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Meta pays $10,000 bounty after an AI bug exposes private user prompts and responses
Meta compensated security researcher Sandeep Hodkasia with $10,000 after he identified a critical flaw in the company's artificial intelligence platform. The vulnerability allowed unauthorized access to private user conversations and system-generated responses across different accounts. Hodkasia discovered the weakness while testing Meta AI's prompt modification capabilities during December examinations. The founder of AppSecure reported his findings through Meta's established bug bounty program. Meta confirmed the security gap has been resolved without evidence of malicious exploitation. The technical issue stemmed from inadequate verification protocols on Meta's servers when users requested access to conversation data. Each user...
Leaked iPhone 17 colors reveal bold new orange and dark blue for Pro models
Apple prepares to launch four iPhone 17 models with fifteen distinct color variations across the lineup. Internal company documents reveal the comprehensive palette for the standard iPhone 17, ultra-thin iPhone 17 Air, and Pro variants. The iPhone 17 Air will replace the Plus model designation while offering unique finish options. Standard iPhone 17 devices will feature Black, White, Steel Gray, Green, Purple, and Light Blue configurations. The iPhone 17 Air maintains four color choices with White, Black, Light Blue, and Light Gold alternatives. Light Blue appears lighter on the Air model compared to the standard version. Pro and Pro Max models showcase Black, White, Gray, Dark Blue, and Orange selections. Dark Blue and Orange...
Virtuos hit by mass layoffs as Oblivion Remastered team strikes over pay and AI push
French journalist Gauthier Andres revealed that development studio Virtuos plans to eliminate 300 positions across its global operations. The company collaborated with Konami on Metal Gear Solid Delta and assisted Bethesda with The Elder Scrolls IV Oblivion Remastered project. Leadership faces mounting distrust from employees following excessive workload demands during the Oblivion development cycle. Staff members expressed frustration over the absence of royalty payments despite the game's commercial success this year. Management implemented salary freezes and bonus reductions during February while simultaneously mandating artificial intelligence training programs for remaining workers. Developers at the Lyon facility initiated strike...
Cyberpunk 2077 2.3 update unleashes hands-free driving and new cars on July 17
CD Projekt RED releases the 2.3 update for Cyberpunk 2077 on July 17, introducing significant enhancements to vehicles and customization options. The patch adds three automobiles and one motorcycle to the game world, with full customization capabilities unlocked through dedicated missions. Players gain access to AutoDrive technology, enabling autonomous navigation to waypoints while experiencing Night City through enhanced cinematic perspectives. The Delamain transportation service expands its offerings to support automated travel, giving users additional methods for exploring the metropolitan environment. Photo mode receives expanded functionality alongside general quality improvements and refined HDR display settings across all...
Dead Take stuns with star-studded cast as Hollywood horror game drops July 31
Surgent Studios assembled an exceptional voice acting ensemble for Dead Take, their upcoming horror title launching July 31, 2025. The developer previously created Tales of Kenzera and secured performances from Ben Starr, Neil Newbon, Matt Mercer, Jane Perry, Laura Bailey, Sam Lake, Alanah Pearce, CDawgVA, and Travis Willingham. Abubakar Salim, the studio founder and creative director, emphasized that the project required performers who understood the entertainment industry's pressures. The narrative explores Hollywood ambition alongside its darker elements, examining deception and transformation within the spotlight's pursuit. Players assume the role of Chase Lowry, portrayed by Neil Newbon, who searches for his missing friend Vinny...
AMD Radeon RX 9000 crushes NVIDIA RTX 50 sales at top German retailer Mindfactory
German retailer Mindfactory reported sales figures that favor AMD graphics cards over NVIDIA alternatives during recent weekly periods. The Radeon RX 9070 XT achieved the highest sales volume with 470 units purchased by consumers. AMD's RX 9060 XT demonstrated strong preference for the 16GB memory configuration, which moved 215 units compared to just 40 units for the 8GB version. NVIDIA's RTX 5060 Ti and RTX 5070 Ti claimed the third and fourth positions respectively with 145 and 125 units sold. The RTX 5070 managed only 55 units despite widespread availability at reduced prices. AMD captured 65 percent of total graphics card unit sales with 950 devices sold across all product lines. The company generated 58.13 percent of total revenue...
Cyberpunk 2077 on Apple Silicon Mac demands M3 Max for ray tracing at 60FPS
CD PROJEKT RED releases Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition for Apple Silicon Macs on July 17. The developer disables ray tracing by default across all compatible systems to preserve performance levels. Hardware-accelerated ray tracing functions exclusively on M3 processors and newer generations. Users require M1 chips with 16GB unified memory as minimum specifications. The M3 Pro delivers 30 frames per second at 1080p resolution when developers activate medium ray tracing presets with MetalFX DRS technology. Apple's M3 Max achieves 60 frames per second under identical settings configurations. Players can manually enable MetalFX upscaling and Frame Interpolation through Metal 4 API to enhance performance metrics. The game supports...
Intel 18A yields finally beat Samsung, but Wall Street warns turnaround is far from certain
Intel's 18A manufacturing process achieved 55 percent yields, marking a five percent quarterly improvement according to KeyBanc analysts. The semiconductor company surpassed Samsung's SF2 yields and approaches parity with TSMC's 2nm process performance. KeyBanc projects Intel will reach 70 percent yields by the fourth quarter of 2025. Wells Fargo maintains cautious optimism about Intel's recovery prospects despite positive yield progression. The firm expects Intel to provide favorable updates during second quarter earnings calls. Intel's 18A technology delivers 30 percent greater density scaling compared to Intel 3 processes while offering 25 percent higher frequencies and 36 percent reduced power consumption. Panther Lake CPUs will...
Donkey Kong Bananza slammed for skipping Switch 2 DLSS and flopping on performance
Digital Foundry analysts discovered that Donkey Kong Bananza bypasses NVIDIA DLSS technology on Nintendo Switch 2. The game employs AMD FSR 1 alongside SMAA anti-aliasing methods instead. Other launch titles such as Cyberpunk 2077 and Street Fighter 6 successfully implement NVIDIA's upscaling solution. This technical choice puzzles experts given the superior capabilities available through DLSS. The resulting visual presentation appears softer with diminished fine detail preservation. Performance analysis reveals handheld mode delivers superior results compared to docked gameplay. Docked configuration targets resolutions between 1080p and 1200p through dynamic scaling algorithms. Handheld mode maintains consistent 1080p output matching...
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