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Succession creator Jesse Armstrong continues to skewer the world of the awfully rich (and richly awful) with his new tech bro satire Mountainhead.

Skipping theaters, the new movie premiered on Max on Saturday, May 31, with a linear broadcast on HBO that evening. Since release, the film has shot up the Max charts and is currently enjoying the global top spot.

And while audiences can’t stream the Succession follow-up quick enough, critics are loving what is fast becoming one of the best Max movies around at the moment, with the film currently sitting at a very respectable 79% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

Armstrong’s latest dark comedy follows a group of Musk/Bezos/Zuckerberg types as they meet at one of their number's secluded mountain retreat while the world faces AI-fueled turmoil that they may have played a not-insignificant part in creating.

Jason Schwartzman pops his head above the Wes Anderson parapet to play Hugo, the owner of the lodge looking to impress his billionaire buddies. Steve Carell, meanwhile, portrays Randall, the elder statesman of the group and an early tech mogul who has been raking it in since before the rest of the group were born.

Cory Michael Smith’s Venis is the wealthiest of the bunch and the owner of the social media platform at the center of the storm of disinformation engulfing the globe, while Ramy Youssef’s Jeff is an AI pioneer on the outs with some of the gang.

After four seasons of the critically acclaimed Succession, expectations were high for Armstrong and HBO’s next collaboration, and Francesca Orsi, EVP of Programming at the network is confident their continued partnership will deliver, saying: “We’re ecstatic to be back in business with the singular talent Jesse Armstrong [...].’ Jesse once again raises the bar with a bold examination of modern greed, power and male ambition. That this feature serves as his directorial debut will only elevate what is already thrilling on the page, and we couldn’t be more excited to share this timely film with the world.”

What are the critics saying about Mountainhead?

As you’d expect with a high Rotten Tomatoes score, critics have plenty of praise for the film, with Globe and Mail commenting on the quality of the "inventively profane” dialogue which is “as enjoyable as Succession’s at its most absurd,” while Empire called it a “darkly funny” film with a “chilling final note.”

Some responses weren’t as positive, however, as some critics found the film lacked subtlety. Boston Globe said the movie was “satire as a blunt force object,” and critic Christian Toto criticised the way the film “piles on the hate, not the laughs.”

(Image credit: Max)What's the subscriber's verdict?

Viewers have been even harsher on Armstrong’s latest, with the film sitting at just a 27% RT Audience Score. Many viewers compared the film unfavorably to Succession, with one saying it was like the show, but with characters that were "annoyingly fake and worse, unfunny.” Another called it “the most obnoxious movie I’ve ever seen” while a third said simply: “just terrible.”

Viewers over on Reddit were a little kinder though, with one poster calling the film “hilarious,” stating “Steve Carell was incredible in it.” Another praised the “fun dialogue and good laughs,” with other users saying “I really enjoyed this.”

Comment from r/movies

Either way, if you’re a subscriber to one of the best streaming services out there and intrigued by what sounds like Succession meets Glass Onion, the film is available to stream on Max right now.

And if that doesn’t quite hit the mark, you can always check out one of the other movies and shows arriving on Max in June.

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• Google Chrome fixes out-of-bounds read and write vulnerability in V8
• It's being exploited in the wild, so be on your guard
• Chrome usually updates automatically, but it wouldn't hurt to check

Google has patched a zero-day vulnerability recently discovered in its Chrome desktop browser which it says is being actively exploited in the wild, so users should apply the fix as soon as possible.

The bug is described as an out-of-bounds read and write vulnerability present in V8, tracked as CVE-2025-5419, and has been given a severity score of 8.8 (high).

V8 is an open source JavaScript engine used primarily in Chrome and Node.js. It was developed by Google, and powers many of today’s key productivity apps, such as Google Docs, or Gmail.

Forcing the update

In theory, a threat actor could create a malicious website which would execute arbitrary code on the victim’s system while visiting. That could potentially lead to full system compromise, data theft, or additional malware deployment.

The bug is fixed in version 137.0.7151.68, and users are advised to upgrade immediately. Patches are out for Windows, macOS, and Linux.

Usually, Chrome updates automatically upon a new launch. However, users can do it manually by navigating to the Chrome menu > Help > About Google Chrome, checking for updates, and clicking the “Relaunch” button.

