Whether you’re looking to tackle some deadlines on the go or want to keep your kids entertained on the road, the Amazon Fire Max 11 tablet does it all.
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The Project Zero blog explains
that, on 64-bit Arm systems, the kernel’s direct map is always placed at
the same virtual location, regardless of whether kernel address-space
layout randomization (KASLR) is enabled.
While it remains true that KASLR should not be trusted to prevent
exploitation, particularly in local contexts, it is regrettable
that the attitude around Linux KASLR is so fatalistic that putting
in the engineering effort to preserve its remaining integrity is
not considered to be worthwhile. The joint effect of these two
issues dramatically simplified what might otherwise have been a
more complicated and likely less reliable exploit.
For those of us living in the Apple ecosystem, the App Store is second nature. It’s a core part of the Apple experience and the go-to spot for any applications you might want for your device. So I was fairly shocked to learn that up until today, the link apps.apple.com would send you to a page with information about the App Store, but not actually take you to said digital storefront.
That’s right, it took until the year 2025 for Apple to create a browser version of the App Store.
Maybe it never seemed necessary since the App Store is pre-loaded on any Apple device. I don’t foresee many edge cases where I’d want to look in a browser rather than actually use the App Store on one of my machines, although I’m sure now that I’ve said so, I’ll wind up doing exactly that within a week. But still, the first App Store debuted 17 years ago. Which, particularly in tech years, is a really, really long time.
In any case, the browser App Store lets you pick your hardware platform from a dropdown on the far left, so you can peruse software for different platforms wherever you’re on the web. There’s also a search field as well as a list of app categories that you can sift through. All the stuff you’d expect from the actual App Store, just in a browser. Entries for specific applications will prompt you to open the listing in the device’s App Store where the button would normally let you buy the software. Which leaves me once again surprised this took so long to create and also questioning who will actually use it.
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Stay productive on the go with this 11-inch Apple iPad, now going for less.
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In its largest rollout yet, Waymo said it will launch its driverless robotaxi service to Las Vegas, San Diego, and Detroit in 2026. The Alphabet unit will also debut new Zeekr-built vehicles developed with Geely to complement its existing Jaguar I-PACE fleet. Reuters reports: The new Zeekr model, developed with Chinese automaker Geely, are designed specifically for robotaxi use cases and will be rolled out gradually as the company expands its service. […] Waymo plans to launch the service in Las Vegas next summer, while in San Diego, it is working with local officials and first responders to secure deployment permits. In Detroit, the company said its winter-weather testing in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula has strengthened its ability to operate year-round, where it has long maintained engineering operations.
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In theory, wireless headphones are great for working out. But in reality, they often fall out, leak sound, or get damaged during heavy sweat sessions. The Anker Soundcore Sport X20 wireless earbuds are true wireless workout earbuds with ANC that are designed to stay put and deliver during exercise. Right now, they’re just $55.99 (originally $79.99), bringing them down to their lowest price ever, according to price-trackers.
These tough sports earbuds are often considered a budget version of the Powerbeats Pro. They combine comfort and durability, with customizable sound and noise cancellation. They have an IP68 rating, meaning they’re dust-proof and can be immersed in 1.5 meters of water for up to 30 minutes, making them ideal for sweaty workouts. The earbuds come with ear hooks that rotate and extend by up to 4 mm. While this keeps them in place during vigorous movement, they aren’t exactly discreet or minimalist, and those with ear sensitivity might prefer in-ear buds, though they are more likely to fall out.
The feature-filled companion app allows users to adjust their EQ. While their default setting, Soundcore Signature, delivers solid sound most of the time, this is a helpful feature if you want to tweak bass or adjust ANC modes. The app also has HearID, which allows users to take a hearing test and customize listening based on their results. The adaptive ANC does a great job at tuning out background noise at the gym or on runs and performs well for under $100.
Battery life lasts around 12 hours (this drops down to around seven with ANC on) and the carrying case carries 48 hours of battery on average. Charging them for five minutes provides two hours of listening time. For those who take calls, the X20s have six microphones, AI-enhancing tech, and Bluetooth 5.4 Multipoint, letting you seamlessly switch between audio sources.
If you’re looking for athletic, durable ANC earbuds with a comfortable and durable design to power your workouts or accompany commutes, the Anker Soundcore Sport X20 wireless earbuds are an affordable, top-performing option for listening and taking calls, especially given their current $55.99 price tag.
