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ICO reprimands Met Police over unapproved use of retail crime platform
The Information Commissioner’s Office has reprimanded the Metropolitan Police and issued an enforcement notice after officers used the Auror retail crime platform without formal approval or required data protection checks. The case highlights gaps in the force’s oversight of third-party technology and raises concerns about how people’s personal information is handled. Between March 2023 and…
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Prompt injection can sway Jev decision models despite safety claims
Security researchers found that Jev, a decision model from TypeSafe AI, can be manipulated through indirect prompt injection, despite claims that it cannot hallucinate or make type errors. Their tests suggest decision models face risks similar to text-generating language models, so the findings temper claims of greater safety while leaving their potential cost and performance…
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‘Garry’s Mod’ Creator Issues Dire Update on Spiritual Sequel: ‘It Hasn’t Been Going Well’
Garry Newman says S&box, Facepunch Studios’ spiritual successor to Garry’s Mod, has struggled to attract and retain players since its April launch. He acknowledged poor reviews and said the studio had focused too much on development tools instead of the game experience, prompting a broad reset. Facepunch plans to strengthen the core sandbox with more…
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Starlink restrictions disrupt Ukrainian drone missions as WhatsApp adds guest calls
Ukrainian forces say unexpected network limits disrupted drone operations against Russian supply lines and drones. WhatsApp is adding browser access for guests, while Epic Games previews a redesigned launcher and Mike Flanagan’s Carrie adaptation premieres.
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‘Full House’ Star Jodie Sweetin Says Dave Coulier is ‘Doing Great’ Following ‘Tough Battle’ with Cancer
Jodie Sweetin says her “Full House” co-star Dave Coulier is doing well, eight months after he announced he was in remission from tongue cancer. She recently spent a weekend with him and Andrea Barber, and said the time together over coffee meant a great deal after his difficult treatment. Sweetin said the cast remain close…
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Marvel TV Boss Finally Addresses the Future of the MCU’s Best Horror Franchise
Marvel TV boss Brad Winderbaum says he wants to make a follow-up to Werewolf by Night, giving fans an encouraging update after years of uncertainty. The 2022 special’s distinctive horror style and positive reception have helped make it a standout part of the MCU. Winderbaum told ComicBook that a second season or a “Part Two”…
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Ex-Overwatch director Jeff Kaplan ignores everything about the hero shooter after his ‘almost clinical’ departure 5 years ago: ‘I don’t search for my name in Overwatch. I don’t search for Overwatch. I sort of just disconnect.’
Former Overwatch director Jeff Kaplan says he has deliberately disengaged from the game and does not follow news or search for his name in connection with it. His comments shed light on how completely he has distanced himself from the project since leaving Blizzard five years ago. Kaplan described his departure as “almost clinical” and…
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Cisco patches exploited email flaw enabling unauthenticated attackers to gain root access
Cisco has urged customers to patch a critical vulnerability in its Secure Email Gateway (SEG) after attackers exploited it before a fix was available. The flaw lets an unauthenticated attacker gain root access by sending an email with a malicious attachment, putting affected organisations’ email systems at risk. Tracked as CVE-2026-76519, the bug has a…
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James Mangold’s DC Horror Movie ‘Swamp Thing’ Is Officially Happening
DC Studios co-chief Peter Safran says James Mangold’s Swamp Thing film is still moving forward, confirming the director remains involved. The update matters because the project was announced years ago with few details, leaving fans uncertain whether it would be made. The studio is waiting for Mangold to deliver a screenplay; Safran said the filmmaker…