Updated:06:36 PM EDT Oct 07


this is ggmania.com subsite

Gamer rigs his whole desk to tilt into a hammock - [gaming]
06:35 PM EDT - Oct,07 2026 -

A man strings ropes to a multi-monitor desk so he can pull the screens and keyboard toward himself, then lies back in a hammock and races without getting up!

Google Locks 890 MW of Nuclear From Constellation - [briefly]
08:32 AM EDT - Oct,06 2026 -

Google and Constellation Energy signed a nuclear power deal on 6 October 2026. It is a 20-year agreement for 890 megawatts of new output from existing reactors in Illinois, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey. Constellation will spend more than $4.3 billion on the upgrades. First power is expected in 2028.

The full contract is larger. Reuters says Google contracted 3,590 megawatts on the PJM grid, and only about a quarter of that is the new nuclear. The other 2,700 megawatts is not tied to one plant. Google is buying power, not the plants.

A $1 billion-plus figure was the leak before the announcement. The companies did not publish a purchase price. Google already backed an Iowa reactor restart and upgrades at two Southern plants. Constellation also sells power to Amazon and Microsoft.

Windows 11 24H2 Home and Pro Lose Updates on 13 October - [briefly]
08:12 AM EDT - Oct,06 2026 -

Microsoft says Windows 11, version 24H2 Home and Pro, stop getting updates on 13 October 2026. The official Windows Update account posted the reminder on 5 October. The same date ends updates for Windows 10 Enterprise LTSB 2016.

This is the normal 24-month clock for Home and Pro, not a sudden kill switch. Enterprise and Education editions of 24H2 keep updates until 12 October 2027. After 13 October, a Home or Pro PC on 24H2 still boots. It just gets no more monthly security patches.

The supported move is Windows 11 25H2, or 26H2 if the PC already offers it. LTSB 2016 is a separate old branch from 2016. Paid extended updates are an option for those machines, not a free patch.

Sources:
https://x.com/WindowsUpdate/status/2107193176817885668
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/release-health/windows-message-center

Gears of War is worse than woke.. - [gaming]
08:10 AM EDT - Oct,06 2026 -

Asmongold plays the campaign of Gears of War: E-Day, testing the gameplay mechanics and controls on a hardcore difficulty setting. Throughout the session, the creator explores the game's introduction, engages in combat against subterranean threats in a city setting, and provides commentary on the experience while navigating the initial missions.

Kill 802.11b and the Smart Plugs Wake Up - [hardware]
08:07 AM EDT - Oct,06 2026 -

An XDA writer turned off 802.11b on his ISP fiber router, and the 2.4 GHz gear in the house got faster. Shivansh Raj Srivastava switched a Syrotech box from B+G+N to G+N, published 4 October 2026. It is one home test, not a lab. His averages of 10 tries: a smart plug went from 2.6 seconds to 1.1, a camera live view from 5.9 seconds to 3.4. A MacBook Air in the bedroom went from 44 Mbps to 57, and jitter from 21 ms to 8. With 802.11b on, the router sends beacons at 1 Mbps. Cisco called that the 802.11b tax. Range also dropped, and a balcony plug fell off the network.
Sources:
https://x.com/xdadevelopers/status/2107153879368417374
https://www.xda-developers.com/disable-80211b-router-faster-wi-fi/

Some iPhone 18 Pro Max Phones Need a Swap on AT&T - [mobile]
06:01 PM EDT - Oct,02 2026 -

Apple says a small number of iPhone 18 Pro Max phones on AT&T can lose service and stop making calls. The company told 9to5Mac it shipped iOS 27.0.1 earlier this week and is pushing a carrier settings update today. Those updates are meant to stop the problem from hitting more phones. They will not bring back service on a phone that has already lost it.

