VPNs are fragile, says Remote.It - plug-and-play approach can fix that
Jumpbox delivers centralized remote access without exposing devices to the public internet
SaaS network firm Remote.It has introduced a new hardware-based alternative to traditional business VPN tools.
Developed in collaboration with IoT connectivity firm Embedded Works, Jumpbox aims to reduce reliance on VPNs by offering plug-and-play remote access without the need for manual network configuration.
“VPNs are fragile and limited," noted Remote.It CEO Ryo Koyama, "each endpoint can only be connected to one VPN at a time (or you have to embed a series of VPNs so multiple networks can communicate). But that makes the whole network even more dependent on a series of configurations being correct and updated.”
Challenging conventional VPNs
Koyama argues Jumpbox offers a more stable and centralized alternative, allowing administrators to monitor and manage multiple networks simultaneously.
“The Jumpbox is designed as an always there connection that doesn't have the same weak points VPNs have," he claimed. "With Jumpbox an admin could be monitoring, updating, troubleshooting multiple network connections at the same time,"
Despite this claim, the broader market has not fully abandoned VPNs, with many businesses investing in the best VPN router for added control and flexibility.
Remote.It’s approach hinges on replacing these with a zero-configuration setup that works out of the box, featuring 2 USB 2.0 ports, 2 USB 3.0 ports, 1 Gigabit Ethernet port, 1 HDMI, and a 3.5mm audio jack, all powered by a 1.8 GHz CPU and support for Wi-Fi 6, 5G, Bluetooth, Starlink and a 64GB microSD.
The Jumpbox comes pre-loaded with Remote.It’s software and offers encrypted access via cellular networks, making it particularly appealing to companies managing devices at dispersed sites.
While Remote.It has not explicitly branded the Jumpbox as a ZTNA solution, it does offer centralized control, encrypted tunnels, and out-of-band management capabilities like many similar services, as well as the ability to access devices without exposing them to the public internet, an important principle in Zero Trust frameworks.
“There is a vast number of Internet and IoT connected devices that don't have any remote management systems," noted Andy Do, President of Embedded Works, "and for those that do, it is usually very costly to purchase an annual license per device.”
This device, currently available on Amazon for $99.99, comes with a one-year Remote.It Business Plan and also offers unlimited device access and technical support.
A new leak claims the DJI Osmo 360 will be launched in July 2025
The "DJI Osmo Nano" has mentioned in a recent FCC filing
Tariff uncertainty could mean US launches are postponed
DJI’s long-rumored 360 camera may be only weeks away from release – and it might not be the only action camera the brand has in store for us this summer.
In a report published today, Chinese website IT Home claims that the DJI Osmo 360, DJI’s first consumer 360 camera, will be launched in July 2025. Aside from that rather vague and tantalizing rumor, the news piece is light on new info – but given that some commentators have speculated that this camera would never see the light of day at all, it’s something.
And then, earlier this month, dozens of images apparently showing the camera design were leaked alongside snaps of its instruction manual, which revealed details such as a 1,950mAh battery, on-board touchscreen and compatibility with the DJI Mimo mobile app.
👉To break your boredom, here are some photos of the DJI Osmo 360 prototype💁♂️#dji #djiosmo360 pic.twitter.com/Ywi3cChOeDMay 4, 2025
If this rumor of a July launch turns out to be true, we’d certainly welcome another challenger to take on the superb Insta360 X5.
With a full-blooded GoPro Max 2 apparently suffering repeatedly delays, and GoPro’s refreshed Max offering only modest updates over the 2020 original, Insta360 currently dominates our guide to the best 360 cameras. Some stiffer competition is sorely needed, and that's hopefully en route according to these fresh rumors.
And what of the DJI Osmo Nano?
The modular DJI Action 2: could the Osmo Nano be bringing back this approach?(Image credit: Future)
The Osmo 360 may not be DJI’s only upcoming camera launch of the summer, either. The online rumor mill is also speculating about an ultra-compact action camera called the DJI Osmo Nano, following its appearance in two listings with the FCC.