The Rust-based Redox OS open-source operating system project is out with its October 2025 status report. Most notable is this Rust-based OS now having the Rust-based Servo web engine running… Albeit in extremely crude form at the moment…
As expected, iOS 26.1 is out now for all Apple smartphone users today, and it includes what is sure to be a popular feature from the beta. Once installed, this update lets people opt to give the Liquid Glass look a frostier, more opaque appearance. You can find the option to tint the screen behind notifications and tab bars within the Settings menu. It’s under Display & Brightness, then the Liquid Glass section. The feature is also present in iPadOS 26.1 and macOS 26.1, both of which also dropped today.
Ever since Apple unveiled the Liquid Glass design it had planned for the next versions of iOS, the aesthetic has been divisive. (We at Engadget have been pretty well split down the middle about it from the start.) The tinting of the newest operating systems joins a growing roster of accessibility and visibility options to customize how Liquid Glass looks, from the full-on transparent mode to a higher-contrast and higher-opacity approach.
One other standout from the 26.1 OS releases is for the iPad users. Those of you who wanted the return of Slide Over for multitasking can breathe a sigh of relief: after appearing in the beta last month, the feature is back. Many iPad owners appreciated how Slide Over let them control screen real estate without constant rearranging of windows. The feature has been reimagined for the tablet’s current capabilities, essentially letting you pin a window to the top of your screen and hide it when you want. This window can also be resized and given your aspect ratio of choice.
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Coca-Cola has doubled down on AI-generated holiday ads despite widespread criticism of last year’s uncanny results. This year the beverage company is replacing human actors with oddly animated animals in a visually inconsistent campaign. The Verge reports: There’s no consistent style, switching between attempted realism and a bug-eyed toony look, and the polar bears, panda, and sloth move unnaturally, like flat images that have been sloppily animated rather than rigged 3D models in CG. Compared to the convincing deepfake videos being generated by tools like OpenAI’s Sora 2 or Google’s Veo 3, the videos produced for this Coke ad feel extremely dated.
The only notable improvement to my eyes is that the wheels on the iconic Coke trucks are actually consistently turning this year, rather than gliding statically over snow-covered roads. The Wall Street Journal reports that Coca-Cola teamed up with Silverside and Secret Level on its latest holiday campaign, two of the AI studios that previously worked on the 2024 Coke Christmas ads.
Coca-Cola declined to comment on the cost of the new holiday campaign, according to The Wall Street Journal, but said that around 100 people were involved in the project — a figure comparable to the company’s older AI-free productions. That includes five “AI specialists” from Silverside who contributed by prompting and refining more than 70,000 AI video clips.
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Queued up in a TIP branch ahead of the Linux 6.19 merge window opening in about one month’s time is optimizing the Restartable Sequences “RSEQ” code for its exit to user-space code path…
Christmas is coming, the GNOME is getting fat… please put a penny in the old red hat?Ubuntu Summit System76’s POP!_OS is one of the more substantially modified Ubuntu based distros out there, and so it was something of a surprise to see the company’s substantial presence at the Ubuntu Summit. And its stable release along with version 1.0 of its custom desktop, COSMIC, is imminent.…
The upcoming game is being made inside Dreams and is launching in November
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This is a video of feline behaviorist Amanda Campion of Cats.com (I miss Cat Fancy magazine) discussing and demonstrating how to properly pick up a cat, which thankfully does not involve hanging out by their water dish or litter box and asking if they come here often. She also discusses how to hold a cat. Lots of valuable information here. Me? I’m a cat whisperer and have never had to pick up a cat, they jump in my arms by themselves. “It’s because you smell like cat food.” My natural musk is irresistible to all creatures — it’s a blessing and a curse. Mostly a curse when camping though.
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If you’re in the market for a new pair of on-ear ANC headphones from a premium brand, here’s a deal to check out: The Bose QuietComfort Headphones are currently $199 (originally $359) in every color. This represents a 45% discount and the lowest price ever for these well-reviewed headphones, according to price tracking tools.
