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IDEMIA Secure Transactions partnered with South Korean operator KT to pilot SIM‑based post‑quantum cryptography (PQC) for defense communications under the 2026 PQC Pilot Conversion Project. The collaboration, led by the Ministry of Science and ICT and KISA, implements both NIST‑standardized and Korean PQC algorithms on a Quantum‑Resistant SIM platform, potentially delivering Korea’s first smart‑card running KpqC 1. The broader pilot will evaluate PQC across defense PCs, surveillance gear, drones, and 5G networks, demonstrating quantum‑safe key management in critical [...]

Apple’s iPhone Duo, the company’s first foldable smartphone unveiled at the Surprise and Shine event, is already facing durability complaints. Bloomberg reports that a subset of early owners experienced screen cracks within hours or days, often hearing a loud “crunch” before the damage appears. Additional reports describe display malfunctions and pronounced creases running down the middle of the $2,000 folding panel. Apple acknowledged the problem, telling Bloomberg it is “aware of an issue impacting the inner display [...]

Legendary Journey composer Austin Wintory released a 20‑minute video of early musical drafts he had envisioned for the cancelled Mass Effect 5. He had been in talks with BioWare and EA to score the game, describing the project as his “career’s biggest dream.” The compositions blend synths and orchestral elements, echoing the original Jack Wall/Sam Hulick style while adding deeper analog textures. Wintory’s work, shared without narrative context, offers fans a glimpse of a soundtrack that never materialized as the franchise was [...]

Francis Lawrence, known for directing the Hunger Games franchise, discussed his favorite video games in an IGN interview while promoting his upcoming Netflix prequel Sunrise on the Reaping, slated for November release. Lawrence, who is also attached to Netflix’s long‑awaited live‑action BioShock adaptation, cited Metal Gear Solid, BioShock, Call of Duty and the original Grand Theft Auto as his top picks. He noted the unfortunate timing of GTA 6’s launch, which coincides with Sunrise on the Reaping, and [...]

OEDRO released three bolt‑on accessories for 2019‑2026 Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra trucks to address common owner frustrations. The Running Boards add 6‑inch carbon‑steel steps that bolt onto the rocker panel, eliminating the need to climb the cab. All‑Weather Floor Mats, made from TPE, fit the interior exactly and channel mud, sand, and water away from the carpet. The 2‑in‑1 Under‑Seat Storage Box converts the rear seat cavity into organized compartments for tools and gear. Together, the [...]

Apple released updates for iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, tvOS, visionOS and Safari, addressing 329 security vulnerabilities and 1,265 CVE entries. The patches include a CoreMedia flaw (CVE‑2026‑86990) that could let a malicious app capture camera footage on iPhone, iPad, Mac or Vision Pro without consent, and an Apple Intelligence bug (CVE‑2026‑86987) that permits remote extraction of user data on supported devices. A Siri weakness in macOS Tahoe (CVE‑2026‑43736) and several WebKit issues that enable arbitrary code execution [...]

Absolutely Games’ new tile‑laying puzzle title, Fangtopia, launched today on the PlayStation Store for PS5 owners. The game places players in a spooky yet cozy world where they build hex‑grid landscapes around a castle, using six terrain tiles—fields, towns, mountains, forests, railroads, and rivers—to score points and unlock landmarks. Three modes—Fangtopia, Island, and Ghoulish—offer varying challenges, while an optional ASMR audio setting enhances relaxation. The title aims to blend whimsical monster themes with strategic puzzle gameplay. [...]

On October 26 2004 NASA’s Cassini spacecraft performed its second flyby of Saturn’s moon Titan, approaching to within 745 miles (1,200 km) – roughly 300 times closer than its July 3 encounter. From this altitude Cassini captured hundreds of high‑resolution images, delivering the first detailed views of Titan’s surface. The photos revealed a continent‑sized bright region named Xanadu, along with apparent mountain ranges, a large basin and smooth plains, confirming that Titan’s hazy atmosphere concealed a complex, Earth‑like terrain. These observations also [...]