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• Google Maps is testing the rollout of more incident reports
• These are weather-related options such as ‘flooded road’ or ‘low visibility’
• The growing library of incidents is a source of annoyance for some drivers

Google Maps is introducing new incident reporting options, fresh additions that pertain to weather-related conditions.

Android Police spotted these new kinds of report, and they include the likes of ‘flooded road’ for when there’s been a huge deluge of rain, or ‘low visibility’ for when it gets foggy. And indeed ‘unplowed road’ for when, well, you should probably turn around and find a plowed road that’s not wheel-deep in snow.

The site noticed these new options in Google Maps for Android Auto first off, and then in the iPhone app.

The not-so-great news for those keen on being able to benefit from a wider variety of untoward happenings being reported is that these new introductions have not yet made it to the Android version of Google Maps.

However, it surely won’t be long before the ability to report a flooded or snowed-up road arrives on Android.

Is an ever-growing library of incidents a good thing?

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This is a continued expansion of the reporting of incidents in Google Maps, on top of clearly-labeled Waze reports being piped through alongside native reports since last year. There’s already a wide range of incidents that can be flagged, such as road traffic accidents, stalled cars, lanes being closed, speed traps, and so on.

Sometimes, these kind of alerts can be very useful, of course, and plenty of folks are grateful to have been warned of an incoming thorny issue on the road ahead.

However, not everyone is keen on being subject to more and more of these reports being highlighted in Google Maps – with complaints about them being too frequent only likely to multiply, as Google further expands the library of incidents that can be reported.

The problem is compounded by errant reports – incidents that aren’t there, or were resolved some time back – and there being no easy way to switch off said reports.

It looks like this is a road Google is insisting on driving down, though, despite the ‘stop’ signs being waved by some of the drivers who use its navigation app.

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Acer Predator X32QFS review: Two-minute review

The Acer Predator X32QFS (or X32QFSbmiiphuzx to give it its full jargon name) is a superb do-it-all gaming monitor. Its fabulous 4K IPS mini-LED panel is a joy to use no matter what game or task is on screen, and it always displays colors crisply, brightly, and with punch.

A big factor to address right from the off is that this gaming monitor is unavailable in the US - which is a huge shame. For those that can potentially buy it, however, priced at £899.99 / AU$1,099 it’s a premium monitor. However, its position as more affordable than other premium screens such as the Alienware AW3225QF and the Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 means it will be tempting for those looking to save up and splash out for a monitor that can do everything well.

An understated gaming monitor in its design, there are no overt ‘gamer’ flourishes adorning the monitor apart from its curved, silver stand. Otherwise, it’s a monitor that will melt into any home office or productivity setup - despite being a gaming beast under the hood.

The juice under said hood is based around the excellent mini-LED IPS 4K panel that sports 1,152 local-dimming zones, as well as gaming specs that include a 150Hz refresh rate, a 0.5ms response time, and HDMI 2.1 capability. It goes further though, channeling that do-it-all characteristic elsewhere in its feature set as it also offers 99% Adobe RGB and 99% DCI-P3 color coverage and a peak brightness of 1,000 nits.

On top of that, the screen has enough ports to keep you well covered and sets itself up beautifully for being the center point of a multi-gaming machine setup. I’ve had my RTX 3090-powered gaming PC and PS5 plugged into it for a couple of months now and it’s a dream for both.

Gaming on PC is a wondrous sight - especially if you have a beefy enough machine to enjoy the 4K resolution - and games from Control to Frostpunk 2 draw you in on the X32QFS, treating you to enormous and immersive pictures and experiences.

The Acer Predator X32QFS also proves itself a worthy contender as a dedicated monitor for PS5 or monitor for Xbox Series X and was a brilliant companion to my PS5 Slim and PS5 Pro during testing. The HDMI 2.1 capable screen means you can tap into the best of Sony’s games on its newest, most powerful console while using it as an everyday PS5-presenter for games like Dragon Age: The Veilguard, Sniper Elite: Resistance, and Botany Manor has been a treat for the eyes.