Those units need a hardware replacement. Apple says owners should contact Apple Support or AT&T, or go to an Apple Store or an AT&T store. The carrier settings update should download on its own over 14 days, or you can open Settings, then General, then About. AT&T said it is working with Apple, and its note covers calls, texts, data, and 911. Apple has not given a count of affected devices.

https://9to5mac.com/2026/10/02/apple-confirms-iphone-18-pro-max-att-cellular-issues-affected-devices-require-hardware-replacement/
https://www.macrumors.com/2026/10/02/att-statement-on-iphone-18-pro-max-issues/

Bose Brings ANC to Wired Earbuds - [hardware]
04:13 AM EDT - Oct,01 2026 -

Bose has introduced a pair of small wired earbuds with ANC (Active Noise Cancellation). The USB-C connector on the 4.2-foot cable provides both the audio signal and power, so no batteries are required. An in-line remote with physical buttons offers control of volume, playback, calls, and more. It also houses a microphone for calls. Two microphones on each earbud power the ANC, which has several different modes. Using the USB Audio Class 2 (UAC2) protocol, the earbuds can accept source input at any sample and bit rate. The buds are rated IPX4 for basic water resistance. Three colorways are available: black with blue accents, white with green accents, and a limited-edition Dewdrop Mint. "Bose Noise Cancelling Wired Earbuds" will be available starting October 15 for $99.

iPhone 18 Pro Freeze Bug Gets Apple Fix - [mobile]
07:33 AM EDT - Sep,27 2026 -

Some iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max phones freeze and then reboot after a failed Face ID check inside a locked app. Apple told 9to5Mac on 23 September 2026 that a software update for that bug is due early next week and that a store swap is not required. The phones went on sale on 18 September with iOS 27, and the glitch does not hit every unit. TechDroider posted a 27 September video of an 18 Pro home screen going black and the UI breaking up; that clip is a user demo, not an Apple advisory. Press reports guess the patch will ship as iOS 27.0.1, but Apple has not named the build. Wait for the official update rather than chasing a hardware replacement.

The Apple Product I Still Fanboy Over - AirPods 5 Review - [hardware]
04:29 AM EDT - Sep,27 2026 -

Linus Tech Tips evaluates the features, sound quality, and daily usability of the new AirPods 5. This review covers performance metrics, battery life, noise cancellation capabilities, and the integration of new software-based EQ settings, while discussing the product's value proposition against other models in Apple's current lineup.


$10.000 PC Build vs $10.000 Car? (...and a bit of a case review) - [hardware]
04:28 AM EDT - Sep,27 2026 -

Techtesters examines the MSI Maestro 900R, a massive and premium PC case, by assembling an extravagant, high-end system inside. The review explores the design, modular features, and building challenges of this unique chassis, while playfully contrasting its immense cost and physical footprint with a pre-owned vehicle.

VW and Audi Recall 2.86 Million Over Steering Bolt - [briefly]
04:03 PM EDT - Sep,25 2026 -

Volkswagen Group is recalling about 2.86 million VW and Audi cars worldwide because a steering-gear bolt can corrode and break. Germany's KBA says moisture and road salt can weaken the fastener, and in the worst case the driver could lose steering control.

The VW list covers Tiguan, Touran, Golf, Golf Variant and Caddy models built from 24 September 2013 to 1 July 2024, about 2.16 million cars. The Audi list covers Q3 models built from 31 October 2017 to 23 May 2024, about 697,000 cars.

Workshops will replace the bolt with a more corrosion-resistant part for free, a job Audi says takes up to an hour. KBA says it has no reports of injury or property damage tied to the defect; U.S. owners of a smaller 208,724-vehicle subset can check NHTSA campaign 26V590.

https://www.tagesschau.de/wirtschaft/unternehmen/vw-lenkungsausfall-100.html
https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2026/RCLRPT-26V590-2304.pdf

Microsoft Confirms Windows 11 Black Screen Bug - [security]
02:02 PM EDT - Sep,25 2026 -

Microsoft has confirmed that recent Windows 11 updates can leave a black screen after sign-in instead of the desktop. The problem started with the August 27, 2026 preview updates - KB5120996 on version 26H1 and KB5120998 on 24H2 and 25H2 - and later cumulative updates can trigger it too.

Microsoft says the failure is seen mainly on Azure Virtual Desktop hosts that use FSLogix, especially with some existing user profiles. Affected users can sign in, but Explorer may crash and the desktop never loads on its own.

Until a permanent fix ships, open Task Manager with Ctrl+Shift+Esc, choose Run new task, type explorer.exe, and press OK. Microsoft lists the issue as mitigated, not fixed, and is offering a Known Issue Rollback for IT-managed PCs while it prepares a future Windows update.

