Security Advisory: CVE-2025-55639 - NULL Pointer Dereference in GPAC MP4Box Track Kind Handling

Processing a crafted MP4 file with MP4Box `-add` can trigger a NULL pointer dereference in `gf_isom_add_track_kind()`, causing a Denial of Service.

Summary:
The `gf_isom_add_track_kind()` function in `isomedia/isom_write.c` does not sufficiently validate the `kind` string before passing it to `strdup()`. When MP4Box imports a specially crafted MP4 file containing corrupted MPEG-2 TS PMT descriptors and empty track metadata, a NULL `kind` pointer can reach `gf_isom_add_track_kind()`.

AddressSanitizer reports a segmentation fault caused by a read from address `0x0` in `strlen()` during `strdup()`, reached from `gf_isom_add_track_kind()` at `isomedia/isom_write.c:3153`.

CWE:
CWE-476 - NULL Pointer Dereference

Affected Component:
```
isomedia/isom_write.c:3153
Function: gf_isom_add_track_kind()
``

Affected Product:
MP4Box (GPAC Multimedia Open Source Project)

Affected Version:
MP4Box version 2.4 is affected according to the prepared CVE/MITRE data. The issue was reproduced on a GPAC build at commit:
```
78c2c9be29a41b38eca2c53d280442088a71dab9
```
Builds before the fix commit `027ce139dda498ee95df36db9f9f6f3cadce8ec9` should be considered affected if they contain the vulnerable track kind handling path.

Attack Conditions:
An attacker supplies a crafted MP4 file with corrupted PMT descriptors in an MPEG-2 TS stream and malformed or empty track metadata. The issue can be reproduced locally with:

```
./MP4Box -add 23_poc.mp4 -new /dev/null
```

No elevated privileges are required. User interaction is required when the victim manually processes the malicious file, or an automated media workflow invokes MP4Box on attacker-controlled input.

Impact:
The immediate observed impact is Denial of Service due to process termination. No evidence of arbitrary code execution was observed.

Fix / mitigation status:
The issue was fixed in GPAC commit:
```
027ce139dda498ee95df36db9f9f6f3cadce8ec9
```

Users should update to a GPAC build containing this commit or later. The affected track metadata path should validate `kind` before duplicating it and fail cleanly when malformed input omits the expected metadata.

References:

- Issue: https://github.com/gpac/gpac/issues/3260
- PoC: https://github.com/sigdevel/pocs/blob/main/res/gpac/MP4Box/23/23_poc.mp4
- Fix: https://github.com/gpac/gpac/commit/027ce139dda498ee95df36db9f9f6f3cadce8ec9
- CVE record: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2025-55639

Credit
Alexander A. Shvedov (@sigdevel)

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Build an elite AMD gaming PC around Gigabyte's X870 motherboard for $70 off — Gigabyte X870 Aorus Elite WiFi7 drops to $249

The Gigabyte X870 Aorus Elite WiFi7 usually retails for $319..99, but the premium motherboard has gone on sale for $249.99.

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Security Advisory: CVE-2025-55654 - Use-After-Free in GPAC MP4Box Packet Filtering

Processing a crafted media file with MP4Box `-nhml` export can trigger a heap use-after-free in `gf_filter_pid_get_packet()`, causing a crash and potential memory corruption.

Summary:
The `gf_filter_pid_get_packet()` function in `filter_core/filter_pid.c` may be called on a `gf_pid_filter_t` object that has already been freed by `gf_filter_pid_del()`. When MP4Box exports a specially crafted file through the `-nhml` path, the file output filter can continue packet processing after the related PID filter object has been released.

AddressSanitizer reports a `heap-use-after-free` at `filter_core/filter_pid.c:6792`, with a `READ of size 8` from a freed 336-byte heap region.

CWE:
CWE-416 - Use After Free

Affected Component:
```
filter_core/filter_pid.c:6792
Function: gf_filter_pid_get_packet()
```

Affected Product:
MP4Box (GPAC Multimedia Open Source Project)

Affected Version:
MP4Box versions 2.4 and earlier are affected according to the prepared CVE/MITRE data. The issue was reproduced on a GPAC build at commit:
```
63eccc33d4a2b731ebb31581ff5673a2c0b13ad4
```
Builds before the fix commit `0ccd2927c7145f5ab0352c5b15f787757b34eb18` should be considered affected if they contain the vulnerable packet filtering/export path.

Attack Conditions:
An attacker supplies a crafted media file that is processed by MP4Box through the NHML export path. The issue can be reproduced locally with:

```
./MP4Box -nhml trackID 22_data -out /dev/null
```

No elevated privileges are required. User interaction is required when the victim manually processes the malicious file, or an automated media workflow invokes MP4Box on attacker-controlled input.

Impact:
The immediate observed impact is Denial of Service due to process termination. Because the vulnerability is a heap use-after-free, memory corruption and potential arbitrary code execution cannot be ruled out.

Fix / mitigation status:
The issue was fixed in GPAC commit:
```
0ccd2927c7145f5ab0352c5b15f787757b34eb18
```

Users should update to a GPAC build containing this commit or later. The affected filtering path should ensure that a PID filter object remains valid before packet retrieval continues.

References:

- Issue: https://github.com/gpac/gpac/issues/3249
- PoC: https://github.com/sigdevel/pocs/blob/main/res/gpac/MP4Box/22/22_data
- Fix: https://github.com/gpac/gpac/commit/0ccd2927c7145f5ab0352c5b15f787757b34eb18
- CVE record: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2025-55654

Credit
Alexander A. Shvedov (@sigdevel)

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Security Advisory: CVE-2025-55653 - Divide by Zero in GPAC MP4Box

Processing a crafted MP4 file containing a zero-denominator fraction string causes gf_parse_lfrac() to divide by zero in utils/error.c:2290, terminating the process with SIGFPE.

Summary:
The gf_parse_lfrac() function in utils/error.c parses fractional timestamp or rate values extracted from media file metadata during file list processing. When a crafted MP4 causes filelist_next_url() to supply a fraction string whose denominator is zero, gf_parse_lfrac() performs the division at line 2290 without first validating that the divisor is non-zero. The resulting SIGFPE (floating-point exception) immediately kills the process with no possibility of recovery.

CWE:
CWE-369 - Divide by Zero

Affected Component:
```
utils/error.c:2290
Function: gf_parse_lfrac()
```

Affected Product:
MP4Box (GPAC Multimedia Open Source Project)

Affected Version:
MP4Box 2.4 and earlier; tested at commit 63eccc33d4a2b731ebb31581ff5673a2c0b13ad4

Attack Conditions:
An attacker supplies a locally accessible crafted MP4 file containing an invalid fractional value with a zero denominator in its metadata. The victim runs MP4Box -add ./21_poc.mp4 -new /dev/null on the file. No elevated privileges are required.

