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  • YubiKeys have an unfixable security flaw — but it’s difficult to exploit

    The flaw doesn’t impact newer YubiKey hardware that doesn’t use the Infineon cryptolibrary. | Image: Yubico Security researchers have detected a vulnerability in YubiKey two-factor authentication tokens that enables attackers to clone the device according to a new security advisory. The vulnerability was discovered within the Infineon cryptographic library used by most YubiKey products, including…

  • Microsoft to announce ‘next phase of Copilot’ on September 16th

    Image: The Verge Microsoft is holding a special Copilot event later this month that will be focused on “the next phase of Copilot innovation.” Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella and vice president of AI at work Jared Spataro will host the “Wave 2” Copilot event on September 16th. The event will be hosted on LinkedIn and…

  • Windows 11’s new gamepad keyboard lets you type with an Xbox controller

    Photo by Antonio G. Di Benedetto / The Verge Microsoft has started testing a new gamepad keyboard layout in Windows 11 that’s designed for Xbox controllers. The gamepad keyboard layout improves the on-screen keyboard in Windows 11, so you can use an Xbox controller to type or navigate around the OS. The gamepad keyboard is…

  • Starlink says it will block X in Brazil

    Image: The Verge In a reversal, Starlink says it’s “complying with the order” to block access to X in Brazil. The company previously refused to restrict X unless Brazil unfroze its financial assets. Starlink, the satellite internet company controlled by Elon Musk, has been caught in the crosshairs of an ongoing feud between the billionaire,…

  • The Nvidia AI antitrust investigation is ‘escalating,’ reports Bloomberg

    Cath Virginia / The Verge An antitrust investigation by the Department of Justice focusing on Nvidia’s AI dominance as the hardware company of choice is escalating, reports Bloomberg. The outlet reports that Nvidia and other companies have received legally binding requests for information as its sources say regulators are investigating whether Nvidia is “making it…

  • Google releases Pixel update to get rid of surveillance vulnerability

    Photo by Allison Johnson / The Verge Last month, it was discovered that an inactive piece of software that ships on all Google Pixel smartphones presented a potential security vulnerability for device owners. The company quickly said it would remove “Showcase.apk,” which was created years ago “for Verizon in-store demo devices and is no longer…

  • You’ll soon be able to leave comments on Instagram Stories posts

    Image: Instagram Instagram is adding the ability to leave comments on Instagram Stories, the ephemeral posts that many people use even more than traditional posts these days. Previously, replying to an Instagram Story sent a private message visible only to the person who posted the content. The addition of comments adds a more public way…

  • Hyundai’s first EV with native Tesla Supercharging is the new Ioniq 5

    The port is on the wrong side of the car for most Tesla Supercharger stalls, but at least Hyundai didn’t tape it on this time. | Image: Hyundai The 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 refresh revealed today looks like it will be one of the first non-Tesla vehicles to get a native Tesla-based charging port, now…

  • Qualcomm’s new 8-core Snapdragon X Plus makes these Windows laptops cheaper

    Image: Qualcomm Qualcomm launched its first big wave of Windows laptops this summer at $999 and up — but a new, somewhat weaker chip could soon shave off at least $100. Today, the company’s announcing its first 8-core Snapdragon X Plus chips, which will feature in a new Asus Zenbook S 15 and Dell Inspiron…

  • Microsoft’s new Qualcomm-powered Surface devices are heading into the workplace

    Microsoft’s latest Surface lineup for businesses. | Image: Microsoft Microsoft is ready to start selling its Qualcomm-powered Surface devices to businesses. Starting on September 10th, both the Surface Pro 11 and Surface Laptop 7 will be available for business customers for the first time, after launching in June to consumers as part of Microsoft’s Copilot…