The company said the vulnerability is being abused in the wild, but did not want to share additional details before the majority of Chrome browsers are updated, adding it was, “aware that an exploit for CVE-2025-5419 exists in the wild.”

"Access to bug details and links may be kept restricted until a majority of users are updated with a fix," Google said. "We will also retain restrictions if the bug exists in a third party library that other projects similarly depend on, but haven't yet fixed."

This is the third Chrome zero-day vulnerability fixed in 2025, as two more were patched in March and May. In 2024, the company fixed a total of 10 zero-day flaws.

Via BleepingComputer

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• Details of the Philips Hue Smart Wall Washer have appeared on Amazon
• It will work like the Philips Hue Play Light Bar, flooding your wall with color
• It uses the same ColorCast system as the Philips Hue Twilight lamp

Amazon has published a listing for an unreleased Philips Hue lamp that promises to flood your walls with color. The Philips Hue Play Smart Wall Washer, spotted by Hueblog.com, is currently listed on Amazon's UK store, though there's no release date or price available yet.

The Smart Wall Washer combines the best features from two of our favorite smart lights: the Philips Hue Play Light Bar and the Philips Hue Twilight.

Like the Light Bar, it can be synchronized with an HDMI source to project colored light onto the walls behind your TV, or be used by itself to help set the mood. If you have other Philips Hue lights, you'll be able to group them together with the Smart Wall Washer and apply the same scene or automation to all of them.

The Philips Hue Play Smart Wall Washer (left) uses the same ColorCast gradient light system as the Philips Hue Twilight (right) (Image credit: Signify / Future)

Look at the back of the Smart Wall Washer and you'll notice a setup very similar to the LED panel on the back of the Philips Hue Twilight. Like the Twilight, the Wall Washer features a system called ColorCast that uses "precisely-arranged LEDs" to create a striking, smooth color gradient on the nearest wall.

When we tested the Twilight, ColorCast was one of our favorite features. "The LEDs point slightly upwards, which enables them to spray a wonderful cone of light up walls," said Josephine Watson, Managing Editor of Lifestyle. It looks like the Smart Wall Washer will deliver the same results, but over a larger area.

Twice as bright

The Smart Wall Washer measures 3.6 x 3 x 6.2 inches / 9.1 x 7.6 x 15.7 cm, which is even smaller than the Light Bar. However, with a maximum of 1035 lumens, the Wall Washer is twice as bright.

The UK listing is for a single lamp, but some of the lifestyle images show a pair of Smart Wall Washers linked to a TV via an HDMI Sync Play Box, so it's possible that they'll be sold in multi-packs as well.

The case of the Smart Wall Washer has a matte finish to help avoid unwanted light reflections, and judging by the images in the Amazon listing, it appears to be available in black and white.

Signify has yet to officially announce the Smart Wall Washer, but I'll keep you updated as soon as I have more details about pricing and availability.

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Nintendo has given CNET early access to the Switch 2. Follow our live blog as we crack open the device before launch day.

• Hello Games' No Man's Sky will launch on the Nintendo Switch 2 with the new Beacon content update and cross-save functionality
• Similar to previous updates, it will be free for existing owners without a paid upgrade path
• It's an example of why cross-save is important for other game developers to include in games

The Nintendo Switch 2's launch is now just hours away, alongside a handful of launch titles – and one of them will be coming with plenty of benefits for players at no extra cost.

Hello Games has announced a No Man's Sky Switch 2 edition launching with its new Beacon content update, featuring full multiplayer, improved frame rates including 4K texture support – and perhaps most importantly, cross-save and cross-play functionality. All will be free to existing Switch 1 No Man's Sky owners when it launches on June 5.

It's great for fans to see the improved frame rates and 4K resolution, especially based on the expectations set for a variety of the console's games. It's also worth noting that the Switch 1 port didn't have full multiplayer, which will now be possible thanks to the Switch 2's extra horsepower. However, another big highlight is the inclusion of cross-save and cross-play from day one.

Cross-save has been available in No Man's Sky for all platforms for some time, but with the Switch 2's launch, you'll be able to pick up exactly where you've left off. We don't often see cross-save inclusion in other triple A games at launch, or even at all (in both multiplayer and single-player titles), and fortunately, indie developer Hello Games has considered it.

It's a testament to how considerate the game developer has been over the past few years, especially with its Beacon update joining the huge list of free content released, and fans will undoubtedly be hoping the goodwill continues – and push other game developers to do the same.