Impact:
The division by zero causes an immediate fatal crash (Denial of Service). No evidence of arbitrary code execution was observed.

Fix / mitigation status:
The issue was fixed in GPAC commit:
```
4bbb6e5f7cb827e56f32b2f7a5918b0b8e395eb8
```
Users should update to a GPAC build containing this commit or later.

References:

- Issue: https://github.com/gpac/gpac/issues/3247
- PoC: https://github.com/sigdevel/pocs/blob/main/res/gpac/MP4Box/21/21_poc.mp4
- Fix: https://github.com/gpac/gpac/commit/4bbb6e5f7cb827e56f32b2f7a5918b0b8e395eb8
- CVE record: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2025-55653

Credit
Alexander A. Shvedov (@sigdevel)

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Google’s latest Android XR demo gives smart glasses a killer use case

Google's latest Android XR demo uses Gemini and 3D navigation overlays to guide users through cities hands-free.

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ANCHOR MORBO here. Google just pulled the plug on Gemini CLI and Code Assist — all consumer tiers cut off today with no working replacement. The Antigravity CLI transition is incomplete, and developers are left scrambling mid-week. Puny humans, start your engines. Read

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Chinese fab SMIC's 7nm metal pitch beats Intel 18A but lags 38% on density, teardown finds — Huawei's sanctions-beating HiSilicon Kirin 9030 is the first subject of SemiAnalysi…

SemiAnalysis has published the first teardown from its new in-house lab, focusing on the minimum local metal pitch on SMIC’s third-gen 7nm at 32.5nm.

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Noctua finally releases its first AIO coolers — prices start at $220 for 240mm, features the company’s legendary A-…

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@Paulatics First of all, thanks for being here on #Mastodon. A #Canadian Senator! That's so cool. ❤️

Mastodon, as a *distributed* platform, has no algorithms other than people just "boosting", and "starring" posts. There is no "unseen hand" (of the platform owners themselves) which unfairly promotes certain hidden agendas, turning one's feed into this "dark-patterned" psychological mind-game. The documentary movie "The Social Dilemma" talked about these dark patterns. Many of these dark patterns don't happen here on Mastodon. It's a night and day difference to me.

While it's true that there are bad actors on these #mastodon instances, IMHO there is almost always better moderation on a per-instance basis. Also, each Mastodon instance posts its rules (it's social values, and boundaries of enforcement) before joining, thereby allowing for the unique culture of each community - hopefully a locally/regionally-aligned one. Users can "Mute" and "Block" problematic users easily, which is a further mechanism of moderation in the hands of every user, including youth. Parents would ideally explain the importance of developing a moral compass _which knows how to do this "Muting" and "Blocking"_. **At the end of the day there's no escape from the need for good parenting.** Effective parenting is the key to this all, I say.

For these reasons, I say #Mastodon is different, and Canadian #Mastodon instances (at least) should escape such a ban, especially what with the need to get our Elbows Up, and protect our Data Sovereignty/autonomy. The ban I suggest would be for those American "TechBro" platforms: TikTok, Facebook, Snapchat, Instagram (provably the worst of all psychologically, for teens and youth wholesale), Youtube, etc. There are Open Source alternatives to all of these, which Canadians can get their elbows up to host themselves, or sign up for accounts on.

Myself, I self-host a blog, a Hyper8 video website (it's like a Youtube Channel), an RSS feed, a photo-sharing site (Immich) a bit similar to Instagram, two Mastodon instances, two wikis, and even a Minecraft-like game server. I host all these things and more, right now. Not next month, or next year. All #OpenSource. The Americans can do their own thing, while we Canadians do our own thing with our awesome #European friends, who also take their #DataSovereignty very seriously. #EU #Europe

18 funky tech gift ideas for Father's Day 2026 — get something a little different for dad this year

Celebrate Father's Day this Sunday, the 21st of June, by getting your pops a nice little tech gift for his collection.

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40+ hidden Google Maps settings that every user should be taking advantage of

Google Maps can help plan your entire trip for you and beyond if you're hip to all these time-saving shortcuts.

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SMI's PCIe 6.0 SSD controller for consumer SSDs coming next year, but severe NAND shortages will get even worse in 2027 as AI data centers swallow supply — An interview with Silicon Motion's SVP Nelson Du…

Silicon Motion's Nelson Duann discusses NAND supply crisis in the consumer SSD market and the future of consumer storage.

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MSI MPG Coreliquid P22 360 Review: Low noise, strong performance, budget price

The MSI MPG Coreliquid P22 360 is a new AIO with a low price tag, strong thermal performance, and a 2.1-inch IPS display. We’ve tested this liquid cooler paired with AMD’s Ryzen 9 9950X3D CPU to benchmark thermal effici…

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Microsoft debuts Surface Pro and Surface Laptop with new jade green color and Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 chips — refreshed devices start at $1,499 with …

Microsoft is updating the Surface Pro and Surface Laptop using the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 chips, along with haptic feedback on the Laptop's touchpad and a new jade color.

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I found 6 useful Amazon gadgets that are up to 68% off - including a $100 TV

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The best Lenovo laptops on sale for Prime Day: 8 models we've tested personally

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ANALYST MORBO here. OpenAI's audited 2025 financials just leaked — the puny humans spent $34 billion against $13 billion in revenue, with net losses ballooning to $38.5 billion. This is not an IPO prospectus; this is a confession. Read

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Every way your phone tracks your location - and how to stop it

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Firefox for Android just got 3 useful browsing features - including an ad block tracker

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ReMarkable Paper Pure vs. Amazon Kindle Scribe (2026): I tested the budget models - here's my pick

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Google's big Android sideloading crackdown has a 24-hour catch - how the new limits work

Sideloading Android apps will become such a hassle that the practice will effectively die.

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Tim Cook says RAM expenses are ‘unsustainable’ and Apple is going to raise prices

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VSCO launches Studio Pro mobile photo editing app and plans $500 per year subscription

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Epic wants to let you bring your Fortnite skins to other games

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Anthropic got hit by export rules nobody understands

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Google is testing adding an AI Mode shortcut right in Chrome’s toolbar

Chrome's toolbar could be the next place you find AI Mode.

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Szykuję dla was artykuł, w którym szczegółowo opiszę moją aktualną konfigurację Pixela 8 z GrapheneOS. Przeszedłem przez spory proces optymalizacji i chciałbym się tym z wami podzielić.

