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YouTube has launched a major mobile app redesign that replaces its five‑button navigation bar with a new layout emphasizing Shorts and content creation. The most noticeable change is the removal of the dedicated Subscriptions tab; subscribers must now swipe within the new Home screen to access their feeds. The update is rolling out via a server‑side change on Android and iOS, sparking widespread user backlash over the loss of familiar navigation and perceived prioritization of YouTube’s own [...]

Agility Robotics, a Salem‑based developer of the Digit humanoid robot, began trading on Nasdaq under the ticker “AGLT” after completing a merger with SPAC Churchill Capital Corp XI. The stock opened at $11.26, above the $10 per share SPAC price, and was $10.30 at press time. The deal raised roughly $465 million, including $201 million from a PIPE led by Foxconn. Agility’s CEO highlighted the company’s role in integrating AI into physical work and its plans to expand robot [...]

The U.K. National Cyber Security Centre warned that AI‑driven tools have accelerated zero‑day discovery, widening the window for attackers, especially on network appliances that often remain unpatched for over a year. Microsoft’s analysis of 383,000 CVEs shows median patch times of two weeks for Windows workstations but more than ten weeks for Linux servers, exposing critical systems to prolonged risk. The report highlights attackers’ focus on remote code execution, privilege escalation, and authentication bypass to maximize impact. [...]

NASA astronaut Jessica Watkins became the first Black woman to command a crewed space mission when she led SpaceX’s Crew‑13 launch to the International Space Station on Oct. 1, 2026. The six‑month mission carried Watkins, a geologist, aquanaut, former rugby player, and seasoned astronaut, alongside three other crew members. Her command follows a 2022 flight on Crew‑4, bringing her total space time to over 200 days. NASA confirmed the historic milestone in an official email, noting her experience [...]

SEALSQ, WISeQey, SEALCOIN, and Eco Wave Power signed a three‑year MoU to develop secure digital systems linking renewable‑energy production with buyers such as AI data centers. The partners showcased a digital twin that authenticates wave‑energy output and a verified‑data‑driven automated transaction platform. The collaboration will test commercial applications and consider integrating SEALSQ’s QS7001 post‑quantum secure element. No physical supply agreement or financial settlement was completed during the demonstration.

Microsoft has updated Teams to display profanity in meeting transcripts, a change aimed at improving transparency and reducing confusion over censored text. The new feature, released in the latest Teams update, automatically reveals explicit language rather than replacing it with asterisks or other placeholders. Users can toggle the setting in the transcript options, and the update applies to all Teams meetings across Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, and web clients. The move follows growing demand for clearer meeting [...]

The Hori Ocarina of Time, a controller‑instrument hybrid, is appearing sporadically in U.S. and U.K. retail outlets. In the U.S., Best Buy lists it as “coming soon,” while Target has already sold out after a brief online appearance. Walmart and Amazon currently lack stock, though they may receive it soon. In the U.K., the Nintendo Store is the primary expected source, with Australia already offering the accessory at $59.94. Buyers are urged to act quickly due to rapid [...]

Atari’s new title, Crossy Road Rush, launches exclusively on Apple Arcade, offering more than 50 hand‑curated levels that blend free‑form movement with environmental hazards and boss battles. The game supports four‑player local co‑op, online multiplayer, and additional features, all without ads or in‑app purchases thanks to its Arcade subscription model. The release expands the Crossy Road franchise into a premium, ad‑free experience, emphasizing gameplay depth over monetization.