Technology

Google pays $250K for Linux vulnerability allowing guest VM escapes

Both vulnerabilities allow untrusted users to gain root privileges.

Ars Technica • Jul 8, 2026 • Dan Goodin
NFL Jul 8, 2026

The Technique & Analytics of Rob Leonard’s Las Vegas Raiders Defense

Analytics, Schematics, and Foundations of Rob Leonard's Raiders defense

PC Gaming Jul 8, 2026

Even Games PlayStation Doesn’t Make Are Getting Caught In The Crossfire Over Sony Killing Discs: ‘Retweeting Doom Will NOT Save You Sony’

I feel bad for anyone whose games Sony is promoting right now

NFL Jul 8, 2026

Cowboys countdown to kickoff: Top 100 iconic games – Day 67

We countdown 100 days until kickoff with a series of the most iconic games in Cowboys history. Today is Day 67

NFL Jul 8, 2026

U.S. soccer needs a true superstar (easier said than done)

Much has been said over the last two days about what U.S. soccer needs.

Terrorism & Security Jul 8, 2026

Watch: Nato chief asked if there really is 'unity' in Nato

Nato's secretary general insists there is "unity" among Nato members, but the BBC's security correspondent asks if that ...

NFL Jul 8, 2026

ESPN rankings 2026: 3 Eagles cornerbacks earn Top 10 votes

Philadelphia’s CB room is in good shape with Quinyon Mitchell, Cooper DeJean, and Riq Woolen.

NFL Jul 8, 2026

Agent's Take: Can Baker Mayfield and the Buccaneers find middle ground on a contract extension?

With a self-imposed training camp deadline looming, the quarterback and Tampa Bay remain far ap...

PC Gaming Jul 8, 2026

Dune: Part Three's New Trailer Highlights the Rift Between Paul Atreides and Chani

Dune: Part Three's newest trailer highlights the dramatic rift between Paul Atreides and Chani.

Technology Jul 8, 2026

Microsoft’s Xbox reset is pivoting Obsidian to make Fallout instead of Avowed

As part of Microsoft's big Xbox "reset," which includes layoffs affecting 3,200 staffers, jettisoning studios, and shift...

PC Gaming Jul 8, 2026

Obsidian Reportedly Cancels Avowed 2 to Focus on a New Fallout Game

Obsidian Entertainment is reportedly pulling the plug on a sequel to Avowed to prioritize a new Fallout game.

PC Gaming Jul 8, 2026

Skybound Unveils Surprise G.I. Joe and Tomb Raider Comic Crossover

Even a Tomb Raider needs allies sometimes. Get an early look at the surprise crossover series G.I. Joe: A Real American ...

Technology Jul 8, 2026

Elon Musk says X will send DMs when posts you’ve engaged with are corrected

X plans to send users direct messages when posts they’ve liked, replied to, or reposted receive Community Notes, an up...

PC Gaming Jul 8, 2026

Save 63% Off the LG xboom Grab Core Waterproof Portable Speaker, Now Just $51.77

Summer's here.

NFL Jul 8, 2026

Broncos’ Sean Payton Considered Passing HC Duties To Bill Belichick In 2024

In what would have been a wild turn of events, Broncos head coach Sean Payton considered giving up his job to longtime f...

PC Gaming Jul 8, 2026

Emmy Nominations 2026: The Full List for Every Major Category

The nominations for the 78th Primetime Emmys have been revealed and HBO is leading the charge.

PC Gaming Jul 8, 2026

Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Remake Is The Highest Rated Game In The Series Since… The Original Black Flag

Ubisoft has a hit on its hands and all it had to do was remake the last Assassin's Creed game fans loved

NFL Jul 8, 2026

AFC Notes: Shedeur Sanders, Zay Flowers, Bengals, Browns, Ravens

Bengals Regarding Bengals WR Andrei Iosivas, who is entering the fourth year of his career, Joe Burrow said he’s l...

Technology Jul 8, 2026

Google Photos adds a new AI ‘Video Remix’ tool

The feature can do things like apply cinematic relighting to brighten up a dark clip, swap out a plain background for so...

PC Gaming Jul 8, 2026

Save Nearly 60% Off the Logitech G923 Racing Wheel and Pedal Set for PlayStation and PC

Play Forza Horizon 6 the way it's meant to be played.

Technology Jul 8, 2026

OpenMandriva: Statement regarding attempted distribution sabotage

Article URL: https://forum.openmandriva.org/t/statement-regarding-attempted-distribution-sabotage/8997 Comments URL: ht...

NFL Jul 8, 2026

Roger Goodell, Charles Barkley donate to NFL kicker’s Trump-endorsed Congress campaign

NFL kicker Jay Feely is running for Congress. His Trump-endorsed campaign has gotten donations from Roger Goodell, Charl...

NFL Jul 8, 2026

Cincinnati coach Scott Satterfield suggests Texas Tech tampered with Brendan Sorsby

The drama arising from quarterback Brendan Sorsby's saucer of sorbet at Texas Tech isn't ending.

Technology Jul 8, 2026

Aussie gov't tells volunteers to throw out thousands of functioning test routers

But the devices could "easily be reflashed."

PC Gaming Jul 8, 2026

Dell Outlet Has a Refurb Alienware 18 Area-51 RTX 5080 Gaming Laptop With 1 Year Warranty for $2,450

Buying a new system would cost you at least $4,200 and you don't get a better warranty.

Technology Jul 8, 2026

TikTok users don't have as much agency over their FYPs as they think

The "not interested" feature is your friend, but users must intentionally and constantly curate...

Technology Jul 8, 2026

Grok 4.5

Article URL: https://x.ai/news/grok-4-5 Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48835111 Points: 82 # Commen...

Technology Jul 8, 2026

Dimming the Sun Would Help Lower the Risks of El Niño

As worries about a growing super El Niño mount, new findings suggest a radical solution to mitigating its impacts.

PC Gaming Jul 8, 2026

X-Men ‘97 Is Finally Giving Us the Apocalypse Adaptation We Deserve

The latest episode of X-Men '97 proves one thing - this series gets Apocalypse more than any Marvel movie or series befo...

PC Gaming Jul 8, 2026

Obsidian Reportedly Working On New Fallout Game After Xbox Cancels Avowed Sequel

The shake up comes as part of Xbox's ongoing job cuts