However, it’s not just gaming that it excels in. Everyday work tasks from spreadsheets to writing documents are a joy and feature no text fringing or other frailties; while image work on the screen is also a pleasure with punchy, accurate colors and lovely contrasts. It’s even great for watching TV, films, or catching up on sports highlights.

Drawbacks are few, but one in particular is quite a shame: the monitor is not available in the US. This is a UK-focused release from Acer which is disappointing, if not only because the monitor exudes such a high level of quality. There’s also no remote or control hub which would be a nice touch for a monitor of this price, and some of the settings can be a bit of a drag to re-input all the time.

Away from those gripes, the fact that the Acer Predator X32QFS can do everything so well means it’s an easy screen to recommend for multi-purpose use, with gaming at the center of it. I think it goes a very long way to justify the price tag, and if you’re a UK gamer looking for a high-quality 4K 32-inch screen that’s in between premium OLEDs and affordable panels, then this is it.

(Image credit: Future/Rob Dwiar) Acer Predator X32QFS review: Price and availability

• List price: £899.99 in the UK
• No US availability
• UK-specific variant of the X32

The elephant in the room with the Acer Predator X32QFS is that it has no availability in the US. In something of a classic Acer style, this screen appears to be a sub-variant of a model, the X32, in this case. For full clarity, this means that you may come across different monitors also labeled as an ‘X32’ in your region. However, models with this particular variant's full name, the Acer Predator X32QFSbmiiphuzx, are the one exactly like my review unit. In practice, the result of this means that this version of the X32 is not available to US folks, though another variant may be.

Where it is available in the UK (for £899.99 at Overclockers), the price does pitch the X32QFS as something of a premium screen. In terms of other 4K 32-inch screens, it comes in at nearly twice the price of one our favourites in the Gigabyte M32UC, but it’s worth noting it comes in cheaper than super-premium OLED gaming monitors such as the Alienware AW3225QF, Samsung Odyssey G8, and LG 32GS95UE-B.

I think the X32QFS goes a long way to justify its price tag, and it being in between the likes of the M32UC and those OLED monitors means it’s pitched quite well price-wise. Positioned as offering something more than the affordable models, but a cheaper alternative to OLEDs - without any of the concerns that OLED brings - is a solid spot to inhabit. The performance of the monitor only serves to reinforce this price positioning and value proposition too.

(Image credit: Future/Rob Dwiar) Acer Predator X32QFS review: Specs

(Image credit: Future/Rob Dwiar) Acer Predator X32QFS review: Design and features

• Super 32-inch IPS Mini-LED screen
• 4K; 150hz refresh; 1ms response
• Plenty of ports for multi-device setups

Keeping it simple, the Acer Predator X32QFS is a 32-inch 4K Mini-LED monitor with a very plain design. The aesthetic is very subtle and understated, and there are no ‘gamer vibes’ present, especially when mounted on a monitor arm which I have it set up with. Some of the typical angular aesthetic that gaming monitors have can come from the stand, so removing that has, in effect, toned down the style of the screen. If you fancy using that, however, its curved steel look is still attractive.

Looking a bit more closely, the top and the sides have narrow bezels, while the bottom one, housing the ‘Predator’ badge is slightly wider. Inside the chassis is an IPS Mini-LED panel with 1,152 locally dimming zones that offer deep blacks and vibrant, lush colors.

The Acer Predator X32QFS’s gaming specs are robust and certainly great for those looking for a crisp and smooth 4K experience. Rated for 150Hz, the refresh rate will cover those looking to get 4K at 144Hz on PC, and, naturally, means that a PS5’s or Xbox Series X’s maximum of 120hz is well catered for too. The 0.5ms response time also keeps things speedy for those looking to play online or competitively.

Elsewhere, specs-wise, there’s AMD FreeSync Premium Pro, 99% Adobe RGB, 99% DCI-P3 color space ratings, VESA DisplayHDR 1000 rating, 1,000 nits of peak brightness, and a color depth of 1.07 billion.

In terms of what’s lacking, there’s no remote control or separate hub for settings which is a shame, and perhaps not quite befitting of a screen that costs nearly a thousand pounds in the UK.