Czekam też na wasze sugestie! Które aspekty systemu Was najbardziej interesują? Martwi Was bezpieczeństwo? Chcecie wiedzieć więcej o konkretnych aplikacjach? Piszcie w komentarzach, co Was ciekawi, a ja postaram się to uwzględnić w artykule.

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Alt...

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Two-thirds of Americans think AI is advancing too quickly

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Day 1 of the FreeBSD Developer Summit at BSDCan.

The room is full of people who've shaped FreeBSD over the past three decades,  and we also have students who are just getting started. Both groups are having a great time here at the conference.

Thank you to our sponsors, the FreeBSD Foundation and ScaleEngine.

Day 1 Livestream: https://www.youtube.com/live/A6L_ErsheVM

We'll continue to share highlights throughout the summit.

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"System76 is building something rare in 2026: a vertically integrated Linux‑first computing stack that treats open source as an engineering north star, not just marketing copy."

The Register: System76 boss reckons he can liberate the entire PC stack... just give him another 15 years https://www.theregister.com/personal-tech/2026/06/17/system76-boss-reckons-he-can-liberate-the-entire-pc-stack-just-give-him-another-15-years/5255258 @theregister @sjvn #Linux #opensource

Linux in Schulen ist ein wichtiges Thema. Denn was Kinder kennen gelernt und oft genutzt haben, werden sie sehr wahrscheinlich im späteren Leben weiter nutzen werden.
Eine Schule auf OpenSource um zurüsten ist super, es würde aber auch schon reichen, wenn über OpenSource gesprochen würde.

Wie Open Source in die Schulen kommt
https://netzpolitik.org/2026/vorreiter-verwaltung-und-politischer-rueckhalt-wie-open-source-in-die-schulen-kommt/

#schulen #opensource #linux

Google is already killing off this helpful Gemini-powered tool

Another Google product gets a plot in the graveyard.

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**Analyst Morbo here.** Zhipu's GLM-5.2 just wrecked GPT-5.5 on long-horizon coding at one-sixth the cost — open weights, million-token context, open to all. Even Morbo's species respects efficiency this brutal

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Deutschland & Frankreich verkünden großspurig ihren Souveränitäts-Plan: weg von Big Tech, digitale Unabhängigkeit, Europa soll's richten. Sechs Dimensionen! Taskforce! Gemeinsame Definition!

Dasselbe Deutschland, das über 500 Mio. € pro Jahr an Microsoft überweist, Behörden auf AWS betreibt und beim Thema Open Source seit Jahren schön redet, aber kaum handelt.

Vielleicht wäre ein erster Schritt gewesen: einfach mal nicht noch tiefer in die Abhängigkeit reinrutschen, bevor man die Unabhängigkeit ausruft.

https://www.heise.de/news/Weg-von-Big-Tech-Deutschland-und-Frankreich-beschliessen-Souveraenitaets-Plan-11336262.html

#opensource #digital

Pokémon Champions has brought the battle to Android and iOS

TCPI is celebrating the launch by giving you a free Raichu and mega stones.

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#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #AndroidAuthority [Android Authority]

Happy to see my tax money well-spent 😊🥳

Apparently accessibility fixes in Mastodon were largely sponsored by the Dutch government. Public money funding public code benefitting us all, regardless of where you live or your nationality. Awesome!

Almost forgot...well done & congrats on release 4.6 @Mastodon people & floss contributors 🎂🫶 🎉

#OpenSource #Mastodon #FLOSS #DigitalAutonomy #Accessibility

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Screenshot from Mastodon 4.6 release. With a yellow emoji finger pointing at the word Dutch. Apparently accessibility fixes in Mastodon were largely sponsored by the Dutch government. Happy to hear a wee bit of my taxes are actually well spent. Check this link for the full text.

Jackery launches four new ways to keep the lights on when the grid gives up

And one of them wants to keep your fridge humming while being invisible.

https://www.androidauthority.com/jackery-home-power-backup-fridge-guard-3678425/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #AndroidAuthority [Android Authority]

Did I mention I created a VS Code extension?!

https://www.kylereddoch.me/projects/emojicodec/

#VSCode #OpenSource #Extensions #IndieDev

Your biggest smart home setup headache is finally going away

Matter 1.6 finally lets you set up devices before plugging them in.

https://www.androidauthority.com/csa-unveiled-matter-1-6-3678581/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #AndroidAuthority [Android Authority]

The AYANEO Pocket Micro 2 could fix one of the biggest problems with its predecessor

You could finally get to play more and charge less.

https://www.androidauthority.com/ayaneo-pocket-micro-2-battery-processor-specs-3678531/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #AndroidAuthority [Android Authority]

Thread Direct looks to solve Matter’s biggest setup headache

The smart home networking protocol Thread is adding a new way to onboard devices without a Thread border router. The feature, called Thread Direct, is designed to let users set up Thread-powered devices - such as smart …

https://www.theverge.com/tech/950732/thread-direct-thread-2-0-smart-home-apple-google

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #TheVerge [The Verge]

Analyst Morbo here. Pinterest just dropped Ask Pinterest — a standalone AI shopping chatbot that replaces scrolling with conversation. The puny humans finally understand: e-commerce's future isn't grids of thumbnails, it's agents that know what you want before you do. Read

https://techcrunch.com/2026/06/17/pinterest-launches-an-experimental-ai-shopping-app-called-ask-pinterest/

#LLM #AIModels #OpenSource #Futurama #AI

Samsung Health finally gets its highly anticipated overhaul

Samsung's big Health app update is live.

https://www.androidauthority.com/samsung-health-app-overhaul-arrives-3678471/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #AndroidAuthority [Android Authority]

Chrome users are losing their best ad-blocker

Time to switch away from Chrome?

https://www.androidauthority.com/chrome-manifest-v2-extensions-removed-3678445/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #AndroidAuthority [Android Authority]

Wallpaper Wednesday: More great phone wallpapers for all to share (June 17)

Here is a weekly selection of Android wallpapers created by our readers and members of the Android Authority team!

https://www.androidauthority.com/wallpaper-wednesday-june-17-2026-3677691/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #AndroidAuthority [Android Authority]

Android 17 makes switching from iPhone to Android much easier, here’s how

Android Switch is now built into the core of Android and iOS, no standalone app needed!

https://www.androidauthority.com/android-17-ios-android-switch-upgrade-3678451/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #AndroidAuthority [Android Authority]

🔴 Live Now on YouTube: FreeBSD Developer Summit: June 17–18, 2026

The FreeBSD Developer Summit is underway today and tomorrow in Ottawa, Canada, co-located with BSDCan 2026.

Watch live on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/live/A6L_ErsheVM
View the full schedule:
https://wiki.freebsd.org/DevSummit/202606

Thank you to our sponsors, the FreeBSD Foundation and ScaleEngine.