The Osmo Nano appears to be a return to the modular design of the DJI Action 2, which allowed tiny separate components to be magnetically attached to each other.
While the small size and clever design did impress, DJI subsequently abandoned the modular approach, opting for a GoPro Hero-style design with its more recent Osmo Action cameras. The Nano could be a return to that approach.
We’ve also heard that a DJI Osmo Action 6 will be released this year, replacing the superb Osmo Action 5 as the brand’s leading ‘standard’ action camera. So, it seems that DJI has a busy few months ahead of it.
One thing we do wonder about, however, is whether all (or any) of these cameras will make it to the US or not. Citing uncertainty over the tariff situation, DJI has postponed launching its new Mavic 4 Pro flagship camera drone in the States – could these action camera in line for a similar fate until some stability returns? It seems we won't have to wait long to find out.
Over 1.6 million files have been discovered online by researchers
These seem to belong to Etsy, Poshmark, and TikTok Shop customers
Personally Identifiable Information is included
Two apparently unsecured Azure Blob Storage containers holding a combined 1.6 million files have been discovered by CyberNews researchers, allegedly belonging to online shopping platforms Etsy, Poshmark, and TikTok Shop.
The researchers say these files contained personally identifiable information, such as full names, home addresses, email addresses, and shipping order details.
Anyone who uses these services should keep a close eye on their accounts and take a look at the best identity theft monitoring tools if they are concerned.
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Both of the exposed instances “contained shipping email confirmations in HTML format,” researchers confirmed, and the vast majority of users exposed are in the United States, with some from Canada and Australia.
The exact origin or ownership of the datasets is not yet known, but the nature of the information suggests that these belonged to one particular storefront (across multiple shopping platforms), in particular a Vietnamese-based embroidery service.
It’s also not known whether cybercriminals have accessed these datasets, but only an internal forensic audit would reveal this information.
Researchers outlined the risk this brings to those exposed, such as convincing social engineering attacks from cybercriminals posing as Etsy or TikTok shop - urging customers to give their details, resulting in potential financial loss.
“With access to personal information like full names and addresses, attackers could impersonate trusted shipping providers or Etsy itself, making fraudulent communications seem more credible and urging victims to take actions such as confirming personal details, making payment, or clicking malicious links,” the researchers said.
Data leaks are unfortunately all too common for internet users today.
We recommend regularly checking whether your details have been exposed, using services like Have I Been Pwned - and monitoring your accounts, statements, and transactions - and immediately reporting any suspicious or unexpected activity with your bank or credit card provider.
Apple may be developing a dedicated gaming app for iOS, macOS and more
The app will contain things like achievements, leaderboards and messages
It could be announced at WWDC in June
For years, Apple has been trying to convince the world that it’s taking gaming seriously, and with the popularity of IOS gaming and the appearance of AAA titles like Cyberpunk 2077 on macOS, there’s some truth to the company’s assertion.
Just in case you needed more convincing, there’s a new rumor from Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman that Apple will soon launch a dedicated gaming app in iOS 19 to woo players to its platforms. As a Mac-owning gamer, I'm cautiously optimistic about the rumors – even if we still need more affordable hardware and games before it gets anywhere close to being a Windows competitor.
If you missed the news, the app will apparently “serve as a launcher for titles and centralize in-game achievements, leaderboards, communications and other activity,” Gurman said, adding that it will also feature “editorial content from Apple about new titles, offer access to the App Store’s game section and promote [Apple] Arcade.” It’s expected to be revealed on iOS, macOS, iPadOS and tvOS as soon as Apple’s WWDC 2025 event on June 9.
The move makes sense – after all, the iPhone is a phenomenally popular gaming platform, and announcing a move like this at WWDC could help to cement the popularity of iOS 19 before it’s even out the door. Apple might also be hoping that it will tempt more gamers to switch from Windows to the Cupertino firm’s platforms – but on this point, I’m not entirely convinced.
