fork of the unRAID system's open-source md_unraid kernel driver for supported kernels, but targeting primarily Ubuntu 24.04 LTS, enabling UnRAID-style storage arrays with parity protection outside of the commercial UnRAID system. Unlike in UnRAID, where the driver replaces kernels standard md driver, the NonRAID driver has been separated into it's own kernel module ( md_nonraid ). This allows it to be easily added as a DKMS

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Tech Billionaires Wanted to Build a New California City. They’re Settling for an Industrial Park, Instead

gizmodo.com Lucas Ropek 2026-01-17 21:00:11

In 2023, the California Forever group, a company backed by a gaggle of Bay Area billionaires, announced that it wanted to use some 60,000 acres of Solano County farmland north of San Francisco to develop a brand new city. The effort was pretty much an unmitigated disaster from start to finish, and the group eventually rescinded its plans. Now, however, the same group says that it has a new project that may be significantly easier to accomplish. In a blog post made to its website last week, the

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Windows 11’s new update will add a bunch of AI features

theverge.com Emma Roth 2026-01-17 21:41:08

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. Microsoft is releasing several new AI features for Windows 11, including its Copilot Vision tool that can scan everything on your screen. The features, which are gradually rolling out to everyone now, also include tools that are exclusive to Copilot Plus PCs. For starters, all Windows 11 users can now access Copilot Vision through the Copilot app,

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Rove’s R2-4K dash cam is an extra set of eyes on the road and $48 off at Amazon

theverge.com Brandt Ranj 2026-01-17 21:46:58

Getting into a car accident, even a fender bender, is stressful on its own, but then comes the argument about who was at fault. A dash cam can give you reliable proof of what happened, and Rove’s R2-4K is currently on sale for $71.99 ($48 off), an all-time low price at Amazon, and $89.99 ($30 off) from Rove. I tested a previous-generation Rove dash cam, and was happy with the quality of its recordings and ease of use. The R2-4K is a significant improvement, capturing higher-quality video and imp

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Rocket Lab’s first hurdle to flying its new rocket is getting it to the pad

techcrunch.com Aria Alamalhodaei 2026-01-17 21:00:06

Rocket Lab has asked regulators for permission to transport oversized Neutron rocket structures through shallow waters to a spaceport off the coast of Virginia as it races to meet a September delivery deadline. The request, which was made in July, is a temporary stop gap while the company awaits federal clearance to dredge a permanent channel to the Wallops Island site. Rocket Lab plans to launch its Neutron medium-lift rocket from the Mid-Atlantic Regional Spaceport (MARS) on Wallops Island, V

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Leaked Slack Messages Show CEO of "Ethical AI" Startup Anthropic Saying It's Okay to Benefit Dictators

futurism.com Unknown 2026-01-18 00:15:52

In the so-called "constitution" for its chatbot Claude, AI company Anthropic claims that it's committed to principles based on the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, instructing its chatbot to prioritize freedom, equality, freedom of thought, and adequate standards of living in its responses. Anthropic has long attempted to distinguish itself as putting safety first. The firm was founded by former OpenAI members, with a commitment to advancing AI ethically and responsibly. But four years o

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Windows 11 gets new Black Screen of Death, auto recovery tool

bleepingcomputer.com Unknown 2026-01-18 02:30:25

Microsoft is rolling out significant changes to Windows 11 24H2 as part of the Windows Resilience Initiative, designed to reduce downtime and help devices recover from serious failures, as well as an overhaul of the all-too-familiar BSOD crash screens. Microsoft's Windows Resiliency Initiative is a new effort by Microsoft to make Windows more stable, self-healing, and faster to recover from critical failures. This initiative is in direct response to recent incidents that caused widespread disru

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Show HN: Any-LLM – Lightweight router to access any LLM Provider

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-01-17 23:40:40

any-llm A single interface to use and evaluate different llm providers. Key Features any-llm offers: Simple, unified interface - one function for all providers, switch models with just a string change - one function for all providers, switch models with just a string change Developer friendly - full type hints for better IDE support and clear, actionable error messages - full type hints for better IDE support and clear, actionable error messages Leverages official provider SDKs when availab