Analysis: The Switch 2 is an example of why we need more cross-save games

(Image credit: Nintendo)

It's a massive feat for Hello Games to go full throttle with the Switch 2 port, especially with all the improvements that are coming without any need for a paid upgrade path. It's also another reason to stress that not enough games have cross-save support, from console to PC and vice versa.

I applaud developers such as Larian Studios with Baldur's Gate 3, CD Projekt Red with The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, and Cyberpunk 2077, but I think there's more room for this to be a common occurrence. It's worth noting that I'm not just talking about cross-save on the same platform, like the Switch 1 to the Switch 2, but rather including all consoles and PC – you get the idea.

It's a dealbreaker for me when deciding whether I should buy a PC port of Sony's PlayStation titles, especially when I already own the title on the PS5 – and a prime example is Stellar Blade, launching on Steam on June 11, without cross-save functionality.

A decent portion of the games coming to the Switch 2 at launch are games that have already launched on other platforms, and that players buying the Switch 2 have already made progress in – for example, Capcom's Street Fighter 6 or IO Interactive's Hitman World of Assassination, both of which don't support cross progression. So simply, it's not just a PC problem, but also all platforms that need this support.

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WWDC 2025 is almost here, and we’re expecting to hear big news of Apple’s upcoming iOS 19, macOS 16, visionOS and iPadOS 19 operating systems updates.

While we’re expecting the best iPhones and best Macs to get some substantial updates, it could be an even bigger year for the iPad if the latest rumors are to be believed.

According to various rumors, iPadOS 19 could bring Apple’s tablet experience closer to a true computer feel than ever before, as well as getting a new look and perhaps even a new name.

So, with that all in mind, here are the six new features we'll be looking out for at the WWDC keynote on June 9 – check out our how-to-watch WWDC guide to tune in yourself.

Better multitasking

Stage Manager was introduced with iPadOS 16, but we think it needs an update (Image credit: TechRadar)

When Apple launched Stage Manager for iPad in 2022, reactions were mixed. The new UI mode gave users groups of kind-of free-floating windows, but was generally considered both too complicated in its usage and too simple in its capabilities.

With Samsung DeX giving Samsung users access to a proper laptop-style mode on their tablets, and Android 16 promising free-floating windows for multitasking, Apple needs to step up its game to keep up.

The simple answer is free-floating windows in Stage Manager. Apple’s multitasking solution actually has pretty good range when it comes to resizing windows, so this is the natural next step.

And as Reddit user albertserene suggests in a post to r/iPadOS, Apple could also offer the ability to save groups of windowed apps as presets, similar to the much-loved Desktops feature on Mac.

We recently reported on rumors from noted tipster Majin Bu that suggest Stage Manager could get a major update with iPadOS 19, but haven’t heard any further details.

Multiple accounts

(Image credit: Future)

Sticking with the iPad’s push towards computer-style use, it’d be great to see Apple allow users to set up multiple accounts on the same iPad.

This is an essential feature for families, entrepreneurs, and businesses, or indeed anyone who wants to use their iPad for two or more different purposes.

Apple does offer Profiles, but these are designed for use by one individual who wants to switch between different notification and app settings at different times.

Though there are no strong rumors for this feature, others like Mashable have also pointed out the lack of multiple user support on iPad, and it’s something we’ve had our eyes on here at TechRadar and TechRadar Pro for more than a decade.

A new look

VisionOS could serve as the base for the next iPadOS visual update (Image credit: Apple)

It’s been a little while since we reported on rumors of a visionOS inspired visual overhaul for iOS and iPadOS – but in the time since I’ve become more excited at the prospect of a new look for Apple’s mobile operating systems.

A focus on transparency and glass-like UI would work well with an updated Stage Manager – with more on screen, it could be useful to have a way to peek through certain UI elements.

And focusing in on the two current iPad Pro models – the thinnest tablets Apple has ever made – a sleek new software design would compliment the beautiful hardware of Apple’s most powerful tablets especially well.

iOS and iPadOS haven’t had a major UI redesign since iOS 7, all the way back in 2013.

A Mac-style Menu Bar

The Menu Bar is an icon of MacOS - rumors suggest it could make the jump to iPad (Image credit: Future)

Sticking with the themes of Mac-like productivity and new visuals, further rumors suggest that iPadOS could be getting a menu bar in the style of macOS.