Destination of choice for gamers
(Image credit: Apple)
This app might work well in iOS 19, where gaming tends to be a little more casual than on desktop computers. But things might look very different on macOS.
As a gamer who also owns a Mac, I’ve been encouraged over the last few years by Apple’s strides in the gaming world. It’s nowhere near parity with Windows yet, but the situation today is much better than it was just a few years ago.
For a long time, the problem was the chicken-and-egg nature of Mac gaming. Gamers didn’t want to switch to macOS due to the lack of games, and developers didn’t want to bring games to the Mac due to the lack of players. That’s slowly starting to change, with big-name titles like Cyberpunk 2077, Assassin’s Creed Shadows, and Baldur’s Gate 3 helping to dispel the idea that the Mac is a gaming wasteland.
However, the impact of a dedicated gaming app will likely be limited. Beyond my contention that gamers care more about hardware and game availability than launcher apps, Gurman is also skeptical, saying that “testers of the software say it probably won’t change the perception among players and makers of high-end titles.”
Any advance for gaming on Apple’s platforms is welcome in my eyes, and this app could help by making gaming more prominent among users of iOS and macOS. But what’s really needed – on the Mac at least – is a greater number of attention-grabbing titles and more affordable access to components that offer exceptional gaming performance.
Until that happens, Windows will always be the destination of choice for gamers.
Researchers found a website spoofing Bitdefender antivirus
The site delivers a remote access trojan
Crooks are using it to steal people's money
One of the best antivirus programs out there is being abused in a new campaign delivering the dangerous VenomRAT Remote Access Trojan (RAT).
Cybersecurity researchers Domaintools recently posted an in-depth analysis of the malicious operation after they spotted a malicious domain called “bitdefender-download[.]com”, which leads to a website titled “DOWNLOAD FOR WINDOWS”.
Aside from a few subtle differences, the website looks seemingly identical to the legitimate Bitdefender download web page: “There are subtle differences between them such as the legitimate page using the word “free” in several places whereas the spoofed version does not,” it was explained.
VenomRAT
The landing page has a “Download for Windows” button, which triggers a file download from an Amazon S3 bucket.
The bundled executable is named “StoreInstaller.exe”, and was found to contain malware configurations associated with VenomRAT, Domaintools further explained. It also contained code associated with open source post-exploitation framework SilentTrinity and StormKitty stealer.
VenomRAT is a lightweight RAT that cybercriminals use to gain control over compromised Windows systems. It enables the theft of login credentials, and allows threat actors to log keystrokes, access webcams, and run additional commands, remotely.
In this case, Domaintools says the goal was to steal people’s cryptocurrency and then sell the access to a different threat actor, saying there is “clear intent to target individuals for financial gain by compromising their credentials, crypto wallets, and potentially selling access to their systems.”
The researchers also found that the campaign overlaps, both in time and infrastructure, to other malicious operations in which banks and “generic IT services” were being impersonated. The Armenian IDBank, and the Royal Bank of Canada, are some of the companies being mentioned in the report.
As usual, the best way to minimize these threats is to be careful when clicking on links in emails and social media messages, and only download software from legitimate sources.
A benchmark for the Project Moohan headset has been spotted
It points towards the Snapdragon XR2+ Gen 2 for the CPU
The headset is expected to launch in the second half of the year
We're getting closer and closer to the launch of Project Moohan, the Android XR (Extended Reality) headset being worked on by Google and Samsung – and a fresh leak may have revealed the chipset the device is going to be powered by.
A benchmark spotted on the web by tipster @yabhishekhd (via GSMArena), matching the model number of Project Moohan, has revealed details that point towards the very capable Snapdragon XR2+ Gen 2 being the processor inside.
We already knew the device would run a chipset made by Qualcomm, but now we have a big clue about the specific model. The Snapdragon XR2+ Gen 2 was announced early in 2024, and has previously been linked to the Google and Samsung headset.