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/release-health/status-windows-11-26h1
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/release-health/status-windows-11-25h2
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/release-health/status-windows-11-24h2

Meta Unveils 100g VR Glasses for $1,299 - [briefly]
03:46 AM EDT - Sep,24 2026 -

Meta announced Meta VR Glasses at Connect on September 23, 2026. The glasses weigh about 100 grams and move compute, battery, and storage into a pocket puck on an optical tether.

They use dual micro-OLED displays that Meta calls a 5K Infinite Display, Qualcomm's Snapdragon Reality Elite chip, and eye plus hand tracking, so controllers are not required in the box. The US price is $1,299.99, and Meta says they go on sale in spring 2027.

The puck holds 12 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage, lasts up to three hours of high-resolution media playback, and can show a USB-C DisplayPort source as a big virtual screen. Quest apps and games carry over on the same OS, while specialist coverage puts the field of view at about 70 degrees horizontal, narrower than Quest 3.

NVIDIA Releases GeForce 617.14 WHQL Game Ready Drivers - [gaming]
04:43 PM EDT - Sep,22 2026 -

NVIDIA today released the latest version of its GeForce Game Ready drivers. Version 617.14 WHQL comes with optimization for "CONTROL: Resonant," "Gears of War: E-Day," "The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered," and "AION 2." Among the gaming bugs fixed with this release are a bug that causes Judgement, Lost Judgement, and Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O to fail to launch after updating drivers to version 616.56 drivers. Among the general bugs fixed with this release are a bug that causes no display on Samsung Odyssey G95NC monitor when connected via HDMI after updating to R615 series drivers, and a but that causes certain monitors to fail to wake from sleep when connected via DisplayPort, after updating to R615 series monitors.

NBA 2K27 on PC with max settings! - [gaming]
04:12 PM EDT - Sep,21 2026 -

Money Safe. Data Is Not. - [security]
07:19 AM EDT - Sep,20 2026 -

Czech financial group Partners confirmed a cyberattack on IT infrastructure the Sunday before 27 August 2026. Co-founder Petr Borkovec said attackers missed production systems, Partners Banka, and client money - but reached backups and non-production environments. Hit were Partners Financial Services, insurer Simplea, pension firm Rentea, Partners investicni spolecnost, and Slovak Simplea Financial Services. The group has about 600,000 customers; it has not said how many records leaked. Confirmed categories: IDs, contacts, contract data, and call-centre recordings through 2021, plus possibly investment questionnaires and insurance claims. Partners has not named a group. A listing later appeared on INC Ransom's leak site (also logged as Partners HoldCo, Czech Republic, around 16-17 September). INC Ransom's own dump - full Active Directory, golden-ticket material, 1.3 million recordings, Veeam images, 1.5-2.5 TB - is a criminal claim, not a Partners confirmation. INC Ransom is a RaaS crew active since 2023; trackers put it near 900+ named victims.

Revolut is a different failure. The company said it was not hacked. It answered fraudulent law-enforcement requests that arrived from a real Italian government domain - reportedly a PEC account tied to the Reggio Calabria prefecture - and handed over data on roughly 680 customers. Exposed items include dates of birth, addresses, emails, phones, and copies of passports and driving licences; some files may include KYC selfies, IBANs and transaction history. The UK ICO opened an investigation after Revolut self-reported. Italian postal police and Reggio Calabria prosecutors are probing possible abuse of a state mailbox. A Telegram actor calling itself iamnotavillain claimed a $3 million / 6,000 XMR ransom and 147 GB of Italian law-enforcement files; Revolut has not confirmed any negotiation. Funds were not moved.

The lesson is not "banks are insolvent." Deposit insurance and isolated core banking still matter. The lesson is identity: leaked calls, IDs and KYC photos feed phishing for years after the vault is locked. Watch official mail from Partners and Revolut, treat unexpected "bank" or "police" requests as hostile, and freeze or replace documents if you are in the notified set.