The monitor’s port selection is plenty good enough too. Sporting two HDMI 2.1 ports, a DisplayPort 1.4, a single USB-C (that can provide 65w of power delivery), an audio jack port, and two USB-A ports (with the accompanying USB upstream port) there’s enough for multi-device setups as well as the incorporation of a sound bar and USB devices too thanks to its upstream connection of the latter kind. The addition of a KVM switch in the screen is welcome too.

(Image credit: Future/Rob Dwiar) Acer Predator X32QFS review: Performance

• Fantastic gaming images and performance
• Particularly perfect for PC, PS5, and PS5 Pro
• Wonderful specs and HDR presentation

Simply put, the X32QFS has performed brilliantly for me in every single way I have used and tested it. From games on PC as well as PS5 and PS5 Pro, to everyday work use, the monitor is just dreamy.

In terms of gaming, I enjoyed the screen most when using it with the PS5 Slim I have set up in my home office, and the PS5 Pro which I reviewed with the monitor at the end of last year. The X32QFS is HDMI 2.1 capable, so using a current-gen console with it can really unleash a machine’s abilities. This was the case with the likes of Horizon Forbidden West on PS5 Pro, with the game’s Balanced mode providing a supreme experience on the X32QFS.

Elsewhere, Alan Wake 2 was a sheer joy to behold, while the likes of Sony first-party games like The Last of Us Part 1, Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, and Ratchet & Clank Rift Apart, shine incredibly brightly on the X32QFS. PlayStation 4 games also look the part on the X32QFS so those still rocking Sony’s last-gen console can have great confidence in this screen presenting their games beautifully too - they were for me on both PS5 and PS5 Pro.

For PC gaming (via DisplayPort) the screen is a joy once more. Offering an excellent amount of screen real estate for games - without ever being too overwhelming - like Frostpunk 2 and Warhammer 40,000 Dawn of War 3 - the amount of the barren snowy land of the former, and the bleak battlefield of the latter that you can take in all at once, and in great detail, is exquisite. Games like Control are also a delight on the monitor on PC, with the atmospheric Federal Bureau of Control building a joy to immerse myself in.

The experience I’ve had gaming on the X32QFS goes some way to cement my belief that a 4K 32-inch monitor is the sweet spot for PC and console setups; especially for those gaming PCs that are beefy enough to play nice with the resolution.

(Image credit: Future/Rob Dwiar)

For day-to-day work, the screen is bright, punchy, and crystal clear no matter if I’m deep in research and writing, swimming the spreadsheet waters, or even putting together custom images and doing light graphic work. The 32-inch screen is big enough for me to split it in two manually with windows too, without feeling cramped.

The brightness is a great quality in the screen in particular, with there being plenty of it, and thus enough to find the right amount for you, along with its HDR capability too. The baked-in settings are useful too, though I found the best settings for me were the ones making the most of the monitor’s brightness and HDR, and have had both on, with max brightness enabled and HDR color space selected for almost all of my use after testing the modes.

Backing all of this up further is the color accuracy. Offering 99% Adobe RGB and 99% DCI-P3, the monitor will have you covered if you’re using it for graphic work as well as gaming, serving up a treat for the eyes no matter its deployment.

While the Gigabyte M32UC comes in cheaper still and performs very well, and the likes of the Samsung Odyssey G8 can offer a bit more for pure gaming given the OLED panel and superb feature setup, the X32QFS is a tremendous alternative for a cheaper price, even more so if you’re afraid of OLED burn-in too. On that note, my testing didn’t throw up any other, albeit mainly-OLED-type concerns such as text fringing (where text can appear to have a shadow or blurry color around it).

In practical day-to-day use, some of the settings wouldn’t be ‘remembered’ by the monitor and would revert every time I booted up my PC. This is a small gripe but one I noticed happening relatively frequently despite tinkering in the settings. Also speaking practically, I’ve been able to hook up my PC, the PS5, a soundbar output, and utilize the USB ports on the monitor with no issue, as well as mount it on my Secretlab monitor arm and deploy a BenQ monitor bar on its top too.

