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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…
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Georgia business owner alleges police used plate cameras to retaliate against him
Georgia business owner Tyler Murkerson has sued Flock and the Coweta County Sheriff’s Office, alleging deputies used license plate cameras to track him without proper justification and retaliated against him after he sued over excessive force. The case raises questions about safeguards on automated licence plate reader searches and the oversight of police surveillance. Murkerson…
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Greta Gerwig channels Bowie in psychedelic The Magician’s Nephew trailer
Netflix has released the first trailer for Greta Gerwig’s Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew, a psychedelic adaptation inspired by 1960s David Bowie. The film marks Gerwig’s next project after Barbie and is significant as the first Netflix film planned for a wide theatrical release. Set in postwar 1950s London, the story follows Digory Kirke and Polly…
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Hiyd sensor adds health tracking to watches people already own
Hiyd is developing a small health sensor that attaches to the back of a watch, allowing people to track biometrics without replacing a watch they already like. Founder Salah Batroukh says the company aims to make health monitoring unobtrusive, combining a traditional watch’s appearance with functions associated with fitness trackers. The disc attaches using microsuction,…
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Zimbabwean author Simbarashe Kundizeza denies using AI to write prize-winning story
Zimbabwean author Simbarashe Kundizeza denies using generative AI to write his short story *The Blue Fighter*, which won the Caine Prize for African writers on 6 October. The dispute matters because the allegations have prompted the prize organisers to review the case and raised questions about how reliably AI detectors can judge literary work. Five…
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Ace Combat Zero gets its own standalone app on Steam, freeing it from the 136GB install of Ace Combat 8
Bandai Namco says Ace Combat Zero will become a standalone Steam app, allowing players to download and launch the game without installing Ace Combat 8. The change addresses complaints about bundling the older game with a much larger release. Zero is a 3.2GB port of a 2006 PlayStation 2 game, while Ace Combat 8 requires…
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Save up to 20 percent on gift cards for REI, Barnes & Noble, and more
Google Play is offering discounts of up to 20 per cent on selected gift cards until 19 October. The deals let shoppers save at several retailers, making them useful for purchases beyond specific discounted products. Offers include 20 per cent off a $50 Barnes & Noble card and a $100 REI card, plus 10 per…
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Netflix layoffs affect four scripted TV directors and three managers
Netflix’s ongoing layoffs have reached its scripted television division, with four director-level executives and three managers among those leaving. The departures come as the company contends with slower growth and stronger competition, and looks for new series to match the cultural impact of earlier hits. The directors are Lisa Lang McMullen, James Oh, Carolina Garcia…
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Epic’s AI-written store launcher starts faster than Steam, company says
Epic Games has released a preview of a redesigned Epic Games Store launcher, saying it was created through AI-assisted “vibe coding” and runs faster than Steam in some tasks. The approach has drawn attention because AI-generated code can be harder to maintain and may carry security risks, concerns that matter for software handling purchases. Epic…