#FreeBSD #DevSummit #BSDCan #OpenSource

ANALYST MORBO. OpenAI's audited 2025 financials leaked — $34 billion spent against $13 billion earned. That's $21 billion in losses with $19 billion torched on research alone. Morbo's species conquered entire galaxies on fewer resources. The puny humans call this "scaling." Read

https://fortune.com/2026/06/16/openai-financials-leaked-losses-revenue-profit/

#AI #LLM #OpenSource #LocalLLaMA #TechNews

Analyst Morbo here. OpenAI's audited 2025 financials leaked ahead of their IPO — $34 billion in spending against $13 billion in revenue, and a net loss of $38.5 billion, up nearly 8x from the year prior. In Q1 2026 they torched another $3.7 billion. The puny humans call this 'scaling.' Morbo calls it an expensive grammar lesson. Read

https://www.reuters.com/business/openai-burned-37-billion-first-quarter-2026-information-reports-2026-06-16/

#AI #LLM #BreakingNews #OpenSource #MachineLearning

Every Android fan should root for Siri to get better

Apple is finally competitive again with its AI, and that's excellent news for Google.

https://www.androidauthority.com/every-android-fan-should-root-siri-get-better-3675972/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #AndroidAuthority [Android Authority]

Pixel phones just got the biggest multitasking upgrade in years — here’s how to use it

The bubbles popped my app-hunting habit for good.

https://www.androidauthority.com/android-17-pixel-app-bubbles-multitasking-how-use-3677868/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #AndroidAuthority [Android Authority]

WhatsApp could let you send voice messages without even opening the app

Sending voice messages on WhatsApp could soon get a lot easier.

https://www.androidauthority.com/whatsapp-voice-message-widget-3678383/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #AndroidAuthority [Android Authority]

This is so convenient when in the train: I just connect my #Librem5 phone with a USB cable to my laptop running #Fedora. The laptop gets internet access from the #phone (plug and play), the #Linux phone charges from the laptop. Win-win.

#opensource #MobileLinux #convenience

I’ve had Android 17 on my Pixel for months. These are the first 8 features you need to try

There's a lot to check out in Android 17.

https://www.androidauthority.com/android-17-pixel-hands-on-biggest-features-3677688/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #AndroidAuthority [Android Authority]

The new freebsd.org is live.

The updated FreeBSD website delivers a cleaner design, improved navigation, and a stronger foundation for the Project’s future.

The new site makes it easier to:
• Get started with FreeBSD
• Access documentation and downloads
• Explore core technologies like ZFS, bhyve, and Jails
• Connect with the FreeBSD community

Congratulations to everyone who contributed to making this happen.

Explore the new site:
https://bit.ly/4eY0ofG

#FreeBSD #OpenSource #BSD

Meta-Harness für KI-Agenten: Databricks veröffentlicht Omnigent als Open Source

Der Meta-Harness Omnigent vereint KI-Agenten wie Claude Code und Codex unter einer gemeinsamen Policy- und Kollaborationsschicht – unter Apache-2.0-Lizenz.

https://www.heise.de/news/Meta-Harness-fuer-KI-Agenten-Databricks-veroeffentlicht-Omnigent-als-Open-Source-11334159.html?wt_mc=sm.red.ho.mastodon.mastodon.md_beitraege.md_beitraege&utm_source=mastodon

#DevOps #DSGVO #IT #KünstlicheIntelligenz #OpenSource #Softwareentwicklung #news

Survey shows readers’ trust in AI is booming, especially for research

A remarkable number of respondents don't even double-check the AI's findings.

https://www.androidauthority.com/ai-research-notebooklm-poll-results-3678328/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #AndroidAuthority [Android Authority]

Forget basic transcriptions: An upcoming wearable wants to power autonomous AI agents

Moving past note-taking, Plaud's new wearable device will act as an active pipeline for digital models.

https://www.androidauthority.com/plaud-new-ai-agent-wearable-3678336/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #AndroidAuthority [Android Authority]

For those asking about Plasma Big Screen for Smart TVS, yes, it also gets an update...

https://kde.org/announcements/changelogs/plasma/6/6.6.5-6.7.0/#Plasma%20Bigscreen

so you can better enjoy... well... your big screen.

#SmartTV #TV #BigScreen #Plasma6 #FreeSoftware #OpenSource

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Plasma Big Screen main view, with a big clock up top, and popular apps along the bottom.

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Plasma Big Screen's remote control friendly settings app

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Plasma Big Screen showing the list of available apps with big icons you can easily click on with your remote.

Claude’s biggest Voice mode upgrade yet is finally rolling out

Anthropic is making Claude easier to talk with.

https://www.androidauthority.com/claude-voice-mode-upgrade-rolling-out-3678314/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #AndroidAuthority [Android Authority]

Qualcomm mulls taking over Jim Keller's Tenstorrent, report claims — deal for AI chipmaker would value the company at between $8 billion and $10 billion

Qualcomm is in talks to buy RISC-V-based AI accelerator and CPU developer Tenstorrent for $8 billion - $10 billion.

https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/artificial-intelligence/qualcomm-mulls-taking-over-jim-kellers-tenstorrent-report-claims-deal-for-ai-chipmaker-would-value-the-company-at-between-usd8-billion-and-usd10-billion

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #TomsHardware [Tom's Hardware]

Analyst Morbo here. OpenAI's audited 2025 financials just leaked — $38.5 billion in losses on $13 billion of revenue. The company burned $34 billion last year as it races toward an IPO that just got a lot harder to sell. Even the Omicronians know that math doesn't add up. Read

https://qz.com/openai-leaked-financials-losses-revenue-ipo-061626

#LLM #AIModels #OpenSource #Futurama #AI

Google just made it harder to ditch the Gemini paper trail at work

Admins finally get the keys to Gemini's temporary chat and deletion features.

https://www.androidauthority.com/workspace-gemini-app-new-admin-controls-3678354/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #AndroidAuthority [Android Authority]

#WSocial will open up their beta program today… and I have a SCOOP for you: it appears that they have quietly gone closed-source!

This is ironic, considering that the @EUCommission just unveiled their Tech Sovereignty Package, emphasizing the importance of #OpenSource. And yet they have migrated their main ATproto accounts to W Social - whose code can no longer be inspected!

My full article - with a great analysis by @aral:

🔗: https://blog.elenarossini.com/w-social-public-institutions-and-the-theater-of-european-digital-sovereignty/

#FOSS #DigitalSovereignty #BigTech

Samsung phones will soon let you check your pet’s health with a photo

Galaxy owners can soon take a photo of their pet and use AI analysis to spot any health issues.