Model Mikaela Lafuente is going viral for her runway walk - [off-topic]
03:12 AM EDT - Sep,19 2026 -

iOS 27 Closes 200+ Security Holes - [security]
05:43 PM EDT - Sep,15 2026 -

Apple released a record-size security wave on September 14, 2026, covering iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Apple TV, Vision Pro, Safari, and Xcode. The new trains are iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and macOS Golden Gate 27; older devices get iOS 26.7, iPadOS 26.7, macOS Tahoe 26.7, and macOS Sequoia 15.8. SANS counted 261 unique CVEs across those advisories; many of the same bugs appear on more than one product.

Serious fixes include a Bluetooth out-of-bounds write that can let a remote attacker run code, a video-encoder race that can give a sandboxed app kernel privileges, and a CoreMedia image bug that Apple removed instead of patching in place. Apple has not marked any of these issues as exploited in the wild. Install the update for your device now.

- https://support.apple.com/en-us/100100
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/149034
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/149035
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/149041
- https://isc.sans.edu/diary/33336

Viral Clip Is Romania's RXF Booty Slap - [off-topic]
07:35 AM EDT - Sep,15 2026 -

A Spanish X page posted a long video labeled 'Romania' and 'the ass-slapping sport that gets more famous every year.' The clip is not a new Olympic event and not a Romanian federation sport. It is a sideshow from RXF, the Real Xtreme Fighting MMA promotion, which also runs face-slap contests.

Microsoft Ships Emergency Fix for Broken RDS - [security]
06:03 PM EDT - Sep,14 2026 -

Microsoft released out-of-band Windows updates on 14 September 2026 after September Patch Tuesday made Remote Desktop Services unstable. On affected PCs and servers, RDP can fail after a few minutes, sign-in can break, and hosts can hang on "Please wait for the Remote Desktop Configuration".

Install the OOB for your build:

- Windows 10 21H2 / 22H2 - KB5129236 https://support.microsoft.com/help/5129236

- Windows 11 24H2 / 25H2 - KB5129195 https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/servicing/os/windows-11/2026/09/kb5129195-windows-11-24h2-25h2-security-update

- Windows 11 26H1 - KB5129194 https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/servicing/os/windows-11/2026/09/kb5129194-windows-11-26h1-security-update

- Windows Server 2019 - KB5129238 https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/servicing/os/windows-10/2026/09/kb5129238-windows-10-1809-update

- Windows Server 2022 - KB5129237 https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/servicing/os/windows-server/2026/09/kb5129237-windows-server-2022-update

- Windows Server 2025 - KB5129235 https://support.microsoft.com/help/5129235

These are reliability fixes, not a new CVE. Same packages also cover some Hyper-V shared-folder and USB audio fallout from the September security updates.

If you already applied the Group Policy workaround, Microsoft says you can still install the OOB.

iPhone 18 Pro - 10 Features you NEED to know! - [mobile]
05:34 PM EDT - Sep,13 2026 -

Max Tech examines the significant technical advancements of the iPhone 18 Pro, including substantial upgrades to battery capacity, thermal cooling, and the A20 Pro chip's performance. The review also explores improved aperture control for the camera system, faster charging capabilities, and refined software tools designed to enhance daily productivity and creative workflows.

iPhone 18 Pro | Pro Max HANDS-ON - Here's the Problem.... - [mobile]
05:33 PM EDT - Sep,13 2026 -

iPhone 18 Pro vs iPhone 18 Pro Max Hands-On - is it worth upgrading?

iPhone Duo | iPhone 18 Pro Max - Everything NEW! - [mobile]
05:31 PM EDT - Sep,13 2026 -

Amazing. Apple managed to do the first foldable and discovered multitasking when Samsung was already in its eighth generation. Fantastic! :-)

I Cooled my PC with a SLUSHIE MACHINE - [hardware]
05:30 PM EDT - Sep,13 2026 -

Linus Tech Tips repurposes a commercial Taylor 349 frozen carbonated beverage machine to create an unconventional cooling loop for a high-performance gaming PC. The build involves complex plumbing, specialized pumps, and food-safe modifications to integrate the slushie maker's chilling system with the hardware's cooling loop.

Nvidia Stops Offering Good Value GPUs to Gamers - [gaming]
07:38 AM EDT - Sep,12 2026 -

Hardware Unboxed evaluates the current GPU market by analyzing cost-per-frame data across ten countries. This detailed comparison examines how recent price fluctuations have affected the competitive landscape for Nvidia, AMD, and Intel graphics cards in both the entry-level and high-end segments.

