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• Upcoming life sim inZOI will no longer feature Denuvo Anti-Tamper DRM
• The news follows growing concern from fans about its implementation
• Critics argue that it can negatively impact performance and harm modding

Developer Inzoi Studio has confirmed that upcoming life simulation game inZOI will not feature the Denuvo Anti-Tamper digital rights management (DRM) system despite initial plans to include it.

The news comes after growing concern from fans that the software would negatively impact performance and hamper modding possibilities.

If you're out of the loop, Denuvo Anti-Tamper is a popular DRM system used by developers to help prevent game piracy and other forms of code manipulation. How it works is kept mostly under wraps, but some players argue that it can negatively impact game performance.

The company behind the software, Irdeto, argues that "there is no in-game performance impact caused by the addition of anti-tamper protection" and describes the concerns as an example of the "large amount of misinformation out there about anti-tamper technology".

Justified or not, the use of Denuvo remains a contentious issue in gaming, particularly in the case of inZOI. Lots of potential players are already worried about the game's performance given its relatively high system requirements.

Many of the most dedicated life sim fans also make extensive use of community made mods or add-ons, something that may have been prevented by the implementation of the DRM.

To DRM or not to DRM?

In a statement posted to Steam, inZOI producer and director Hyungjun 'Kjun' Kim noted the "growing concern around the implementation of the Denuvo Anti-Tamper solution" and stated that they "felt it was important to approach the issue with care."

They go on to say that, as a result of the community backlash, the company has "decided to remove Denuvo from the Early Access build of inZOI."

They also outline some of the reasons behind its planned inclusion: "we initially chose to implement Denuvo as a way to protect the game from illegal distribution. At the time, we believed this would help ensure fairness for players who had properly purchased the game."

"We understand that removing Denuvo increases the risk of the game being cracked and illegally distributed after release," Kjun continued. "At the same time, we believe it opens up a valuable opportunity: it allows inZOI to become more freely configurable—unlocking new ways for players to shape new experiences for other players."

The studio is fully "committed to making inZOI a highly moddable game" with the "first stage" of initial mod support launching in May. This, however, "is only the beginning" and will be expanded over time.

In removing Denuvo, the company hopes to, "foster an even more open environment for modders to create and share unique experiences for other players."

Kjun concludes the post by apologizing to the community and reaffirming a commitment to "putting players first" and "prioritize your feedback."

No matter which side of the Denuvo debate you fall on, it's easy to appreciate this level of transparency and goes to show just how closely the team is listening to players.

inZOI is launching for PC on March 28. A PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and Xbox Series S release is set to follow at a later date.

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• What appear to be leaked images show the three colors you might be able to get a Galaxy S25 Edge in
• The images look like official marketing materials
• Accompanying details also reveal the possible screen and camera specs

Just yesterday we saw wallpapers showing the three colors we’re expecting the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge to launch in, and now we can do one better, as some seemingly leaked images show these three shades on the phone itself.

WinFuture has shared what it claims are official images of the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, and while we’d take them with a pinch of salt, they certainly look convincing.

You can see the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge in Titanium Black, Titanium Silver, and Titanium Icy Blue shades, though colors aside there’s not much to see here, as Samsung has already shown off the phone from both the front and back.

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(Image credit: WinFuture / Roland Quandt) Screen and camera details

Still, these images are also accompanied by some specs, with the source claiming the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge will have the same 6.7-inch AMOLED display as the Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus.

Confusingly they go on to say that it has a 1080 x 2400 resolution, but that actually wouldn’t be the same as the S25 Plus, as this phone has a 1440 x 3120 resolution. Given that we recently heard the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge might have a 2K resolution though, we’d guess that it will be 1440 x 3120, and that the mention of 1080 x 2400 was a mistake.

In any case, this latest leak also points to a 200MP main camera and a 12MP ultra-wide one, and suggests that unsurprisingly the Galaxy S25 Edge will have a Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy chipset, just like the rest of the Samsung Galaxy S25 series.

We should find out how accurate this all is soon, as the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is tipped to launch before long, with the latest S25 Edge release date leak pointing to April 16.