It’s this ‘great at everything’ characteristic that makes the Acer Predator X32QFS an easy recommendation to make. It can turn its hand to anything and do a terrific job, and I’m looking forward to relying on its excellence for PC and PS5 gaming, as well as the demands of work going forward.

(Image credit: Future/Rob Dwiar) Should you buy the Acer Predator X32QFS? Buy it if...

You’re a UK gamer looking for a 4K 120Hz gaming monitor
While it is not widely available on a global scale, it’s an excellent monitor for shoppers in the UK who can pick it up from the likes of Overclockers. Its specs and feature set, and quality mini-LED panel, mean that its price offers decent value for a high-end screen on that side of the Atlantic.

You’re looking for a super 4K screen for a multi-device setup and as an all-rounder
The range of ports the Acer Predator X32QFS has makes it a great screen for multi-device setups on a practical level but its outright quality means that playing on both PC and PS5 is a dream. It’s also a good fit for entertainment and daily office use making it a veritable jack of all trades.

You want a Mini-LED screen for high-fidelity gaming, entertainment, and productivity
The panel on this monitor is a joy to behold and a great advert for Mini-LED gaming screens. If you’ve been eyeing up this screen tech for your PC or console then I can confirm it’s a great match and makes for excellent gaming experiences as well as watching entertainment and doing work.

You’ve got a gaming PC that can make the most of 4K
If you have a PC that can crank out 4K gaming then, naturally, this 4K screen is a great match for you - throw in the rest of its qualities and you have an excellent companion to a 4K-capable gaming PC.

Don't buy it if...

You’re in the US
This is sadly more of a ‘can’t’ than a ‘don’t’, but US shoppers need to look elsewhere, perhaps to the ‘main’ X32, as this particular model isn’t available stateside.

You need even greater, faster specs
While the X32QFS has decent specs for 4K gaming, if you need something that can do any resolution faster in terms of Hz and frame rates, then you’ll need to look elsewhere.

You haven’t got a 4K-capable gaming PC
While not a total deal breaker given how enjoyable the monitor is to use as a PS5 screen, if you want to pair this with a gaming PC, but haven’t got a 4K capable machine, then you won’t get the best or make the most out of the X32QFS.

Acer Predator X32QFS review: Also consider

If you’re still not convinced about the Acer Predator X32QFS, or it’s not available in your region, then check out these alternative monitors.

Gigabyte M32UC
This remains one of our overall top picks for any console gamer or PC player and comes in much cheaper than the X32QFS too. It’s also got a curved screen for extra immersion and sports a great feature set that makes for excellent performance from colors to refresh rate, and from picture quality to response time.

For more information, check out our full Gigabyte M32UC review

Samsung Odyssey OLED G8
Perhaps the best 32-inch gaming screen money can buy right now, the Odyssey OLED G8 barely puts a foot wrong - in any department. If you can stretch your budget, then this is the screen to go for, bagging you that sweet OLED performance and picture quality as well as a top-tier feature set, specs, and screen protection suite.

For more information, check out our full Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 review

How I tested the Acer Predator X32QFS

• Tested over the course of multiple months
• Used almost daily for work and gaming
• Tested with an RTX 3090-powered PC, PS5 Slim, and PS5 Pro

(Image credit: Future/Rob Dwiar)

I’ve had the pleasure of using the Acer Predator X32QFS monitor for a few months now, using it almost every day for work, and several times a week for gaming. I’ve used it all day for work, from writing to managing spreadsheets and making work calls and communications, testing the screen in both light and dark modes constantly.

I have my RTX 3090-powered gaming PC connected to the monitor, a Yamaha SR-C20A soundbar for sound output when playing my connected PS5 Slim console, and I have made use of the USB ports on the monitor too to great effect. I tested the monitor on its own stand initially, but largely when connected to my Secretlab Magnus Pro gaming desk with the Secretlab monitor arm.

I’ve played a variety of PC games and PS5 games to test the screen out. On PC, I played Frostpunk 2, Control, Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War 3, and A Total War Saga: Troy; while on PS5 and PS5 Pro, I tested Alan Wake 2, Ratchet & Clank Rift Apart, Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, The Last of Us Part 1, and Part 2 Remastered, and Horizon Forbidden West and Zero Dawn Remastered, as well as PS4 games such as Doom (2016) and Infamous Second Son.

