If there's one thing I used to fear about single-board computers, and the Raspberry Pi in particular, it was their ability to function underwater. While most people wouldn't submerge a Raspberry Pi, you can indeed put a single-board computer underwater if you're the kind of builder who loves a niche Raspberry Pi project, and you've got a suitable waterproof housing for the SBC.

Firefox will soon let you shake your iPhone to get an AI-generated summary of the webpage you’re on. The feature rolls out this week, and will operate using Apple’s on-device AI model on the iPhone 15 Pro or newer once iOS 26 launches.On older iOS versions, Mozilla will use its own cloud-based AI system to create summaries and insert them on top of the webpage. Along with shaking your phone, you can also access AI-generated summaries by tapping the “thunderbolt” icon in the address bar, or tapping the three dots at the bottom of your screen and selecting “Summarize page.”Mozilla notes that you can turn off the feature at any time, in case you don’t want the browser to misinterpret a fumble of your phone as a summarization request. Shake to summarize will only work on webpages with fewer than 5,000 words.With the launch, Firefox will become one of the first major third-party apps to roll out an integration with Apple Intelligence, which we may hear more about during today’s iPhone launch event. Shake to summarize is only available in the US and in English to start, but Mozilla plans on expanding it globally and to Android users in the future.

The Plex media streaming platform has been breached in what looks to be a repeat of a 2022 incident that saw authentication data and encrypted passwords compromised. The company is urging users to change their password, enable two-factor authentication, and sign out of any connected devices that might already be logged in.In an email sent to users titled “Action required: Notice of a potential security incident,” Plex says a database was accessed by “an unauthorized third party” exposing emails, usernames, and hashed passwords for a “limited subset” of customers. Because the passwords were securely hashed, they can’t be easily read by the attacker, but Plex urges users to change them anyway. Plex says credit card data wasn’t exposed because it’s not stored on its servers.Here’s the full email sent to Plex users this morning:Dear Plex User,We have recently experienced a security incident that may potentially involve your Plex account information. We believe the actual impact of this incident is limited; however, action is required from you to ensure your account remains secure. What happened An unauthorized third party accessed a limited subset of customer data from one of our databases. While we quickly contained the incident, information that was accessed included emails, usernames, and securely hashed passwords. Any account passwords that may have been accessed were securely hashed, in accordance with best practices, meaning they cannot be read by a third party. Out of an abundance of caution, we recommend you immediately reset your password by visiting https://plex.tv/reset. Rest assured that we do not store credit card data on our servers, so this information was not compromised in this incident. What we’re doing We’ve already addressed the method that this third party used to gain access to the system, and we’re undergoing additional reviews to ensure that the security of all of our systems is further hardened to prevent future attacks. What you must do We kindly request that you reset your Plex account password immediately by visiting https://plex.tv/reset. When doing so, there’s a checkbox to “Sign out connected devices after password change,” which we recommend you enable. This will sign you out of all your devices (including any Plex Media Server you own) for your security, and you will then need to sign back in with your new password. We understand that this means a little more work for you, but it will provide additional security to your account. Additional Security Measures You Can Take We remind you that no one at Plex will ever reach out to you over email to ask for a password or credit card number for payments. For further account protection, we also recommend enabling two-factor authentication on your Plex account if you haven’t already done so. Lastly, we sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this situation may cause you. We take pride in our security systems, which helped us quickly detect this incident, and we want to assure you that we are working swiftly to prevent potential future incidents from occurring. For step-by-step instructions on how to reset your password, visit:https://support.plex.tv/articles/account-requires-password-reset Thank you, The Plex Team

The smart home is quite an achievement when fully deployed. Once a network has been established and a few devices added, you'll have quite a compelling solution. But to take this to the next level, you'll likely add a few more devices, but the more smart home hardware is activated, the busier your home network gets. Then there's also the risk of people accessing your smart home stuff without consent. All of this can be remedied throughvirtual LANs (VLANs), which are precisely as they sound.

They may not always seem like it, but RAM timings are vital for good PC performance. RAM timings, also known as memory timings, control how quickly your memory can respond to a CPU request. Too fast, and you get data corruption. Too slow, and you get poor performance, long load times, and stuttering. There are four memory timing parameters: CAS Latency (tCL), Row Address to Column Address Delay (tRCD), Row Precharge Time (tRP), and Row Active Time (tRAS).

Windows and Linux are often compared for how they handle things at the OS level. Performance, overall stability, and compatibility often dominate the conversation, but one thing that isn't compared as often is the apps they both share. Applications that are compatible with both Linux and Windows differ in experiences quite heavily in some cases, and while these 5 apps work on both operating systems, they're a lot better suited to Linux.