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• Marvel has indicated it hasn't announced the full cast for Avengers: Doomsday
• 27 heroes and villains are already confirmed for the film
• The comic giant and Robert Downey Jr suggest more reveals could be on the way

Hold onto your hats, Marvel fans, because more – yes, even more! – Avengers: Doomsday cast reveals could be inbound.

Yesterday (March 26), Marvel revealed the 27-strong cast for Avengers: Doomsday by way of an extremely drawn-out livestream. That event, which has been humorously dubbed 'Aven-Chairs Assemble' by some sections of the Marvel fanbase, appeared to confirm the movie's full roster.

There are, though, many fan-favorite heroes who weren't announced as part of Avengers 5's cast. Where's Spider-Man? Why are other OG Avengers like Hulk and Hawkeye not in the mix? What's with the lack of mystic art wielders, such as Doctor Strange and Wong? And how come there are only five (!) female characters in Doomsday's currently 27-strong line-up?

Well. pic.twitter.com/4vBlaFPikZMarch 26, 2025

It seems like some or all of those characters, plus many others I haven't mentioned, could still appear in the fifth Avengers film.

In the replies of an Instagram post (see ComicBook.com's screengrab in the above X/Twitter post), which confirmed Doomsday was officially in production alongside its confirmed cast – so far, anyway – Marvel and Robert Downey Jr playfully suggested that there'll be further cast additions at some point.

There's still hope for many, then, that their favorite superhuman will show up in this Marvel Phase 6 project. None of us know when Marvel might reveal more, but let's just hope they don't make us sit through another five and a half hour livestream to find out.

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Doomsday and its sequel flick Avengers: Secret Wars are still shrouded in mystery. Rightfully so, too, because none of us want anything significant spoiled ahead of their eventual releases.

There are some details that we've been aware of for some time, though – starting with the pair's launch dates. Currently, Doomsday is set to land in theaters on May 1, 2026, while Secret Wars is expected to arrive in cinemas on May 7, 2027.

Until yesterday, the Multiverse Saga's double-bill capper's only confirmed cast member was Downey Jr. Instead of playing Tony Stark/Iron Man, however, he'll portray Doctor Victor von Doom, aka one of Marvel's most iconic villains and adversary-in-chief of The Fantastic Four. Doom will be the Multiverse Saga's new Big Bad after Marvel pivoted away from using Jonathan Majors' Kang the Conqueror in late 2023.

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Elsewhere, Joe and Anthony Russo, who've helmed four other Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) films, return to direct Avengers 5 and 6. They took command of the previous two Avengers movies, too, which are the second and third-highest-grossing films of all time. Clearly, they're considered a safe pair of hands (or should that be two safe pairs of hands?) for Doomsday and Secret Wars.

As for what the siblings have said about the two films, the Russos exclusively told me that they'll draw inspiration from both 'Secret Wars' comic book series for this cinematic pairing. They aren't averse to including heroes from Marvel TV shows on Disney+ in the two Avengers flicks, either, even though the vast majority of Doomsday's roster comprises heroes and villains we've previously seen in big-screen projects.

Lastly, the Russo brothers say Doomsday and Secret Wars will mark a new beginning for the MCU, and after apparent concept art for Avengers 5 and 6 leaked online in early March, the pair denied that this artwork spoiled anything about either film's plot.

I'll be covering Doomsday and Secret Wars in-depth in the long lead-up to their releases, so stick with TechRadar for more when I have it. In the meantime, read on for more Marvel coverage or take to the comments to tell me which MCU character you want to see in either or both films.

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• Legendary footballer Cristiano Ronaldo will be a playable character in Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves
• A second open beta test is live now, running until the end of March
• The game will release in full on April 24, 2025

In what is quite possibly the biggest bit of fighting game news this year, Portuguese footballer Cristiano Ronaldo has been confirmed as a playable character in Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves.

No, don't click away. I promise I'm not just reporting on a particularly convincing fever dream. Ronaldo was initially teased to make an appearance in the upcoming SNK fighting game last year, but in what capacity we didn't know at that time.

Now, the sporting icon has been outright confirmed as a playable guest character for Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves. Developer SNK has also released a couple of trailers giving us a sneak peek at Ronaldo's appearance and moveset.

As you might expect, the former Real Madrid superstar primarily incorporates a football into his playstyle, along with a good number of powerful kicks. At first glance, it looks like players will be able to keep opponents guessing with the placement of the ball, potentially making him something of a rushdown / zoner hybrid character.