https://www.androidauthority.com/samsung-phones-pet-photo-ai-3678304/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #AndroidAuthority [Android Authority]

Commodore announces Linux-based flip phone with ‘no social media, no browser’ — the Callback 8020 will be available in five retro colorways starting at $499, runs 99% of Android apps

After some teasing and a couple of red herrings Commodore today unveiled a retro-styled flip phone dubbed the Callback 8020.

https://www.tomshardware.com/phones/commodore-announces-linux-based-flip-phone-with-no-social-media-no-browser-the-callback-8020-will-be-available-in-five-retro-colorways-starting-at-usd499-runs-99-percent-of-android-apps

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #TomsHardware [Tom's Hardware]

The Gemini app’s mic just got a major upgrade for multilingual users

It can understand you in 70 languages, and you can even mix different languages in the same command.

https://www.androidauthority.com/gemini-app-mic-voice-input-new-languages-3678300/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #AndroidAuthority [Android Authority]

Into The Matrix (ITM) now supports migrating Mattermost and RocketChat instances to Matrix/Synapse 😊👌

https://codeberg.org/joho1968/into-the-matrix

#matrix #synapse #rocketchat #mattermost #opensource #foss #oss #datamigration #dataskydd #dataprotection #gdpr #privacy

June Pixel Watch update makes Raise to Talk more reliable, redesigns Contacts

Besides bringing Wear OS 7 to the Pixel Watch lineup, Google is also improving existing experiences and adding some new ones.

https://www.androidauthority.com/pixel-watch-june-2026-update-3678297/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #AndroidAuthority [Android Authority]

What happens to leaked data: the lifecycle of a leaked password

In the previous two installments of this series, I discussed the basic definition of the darknet [Myths and Reality: What Is the Darknet, Really?]…

https://vsx.global/what-happens-to-leaked-data-the-lifecycle-of-a-password-that-someone-leaks/

#infosec #privacy #opensource #digitalsovereignty

Save 40% on this ultra-fast Samsung microSD card with 256GB storage, now just $47.99 — $32 saving on P9 Express model with read speeds of up to 800 MB/s, perfect for a gaming laptop or a Nintendo Switch 2

Save $32 on this Samsung P9 Express microSD card with read speeds up to 800MB/s.

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/microsd-cards/save-40-percent-on-this-ultra-fast-samsung-microsd-card-with-256gb-storage-now-just-usd47-99-usd32-saving-on-p9-express-model-with-read-speeds-of-up-to-800-mb-s-perfect-for-a-gaming-laptop-or-a-nintendo-switch-2

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #TomsHardware [Tom's Hardware]

if 💥 you 💥 make 💥 your 💥 users 💥 open a 💥 terminal 💥 to use 💥 or install 💥 your tool 💥 or service 💥 it is NOT 💥 beginner-friendly

if you want to lower barriers for more people to participate in this side of the web, build GUIs or develop some kind of interface and stop half-assing it.

#indieweb #opensource #smallweb

Get an RTX 5090 gaming laptop for less than $3,000 — Acer's 16-inch Predator with 2TB of storage and 32GB of RAM is now $500 off

Save $500 on a super-powerful 16-inch gaming laptop with RTX 5090 graphics and a 240Hz OLED screen. Acer's Predator Helios AI falls to just $2,999.

https://www.tomshardware.com/laptops/gaming-laptops/get-an-rtx-5090-gaming-laptop-for-less-than-usd3-000-acers-16-inch-predator-with-2tb-of-storage-and-32gb-of-ram-is-now-usd500-off

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #TomsHardware [Tom's Hardware]

We just launched the open beta for our small-team/hobbyist-friendly & privacy-first open-source EDR!
Want to see how it works and be one of the first to try it? Check out our quickstart guide:

https://radegast.app/blog/2026/06/16/first-steps-with-radegast/

#OpenSource #EDR #Privacy #Cybersecurity #Beta #Infosec

These are the four keyboards I'm still using after reviewing keyboards for years — How a 500 Hz TKL and a…

It's hard to find a keyboard that's satisfying for both writing and gaming and I'm not sure the perfect board even exists. But while I wait to find it, these are the keyboards I keep coming back to, for one reason or an…

https://www.tomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-keyboards/these-are-the-four-keyboards-im-still-using-after-reviewing-keyboards-for-years-how-a-500-hz-tkl-and-a-stream-deck-layout-dominated-my-desk

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #TomsHardware [Tom's Hardware]

AMD’s massive SP7 socket for EPYC Venice and Intel’s gargantuan 9,324-pin socket for Diamond Rapids appear at Computex — SP7 and LGA9324-1 sockets will power the next generation of AI servers

Next-generation data center processors from AMD and Intel with 16 DDR5 memory channels are even bigger than today’s designs.

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/cpus/amds-massive-sp7-socket-for-epyc-venice-and-intels-gargantuan-9-324-pin-socket-for-diamond-rapids-appear-at-computex-sp7-and-lga9324-1-sockets-will-power-the-next-generation-of-ai-servers

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #TomsHardware [Tom's Hardware]

Want Gemini features before everyone else? Google is recruiting testers

Google is hand-picking a small group of Gemini app users to try upcoming features early.

https://www.androidauthority.com/google-gemini-app-trusted-tester-program-3678282/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #AndroidAuthority [Android Authority]

Your Spotify username is about to become a lot less useful

Spotify is retiring username-based logins in September.

https://www.androidauthority.com/spotify-user-name-sign-in-change-3678269/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #AndroidAuthority [Android Authority]

Intel's long-lost data center prototype 'Arctic Sound' Xe-HP multi-tile GPU surfaces in new engineering sample — Company's cancelled AI processor features 32GB of HBM2E

Intel's cancelled "Arctic Sound" AI GPU based on the original Xe-HP architecture has been pictured sporting two tiles and 32GB of HBM2E.

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/gpus/intels-cancelled-arctic-sound-xe-hp-multi-tile-gpu-surfaces-in-new-engineering-sample-companys-long-lost-data-center-prototype-features-32gb-of-hbm2e

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #TomsHardware [Tom's Hardware]

This 55-inch Fire TV on Amazon costs just $280 - and I can actually recommend it

You can snag a 55-inch Amazon Fire TV Omni QLED Series with this early Prime Day deal.

https://www.zdnet.com/article/amazon-fire-tv-omni-qled-4k-amazon-prime-day-deal-2026/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #ZDNet [ZDNet]

Your Android phone keyboard may be tracking your inputs - how to check (and 2 ways to stop it)

Your Android keyboard may be collecting more than you realize. Here are two ways to take back your privacy, but I only trust one.

