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Dynamic Creatures announced a partnership with Sixth Wall Studio, Hasbro’s AI studio launched in June 2026, to create interactive robots that embody Hasbro characters. The collaboration will merge Dynamic Creatures’ mobile, expressive robots with Sixth Wall’s CharacterOS authoring and behavioral licensing, enabling characters to greet guests, remember them, and guide adventures in theme parks, resorts, hotels, cruise ships and retail venues. The first robot, Hugo, already demonstrates free movement and facial expression using the SnowJay platform’s 43 [...]

Git has patched a critical vulnerability (CVE‑2026‑111760) that allowed malicious repositories to execute code on systems performing recursive clones with submodules. The flaw stemmed from an integer truncation in Git’s index handling; an excessively long path could bypass safety checks, be shortened to “.git”, and replace a submodule’s .git file with a symlink to attacker‑controlled hooks. When Git later accessed the submodule, the malicious hooks ran automatically. The issue was addressed in Git 2.56.1 and back‑ported to [...]

Installation crews from Fermilab, CERN and the Sanford Underground Research Facility have begun assembling the steel frames for DUNE’s two far‑detector cryostats deep underground in Lead, South Dakota. The structures will enclose roughly 17,000 tons of liquid argon each, creating the massive, ultra‑cold vessels needed for the Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment. The experiment will fire a neutrino beam 1,300 km from Fermilab to the detectors, with a near detector measuring the beam before travel. CERN is supplying more than [...]

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake removes several Easter‑egg references to Super Mario Bros. and to Zelda: Skyward Sword that appeared in the 3DS version. Series producer Eiji Aonuma explained to Game Informer that the original game, developed alongside Super Mario 64, included character portraits and design nods to Mario, Peach and Luigi, as well as Skyward Sword artwork, but the new release aims to avoid moments that could pull players out of the experience. The team decided [...]

Apple’s redesigned MacBook Pro launch featured a live, four‑hour songwriting session with British artist Labrinth, streamed from the company’s Tower Theatre store in Los Angeles. During the event, Labrinth composed and produced a new track while answering audience questions on YouTube. The finished song will debut on Apple Music and other streaming platforms, though release times may differ slightly across services. The collaboration showcases Apple’s commitment to integrating creative content with its hardware promotion, offering fans a unique behind‑the‑scenes experience. [...]

Tim Pawlenty, chief executive of the Solar Energy Industries Association, issued a statement after the bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act cleared its first procedural hurdle in the Senate. The legislation, which the SEIA says will lower energy costs, modernize the grid and expand domestic energy production, has drawn letters of support from more than 300 solar and storage firms urging rapid enactment. SEIA’s analysis projects the bill could unlock 167 gigawatts of new solar capacity between 2028 [...]

New York has launched a registration portal for large frontier AI developers, including Anthropic and OpenAI, under the RAISE Act, which takes effect January 1, 2027. The law requires companies with over $500 million in annual revenue to publish safety frameworks, report critical incidents within 72 hours, and release public model transparency reports. The Office of Digital Innovation, Governance, Integrity, and Trust (DIGIT) will enforce the act, with penalties up to $3 million for repeated violations. Governor Kathy Hochul also unveiled [...]

PlayStation has cancelled Fairgames, an online multiplayer shooter being developed by its Montreal‑based subsidiary Haven Studios. The project, announced in 2023 as part of Sony’s live‑service strategy, aimed to blend PvP and PvE heist‑extraction gameplay where players would rob wealthy targets and redistribute wealth. Executives Sean Decker and John Doyle cited mixed player‑feedback from a large‑scale playtest and under‑performance against retention goals as reasons for the decision, noting the challenging market for competitive shooters. No layoffs will [...]