I also tested the PS5 Pro extensively with the monitor when reviewing Sony’s latest console, and found it to provide excellent performance, opening up the extra modes in some of Sony’s first-party games, wonderfully, and presenting them beautifully.

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First reviewed October 2024 - February 2025

• Waze's new button allows for faster navigation to favorite spots
• The recent update follows a general update of the user interface
• Speed bump alerts and lane-merging notifications also now feature

Waze has long been a firm favorite with motorists thanks to its early use of crowd-sourced data for the most up-to-date travel information and accurate route guidance. Granted, the likes of Google and Apple Maps have now caught up but it remains a popular app for Android Auto and Apple CarPlay users.

If you use the latter, you’ll find that Waze has quietly updated its Apple CarPlay user experience so the interface not only looks cleaner and more modern, but is also now easier to use thanks to a shuffling around of key functionality.

A shortcut for favorite or most-visited destinations now sits on the right-hand side of the main screen, just beneath the search button, before navigation commences. This makes it much easier to get routing to a home or office address with a couple of prods.

It's smart too, as this favorites hot key will adapt depending on the time of day and predicted driving behavior. For example, one press of the button in the morning will navigate directly to the office if that’s part of your routine. Similarly, it will navigate back home in the evenings.

The auto-hiding bar at the very top of the display now features a favorites button (for manually inputting and managing addresses), as well as notification volume and voice-enabled search.

However, during navigation, search functionality is now housed in this auto-hiding bar, so it requires a click to open when driving, which can be frustrating.

In addition to the user experience updates, Waze also recently announced a raft of new features, including speed bump alerts and notifications of upcoming dangerous curves or sharp corners, which adds to its existing community-based features that handily mark out obstructions or disruptions along the route.

On top of this, the Waze UX also now offers merging lane notifications, which sees all appropriate lanes appear on the map with an indication of the correct lane to be in to safely continue a journey.

Your Waze are numbered

(Image credit: Future)

It is no coincidence that Google Maps has started to feel a lot more like Waze in recent years, with the tech giant adding things like user-generated hazard alerts and cute interchangeable icons to its own mapping service since it purchased the company for $1.3billion in 2013.

While Waze was once the go-to application for real-time traffic notifications and almost instantaneous alerts concerning nearby congestion or accidents, Google Maps has now caught up and the fact it has the might of Google behind it means that it is altogether the more powerful tool for navigating to obscure restaurants or places of interest.

What’s more, many automotive manufacturers are now running Android Automotive as the infotainment OS of choice, allowing said carmaker to introduce vehicle-specific information to Google Maps.

This is especially important for electric vehicles, where remaining battery range and the proximity of nearby chargers, the price per kilowatt and live status (lots of them don’t work) is essential for stress-free journeys.

Despite this, Waze users have increased tenfold since the Google acquisition in 2013, according to an interview with its founder in Forbes, indicating that it remains extremely popular with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay users in general.

But for how long Google will continue to allow its developers to work on and introduce new functionality is anyone’s guess.

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While we wait patiently for the arrival of The Last of Us season 2 (see trailer below), you’ll be excited to learn that its story could be extended into a third and possibly a fourth season.

Since HBO brought one of the most popular video games to life for the small screen, The Last of Us has earned notoriety for being one of the best shows on Max, so the possibility of more seasons to come is welcome news to fans.

There’s still a while before season two arrives in April 2025, but HBO bosses are already hinting at the bright future that The Last of Us has with the network and one of the best streaming services.

The news of its potential third and fourth instalments comes from HBO’s head of drama Francesca Orsi. When giving an interview at the premiere of The White Lotus season 3, Orsi had a few things to say about the upcoming season of The Last of Us and seemingly confirmed its renewal for two more inserts, stating: “We don’t have a complete or final plan, but I think it’s looking like four seasons. I wouldn’t want to confirm that, but it’s looking like this season and then two more seasons after this and we’re done."

