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DC Comics has released 'Absolute Martian Manhunter' as part of its Absolute imprint, which reboots familiar characters within an alternate universe. The series reworks the classic Martian Manhunter mythology, following the acclaimed relaunch of 'Absolute Batman' in the same line.
Toyota is said to be developing a battery-electric version of the Corolla, its best-selling nameplate globally, according to a recent report. This would mark the first time the long-running compact car lineup has offered a fully electric option alongside its existing gas and hybrid variants.
Hacker group ShinyHunters claims to have exploited an unknown vulnerability on FBIJobs.gov, taking the site offline and posting a banner declaring it 'seized.' The group told The New York Times it stole two to three terabytes of data including names, addresses, phone numbers, spouse names and medical information of current and former FBI employees and applicants, though none has been leaked yet.
Qualcomm announced at its Snapdragon Summit that mainstream Linux distributions are coming to Snapdragon X-series laptops, starting with Debian support expected before the end of 2026. Ubuntu compatibility for Snapdragon X2-based devices is planned for early 2027, with ASUS reportedly aiming to ship Ubuntu support on its own X2 hardware by mid-year.
Officials from Canada, France and Norway have been exchanging texts and meeting in person, including at an island gathering, to align on international controls for artificial intelligence. The communications reportedly show the leaders agreeing to collaborate, with one message simply stating "We're in."
Apple's iPhone 18 Pro is now available, featuring a variable aperture camera, new Pro Controls for shutter speed adjustments, and an internal redesign with a larger vapor chamber for cooling. Its foldable iPhone Duo, set to launch October 23, has a passport-style folding design with a 7.6-inch inner screen but only two rear cameras and no variable aperture, starting at $1,999 versus $1,199 for the 18 Pro.
Amazon's chief sustainability officer Kara Hurst said at an Axios event that the company does not yet know exactly how it will reach its target of net-zero carbon emissions by 2040. She said Amazon remains committed to the goal, citing its position as one of the largest corporate buyers of clean energy with 42 gigawatts in its portfolio, while acknowledging emissions reduction requires cooperation from suppliers and governments across many sectors.
Disney has hiked prices across Disney+ and Hulu, with ad-free standalone plans rising 13 percent from $19 to $21.50 per month and ad-supported plans rising from $12 to $12.50. Bundle prices also increased, including the Disney+/Hulu/ESPN Select bundle without ads jumping from $29 to $33, while Hulu + Live TV rose by $10 monthly.
MacWhisper released version 15.2 for Mac, adding live meeting transcription, improved speaker recognition using NVIDIA's Nemotron 3 Diarization model, and support for Alibaba's QWEN3-ASR model covering 22 languages. The update also deepens integration with Apple Intelligence, Siri, Spotlight, and Shortcuts on macOS 27, letting users search and open transcripts system-wide.
Hacking group ShinyHunters says it stole terabytes of sensitive data on FBI employees and job applicants, exploiting a zero-day flaw in Oracle's PeopleSoft software to breach Amazon Web Services' GovCloud. A sample reviewed by Reuters and 404 Media reportedly includes names, addresses, birthdates and Social Security numbers for about 5,000 employees, and the group also claimed responsibility for briefly hijacking the FBI's website. The FBI confirmed it is investigating a claimed compromise of the FBIJobs.gov portal and possible exposure of employee personal information.
Bentley has formally revealed the Torcal, its first battery-electric vehicle, following weeks of camouflaged prototype testing. The car sits below the Bentayga in size and pricing, shares underlying technology with Porsche via the Volkswagen Group, and comes in a standard version with 810 hp and a more powerful Torcal S variant with 875 hp. Bentley has not yet disclosed US pricing.
Google's Android Ecosystem President Sameer Samat told Tom's Guide that as foldable phones grow more popular, developers see greater incentive to build proper layouts for them. He said Google has simplified its developer tools and is in talks with app makers who haven't yet optimized for foldable screens, noting Apple's rumored iPhone Duo could add momentum to that shift.