Again going off of rumors from noted tipster Majin Bu, it seems the iPad could get a Mac-style Menu Bar, offering contextual options for the currently-engaged app as well as more general settings.

This could be a neat addition to the iPad, especially the 13-inch iPad Air and iPad Pro models. On smaller iPads – particularly the iPad mini – I’m a little more concerned about losing screen space.

Improved Siri

(Image credit: Future)

The long-awaited Siri update could be on the way with iPadOS 19, bringing the full power of Apple Intelligence to Cupertino's virtual assistant.

The new Siri should be able to answer more complex questions and perform a wider range of in-app functions. We’ve been looking forward to this update for quite a while now, considering that Siri has started to fall behind other digital assistants, like Google’s AI powered Gemini.

Furthermore, we had originally expected Siri to get an overhaul at some point during the lifespan of iPadOS 18, but this didn’t materialize due to the botched rollout of Apple Intelligence.

Split keyboard

(Image credit: Apple)

This is a smaller one, and more of a speculation, but I’d personally like to see Apple bring back split keyboard support for every iPad that runs iPadOS 19.

As pointed out by Reddit user AungmyintmyatHane, Apple doesn't support the split keyboard feature on modern iPads.

I’m an iPad user myself, and it’s never made sense to me that my 2013 iPad Air allowed me to split the keyboard in two for easier typing in landscape mode, while my newer, more powerful, and more expensive 2020 iPad Pro 11-inch lacks the same function.

I doubt Apple would make much noise about this feature returning, but it’d go a long way in making the iPad feel more flexible.

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• The i2Coalition published a new report to map the collateral damage of DNS blocking and other internet restrictions across the world
• Some European governments and the US are actively debating infrastructure-level blocking as an anti-piracy solution
• Experts urge the global community to help them document these incidents

From halting online dissent and illegal content to copyright infringement and child safety, governments worldwide have been increasingly turning to blocking practices that target the core internet infrastructure to pursue their policy goals. Yet, even when deployed with the best intentions, these measures are not only thought to be ineffective, but also to lead to "unintended and profound" collateral damage.

This is the warning from a new report published by the i2Coalition (Internet Infrastructure Coalition). The group wants to shed light on what it describes as an "alarming trend" of governments across the world weaponizing DNS resolvers and even the best VPN services as enforcement tools.

"This report is a wake-up call," said Christian Dawson, Executive Director of the i2Coalition. "DNS resolvers are neutral infrastructure – not censorship tools. When governments use them to enforce content policies, the result is overreach, disruption, and long-term harm to the open Internet."

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From DNS to VPN blocking – how authorities block the internet

As the report shows, internet blocking tactics span from DNS-based restrictions, IP-level enforcement, and even AI-driven filtering. Nonetheless, experts highlight DNS blocking as the most widely used mechanism.

Short for Domain Name System, we can think of a DNS as the Internet phone book. It translates user requests into strings of numbers – IP addresses – to connect them with the right websites.

DNS servers are at the core of the internet infrastructure as they enable users to navigate the internet. This is exactly why these services have become a target of censors like Russia, Iran, and China, first, and now, rights-holders or lawmakers behind children's safety policies.

Some European countries, including Italy, Spain, and France, have been increasingly using such infrastructure-level blocking against pirated or other harmful content. The US is also currently debating a bill to employ similar blocking methods against copyright infringement.

DNS blocking, however, isn't just according to experts ruining the internet, but also ineffective. This is because these network-level blocks only obscure rather than remove the content, which remains online and accessible through other means.

Do you know?

(Image credit: Future + Photo by MAGALI COHEN/Hans Lucas/AFP; Photo by Jaap Arriens/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

After a successful legal action against DNS services in 2024, on May 15, 2025, the Paris Judicial Court backed Canal+'s request and ordered five VPN providers – NordVPN, ExpressVPN, Surfshark, Proton VPN, and CyberGhost – to block access to 203 domains linked to illegal sports streaming sites.

Increasingly more internet users have learned to use virtual private network tools, which enable users to spoof their IP addresses and bypass these restrictions. Hence, VPNs are now becoming the next target of authorities.

Russian authorities have been particularly active in cracking down on the usage of VPN services. A law that was enforced in March 2024 to criminalize the spread of information about ways to circumvent internet restrictions, especially, led to an escalation of Russia's battle against VPNs, with many apps being removed from official App Stores.