I'll admit it; it seems like an utterly bonkers idea for a crossover. But if you look at the history of fighting game guest characters as well as SNK itself, it starts to make a ton of sense.

For one, guest character inclusions have been an incredibly effective marketing tool for fighting games for decades now. Whether it's Clive Rosfield (Final Fantasy 16) in Tekken 8 or Snake (Metal Gear Solid) in Super Smash Bros. Brawl, guest characters get people talking and have the power to expand a game's audience.

Heck, the Soul Calibur series made this a core part of its identity, featuring characters like Link, Spawn, Darth Vader, Ezio Auditore, Geralt of Rivia, and 2B in various games.

(Image credit: SNK)

'But Ronaldo isn't a fictional character,' you might say. And that's fair. On that front, it's worth noting that both football and SNK-developed fighting games are especially popular in Spanish and Portuguese-speaking countries including Brazil, Argentina, and Chile.

To players in those countries, Ronaldo's inclusion is likely a very exciting prospect. And, y'know, he might also just be a globally celebrated sports icon who has played for clubs all over the world including Real Madrid, Manchester United, and Juventus.

In any case, you can get a taste of Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves right now ahead of its April 24 release. A second open beta for the game has just gone live across all platforms. It runs from today, March 27, all the way until March 31.

Sadly, Ronaldo isn't playable here, but it does look to address issues from the first open beta by adding Tizoc as a playable character as well as a training mode.

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• Gallagher survey finds high adoption of AI in workplaces
• However many firms still have major concerns about the technology
• Hallucinations and legal liability top the list of worries

Businesses are adopting AI tools at a faster rate than ever before, but many still have some significant concerns about its effects, new research has claimed.

The 2025 Attitudes to AI Adoption & Risk Survey from Gallagher found almost half (45%) of businesses were using AI in day-to-day operations by the end of 2024, an increase of a third (32%) over the previous 12 months.

It added 85% of businesses have introduced strategies related to job protection as part of their AI adoption framework, as seven of the top 10 challenges associated with AI adoption relate to how to change business strategy to effective embrace AI.

AI concerns

Gallagher's research found larger firms were particularly keen at getting AI up to speed, with 82% reporting success in adopting AI, with improved efficiency and productivity named as particular benefits.

The top use-cases for AI named by survey respondents included writing emails/agendas(32%), handling customer queries (31%), and understanding market dynamics (28%).

However the survey also highlighted some widespread concerns about the use of AI, particularly as Gallagher predicts a possible increase in legal liabilities for firms where the use of AI is not properly governed over the next few years.

AI errors or hallucinations, where a model generates inaccurate results, was the most common threat, reported by more than a third (34%) of business owners, with data protection and privacy violations (33%) and legal liabilities (31%) related to AI misuse also mentioned.

Gallagher has warned companies utilizing AI to be aware of the possible risks using AI systems could expose them to, and take the necessary precautions where needed

“AI systems excel at processing vast amounts of data and identifying patterns that may not be readily apparent to humans," noted Ben Waterton, Executive Director of Professional Indemnity at Gallagher.

"However, they cannot replace human expertise and judgment that qualified individuals bring to their work. Relying solely on AI without critical examination and human oversight can lead to serious consequences and compromising advice. The quality assurance procedures and oversight of employees must evolve to ensure that this emerging risk is recognised and addressed to prevent professional indemnity losses.”

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Following another year of widespread attacks across every industry, organizations cannot afford to ignore the threat posed by ransomware gangs. Ransomware gangs are constantly innovating, and traditional defense strategies are being outpaced by new threats such as fileless malware and AI-driven attacks.

If we want to protect our businesses, safeguard the economy and keep the lights on in our hospitals and critical national infrastructure, the cybersecurity industry needs to radically rethink its approach.

What can we expect from ransomware gangs in 2025?

Ransomware gangs have a way of coming back in one form or another. Given their track record as the world’s most prolific ransomware gangs, it would be wise to assume that LockBit, REvil, and Conti will all make an unwelcome comeback before long. Despite being taken down by the National Crime Agency (NCA) in February last year, unknown individuals claiming to represent the LockBit gang recently hinted at an impending release of a new locker malware, LockBit 4.0. It’s only a matter of time.

