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OpenAI pipeline finds Linux kernel flaws
OpenAI built an autonomous pipeline that found, validated and generated patches for 948 local privilege-escalation vulnerabilities in the Linux kernel. This matters for the security of Linux systems.
Full story at openai.com ↗ - Operating systems · Chips & hardware
Windows 11 uses memory better on 8 GB PCs
Microsoft describes how Windows 11 makes smarter use of memory on PCs with 8 GB. The source gives no further details.
Full story at news.microsoft.com ↗ - Operating systems
macOS 27.3 adds Live Activities for more Macs
The upcoming macOS 27.3 update brings Live Activities support to the menu bar even on Macs without a Dynamic Island. Apple apps like Music, Clock and Voice Memos already support it in the first developer beta, with release expected in December.
Full story at MacRumors ↗ - Smartphones & apps · Operating systems
POCO F8 Pro gets global HyperOS 4 update
Xiaomi has started the global rollout of HyperOS 4, with the POCO F8 Pro among the first phones to receive it. The update, around 8.4 GB in size, marks the start of the stable global release following an earlier beta program.
Full story at Gizchina.com ↗ - Operating systems
Microsoft fixes nearly all 2026 Windows 11 bugs
Microsoft has resolved most bugs from the 2026 Windows 11 update, with one remaining issue now mitigated. Users who delayed installing the update due to problems may now consider it safer to update.
Full story at Windows Latest ↗ - Operating systems
First betas of iOS 27.3 and macOS 27.3 released
Apple released the first beta builds of iOS 27.3, iPadOS 27.3, and macOS 27.3 Golden Gate. New features include a vertical tab option and automatic dark mode in Safari.
Full story at OS X Daily ↗ - Operating systems · Artificial intelligence · Smartphones & apps
Siri gains a long-awaited ability in iOS 27.3
Siri AI is picking up a highly anticipated capability in iOS 27.3. The text gives no further details.
Full story at PhoneArena ↗ - Operating systems · Cybersecurity · Smartphones & apps
Apple will scan public iCloud links from iOS 27.3
From iOS 27.3, iPadOS 27.3, macOS 27.3 and visionOS 27.3, Apple will check images and files shared with "Anyone with the link" for harmful content. Apple doesn't define harmful content.
Full story at MacRumors ↗ - Operating systems
macOS 27.3 adds Live Activities to all supported Macs
Live Activities come to all Macs able to run macOS 27.3. They were previously exclusive to iPhone and iPad, and the new MacBook Pro.
Full story at AppleInsider ↗ - Cybersecurity · Operating systems
macOS 27.3 fully blocks insecure eMudhra certificates
Apple has completely blocked the compromised eMudhra certificates in macOS 27.3. In October, researchers found that certificates from one certificate authority were extremely insecure.
Full story at AppleInsider ↗
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