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Android Earthquake Alerts: A global system for early warning

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-01-18 00:23:14

Earthquakes are a constant threat to communities around the globe. While we’ve gotten good at knowing where they’re likely to strike, we still face devastating consequences when they do. What if we could give people a few precious seconds of warning before the shaking starts? Those seconds can be enough time to get off a ladder, move away from dangerous objects and take cover. For years, that’s been the goal of earthquake early warning (EEW) systems. But the expensive seismic networks on which t

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First Hubble telescope images of interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-01-17 22:41:32

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RIP Ozzy Osbourne, Music Legend and Master of the Macabre

gizmodo.com Cheryl Eddy 2026-01-18 02:37:38

Ozzy Osbourne, famed heavy metal singer, has died at the age of 76—just a few weeks after performing in Black Sabbath’s last official concert. He also enjoyed a robust solo career as well as fame that went beyond music. That included stints as a reality TV superstar thanks to MTV’s hit series The Osbournes, but also as a touchstone figure for fans who revered his notorious antics over the years as “the Prince of Darkness.” While many obituaries will go out today highlighting Osbourne’s many con

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460,000 Student Loan Borrowers Seeking Lower Payments Will Be Denied. What to Do If You're One of Them

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-01-17 21:08:00

The Department of Education will deny nearly half a million student loan borrowers who applied for the lowest repayment plan based on their income. Getty Image/Zooey Liao/CNET Nearly half a million federal student loan borrowers who applied for lower monthly payments will be denied by the Department of Education. Based on internal documents obtained by Politico, the department is rejecting 460,000 student loan borrowers who selected the lowest payment option based on their income. For most app

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California backs down to Trump admin, won’t force ISPs to offer $15 broadband

arstechnica.com Unknown 2026-01-18 02:37:45

A California lawmaker halted an effort to pass a law that would force Internet service providers to offer $15 monthly plans to people with low incomes. Assemblymember Tasha Boerner proposed the state law a few months ago, modeling the bill on a law enforced by New York. It seemed that other states were free to impose cheap-broadband mandates because the Supreme Court rejected broadband industry challenges to the New York law twice. Boerner, a Democrat who is chair of the Communications and Con

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UK government wants ransomware victims to report breaches so it can carry out ‘targeted disruptions’ against hackers

techcrunch.com Lorenzo Franceschi-Bicchierai 2026-01-17 22:36:20

The U.K. government wants to require victims of ransomware to report if they were breached with the goal of providing law enforcement with information that could help target the cybercriminals responsible. On Tuesday, the U.K.’s interior ministry, the Home Office, published a proposal with the aim of changing the British government’s strategy to counter ransomware. Among the three key proposals is a reporting requirement, which would aid authorities in identifying and disrupting hacking operati

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Towards A Unified Quantum Platform

computer.org Laurel Tweed 2026-01-18 04:25:03

Since its conception in the 1980s, quantum computing (QC) has presented academia and industry with numerous challenges as the technology has scaled. While QC systems have grown exponentially, with qubit numbers per system increasing from single digits to more than a thousand, a byproduct of this growth is a fragmented software and hardware ecosystem that makes further progress more difficult. Researchers have recently addressed this issue by creating a unified software and hardware platform to s

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Elon Now Facing the Possibility That SpaceX Will Never Get Starship Working

futurism.com Unknown 2026-01-18 05:13:23

SpaceX is nine full-scale test launches into developing its enormous, nearly 400-feet-tall Starship, the most powerful rocket ever built. Over the last two and a half years, we've seen over half a dozen spectacular explosions. Two launches earlier this year sent massive streaks of debris hurtling over the Turks and Caicos Islands, prompting airspace closures. Its most recent test in May ended in an uncontrolled splashdown in the Gulf of Mexico after helplessly spinning on its axis and suffering