MIRI Chief Tells Tucker Super-AI Could End Humanity - [briefly]
04:44 AM EDT - Sep,12 2026 -

Tucker Carlson published a two-hour interview Friday with Nate Soares, president of the Machine Intelligence Research Institute, who argues that the race to build superintelligent AI is on a path that would kill every person on Earth. Soares previously worked as an engineer at Google and Microsoft and as a contractor for the U.S. Defense Department, then spent more than a decade on AI alignment research at MIRI.

He is co-author, with Eliezer Yudkowsky, of the 2025 New York Times bestseller "If Anyone Builds It, Everyone Dies". In the interview they discuss whether such systems can be switched off, U.S. - China competition, weapons and biolabs, Neuralink, and whether there is still a way to halt the race.

Soares' warning is his published argument, not a proven forecast, and other AI researchers dispute that extinction is the default outcome.

Empty Google URL Spits Random AI Answers - [internet]
09:52 AM EDT - Sep,11 2026 -

A live Google Search bug shows an AI Overview when you open a blank `search?si=` URL and type nothing.

Each refresh can swap the card to a new topic, from math proofs to life advice to local tips, while the search box stays empty.

The glitch has been reproduced by reporters since about September 9, 2026.

A viral claim says the cards are other people's live searches; that has not been proven.

Google has not published an explanation.

Until it does, treat the pages as a display bug, not a confirmed privacy leak.

NVIDIA Releases GeForce 616.92 WHQL Game Ready Drivers - [gaming]
05:02 PM EDT - Sep,09 2026 -

NVIDIA has released its latest GeForce Game Ready Drivers, version 616.92 WHQL, bringing support for important titles. This release optimizes GeForce graphics cards for the path tracing upgrade in 007 First Light, adds support for PUBG's upcoming DLSS Super Resolution update, and prepares Game Ready for Active Matter, Aniimo, and WARDOGS, three new DLSS games launching soon. Specifically, for BULKHEAD and Team 17's WARDOGS game, launching on September 10 as an all-out warfare first-person shooter, NVIDIA has included optimizations ahead of the launch to ensure the game runs smoothly. The list of fixed issues includes screen flicker in the browser when certain websites display content, as well as issues with virtual displays. However, issues with power management mode and Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. crashing persist.
Game ready:
  • 007 First Light Path Tracing Update
  • Active Matter
  • Aniimo
  • PUGS DLSS Super Resolution Update
  • WARDOGS
Fixed issues:
  • Intermittent flicker may be observed in browsers when navigating to certain websites
  • Fixed an issue where virtual displays could not be created after updating to driver 616.56
  • Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) sessions may display a black screen after updating to driver 616.56
Known issues:
  • "Prefer Maximum Performance" Power Management Mode may not be applied correctly
  • Assassin's Creed Shadows may crash to desktop after extended gameplay after updating to driver 616.56
  • Judgement/Lost Judgement/ Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. may fail to launch after updating to driver 616.56

Apple announced the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max - [mobile]
04:57 PM EDT - Sep,09 2026 -

Apple announced the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max on 9 September 2026. Both run the new 2nm A20 Pro chip; Apple says the 7-core GPU is up to 40% faster than A19 Pro. The 48MP Fusion Main camera is the first iPhone lens with variable aperture (ƒ/1.48 to ƒ/4.0). Colors are black, silver, glacier, and burgundy, and storage now goes up to 2TB. U.S. prices start at $1,199 for the 6.3-inch Pro and $1,299 for the 6.9-inch Pro Max. Pre-orders open Saturday 12 September; the phones go on sale Friday 18 September.