Elsewhere, RansomHub, Play and DragonForce are among several new ransomware groups quickly gaining notoriety within the cybersecurity industry. These new gangs share a common characteristic of attacking critical infrastructure. In the US, last year’s American Water shutdown was a catastrophic example of the growing threat ransomware gangs pose to critical infrastructure. In the UK, the impact has become so severe that the government has been pushed to ban local councils, schools and the NHS from making ransomware payments.

Ransomware gangs – old and new – chiefly rely on double extortion tactics, exploiting supply chain weaknesses and DDoS attacks. Organizations that continue to rely on reactive defenses or behavior-based detection are vulnerable to these tactics. Software defenses by themselves are too easily evaded. To truly combat the multi-faceted approach of ransomware gangs, organizations must integrate multi-layered approaches, combining advanced software solutions with proactive hardware defenses, robust backup strategies and rigorous employee training.

The limitations of software

The tools and tactics used by cybercriminals are advancing at such a pace that even today’s most advanced software-based cybersecurity will eventually become obsolete. Reliance on security software by itself depends on continual updates and vigilance. It also places the burden of cybersecurity on users, who must always be on alert to detect and respond to threats such as phishing attacks. This is worrying given that human error persists as the leading cause of security lapses.

What’s more, AI has greatly improved the social engineering capabilities of ransomware gangs. Previously, phishing emails could be detected by tells such as poor spelling or unnatural phrasing. Now, advanced AI chatbots can write more fluently than most humans and deepfake technology can produce convincing audio and visual communications. We need to remove humans from the equation which just isn’t possible when relying on software alone.

A further issue for businesses relying on software security is that it is interconnected with their wider digital ecosystem, which makes it inherently vulnerable to attackers. The trouble with software security is not that it doesn’t work, but that it only works up to a point. Since many businesses assume that software is the only game in town for cybersecurity, ransomware gangs will continue to thrive by exploiting its limitations. It’s time for businesses to change this narrative and embrace multi-layer security solutions.

Rethinking ‘zero trust’ from hardware up

Hardware-based solutions should be a non-negotiable for modern cybersecurity. By integrating a hardware layer alongside software, businesses ensure that their security remains intact, even if their software layer fails. Hardware security can also incorporate proactive security driven by AI. This means that businesses have an additional round-the-clock security team that can pre-empt attacks before they have a chance to cause harm. Moving from reactive to proactive defenses will be a critical step towards stopping ransomware gangs in their tracks.

When it comes to zero trust security – the cybersecurity approach that assumes no one inside or outside a network should be trusted by default – the concept is extremely valuable, but it often falls short in practice. Humans must put together the underlying IT infrastructure and make judgements where an exception may be needed.

This brings us back to the innate risk of relying on human beings. The way to build true zero trust is to incorporate new tools that are embedded within endpoint hardware. Features like hardware-verified boot, firmware integrity checks and automatic recovery ensure that security is built directly into the hardware itself.

To further mitigate human error, AI-driven policy engines can be used to enhance hardware-based security. AI analyses data from trusted hardware components to enforce zero trust. By combining AI with hardware security, businesses can automate policies, detect threats in real time and minimize software vulnerabilities.

There’s no time to wait

Ransomware gangs show no signs of slowing down. The unfortunate corollary of AI development is that bad actors are exploiting this advancing technology to increase the scope and power of their attacks. Traditional cybersecurity methods are not equipped to combat the rising tide of AI-powered attacks, and security teams must adopt a multi-layer approach to break the grip of ransomware gangs.

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• Proton and Vivaldi have announced a new partnership, integrating Proton VPN directly into Vivaldi's desktop browser
• The integration is available for use from March 27, 2025
• This partnership hopes to strengthen European tech independency from US Big Tech giants and provide users with a better online experience

Europe-based firms Proton and Vivaldi have announced they're joining forces. The partnership means Proton VPN will be integrated into Vivaldi's desktop browser starting today, March 27, 2025.

The integration allows users to enjoy the perks of one of the best VPN services when surfing the web and promises advanced customization and control over your data.

The partnership aims to strengthen European tech independency from US Big Tech giants while helping you break free from surveillance capitalism models, all with a better online experience.

