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Within a single day, several unrelated security problems came to light and kept security teams occupied. PHP disclosed two critical remote code execution flaws, Node.js released a security update fixing four high-severity issues, a malicious LiteLLM version showed up in public package and container registries, and an Indian certificate authority was found to have eight intermediate keys that anyone could guess. Every one of these problems affects a different layer of the stack, and seeing them together shows how many points of exposure a single server or container image can have at once.

OpenAI has surpassed $10 billion in annual recurring revenue, according to a company spokesperson. This milestone comes less than three years after the launch of ChatGPT. The reported figure includes revenue from consumer-facing products, ChatGPT business offerings, and the application programming interface. It excludes licensing income from Microsoft and large one-time agreements.

After years of speculation and official hints, Nintendo has finally unveiled the Switch 2 through a first-look trailer and a promotional website. The new console introduces several small but significant updates compared to the original Switch, including a larger tablet with a bigger screen and slightly more rounded edges on the top and bottom. Notable hardware upgrades include an additional USB-C port positioned next to the headphone jack and a redesigned U-shaped kickstand on the back, which offers greater stability and supports multiple angles.

Google has made a significant change to its Workspace suite, offering all its AI features - previously exclusive to the Gemini Business plan - at no extra cost. Until recently, users needed to pay an additional $20 per user per month to access these tools within Gmail, Docs, Sheets, Meet, and other apps. Now, these features are included for free, signaling Google’s push to stay competitive with Microsoft, OpenAI, and others in the race to deliver the most advanced AI-powered office suite.

TikTok, the popular social media app with 170 million American users, faces imminent shutdown in the United States as a federal ban is set to take effect on Sunday. This development stems from a law signed in April requiring ByteDance, TikTok’s Chinese parent company, to divest its U.S. operations. If ByteDance fails to comply, U.S. companies will be barred from supporting TikTok’s distribution, maintenance, or updates, effectively rendering the app inoperable. Users attempting to access the app will see a message directing them to a website explaining the ban.

It’s been over three years since PHPStan 1.0 came out, and the progress has been incredible. With 176 releases since then, it’s clear this tool isn’t slowing down. PHPStan 2.0 is here with smarter features, better performance, and tighter checks to make PHP development more reliable and efficient. Let’s break down the highlights of what’s new.

United Airlines has announced a major upgrade to its in-flight internet service. Starting in 2025, the airline will roll out SpaceX's Starlink satellite-based Wi-Fi across its entire fleet, offering passengers faster, more reliable internet access for free. This shift is set to change the in-flight experience for passengers, making it easier to stay connected and enjoy a more smoother online experience while traveling.

During a large-scale distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) campaign targeting the financial services, internet, and telecommunications sectors, attacks reached an unprecedented peak of 3.8 terabits per second (Tbps), the highest recorded to date. This month-long assault consisted of over 100 hyper-volumetric DDoS attacks, which inundated network infrastructure with vast amounts of garbage data.

As part of its strategy to catch up with leaders in EV technology, Toyota is preparing to introduce its first electric vehicle equipped with an advanced self-driving system. GAC Toyota, a joint venture between Toyota Motor and Guangzhou Automobile Group (GAC), announced that it will launch an EV with capabilities similar to Tesla's Full Self-Driving (FSD) system next year in China.

The latest Stack Overflow Developer Survey highlights a troubling trend: a majority of developers are dissatisfied with their jobs, with anecdotal evidence suggesting that plumbers and farmers are happier. The survey, which gathered responses from over 65,000 developers across 185 countries, focused on technologies, tools, artificial intelligence (AI), and workplace experiences. This year, dissatisfaction in the workplace emerged as a prominent theme, with more developers expressing discontent than ever before.