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Android 16 QPR1 Beta 3 delivers fix for persistent Galaxy Watch connection problems

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-01-18 06:55:47

Andy Walker / Android Authority TL;DR Galaxy Watch owners have been experiencing issues when attempting to use their wearable with a device running any version of the Android 16 QPR1 beta. Reports say the issue results in connection drops, compatibility problems, and crashes. The recently released Android 16 QPR1 Beta 3 update appears to fix the bug. As with beta, there’s always the threat of running into a bug. That’s exactly what happened recently to some Android 16 beta testers who own a

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Show HN: Any-LLM – lightweight and open-source router to access any LLM Provider

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-01-18 05:40:40

any-llm A single interface to use and evaluate different llm providers. Key Features any-llm offers: Simple, unified interface - one function for all providers, switch models with just a string change - one function for all providers, switch models with just a string change Developer friendly - full type hints for better IDE support and clear, actionable error messages - full type hints for better IDE support and clear, actionable error messages Leverages official provider SDKs when availab

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Microsoft Will Wipe Out Your Passwords on Aug. 1. What to Do Now

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-01-18 06:15:00

Microsoft is getting rid of passwords in less than two weeks. On Aug. 1, the Microsoft Authenticator app will no longer store or manage passwords, which could be a problem for a lot of users. Microsoft Authenticator has been one of the best password managers for years. You were able to save passwords, enable two-factor authentication and auto-fill. This change means that if you're using the Authenticator app as a password manager, you'll need to look for another option soon. At the same time,

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OpenAI Seeks Additional Capital From Investors as Part of Its $40 Billion Round

wired.com Lauren Goode 2026-01-18 06:23:30

OpenAI is seeking capital from new and existing investors, two people familiar with the company’s plans tell WIRED. The fundraising effort is part of a $40 billion round announced in March. The round will reopen on Monday, July 28, according to one of the sources, who has direct knowledge of the fundraising effort. The $40 billion round announced earlier this year brought OpenAI’s valuation up to $300 billion, making it one of the most highly valued private startups in history. The round was le

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GoPro’s refreshed Max 360 action camera is down to an all-time low price

theverge.com Brandon Russell 2026-01-18 06:22:18

Earlier this year, GoPro introduced a refreshed version of its Max 360-degree action camera, and right now that camera is down to an all-time low of $249.99 ($120 off) at Amazon, Best Buy, and GoPro. The newest version comes with a long-lasting Enduro battery and an upgraded mounting system, making it compatible with all standard tripod mounts. Your purchase also includes two protective lens caps, a mounting buckle, and a microfiber bag to easily transport everything. The original GoPro Max was

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Threads adds improved content performance metrics for creators

techcrunch.com Aisha Malik 2026-01-18 06:36:03

Threads is introducing enhanced metrics to help users better understand how their posts are performing and where their content is getting discovered, the company announced on Tuesday. Users can now see more detailed information in the platform’s “Insights” dashboard. When they navigate to the “Interactions” section, they will see engagement by likes, replies, quotes, and reposts. The “Followers” section shows follower growth with geographic data, including top cities and countries, and demograp

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Samsung Galaxy S25 problems and how to fix them

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-01-18 10:02:14

Lanh Nguyen / Android Authority The Samsung Galaxy S25 series is here, and while it hasn’t been out for long, a few issues have already been reported on community sites like Reddit and Samsung’s official forum. This isn’t particularly surprising, as newly launched smartphones — regardless of the manufacturer — often come with bugs and other issues. Beyond these reported problems, the Galaxy S25 series may also experience minor issues common to Android devices or Samsung’s One UI. In this guide

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Google Drive’s new tool makes it a breeze to skip right to the good part of your video uploads

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-01-18 11:20:17

Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Google Drive will now show thumbnail previews when hovering over the video progress bar. The feature will be available to all users on the web version of Drive, but it only works on newly uploaded videos. It’s rolling out to Rapid Release domains starting today, with a wider rollout starting on August 20. Scrubbing through a video in Google Drive often meant dragging the progress bar blindly and hoping for the best. That’s finally changing, with Goog

