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Here we are, folks. The final episode of Severance season 2 is almost upon us and, after waiting almost three years for the Apple TV Original to return, it's surreal to think its sophomore outing is almost over.

With the Apple TV+ series growing in popularity since season 2 debuted on January 17, I suspect you're already preparing to be seated as soon as its 10th and final chapter drops, too. Spoilers will circulate online soon after Severance's latest entry airs, so you'll want to watch it as soon as possible to avoid the possibility of someone ruining everything for you.

To that end, you'll want to know when season 2 episode 10 will be released. Below, I'll explain what date and time you can stream it in the US, UK, and Australia. That way, you'll know when you tune into Apple TV+ and catch it right away.

When will Severance season 2 episode 10 be available to stream in the US?

What'll happen to Helly R in Severance's season 2 finale? (Image credit: Apple TV+)

The Severance season 2 finale will debut on Apple TV+, aka one of the world's best streaming services, at 9pm PT on Thursday, March 20. For those of you who live in the US Eastern time zone, that's 12am ET on Friday, March 21.

What is the release time for Severance season 2's final episode in the UK?

What will Harmony Cobel do in season 2 episode 10? (Image credit: Apple TV+)

The final installment of season 2 will make its Apple TV+ debut in the UK at 4am GMT on Friday, March 21. That's because the clocks went forward in the US a few weeks ago, so the UK is one hour closer to the US Eastern and Pacific time zones.

Nevertheless, that means it'll be an early morning start for British fans who want to catch episode 10, titled 'Cold Harbor', before work. That might make you feel even more tired at the end of a long working week, but at least you won't have any big surprises ruined for you before you watch it on Friday evening!

When can I watch the Severance season 2 finale in Australia?

Will Gemma/Ms. Casey escape and/or be rescued in the season 2 finale? (Image credit: Apple TV+)

Season 2 episode 10 of one of the best Apple TV+ shows is set to arrive in Australia at 3pm AEDT on Friday, March 21. Reckon you can leave work early to stream at home asap? If you do, don't tell anyone that I told you to do that...

What is the runtime for Severance season 2 episode 10?

Will we see Dylan and Irving in this season's 10th and final chapter? (Image credit: Apple TV Plus)

You'll want to set aside some time to watch 'Cold Harbor'. At 76 minutes, it'll be the longest episode in Severance's history – so, if you were expecting another entry around the 40 to 60-minute mark, you'll be in for something of a surprise!

When will the next episode of Severance launch on Apple TV+?

Is Seth Milchick going to rebel against Lumon as well? (Image credit: Apple TV_+)

The short answer is: not for a long time. As I've stated throughout this article, episode 10 is season 2's final installment. I imagine your 'innie' and 'outie' are saying "boo" and "hiss" to that.

But, fret not, because Severance season 3 is on the way. Apple hasn't officially renewed one of its flagship TV shows for a third season, but director/executive producer Ben Stiller has confirmed that work is underway on season 3's scripts. Dichen Lachman, who plays Gemma/Ms. Casey, exclusively told me that she doesn't know when filming on season 3 will begin, though. So, as I said at the start of this section, it could be a while before the incredibly successful sci-fi mystery thriller is back on our screens.

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• Oracle launches AI Agent Studio to help firms build or extend agents
• Users will be able to build new AI agents completely from scratch, or use one of 50+ existing Oracle options
• There will also be a choice of LLMs available

Oracle has become the latest tech giant to launch a platform for users to build and customize their own AI agents.

The company says its new AI Agent Studio will offer an easy way for organizations to create, manage and deploy AI agents across their business, tailored exactly how they need them to be.

Users will be able to build new AI agents completely from scratch, or extend pre-packagaed agents which can be evolved and customized.

Oracle AI Agent Studio

Part of the Oracle Fusion Cloud app suite, AI Agent Studio will be available at no extra cost to users, who will benefit from exactly the same tools Oracle uses to build its own in-house agents.

This includes Agent template libraries, which allow users to create agents with pre-built templates paired with natural language prompts, as well as Agent team orchestration, which lets users set up multiple agents to work alongside human workers on complex tasks through pre-configured templates

Any agents designed in AI Agent Studio will also integrate with Oracle Fusion Applications, the company says, meaning they can collaborate with third-party agents to complete even complex and multi-step processes.

There's also a choice of LLMs available, meaning users have access to a variety of options to address specific business needs - including LLMs specifically optimized for Oracle Fusion Applications, such as Llama and Cohere, or add other external industry-specific LLMs for specialized use cases.

