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Security researchers report that attackers are using AI tools to find and exploit vulnerabilities in PHP, the programming language underlying a large share of the world's websites. Technology companies and developers are now working to patch affected systems and shore up defenses against these automated attacks.
With major VR makers scaling back or discontinuing headset lines, a small community of hobbyists is building their own headsets from a few hundred dollars worth of parts, requiring soldering, firmware flashing and 3D printing. One sim racing enthusiast, prompted by Microsoft ending support for its Windows Mixed Reality platform, documented the process and the many technical hurdles involved. Third-party drivers such as OASIS on Steam have also emerged to keep older WMR headsets functional after official support ended.
Tom's Hardware tested MOZA's AY210 Force Feedback Base paired with the MFY Yoke in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, evaluating build quality, force feedback, and control precision across various flight scenarios. The reviewer found the setup delivers strong immersion and solid construction, though the elevator axis can feel stiff unless properly configured, and the bundle carries a premium price tag.
The Logitech G29 racing wheel and pedal set is currently available at Amazon for $189.98, down from its regular price of $299.99, representing a 37% discount. The set, suitable for beginners, features force feedback and a 900-degree rotation, and is compatible with PlayStation, PC, and Mac. Additional accessories like shifters and racing cockpits are also discounted, with higher-end Logitech RS series peripherals on sale as well.
Chip Ganassi Racing and OpenAI collaborated during the 2026 IndyCar season, with an OpenAI researcher working alongside the team to help optimize car setups for driver Álex Palou, who won his fifth championship in six seasons. The partnership, which included OpenAI branding on Palou's car at some races, is documented in a YouTube series, with a second episode released recently.
Apple Arcade and developer Hipster Whale announced Crossy Road Rush, a new voxel-style arcade adventure launching exclusively on the subscription service November 5 at 4 p.m. PST. The game adds combat and exploration to the familiar Crossy Road aesthetic, offering both solo play and local or online multiplayer racing for up to four players, and is now available for pre-order.
At an Abu Dhabi Autonomous Racing League event held at Italy's Imola circuit, a self-driving car built by PoliMove collided with a slowing Unimore vehicle at the track's demanding Rivazza corner sequence while traveling around 155 mph. Only two of five finalists completed the race, with Kinetiz taking first place and Constructor Racing second, while PoliMove's damaged car had to be swapped out before the podium ceremony, and TUM withdrew earlier after a brake issue.
Formula E CEO Jeff Dodds reflects on the racing series' evolution from a fledgling 2014 championship, where cars needed mid-race swaps to finish, into a global motorsport with vehicles exceeding 200 mph. Dodds, a former Volvo and Honda motorsport executive, frames Formula E as both a competitive sport and a real-world laboratory for electric vehicle technology, noting it remains the only sport certified as a B Corporation.