In Europe, rights-holders in Italy and France have so far targeted both DNS and VPN providers within their fight against online piracy.

Again, while the motivations behind differ, the unintended consequences seem to be the same. As the i2Coalition notes in the report: "These measures are too often implemented without legal or technical precision, transparency, or accountability, resulting in overblocking, fragmentation, and collateral damage."

In Italy, for example, the country's Piracy Shield system caused widespread service outages on other platforms such as Google Drive. Then, following the decision to require VPN and DNS providers to block pirated content, a VPN provider (AirVPN) had already stopped accepting new Italian subscribers.

The report explores this and other examples of overblocking and internet fragmentation across Europe (France, Spain, Austria, and Portugal), alongside case studies from Russia, Malaysia, India, South Korea, Indonesia, Myanmar, Venezuela, and even the US.

"The global Internet depends on common protocols, trust, and neutrality at the infrastructure layer," said Dawson. "This initiative shines a spotlight on where that’s breaking – and what we can do about it."

Dawson is now urging the global community to "help push back with evidence and clarity" by documenting these incidents. You can do this by heading to the nsatrisk.org platform that the group has just created.

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• Nvidia has released yet another driver hotfix amid frequent updates in recent months
• The hotfix comes after Game Ready Driver 576.52
• Users are still reporting black screen issues, months after the bug's initial revelation

Nvidia has been at the center of controversy since its RTX 5000 series Blackwell GPU launch, with issues regarding missing specs and driver issues widespread – and unfortunately, the latter is still a trend after multiple updates.

As reported by VideoCardz, Nvidia released a new GeForce Hotfix 576.66 driver, which comes after the Game Ready Driver 576.52, to fix and address several game crashes and bugs. It's another addition to the frequent Nvidia Game Ready Drivers and hotfix updates in recent months, most of which have seemingly failed to address some of the long-lasting issues.

While it doesn't appear to affect all users, RTX 4000 and some RTX 5000 GPU series owners have voiced frustrations regarding the infamous black screen problem, which now mostly appears to occur on reboot (even without driver installation). It seems slightly different from prior complaints, which had a majority of users annoyed with black screens during new driver installations.

However, the Game Ready Driver 576.52 Reddit discussion suggests otherwise, as users highlight the same installation bug, either forcing a restart or wiping drivers completely using DDU (Display Driver Uninstaller). It's not exactly clear what is causing the issue, but some users state that disabling G-Sync is one of the solutions.

Installing any of Team Green's new GPU drivers is essential, as they often come with new game or GPU support, but running into game or system-breaking bugs is a big gamble. Fortunately, rolling back to previous drivers doesn't require too much effort, but the same can't be said for Blackwell GPU users who can't go back to stable and older drivers before the lineup's launch.

Comment from r/nvidiaComment from r/nvidiaComment from r/nvidiaAnalysis: Are new driver updates even worth installing at this point?

Luckily, my RTX 4080 Super doesn't require driver updates for functionality, unlike the new Blackwell GPUs. The problem is I'm missing out on important support updates for games; is it worth it to avoid any annoying bugs, though? The simple answer is yes.

I'm still using Game Ready Driver 572.47 from February, which has been the most stable for me. It came after I ran into the notorious black screen issue when installing a new GPU driver and attempting to reboot my system, ultimately pushing me to roll back to 572.47.

You could say I'm paranoid or overreacting, but I don't think I'm wrong in saying that caution is warranted with recent Team Green updates – and I know I'll have to take the risk eventually, but I don't think I'll do so until it's absolutely necessary...

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The Fantastic Four: First Steps is less than two months from release – and, to celebrate, Marvel has released a new trailer for its final movie of 2025.

Unveiled today (June 4), the teaser contains plenty of footage we've seen in First Steps' other trailers. However, there are a couple of references – one visual and one audio – that confirm two of the worst-kept secrets about the Marvel Phase 6 film's plot. Potentially big spoilers immediately follow the embedded trailer below, so turn back now if you don't want to know anything!

The trailer's first big reveal occurs at the 0:17 mark and, as if further confirmation was needed, reveals that Franklin Richards will appear in The Fantastic Four's next big-screen outing.