This same benchmark indicates that the Project Moohan device could run Android 14, specifically adapted for virtual and augmented reality, and will be equipped with 16GB of RAM on board.
What we're expecting
Samsung's XR Project Moohan SM-I610 spotted on Geekbench with Adreno 740 GPU.Specifications🔳 6-cores at 2.36GHz🎮 Adreno 740 GPU (The Adreno 740 GPU is integrated with Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, but here it appears to be part of a different chipset/SoC.)🍭 Android 14-… pic.twitter.com/yfnxH45zRmMay 27, 2025
The Snapdragon XR2+ Gen 2 is very much a chipset built for this kind of device, supporting full-color see-through, low-latency Wi-Fi 7, and numerous specialist virtual reality technologies, including a Space Warp feature that tries to reduce motion sickness.
We were actually able to try out Project Moohan at Google I/O 2025, reporting that the tight Gemini AI integration is currently the standout feature. In our demo, it identified the species of a tree directly ahead and provided a few facts about it.
Google and Samsung are using the XR label to encompass a variety of virtual reality, mixed reality, and augmented reality experiences. It's basically different combinations of completely enclosed digital worlds, and digital graphics overlaid on the real world.
At first, I wasn’t sold on the idea of titanium being used in phone chassis, dismissing it as a bit of a marketing gimmick rather than a truly useful feature. But then I spent time with the iPhone 15 Pro Max, Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, and then their successors, the iPhone 16 Pro Max and Galaxy S25 Ultra, made me a titanium convert
My 180-degree turn in opinion about titanium stems from my habit of not using cases for flagship phones, as part of my appreciation for slick industrial design. This doesn't mix with an inherent clumsiness and bad luck that often sees these expensive phones take a plunge towards hard floors and surfaces in one way or another.
Those with a stainless steel chassis would tend to chip, dent, and scratch, but the aforementioned titanium-sporting phones benefit hugely from the toughness of the metal and basically shrug off the accidental battering I give them.
So it’s my hope that more phones, including the likely upcoming Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 make use of titanium.
However, despite its toughness and relative lightness, the rumored iPhone 17 Air will eschew titanium for an aluminium frame, all with the idea of maximising thinness and lightness. We’ve heard this rumor a few times, with the latest tip coming from the Korean-language yeux112‘s blog.
The blog, which supposedly has insider or supply chain information, claims aluminum will be used for the frame of the iPhone 17 Air, as toughness takes a back seat in favour of lightness.
Leaving me alumi-numb
(Image credit: Future)
Having recently been at a wedding, I’m all for thinner and lighter phones that can help me avoid unwanted bulges in my suit (stop laughing at the back). But I don’t want this to come at the expense of toughness, so the idea of aluminum in the iPhone 17 Air has me raising a wary eyebrow.
I’ve since embraced titanium for the larger Max phones as the lighter weight makes the larger phones easier to handle one-handed. But much lighter would run the risk of making these flagship Apple phones feel potentially cheaper than their list prices.
That being said, Apple can still be innovative from time to time, and I’d not be surprised if the Cupertino crew is working on some form of alloy or design that’ll thread the line between a super-light and thin phone and one that’ll not be ruined by the odd fall.
We’ve seen Apple do that with its Ceramic Shield glass, so perhaps we could see the advent of ‘Aluminium Armor’ with the iPhone 17 Air; time will tell, and it'll likely be at a September Apple event.
Today, TCL announced pricing and availability for its new QM8K series mini-LED TVs. The latest models replace last year’s flagship TCL QM851G, one of the best TVs TechRadar tested in 2024, and provide “up to 35% more dimming zones and up to 65% higher peak brightness” than the mid-range TCL QM7K series, according to the company.