A better alternative

"Consumers around the world are fed up with Big Tech’s data collection. The problem is they haven’t until recently had an alternative," said David Peterson, General Manager of Proton VPN.

"Together, Proton VPN and Vivaldi are setting a new standard that challenges the dominance of Tech giants, providing a viable European alternative that helps people retake control of their digital lives."

Web browsers are the primary source for online data collection on today's internet. While you can take some steps to minimize your data footprint by spoofing your IP address with a virtual private network (VPN), this generally involves the need to download an app or browser extension.

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Now, you can utilize Proton's tried and tested privacy, security, and anti-censorship features directly from the Vivaldi browser. All you need to do is create a Proton account and enjoy the protections of this no-log VPN.

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For example, unlike Google Chrome, it promises never to track your browsing history or collect your data in any other form. Everything is stored locally on your device in an encrypted folder, so not even the provider itself can access it.

Vivaldi also offers a built-in tracker and ad blocker, alongside the ability to disable all cookies from third-party sites.

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Cyber attackers like to target SAP systems because of their wide use—SAP platforms are used by 99 of the Fortune 100 companies and have over 280 million cloud subscribers worldwide. Attackers know this and take advantage of SAP’s vulnerabilities.

These vulnerabilities include configuration errors, access control problems, and software bugs. There are many types of weaknesses in SAP systems and different ways to deal with them. This article will look at some common vulnerabilities you must know and, importantly, how to mitigate these SAP risks.

Mitigating Risks

The risks of not dealing with potential SAP vulnerabilities are financial loss, data loss, reputational damage, and even legal liability. Reducing these risks requires minimizing the attack surface. SAP users must continuously assess and inventory the exposed services (SOAP, WebService, APIs). Any service that is not used or does not serve a current business function should be deactivated to reduce the attack surface and, thus, minimize the risk of exploitation.

In addition, SAP administrators should identify services that do not require authentication. These services are favored touch points for bad actors to gather information. To further tighten the defense, keep up with the latest security advisories, SAP Security Notes, and vulnerabilities. It’s a good policy to limit the number of users with access to sensitive data by creating strong access controls. Regularly updating your systems and keeping up with the latest security patches are also required. Since native SAP security is limited, using third-party tools to boost vulnerability insights and gain insights into platform attack vectors is also helpful.

Common Vulnerabilities

SAP vulnerabilities come in many forms and can be daunting to identify and manage. However, constant attention to these common types of SAP vulnerabilities will strengthen the platform’s posture:

• Code Injection vulnerabilities allow attackers to inject malicious code into SAP Systems. This code can help steal data or mount an attack on business operations. Examples are SQL injection and Remote Function Call (RFC) injection.
• Denial-of-service vulnerabilities allow attackers to send multiple requests or data to SAP systems, which can overwhelm them and cause them to crash.
• Authentication vulnerabilities allow cyber attackers to access authentication protocols. Some examples are misconfigured authentication settings, shared credentials, or weak passwords. Organizations should implement multi-factor authentication (MFA) and routinely review and update authentication policies. Enforcing single sign-on dramatically reduces the attack surface and the team's effort to reset the password.
• Authorization vulnerabilities allow attackers access to critical information and system protocols. Some examples are misconfigured authorization protocols and poor role designs. Organizations must implement robust role-based access controls (RBAC) to ensure users have only the permissions necessary for their roles.

Unsecured Interfaces

Attention must be paid to all interfaces. SAP systems often have multiple communication interfaces, including RFC (Remote Function Call) and HTTP. Unsecured interfaces allow hackers to manipulate data or move between SAP systems, compromising the entire platform’s landscape. To make it more secure, avoid using passwords by configuring trust between systems or using SAP's UCON functionality to lower the attack surface. Another step is enabling data encryption for information at rest and in transit.

Security Logs

Be sure to activate the SAP Security Audit Log; this becomes essential for incident investigation. Proper logging and monitoring are crucial for detecting and responding to security incidents. Inadequate or misconfigured logging can make identifying suspicious activities or breaches difficult. Organizations must establish robust monitoring and alerting systems to stay vigilant against potential threats.

