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QuDef, a Dutch quantum‑security firm, and Singapore’s The Thought Projects (TTP) signed a memorandum of understanding to introduce QuDef’s SQOUT quantum security assessment platform to Singapore and the wider Asia‑Pacific region. The partnership merges SQOUT’s threat‑intelligence and risk‑scoring tools with TTP’s laboratory testing of quantum key distribution (QKD) systems, enabling governments, critical‑infrastructure operators, and enterprises to validate the real‑world security of deployed quantum communications beyond theoretical proofs. The collaboration aims to strengthen trust in quantum‑safe solutions across [...]

The eight‑episode Friday the 13th prequel, released on Peacock and Sky/NOW, follows Pamela Voorhees (Linda Cardellini) as she confronts her son Jason and a new conspiracy at Camp Crystal Lake. Despite a long, troubled production, the series focuses on Pamela’s descent into violence, offering limited scares, minimal nudity, and a reliance on digital gore. The show’s narrative shifts, adding a Stranger Things‑style mystery that alienates longtime fans and fails to deliver the franchise’s signature thrills. [...]

One More Level’s historical action RPG Valor Mortis launched today on the PlayStation Store, priced at $39.99 for the standard edition and $59.99 for the Deluxe Edition. Set in an alternate 19th‑century Europe, the game follows William, a Grande Armée soldier resurrected with a plague‑infused power. Critics have praised its blend of historical narrative, horror, and supernatural elements, awarding the PS5 version a Metacritic score of 77/100 from 39 reviews. The title is available for purchase at 10 a.m. [...]

Dan Houser, former Rockstar co‑founder, revealed in a new IGN interview that the iconic GTA 3 box art was redesigned at the last minute after 9/11. Stephen Bliss created the new cover in two evenings, removing burning buildings that would have been offensive in the wake of the attacks. The game launched in October 2001, and sales continued steadily through early 2002. Houser also discussed other Rockstar projects, but the box‑art change remains a notable post‑9/11 decision.

Oppo announced ColorOS 17, its Android 17 update, and listed devices slated for the rollout. The update focuses on smoother performance and AI features, introducing Liquid Glass design elements called Flow and a Luminous Rendering Engine for responsive animations. It claims 55% more stable app launches and 25% better memory retention. AI enhancements include AI Mind Space, AI Mind Pilot, AI Mind Suggest, and an AI Photo Agent. Global rollout begins October 29, with over a dozen [...]

Quantum Design Oxford awarded the 2026 Nicholas Kurti Science Prize to Dr. Chunyu Guo, a W2 Research Group Leader at the Max Planck Institute for the Structure and Dynamics of Matter. Guo’s prize‑winning work explores quantum behavior in kagome metals, uncovering many‑body quantum interference, long‑range coherent charge transport, and electronic order under extreme conditions. The €15,000 award includes conference support, recognizing his contributions to correlated topological matter and unconventional superconductors.

Nvidia’s flagship RTX 5090 is reportedly being discontinued, according to GPU leaker zed__wang on X/Twitter. The leak states that all future GB202 die supplies will be reserved for RTX Pro GPUs, effectively ending the 9‑inch‑wide die’s use in the 5090. The RTX 5090, launched in January 2025 for $1,999, has already seen its price surge to nearly $10,000, while the RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell costs about $18,000. Nvidia has not confirmed the claim, and the company has historically shifted production toward data‑center [...]

Janet Varney, the voice of Korra, said she was “shattered” after watching the pilot of Avatar: Seven Havens, a series set 225 years after The Legend of Korra. The new show portrays Korra as a villain blamed for a catastrophe, sparking emotional distress for Varney and fans who defend the character. Varney expressed concern over how the show’s narrative could affect Korra’s legacy and the audience’s perception. The series airs weekly on Paramount Plus.