The new TVs will be sold in 65- to 98-inch screen sizes, with the 65- and 85-inch models available now, and the 75- and 98-inch models arriving next month. Pricing for the QM8K series is as follows:
65-inch QM8K: $2,299.99
75-inch QM8K: $2,999.99
85-inch QM8K: $3,799.99
98-inch QM8K: $6,499.99
A key feature of the QM8K series is TCL’s new CrystGlow WHVA Panel with ZeroBorder. This new panel design boasts an anti-reflective coating to reduce screen glare along with an ultra-wide viewing angle that TCL claims “virtually eliminates color shift, with a 40% wider color viewing angle” than last year’s QM851G series.
ZeroBorder refers to the vanishingly narrow 3-4mm width between the TV’s edge and the display in the QM8K series, a design feature that TCL achieved using a one-piece aerospace-grade aluminum alloy mold and anodized ceramic film to stabilize the display panel.
Another QM8K feature is TCL’s Halo Control System. This uses a new “Super High Energy” LED chip, along with a “Super Condensed” micro lens, 23-bit backlight controller, and a Dynamic Light Algorithm to enhance color accuracy and reduce mini-LED backlight “halo” artifacts. Helping in this regard is the increased number of backlight local dimming zones in the QM8K series, with up to 3,500 in the 98-inch model.
TCL QM8K series TVs have a 144Hz native refresh rate and FreeSync Premium Pro for gaming. They support both Dolby Vision and HDR10+ high dynamic range formats and feature Audio by Bang & Olufsen, with upfiring drivers in the TV to deliver Dolby Atmos and DTS Virtual:X sound.
Google TV is used in the QM8K series as a smart TV platform, and it features an enhanced GUI, hands-free voice control, and an Art Mode with AI Art. QM8K series TVs also feature a built-in ATSC 3.0 tuner for NextGen TV broadcasts.
Ultra-wide viewing angle: a welcome addition
A new ultra-wide viewing angle feature in the QM8K series could make it a perfect TV for sports viewing(Image credit: Future)
One of the biggest weaknesses of mini-LED and regular LED TVs is off-axis uniformity. This essentially means that both picture contrast and colors shift when viewing the TV from off-center seats, so that a viewer seated anywhere other than directly in front of the screen will experience reduced picture quality.
When I reviewed the TCL QM851G, I found its picture quality to be fantastic overall, with one main exception: off-axis uniformity. To quote from the review, the QM851G’s “colors and contrast were both diminished when viewing from far off-center seats.” This was the key reason I gave it a 4.5 instead of a 5-star rating for picture quality, and it was the one point that held it back from getting a full endorsement as a recommended TV for sports viewing.
The best OLED TVs don’t suffer from the same off-axis uniformity issue, and some of the best mini-LED TVs also implement features to expand the viewing angle. TCL’s specs for the QM8K indicate that it will have a 40% wider viewing angle, so I’m hopeful this new model will provide a vast improvement when it comes to off-center viewing.
TechRadar will soon be reviewing the TCL QM8K, so we’ll have more to say about the matter very shortly.
OnePlus 13s is all set to make its India and global debut soon. It is confirmed to be the first compact smartphone from the China-based original equipment manufacturer (OEM) as well as the first ‘s’ branded model in its lineup. With just 10 days to go until its launch, we already know several details about the upcoming handset. Here’s everything we know about it...
OnePlus 13s is all set to make its India and global debut soon. It is confirmed to be the first compact smartphone from the China-based original equipment manufacturer (OEM) as well as the first ‘s’ branded model in its lineup. With just 10 days to go until its launch, we already know several details about the upcoming handset. Here’s everything we know about it...
KnowBe4 is warning of a new phishing campaign leveraging Google AppSheets' workflow automation
The emails are spoofing Facebook and harvesting login credentials
The attackers can grab session tokens, as well
Cybercriminals are abusing a legitimate Google service to bypass email protection mechanisms and deliver phishing emails straight to people’s inboxes.
Cybersecurity researchers KnowBe4, who first spotted the attacks, have warned the crooks are using Google AppSheet, a no-code application development platform for mobile and web apps, and through its workflow automation were able to send emails using the "noreply@appsheet.com" address.
The phishing emails are mimicking Facebook, and are designed to trick people into giving away their login credentials, and 2FA codes, for the social media platform.
