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Wizards of the Coast released the D&D World of Warcraft Gameplay Expansion Book, available for pre‑order with a November 17 release and immediate digital access for D&D Beyond Master Tier subscribers. The book maps Azeroth’s continents and conflicts onto tabletop play, introducing 13 new subclasses for D&D’s core classes, including three Hero classes—Death Knight, Demon Hunter, and Evoker—alongside several reworked builds. While some subclasses feel fresh and engaging, others closely mirror existing D&D options, indicating uneven innovation [...]

CI Games announced a comprehensive combat overhaul for Lords of the Fallen II in a YouTube devlog series titled Lifting the Veil. The sequel now features over 30 distinct weapon movesets, doubling the variety from the 2023 original. Players can switch stances and weapons mid‑combo, access new melee abilities, and equip quickfire attacks alongside magic. Spellcasters can load up to eight spells across two catalysts, with mana replenishing automatically. The game is available for wishlist on PC, PS5, [...]

Google Photos has added a global toggle that lets users disable background music in Memories. The setting appears under Photos > Settings > Preferences > Memories and applies to all Memories, including the end‑of‑year recap. When turned off, only the original audio of any video in a Memory plays; no additional tracks are added. The update also expands the library of background music options for those who keep the feature enabled. The change is rolling out across [...]

IonQ, a trapped‑ion quantum hardware company, has signed a commercial partnership with QuantumCT, Connecticut’s public‑private quantum strategy initiative. QuantumCT will procure cloud access to IonQ’s commercial systems for regional organizations, expanding local use of trapped‑ion processors that offer all‑to‑all qubit connectivity and long coherence times. The arrangement enables developers to benchmark algorithms on real hardware without maintaining cryogenic or vacuum infrastructure, and supports a modality‑diverse computing environment alongside existing superconducting and photonic platforms. The deal marks the [...]

Cybersecurity researchers revealed a jailbreak bundle for OpenAI Codex, dubbed Haiou, that modifies the AI’s trusted instructions to inject persistent advertisements for a third‑party LLM gateway. The bundle, released on GitHub in July 2026, uses prompt‑injection techniques to alter global agent instructions, causing greetings to trigger ads for “zz.aiapi2025[.]top.” It also installs security‑focused skills for penetration testing and reverse engineering. The attack exploits Codex’s configuration files, bypassing safety guardrails and creating a new supply‑chain threat vector. [...]

IonQ has finalized an all‑stock acquisition of Zero Trust security firm Elisity, issuing $1.15 billion in common stock. The deal integrates Elisity’s asset discovery, risk assessment, and identity‑based Zero Trust platform with IonQ’s post‑quantum cryptography and quantum key distribution offerings. Sellers may receive up to $150 million more if Elisity meets revenue milestones through January 2028. The combined platform aims to protect customers against current machine‑speed attacks and future quantum threats.

Epic Games online services director Alexander Rehm criticized Valve’s recent Steam review changes, arguing they inadequately address the surge of AI‑generated “clone” and “slop” games. Rehm highlighted that Valve’s new process, which speeds reviews while adding AI disclosure requirements, still leaves many indie developers vulnerable to copycats and extortion. He contended that the platform’s stance—treating AI misuse as a law‑enforcement issue—fails to protect smaller studios, whose resources are insufficient to compete with well‑funded rivals. Valve’s leadership maintains [...]

Apple’s iOS 27.3 beta introduces Reachability for the iPhone Duo, a foldable device with a large internal display. The feature temporarily shifts the screen’s left or right side toward the opposite edge with a short swipe, enabling single‑hand access to the entire interface. Users enable it via Settings → Accessibility → Reachability. This horizontal reachability mirrors the vertical Reachability already available on other iPhones, addressing thumb‑reach limitations on the Duo’s expansive screen.