“AI agents are the next phase of evolution in enterprise applications and just like with existing applications, business leaders need the flexibility to create specific functionality to address their unique and evolving business needs,” said Steve Miranda, executive vice president of applications, Oracle.

“Our AI Agent Studio builds on the 50+ AI agents we have already introduced and gives our customers and partners the flexibility to easily create and manage their own AI agents. With the agents already embedded in Fusion Applications and our new AI Agent Studio, customers will be able to further extend automation and ultimately, achieve more while spending less.”

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• UK hi-fi specialist Vertere launches its 'most refined turntable to date'
• DG X is the latest in Vertere's Dynamic Groove concept range
• The new DG X brings an 'improved interface for a seamless experience'

I know the London UK turntable specialist Vertere Acoustics from my time at TechRadar's sister publication, What Hi-Fi? (the DG-1 S/Magneto is a rare and special deck indeed) and today, March 20, the company is launching something new. It's called the DG X, and it is the latest in the firm's Dynamic Groove concept range.

Turntable tinkering – and indeed whole system compatibility – is part and parcel of the tangible vinyl experience, but Vertere can help if you'd like. The DG X can be purchased with or without a specially optimized new Groove Runner X (GRX) tonearm and Sabre Lite cartridge.

I'll get straight to pricing first. Deep breath, everyone: Vertere's DG X Sabre Lite package, including the DG X, Groove Runner tonearm, and Sabre Lite cartridge, is priced at £4,150 – so although US and Australian pricing is not yet official, that's around $5,390 or AU$8.499, before any additional shipping and duties.

Get into Vertere's groove – there's so much to love

In this iteration, you're getting Vertere's upgraded spindle thrust motor drive, precision machined bearings, and a sophisticated triple-layer "cast illuminated plinth structure," which aims to further eliminate unwanted resonance.

Its modular design also means it can be upgraded with newer cartridges and cables (and even tonearms) in time, so it can evolve just as your love of vinyl and ever-changing musical explorations evolve. Also, the detachable tonearm is assembled with secure transit screws, meaning you'll be able to transport it with (relative) confidence.

Vertere tells me the DG X is "the pinnacle of Vertere’s innovative expertise" thanks to its improved, easier-to-understand user interface – in fact, with the setup promising to take less than 15 minutes, the company is aiming squarely at the beginner vinyl enthusiast as well as the seasoned analog audiophile here.

How good is it under rigorous test conditions? We're working on it, so feel free to check back for a fully star-rated TechRadar review very soon.

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Financial debt, if left unchecked, can spiral out of control quickly. Simply making the minimum payments on a credit card or avoiding debt collectors doesn’t solve the root problem. Instead, interest continues to build, compounding the issue over time.

Similarly, in the world of IT management, a concept called “security debt” operates much the same way. Security debt refers to software flaws that remain unresolved for longer than a year. Much like financial debt, the longer these vulnerabilities go unaddressed, the more they accumulate, leaving businesses exposed to significant risk.

Research reveals 74% of organizations have some level of security debt, with half grappling with high-severity vulnerabilities – commonly referred to as ‘critical’ security debt. Despite these concerning statistics, organizations can take actionable steps to reduce their security debt.

Understanding the roots of security debt

To effectively reduce security debt, it’s important to first understand how it builds up. One major factor is a lack of prioritization, where organizations fail to focus on remediating the most critical vulnerabilities.

The age and size of applications also significantly contribute to security debt. Studies show a strong correlation between the age of an application and the likelihood that flaws will go unresolved. Nearly two fifths of all critical security debt are found in older applications (over 3.4 years old), meaning the older the application, the higher the chances of flaws accumulating.

Application size compounds the issue. As codebases grow, so does the volume of unresolved flaws. Large applications often carry the highest proportion of security debt, with 40% having unresolved flaws and 47% dealing with critical debt. While smaller or newer applications aren’t immune to security debt, older and larger monolithic systems typically present the greatest challenges.

Another contributing factor is the use of third-party, open source code. Vulnerabilities in third-party code are discovered on an ongoing basis, so unless these libraries are updated regularly, applications face an increasing risk. Additionally, the rise of generative AI in coding exacerbates the issue. Gartner predicts that by 2028, 75% of enterprise developers will use AI code assistants.

While AI-generated code isn’t inherently less secure than human-written code, it often carries risks. Many Large Language Models (LLMs) used to generate code are trained on insecure open-source projects, resulting in vulnerabilities if not properly vetted. An over-reliance on AI without proper oversight can accelerate the accumulation of security debt.

It’s also worth noting that security debt isn’t necessarily the result of poor decision-making or mismanagement. Time and resource constraints often force developers to make difficult choices about which flaws to address and which to defer.

