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• OpenAI’s new models run efficiently on minimal hardware, but haven’t been independently tested for workloads
• The models are designed for edge use cases where full-scale infrastructure isn’t always available
• Apache 2.0 licensing may encourage broader experimentation in regions with strict data requirements

OpenAI has released two open-weight models, gpt-oss-120B and gpt-oss-20B, positioning them as direct challengers to offerings like DeepSeek-R1 and other large language learning models (LLMs) currently shaping the AI ecosystem.

These models are now available on AWS through its Amazon Bedrock and Amazon SageMaker AI platforms.

This marks OpenAI’s entry into the open-weight model segment, a space that until now has been dominated by competitors such as Mistral AI and Meta.

OpenAI and AWS

The gpt-oss-120B model runs on a single 80 GB GPU, while the 20B version targets edge environments with only 16 GB of memory required.

OpenAI claims both models deliver strong reasoning performance, matching or exceeding its o4-mini model on key benchmarks.

However, external evaluations are not yet available, leaving actual performance across varied workloads open to scrutiny.

What distinguishes these models is not only their size, but also the license.

Released under Apache 2.0, they are intended to lower access barriers and support broader AI development, particularly in high-security or resource-limited environments.

According to OpenAI, this move aligns with its broader mission to make artificial intelligence tools more widely usable across industries and geographies.

On AWS, the models are integrated into enterprise infrastructure via Amazon Bedrock AgentCore, enabling the creation of AI agents capable of performing complex workflows.

OpenAI suggests these models are suitable for tasks like code generation, scientific reasoning, and multi-step problem-solving, especially where adjustable reasoning and chain-of-thought outputs are required.

Their 128K context window also supports longer interactions, such as document analysis or technical support tasks.

The models also integrate with developer tooling, supporting platforms like vLLM, llama.cpp, and Hugging Face.

With features like Guardrails and upcoming support for custom model import and knowledge bases, OpenAI and AWS are pitching this as a developer-ready foundation for building scalable AI applications.

Still, the release feels partly strategic, positioning OpenAI as a key player in open model infrastructure, while also tethering its technology more closely to Amazon Web Services, a dominant force in cloud computing.

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Ulanzi GlideGo Travel Tripods: two-minute review

When you think of the humble tripod and all of the variations available, it’s difficult to imagine that a slightly different take on the classic three-legged design is possible. But Ulanzi has done just that with the Ulanzi GlideGo Travel Tripod and GlideGo Video Tripod.

Before getting into specifics, these two tripods are exactly the same, except for the head, with both being built around the same legs and basic ball head design; it’s the video model’s fluid pan and tilt movements alongside the handle that differentiate.

Oh yeah, and there's even a craftily hidden tool kit in the handle for adjusting the tripod. This head makes the video model slightly taller and heavier than the standard model, but the movements it allows for are impressive.

Both tripods also feature an articulating center column, which is rare for travel tripods, and this provides the opportunity for you to position the camera at many different angles. Further to this, the video version can achieve gimbal-like movements thanks to this feature, alongside 360-degree pan mechanisms on both the centre column and the head.

I love this feature and the creative camera angles and movements it allows for, which is something I’ve not seen with a tripod before, especially a video travel tripod. The head on this tripod features a fluid pan and tilt design that provides smooth movements without judder, which is essential for video.

One video tripod feature that is missing, however, is a levelling base; these are used to level the tripod head without the need to level the legs.

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The way around this simply comes down to the fact that the video features of the head are built onto a ball head with the pan mechanism above the ball joint. This cleverly and effectively mimics the effect of a levelling base, while also providing fast set-up in a lightweight and highly portable travel tripod. Then there are some 1/4in and Arri mounting threads for attaching accessories.

These are tripods where the head itself is an integral part of the overall package and can’t be changed. It’s essential to be aware of this because the head becomes an even more important part of the purchasing decision than a tripod where the head can be changed. That said, the two head options do work extremely well and avoid camera slippage thanks to the clip lock that secures the ball joint perfectly.

I’ve not seen this design on a ball head before, and it’s more effective than low-end and mid-range ball heads that use the traditional locking knob/dial. The GlideGo tripods use Ulanzi Uka and F38 tripod plates rather than Arca Swiss, so you can’t use L-brackets with the heads unless the L-bracket has a 1/4in screw thread. There is, as with most ball heads, a notch allowing you to position the camera in portrait format, so you can shoot vertically.

The tripod plate uses a locking system where you push it into the head to engage the lock, push the button to the side to lock the button and then slide and push the button to release. This is admittedly much quicker and easier to use than a knob-style lock, although I can’t say whether it’s better or worse – it’s simply another approach that works and is a pretty neat way of locking and releasing.

The overall build quality of the two tripods is excellent, with four carbon fiber leg sections that provide an impressive level of rigidity and support, especially considering the narrow diameter of the thinnest bottom section. Legs are secured by clips rather than twist locks, and I found them to be fast, reliable and positive in use when working with both tripods.

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The standard ball head version offers a height range of 16.1x72.4in / 41-184cm and weighs 3.44lbs / 1.56kg. The video version provides a height range of 17.3x73.6in / 44-187cm and weighs 3.88lbs / 1.76kg. Let’s just forget the numbers for a second and put it into context. This means that you can position your camera at over six feet with these tripods, which is high for compact travel tripods.