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Microsoft announces Surface Laptop 5G for Business

engadget.com Unknown 2026-01-18 11:00:51

Microsoft has unveiled a new Surface Laptop 5G as part of its computing collection for business customers. The company said that a 5G option was in the works for its business line back in January when it unveiled other updates to the Surface Pro and Surface Laptop for Business, and this requested feature is intended to make the laptop an option that's both portable and connected. With a system of six internal antennas, the Surface 5G should be able to transition smoothly between WiFi and cellula

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Coyote malware abuses Windows accessibility framework for data theft

bleepingcomputer.com Unknown 2026-01-18 11:54:27

A new variant of the banking trojan 'Coyote' has begun abusing a Windows accessibility feature, Microsoft's UI Automation framework, to identify which banking and cryptocurrency exchange sites are accessed on the device for potential credential theft. Microsoft UIA is a Windows accessibility framework designed to allow assistive technologies to interact with, inspect, and control user interface (UI) elements in applications. Windows apps expose their UI elements through a UI Automation tree, a

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This AI-driven robotic cleaner revitalized my pool after a messy storm

zdnet.com Jason Perlow 2026-01-18 09:10:00

Beatbot Aquasense Pro Cordless Robotic Pool Vacuum Cleaner ZDNET's key takeaways The Beatbot Aquasense Pro is a robotic pool cleaner designed for comprehensive maintenance and heavy-duty cleanups. It features a 5-in-1 cleaning system that uses AI to optimize cleaning paths with up to 9.5 hours of operation. However, it weighs 24 pounds, has limited 2.4GHz Wi-Fi connectivity, and is pricey. View now at Amazon Living in Florida means that hurricane season is part of life. With our latest run-in

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Latest Tech News

Still Wakes the Deep developer The Chinese Room regains its independence

Microsoft links Sharepoint ToolShell attacks to Chinese hackers

Windows 11 KB5062660 update brings new 'Windows Resilience' features

NonRAID – fork of unRAID array kernel module

Tech Billionaires Wanted to Build a New California City. They’re Settling for an Industrial Park, Instead

Windows 11’s new update will add a bunch of AI features

Rove’s R2-4K dash cam is an extra set of eyes on the road and $48 off at Amazon

Rocket Lab’s first hurdle to flying its new rocket is getting it to the pad

Leaked Slack Messages Show CEO of "Ethical AI" Startup Anthropic Saying It's Okay to Benefit Dictators

Windows 11 gets new Black Screen of Death, auto recovery tool

Show HN: Any-LLM – Lightweight router to access any LLM Provider

Android Earthquake Alerts: A global system for early warning

First Hubble telescope images of interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS

RIP Ozzy Osbourne, Music Legend and Master of the Macabre

460,000 Student Loan Borrowers Seeking Lower Payments Will Be Denied. What to Do If You're One of Them

California backs down to Trump admin, won’t force ISPs to offer $15 broadband

UK government wants ransomware victims to report breaches so it can carry out ‘targeted disruptions’ against hackers

Towards A Unified Quantum Platform

Elon Now Facing the Possibility That SpaceX Will Never Get Starship Working

Android 16 QPR1 Beta 3 delivers fix for persistent Galaxy Watch connection problems

Show HN: Any-LLM – lightweight and open-source router to access any LLM Provider

Microsoft Will Wipe Out Your Passwords on Aug. 1. What to Do Now

OpenAI Seeks Additional Capital From Investors as Part of Its $40 Billion Round

GoPro’s refreshed Max 360 action camera is down to an all-time low price

Threads adds improved content performance metrics for creators

Samsung Galaxy S25 problems and how to fix them

Google Drive’s new tool makes it a breeze to skip right to the good part of your video uploads

Microsoft announces Surface Laptop 5G for Business

Coyote malware abuses Windows accessibility framework for data theft

This AI-driven robotic cleaner revitalized my pool after a messy storm

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