Harnessing AI to combat security debt

Fortunately, advancements in AI tools provide development teams with powerful tools to reduce security debt. AI-driven solutions, particularly those trained on curated security datasets, excel at identifying and remediating vulnerabilities with high accuracy. These tools enable developers to address security risks more efficiently while ensuring data integrity and system security.

AI allows developers to “shift security left” in the software development lifecycle, identifying and resolving issues as they write code. This proactive approach minimizes the likelihood of costly vulnerabilities arising later in the development process, saving valuable time and resources. Additionally, by incorporating AI, organizations can better manage the growing volume of flaws, tackling both critical and less severe security debt.

Frequent code scanning remains essential, but without actionable remediation, it is not enough. AI bridges this gap by enabling continuous fixing alongside continuous scanning. By automating parts of the remediation process, AI helps teams overcome resource constraints and ensures that vulnerabilities are addressed before they become significant liabilities. Despite initial concerns about AI’s role in security, it is clear that using it responsibly is key to mitigating security debt effectively.

A future with AI

As AI continues to reshape the technological landscape, its impact on security is set to grow. With seven out of ten organizations already facing significant backlogs of security debt and vulnerabilities on the rise, development teams will need all the help they can get to stay ahead.

The future of software security will place greater emphasis on prevention. Rather than solely focusing on identifying and fixing flaws, the priority will be to prevent vulnerabilities from entering the codebase in the first place. AI has the potential to accelerate this shift by enabling scalable, secure fixes and supporting developers in tackling not only critical security debt but also the broader spectrum of unresolved flaws.

By working with AI responsibly and strategically, organizations can build a safer, more secure digital future while giving developers the tools they need to address security debt effectively.

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• Google Wallet now has a built-in payment system for kids
• Parents can monitor their child’s transactions and enforce limits
• The update is rolling out over the next few weeks

Allowing your kids access to your phone’s wallet can be a surefire way to quickly lose your savings, but there are also times when you might want to let them in, such as when they need to use a digital library card. So, what can you do to get it right?

Well, Google thinks it has a solution of sorts. It’s just announced a new feature for Google Wallet that grants kids access to limited funds while ensuring that parents are still in control. The feature is being rolled out to users in the US, UK, Australia, Spain, and Poland “over the next few weeks,” Google says.

According to Google’s press release, parents and guardians can “allow their children to access digital payments on their Android device with appropriate supervision.” In practice, that means “kids can use Google Wallet to securely tap to pay in stores and keep supported passes like event tickets, library cards and gift cards in one convenient place.”

The update comes with built-in parental controls. “A child’s payment cards can only be added with parental consent,” Google says, “and parents will receive an email whenever their child makes a transaction. Parents can also easily track recent purchases, remove payment cards and turn off access to passes right in Family Link.”

Financial independence

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This isn’t the first time Google has implemented a kid-friendly payment system with parental controls included. In the company’s Fitbit Ace LTE smartwatch, for example, children can tap to pay for items, while parents can monitor purchases and reward their youngsters when chores are completed.

Apple also has a similar feature built into Apple Cash. Parents or guardians can view a child’s recent card transactions, choose who they can send money to, receive notifications when a payment is made, lock the child’s Apple Cash account, and more.

Financial literacy is a great life skill for children to have, so it makes sense to allow them some degree of independence here, as Google and others are doing. The built-in controls should go some way to reassuring parents, although each family will need to work out an arrangement that works best for them.

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• Comino Grando Server delivers extreme GPU performance for deep learning tasks
• High-speed Micron DDR5 memory powers AI, research, and rendering workloads
• Optimized for air-cooled and water-cooled environments, ensuring peak efficiency

Puget Systems has announced a partnership with Comino to provide advanced liquid-cooled multi-GPU servers optimized for artificial intelligence, machine learning, and high-performance computing workloads.

The collaboration will expand access to high-density GPU computing with its Comino Grando Server, delivering extreme performance, efficiency, and reliability at a more affordable price.

Featuring dual CPUs and up to eight GPUs, it competes with the most powerful computers for intensive computing tasks.

Optimized for AI, research, and rendering workloads

The Puget Systems Comino Grando Server is engineered for AI research, deep learning, and scientific simulations, supporting high-performance, high-reliability RAM featuring Micron 8x 32GB DDR5 5600 for high-speed data processing.

This makes it one of the best computers for running video editing software, complex visualizations, handling large datasets, and running real-time simulations.

The small business server is also designed for high reliability, with a redundant power supply system featuring up to 4x 2000W hot-swap CRPS modules that support multiple redundancy modes, allowing for continuous operation even in demanding scenarios.