Both tripods have a max payload of 39.68lbs / 18kg, which is slightly misleading because this figure refers to the legs, while the head has a maximum payload of 11lbs / 5kg. This is still a commendable payload that can comfortably support the vast majority of camera and lens combinations, but a far cry from the headline figure.

Moving back to the articulating centre column, which is one of the defining features of the tripods, this also offers a telescopic function. This is where the articulating section is hidden within a vertical section until lifted out, and the outer section can then be left in position or raised to increase the height of the tripod.

There’s a useful hook at the bottom of the outer section of the tripod to add weight and stability when required, alongside a smaller hook on the inner column to add counterbalance if and when required.

While this is all great when finding angles, viewpoints and increasing the height of the tripods, it does mean that you can’t splay the legs to articulate the centre column at a low angle. Instead, you can keep the legs at their ‘standard’ angle and articulate the inner section of the centre column downwards. This means the camera is upside down, but you can shoot at low angles. It’s strange, but to be fair, it works.

Ulanzi GlideGo Travel Tripods: key specs

JJ05

JJ06 (video)

Head

360-degree pan, 90-degree vertical switch

360 degree pan, 90 degree vertical switch -50 to -60 degrees tilt

Leg sections

4

4

Height

16.1-72.4in / 41-184cm

17.3-73.6in / 44-187cm

Weight

3.44lbs / 1.56kg

3.88lbs / 1.76kg

Max Payload

39.68lbs / 18kg

39.68lbs / 18kg

Material

Carbon fiber

Carbon fiber

Ulanzi GlideGo Travel Tripods: Price and availability

The Ulanzi GlideGo Travel Tripod and GlideGo Video Tripod were announced on 28 July 2025 and can be ordered directly from Amazon, the Ulanzi website and online photographic retailers, so they’re easy to get hold of.

Ulanzi is a photo accessory company you’ve probably come across, since there are many Ulanzi products available on Amazon. The company is well-known for its low-cost accessories that are manufactured to a high standard, and although the GlideGo tripods are priced similarly to bigger brands, they are still fairly and reasonably priced based on features and quality.

The JJ05 GlideGo Travel Tripod costs $269 / UK£300 /AU$359, while the JJ06 GlideGo Video Tripod is slightly more expensive at $299 / £320 / AU$389. The tripods come with carry cases, and the video tripod even has a handy toolkit hidden away in the tripod handle.

Ulanzi GlideGo Travel Tripods: Also consider

Heipi 3-in-1 Travel Tripod

The Heipi 3-in-1 Travel Tripod is a small and lightweight travel tripod you may not have heard of. But with a lower cost than its Peak Design rival and innovative design, this is a tripod that can support multiple camera types, including phones. Plus, it incorporates a mini tripod into the overall design, so as the name suggests, this is an impressive 3-in-1 option.

Read our Heipi 3-in-1 Travel Tripod review

Peak Design Pro Tripod

The Peak Design Pro Tripod is available in three variants and is considered an exceptional tripod with a similarly high price to match. Their leg design allows them to be folded down to an impressively small size, plus their optional ‘mods’ allow you to increase the video functionality as well as some spiked feet if you need a little extra grip on location.

Read our Peak Design Pro Tripod review

Should I buy a Ulanzi GlideGo Travel Tripod?

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

You need a high-quality travel tripod

With excellent build quality, an innovative design and excellent features, this is a pair of tripods that can deliver something new.

You need a lightweight video tripod

If you’d like a lightweight video tripod with unique movements that mimic gimbal shots, the video version is the tripod for you.

Don't buy it if...

You need a larger and heavier tripod

Sometimes larger and heavier tripods are the best option for maximum stability, so if you don’t need a travel tripod, a full-size tripod might be more suitable.

You want to use multiple heads

Some photographers have different tripod heads for different jobs, and the heads on this tripod are fixed, so you can only use the included head.

How I tested the Ulanzi GlideGo Travel Tripods

• Tested for several weeks
• Handling, stiffness and rigidity tested
• Ball head operation and features

The Ulanzi GlideGo Travel Tripod and GlideGo Video Tripod were tested over several weeks for stills photography and videography to test the specific features and functionality of each.

This was with several different camera and lens combinations, shooting subjects including landscape, cityscape and for video, the focus was on B-roll capture to test the movements possible with the GlideGo Video Tripod.

With nearly 30 years of photographic experience and 17 years working as a photography journalist, I’ve used many of the cameras and lenses that have been released in that time. As a working photographer, I aim to test cameras, lenses and accessories from a photographer’s point of view.

First reviewed August 2025

Shot Scope G6: One minute review

The Shot Scope G6 is a splendid budget-friendly GPS golf watch. Offering a robust feature set, accurate yardages, and an easy-to-use control scheme, it's a GPS watch that's comfortable in its own skin, offering no more and no less than what it does - all for an attractive price.

Sitting firmly in the entry-level end of the best golf watch market, it does have some strong competition for company in the form of the Garmin Approach S12, for example. However, the G6 stands firmly on its own two feet with what it offers over the S12 in the form of colored maps and visual hazard and layup distances, to name but two.