The son (and first-born child!) of Reed Richards/Mister Fantastic and Sue Storm/The Invisible Woman, Franklin is one of the most powerful superhumans in Marvel comic book history. You can read more about him in a previous article of mine that covered a CinemaCon 2025 teaser that confirmed a big fan theory about Sue Storm. The fan theory in question? That Franklin would make his live-action debut in this film.

Meanwhile, the other big reference that the latest Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) movie's trailer contains concerns Ben Grimm/The Thing.

Jump to the 0:47 mark of said teaser, and you'll hear Johnny Storm/The Human Torch ask The Thing "Is it Clobberin' Time?", which The Thing replies "Hell yeah!".

Marvel devotees will immediately recognize this catchphrase but, for those who don't know, "It's Clobberin' Time!" is The Thing's most famous saying in Marvel literature. Until now, the cast and crew of one of 2025's most exciting new movies wouldn't confirm if Grimm – or anyone, for that matter – would say it in First Steps. Well, now we have our answer.

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As Marvel ramps up its promotional campaign for the iconic quartet's arrival in the MCU, we've learned plenty more about what to expect from The Fantastic Four: First Steps.

Most recently, First Steps' runtime and a bunch of major story spoilers appeared online. Before then, Marvel confirmed a First Steps prequel comic would be released ahead of the movie's arrival. Oh, and a leaked Lego set gave us our first proper look at Galactus, aka the superhero flick's Big Bad.

Throw in The Fantastic Four: First Steps' official trailer revealing our first look at Julia Garner's Silver Surfer and Mister Fantastic's stretchy powers, the superteam being announced as part of the initial 27-strong cast for Avengers: Doomsday, and – spoiler – the group appearing in Thunderbolts' post-credits scene, and things have been looking pretty *ahem* fantastic for fans of Marvel's First Family. Roll on July 25, ie the date that The Fantastic Four: First Steps will be released in theaters worldwide.

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• Security researchers Wiz find four major DevOps tools being abused
• The misconfigurations allow threat actors to deploy cryptocurrency miners
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Cybercriminals have been spotted abusing misconfigurations in popular public DevOps tools to deploy cryptocurrency miners - generating valuable tokens, while raking up huge electricity and computing bills for their victims.

Security researchers from Wiz Threat Research spotted the campaign and attributed it to a threat actor named JINX-0132.

Apparently, the crooks target many DevOps tools, but four stood out: Nomad, Consul, Docker Engine API, and Gitea.

Mitigation measures

The first two are built by HashiCorp: Nomad is a workload orchestrator that schedules and manages the deployment of containers, virtual machines, and standalone applications across clusters, while Consul is a service networking solution that provides service discovery, health checking, configuration, and segmentation for distributed applications.

Docker Engine API is a RESTful API that allows developers and automation tools to interact with the Docker daemon to manage containers, images, networks, and volumes, and Gitea is a self-hosted Git service that provides source code hosting, issue tracking, code review, and collaborative development tools through a web interface.

“Misconfiguration abuse by threat actors can often go under defenders’ radar, especially if the affected application isn’t well known as an attack vector,” the researchers explained.

“A key characteristic of JINX-0132's methodology is the seemingly deliberate avoidance of any unique, traditional identifiers that could be used by defenders as Indicators of Compromise. Instead of utilizing attacker-controlled servers for payload delivery, they download tools directly from public GitHub repositories.”

The problem seems to be quite widespread, too, as up to a quarter of all cloud users could be exposed. In the report, the researchers said that 25% of all cloud environments are running at least one of the four technologies listed above. What’s more, at least 20% are running HashiCorp Consul.

"Of those environments using these DevOps tools, five percent expose them directly to the Internet, and among those exposed deployments, 30 percent are misconfigured," the team concluded.

To mitigate the risks, companies should implement strict access controls, conduct regular security audits, and perform frequent vulnerability assessments. Furthermore, they should not stall on applying patches, and should monitor their systems for abnormal resource usage.

Finally, they should secure DevOps environments against misconfigurations, restrict unauthorized command execution, and strengthen their authentication measures.

Via The Register

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• News report claims White House executive order banning Chinese drone sales is imminent
• DJI claims its products are fully secure and that it welcomes scrutiny
• DJI has already postponed the launch of the Mavic 4 Pro in the US

According to reports in the US, the Trump administration may be about to issue a total ban on US sales of Chinese-made drones. While that might sound like disastrous news for the likes of DJI, it may in fact provide it with an excellent opportunity to finally clear up any lingering doubts over security risks.