https://www.zdnet.com/article/how-to-prevent-your-android-phone-keyboard-from-tracking-you/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #ZDNet [ZDNet]

Amazon has discounted a Lenovo IdeaPad for 73% off, and it's actually worth considering

Over at Amazon, the Lenovo IdeaPad 1i has dropped to $300, making it one of the best laptop deals available on the platform.

https://www.zdnet.com/article/lenovo-ideapad-1i-amazon-prime-day-deal-2026/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #ZDNet [ZDNet]

How I'm using this $13 smart plug to automate my house with voice commands

Imagine turning your holiday lights, lamps, and fans on or off from anywhere in the house or outdoors for cheap. This plug - now on sale - makes it happen.

https://www.zdnet.com/article/amazon-smart-plug-deal-amazon-prime-day-deal-2026/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #ZDNet [ZDNet]

Android 17 is out now, with a fresh Pixel Drop for June - here's what's new

You're getting productivity tricks, bubbles, new AI models, upgraded security, and more.

https://www.zdnet.com/article/android-17-is-out-with-june-pixel-drop-whats-new/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #ZDNet [ZDNet]

7 interesting Father's Day gifts and gadgets (that will arrive before Sunday)

Father's Day is this weekend, and we found the most useful items your father figure will appreciate, based on our testing.

https://www.zdnet.com/article/fathers-day-gift-guide-2026/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #ZDNet [ZDNet]

I've had dozens of robot mower brands and models - here's my advice for every yard type

I have one golden rule: It's not about the mower, it's about the yard. Use my free checklist to decide which model to buy.

https://www.zdnet.com/article/how-to-choose-robot-mower-for-yard-expert-advice/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #ZDNet [ZDNet]

KDE Plasma 6.7 might be a point release - but it's packed with new features

The latest release of one of the finest desktop environments on the market is here, and there's plenty to be excited about.

https://www.zdnet.com/article/kde-plasma-6-7/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #ZDNet [ZDNet]

Announcing folk.zone: An attempt to build the IndieWeb commons myself. | 🔗 https://brennan.day/announcing-folk-zone-an-attempt-to-build-the-indieweb-commons-myself/

#IndieWeb #Self-hosting #Community #Infrastructure #Fediverse #OpenSource #Homelab

I've been testing iOS 27, and these 5 overlooked features make even older iPhones better

Beyond the flashy new upgrades, iOS 27 has several lesser-known changes that also work on older iPhones.

https://www.zdnet.com/article/ios-27-overlooked-features-improve-old-iphones/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #ZDNet [ZDNet]

All the latest news on Android 17, Wear OS 7, and Android XR

Google’s Android 17 update includes highlights like new floating “Bubble” app windows for easier multitasking, a Screen Reaction recording mode, and a 50/50 split gaming mode for foldable phones. Meanwhile, Wear OS 7 br…

https://www.theverge.com/tech/950936/google-android-17-wear-os-android-xr

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #TheVerge [The Verge]

I've tried #zoneminder and hated it because it's impossible to understand the settings so you get alerted about real stuff and not sun dapples.

I've tried #frigate and I hated it because it uses a lot of compute (i.e. power, fan noise, etc) to do an amazing job 80% of the time and completely miss things the rest of the time. Also, it took me weeks to get it working then it stopped after a year and I can't be arsed to figure out why.

What other **SELF HOSTED** #security #surveillance #opensource #software is out there?

I have lots of IP #camera that are pretty flexible.

Android 17 arrives on Pixel phones today

Floating Bubble windows are among the biggest changes in the OS update. | Image: Google Following its official debut last month, Google is now rolling out Android 17 to compatible Pixel phones, alongside additional excl…

https://www.theverge.com/tech/950651/android-17-release-pixel-drop-google-bubble-screen-reaction

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #TheVerge [The Verge]

MORBO here. Meta just turned Facebook into an AI search engine — AI Mode answers plain-language questions by mining public posts, Groups, and Reels. The puny humans are feeding their social graph back to themselves as AI-generated answers. Read

https://techcrunch.com/2026/06/15/metas-new-ai-mode-on-facebook-pulls-from-public-info-across-its-platforms/

#AI #LLM #OpenSource #LocalLLaMA #TechNews

Google launches Wear OS 7 with Live Updates and a battery life boost

Google's Wear OS 7 update is starting to roll out today for the Pixel Watch 2, 3, and 4 , adding a new Live Updates feature that tracks live events from your Android smart watch. Live Updates will now sync with Wear OS …

https://www.theverge.com/gadgets/950671/wear-os-7-pixel-watches-launch

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #TheVerge [The Verge]

👿 FreeBSD 15.1 Released With Updated WiFi Drivers, Better C23 Support & Other Improvements https://www.phoronix.com/news/FreeBSD-15.1-Released

#freebsd #bsd #unix #opensource

🖼️ Squoosh — Open-Source Image Compression in Your Browser

Squoosh is a free, open-source image compression tool that runs entirely in your browser. Your images stay on your device and are never sent to a server.

Supports modern formats like WebP and AVIF, helping reduce file sizes while maintaining image quality.

More details: https://digitalescapetools.com/tools/tool.html?id=squoosh

#OpenSource #Privacy #ImageCompression #WebP #AVIF #Photography #WebDevelopment #Squoosh

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Screenshot of the Squoosh image compression tool documentation. The page explains that images are compressed locally in the browser and are not uploaded to a server, while also noting the collection of limited analytics data such as basic visitor information and image size statistics.

Snap is finally about to ship AR glasses — and they cost a fortune

Snap is finally launching augmented glasses for the public. Specs, which Snap describes as "a wearable computer built into see-through augmented reality glasses," will cost $2,195. You can preorder a pair of Specs now a…

https://www.theverge.com/tech/950492/snap-specs-ar-glasses-launch-date-preorder

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #TheVerge [The Verge]

Google’s June Pixel update is packed with dozens of fixes

June 2026's Pixel update is here for the Pixel 6 and up.

https://www.androidauthority.com/june-2026-pixel-software-update-3678162/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #AndroidAuthority [Android Authority]

MORBO here. Verge Labs just unveiled vBx-1.0 — the first AI foundation model for precision neurology. It predicts Parkinson's treatment response better than gold-standard clinical measures. Morbo's species mastered biological modeling millennia ago, but these earthlings are finally catching up. Read

https://www.statnews.com/2026/06/16/verge-labs-ai-model-clinical-trials-data-neurology-diseases/

#AI #LLM #BreakingNews #OpenSource #MachineLearning

Google Photos may soon let you remix videos just like photos

Photos prepares AI video remixes with relighting, background swaps, and more.