These wireless Bluetooth headphones from Bose have plush ear cushions that make them great for long-term wear. They offer automatic noise cancellation with both “Quiet” and “Aware” modes that let you switch between isolated sound and hearing your surroundings, while adjustable EQ lets you fine-tune the sound to your liking. They will last up to 24 hours on a single charge, with quick charge giving you around 2.5 to 4 hours after 15 minutes. While they’re wireless, they also come with an audio cable for wired listening if the battery dies.
Per this “excellent” PCMag review, the on-ear control buttons are well-placed and easy to operate, and that the QuietComfort headphones have “rich, crisp audio” and fantastic ANC. Compared to their predecessors, they have a more refined sound signature but don’t have the immersive audio or updated Bluetooth specs of the pricier Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones(they’re compatible with Bluetooth 5.1 but don’t support Bluetooth 5.3 or use the Snapdragon Sound Platform). They also lack the over-ear design and faster charging of the Ultra, but the tradeoff is a $130 price difference and a lighter, more travel-friendly build.
If you’re looking for a pair of comfy, lightweight on-ear headphones with strong ANC performance, and the lack of future-proofing features like high-end codec and Bluetooth support isn’t a dealbreaker, these Bose QuietComfort Headphones are a reliable choice, and a good value at their current $199 price point.
A pathfinder mission for Vast’s privately owned space station launched into orbit Sunday and promptly extended its solar panel, kicking off a shakedown cruise to prove the company’s designs can meet the demands of spaceflight.
Vast’s Haven Demo mission lifted off just after midnight Sunday from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida, and rode a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket into orbit. Haven Demo was one of 18 satellites sharing a ride on SpaceX’s Bandwagon 4 mission, launching alongside a South Korean spy satellite and a small testbed for Starcloud, a startup working with Nvidia to build an orbital data center.
After release from the Falcon 9, the half-ton Haven Demo spacecraft stabilized itself and extended its power-generating solar array. The satellite captured 4K video of the solar array deployment, and Vast shared the beauty shot on social media.
Few things top hearing ‘Do You Know The Muffin Man’ sung in haunting falsetto, though
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The cool new feature has stoked a surprising amount of controversy
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Computers are supposed to be unambiguous. When you click a function, that function is supposed to do what it says it does. So, when you click “Update and shut down” on your PC, you assume your PC will install any available updates, then shut down. Simple.
As you might expect from this headline, that isn’t actually the case. For some reason, when you choose “Update and shut down,” Windows only listens to the first half of the command. Sure, your updates will download and install, but if you watch your computer, you’ll see that it doesn’t shut down, but restarts instead. That might come as a surprise, especially if you walked away from your PC under the assumption that it would power down completely. After all, that’s what Microsoft, and the rest of the computing industry, usually means by “shut down.”
The implications can range from annoying to detrimental. If you don’t want your computer running, you’ll likely be frustrated to find your PC still on when you return to it. But if you have a Windows laptop, perhaps this quirk ends up draining your battery. You assumed your PC would shut down, and your battery would be about the same as when you left it. But now, you have a dead or dying PC, and you have to worry about how to get it charged—all because you trusted a function when it said it would shut down your computer.
Interestingly, this is an issue that Microsoft has avoided fixing for quite a while now. According to Windows Latest, the problem is caused by is a bug that originated with Windows 10. Microsoft just never fixed the glitch, and, as such, it carried over to Windows 11. If you’re a long-time Windows user, you might have been dealing with this odd situation for years.
Luckily, this is changing. Microsoft added a fix for this bug as part of the October 2025 optional update (KB5067036). For the rest of us, the company is including the patch as part of Microsoft’s November Patch Tuesday update. That update is set to arrive on Nov. 11, as Patch Tuesday updates drop on the second Tuesday of each month.
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Windows Latest asked Microsoft what exactly caused this bug, but didn’t receive an answer. The outlet theorizes that the issue is probably related the Windows’ servicing stack, the part of the OS responsible for installing Windows updates. For some reason, the “power off” task doesn’t carry over after Windows finishes installing updates.
If you want to fix this problem now, install either the October update, or wait for the Nov. 11 update. Either way, you can install the updates from Start > Settings > Windows Update—or, of course, use the “Update and shut down” function. With any luck, that should be the last time your PC restarts when it’s supposed to shut down.
The Video Game History Foundation has archived some unused audio lines from the arcade baseball game
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Fans are worried about the series’ future after EA’s $55 billion acquisition by Saudi Arabia and Trump’s son-in-law
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