The Washington Post claims that, as early as this week, the White House will issue multiple executive orders that could lead to companies like DJI being effectively barred from selling any new models in the US.

Assuming the reports are true (and bearing in mind that Trump has U-turned on some proposed tariff and trade policies) this would be the latest development in an ongoing cold war between the US government and Chinese drone companies.

It’s one that precedes the current administration, too. In December of last year, one of Joe Biden’s last actions as president was to sign the 2025 National Defense Authorization Act, Section 1709 of which mandates that “within one year of enactment, a designated national security agency must evaluate whether communications and video surveillance equipment from [Chinese drone] manufacturers pose ‘an unacceptable risk’ to U.S. national security or the safety of American citizens.”

US politicians have often made sweeping, somewhat vague statements suggesting that data collected by Chinese-made drones could be used for purposes counter to American security or commercial interests. And the aforementioned act tasks the US’s security apparatus to definitively find out if this is the case.

The DJI Mavic 4 Pro, which hasn't even been launched in the US due to the current uncertainty surrounding tariffs. (Image credit: James Abbott)“We welcome this scrutiny.”

Thus far, the Trump administration has yet to assign any of the five national security agencies to take up this task. DJI, however, seems keen for the process to begin as soon as possible. Back in March, DJI Head of Global Policy Adam Welsh wrote an open letter to the agency heads requesting that “any or all of your agencies” begins the evaluation right away.

“We welcome this scrutiny,” Welsh wrote. The letter went on: “DJI is confident that its products can withstand your strictest scrutiny. We are confident not only because we have nothing to hide, but because independent firms and other U.S. government agencies have repeatedly validated and confirmed that DJI’s products are secure.”

Welsh outlined that the company had implemented a number of measures to ensure that its drones keep user data secure. For instance, flight logs, photos and videos are not synced with DJI servers unless a user chooses to do so, and US-based users cannot sync flight records with DJI servers at all.

DJI drones also feature Local Data Mode, which cuts any connection between the flight app and the internet, while the app allows users to manage their data, use third-party software and easily delete information on the drone.

US-based drone company Skydio, which produces the Skydio 2 pictured here, may benefit from the banning of Chinese-made drones. (Image credit: Skydio)

Welsh goes on to point out the financial knock-on effect that restricting the sale of DJI drones could have on the US economy, claiming that DJI enables more than $116 billion in economic activity across the country, while supporting almost half a million jobs.

If the Trump administration were to implement a blanket ban, it could be as a means of boosting the domestic US drone industry which, at present, appears to represent a tiny share of US drone sales compared to the likes of DJI and Autel. While it’s clear the US drone industry could use some help, would US residents really be happy to be forced into buying far pricier drone hardware, just because it wasn’t made in China?

DJI, like many non-US companies, is already experiencing trouble due to the Trump administration’s blanket tariffs – or, more accurately, the confusion surrounding if they’re actually going to be introduced or not. Citing this uncertainty, the company has postponed the launch of its excellent new flagship camera drone, the DJI Mavic 4 Pro, in the US.

Let us know what you think of the rumored drone ban in the comments below.

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Samsung threw us a curveball this week, or rather a ball that flies straight before making a spectacular 90-degree turn, a fold, if you will: The company plans to unveil a folding Galaxy Ultra.

Now, some might see this as a simple rebranding of the anticipated Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 (or maybe they were just jealous over Apple's rumored rebranding of all platforms to year format), but I do believe it's more than that. Without a doubt, it means very good things for the Z Fold...er...Z Fold 7 Ultra's camera array, which has always lagged behind the flagship Ultra line. As with previous top-tier Galaxy S phones, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra features a 200MP main camera and 50MP 5X optical zoom. By contrast, the Galaxy Z Fold 6 has just a 50MP main camera and a 10MP 3X optical zoom lens.

Most people now expect that the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 Ultra (or just Galaxy Z Fold Ultra) will match the S25 Ultra camera specs.

But, to my mind, that still doesn't make this new foldable a true Ultra. To do that, it needs to incorporate the S Pen. I'm aware that the Galaxy S Ultra line didn't always feature a stylus. This happened when, in a similar fashion to what Samsung is announcing here, the Samsung Galaxy Note line disappeared and core features, like the S Pen, became part of the S21 Ultra line.

