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Palo Alto Networks released patches for a high‑severity remote code execution flaw (CVE‑2026‑0322, CVSS 8.6) affecting PAN‑OS on PA‑Series, VM‑Series, and Panorama firewalls. The vulnerability allows authenticated attackers with network access to run arbitrary code as root via the management interface, with no special configuration required. The company noted limited exploitation and advised restricting management access to trusted IPs or a jump box. Patches are available in updated PAN‑OS releases, and the issue is listed in CISA’s [...]

ZeroTier released Release Candidate 3 (RC3) of its ZeroTier Quantum platform, the first software‑defined end‑to‑end quantum‑secure networking solution. RC3 adds support for Windows, macOS, Linux, and Android clients, introduces credential‑based device enrollment, controlled software delivery, and audit‑level security event generation. The update incorporates post‑quantum algorithms ML‑KEM‑1024, ML‑DSA‑87, and AES‑256‑GCM, and is undergoing customer testing as the company moves toward production readiness. The platform can be deployed as a managed service, sovereign, or air‑gapped environment. [...]

The Pokémon Center has released a new Christmas-themed merchandise line, featuring ornaments, apparel, pins, and other collectibles exclusive to its stores. The collection, described as high‑quality and festive, is available alongside previous years’ items and is expected to be discounted during the upcoming November sales period. Fans can also find similar items on Amazon and other retailers, but the Pokémon Center’s exclusive range is highlighted for its superior craftsmanship and limited availability.

Australian studio House House announced that its co‑op puzzle game Big Walk will not launch on Xbox Series X/S. The decision follows the studio’s support for the Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) movement, which lists Microsoft and Xbox as priority targets. Big Walk debuted on PC, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch 2, receiving a 91 Metacritic score and a 9/10 IGN review. House House stated it will release the title on Xbox only once Microsoft is removed from the BDS [...]

Opera has relaunched its Opera Air browser with a minimalist redesign aimed at enhancing focus. The update keeps a clean interface, adding optional sidebar tools for messaging and social media. New wallpapers adapt to light and dark themes, while built‑in ad blocking and a free VPN improve speed and privacy. Soundscapes, including new original tracks like Hyperfocus, and customizable break reminders with breathing exercises and neck stretches are retained. Opera Air remains free for macOS and Windows [...]

Apple released the 4th‑generation Apple TV 4K with an A19 chip, 128 GB storage, and continued controller support, promising improved gaming performance. However, the device remains limited to 4K at 60 fps, lacks Just‑In‑Time compilation, and offers insufficient storage for modern titles. Its $299 price point and absence of variable refresh rates make it unattractive to core gamers. Consequently, the Apple TV 4K is better suited as a streaming box than a serious gaming platform.

German startup TimeTeller has launched a saliva‑based circadian rhythm test kit aimed at personalizing cancer treatment timing. CEO Angela Relógio, a physicist‑engineer and former oncology researcher, warns that the kit is not a standalone treatment guide but a tool for clinical studies. The company, founded after her discovery linking side‑effects to treatment timing, has partnered with Techniker Krankenkasse to reimburse tests for cancer patients and plans to expand coverage to its 12 million members. TimeTeller’s goal is to [...]

In the sandbox shooter Wardogs, the Blue Team (Lonestar) has historically struggled, winning only about 10% of matches during the “Blue Team bad” meme. Recent community efforts have raised its win rate to roughly 15%, though Red and Green still dominate at 36% and 49% respectively. Developers attribute the disparity to early alpha spawn advantages and player migration, and plan to relocate spawns on the Bakuriani map in Season 2 to level the field. The game’s color psychology [...]