Reports have been circulating for the past few weeks that recent Windows 11 updates (KB5063878 and KB5062660) were causing some SSDs using Phison controllers to fail. While plenty of YouTube and TikTok videos have blamed Microsoft for the issues, Phison has identified “early versions of firmware and BIOS” as the problem instead.“Many of the reports originate from media testing conducted on hardware running early versions of firmware and BIOS,” says Michael Wu, GM and President of Phison US, in a statement to The Verge. “These versions are performance preview drives and are not identical to those provided to end users through official distribution channels. We have observed that outdated firmware is still being used on some SSDs and we encourage any reviewers facing this to leverage updated channel firmware readily available through manufacturer-provided update utilities.”YouTuber JayzTwoCents claimed last week that the “Windows update and SSD problem is WAY worse than we thought!” JayzTwoCents showed a Crucial T500 drive (with a Phison E25 controller) failing after Microsoft’s latest Windows 11 security updates, and needing a power cycle to come back to life. It’s not clear whether JayzTwoCents was using pre-release SSD firmware, or even an early motherboard BIOS.Phison was able to replicate issues reported by the PCDIY! community though, and found that these were down to engineering preview firmware. “Phison examined the exact SSDs used in the PCDIY! testing and determined PCDIY! was utilizing an engineering preview firmware, which is not the final firmware used in the Corsair Force Series MP600 SSD 2TB and other drives with the E16 controller available for sale to consumers on the market,” explains Wu. Phison also performed the same tests on consumer SSDs and found no crashes or failures.Microsoft said late last month that it had “found no connection” between its security updates and the drive failures reported on social media and elsewhere. That didn’t stop many people, including prominent YouTubers, from blaming Microsoft for the SSD issues. That’s hardly surprising though, given Microsoft’s history of chaotic Windows updates.

Microsoft and LG are partnering up to bring Xbox Cloud Gaming to internet-connected vehicles. A new Xbox app will soon be available on cars that use LG’s Automotive Content Platform (ACP), allowing Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers to access cloud versions of Xbox titles directly on in-car screens.The Xbox app will be able to stream games when you’re charging an EV or trying to entertain passengers on a road trip. LG’s ACP is already available on Kia’s EV3 in Europe, and is also coming to the EV4, EV5, and new Sportage. ACP runs LG’s webOS platform, the same software that powers its smart TVs, and provides access to a variety of content like Netflix, Disney Plus, YouTube, and more.Microsoft already partnered with LG to bring its Xbox app to smart TVs earlier this year, and the extension to compatible cars comes as the software maker gets ready to expand Xbox Cloud Gaming to Game Pass Core and Standard subscribers. “Our work with LG is the latest example of Xbox expanding to new places, building on partnerships that already bring Xbox Cloud Gaming to mobile devices, PCs, and TVs,” says Christopher Lee, vice president of Xbox marketing. “By adding vehicles to the mix, we’re giving players more choice than ever in how they enjoy their games.”Speaking of cars, Microsoft also announced overnight that it’s returning to the Tokyo Game Show later this month. An Xbox stream will be held on September 25th at 3AM PT / 6AM ET / 11AM UK, where Forza Horizon 6 is widely expected to be announced. The Xbox teaser for the Tokyo Game Show includes an urban neon aesthetic street scene that looks like it would be ideal for a new Forza game set in Japan.

Notion has been my go-to productivity suite for years. It’s like a digital binder that holds everything from drafts to notes and budgeting. But even after all this time, there were still cracks. It’s a little bloated and can be difficult to navigate at times. Plus, it’s not very privacy-forward.

When it comes to horror games, you'd be forgiven for thinking that 2D ones can't be nearly as scary as 3D ones. However, there are some really stellar titles out there that prove that theory wrong. Just because they're missing a dimension doesn't make them any creepier to play.

Perhaps it's just my anecdotal experience, but I recall that a decade ago, Intel was the primary choice for gamers. Having an AMD processor for gaming was a little unusual, and I vaguely recall people claiming it was the inferior choice. But that may just be my imagination.

The 3D-printed Switch 2 mockup that started Nintendo’s dispute with Genki. Nintendo has settled the lawsuit it filed against accessory maker Genki over the Switch 2 mockup it showcased at CES before the console was officially revealed, and accessories it promoted using the Switch 2 name. Genki’s parent company, Human Things, will pay Nintendo an undisclosed amount of money in damages to close the case, according to a legal filing submitted on Monday, and has agreed to stop giving its products names that are “confusingly similar” to official Nintendo intellectual property.The dispute began in January after Genki showed off an accurate 3D-printed Switch 2 mockup at CES, even including the console’s logo, days before it was officially launched by Nintendo. The company also began to promote its range of Switch 2 accessories before the console was announced. Nintendo later filed a complaint against the accessory maker in May over alleged “trademark infringement, unfair competition, and false advertising.” Nintendo said it didn’t provide Genki with technical Switch 2 specifications, and alleged that Genki either “unlawfully or illicitly obtained an authentic Nintendo Switch 2” prior to the console’s public release, or “cannot claim compatibility with enough certainty to make its advertising claims in good faith.”The financial terms of the settlement haven’t been disclosed. According to the settlement filing, Genki attests that it “did not obtain access to” a Switch 2 before the console’s launch announcement, and the origins of the 3D-printed dummy unit remain unclear.In the original lawsuit filing, Nintendo said that Genki had also infringed its trademark by marketing third-party accessories and services using language that alluded to Nintendo’s IP, such as “Genki Direct,” and “Genki Glitch 2.” Nintendo accused Genki of “taking advantage of the trust and loyalty that Nintendo fans have for the Nintendo brand and mark and causing actionable harm.”Genki is still permitted to reference Nintendo branding in its own products in a “nominative fair use manner” under the new settlement agreement, but only when the company is making verified compatibility claims or to clarify its affiliation with Nintendo products as a third-party accessory producer.