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The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) added five new vulnerabilities to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog after a China‑linked threat actor, Flax Typhoon, abused them. The update aligns with a joint advisory from Australia, Canada, Japan, New Zealand, Spain, the U.K., and the U.S., warning of attacks by Integrity Technology Group that target eight flaws, including the five added. Exploits involve scanning, cross‑site scripting, password spraying on Microsoft Exchange, VPN persistence, and data exfiltration. Federal [...]

Jonathan Blow’s new PS5 adventure, Order of the Sinking Star, launched on the PlayStation Store and quickly became a bestseller. The title follows Blow’s acclaimed titles Braid and The Witness, offering over a thousand hand‑crafted puzzles across four distinct worlds. It holds an 86/100 Metacritic score and a 4.99/5 rating from more than 100 verified player reviews. Priced at $29.99, the game is available for purchase, with PS Plus Premium members able to cloud‑stream it on PS5 [...]

XPENG unveiled XPENG YOYO as the global brand for its robotaxi venture and launched an autonomous driving ride‑hailing mini‑program, inviting public participation via invitation codes. The move signals a transition from internal validation to real‑world testing. XPENG’s first production robotaxi, based on the GX model, rolled off the line in May 2026, and by July the company completed an end‑to‑end service cycle, including online booking, autonomous pickup, and drop‑off. By August, over 2,000 internal test rides in [...]

Sesame Street: Friends & Fun, the franchise’s first console title in 15 years, launches today on the PlayStation Store for PS5, PS4, Switch, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. The game lets players create custom characters and explore a colorful Sesame Street neighborhood, helping iconic figures organize the Big Block Party. Designed for young gamers, it features intuitive controls, local co‑op play, and over 100 minigames that blend learning with fun. Players can customize homes, interact with familiar [...]

John Cena revealed that Peacemaker is temporarily sidelined as director James Gunn prioritizes building the DC Universe with flagship heroes like Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman. Cena, who has worked closely with Gunn since 2019, explained he remains ready to reprise the role if needed but has focused on supporting Gunn’s broader projects. Gunn, now co‑CEO of DC Studios, is directing upcoming films such as Superman: Man of Tomorrow and is assembling casts for major DC icons, [...]

Samsung will enable fee‑free, cross‑border transfers of Solana‑based USDC through Samsung Wallet on 82 million compatible Galaxy devices, launching in late October. The service uses Solana infrastructure, Coinbase Prime custody, and Sui blockchain support to move digital dollars to other crypto wallets and to bank accounts in over 60 countries with a modest transfer fee. Users must meet eligibility criteria and complete identity verification. The rollout follows Samsung’s long‑standing involvement in blockchain, including its 2019 Blockchain Keystore and [...]

BrainChip Holdings Ltd, a Sydney‑based neuromorphic chip developer, has intensified outreach to developers and investors amid a broader slump in semiconductor stocks. The company focuses on low‑power, event‑driven processors that emulate brain‑like signal processing for edge applications such as sensors, wearables, vehicles and defense systems. Over the past month, BrainChip has showcased its Akida technology at industry events, including an ASX‑hosted webinar, and has highlighted its licensing model and development boards. The push aims to attract attention [...]

Forza Horizon 6 will launch on PlayStation 5 on 26 January 2027, delayed from the original 2024 schedule. The PC and Xbox versions released in May, but the PS5 release is postponed to early 2027, with early access available from 21 January for Premium Edition buyers at £110. The Premium Edition also includes the first paid expansion, while a free update will be released for all players. The PS5 build supports 30 FPS at 4K in Quality mode and 60 FPS in Performance mode, [...]