Out on the course, the G6 is easy to use with a simple four-button input system that means you can quickly and cleanly navigate holes and manage your way around courses. Yardages are wonderfully accurate based on our testing, and a robust battery life that gets you comfortably through two full 18 rounds nicely rounds out a strong feature set for a budget-friendly GPS golf watch.

While a proprietary charging system and port, a slightly small display, and a distinct lack of shot tracking and even score recording through the (otherwise decent) companion app do frustrate, this is a fine GPS-only, entry-level golf watch that is easy to recommend if you're shopping in the sub-$200/£200 range.

(Image credit: Future)Shot Scope G6: Specifications

Component

Shot Scope G6

Price

$179.99 / £179.99 (around AU$370)

Dimensions

1.7 x 1.7 x 0.39in/44 x 44 x 10mm

Weight

1.48oz / 42g

Case/bezel

Brushed steel

Display

176 x 176px; Daylight readable MIP

GPS

GPS L1, Galileo E1, Glonass L1

Battery life

GPS Mode: 2+ rounds of golf / Watch Mode: 4 days

Connection

Bluetooth 5

Water resistant?

Not stated

Shot Scope G6: Price and availability

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• List price of $179.99 / £179.99 (around AU$370)
• Entry-level pricing offering good value for money
• Launched in March 2025

The Shot Scope G6’s price point puts it firmly in the entry-level end of the golf watch market. However, it does punch nicely above its price tag with what it offers – as I’ll talk about in the rest of this review.

Generally, though, the Shot Scope G6 is attractively priced in the entry-level end of the market, but still faces some robust competition in the form of the Garmin Approach S12. The latter watch, a budget model in Garmin’s excellent Approach line of golf watches, features a lot of what makes that brand’s devices excellent, and while a few years old now, it still holds its own in the market and sells for the same price as the Shot Scope G6.

With that being the case, it’s wise to temper ones expectations in terms of what the Shot Scope G6 will offer you as it, as expected, doesn’t feature more premium features that you might see on the likes of the Garmin Approach S70, of course, and even those on its older sibling, the Shot Scope V5.

What it does offer, though, is simplicity in a golf watch that certainly means you get great bang for buck value.

• Value score: 4/5

Shot Scope G6: Design

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• 44mm watch face housing a clear screen, and button labels
• Loads of different straps to choose from
• The screen is smaller than the watch face

The Shot Scope G6 doesn’t throw up any surprises when it comes to its design. It’s a simple circular watch face with two dimensions and four buttons placed on the outer edge equidistantly. Simple. The four buttons are a microcosm of the G6’s simplicity in themselves, operating only one function each: up, down, back, and select, respectively.

One major thing to note is that the display is not the same size as the watch face – in fact, it is comfortably smaller, and a black band runs around the face. This almost acts like an on-screen bezel you’d see on a monitor, and means there’s a chunk of watch face that houses only the G6 model typeset, and the four buttons’ names before the display part actually starts or resides. It’s still clear and crisp when it needs to be, but it’s not a watch that prioritises its screen real estate as a result.

There’s a range of wristbands to choose from if you’re keen to customise your watch, all of which are easy to attach and detach from the watch itself.

Like the Garmin watches I’ve used over the years, the charging point on the G6 is a point of annoyance for me. It’s a proprietary connection, comes with a wire that’s never quite long enough, and the port is on the rear of the face. As a result, you’ll have to charge the watch face down all the time, and at a place sufficiently close to a socket or USB port. While it’s an entry-level watch, it still feels a bit clunky and inelegant for a golf watch in 2025.

• Design score: 3.5/5

Shot Scope G6: Features

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• Robust golf GPS features - but no shot tracking or score recording
• Simple and intuitive on-course features
• Bright and easy-to-view color screen

On board the Shot Scope G6 is a robust feature set that is befitting of its GPS golf watch proposition and entry-level pricing – with a few caveats.

Pre-loaded with 36,000 courses, you’d be hard pushed to find a course not on there (even in the face of competing brands offering 40,000+), and each of the courses’ holes is displayed in crisp and clear colorings, which makes glancing at the watch for navigation easy.

There is a companion app, though it is rather ‘separate’ from the watch, with no sending of data or scores from the watch to the app, which holds back the overall functionality somewhat. However, on a broader note, I have found the Shot Scope app itself to be excellent, particularly in the way you can build your bag using specific brands, models, and lofts of clubs.

Relatedly, having grown used to watches that will track shots and also send back completed rounds to a companion app in order to build a bank of scores for a handicap, or give you data on your clubs for future rounds, the Shot Scope G6 does feel a little lacking in this particular area of its feature proposition. Especially when its competitor, the Garmin Approach S12, does at least offer the ability to send rounds back to its app.

It will keep score for you during the round, don’t get me wrong, but there’s no facility for that score to be sent ‘back’ to the app and for it to be recorded that way. I know we’re swimming in budget golf watch territory here, but in 2025, that seems like a winning feature to include if at all possible.

• Features score: 3.5/5

(Image credit: Future)Shot Scope G6: Performance

• Accurate yardages and hazard maps
• Robust battery life
• No score recording or shot tracking holds it back

In short, the Shot Scope G6 is a simple and robust GPOS golf watch and one that performs to a level on the course that makes it easy to recommend.

