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Apple is preparing to tighten Full Disk Access controls in macOS 27.3 after AI agents exploited the permission. The update will require “very explicit user action” before an app can be granted Full Disk Access and will eliminate a loophole that logs apps requesting out‑of‑scope files, preventing them from appearing in the Settings shortcut. Developers will no longer be able to prompt users to flip a toggle automatically; instead they must guide users to the Settings pane [...]

Microsoft denied rumors that a modernized Registry Editor is slated for Windows 11, stating the recently seen app is only a sample built to demonstrate the Microsoft.UI.Reactor framework. Windows Latest initially reported the app as a real replacement, causing confusion and criticism over its unfinished look. Two Microsoft executives, VP Scott Hanselman and CVP Marcus Ash, clarified on X that the app is not a developer preview. They confirmed it was created solely for developers to see [...]

Saturday Night Live introduced a new Elon Musk impression performed by cast member Jeremy Culhane, portraying the billionaire as an awkward, desperate figure trying to win over Weekend Update hosts. The sketch follows Musk’s recent headlines, including a $500 million spend on losing midterm candidates and his announcement to pause Cybertruck production. Culhane’s Musk fumbles through a self‑deprecating line about his car flipping before being grilled by co‑host Colin Jost about Musk’s relocation to Texas to avoid California taxes, [...]

Sequoia Capital announced significant internal changes, including closing its London office, merging early‑stage and growth teams, and ending its Scouts program. The Financial Times reports these moves aim to reverse the legacy of former steward Roelof Botha, who stepped down last year. Sources say Botha favored process and hierarchy, a stance at odds with the rest of the firm. Botha’s recent appointment to SpaceX’s board, without partner approval, reportedly blindsided Sequoia partners and raised concerns about potential [...]

Speedrunners discovered multiple glitches in the Switch 2 remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, including a physics exploit that launches Link skyward, a chest‑based ceiling jump, and roll‑cancelling techniques that outpace the new sprint feature. Within days of launch, community members posted footage of these tricks, revealing ways to skip sections and potentially shave hours off completion times. The findings demonstrate the game’s unexpected mechanical quirks and the rapid evolution of speedrunning strategies. [...]

Researchers identified that synchronized minute‑by‑minute state‑of‑charge checks by battery energy storage systems and data‑center UPS units cause regular frequency sags on power grids worldwide. By deploying over 80 smart meters at Forschungszentrum Jülich, the team observed identical 60‑second drops on a local transformer, mirroring global grid data. Analysis of Irish grid records showed a fourfold increase in these sags as data‑center UPS usage rose, confirming the phenomenon’s link to synchronized battery monitoring. The findings highlight a preventable, [...]

Former PlayStation chief Shawn Layden criticized Sony’s plan to launch a pricey PS6, arguing that true innovation would come from producing a cheaper PS5 variant. He highlighted the steep price hikes for current PS5 models—$649 for the base, $599 digital, and $899 Pro—and urged Sony to reduce costs instead of iterating hardware. Layden cited past console pricing trends and the need to keep silicon and software unchanged while cutting size and price. Sony’s next console launch remains [...]

Snap Inc. unveiled its AR glasses, Specs, at a San Francisco event after a rough prototype demo at CES. The new model weighs 132 g (4.6 oz), half the original, and features spring hinges and two size options to improve comfort and reduce heat. Despite these hardware gains, the device lacks a clear use case, with Snap describing its purpose as “fun and games or productivity” in vague terms. Pre‑orders are already underway, but the $2,200 price tag raises [...]