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Cybersecurity researchers uncovered three AI‑driven cyber attacks on Japanese organizations in 2026. The first used CyberStrikeAI, deploying 44 autonomous agents to automate reconnaissance, exploitation, and reporting, targeting at least 16 Japanese firms. A second campaign combined human operators with a large‑language model to plan attacks and harvest inference capacity, stealing GIS data and credentials. The third involved AI‑assisted tool development for attacks on edge devices worldwide. The incidents illustrate AI’s role in scaling and streamlining sophisticated intrusion [...]

PlayStation Game Size reported that GTA 6 will require a 210‑gigabyte download on the PS5, roughly double the 105‑gigabyte size of GTA 5 on PC and exceeding Red Dead Redemption 2’s 150 GB. The figure is unconfirmed and may vary between PS5 and Xbox Series X, as well as between download and install sizes. GTA 6 pre‑loading opens on November 12, a week before the November 19 launch, allowing players to begin downloading early.

Ford’s upcoming Fathom electric pickup will feature an integrated bidirectional charging system that eliminates the need for an external inverter, potentially reducing costs for consumers. The truck, slated for 2027, is expected to start at an MSRP of $28,350 and can deliver up to 10 kW of AC power to a home. Ford’s model e manager Kay Hart highlighted that the built‑in system could lower overall expenses, making home backup power and time‑of‑day rate savings more accessible. The [...]

Funcom’s new open‑world survival title, Aloft, will launch on PlayStation 5 in early 2027, aligning with the game’s full 1.0 release on PC after six years of development. The game, already in Steam Early Access since January 2025, features floating islands, skyship construction, and cooperative exploration. Astrolabe Interactive has delivered five major updates adding wildlife, puzzles, combat tweaks, glider customization, and ecosystem restoration. The PS5 version will bundle all Early Access content and future updates. Pricing, editions, and exact [...]

Samsung has begun a late‑stage rollout of One UI 9, the Android 17‑based interface, to a broad swath of its recent Galaxy lineup. The update, first launched with the Galaxy S26 in September, now covers flagship models and many mid‑range devices, notably the Galaxy A57 and A37. While most phones receive the update globally, some models are still regionally limited. Samsung plans to extend the rollout further, with additional devices expected to join the list in coming weeks. [...]

Global Quantum Intelligence released its Q3 2026 Quantum State of Play, highlighting a shift toward mega‑round capital inflows, corporate consolidation, and a move from first‑generation hardware to fault‑tolerant modular architectures. The report cites major deals—IonQ’s acquisition of Oxford Ionics, Google’s Atlantic Quantum partnership, D‑Wave’s merger with QCI, and Intel’s $2.3 billion purchase of Classiq—alongside public‑market raises from IonQ, Quantinuum, and PsiQuantum. It also details accelerated Q‑Day timelines, new quantum error‑correction codes reducing qubit overhead, and governments tightening post‑quantum migration [...]

Capcom executive producer Jun Takeuchi revealed that the Resident Evil franchise’s overarching narrative will reach its conclusion within the next decade, following a ten‑year strategy first outlined during the planning of Resident Evil 2 Remake. Takeuchi explained that the series has expanded organically with each title and that the release of Requiem marks the end of the first decade, with a final resolution expected in the next ten years. He confirmed that several new games will launch before the story [...]

Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman disclosed that Apple will launch its first OLED‑touchscreen MacBook Pro models at the upcoming “Pro and Tell” event. The 14‑inch version is slated for $2,899 and the 16‑inch for at least $3,399, marking a $700 price jump from last month’s M5 Pro lineup. The new laptops will feature thinner bezels, a lighter chassis, a redesigned hinge, and an improved cooling system that channels airflow through the hinge. Apple will continue selling non‑touch models alongside [...]