Yes, recognising that there’s no shot tracking and score recording is key, but what the G6 does offer you, and what it does do, is excellent. The yardages are accurate, and the presence of distances to hazards, doglegs on holes, and several different layup points is incredibly welcome, and complements the front, middle, and back green distances it offers very well indeed. Golfers can also adjust their own lines on the watch to navigate holes as they see fit.

Across all my rounds, at home and abroad, the Shot Scope G6 was reliable, clear, had really accurate yardages, and was a genuine help around the course from shot to shot. The hazard and dogleg information were particularly useful for course management.

It functioned quickly, too – I found the GPS to find my course and kick into gear to be operating quicker than a Garmin Approach S70 and my Tag Heuer Connected Calibre E4 Golf Edition, both of which cost upwards of three times the price of the Shot Scope G6.

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It was also easy to use during rounds, even when wearing gloves (I wear two), but the buttons do take some getting used to, especially so when you engage the lock screen as I did regularly to avoid accidental pushes.

As mentioned above, the app doesn’t truly work in tandem with the watch, but it is a nice extra thing to use adjacent to it. It allows me to put in each and every individual club type, brand, model, and loft. However, the lack of a feature that sends back rounds and scores from the watch to the app does hold it back from achieving more in my eyes.

As for battery life, I found it to be pretty much in line with Shot Scope's own assessment, though I was in dire need of charging it after my second round of 18, plus a bit of ‘on time’ before and after rounds. As a result, perfectly acceptable and robust enough to work, and forgiving enough if you forget to charge it after one round.

Within its limitations as a GPS watch only, it is a fine device and one I would happily use again and again. If that’s all you’re after, then it’s a great golf watch to go for.

• Performance score: 4/5

Shot Scope G6: Scorecard

Category

Comment

Score

Price

This is a very attractively priced entry-level golf watch that offers robust bang for buck value if you’re after a GPS watch.

4/5

Design and screen

Intuitive controls and a plain but functional design make for an easy-to-use watch, despite the small screen space.

3.5/5

Features

While it’s a shame there’s no shot tracking or score recording (beyond an in-round scorecard), the GPS accuracy and in-course info, such as hazards, make for a robust feature set.

3.5/5

Performance

Within its limits as a GPS-only watch, the Shot Scope G6 is a great watch that performs very well, and it never let me down in terms of accuracy and on-course assistance.

4/5

Total

If you’re looking for an entry-level watch that’s ideal for on-course assistance and companionship, rather than to analyse data, then the Shot Scope G6 is an excellent choice at its attractive price point.

4/5

Shot Scope G6: Should I buy?Buy it if...

You want an entry-level golf watch that’s great value for money

Coming in safely under the $200 / £200 mark means the G6 begins life at a good value price – but then really emphasises its value with the accuracy and feature set it offers.

You’re after a simple golf course companion for straightforward assistance

The ShotScope G6 is brilliantly simple in its proposition and provides some of the best and simplest – and most accurate – on-course information I’ve experienced.

You’re already in the Garmin ecosystem

The S70 is an ideal step up if you've tested the waters already with one of Garmin’s budget golf watches and want to embrace something more feature-filled.

Don't buy it if...

You crave shot-tracking and score-recording features

With no way to track your shots or your rounds beyond a digital scorecard, even in partnership with the robust app, the G6 is not the best pick for those looking for a device to store yardages for their clubs and build a bank of scores to track a handicap.

You want your golf watch to be a daily driver smart watch

The G6 really is just a GPS golf watch; nothing more, nothing less. As a result, if you’re looking for your first or next golf watch to do anything more, particularly to fill a smart watch void, then this isn’t it.

You want a big display

While the G6’s display is clear and bright enough, there’s no escaping the fact that the display area is pretty small.

Also consider

Shot Scope G6

Garmin Approach S12

Shot Scope V5

Price

$179.99 / £179.99 (around AU$370)

$199.99 / £179.99 / AU$299 (launch prices)

$249.99 / £239.99 / AU$429.99

Dimensions

1.7 x 1.7 x 0.39in / 44 x 44 x 10mm

1.72 x 1.72 x 0.45in / 43.7 x 43.7 x 11.5mm

1.69 x 1.69 x 0.47in / 43 x 43 x 12mm

Weight

1.48oz / 42g

1.2oz/34.1g

1.76oz / 50g

Case/bezel

Brushed steel

Lightweight fiber-reinforced polymer

ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene)

Display

176 x 176px; Daylight readable MIP

175 x 175px; ??????????

240 x 240px; 1.2in / 30mm Daylight readable MIP

GPS

GPS L1, Galileo E1, Glonass L1

Unspecified

GPS 1, Galileo E1, Glonass L1

Battery life

GPS mode: 2+ rounds of golf / Watch mode: 4 days

GPS mode: up to 30 hours / Watch mode: up to 10 weeks

GPS mode: 2+ rounds of golf / Watch mode: around 5 days

Connection

Bluetooth 5

Bluetooth

Bluetooth

Water resistant?

Unspecified

Yes, 5m

Unspecified

Garmin Approach S12
Another excellent entry-level golf watch, Garmin’s Approach S12, is a brilliant alternative that packs in a whole bunch of Garmin’s excellent golf features into an affordable package.