iPhone Duo is Apple's First Foldable - [mobile]
03:24 PM EDT - Sep,09 2026 -

Apple has taken the wraps off its long-rumored debut foldable phone: the iPhone Duo. This passport-style foldable introduces a new 1:1.4 display ratio for both the inner and outer displays, which iOS adapts to by moving key interface elements from the bottom of the display to the side. It also replaces FaceID with TouchID fingerprint security, and replaces Dynamic Island with a simple punch-hole camera on the outer display, and a camera hidden under the inner display. The inner display measures 7.6 inches while the outer display measures 5.4 inches. The inner display features a matte "nano-texture finish, and a multiple support layers to provide strength and reduce creases, including high-strength glass, titanium, and carbon fiber. Both displays will support an Apple Pencil stylus. The polished frame is made from grade 5 titanium. The back is made with Ceramic Shield, while Ceramic Shield 2 over the front display provides 3x better scratch resistance. The Duo features dual 48-megapixel cameras: main and wide-angle. The camera system has most of the features of the cameras on the new iPhone 18 Pro. The dual displays unlock several new camera modes, including viewfinders on both displays simultaneously, and Duo FaceTime so people on both sides can join a video call. The iPhone Duo has the same new A20 Pro chip that powers the new iPhone 18 Pro. It also uses Apple's new C2 chip for the cellular radio, which now supports mmWave 5G and 50% faster uploads (compared to the C1X). An Apple N1 chip enables Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, and Thread. The battery is capable of up to 31 hours of video playback on the inner display. It supports fast wired and wireless charging. iPhone Duo will be available in two colors: star white or night sky. Pre-orders begin October 16, with availability beginning October 23. Pricing starts at $1,999 with 256 GB of storage. It will also be available with 512 GB, 1 TB, or 2 TB.

Artificial - Official Teaser Trailer - In Theaters Christmas Day - [briefly]
10:31 AM EDT - Sep,09 2026 -

The movie Sam Altman tried to stop you from seeing is coming

He pressured Amazon Studios into dropping 'Artificial' when they were investing in OpenAI, but it's hitting cinemas on Christmas Day

Time for some popcorn

OpenAI Launches ChatGPT Images 2.5 - [briefly]
04:49 PM EDT - Sep,08 2026 -

OpenAI released ChatGPT Images 2.5 on September 8, 2026, calling it a state-of-the-art image model with sharper details, more precise editing, and faster generation. The company said the model produces more natural lighting and richer textures, better preserves people and objects from reference photos, and follows edit requests more reliably across multiple turns. Generation latency is up to 50% lower than Images 2.0, according to OpenAI. New in-app tools include Sketch, which lets users draw directly in ChatGPT by typing "@Sketch," and templates for formats such as posters, flyers, merch, and product photos. The update is rolling out today to ChatGPT, ChatGPT Work, and Codex users on desktop, mobile, and web. Developers also get two API models: GPT-Image-2.5 Flare for faster everyday quality and GPT-Image-2.5 Sunburst for more precise detailed work.

The Best Value Gaming PC I've Ever Seen - [gaming]
04:10 PM EDT - Sep,06 2026 -

Linus Tech Tips explores the ASRock BC250, a unique mining board utilizing repurposed PlayStation 5 silicon. The team evaluates the hardware performance, discusses the necessity of Linux for operation, and demonstrates the technical modifications required to transform these castoff components into a functional gaming machine.

Hackers Exploiting MikroTik RouterOS Vulnerability in the Wild to Gain Complete Network Access - [security]
03:41 PM EDT - Sep,06 2026 -

Attackers are actively exploiting an unauthenticated remote access flaw in MikroTik RouterOS, and network administrators worldwide are being urged to patch their devices immediately before compromise turns into a full network takeover.

MikroTik confirmed on September 3, 2026, that it had discovered a serious security vulnerability affecting RouterOS and had already shipped fixes across every release channel, including 7.25 beta 3, 7.24.2 stable, 7.23.4 long-term, and 6.49.21 long-term.

The vendor deliberately withheld technical specifics in its initial advisory, stating plainly that it was "not currently publishing detailed information" in order to give administrators time to update before attackers could reverse-engineer the flaw from public disclosure.

Despite that caution, exploitation began almost immediately, and forum users and researchers quickly pieced together the attack mechanics on their own.

In practical terms, if the SSH service is reachable from the internet or an untrusted network, the router is vulnerable until it receives the patch, with no additional credential theft or user interaction required.

NVIDIA Hotfix 616.86 Kills Browser Flicker - [gaming]
04:16 AM EDT - Sep,05 2026 -

NVIDIA Customer Care posted GeForce Hotfix driver 616.86 on September 4. It is a small patch on top of Game Ready driver 616.64, not a new Game Ready drop.

