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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is nerfing its best skill after it started one-shotting every boss in sight: "We gave it a big damage boost—and clearly overdid it"
Maelle has a Skill in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 — Stendhal — so powerful that it's completely broken the game. Now, the developers are nerfing it and the builds that make it so overpowered.
2025-05-08 21:56
Apple Card holders can get six months of $0 delivery fees and 5% back on rides with Uber
There’s a new perk awaiting Apple Card holders this week. Also, one reason to pay for phone service with Apple Card is going away. more…
2025-05-08 21:52
OpenAI launches GitHub "connector" for ChatGPT Deep Research to answer questions about code
OpenAI has updated ChatGPT's Deep Research with its first connector, a GitHub integration that pulls context from code to help answer technical questions. Read more...
2025-05-08 21:52
Microsoft is hiring to double down on one of Xbox's best features; I can't wait
Xbox Backward Compatibility could come back if this new job listing is accurate, meaning much older games could be played on the latest Xbox hardware. Here's why it matters.
2025-05-08 20:56
Xbox backward compatibility isn't dead, as VP Jason Ronald announces new open role at Microsoft — "Are you passionate about game preservation?"
Xbox Backward Compatibility could come back if this new job listing is accurate, meaning much older games could be played on the latest Xbox hardware. Here's why it matters.
2025-05-08 20:56
38,000+ FreeDrain Subdomains Found Exploiting SEO to Steal Crypto Wallet Seed Phrases
Cybersecurity researchers have exposed what they say is an "industrial-scale, global cryptocurrency phishing operation" engineered to steal digital assets from cryptocurrency wallets for several years. The campaign has been codenamed FreeDrain by threa...
2025-05-08 20:53
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Introducing Mac Themes Garden
I’ve “launched” the Mac Themes Garden! It is a website showcasing more than 3,000 (and counting) Kaleidoscope from the Classic Mac era, ready to be seen, downloaded and explored! Check it out! Oh, and there also is an RSS feed you can subscribe t...
2025-05-08 20:40
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Apple’s leaked iPhone roadmap looks bigger and better than ever
Last fall, a leaked internal memo revealed Apple’s hardware chief, John Ternus, claiming the iPhone’s current roadmap was the “most ambitious in the product’s history.” Now, leaks this week laid out that big iPhone roadmap and seem to back up...
2025-05-08 20:22
9to5Mac Daily: May 8, 2025 – Will you need an iPhone in ten years?
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsored by ...
2025-05-08 20:18
Reverse-engineering Fujitsu M7MU RELC hardware compression
This is a follow-up to the Samsung NX mini (M7MU) firmware reverse-engineering series. This part is about the proprietary LZSS compression used for the code sections in the firmware of Samsung NX mini, NX3000/NX3300 and Galaxy K Zoom. The post is docum...
2025-05-08 20:17
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iPhone release schedule shakeup, iPhone 17 Air battery life, 2025 Pride band
Benjamin and Chance talk about all the big Apple news of the week, including Apple’s latest earnings report, the new 2025 Pride band and wallpaper, and several rumors about the upcoming iPhone roadmap. Apple is apparently going to shift some of its p...
2025-05-08 20:05
Frostpunk 2 first content update delivers new map, a "gentler" difficulty, and much more
11 Bit Studios has launched the first major content update for Frostpunk 2, which includes a new difficulty setting, a fresh map, the launch of the modding tools, and more features. Read more...
2025-05-08 20:00
Users aren't thrilled, but Meta is continuing its ad push with video ads on Threads
Meta is looking for ways to modify its X alternative, Threads, and has begun testing video ads on the platform. Read more...
2025-05-08 19:44
"It's not even funny anymore." Helldivers 2 players are putting the underwhelming new Warbond on blast, and I'm with them
Helldivers 2 developer Arrowhead has finally announced the game's new Masters of Ceremony Warbond, but the disappointing look of its unlocks has left many underwhelmed.
2025-05-08 19:31
Google Chrome now uses Gemini Nano to fight online scams
Google has updated Chrome's Enhanced Protection mode. The feature uses Gemini to enable faster detection. Read more...
2025-05-08 19:26
SonicWall Patches 3 Flaws in SMA 100 Devices Allowing Attackers to Run Code as Root
SonicWall has released patches to address three security flaws affecting SMA 100 Secure Mobile Access (SMA) appliances that could be fashioned to result in remote code execution. The vulnerabilities are listed below - CVE-2025-32819 (CVSS score: 8.8) -...
2025-05-08 19:26
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Qilin Leads April 2025 Ransomware Spike with 45 Breaches Using NETXLOADER Malware
Threat actors with ties to the Qilin ransomware family have leveraged malware known as SmokeLoader along with a previously undocumented .NET compiled loader codenamed NETXLOADER as part of a campaign observed in November 2024. "NETXLOADER is a new .NET...
2025-05-08 19:17
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Qilin Ransomware Ranked Highest in April 2025 with Over 45 Data Leak Disclosures
Threat actors with ties to the Qilin ransomware family have leveraged malware known as SmokeLoader along with a previously undocumented .NET compiled loader codenamed NETXLOADER as part of a campaign observed in November 2024. "NETXLOADER is a new .NET...
2025-05-08 19:17
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Qilin Ransomware Ranked Highest in April 2025 with 72 Data Leak Disclosures
Threat actors with ties to the Qilin ransomware family have leveraged malware known as SmokeLoader along with a previously undocumented .NET compiled loader codenamed NETXLOADER as part of a campaign observed in November 2024. "NETXLOADER is a new .NET...
2025-05-08 19:17
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Rumor Replay: Major new iPhone leaks for 2026 and beyond
This is Rumor Replay, a weekly column at 9to5Mac offering a quick rundown of the most recent Apple product rumors, with analysis and commentary. Today: major leaks for iPhone 17 Air, iPhone 18 Pro, a new Air ‘Max’ size, and more spanning 2026 and b...
2025-05-08 19:02