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Nvidia co-founder Jensen Huang has resigned as president, CEO, and a board member, effective immediately, after leading the company for 33 years. CFO Colette Kress will serve as interim chief executive while the board searches for a permanent successor, and Harvey C. Jones has become Nvidia’s first board chair. Nvidia says operations, customer commitments, and its product roadmap will continue without interruption.

vidia's board is reportedly preparing to remove CEO Jensen Huang following revelations about two extramarital relationships, including one involving a woman suspected of having Chinese intelligence ties. According to The Wall Street Journal, the board is considering the future of its longtime chief executive, although no decision has been officially announced.

A study highlights a previously underestimated security risk posed by autonomous AI agents: They can be manipulated into revealing confidential credentials and executing untrusted code, even when explicitly instructed not to do so. This risk is often underestimated or simply ignored.

Security researchers have found thousands of exposed passwords, API keys, and other credentials in public GitHub repositories, leaked because of the way Anthropic’s Claude Code saves approved shell commands. The company is considering changes to prevent further leaks, but existing security scanners have already missed hundreds of affected files.

LG OLED Smart TVs allegedly not only eavesdrop on users and monitor them in their own living rooms, but a long-term test now also reveals a technical problem. Edge rot can significantly shorten the lifespan of certain models, but does not affect all OLED TVs.

AMD's latest Radeon drivers may be quietly wearing out SSDs by generating hundreds of gigabytes of unnecessary writes every day. A similar issue previously affected AMD's chipset drivers, and the company is now working on a fix for the graphics driver bug. In the meantime, users have found temporary workarounds, as the constant writes could be particularly concerning for budget SSDs with lower endurance ratings.

Anyone hoping for a tougher challenge in the Ocarina of Time remake may have been disappointed to discover that Master Quest mode is missing. Now, there are growing indications that the mode could be added later as paid DLC.

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has admitted to an extramarital affair in a company-wide email as the chipmaker launches an independent investigation into allegations of a Chinese intelligence operation. The controversy involves his reported relationship with a former executive at Singapore-based Megaspeed, although Nvidia maintains that it has no evidence of compromised company secrets or US national security.

Players who bypass the intended progression in the Ocarina of Time remake may be in for a rather unsettling surprise. In certain cutscenes, young Link apparently turns into a grotesquely distorted version of his adult self – and the same can happen in reverse.

Rising memory costs could bring an unexpected change to smartphone manufacturing: more devices may ship with refurbished RAM. While reballed chips can help manufacturers keep costs down, inconsistent quality could affect reliability and shorten smartphone lifespans.

TeamGroup warns the global memory shortage may get worse before it improves, with the tightest supply expected from late 2026 through early 2027. As AI demand locks up supply from major DRAM and NAND makers, the company says memory could become difficult to secure even at high prices.

Google is rolling out a fix for an excessive battery drain issue reported across supported Pixel Watch models, though it has not identified the responsible app or explained the cause. Affected users should manually check for app updates in the watch’s Play Store.

GOG is working to bring Westwood’s landmark 1992 strategy game Dune II back to PC storefronts, but overlapping rights involving five parties have complicated a re-release. According to GOG’s Marcin Paczynski, the hurdles span EA’s ownership of the game’s assets, licensing tied to the 1984 film and uncertainty over Legendary’s exclusive agreement with Funcom.

Although Modern Warfare 4 has been received as one of the better Call of Duty games, player numbers have been relatively modest. A well-known insider believes removing skill-based matchmaking could still turn things around for MW4. However, the community is divided.

A new investigation by YouTuber Louis Rossmann alleges that some Apple Store employees have been activating subscription trials without customers' informed consent. Accounts from customers and purported retail employees also suggest that sales targets and pressure from management may be encouraging questionable enrollment practices.

Walmart has bungled the debut of a Nintendo handheld again. The store canceled online pre-orders for the Zelda 40th Anniversary console a day ahead of its release date. However, the company reportedly will have units available at physical locations.

The Apple iPhone Duo is now officially out, and the phone is not having a great time. After reports emerged of the failure-prone hinge mechanism of the iPhone Duo, a Polish YouTuber tested the durability of the hinge by folding the iPhone Duo repeatedly. The phone failed after only 75,000 folds.

Apple has acknowledged reports of cracked inner displays on its new foldable iPhone Duo, saying the issue affects a small number of devices. Affected owners are being advised to contact AppleCare for replacements, while the cause of the screen failures remains unclear.

Valve's Steam is reportedly experiencing an outage, with users encountering login and connectivity issues across the gaming platform. While Downdetector has recorded an increase in complaints, Steam's unofficial status tracker suggests several core services remain operational.

iFixit's Apple Duo teardown reveals many details of Apple's first foldable phone, the iPhone Duo. The company uses oval pixels along with a matte screen in an attempt to minimize the screen crease, but the design of the hinge may be causing a pressure hotspot that is cracking some Duo smartphones within hours of use.

Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney called Steam’s AI disclosure policy abhorrent, arguing that it exposes developers to backlash from anti-AI detractors. Valve has implemented and updated the policy since 2024, which states that AI-generated content, including artwork, text, music, and assets, excluding assistant tools, requires formal disclosure.

GameStop patrons searching for a Zelda 40th Anniversary Switch 2 console may be out of luck. An insider learned locations have 0-5 units inbound by its release date. Nintendo has committed to restocks, but the handheld and Pro Controller could remain scarce until 2027.

Under the slogan "Vibe your way to $50k," Epic has launched a competition encouraging developers to create games using artificial intelligence. Participants have a chance to win up to $50,000 in funding, and practically any adult can take part – even online.

The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has been suffering from a bug since the update to One UI 9 that can render the flagship smartphone virtually unusable. Anyone who has already installed the latest operating system version should under no circumstances reset the smartphone to factory settings.