Read our full Garmin Approach S12 review

Shot Scope V5
If you’re looking at the G6 but are after a little more functionality and features, then the Shot Scope V5 adds shot tracking data (including 16 club tags to use), a host of ways to analyse your stats, as well as a great battery life and slick design.

Read our full Shot Scope V5 review

(Image credit: Future)How I tested the Shot Scope G6

I used the Shot Scope G6 over the course of a couple of months, using it for a host of rounds at my home course in Somerset, as well as multiple rounds on holiday around the course of Belek in Turkey. I used all of its features, from checking yardages to hazard information, and found it a reliable and easy-to-use watch while on the course.

I was able to directly compare the G6 to other golf watches I had access to, including the Garmin Approach S70 and my TAG Heuer Connected Calibre E4 Golf Edition. While these are much more premium golf watches, the comparison still enabled me to appreciate what the G6 offers for its entry-level price and what could be added to improve it further.

First reviewed May-July 2025

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Monster season 4: key information

- Yet to be officially confirmed by Netflix
- Will follow the story of Lizzie Borden
- Whole new cast expected
- No official trailer released yet
- No news on future seasons

Monster season 4 is coming, though the news is yet to be officially confirmed. The true crime anthology series has become a record breaker for Netflix, one of the best streaming services, as season 1 reached one billion hours of viewing in its first 60 days. Monster being one of only four series to have achieved this.

Unsurprisingly, all focus is currently on the upcoming season 3, reportedly dropping on the streamer in October. Season 3 will focus on Ed Gein's story, played by Charlie Hunnam. But, there's still plenty to say about season 4. Such as, how it will turn its attention to Lizzie Borden – an entirely different tale with the show's first female lead.

So, here's what we know so far about the next (next) instalment of Monster from the potential release date, possible cast, news, rumors and more.

Monster season 4: is there a release date?

Jeffrey Dahmer was the focus on Monster season 1 (Image credit: Netflix)

No, there's not a release date for Monster season 4 just yet, but that's not surprising since season 3 is yet to stream on Netflix.

But, according to What's On Netflix?, creator Ryan Murphy revealed that season 3 is slated to drop in October.

And, for Monster season 4, Variety confirmed (although Netflix hasn't yet) that it is "already in the works" and is "currently prepping for a potential fall shoot".

With seasons 1 and 2 released in September, season 3 with a supposed October release date, I'd predict we won't see season 4 until September/October 2026.

Monster season 4: has a trailer been released?

Season 2 was called 'Monsters' focusing on the Menendez brothers (Image credit: Netflix)

There's no Monster season 4 trailer to share just yet and that's because filming hasn't even commenced. With production rumored to begin in fall, I'd expect we won't see a trailer until late 2026 in line with the predicted release date.

Monster season 4: predicted cast

A new cast for each season of Monster (Image credit: Netflix)

With each season of the anthology series following a different true crime story, the cast is always entirely new. So, when it comes to predicting the Monster season 4 cast, it's almost impossible.

What we do know is that each season of Monster so far has starred big names in the lead roles. For season 1, Evan Peters was Jeffrey Dahmer. For season 2, the Menendez brothers were played by Cooper Koch and Nicholas Alexander Chavez.

And, as confirmed by Tudum, season 3 will see Charlie Hunnam play Ed Gein with supporting cast Laurie Metcalf, Tom Hollander and Olivia Williams.

For Monster season 4 then, there will be a female lead to play Lizzie Borden. But, who that is, we'll have to wait and see. I'll be sure to update here as soon as I hear more about the casting for this season.

Monster season 4: story synopsis and rumors

It's not the first time Lizzie's tale has been told (Image credit: Lifetime)

Full spoilers for Monster seasons 1 to 3 to follow.

Netflix's Monster depicts true crime stories with each season following a different case. For season 1, it was Jeffrey Dahmer. For season 2, Lyle and Erik Menendez. And for the upcoming season 3, Ed Gein.

And it has already been revealed that Monster season 4 will tell the story of Lizzie Borden. Her life and crimes though are a little different than the three seasons that came before. As the first female lead, Lizzie Borden was actually tried and acquitted for the axe murders of her father and stepmother in 1892.

Now, if you've not heard of Lizzie Borden before, a quick internet search will no doubt give you all the information you need and thus, the plot of Monster season 4. But, in the interest of not ruining the entire season, I won't delve into all the details here.

It's not the first time Lizzie's tale has been told though, which is not entirely surprising considering how prolific a case it was for its time. There's 2015's The Lizzie Borden Chronicles, which saw Christina Ricci in the titular role. Or, 2018's Lizzie with Chloë Sevigny.

For Monster season 4 being a true crime retelling of the story, I imagine it'll be as tense and thrilling as the seasons that came before it.

Will there be more seasons of Monster?

Lizzie now, but who next? (Image credit: Roadside Attractions)

There's a few reasons why it's hard to speculate on future seasons of Monster, namely that season 3's release date is yet to be confirmed and secondly, while season 4 is reportedly happening, there's actually been no official word from Netflix... yet.

So, with this in mind, it seems unlikely we'll hear about any future seasons of Monster anytime soon. But, as such a resounding success on the streaming platform and with an abundance of prolific true crime stories left to tell, there's always hope that Monster will continue for many more seasons to come.

