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BetaBeacon

October 20, 2025

Samsung Reverses Course: Galaxy S26 Plus Back in the Game

Samsung is bringing back the traditional Galaxy S26 Plus model and scrapping the rumored S26 Edge device, returning to a classic trio of models: the Galaxy S26, S26 Plus, and S26 Ultra. The trend of ultra-slim phones has not been well-received by the public, leading to the decision to move away from the risky "Edge" concept. The camera setup for the Galaxy S26 series is still uncertain, with Samsung experimenting with new hardware options.

Winsage

October 17, 2025

Denial of Fuzzing: Rust in the Windows kernel

Check Point Research (CPR) identified a significant security vulnerability in the Rust-based kernel component of the Graphics Device Interface (GDI) in Windows, reported to Microsoft in January 2025. The issue was resolved in OS Build 26100.4202, part of the KB5058499 update released on May 28, 2025. The vulnerability was discovered during a fuzzing campaign targeting the Windows graphics component through metafiles, revealing multiple security issues including information disclosure and arbitrary code execution. The specific bug was linked to a crash occurring during the execution of a NtGdiSelectClipPath syscall in the win32kbasers.sys driver, triggered by an out-of-bounds memory access when processing malformed metafile records. Microsoft classified the vulnerability as moderate severity and addressed it in a non-security update, implementing substantial changes to the affected kernel module.

AppWizard

June 24, 2025

MindsEye maker BARB confirms it is making layoffs

Build A Rocket Boy has announced a reduction in its workforce following the launch of its game, MindsEye. The company confirmed it has begun making certain staff members redundant but did not disclose the number of affected employees. They are seeking to reassign roles for impacted employees and have initiated a formal consultation process that may lead to further redundancies. The studio expressed its commitment to handle the situation with transparency and respect for employees, stating they will provide further details in the coming weeks. The decision aims to allow the company to focus on ongoing updates and performance optimizations for MindsEye and ensure its long-term success.