A solo developer released Hush, a lightweight macOS menu bar application that generates brown noise and a speech-blocking sound in real time, replacing the need for browser tabs or streaming apps. Users can start or stop playback with a right-click, adjust volume and tweak the low-pass cutoff via a simple controls panel, all while working fully offline. The app is Apple notarized, free to download on a pay-what-you-want basis, and its source code is available on GitHub under an MIT license.
oldmanrahul.com
· 2026-09-16
A threat actor breached the website of Admin Menu Editor Pro maintainer Janis Elsts and pushed a malicious version 2.35 update that installed a web shell and created a hidden admin account on customer sites. Even after Elsts released a clean version 2.36, the attacker retained access and compromised that release too, affecting an estimated 230 customers and at least 1,500 sites.
bleepingcomputer.com
· 2026-09-15
Beyond the usual OS and security update settings, Android devices include a distinct, less visible menu for updating individual system services like Google Play services. Depending on the manufacturer, these services may need to be updated separately from the main software update screen, and how they appear can vary between brands such as Google Pixel and others.
androidauthority.com
· 2026-09-14
Hello Games' Cosmos update for No Man's Sky lets any pilot exit their ship in deep space, not just those flying corvette-class vessels. Players can now leave their ship at any moment via the Quick Menu and move freely using an upgraded jetpack system.
nomanssky.com
· 2026-09-09
Roku streaming devices contain several hidden diagnostic and configuration menus accessible through specific sequences of remote button presses, starting with repeated Home button taps. These include a developer menu for sideloading apps, network and wireless diagnostic screens, an ad-preference menu, a platform screen showing memory and temperature data, and an HDMI settings panel.
engadget.com
· 2026-09-08
Taco Bell has launched a new frozen dessert called the Churro Ice Cream Taco, priced at $3.99. The item features a waffle shell dipped in chocolate and filled with a new churro-flavored ice cream, drawing comparisons to the discontinued Choco Taco. It arrives alongside another frozen menu addition as summer winds down.
fastcompany.com
· 2026-09-02
Panera Bread has introduced its autumn lineup, featuring returning seasonal favorites alongside three entirely new menu items. The refreshed offerings lean heavily into soups and sweet treats to match the cooler weather.
fastcompany.com
· 2026-09-02
Domino's has launched a new single-serve Detroit-style pizza and is promoting it with a limited-time giveaway. Customers who show a receipt from a competing fast-food chain, such as McDonald's or Burger King, can redeem the new pizza item for free during the promotional window.
fastcompany.com
· 2026-09-01
FnScribe is a new open-source macOS menu-bar app that transcribes speech locally on the device and inserts text directly into whatever app is focused. Users trigger it with a push-to-talk shortcut (the fn/Globe key) or a hands-free mode, and it includes smart cleanup features like filler-word removal, punctuation commands, list formatting, and voice-based correction phrases like 'scratch that.'
github.com
· 2026-08-28
Microsoft has released the KB5120998 preview cumulative update for Windows 11 24H2 and 25H2, bundling 35 changes centered on taskbar positioning, a compact taskbar mode, and new Start menu size and layout options. The optional update also begins rolling out Administrator Protection, a feature using just-in-time privileges to limit elevation-of-privilege attacks, though it remains off by default and needs Intune or Group Policy to enable.
bleepingcomputer.com
· 2026-08-28
American Airlines is refreshing its main cabin snack offerings, introducing items like Goldfish crackers and Tate's Bake Shop cookies alongside its existing selection. The airline frames the change as an 'elevation' of its inflight menu and is soliciting passenger feedback on the new choices.
fastcompany.com
· 2026-08-27
Burger King is updating its chicken nuggets and dipping sauces with a new recipe, following a similar overhaul of its Whopper burger. The company says the Whopper changes helped drive an 8.5% increase in sales, prompting it to extend the same strategy to another core menu item.
fastcompany.com
· 2026-08-25
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