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A security researcher demonstrated that a series of logic flaws in Microsoft Edge could allow a malicious web page to escape the browser sandbox and run code on a Windows system, without any memory corruption. The exploit, built in under 100 lines, was showcased at the Pwn2Own Berlin contest, where it earned a $175,000 prize. Microsoft patched the vulnerabilities the day after the contest, and the fixed Edge version is already available to users. The chain reveals [...]

TrendForce reports that Apple’s iPhone Duo will ship 5 million units by the end of 2026, capturing 24.8 % of the foldable smartphone market. The firm projects the segment to grow to 23.5 million shipments in 2027, with Apple’s share rising to 29.8 %. Samsung is expected to decline to 31.9 %, while Huawei falls to 21.3 %. Apple’s advantage lies in its integrated chips, OS, and developer ecosystem, which could shift focus from form‑factor to multitasking efficiency.

Christopher Miglino, CEO of Axe Compute, argues that as AI infrastructure expands, it will also underpin future quantum computing. He stresses the need for dedicated GPU environments to meet enterprises’ demands for performance, security, and compliance, especially for sensitive workloads like finance and pharma. Miglino explains that shared cloud models will remain viable, but dedicated compute offers control over cryptographic implementations and network segmentation—critical as quantum threats could compromise current public‑key systems. Axe Compute’s services, Axe Access [...]

Canadian Space Agency astronaut Joshua Kutryk will conduct his first spacewalk on the International Space Station (ISS) on Oct. 29, marking Canada’s first EVA in seven years. Joined by NASA’s Anil Menon, the pair will deploy the seventh and eighth International Space Station Roll‑Out Solar Arrays (iROSAs), boosting the ISS’s power from 160 kW to roughly 215 kW—a 30% increase. The EVA will last about 6 hours 45 minutes, with Canadarm2 and Canadian capcom Jenni Gibbons providing critical support. [...]

In Phantom Blade Zero, players must locate a rare Flesh Lily to aid Yu’er’s father. The lily appears only after defeating the boss Hua, “Deadly Betrothed,” near Valley Sha‑Chi Tower in the Weeping Creek Valley. Players navigate a slide, avoid red‑flower traps, and practice parrying to overcome Hua’s grab attack. Upon victory, the twin lilies drop; one is handed to Yu’er, the other kept for later quests. The article also hints at a cell key to find later. [...]

Sean Endicott, a seasoned News Writer at Windows Central, has reported on Microsoft’s software and hardware since 2017, covering Windows 11, Surface devices, Microsoft 365, AI initiatives, and broader ecosystem developments. He authors the weekly Windows Wrap column, curating key stories and contextualizing them within the PC landscape. Endicott holds a First Class degree in Broadcast Journalism from Nottingham Trent University and brings experience from live production and media. Outside tech, he coaches youth American football in [...]

Apple released updated versions of its 70W and 140W power adapters and the World Travel Adapter Kit, alongside a new Power Adapter Extension Cable that has been unavailable for roughly two years. The company attributes the changes to “updated regulations,” prompting a redesign of the adapters’ specifications and packaging. The new extension cable offers users greater flexibility for international travel, while the updated adapters comply with revised safety and environmental standards. Apple’s support page details the new [...]

The Trump administration announced a rollback of EPA methane standards that were set in 2024 to curb oil and gas emissions. The proposed changes would eliminate bans on routine flaring, weaken super‑emitter monitoring, and exempt low‑producing wells from leak inspections—well sites that contribute about half of sector emissions. Sierra Club leaders across Texas, New Mexico, and Pennsylvania condemned the move, citing health risks and the need for enforceable regulations. The rollback threatens to reverse progress made under [...]