A user on r/samsunggalaxy has alleged that their Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 Pro left severe burn marks on their wrist. The attached pictures definitely show marks that resemble second-degree burns. Samsung has yet to comment on the issue.

An Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 owner alleges that their laptop returned from warranty repair with just 16 GB of its original 32 GB RAM. The missing memory was discovered following a motherboard replacement.

Garmin is making life even harder for app developers. After the smartwatch manufacturer restricted access to APIs, and with basic features not working properly, the release of apps, watch faces, and updates in the Connect IQ Store is now also being delayed.

The predictions that Apple will take a quarter of the 2026 market for foldables with the iPhone Duo are in jeopardy. Unprecedented iPhone Duo shipping delays may be a direct result of poor launch planning.

(Update: SEGA and Creative Assembly have responded to the criticism and are pulling the game from sale.) The remaster of the strategy classic Total War: Shogun 2 is going down terribly with players. Alongside allegedly AI-generated graphics, numerous bugs and performance issues have sparked fierce criticism from fans. On Steam, just 18% of around 1,700 reviews are positive.

Multiple Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 graphics cards are now listed as "Not Carried" or "No Longer Carried" by US retailer Micro Center. This comes after rumours of discontinuation due to GB202 GPUs being reserved for RTX Pro SKUs.

HMD has introduced a new version of its 2660 Flip with an AI companion designed to combat loneliness among elderly users. The AI can remember previous conversations, tell stories, and even play games, but continued companionship comes with a monthly subscription fee after a five-hour free trial.

Epic Games plans to rely heavily on AI for the development of a shooter featuring Marvel and Star Wars characters. Both the game's code and graphics are expected to be created using artificial intelligence. At the same time, the game has been delayed indefinitely.

Xbox console prices are rising throughout Europe and Latin America. Amid the shortage, some stores are asking up to double the Series X MSRP. Despite new exclusives like Gears of War: E-Day, it’s unclear whether the hardware will become more readily available.

It is already pretty safe to say that the upcoming Hasselblad camera flagship will have a smaller battery globally compared to China. There could, however, be further diverging specs between China- and global models. Some of the downgrades currently being reported by a Reddit user, seem somewhat arbitrary. Evidence for these claims will only be available at launch or after tests.

Ten years of work, around 3,000 videos and 190,000 subscribers – all gone because a YouTuber showed footage from the new horror game Hellraiser: Revival. What makes the case particularly controversial is that he claims to have censored the explicit scenes.

Some Garmin Fenix 8 owners report that firmware update 23.39 disables the optical heart-rate sensor, disrupting heart-rate readings, Pulse Ox, overnight HRV and, in some cases, sleep and Body Battery data. Similar complaints have emerged from Tactix 8 users, and no universal fix has been identified.

A cellular issue affecting the iPhone 18 Pro Max on AT&T's US network can result in a complete loss of connectivity. Apple recommends two updates as a preventive measure. However, if the issue has already occurred, the company says the only solution is to replace the device.

Reports of popping and crackling sounds coming from the speakers of the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max are mounting. Particularly mysterious: The noises apparently occur even when scrolling or changing the display brightness. While users have a theory, the exact cause remains unclear.

Kobo’s latest beta update is disrupting the core functionality of certain models, causing missing books, annotations and statistics alongside performance and synchronization issues. Kobo says the data remains intact and a fix is forthcoming, warning users not to reinstall older firmware.

Samsung Galaxy Fold users are reporting an intermittent YouTube bug that freezes video while audio continues after switching back to the app. Complaints span several premium Galaxy models and online forums, but Samsung and YouTube have yet to acknowledge the issue or offer a fix.

Google’s September 2026 Pixel update has reportedly caused lock-screen failures for a small number of Pixel 10 Pro XL, Pixel 8a and Pixel 8 Pro users, leaving some unable to access their devices.

Logan's nose finally got the memo: nobody wanted to follow that trail. Insomniac still has a lot of work to do to appease fans, despite recent updates.

The new Xiaomi 18 Pro and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max bring a hardware-based privacy display, akin to the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra. However, as we've seen with the Galaxy S26 Ultra's panel, the privacy display takes its toll on the image quality of the Xiaomi 18 Pro's OLED panel.

Samsung has stopped a SmartThings update after Bespoke AI 4-Door fridges shut down when it was installed. As per reports, internal test software reached customers by mistake. Samsung has apologized and will send engineers over the Chuseok break.

A dispute over Pokémon Trading Cards at a Target in Lisbon, Connecticut, escalated into a fight that left a four-year-old girl with an injured elbow. Video and an eyewitness account reportedly link the altercation to shoppers clearing out a major restock, though police records and Target have not publicly confirmed key details.

Raspberry Pi is actively preventing enthusiasts from upgrading soldered memory to a larger configuration even when the replacement chip is technically compatible. The company says the restriction is intended to discourage unofficial high-capacity resales.

Best Indie Games on YouTube, run by creator Clemmy, offers developers exposure for a fee. It now faces accusations from multiple indie developers that its paid marketing packages promise far more reach than they deliver.

Microsoft describes an advertising system in a new patent application that could deliberately interrupt games to display ads. PC, console, mobile and cloud gaming are among the potential platforms mentioned.

An influential horror franchise has returned with a new multi-platform release. The Nintendo eShop lists Clive Barker's Hellraiser: Revival as requiring an excessive amount of storage. While the 41 TB total for the Switch 2 game is likely an error, handheld owners are quickly running out of space.

The latest Diablo 4 update got off to a rocky start, as players wrangled with error code 300008. Unable to solve the login issues, Blizzard temporarily postponed Season of Hell's Legacy. Some Switch 2 owners regretted their purchases after the game launched simultaneously with Season 15.