How some architects and designers are creating photorealistic virtual spaces in the metaverse; report: 41% of architectural practices use AI to some degree (Victoria Woodcock/Financial Times)

New episodes of season 2 of The Last of Us are airing on HBO every Sunday, with recaps by Kyle Orland and Andrew Cunningham each Monday. In the latest episode, a significant evolution in the infected is revealed, as a 2003 cordyceps nest becomes a source of airborne spores, indicating the monsters are evolving beyond the mindless hordes previously seen. The episode also explores the complex dynamics between Ellie and Dina, showcasing their relationship while...

Cybersecurity researchers have identified three malicious npm packages targeting the macOS version of the AI code editor Cursor, which have been downloaded over 3,200 times. Disguised as developer tools, these packages steal user credentials, overwrite the main.js file, and disable auto-updates, allowing threat actors to maintain persistence and execute arbitrary code. This highlights a growing supply chain threat where malicious npm packages compromise trusted software, raising concerns about security in developer environments. Full Article

This morning, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman shared in his Power On newsletter that Apple plans to release a “mostly glass, curved iPhone” in 2027, coinciding with the iPhone’s 20th anniversary. This follows a report indicating that at least one model may feature an under-display front camera for an edge-to-edge display, while Gurman also mentioned upcoming products including a foldable iPhone, smart glasses, camera-equipped AirPods, and an AI-powered home robot. Additionally, he suggested that Apple could launch...

A China-linked threat actor known as Chaya_004 is exploiting a critical vulnerability in SAP NetWeaver, identified as CVE-2025-31324, which allows for remote code execution via a specific endpoint. Forescout Vedere Labs reported that since April 29, 2025, this flaw has led to attacks on numerous SAP systems worldwide across various industries, with the first signs of exploitation noted back in January. Recent activities show multiple threat actors taking advantage of this vulnerability to deploy web...

Gaming site Giant Bomb has transitioned to an independent, employee-owned entity after Fandom sold the site, addressing previous concerns over editorial interference. The outlet aims to focus on its community and content creators, offering a new subscription model priced at $9.99 monthly or $99.99 annually, which provides ad-free podcasts and exclusive Discord access. This development follows recent challenges in the gaming media landscape, contrasting with the pause in Giant Bomb's content and other industry changes....

Gaming has increasingly become an expensive hobby, with prices rising significantly in 2025 and beyond, as many games are now charging $80 for the base version. This steep cost makes it challenging for gamers to justify spending so much on a single title. As a result, many are exploring alternatives to manage their gaming expenses effectively. Full Article