Outdated Systems

Running outdated or unsupported SAP systems, operating systems, and databases is a significant security risk. These systems are more likely to have known vulnerabilities that attackers exploit. If an SAP system is decommissioned, ensure all users are locked out, and the data is deleted to prevent unwanted access.

Conclusion

Due to the sensitive nature of the data managed within SAP systems and their business-critical nature, organizations must establish a comprehensive security strategy that includes regular patch management, robust access controls, secure custom code development, and ongoing user training.

Education and heightened security awareness can help prevent social engineering traps like phishing. And it can’t be stressed enough: not patching SAP regularly is one of the most significant security tasks. Patches, or SAP Security Notes, contain critical security fixes that address vulnerabilities. Failing to apply these patches will render the platform vulnerable.

In addition to all the mitigating actions mentioned, one of the best ways to protect the SAP system is to automate much of the hardening activities through third-party tools designed to complement native SAP security.

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What if we're considering the Apple Intelligence problem backwards? Apple’s AI plans seem to be in shambles. It over-promised on upcoming iPhone features, partnered with questionable third party AI providers, and failed to deliver for so long that it's been forced to change plans entirely. There’s even a lawsuit threat.

We can blame Apple's leadership and question its commitment, but I think the problem isn't with Apple at all. The problem is with AI.

As long as I’ve covered Apple, I’ve believed it won't release a product that hasn't reached a certain level of ‘finish.’ The original iPhone launched without GPS for navigation or video recording on the Camera app.

However, it had the most complete and polished user interface ever on a smartphone, and Safari, a mobile web browser that was as advanced as a desktop browser, a feat that defied imagination.

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Even Apple Vision Pro, a product that underwhelmed critics, offered a fully-baked experience. Maybe Vision Pro didn't have enough features at launch to satisfy potential buyers, but the features it offered worked perfectly.

And Vision Pro is the most highly-criticized Apple product in recent memory, well before Apple Intelligence imploded.

That time Apple launched a product that didn't exist... yet

Apple Intelligence made for a weird iPhone 16 launch in many ways. For longtime Apple users, it felt wildly out of character for the company.

First, there was the ChatGPT partnership, which saw Apple offloading important features to an upstart, untested partner – loudly. That move set off some warning bells.

Then, the iPhone launched, and billboards worldwide were plastered with marketing for Apple Intelligence. The new AI was the standard-bearer for the phone, the OS, and the whole company.

Craig Federighi at Apple's WWDC 2024, before the iPhone 16 launch (Image credit: Apple)

New features – who? Camera Control button? Never heard of it.

But the Apple Intelligence features weren't there! The features being advertised were mostly Coming Soon.

Even today, I can’t tell you how much of that Soon has actually arrived. It has always been unclear what is really coming soon and what will be coming in the distant future.

The last reason to use Apple Intelligence

Famously, an ad series featuring The Last of Us star Bella Ramsey seems to have disappeared from Apple’s YouTube account. The ads featured Ramsey as they made decisions about their career, seemingly with advice from Apple Intelligence and the iPhone’s ability to summarize emails and recall conversations. Ramsey relies on Apple Intelligence’s interpretation of a character to decide whether to accept a part.

Ask your friend for professional advice, not your iPhone (Image credit: HBO)

When I saw those commercials, I felt kind of bad for Ramsey. I wouldn’t make important job decisions based on an AI summary, and the Apple Intelligence commercials portrayed Ramsey as being kind of amateurish, far from the person I get when I see Ramsey in interviews.

So now that the advertisement is gone, does that mean Apple Intelligence won’t be reading my emails? Will it make suggestions for my next big Hollywood role? Will it help me make decisions about what job to take?

I hope not because those are terrible reasons to use AI.

The industry rallied around AI features that don't work

...stereotypical images of people, violent images of copyrighted characters, or convincing images of fraud

The reason it was such a surprise when Apple announced that OpenAI’s ChatGPT would provide answers for Apple Intelligence, and why it shouldn’t be such a surprise that Apple Intelligence is flailing right now, is that no product could be less finished right now than AI.

Apple launches polished products that are ready to impress. There has rarely been a less impressive product than artificial intelligence on smartphones. For two years, we have heard phone makers promise features that haven’t arrived or promote features that are offensively bad.

