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PS5 Linux Loader Gets Public Release, Allowing Users to Run Steam and PC Games on Console
A security engineer has found a way to install Linux on a PS5 and turn it into a Linux PC that can run Steam games. The engineer has publicly released the Linux loader on GitHub. The loader supports the original PS5 model and leverages a vulnerability in the console.
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French Government Ditching Windows For Linux To Reduce Digital Dependency On US Tech
France begins switching government workstations from Windows to Linux to enhance digital sovereignty.
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NexPhone Unveiled With 64-Megapixel Camera and Support for Android 16, Linux and Windows 11
Lapdock accessories manufacturer NexDeck unveiled its first smartphone on Wednesday. The handset, dubbed NexPhone, can run on three operating systems, including Android 16 and Linux. It also has dual-booting capabilities, enabling it to run Windows 11 as well, using a custom launcher shell interface. The NexPhone comes with 12GB of RAM and is power...
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Kavish Devar Is Trending Again: All About The Teen Who Challenged Apple
Kavish Devar's stated mission is simple: to give Android and Linux users the same rich experience that Apple devices provide.
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CERT-In Warns Google Chrome Users of ‘High Risk’ Vulnerabilities on Windows, macOS, and Linux
CERT-In has issued an advisory regarding multiple vulnerabilities affecting Google Chrome on various operating systems. The latest bulletin, published on Friday, has flagged the discovered vulnerabilities as high risk. As per the cybersecurity firm, threat actors may potentially exploit the security flaws to remotely execute arbitrary code on the a...
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Unity Discovers Security Vulnerability in Game Engine, Asks Developers to Take 'Immediate Action'
A security vulnerability has been discovered in the Unity Game engine, affection games and apps on Unity versions 2017.1 and later across Windows, Linux, Android, and macOS. Unity has issued fixes and has urged developers to deploy update patches, recompile, and republish their applications. The company said the vulnerability had not yet been explo...
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OpenAI’s o3 Model Helps Researcher Uncover Zero-Day Vulnerability in Linux Kernel’s SMB Stack
OpenAI’s o3 artificial intelligence (AI) model recently helped a cybersecurity researcher in uncovering a zero-day vulnerability in Linux. As per the researcher, the flaw was found in the Linux kernel’s Server Message Block (SMB) implementation, also known as ksmbd. The previously unknown security flaw is said to be tricky to find since it invo...
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Amazon's Vega TV OS Expected to Debut on First Streaming Device in 2025: Report
Amazon is reportedly planning to launch a TV streaming device powered by its in-house, Linux-based Vega OS later this year, as it plans to move away from Android-based Fire OS. Amazon is said to be engaging with streaming platforms to convince them to release apps for the new Vega TV OS and is hiring developers for the Vega TV platform.
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Microsoft Uses Security Copilot to Identify 20 Flaws in Open-Source Bootloaders
Microsoft Security Copilot, an artificial intelligence (AI) cybersecurity tool, was used to discover several previously unknown vulnerabilities in open-source bootloaders. Last week, the Redmond-based tech giant revealed the list of the security flaws discovered in three commonly used bootloaders. One of the bootloaders is the default for many Linu...
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GTA 5 Could Unofficially Be Ported to Android, Nintendo Switch and Linux, Leak Shows
Grand Theft Auto 5 has enjoyed a long-lasting life on multiple platforms since its release in 2013. Fuelled by the popularity of GTA Online, GTA 5 continues to attract players on PlayStation and Xbox consoles and PC. Ahead of the launch of Grand Theft Auto 6 next year, however, GTA 5 could be available to more players on mobile and Nintendo Switch ...
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China Launches Its First Homegrown Open-Source Computer Operating System
China has released its first homegrown open-source desktop operating system, named OpenKylin, state media said, as the country steps up efforts to cut reliance on US technology.
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Google Chrome Rolls Out Memory, Energy Saver Modes on Desktop: All Details
Google Chrome is rolling out the Memory Saver and Energy Saver modes, which were announced last year, on Chrome for desktops. The features are now available on Mac, Windows, Linux, and Chromebooks and are turned on by default. Both Memory and Energy saver modes will boost the desktop's performance, as well as provide better battery life while using...
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Google Rivals Introduce Overture Maps Foundation With Open Access to Mapping Data
Google rivals Meta, Microsoft, TomTom and Amazon Web Services on Thursday introduced a project called the Overture Maps Foundation, which aims to make comprehensive mapping data openly available for public use. The search giant was notably absent from the list of companies teaming up in Overture, and the project says it is looking to speed up progr...
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Google Chrome Update With 'High Severity' Bug Fixes on Mobiles, Windows, Mac, and Linux Released
Google Chrome browser users will receive an update that addresses a total of ten security vulnerabilities on Windows, Mac, Linux, and mobile devices, according to an advisory from Google. The update addresses bugs that allowed for heap corruption exploits that could lead to app crashes, according to the company.
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Chrome for Windows, Linux, macOS, Android Updated With Fixes for Vulnerabilities Including a Zero-Day Flaw
Chrome for Windows, macOS, and Linux has been updated to fix a total of four vulnerabilities, including a zero-day exploit. Google has also released a new Chrome version for Android users with a fix for the same zero-day issue that is impacting its desktop client.