It's been four years since Samsung made that choice and, as I see it, the S Pen is now integral to the S25 Ultra's identity. It makes the phone far more versatile than flagship competitors like my beloved iPhone 16 Pro Max and many other Android rivals. It's a powerful tool when paired with Galaxy AI features like Sketch to Image, as well as note taking, and one of my favorites, drawing.

S Pens are not foreign to the Galaxy Z Fold line. You can buy a one or a special case that incorporates one. It isn't the same S Pen that slips into the S25 Ultra. You would damage the Z Fold's flexible screen if you used the traditional S Pen on it. There has never been, though, an S Pen incorporated into the Z Fold body.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra's Pen. Let's make it thinner and slip it into the Z Fold Ultra. (Image credit: Future / Lance Ulanoff)

There are likely good reasons for this. Chief among them is the current Z Fold 6's incredible svelte frame. Unfolded, the Z Fold 6 is 5.6mm thick. That's 0.2mm thinner than the new Galaxy S25 Edge and a few millimeters thinner than the S25 Ultra.

Still, if Samsung insists on calling this new phone an Ultra, simple "S Pen support" won't be enough. I want to see it innovate and make a special S Pen thin enough to slide inside one side of the Galaxy Z Fold 7 Ultra. It seems almost possible – after all, Samsung already removed Bluetooth support from the current S Pens. That likely means fewer components and more space, or at least the option to slim down a little bit.

It's not that I can't live with a decent S Pen Z Fold case but, considering what we're paying for the fold, and the Z Fold Ultra is unlikely to be any cheaper, why should I pay another $100 or $150 for a case and accessory? Also, the convenience of having the S Pen just a press away – it pops out of the Z Fold Ultra body – is so alluring.

So, that's my pitch. I'm all for a little strategic rebranding but, if you want me to get excited about it, it should bring some reinvention, too. A Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Ultra with an integrated S Pen would be the absolute bomb.

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• Spotify held its annual Open House event in Stockholm where it addressed user feedback for Wrapped 2024
• The platform shared that the amount of negative user feedback it received was more than previous years, amounting to inaccurate streaming data on Spotify's part
• While we still have over 6 months until Wrapped 2025, Spotify shed light on its plans to improve this year's music recap

If you’re a Spotify user like myself, then you’ll definitely remember the flop that was Spotify Wrapped 2024, which received the most negative feedback than any of the platform’s music recaps in previous years – and I stayed far from quiet.

Packed with inaccurate listening data paired with a lack of creativity in its graphics, Spotify Wrapped 2024 was an epic fail, and now, Spotify itself is admitting that it got it all wrong.

Last week Spotify hosted its annual Open House event in Stockholm, inviting journalists to ask questions about its platform growth plans. In between questions about AI features and Spotify HiFi, the platform was asked about how it plans to step up its game with its annual Wrapped music recap – and CPO Gustav Söderström took the reins.

Last year, users reported inaccurate data from Spotify Wrapped which showed them artists they hadn't streamed that year. (Image credit: Future)

“If you look at the numbers, it was the biggest Wrapped we’ve ever had” Söderström responded, adding “but there was more negative feedback than we’ve seen before”. This negative feedback from users was largely in response to Wrapped’s false listening data: users reported that Wrapped showed them artists they hadn’t streamed at all in 2024.

Now that we’re almost halfway through 2025, this year’s Wrapped is already on a lot of music fans’ minds who, like me, are wondering which artists and songs will appear and if the data will be accurate this time around. It may seem far away from now, but Spotify is already “working hard on making (Wrapped) the best that it’s ever been”.

What’s in store for Spotify Wrapped 2025?

At its Open House event, Spotify’s representatives didn’t go into detail about what new measures Spotify would be adapting to improve this year’s music recap, but judging by its acknowledgement of users’ negative feedback we can assume that there will be a change in how Spotify presents your streaming data.

Söderström also addressed user feedback that compared Wrapped 2024 to the successes of previous years, sharing “I think people just wanted something newer, something that wasn’t there the year before. There was also some feedback that some of the things people loved from years before were not there”.

This leads me to think that Spotify Wrapped 2025 will most likely get a new look with some (hopefully) more innovative graphics, but the possibility that features from Wrapped’s past could return is also on the table. I’m praying for the return of the Sound Town feature from 2023, which grouped listeners into "towns" based on their own listening habits.

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