Since Orsi’s interview with Deadline, there’s been no additional comment on how many more seasons of The Last of Us are in the pipeline. Right now season two, which introduces Kaitlyn Dever as Abby, is the network’s priority, says Orsi, adding that fans of the show may be surprised by this time around. “There’s certain elements in terms of the various factions that are competing for survival that reveal themselves as a really intriguing survivalist group, and I think they just have a quality to them that feels distinct in how they present it” Orsi added.

Kaitlyn Dever has been cast as Abby in The Last of Us season two. (Image credit: HBO)

While we must take Orsi’s statement with a pinch of salt, it’s a pretty bold thing to say and one that fans could take for gospel, especially when it comes from the mouth of HBO’s head of drama. Based on Orsi’s comment, we can only assume that HBO plans to conclude The Last of Us to coincide with how its story ends in the video game. All we can do now is just wait, and you still have The Last of Us season 2 to look forward to before you start fretting about its future seasons.

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• Prime Video is rolling out a new app for Apple TV devices
• There are six notable improvements from the previous version
• Better responsiveness and accessibility features have been added

Prime Video is deploying a major upgrade for anyone who uses the streaming service's app on an Apple TV, aka one of the best streaming devices.

The new and improved Prime Video app will be available on all Apple TV devices globally, including the original Apple TV HD all the way through to the third generation of the Apple TV 4K, which is the latest iteration of the streamer released in 2022.

It brings a wide range of improvements to Apple TV owners who are also subscribed to Prime Video, most notably making the app faster and easier to navigate by introducing new features specific to the device.

As Prime Video's announcement about the new app says, the updated version for Apple TV combines "the best of Prime Video with Apple TV’s user interface to deliver customers an improved streaming experience".

What's new about Prime Video's app on Apple TV?

Predictive text has come to search on the new Prime Video for Apple TV. (Image credit: Prime Video)

Prime Video, aka one of the best streaming services, has certainly been busy refining the app experience on Apple TV devices. The biggest improvements include faster responsiveness, an improved search function, and new ways to scrub through content, but there's much more.

One of the biggest upgrades I'm keen to try out is the new in-app search function that now automatically makes suggestions for what you might want to look up based on your first few prompts. It sounds like it will be similar to the predictive text feature that you find on one of the best iPhones.

The upgraded search function will also allow users to search for content using their voice via the Siri remote. Indeed, some of the best new upgrades to the app leverage the features exclusive to Apple TV devices, like using the Siri remote for faster navigation control. Prime Video says that it has made the gesture controls on the remote faster to help find one of the best Prime Video shows or best Prime Video movies more seamlessly. There are also new touchpad gestures, including the ability to fast forward and rewind by simply swiping left or right on the remote.

You'll be able to scrub through movies and shows a lot easier on the new Prime Video app for Apple TV. (Image credit: Prime Video)

Perhaps most notably, the new Prime Video app got a big boost on the picture quality front. Amazon's streaming service says the app now has higher-resolution images throughout, giving the overall look and feel of the app a major enhancement.

Prime Video says it has also added some new sound effects for when you're swiping through the app, however, we don't yet know what these sound like. On the visual front, we can also expect to see a new parallax effect when scrolling up and down through the app, which essentially means the background images will appear to move at a different speed from the tiles in front of it.

Lastly, Prime Video subscribers can also access Apple's best accessibility features, including VoiceOver to enable a screen reader, Hover Text to enlarge the text displayed on the screen, and Bold Text to make copy bolder and easier to see.

As long as you have automatic updates enabled on your Apple TV device settings, you'll be able to see all the above new Prime Video app features.

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• Nvidia confirms a new bug in Container Toolkit, and GPU Operator
• The bug allows malicious actors to execute code remotely
• A fix was already deployed, so patch now

The Nvidia Container Toolkit for Linux, a set of tools that allows devs to build and run GPU-accelerated containers using Docker, or other container runtimes, carries a vulnerability that allows threat actors to gain access to the host file system and thus execute malicious code remotely, run denial of service attacks, escalate privileges, steal sensitive information, or tamper with the victim’s data.

The company confirmed the news in a security advisory, noting both the Nvidia Container Toolkit, and Nvidia GPU Operator (a Kubernetes-native solution that automates the deployment, management, and monitoring of Nvidia GPU resources in a Kubernetes cluster) are vulnerable to the bug which is being tracked as CVE-2025-23359.