The official note lists three fixes. Browsers could flicker on some sites. After **616.56**, virtual displays would not create. RDP sessions could also go black after that same 616.56 build.

Those 616.56 problems were already showing up in the wild. Users reported desktop flicker, brief black screens, and broken virtual monitors used by remote-play tools. Some software vendors even told people to stay off 616.56. NVIDIA's hotfix tickets for the last two bugs explicitly point back to 616.56.

A GeForce Hotfix is optional and short-QA. NVIDIA says it exists only to ship the three fixes faster. The same patches are supposed to land in the next full WHQL driver, after which 616.86 will be pulled. If you do not have flicker, a dead virtual display, or a black RDP session, 616.64 is the same driver minus these three tickets.

It is Windows 10/11 64-bit only. It does not show up in NVIDIA App. You download it from NVIDIA's Customer Care article. After install, the App may still show an old driver date. That is normal for hotfixes.

This is not a new feature driver and not a Multi Frame Generation change. Replies on the tweet asking for 40-series MFG are unrelated to 616.86.

NVIDIA 616.64 Brings DLSS 5 to NBA 2K27 - [gaming]
04:19 AM EDT - Sep,04 2026 -

NVIDIA released GeForce Game Ready driver 616.64 on September 3, 2026.

The WHQL package is the launch driver for NBA 2K27 and turns on DLSS 5 3D-Guided Neural Rendering on GeForce RTX 50 Series cards.

In the game, that option sits under Video Settings as "DLSS Neural Rendering."

The same driver also prepares PCs for Onimusha: Way of the Sword.

NVIDIA says DLSS 5 uses artist-guided AI models for lighting and materials while keeping scanned player faces intact.

Get the driver from the NVIDIA App or NVIDIA's GeForce site.

China's Bugatti killer v Lambo Temerario: DRAG RACE - [off-topic]
05:59 PM EDT - Sep,02 2026 -

Can the new Lamborghini Temerario take down two 1000hp+ Chinese exports and a supercharged Hayabusa?!

SCCM Hotfix KB38982839 Is Out - [briefly]
03:37 PM EDT - Sep,01 2026 -

Microsoft shipped Configuration Manager security hotfix KB38982839 for the SMS Provider and the administration service.

The admin-service piece is a defense-in-depth fix tied to Windows SMB Server elevation-of-privilege CVE-2026-26128, and Microsoft wants the matching Windows patch installed too.

Version 2603 can take the hotfix from Updates and Servicing; 2509 needs rollup KB37864969 first, and 2503 needs KB32851084.

On 2503 the package also rolls in Network Access Account hardening from KB37447175. No OS reboot is required, but a site reset is, and secondary sites must be updated by hand with Recover Secondary Site.

GeForce drivers 616.56 Flickers on 8-Bit. Flip to 10-Bit - [gaming]
04:40 PM EDT - Aug,31 2026 -

Game Ready 616.56 landed 26 August. Some 8-bit panels now flicker on the desktop and in the browser. NVIDIA's own forum is full of it.

Wccftech says staff confirmed the bug and are testing a fix. The quick dodge: NVIDIA App ? System ? Displays ? Output color depth ? 10 bpc. If the screen cannot do 10-bit, roll back.

This is not every card and not every monitor. HDR reports are mixed. Do not DDU the world yet.

Wait for the next GRD if 10-bit is not an option.

My Wife Needs a Phone, and I'm NOT Gonna Mess it Up This Time - [mobile]
05:50 AM EDT - Aug,31 2026 -

Following a significant loss of data on a previous device, Linus Tech Tips helps Ivonne navigate the current Android smartphone market at a local electronics retailer. They evaluate various handsets based on specific user preferences, such as camera quality, battery performance, and software reliability, to find a suitable long-term replacement.