One of the key advantages of the Puget Systems Comino Grando Server is its ability to operate efficiently in air-cooled and water-cooled racks, handling ambient temperatures up to 40°C ensuring compatibility with both legacy infrastructure and modern energy-efficient data centers.

The system offers scalable fan options, allowing configurations from ultra-performant, high noise level with up to 5.5 kW cooling capacity to low-performant, silent operation with up to 2.5 kW cooling capacity.

Additionally, its liquid cooling system supports up to 5.5kW of thermal dissipation, ensuring consistent performance across demanding computational tasks.

By combining Puget Systems’ expertise in custom computing solutions with Comino’s liquid cooling technology, this partnership delivers a high-performance server solution at a lower cost. Additionally, businesses can install up to 8 hot-swap SSDs (SATA or NVMe) for expanded storage flexibility making it one of the best workstations available.

The Puget Systems Comino Grando Server is set to debut at GTC 2025 and will be available for configuration across a wide range of applications.

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Stability AI's videos have infused text and images with movement and life for a few years but are now literally adding a new dimension by turning two-dimensional images into three-dimensional videos.

The company's new Stable Virtual Camera tool is designed to process even a single image into a moving, multi-perspective video, meaning you could rotate around and view the film from any angle.

It's not entirely a new concept, as virtual cameras have long been a staple of filmmaking and animation, letting creators navigate and manipulate digital scenes. But Stability AI has taken that concept and thrown in a heavy dose of generative AI. The result means that instead of requiring detailed 3D scene reconstructions or painstakingly calibrated camera settings, Stable Virtual Camera lets users generate smooth, depth-accurate 3D motion from even a single image, all with minimal effort.

What makes this different from other AI-generated video tools is that it doesn’t just guess its way through animation and rely on huge datasets or frame-by-frame reconstructions. Stable Virtual Camera uses a multi-view diffusion process to generate new angles based on the provided image so that the result looks like a model that could actually exist in the real world.

The tool lets users control camera trajectories with cinematic precision, choosing from movements like zoom, rotating orbit, or even a spiral. The resulting video can be in vertical form for mobile devices or widescreen if you have a cinema. The virtual camera can work with just one image but will handle up to 32.

Stability AI has made the model available under a Non-Commercial License for research purposes. That means you can play with it if you have some technical ability by grabbing the code from GitHub. Going open-source as Stability AI usually does also means the AI developer community can refine and expand the virtual camera's capabilities without the company needing to pay.

3D AI

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• Elecom’s 9,000mAh sodium-ion battery offers superior safety and longevity
• The first sodium-ion mobile battery sets new standards but remains costly
• Retains temperature of -35°C to 50°C in extreme conditions

Elecom has introduced the world’s first sodium-ion mobile batteries, the DE-C55L-9000BK and DE-C55L-9000LGY, featuring a 9,000mAh capacity and prioritizing safety, longevity, and sustainability over traditional lithium-ion alternatives, making them a strong contender for the best portable power station.

Per PC Watch (originally in Japanese), the battery features a USB Type-C port with 45W output and 30W input, an 18W USB Type-A output, support for USB PD / PPS fast-charging protocols, a low-current mode, and a simultaneous charging function that allows users to charge both the power bank and their devices at the same time, offering performance that rivals those in the best laptops for all day computing.

The downside is its bulkier design and heavier weight of approximately 350g, comparable to that of an average 20,000mAh lithium-ion mobile power bank, which may limit its appeal despite its potential to rival the batteries in the best business smartphones.

More expensive and bulkier - but safer and last longer

Elecom's sodium-ion battery operates in extreme climates temperatures ranging from -35°C to 50°C, while its design incorporates sustainability by using recycled plastic for the casing and paper-based packaging to minimize waste.

This reduces reliance on environmentally damaging mining operations and supports sustainable resource management, as its sodium-ion battery eliminates the need for rare metals like cobalt and lithium, unlike traditional lithium-ion batteries.

Currently, the battery does not fall under Japan’s PSE certification due to the novelty of sodium-ion technology, but Elecom has conducted similar safety tests to ensure compliance with existing standards.

However, disposal remains a challenge as it is not yet part of standard electronic recycling programs, requiring users to contact local authorities, Elecom’s support center, or designated drop-off locations.

This new battery offers several advantages over lithium-ion technology, significantly reducing the risk of thermal runaway, a common safety concern, by remaining stable even in extreme conditions and lowering the chances of fires or explosions.

Another key benefit is its lifespan, lasting up to ten times longer than conventional lithium-ion cells, with daily use potentially extending its life to over a decade, making it a durable solution for users needing reliability.

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