It was assigned a severity score of 8.3, and was said to affect all versions of Container Toolkit up to and including 1.17.3, and all versions up to and including 24.9.1 of GPU Operator.

Patch bypass

The bugs were fixed in versions 1.17.4 and 24.9.2 respectively. It is also worth mentioning that the flaw is only present on Linux, and does not impact use cases where CDI is used.

Cybersecurity researchers from Wiz claim this is actually a bypass for another vulnerability. Apparently, the previous bug is tracked as CVE-2024-0132, and has a 9.0 severity score, making it critical, as it could allow malicious actors to mount the host's root file system into a container, granting them free access to virtually anything. What’s more, the access can be used to launch privileged containers and achieve full host compromise.

Nvidia says the issue was fixed in September 2024, and to address the issue, users are advised to apply the released patches, and make sure not to disable the "--no-cntlibs" flag in production environments, it was said.

Via The Hacker News

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Mindshift Backlight 26L: two-minute review

Finding the right outdoor backpack for landscape and adventure photography isn’t easy. Sure, there are lots of options available which is no bad thing, but the best camera bag for you ultimately depends on what you need to carry and what features you're looking for. For me, the Mindshift Backlight 26L, which is made by Think Tank Photo, has proved to be one of the best non-modular options available.

This backpack has been around for quite a few years now with no updates in design except for the availability of additional colors. Where many camera bag manufacturers constantly produce new versions to entice extra sales, Think Tank Photo has kept the faith in the Backlight 26L's solid design. I picked one up around seven years ago, it's covered many miles, and it is still holding strong, with what I expect to be many years of life left in it.

As the name suggests, this is a 26-liter backpack, with the main section being for camera gear; enough space for a day's shooting in the hills or at the coast; plus the space needed to carry essential outdoor items such as waterproofs, a large bottle of water or two, a laptop and a tablet, if required. There's also a way to attach a tripod, plus a waterproof cover so everything has been considered, not to mention it has a trick or two up its sleeve.

(Image credit: James Abbott) Mindshift Backlight 26L: price and availability

• The Mindshift Backlight 26L costs around $299 / £289 / AU$440
• It's available in four colors
• Still available new despite being on sale for many years

The Backlight 26L certainly isn't a new backpack and has been available for somewhere around 10 years. It's not the least expensive bag of its type either, but it's certainly not style over substance like many modern camera backpacks.

The Backlight 26L costs $299 / £289 / AU$440, but this is a bargain when you consider how tough it is and the many years of faithful service it has the potential to provide. There are also four colours available; Charcoal, Slate Black, Woodland Green and Montane Green.

Mindshift Backlight 26L: specs Mindshift Backlight 26L: design

• Comfortable to wear
• Useful features for the outdoors
• Fixed rather than modular design

Many outdoor backpacks these days are modular with the ability to use different camera inserts, such as Peak Design's Camera Cubes; this is to vary the ratio between photo gear and non-photo gear depending on what you're doing. The Backlight 26L follows a more traditional rear-entry design with a fixed, yet configurable camera section, alongside two additional pockets on the front of the bag.

The main front pocket offers a laptop section for up to 16-inch laptops, a 10-inch tablet section and enough space to pack a waterproof jacket, waterproof pants and other items, while the smaller front pocket is ideal for items such as a flashlight and gloves. The space for non-photographic items is nine litres, which is sufficient, although this is much less than the additional space you can enjoy with some modular outdoor backpacks.

On the sides, there are two large water bottle pockets with cinch cords that can carry 32oz / 1 liter Nalgene water bottles – I own one and they fit perfectly. Plus, the side pockets, in conjunction with the adjustable compression straps, can also be used for carrying a tripod. There is also a tripod carrying system that packs away neatly on the front of the bag.

This is a mid-sized backpack that meets airplane carry-on requirements, but it only weighs 3.9lbs / 1.8kg. It's incredibly comfortable to wear and the padded rear panel has an air channel and a lumbar support. The air channel may help on hot days, but it certainly doesn’t stop your back from becoming hot and sweaty. With all of this in mind, it's clearly a bag that's designed for day hikes and shoots because you can only carry essential additional items for the day rather than overnight camping kit.