Short overview of recent news articles

Gamer rigs his whole desk to tilt into a hammock (Oct,07 2026 )

Google Locks 890 MW of Nuclear From Constellation (Oct,06 2026 )

Windows 11 24H2 Home and Pro Lose Updates on 13 October (Oct,06 2026 )

Gears of War is worse than woke.. (Oct,06 2026 )

Kill 802.11b and the Smart Plugs Wake Up (Oct,06 2026 )

Some iPhone 18 Pro Max Phones Need a Swap on AT&T (Oct,02 2026 )

Bose Brings ANC to Wired Earbuds (Oct,01 2026 )

iPhone 18 Pro Freeze Bug Gets Apple Fix (Sep,27 2026 )

The Apple Product I Still Fanboy Over - AirPods 5 Review (Sep,27 2026 )

$10.000 PC Build vs $10.000 Car? (...and a bit of a case review) (Sep,27 2026 )

VW and Audi Recall 2.86 Million Over Steering Bolt (Sep,25 2026 )

Microsoft Confirms Windows 11 Black Screen Bug (Sep,25 2026 )

Meta Unveils 100g VR Glasses for $1,299 (Sep,24 2026 )

NVIDIA Releases GeForce 617.14 WHQL Game Ready Drivers (Sep,22 2026 )

NBA 2K27 on PC with max settings! (Sep,21 2026 )

Money Safe. Data Is Not. (Sep,20 2026 )

Model Mikaela Lafuente is going viral for her runway walk (Sep,19 2026 )

iOS 27 Closes 200+ Security Holes (Sep,15 2026 )

Viral Clip Is Romania's RXF Booty Slap (Sep,15 2026 )

Microsoft Ships Emergency Fix for Broken RDS (Sep,14 2026 )

iPhone 18 Pro - 10 Features you NEED to know! (Sep,13 2026 )

iPhone 18 Pro | Pro Max HANDS-ON - Here's the Problem.... (Sep,13 2026 )

iPhone Duo | iPhone 18 Pro Max - Everything NEW! (Sep,13 2026 )

I Cooled my PC with a SLUSHIE MACHINE (Sep,13 2026 )

Nvidia Stops Offering Good Value GPUs to Gamers (Sep,12 2026 )

MIRI Chief Tells Tucker Super-AI Could End Humanity (Sep,12 2026 )

Empty Google URL Spits Random AI Answers (Sep,11 2026 )

NVIDIA Releases GeForce 616.92 WHQL Game Ready Drivers (Sep,09 2026 )

Apple announced the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max (Sep,09 2026 )

iPhone Duo is Apple's First Foldable (Sep,09 2026 )

Artificial - Official Teaser Trailer - In Theaters Christmas Day (Sep,09 2026 )

OpenAI Launches ChatGPT Images 2.5 (Sep,08 2026 )

The Best Value Gaming PC I've Ever Seen (Sep,06 2026 )

Hackers Exploiting MikroTik RouterOS Vulnerability in the Wild to (Sep,06 2026 )

NVIDIA Hotfix 616.86 Kills Browser Flicker (Sep,05 2026 )

NVIDIA 616.64 Brings DLSS 5 to NBA 2K27 (Sep,04 2026 )

China's Bugatti killer v Lambo Temerario: DRAG RACE (Sep,02 2026 )

SCCM Hotfix KB38982839 Is Out (Sep,01 2026 )

GeForce drivers 616.56 Flickers on 8-Bit. Flip to 10-Bit (Aug,31 2026 )

My Wife Needs a Phone, and I'm NOT Gonna Mess it Up This Time (Aug,31 2026 )

Valorant OMEN Tower Listed at $1,300 (Aug,30 2026 )

Sydney Sweeney filmed a birthday campaign (Aug,29 2026 )

Apple TV Hikes Price to $14.99 (Aug,29 2026 )

NVIDIA GeForce 616.56 WHQL Driver (Aug,26 2026 )

Pixel 11 Pro Fold Snaps Again in Bend Test (Aug,22 2026 )

GrapheneOS Eyes Motorola Phones for 2027 Launch (Aug,22 2026 )

Sandbox Bridge Exploit Mints Billions of Unbacked SAND (Aug,22 2026 )

GTA VI Leaker Demands $165k Just to Talk About Ads (Aug,22 2026 )

Fairphone 6+ Comes to US, Now with Android (Aug,19 2026 )

AI Clip of Indian Delivery Driver "Game" Goes Viral (Aug,16 2026 )

>> News Archive <<

TechAmok - Privacy Policy        loading time:0.02secs