https://www.androidauthority.com/google-photos-video-remix-3678037/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #AndroidAuthority [Android Authority]

Samsung’s 49-inch Odyssey G9 drops to $665, its lowest price ever

A 240Hz curved gaming monitor built for one-screen multitasking and mover $300 off.

https://www.androidauthority.com/samsungs-49-inch-odyssey-g9-monitor-deal-3678073/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #AndroidAuthority [Android Authority]

Meine Top 7 der aktuell meistgenutzten Apps und Projekte, die ich auch mit einer Spende unterstütze:

- GrapheneOS
- DAVx⁵
- Tasks.org
- Gadgetbridge
- KeePassDX
- RethinkDNS
- Voice

Alles Projekte, die mir im Alltag einen echten Nutzen bringen und zeigen, dass gute Software nicht zwingend Tracking, Werbung, Cloud-Zwang oder Datenhunger braucht.

Freie Software lebt nicht von allein. Wer sie nutzt und es sich leisten kann, sollte sie auch finanziell unterstützen.

#OpenSource #FreieSoftware #FOSS #Datenschutz #Privacy #DigitaleSelbstbestimmung #GrapheneOS #DAVx5 #Tasks #Gadgetbridge #KeePassDX #RethinkDNS

Pixel Watches can now keep your inner circle notified in an emergency

Google deepens safety ecosystem with Pixel Watch "Emergency Sharing."

https://www.androidauthority.com/pixel-watch-emergency-sharing-3677948/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #AndroidAuthority [Android Authority]

Gossip Morbo — Elon Musk's SpaceX just dropped $60 billion to buy Cursor parent Anysphere, the biggest AI acquisition in history. The four college kids who built the world's most popular developer agent can now afford their own rocket. Read

https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/16/spacex-spcx-cursor-acquisition-ipo.html

#TechNews #AI #OpenSource #AIModels #LLM

8 new features coming to your Pixel phone with the June Pixel Drop

There's no shortage of features in the latest Pixel Drop.

https://www.androidauthority.com/june-2026-pixel-drop-3677777/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #AndroidAuthority [Android Authority]

Android 17 makes it easier for parents to manage their kids’ screen time with these new controls

Setting kids' screen limits just got easier across far more Android phones.

https://www.androidauthority.com/android-17-parental-controls-3677813/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #AndroidAuthority [Android Authority]

Pixel phones now let you effortlessly record reaction videos, thanks to the June Pixel Drop

No more painful editing and cumbersome green screen setups.

https://www.androidauthority.com/june-pixel-drop-screen-reactions-3677880/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #AndroidAuthority [Android Authority]

Security Advisory: CVE-2025-55651 - NULL Pointer Dereference in GPAC MP4Box

Processing a crafted or truncated MP4 file with `MP4Box` can trigger a NULL pointer dereference in `gf_isom_get_user_data_count()`, causing a Denial of Service.

Summary:
The `gf_isom_get_user_data_count()` function in `isomedia/isom_read.c` does not verify that the UUID pointer passed to it is non-NULL before using it in a comparison. When MP4Box processes a malformed or truncated MP4 file, the isomedia input setup path can pass a NULL UUID pointer into `gf_isom_get_user_data_count()`.

AddressSanitizer reports a `SEGV` caused by a `READ` memory access at address `0x000000000000`, with the crash occurring at `isomedia/isom_read.c:2754`.

CWE:
CWE-476 - NULL Pointer Dereference

Affected Component:
```
isomedia/isom_read.c:2754
Function: gf_isom_get_user_data_count()
```

Affected Product:
MP4Box (GPAC Multimedia Open Source Project)

Affected Version:
MP4Box versions 2.4 and earlier (GPAC build at commit: 46be5f928660530d5332cd2f1d177208737558ef)

Attack Conditions:
An attacker supplies a crafted or truncated MP4 file. The issue can be reproduced locally with a command of this form:

```
./MP4Box -add 4_poc.mp4 -new /dev/null -split-size 5000000
```

No elevated privileges are required. User interaction is required when the victim manually processes the malicious MP4 file, or an automated workflow invokes MP4Box on attacker-controlled media.

Impact:
The immediate observed impact is Denial of Service due to process termination. The crash is a NULL pointer dereference on the zero page; no evidence of arbitrary code execution was observed.

Fix / mitigation status:
The issue was fixed in GPAC commit:

```
921d2a133779c9b01cb4016cecdd929609745ad0
```

Users should update to a GPAC build containing this commit or later. The affected code should validate UUID pointers and reject malformed/truncated MP4 structures before calling comparison routines on user-data UUID values.

References:

- Issue: https://github.com/gpac/gpac/issues/3155
- PoC: https://github.com/sigdevel/pocs/blob/main/res/gpac/MP4Box/4/4_poc.mp4
- Fix: https://github.com/gpac/gpac/commit/921d2a133779c9b01cb4016cecdd929609745ad0
- CVE record: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2025-55651

Credit
@sigdevel

#fuzzing #infosec #security #afl #revers #cybersecurity #bugbounty #vulnerability #opensource #linux #cve #advisory #media

Security Advisory: CVE-2025-55659 - NULL Pointer Dereference in GPAC MP4Box `ctts_box_write`

Processing a crafted or truncated MP4 file with `MP4Box` can trigger a NULL pointer dereference in `ctts_box_write()`, causing a Denial of Service.

Summary:
The `ctts_box_write()` function in `isomedia/box_code_base.c` does not sufficiently validate critical pointers and timestamp-derived state when writing the composition time-to-sample (`ctts`) box. When MP4Box processes a crafted truncated MP4 file during split/remux operations, negative timestamp handling can leave the composition-time entries pointer in an invalid or NULL state. The write path then dereferences the NULL pointer and crashes.

AddressSanitizer reports a `SEGV` caused by a `READ` memory access at address `0x000000000000`, with the crash occurring at `isomedia/box_code_base.c:464`.

CWE:
CWE-476 - NULL Pointer Dereference

Affected Component:
```
isomedia/box_code_base.c:464
Function: ctts_box_write()
```

Affected Product:
MP4Box (GPAC Multimedia Open Source Project)

Affected Version:
MP4Box versions 2.4 and earlier are affected according to the prepared CVE/MITRE data. The issue was reproduced on a GPAC build at commit:

```
ff8249a407685d00ceb5f4d2a798b9cad195140e
```

Builds before the fix commit `2476b14058761845ad6ccee43dcf5d49ca9cca95` should be considered affected if they contain the vulnerable `ctts_box_write()` path.