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The manufacturer says that the bag can accommodate up to two mirrorless cameras, 5-7 lenses and a flashgun. From my experience this is true, but it of course depends on the lenses you're carrying and whether or not telephoto lenses need to be laid down in the bag rather than stood up. My standard configuration was a full-frame camera and 16-35mm lens, a second APS-C camera and lens, a 70-200mm f/4, a filter system and accessories, which together filled the camera compartment.

One of my favourite features of the bag is that with the waist belt in use, you can release your arms from the strap and rotate it to your front laid out horizontally. The rear access then allows you to access your kit without putting the bag down, which is fantastic in muddy locations and when standing in water. The back section even has a strap you can hook over the back of your neck to hold the bag open, although you won't often require it.

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Additional features include tough water-repellent material that I can tell you from experience will stand the test of time. The water resistance is absolutely fine for light rain shows, but in heavier downpours you will need to use the included rain cover. There are also loops to carry two ice axes or walking poles alongside daisy chain connection points for attaching other items with karabiners or smaller Molle-compatible bags.

I own the Backlight 26L, but there's also the smaller Backlight 16L and the larger Backlight 36L. All three sizes follow the same design but are, as the names suggest, different capacities; the 36L is deep enough for professional cameras with a built-in or attached vertical grip. However, I think the Backlight 26L is the most useful size because it allows outdoor photographers to be able to carry all of the photographic gear they typically need alongside additional outdoor items.

Should I buy the Mindshift Backlight 26L?

(Image credit: James Abbott) Buy it if...

You'd like a lightweight backpack
At just 3.9lbs / 1.8kg, this is a lightweight backpack that's extremely comfortable to wear thanks to the well-padded rear panel with air channels.

You want a bag you don’t have to put down
Gear can be accessed without fully taking the bag off, which can be invaluable when standing in mud or water. Plus, it's useful for city shooting where the rear entry provides security.

Don't buy it if...

You'd like a modular bag
Modular bags allow you to use different inserts/ cubes within a single bag depending on how much photographic gear you need to carry.

You require more non-photo storage
With nine liters of non-photographic storage, if you require more you may be better off with the Backlight 36L or a modular backpack that uses inserts/ cubes.

How I tested the Mindshift Backlight 26L

• I'm a long time owner, over 7 years
• I've tested all its features rigorously and adapted the bag to various use cases
• It's journeyed with me many miles and for multiple types of locations

Having owned the Mindshift Backlight 26L for around seven years alongside other bags I use for different purposes, I've tested it over an extended period where all of its strengths and weaknesses have been exposed. It has been used in all weather conditions in the hills, mountains, at the coast and in the city, as well as being taken on flights as carry-on luggage.

First reviewed February 2025

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• A free content update for Astro Bot has been released, adding five new levels
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• A new "constant best resolution" 60FPS mode has also been added for PS5 Pro

Team Asobi has released a free content update for Astro Bot that will add five new levels to the game starting today.

The developer shared the details in a new PlayStation Blog post, where it said that these five levels will be released every week starting today from February 13, until March 13.

The first is called Tick-Tock Shock and can now be found inside the brand-new Vicious Void Galaxy. You can check out the teaser trailer below, as well as the dates and names for the upcoming levels.

Team Asobi said these levels are harder compared to the last Winter Wonder patch, to "test your jumping skills", and will each feature a new Special Bot to rescue. The levels can then also be replayed in Time Attack mode with online rankings, once completed.

In addition to the content update, PS5 Pro users will now be able to access an "improved version of Astro Bot" with a "constant best resolution" 60FPS mode.

"We hope you enjoy it. We want to take this chance to thank you, sincerely, for the ongoing support," Team Asobi added. "We could not be happier with the way Astro was welcomed into so many new homes. Your comments, positivity and kind words have carried us through the months and continue to warm our little robotic hearts. Thank you for your loyalty and we shall see you around."

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• February 13: Tick-Tock Shock
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