For more Netflix-based coverage, read our guides to Nobody Wants This season 2, Stranger Things season 5, The Four Seasons season 2, and One Piece season 2.

The last time I felt a laptop this remarkably lightweight was the last Dynabook I checked out years ago. There's something about holding a laptop this light, especially compared to my 14-inch M4 Pro MacBook Pro and my Dell Precision 5690, as well as some of the other thin laptops I am testing. Nothing comes close to how light the Dynabook Portégé Z40L-N Copilot+PC is.

At first glance, and first feel, the Dynabook feels like it's not even a real laptop. Coming from the world of hefty machines, it's hard to think that a laptop this light can be anything more than a shell or a prop. Nevertheless, it boasts an Intel Core Ultra 7 processor, Intel Arc graphics, excellent ports, great wireless connectivity, and robust AI capabilities built in.

I've been using this laptop in my rotation for over a month, and I'm still amazed by its weight (or lack of it). Just this morning, I double-checked my bag moments after putting this laptop in there, thinking I must have forgotten it.

(Image credit: Collin Probst // Future)Dynabook Portégé Z40L-N: Pricing & Availability

This Dynabook starts at just under $2,000 for a Core Ultra 5 model with 16GB, 512GB, and can run up above $2,000 for the Core Ultra 7 model with 32GB, 2TB. You can pick one up from Dynabook's website globally, but it is available from selected online retailers.

Dynabook Portégé Z40L-N: Unboxing & first impressions

The incredible weightlessness of this laptop began when I first grabbed the packaging. It felt like there was nothing inside the box. Grabbing the laptop from the box, I noticed the texture of the computer.

With so many laptops being made from aluminum and other metallic materials, this one stands out as being made of a lighter plastic. It does, admittedly, make it feel a bit cheaper, but then I noticed the chipset and started utilizing it.

Once I logged in and got to work, responding to emails, handling project management, researching, and going about my workday, I realized that most things were working better than expected. This laptop felt minimal, but was surprisingly capable.

(Image credit: Collin Probst // Future)

I was genuinely surprised and impressed by how thin and sleek this phone felt, especially considering its durability on paper. I was also happy to see USB-C -- even though it's now standard practice, it's still good to see.

Dynabook Portégé Z40L-N: Design & build qualitySpecs

Weight: 2.11 lbs
Processor: Intel Core Ultra 5
Display: 14-inch 1920 x 1200
Networking: Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth,
Ports: HDMI, USB-C x2, USB-A x2, RJ-45, Headphone Jack, microSD

The choice of alloy in the Portégé Z40L-N provides ultralight weight, but it also makes this computer feel less than premium. The edges are crisp, the ports are great, the screen is good enough, and other elements are solid. But, coming from someone who usually works with more premium laptops, this one does feel a bit lower quality. However, that is an obvious tradeoff for having something so lightweight -- one that many would be willing to make.

Another interesting feature of this design is the return of a removable and replaceable battery. This not only helps extend the device's longevity but also makes it easier to replace or repair the battery if any issues arise in the future.

The last notable feature of this laptop is that, despite its lightweight and portable design, it still offers more ports than most modern computers. Even some of the most premium, professional-focused laptops have transitioned to almost entirely USB-C or a Thunderbolt port -- that's it. Dynabook chose to completely surprise us all by including an abundance of ports in this laptop, making it even more fantastic for those who are on the go. With the Portégé Z40L-N, you won't feel any weight in your bag, and you won't need to add a dock either.

(Image credit: Collin Probst // Future)Dynabook Portégé Z40L-N: In use

In the last month, the Dynabook Portégé Z40L-N has stood up to pretty much everything that I've thrown at it - surprisingly. Granted, I'm not expecting this machine to be the best video editing laptop or a machine to run local LLMs on, nor am I designing 3D models on it, but for everyday professional business tasks, it works surprisingly well. It's no surprise, though, that the real benefit of this laptop is its portability. I've been able to take this just about anywhere I've gone, tossing this into even my lightest backpack to take with me for the day.

(Image credit: Collin Probst // Future)

The Core Ultra chip handles basic productivity, messaging, emails, research, and more without any issues. Plus, if you're the person who may need to present or plug into something at some point, having that peace of mind that you won't need a dongle is great.
While the laptop itself is relatively small, you can expand the workspace by plugging into a docking station or selecting one of the top business monitors that feature a USB-C input and a built-in dock.

Dynabook Portégé Z40L-N: Final verdict

The Dynabook Portégé Z40L‑N is a surprising laptop. On one hand, it is an unfathomably lightweight machine that feels so lightweight it's almost toy-like. But, on the other hand, it's also surprisingly capable, boasting impressive ports and a powerful chip. It's shockingly rugged yet also lightweight, it's powerful yet portable, and it's AI-smart yet simple. If you are looking for a new laptop and want something highly portable as a top priority, this laptop is one that you should consider, especially if you stick to standard business-type work.

