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A hacker collective named Calif released a video on X showing a jailbreak that persists on an iPhone 18 Pro even with Apple’s Lockdown Mode enabled after installing iOS 27.2. The demonstration involved sending a PDF via AirDrop, navigating to Settings, dismissing a Lockdown warning, and completing the update while the jailbreak remained active. Apple had claimed a 100 % protection rate since 2022, but the exploit suggests vulnerabilities remain. Calif stated it was disclosing flaws to Apple and [...]

TechCrunch Founder Summit 2026 opened at 9 a.m. ET in Boston’s SoWa Power Station, drawing founders, investors, and startup leaders for a full day of panels, roundtables, and networking. The event featured expert speakers such as Toast’s Steve Fredette, Techable Ventures’ Amulya Vishwanath, and NEA’s Hunter Worland, covering topics from fundraising and product‑market fit to AI opportunities and scaling strategies. Attendees could secure discounted passes before 9 a.m., with the final registration deadline at the event’s start. [...]

GlobalLogic partnered with Haystack Robotics to create an autonomous mobile UV disinfection robot for hospitals. Developed during the COVID‑19 pandemic, the robot uses real‑time perception, edge intelligence, and navigation to deliver hospital‑grade sanitization with minimal human intervention. Designed as an expandable platform, its modular architecture separates the mobility track from the UV payload, enabling future adaptations. The system includes autonomous navigation and a “follow‑me” mode for caregivers, addressing the complex, human‑dense environments of healthcare facilities. [...]

Bethesda’s upcoming title, The Elder Scrolls VI: Sentinel, is confirmed to be set in Hammerfell, though details on its release remain sparse. The game could launch in 2028 or 2029, potentially aligning with Microsoft’s next‑gen console Project Helix. If Sentinel becomes a day‑one title or an Xbox exclusive, it would mark the franchise’s second console‑only release, following Morrowind and Oblivion. The decision carries significant weight for Microsoft’s strategy to drive console sales and leverage a flagship IP. [...]

Quantum Base has been awarded a £700,000 UKRI Future Leaders Fellowship Grant to fund a four‑year research programme, Q‑MAT, focused on developing quantum materials for its Q‑ID authentication technology. The grant, awarded to Dr William Thom, Head of Materials Science, will cover roughly 70 % of the cost of a dedicated research team and is non‑dilutive. The programme will explore glass, metals and polymers as substrates, potentially expanding Q‑ID’s market into aerospace, high‑tech manufacturing and polymer banknotes. Intellectual [...]

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YouTuber Jesse Richards has repurposed an iMac G4 as a HomeView display by mirroring a MacBook screen. Using custom software he developed, the MacBook streams the HomeView output to the iMac, effectively turning the vintage machine into a home server or display. The project showcases how classic Apple hardware can be revitalized for modern smart‑home applications, offering a low‑cost, nostalgic alternative to new devices. The software is publicly available, encouraging community experimentation.

Revolut’s secondary share sale has lifted the British fintech’s valuation to $115 billion, a 53% increase from last year’s price. The deal, led by Glade Brook Capital Partners, Coatue, Durable Capital Partners, T. Rowe Price Associates, and Baillie Gifford, did not inject new capital but confirmed investor confidence. Founded in 2015, Revolut now serves over 80 million retail customers in 40+ countries and operates banking licences in the UK, Mexico, Australia, New Zealand, France, Colombia, and Argentina. The company has [...]