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PS5 Linux Loader Gets Public Release, Allowing Users to Run Steam and PC Games on Console
A security engineer has found a way to install Linux on a PS5 and turn it into a Linux PC that can run Steam games. The engineer has publicly released the Linux loader on GitHub. The loader supports the original PS5 model and leverages a vulnerability in the console.
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French Government Ditching Windows For Linux To Reduce Digital Dependency On US Tech
France begins switching government workstations from Windows to Linux to enhance digital sovereignty.
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NexPhone Unveiled With 64-Megapixel Camera and Support for Android 16, Linux and Windows 11
Lapdock accessories manufacturer NexDeck unveiled its first smartphone on Wednesday. The handset, dubbed NexPhone, can run on three operating systems, including Android 16 and Linux. It also has dual-booting capabilities, enabling it to run Windows 11 as well, using a custom launcher shell interface. The NexPhone comes with 12GB of RAM and is power...
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Kavish Devar Is Trending Again: All About The Teen Who Challenged Apple
Kavish Devar's stated mission is simple: to give Android and Linux users the same rich experience that Apple devices provide.
-
CERT-In Warns Google Chrome Users of ‘High Risk’ Vulnerabilities on Windows, macOS, and Linux
CERT-In has issued an advisory regarding multiple vulnerabilities affecting Google Chrome on various operating systems. The latest bulletin, published on Friday, has flagged the discovered vulnerabilities as high risk. As per the cybersecurity firm, threat actors may potentially exploit the security flaws to remotely execute arbitrary code on the a...
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Unity Discovers Security Vulnerability in Game Engine, Asks Developers to Take 'Immediate Action'
A security vulnerability has been discovered in the Unity Game engine, affection games and apps on Unity versions 2017.1 and later across Windows, Linux, Android, and macOS. Unity has issued fixes and has urged developers to deploy update patches, recompile, and republish their applications. The company said the vulnerability had not yet been explo...
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OpenAI’s o3 Model Helps Researcher Uncover Zero-Day Vulnerability in Linux Kernel’s SMB Stack
OpenAI’s o3 artificial intelligence (AI) model recently helped a cybersecurity researcher in uncovering a zero-day vulnerability in Linux. As per the researcher, the flaw was found in the Linux kernel’s Server Message Block (SMB) implementation, also known as ksmbd. The previously unknown security flaw is said to be tricky to find since it invo...
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Amazon's Vega TV OS Expected to Debut on First Streaming Device in 2025: Report
Amazon is reportedly planning to launch a TV streaming device powered by its in-house, Linux-based Vega OS later this year, as it plans to move away from Android-based Fire OS. Amazon is said to be engaging with streaming platforms to convince them to release apps for the new Vega TV OS and is hiring developers for the Vega TV platform.
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Microsoft Uses Security Copilot to Identify 20 Flaws in Open-Source Bootloaders
Microsoft Security Copilot, an artificial intelligence (AI) cybersecurity tool, was used to discover several previously unknown vulnerabilities in open-source bootloaders. Last week, the Redmond-based tech giant revealed the list of the security flaws discovered in three commonly used bootloaders. One of the bootloaders is the default for many Linu...
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GTA 5 Could Unofficially Be Ported to Android, Nintendo Switch and Linux, Leak Shows
Grand Theft Auto 5 has enjoyed a long-lasting life on multiple platforms since its release in 2013. Fuelled by the popularity of GTA Online, GTA 5 continues to attract players on PlayStation and Xbox consoles and PC. Ahead of the launch of Grand Theft Auto 6 next year, however, GTA 5 could be available to more players on mobile and Nintendo Switch ...
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China Launches Its First Homegrown Open-Source Computer Operating System
China has released its first homegrown open-source desktop operating system, named OpenKylin, state media said, as the country steps up efforts to cut reliance on US technology.
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Google Chrome Rolls Out Memory, Energy Saver Modes on Desktop: All Details
Google Chrome is rolling out the Memory Saver and Energy Saver modes, which were announced last year, on Chrome for desktops. The features are now available on Mac, Windows, Linux, and Chromebooks and are turned on by default. Both Memory and Energy saver modes will boost the desktop's performance, as well as provide better battery life while using...
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Google Rivals Introduce Overture Maps Foundation With Open Access to Mapping Data
Google rivals Meta, Microsoft, TomTom and Amazon Web Services on Thursday introduced a project called the Overture Maps Foundation, which aims to make comprehensive mapping data openly available for public use. The search giant was notably absent from the list of companies teaming up in Overture, and the project says it is looking to speed up progr...
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Google Chrome Update With 'High Severity' Bug Fixes on Mobiles, Windows, Mac, and Linux Released
Google Chrome browser users will receive an update that addresses a total of ten security vulnerabilities on Windows, Mac, Linux, and mobile devices, according to an advisory from Google. The update addresses bugs that allowed for heap corruption exploits that could lead to app crashes, according to the company.
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Chrome for Windows, Linux, macOS, Android Updated With Fixes for Vulnerabilities Including a Zero-Day Flaw
Chrome for Windows, macOS, and Linux has been updated to fix a total of four vulnerabilities, including a zero-day exploit. Google has also released a new Chrome version for Android users with a fix for the same zero-day issue that is impacting its desktop client.
