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New software dependency validation process increases speeds by 54x
Japanese computer scientists from Waseda University have developed mkcheck2, a new tool that dramatically accelerates software build dependency verification using eBPF-based system call tracing. Dependency specification management is a significant challenge in software development, accounting for more than half of all build errors in large projects, making this innovation particularly important for development teams working…
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Reminder: These 3 PS5, PS4 Games Will Be Delisted or Disabled in October 2026
Push Square highlights three gaming-related changes scheduled for October 2026: Fortnite’s Rocket Racing mode will be removed, Tower of Fantasy’s PS4 version will go offline, and Call of Duty: Warzone will be discontinued on PS4. The changes matter because affected players may lose access to specific online features or entire game versions, although some progress…
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Michigan college president urges ‘it’s incumbent upon’ higher education leaders to lower tuition every year
Adrian College President Jeffrey Docking has urged university leaders to reduce tuition annually, arguing that Syracuse University’s near-$100,000 cost of attendance reflects a wider structural crisis in American higher education. He said institutions must work together to re-engineer their operations as students increasingly question the value of degrees and colleges face falling enrolment. Syracuse has…
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Cricut launches home sticker printers, including model that cuts custom shapes
Cricut has launched two compact machines for printing personalised stickers and photos at home: the StickerPix Print and StickerPix Print + Cut. The larger model also cuts stickers into custom shapes, expanding beyond Cricut’s pre-cut formats and potentially making small-scale sticker production easier. Both machines use dye-sublimation printing and add a protective laminate layer, making…
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King reaches Swedish staff deal, cancelling planned strike
King, the Microsoft-owned developer of Candy Crush, has signed a collective bargaining agreement covering its Swedish employees, preventing a planned strike. The agreement matters because it gives staff more formal influence over working conditions and advance information about workplace changes, including reorganisations, amid continuing layoffs across Microsoft’s gaming divisions. The deal was signed with Unionen…
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ShinyHunters tells The Reg: We hacked the FBI to ‘protect our business’
ShinyHunters, a data theft and extortion group, told The Register it hacked an FBI employment portal to defend its reputation and demonstrate its capabilities. The FBI confirmed a breach affecting FBIJobs.gov was under investigation, making the incident significant because criminals may have accessed highly sensitive information about current, former and prospective employees. The group claimed…
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Google-backed energy outfit brings 33 MW of 4 GW geothermal potential online in Utah
Fervo Energy, a Google-backed enhanced geothermal systems provider, has begun supplying electricity from its Cape Station power plant in Beaver County, Utah, with the first 33 MW unit reaching commercial operation this week. This milestone represents a significant advancement for geothermal technology, which Google has promoted since 2008 as a renewable energy source to power…
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Burnham pledges extra £210m towards regenerating boarded-up high streets
The UK government has pledged an additional £210m to help communities revive struggling high streets by converting empty shops, pubs, clubs and other derelict buildings into community hubs, cafés, shared workspaces and health centres. Andy Burnham said the funding would give local people more control over regeneration and help restore pride in town centres hollowed…
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Microsoft drops Copilot+ branding for new Surface laptops
Microsoft has discontinued the “Copilot+ PC” branding on its new Surface laptops announced this week, despite the devices meeting all technical specifications for the label. The move marks a significant departure from Microsoft’s two-year marketing initiative to establish AI PCs as a distinct product category. Microsoft’s Surface VP confirmed the new models—Surface Pro 12-inch and…
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Phones don’t have lights
The Vergecast episode covers Meta’s latest announcements at Meta Connect 2026, including the Muse AI assistant and new hardware, whilst addressing privacy concerns surrounding wearable cameras. Zuckerberg defends Ray-Ban Meta glasses by highlighting their notification light for photography, contrasting with phones’ lack of such an indicator. The episode explores whether consumers will trust Meta sufficiently…