Attributes

Notes

Rating

Design

Incredibly minimal

⭐⭐⭐⭐

Ease of use

Easy to use

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Practicality

Practical for portable / nomatic users

⭐⭐⭐⭐

Price

Pricy for what it is

⭐⭐⭐⭐

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• Phishing attacks now bypass multi-factor authentication using real-time digital wallet provisioning tactics
• One-time passcodes are no longer enough to stop fraudsters with mobile-optimized phishing kits
• Millions of victims were targeted using everyday alerts like tolls, packages, and account notices

A wave of advanced phishing campaigns, traced to Chinese-speaking cybercriminal syndicates, may have compromised up to 115 million US payment cards in just over a year, experts have warned.

Researchers at SecAlliance revealed these operations represent a growing convergence of social engineering, real-time authentication bypasses, and phishing infrastructure designed to scale.

Investigators have identified a figure referred to as “Lao Wang” as the original creator of a now widely adopted platform that facilitates mobile-based credential harvesting.

Identity theft scaled through mobile compromise

At the center of the campaigns are phishing kits distributed through a Telegram channel known as “dy-tongbu,” which has rapidly gained traction among attackers.

These kits are designed to avoid detection by researchers and platforms alike, using geofencing, IP blocks, and mobile-device targeting.

This level of technical control allows phishing pages to reach intended targets while actively excluding traffic that might flag the operation.

The phishing attacks typically begin with SMS, iMessage, or RCS messages using everyday scenarios, such as toll payment alerts or package delivery updates, to drive victims toward fake verification pages.

There, users are prompted to enter sensitive personal information, followed by payment card data.

The sites are often mobile-optimized to align with the devices that will receive one-time password (OTP) codes, allowing for immediate multi-factor authentication bypass.

These credentials are provisioned into digital wallets on devices controlled by attackers, allowing them to bypass additional verification steps normally required for card-not-present transactions.

Researchers described this shift to digital wallet abuse as a “fundamental” change in card fraud methodology.

It enables unauthorized use at physical terminals, online shops, and even ATMs without requiring the physical card.

Researchers have observed criminal networks now moving beyond smishing campaigns.

There is growing evidence of fake ecommerce sites and even fake brokerage platforms being used to collect credentials from unsuspecting users engaged in real transactions.

The operation has grown to include monetization layers, including pre-loaded devices, fake merchant accounts, and paid ad placements on platforms like Google and Meta.

As card issuers and banks look for ways to defend against these evolving threats, standard security suites, firewall protection, and SMS filters may offer limited help given the precision targeting involved.

Given the covert nature of these smishing campaigns, there is no single public database listing affected cards. However, individuals can take the following steps to assess possible exposure:

• Review recent transactions
• Look for unexpected digital wallet activity
• Monitor for verification or OTP requests you didn’t initiate
• Check if your data appears in breach notification services
• Enable transaction alerts

Unfortunately, millions of users may remain unaware their data has been exploited for large-scale identity theft and financial fraud, facilitated not through traditional breaches.

Via Infosecurity

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Watch Alien: Earth online

An abandoned spacecraft containing suspicious organisms; a fearless female charged with taking them on; a shady corporation overseeing the chaos – Alien: Earth looks like it will slot into the franchise canon perfectly! US viewers can tune into Alien: Earth live on FX or online via Sling TV and Hulu, while it's on Disney Plus elsewhere around the globe. Read on for how to watch Alien: Earth online from anywhere with a VPN.

Premiere date: Tuesday, August 12 at 8pm ET / PT

US broadcast: FX via Sling TV

Global streams: Hulu (US) | Disney Plus (UK, CA & AU)

Use NordVPN to watch any stream

Stepping into the big shoes of Ripley, Wendy (played by Sydney Chandler) is the central heroine of Alien: Earth. A hybrid ("a humanoid robot infused with human consciousness"), she leads a team that investigates the USCSS Maginot space vessel that has crashed to Earth in suspicious circumstances two years prior to the events of the original Alien movie. No prizes for guessing that the creatures they find on board are far from friendly or obedient.

Diehard fans of the original movies worried that Alien: Earth will be yet another disappointing spin-off probably needn't be – creator Noah Hawley has form when it comes to reimagining beloved films for the small screen. His Fargo anthology series won three Golden Globes, three Primetime Emmys and a legion of fans.

Also starring Timothy Olyphant (Justified), Alex Lawther (The End of the F***ing World), and Samuel Blenkin (Black Mirror), below we have all the information you need on where to watch Alien: Earth online and stream every episode from wherever you are.

How to watch Alien: Earth online in the US

Alien: Earth premieres in the US on FX at 8pm ET / PT on Tuesday, August 12 with a double bill. Further episodes will go out one at a time in the same slot weekly.

Cord cutters can access FX via an OTT service such as our favorite, Sling TV. Sling Blue carries FX and starts at just $45.99 a month with 50% off your first month.

Episodes will also be available stream online at the same time they air on the Hulu streaming service. Plans start from $9.99 per month, or get loads more content for just one dollar more with the Disney Plus Bundle.

Have one of these subscriptions but away when Alien: Earth is on? You can still access your usual streaming services from anywhere by using a VPN.

Get 50% off your first month of Sling TV
Sling TV gives you live TV at an affordable price. The Sling Blue package includes more than 50 channels including FX, ABC, Fox and NBC (in select cities), AMC, Bravo, Food Network, HGTV, Lifetime and USA.