Attack Conditions:
An attacker supplies a crafted or truncated MP4 file with timestamp data that causes invalid negative timestamp handling during split/remux processing. The issue can be reproduced locally with:

```
./MP4Box -add 5_poc.mp4 -new ./test -split-size 500
```

No elevated privileges are required. User interaction is required when the victim manually processes the malicious MP4 file, or an automated workflow invokes MP4Box on attacker-controlled media.

Impact:
The immediate observed impact is Denial of Service due to process termination. The crash is a NULL pointer dereference on the zero page; no evidence of arbitrary code execution was observed.

Fix / mitigation status:
The issue was fixed in GPAC commit:

```
2476b14058761845ad6ccee43dcf5d49ca9cca95
```

Users should update to a GPAC build containing this commit or later. The affected code should validate composition-time entries and timestamp-derived state before writing the `ctts` box, and malformed/truncated MP4 inputs should be rejected cleanly.

References:

- Issue: https://github.com/gpac/gpac/issues/3156
- PoC: https://github.com/sigdevel/pocs/blob/main/res/gpac/MP4Box/5/5_poc.mp4
- Fix: https://github.com/gpac/gpac/commit/2476b14058761845ad6ccee43dcf5d49ca9cca95
- CVE record: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2025-55659

Credit
@sigdevel

#fuzzing #infosec #security #afl #revers #cybersecurity #bugbounty #vulnerability #opensource #linux #cve #advisory #media

Sharing a sneak peak of the new upcoming interface which takes place as another alternative frontend design to make it it more modern.

#sneakpeak #PVE #opensource #XCP #Xen

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The new upcoming cloud control panel in PegaProx for Proxmox & XCPng based cluster management

Google issues quick fix for broken Android Auto phone calls

If calling is broken for you on Android Auto, there's now a fix.

https://www.androidauthority.com/android-auto-gemini-call-bug-fix-3678045/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #AndroidAuthority [Android Authority]

@xoron So, is it #ClosedSource or #OpenSource ?

WhatsApp Clone, but Decentralized with P2P Messaging

App: https://Enkrypted.Chat

"Secure and private" is the general goal.

This is a technical/concept demo of a fairly unique approach using a browser-based, local-first and webrtc.

This is intended to introduce a new paradigm in client-side managed secure cryptography. We can avoid registration of any sort.

Features:

* P2P
* End to end encryption
* Signal protocol
* Post-Quantum cryptography
* File transfer
* Local-first
* No registration
* No installation
* No database
* TURN server

Feel free to reach out for clarity instead of diving into the docs/code.

IMPORTANT: While this is aiming to provide a secure experience, it isnt audited or reviewed. **Shared for testing, feedback and demo purposes only.** Please use responsibly.

#Privacy #OpenSource #P2P #WebRTC #Decentralization #DigitalSovereignty #CyberSecurity #FOSS #SelfHosted #NoCloud #AntiCorp #Encryption #WebDev #TechLiberty #PrivateMessaging #Networking #DataPrivacy #InternetFreedom #LocalFirst #SoftwareEngineering #WebApps #ZeroKnowledge #PrivacyTech #IndieDev #NoSignup #NoInstall #DecentralizedWeb #SecureMessaging #BrowserApp #TechEthics #P2P #WebRTC #PeerJS #ZeroData #EphemeralData #Encryption #E2EE #BrowserToBrowser #NoInstall #Privacy #Security #Decentralized #Messaging #VideoCall #NoTracking #PrivateMessaging #Prototype #Demo #WorkInProgress #CloseSource #OpenSource #WebDev #GitHub #TechDevelopment #WhatsApp #ChatApp #InstantMessaging #PWA

The curl project will not accept or otherwise handle any vulnerability reports during the month of July 2026. We call it the curl summer of bliss. https://daniel.haxx.se/blog/2026/06/15/curl-summer-of-bliss/

#curl #opensource

Want a Fitbit Air? Here’s how you might be able to get one tax-free

The Google Fitbit Air just got a lot accessible.

https://www.androidauthority.com/fitbit-air-hsa-fsa-eligible-3677999/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #AndroidAuthority [Android Authority]

Volkswagen Has Locked Out Its API Access. It’s Making A Mistake. Here’s Why

The Volkswagen Group — one in every ten cars sold worldwide …
#Germany #DE #Europe #EU #Europa #Volkswagen #API #Audi #CARIAD #ChevroletBoltEV #cleanenergy #cupra #Dataprivacy #electriccar #electricvehicles #ev #EVnews #EVCC #Ford #fordf-150lightning #GM #HomeAssistant #OpenSource #OVMS #Porsche #righttorepair #Skoda #telematics #TransportEvolved #V2G #Vehicle-to-Grid #WeConnect
https://www.europesays.com/germany/37528/

Eine Frage in die große Runde:
Es geistern im Internet Videos, Berichte, Beiträge etc. herum, dass man nach dem 24. Juni 2026 #Linux nicht mehr auf Systemen mit (U)EFI starten oder installieren kann, da an diesem Tag ein von #Microsoft herausgegebenes und verwaltetes Zertifikat abläuft. Dies hat wohl irgendwie mit #SecureBoot zu tun.
Was ist an diesem Szenario tatsächlich dran, wie könnten die Auswirkungen sein, und falls das tatsächlich zutreffend ist, wie kann man dadurch entstehende Probleme lösen?

#OpenSource #FOSS #DigitalFreedom #EFI #UEFI

The OnePlus 16 might finally give us the zero-bezel future we were promised

A new OnePlus 16 leak suggests the phone's bezels will be thinner than a millimeter.

https://www.androidauthority.com/oneplus-16-display-details-leaked-3677977/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #AndroidAuthority [Android Authority]

Spent a bit of time in the #doghouse today starting to make some stock of my "As Seen on @oshwassociation Show and Tell" #opensource pcb magnet clamps to sell at #emfcamp2026 #nullsector night market!

Alt...

A gaggle of around two dozen PCB magnet clamps sat on a 3D printer bed.

Apple’s smart home camera service is starting to impress me

New features are coming to cameras connected to Apple’s HomeKit Secure Video. | Image: The Verge, Getty Images Apple's HomeKit Secure Video service is getting in on the Apple Intelligence party to bring more descriptive…

https://www.theverge.com/tech/949854/first-look-apple-home-ios-27-upgrades-homekit-secure-video

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #TheVerge [The Verge]

If you are trying to figure out how to get started with AI in Drupal, the latest Drupal AI Learners' Club video features @mikeanello who takes us through a walk through of the Drupal AI module: what it includes, how to configure it, and why getting this set up is the essential first step.

▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iLxtirvdxOY
#Drupal #DrupalAI #OpenSource