My smartphone AI still can't read my email and make a football team calendar based on the emails I get from my kid’s coach. That was a fundamental promise of AI. Instead, we get AI image generators that will offer bigoted and stereotypical images of people, violent images of copyrighted characters, or convincing images of fraud.

Even the most basic AI feature isn’t just bad; it’s horrifying. The Apple Intelligence headline summary tool created fake headlines that were the complete opposite of the truth. When AI is spreading lies, it isn’t just a bad feature we should ignore. It’s a harmful feature that we must combat.

I don't care if Apple wins or loses, I just want a good phone

So, Apple hasn’t achieved its goals with Apple Intelligence. So what? We may have literally dodged a bullet. It was a mistake for Apple to over-promise on AI, but it won’t be a mistake if Apple abandons a bad feature that offers no benefit and may instead cause harm.

Why is that not obvious? Forget about the rat race of cheering for Apple to succeed or fail. Forget about the market frustration over a lack of innovation.

We need to take a step back and ask whether these smartphone AI features are good or bad, and when a company like Apple puts its AI plans on hold, we should applaud its caution, not fault its lack of commitment.

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Disney’s having a pretty good week – Disney+ is finally letting you remove content from the ‘Continue Watching’ list, we get a look behind the curtain at how the robotic BDX Droids came to be, and Marvel announced the cast of Avengers: Doomsday.

Not to be overshadowed, though, and potentially timed to Toy Story’s 30th anniversary, Disney’s Imagineering has announced some big changes, which will result in a technological infusion to a mainstay attraction – Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin – at Disney World’s Magic Kingdom.

The Space Ranger Spin attraction will be updated with a whole host of technology, all in the quest for a more immersive and fun experience while riding. While the changes won’t arrive until 2026 after a closure, there are several enhancements to be excited about.

Leading the pack are entirely new ride vehicles with displays, redesigned blasters that shoot targets boasting colorful lasers, and a new animatronic debuting in a new scene on the attraction. It’s an intricate balance, keeping what fans of the ride have come to know and infusing enhancements to level up.

In the attraction, two guests board a ride vehicle and help Buzz Lightyear and fellow space rangers shoot targets with the evil ‘Emperor Zurg’s’ Z on them. As someone who’s been on it, the current lasers can get pretty tiring, with what feels like a need for constant hold and release on the trigger and not exactly knowing the target you’ll be shooting at.

How Disney’s using technology to level up a ride

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That same story will be the case, but each new blaster has a unique laser color, which should help you more quickly identify which target you’re on. The upgraded targets will “react and light up when hit,” though Disney didn’t share exactly what technology enabled this. Still, it made it clear there was an evolution in technology powering this change.

Disney promises that the upgraded ride will arrive in 2026, which means that the current ride will need to close in August 2025 to allow the updates and enhancements to be made. Playtests have begun, allowing the design team working on the ride to try out the enchantments and a concept phase.

While Disney didn’t give an exact time frame for developing the updates to Space Ranger Spin, project creative director Justin DeTolla said in a statement, “We’ve been working on this project for quite some time now, so it was exciting to see it all come to life for the first time in the field.”

The shared photos from the test show off the new blasters, which boast a likely LED-filled flowing front circular bubble and a more compact design, though the target looks pretty similar. When the ride reopens, the onboard screen will provide real-time scoring updates, rather than a classic LED display that lists your score via red LEDs.

All-in-all, an exciting tease on the week of the 30th anniversary of Toy Story – which you can stream now on one of the best streaming services, Disney+ – and teeing up some more tech-infused attractions at Disney Parks, this time at Disney World. I am personally super excited and eager to see how this breathes new life into the attraction and the 'Tomorrowland' section of Magic Kingdom.

It’s an exciting period of changes for the company’s theme parks with more expansions already announced for Disney World, including a Villains Land at Magic Kingdom and a Cars land. Hollywood Studio is getting a Monsters Inc. Land, and Animal Kingdom will get the first-ever Encanto ride. There’s a lot on the horizon, but for now, we at least know one new update to a fan-favorite ride will arrive in 2026.

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Samsung has released version 8.3.0 of its Magician SSD optimization software for the best portable SSDs and largest SSD models with firmware updates, benchmarking, and system fine-tuning.

this software supports SecureErase, which can permanently delete all data on a drive in under a minute, making it a reliable solution for users who need to securely wipe their storage.

