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    Starlink to offer gigabit download speeds to existing users▼Starlink is launching gigabit download speeds for existing users as fees may rise✉newsTechnologyInternet1 d ago

    Starlink is rolling out gigabit download speeds to its existing customers, according to a report by Notebookcheck. The upgrade comes as the satellite internet service signals that subscription fees may rise. The move would put Starlink's top-tier speeds closer to competitive fibre offerings, though pricing changes could affect current subscribers.

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    MIT Technology Review argues AI breakthroughs may be overhyped●The Download: why AI's latest breakthroughs and fears may be more hype than reaYhnTechnology493 h ago

    MIT Technology Review's newsletter argues that the latest AI breakthroughs, and the accompanying fears, may owe more to hype than to reality. The piece urges readers to be skeptical of sweeping claims about the technology's capabilities and dangers, positioning itself against both boosterism and alarmism in the current AI debate.

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    CD Projekt's long-awaited next-gen upgrade for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is launching, arriving as a free patch of roughly 45GB on PS5, with release times now confirmed. The update brings improved visuals and performance to consoles and PC at no extra cost for existing owners. Gamers are sharing download sizes, rollout schedules and first impressions as it goes live across regions.

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    Android developer verification starts September 30 in four countries●Androidの開発者確認は、9月30日からすべての「野良APK」を禁止する制度ではありません。 初期適用はブラジル・インドネシア・シンガポール・タイの4カ国で、指定された参加ストアから認定Android端末へインストールする場合が対象ですMmastodonTechnologyMobile16 h ago

    Google's Android developer verification requirement is often being described as a blanket ban on sideloaded APKs, but that is not what it does. Starting September 30, it applies initially in Brazil, Indonesia, Singapore and Thailand, and only to installs from designated participating stores onto certified Android devices. Direct APK downloads from the web are not covered at this stage, and ADB-based development and on-device testing continue as before. Writers are walking through how the rules differ by distribution method and what to check before the scope widens.

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    Blender officially coming to Android with touch-first interface●Blender su Android ufficiale: download APK, funzioni e dispositivi compatibili # blender # android Presentata alla BCON2MmastodonTechnologyMobile213 h ago

    Blender, the popular open-source 3D creation suite, has shown its first official Alpha demo for Android at BCON26. The mobile version features a redesigned touch interface and stylus support, with an APK now available for download. Reports highlight which functions work and which devices are compatible, though an official full release date has not yet been confirmed.

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    Black Forest Labs launches Flux 3 Action open model for robots●Flux 3 Action: A 7B open-weight world action model for robotsYhnTechnologyRobotics124 h ago

    Black Forest Labs has released Flux 3 Action, a 7-billion-parameter open-weight world action model aimed at robotics, published via Hugging Face. The model is designed to let robots perceive and act in physical environments, and its open weights make it available for researchers and developers to download and adapt. Discussion online is focused on what a major image-model lab entering the robotics space means for open embodied AI.

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    Fake TVTap app spreads new Android banking trojan RemControl●Punto Informatico: Falsa app TVTap installa il nuovo malware Android RemControl RemControl è un nuovo trojan bancario peMmastodonTechnologyMobile118 h ago

    A fake TVTap app hosted on a site imitating the Google Play Store is distributing RemControl, a new Android banking trojan. Security outlet Punto Informatico reports the malware can target users' banking credentials once installed. The warning is circulating among Italian-speaking tech audiences, who are being urged to avoid third-party app stores and download apps only from official sources.

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    New PamStealer macOS malware spreads via fake Wavel apps●A new PamStealer macOS infostealer spreads via fake Wavel apps. Learn how the PamStealer macOS infostealer steals systemMmastodonTechnologyCybersecurity23 h ago

    Security researchers are warning about PamStealer, a new infostealer targeting macOS that is distributed through counterfeit Wavel applications. Once installed, the malware harvests system passwords and browser data from infected machines, putting user credentials at risk. Mac users are being urged to download software only from official sources and to be cautious of fake app installers circulating online.

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    DeepSeek releases official desktop app previews for Windows and macOS●DeepSeek has released official Electron desktop app previews for Windows and macOS, available as RC/nightly builds fromMmastodonTechnology13 h ago

    Chinese AI company DeepSeek has released official preview versions of an Electron-based desktop application for Windows and macOS, available as release candidate and nightly builds via its download CDN. The packages reuse the company's existing Web UI and agent runtime instead of being built from scratch. Observers see the move as DeepSeek extending its chatbot beyond the browser, though the software remains at an early, pre-release stage.

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    OpenShot 4.0.1 Video Editor Released●🐧 OpenShot 4.0.1 Video Editor Released with Timeline and Zoom Improvements OpenShot 4.0.1 open-source video editor is noMmastodonTechnologyAI010 h ago

    The OpenShot open-source video editor has released version 4.0.1, now available for download. The update brings improvements to the timeline and zoom functionality, an updated Razor tool, and faster keyframe and color editing. It is being shared in Linux and open-source communities as a notable maintenance release for the free editing software.

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