How to watch Alien: Earth online from outside your country

If you’re traveling abroad when Alien: Earth episodes air, you’ll be unable to watch the show like you normally would due to annoying regional restrictions. Luckily, there’s an easy solution.

Downloading a VPN will allow you to stream the show online, no matter where you are. It's a simple bit of software that changes your IP address, meaning that you can access on-demand content or live TV just as if you were at home.

Use a VPN to watch Alien: Earth from anywhere.

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How to watch Alien: Earth online in Canada, UK, Australia and worldwide

Viewers outside the US can watch Alien: Earth on Disney Plus, the show’s international home. In Canada, new episodes arrive weekly every Tuesday, with the first two landing on August 12. They land on Wednesdays in the UK and Australia from August 13.

You can take a look at Disney Plus prices and plans where you are, starting for as little as £4.99 / CA$8.99 / AU$15.99 per month.

Away from home? You can still connect to your usual VOD services by downloading a VPN and pointing your location back to your home country

Alien: Earth Need to KnowCan I watch Alien: Earth for free?

The show isn't on any free services, but US viewers can use the Hulu 7-day free trial to watch episodes of Alien: Earth for free.

Alien: Earth episode guide

Alien: Earth is set to consist of eight episodes, which will premiere in the US on the following schedule:

• Episode 1 - "Neverland": Tuesday, August 12
• Episode 2 - "Mr. October": Tuesday, August 12
• Episode 3 - "Metamorphosis": Tuesday, August 19
• Episode 4 - "Observation": Tuesday, August 26
• Episode 5 - "Emergence": Tuesday, September 2
• Episode 6 - "The Fly": Tuesday, September 9
• Episode 7 - "In Space, No One": Tuesday, September 16
• Episode 8 - "The Real Monsters": Tuesday, September 23

Alien: Earth trailer

Alien: Earth trailers began appearing in June this year. Here is the official trailer from FX:

Alien: Earth cast

• Sydney Chandler as Wendy
• Timothy Olyphant as Kirsh
• Alex Lawther as CJ
• Samuel Blenkin as Boy Kavalier
• Essie Davis as Dame Silvia
• Adarsh Gourav as Slightly
• Kit Young as Tootles
• David Rysdahl as Arthur
• Babou Ceesay as Morrow
• Jonathan Ajayi as Smee
• Erana James as Curl
• Lily Newmark as Nibs
• Diêm Camille as Siberian
• Adrian Edmondson as Atom Eins

Can I watch Alien: Earth on Netflix?

No, Alien: Earth isn't available on Netflix anywhere around the world.

You can catch all the action on Hulu in the US and Disney Plus in other territories around the world..

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• Sandisk’s 256TB SSD skips cache entirely, raising concerns about short-burst workload performance
• Claims of faster speeds remain unverified without public benchmarks or IOPS performance numbers
• Direct Write QLC may sacrifice speed in exchange for higher reliability and data integrity

Sandisk has announced a 256TB SSD, the UltraQLC SN670, which is set to ship in the first half of 2026.

This model represents the largest SSD ever revealed by the company, marking a bold step toward high-density storage solutions tailored for AI and hyperscale infrastructure.

Although the company plans to release the 128TB version to testers within weeks, full commercial availability remains months away.

An architecture built for scale, not speed

At its core, the SN670 is built on a 218-layer BiCS 3D NAND architecture and features a CBA (CMOS directly Bonded to Array) 2Tb die.

It connects through a PCIe Gen5 NVMe interface and is part of Sandisk’s new UltraQLC platform.

Unlike conventional SSDs that buffer data through pseudo-SLC caches, this model uses a “Direct Write QLC” approach.

This simplifies the writing process and makes the drive more power-loss safe, but it also introduces tradeoffs, especially when it comes to performance under heavy or short-burst loads.

Without an SLC cache, the SN670 may suffer from slower short-burst writes, inconsistent performance under load, and increased controller demands, making it less responsive during intensive or unpredictable workloads.

However, Sandisk claims the SN670 delivers over 68% faster random reads and 55% faster random writes compared to a leading 128 TB Gen 5 QLC SSD.

The sequential read speeds are over 7% better, while sequential write speeds improve by more than 27% in internal comparisons.

Sandisk has emphasized benefits like Dynamic Frequency Scaling, which is said to improve performance by up to 10 percent at the same power level

It also claims the Data Retention profile could reduce recycling wear by as much as 33%.

Both features are intended to enhance longevity and reduce energy consumption.

However, none of these claims are backed by disclosed performance data such as read/write speeds or endurance figures.

Internally, the UltraQLC SN670 is supported by a custom controller and firmware, which Sandisk says enables better latency and bandwidth, but without actual benchmarks or IOPS comparisons, these statements remain marketing-driven projections.

It is worth noting earlier iterations of Sandisk’s enterprise drives using QLC NAND showed limitations compared to TLC-based models.

In this case, native QLC programming latencies could reach 800–1200 microseconds, several times slower than SLC-based designs.

Sandisk may be relying on optimizations like large DRAM buffers or advanced die parallelism, but such architectural details have yet to be confirmed.

The final product will arrive in U.2 form initially, with more variants expected later in 2026.

For now, Sandisk’s 256TB drive is a symbolic leap toward future data infrastructure, not a realistic option for mainstream users.

Via Blocks and Files

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