The software also includes automatic OS optimization, adjusting Superfetch and DIPM for peak efficiency while allowing users to check SSD health, update firmware from Samsung’s servers, and benchmark performance over time.

A free software that allows you to finetune your Samsung SSDs

Samsung Magician 8.3.0 supports a wide range of the company's SSDs, including the 470, 750, 830, 840, 850, 950, 960, and the newer 970, 980, and 990 Pro & EVO series.

The 213MB update improves user experience with a refined interface, while a new help center and chatbot have also been added to allow users to get troubleshooting assistance quickly, alongside a notice board for tracking software and firmware updates.

Magician is not an option for those using the best external HDDs, as it is designed exclusively for SSDs; instead, they may need to rely on Hard Disk Sentinel or CrystalDiskInfo.

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Online tech retailers worldwide have started offering Nvidia’s flagship professional graphics card, the RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell Workstation Edition, for preorder for as little as USD 7,673, far below PC Connection’s USD 8,435, a not-so-insignificant discount of 9%.

B2B specialists Tech-America and Directdial (presumably sharing the same database) have posted listings for Nvidia’s most expensive video card ever launched.

The less powerful but more frugal RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell Max Q Workstation Edition is also available for the same price. Both models are sold in retail packaging at a slight premium.

PC Connection (and Mac Connection) entries have been removed for now but Provantage, ITCreations, Exxact Corporation in the US and Indes, ITSupplies, Gegeka in Europe have pages up for the RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell Workstation Edition, some with pricing, some without.

Fresh RTX Pro stocks available soon?

Nvidia debuted three versions of the Nvidia RTX Pro 6000 video card last week at its annual GPU Technology Conference (GTC) in San Jose, California.

The server version is unlikely to ever go on sale, as it will almost certainly only be sold as part of a server system.

The Max-Q iteration delivers 10% less performance with a reduction of 50% in the power consumption, making it ideal for systems where multiple cards will be deployed.

With up to 4000 AI TOPS performance, the plain vanilla RTX Pro 6000 BWE is the most powerful Nvidia GPU ever launched.

It has twice the memory size (and power consumption) of its former performance champion, the RTX 6000 and 3x that of RTX 5090, the best GPU on the consumer market.

Other than Nvidia, PNY, Leadtek and Elsa are the other graphics card manufacturers that will stock the RTX Pro series.

Nvidia RTX Pro shaping out to be a bargain?

At the time of writing, there’s a price difference of about USD1,100 between the current flagship and the former one, the RTX 6000 Ada Generation, but there’s more to it than just pricing.

I managed to track down another four RTX Pro cards, including the unannounced RTX Pro 2000 with 8GB of GDDR7 memory and a 115W TDP.

On paper, this is the only card that seems to have regressed compared to the previous generation as it has half the memory of its predecessor, the RTX 2000 Ada Generation.

For the other three (4000, 4500, 5000), I reserve my judgment, but on paper, it looks quite promising.

The RTX Pro 4000 has the same amount of memory as the one step up from the previous generation (RTX 4500 AG), has a 33% lower power consumption, and a much higher CUDA core count and memory bandwidth.

Given that the RTX 4500 AG costs $2,139 and the RTX Pro 4000 costs $1,407, there’s no obvious reason to choose the former over the latter.

Compared to the RTX 5000 AG, the RTX Pro 4500 has a much lower power consumption (20%) and a much higher memory bandwidth but also fewer CUDA cores.

However, these are 4th-generation ones, and I expect both cards to have broadly similar performance.

In terms of pricing, the RTX Pro 4500 costs USD 2,268, while the RTX 5000 AG retails for USD 3,742, 65% more expensive, making it very hard to justify buying the latter.

There’s a similar pattern between the RTX Pro 5000 and the RTX 6000 AG when it comes to CUDA cores, memory bandwidth, and amount.

However, their TDP (300W) is the same, while the RTX 6000 AG is about 62% more expensive than the RTX Pro 5000.

Curiously, Nvidia hasn’t disclosed the performance metrics (Floating-point performance single precision and FP4 AI TOPS with sparsity) for these four cards for obscure reasons.

That prevents us from making head-to-head comparisons, which may leave stocks in the channel unsold and cause retailers a lot of headaches.

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