Keeper is a cybersecurity platform primarily known for its password manager and digital vault, designed to help individuals, families, and businesses securely store and manage passwords, sensitive files, and other private data.
It uses zero-knowledge encryption and offers features like two-factor authentication, dark web monitoring, secure file storage, and breach alerts to protect against cyber threats.
The emails, which were sent in-bulk and on a fairly large scale, were coming from a legitimate source, successfully bypassing Microsoft and Secure Email Gateways (SEGs) that rely on domain reputation and authentication checks (SPF, DKIM, DMARC).
Furthermore, since AppSheets can generate unique IDs, each email was slightly different, which also helped bypass traditional detection systems.
The emails themselves spoofed Facebook. The crooks tried to trick victims into thinking they infringed on someone’s intellectual property, and that their accounts were due to be deleted within 24 hours.
Unless, of course, they submit an appeal through a conveniently placed “Submit an Appeal” button in the email.
Clicking on the button leads the victim to a landing page impersonating Facebook, where they can provide their login credentials and 2FA codes, which are then relayed to the attackers.
The page is hosted on Vercel which, KnowBe4 says, is a “reputable platform known for hosting modern web applications”. This further strengthens the entire campaign’s credibility.
The attack has a few additional contingencies. The first attempt at logging in returns a “wrong password” result - not because the victim typed in the wrong credential - but in order to confirm the submission.
Also, the 2FA codes that are provided are immediately submitted to Facebook and in return - the crooks grab a session token which grants them persistence even after a password change.
Like its predecessor, season 2 of HBO's TV adaptation has been appointment viewing for all of us over the past seven weeks. And, as the dust settles on its near-50-minute finale, I imagine you've got some big questions about what happened and the show's future.
So, how does The Last of Us season 2 end? Are there any end credits scenes? And when do we think season 3 will arrive worldwide? I'll aim to answer those questions below, but bear in mind that full spoilers immediately follow forThe Last of Us' season 2 finale. Make sure you've watched it before you proceed.
The most unexpected of those, and arguably the most shocking one since Joel's demise in season 2 episode 2, is Jesse's. The close friend of Ellie and Dina's ex-boyfriend (and father of Dina's unborn child) is killed by Abby when she single-handedly storms the Seattle theater that's been Ellie and Dina's base of operations since this season's fourth episode.
Jesse's death probably won't shock those who have played The Last of Us Part II, aka the Naughty Dog video game season 2 is based on. And if you'd been paying attention to the foreshadowing throughout season 2's final episode, such as Jesse constantly expressing his wish to get out of Seattle in one piece, I doubt you would've been stunned by his passing, either.
Mel and Owen are two of three big casualties in The Last of Us season 2 finale(Image credit: HBO)
But why does Abby kill him? The reason is simple: Ellie accidentally killed Owen and Mel, two members of Abby's party who helped her track down and murder Joel in episode 2. A vengeful Abby, then, wants revenge for Ellie murdering two of her closest friends.
Having learned of Abby's location from Nora in episode 5 – that being, Seattle's aquarium not too far from the city's unmissable Ferris wheel – Ellie infiltrates the building and encounters Owen and Mel while searching for Abby.
Still traumatized from how much she tortured Nora two episodes ago, Ellie claims she won't shoot Owen and Mel if they tell her where Abby is now. Owen initially refuses, but to buy himself and Mel some time, he eventually agrees to show Ellie where she can find Abby on a map.
However, as Owen approaches the map on a table, he makes a move to grab a handgun to shoot Ellie first. Unfortunately for Owen, Ellie's survival instincts kick in and she shoots him first.
Three down, two to go, eh Ellie?(Image credit: HBO)
The bullet passes through Owen's neck, killing him instantly. After exiting the back of Owen's throat, it hits Mel, who's standing behind him. The bullet slices her neck, nicking an artery in the process, which results in Mel collapsing and bleeding out.
Ordinarily, this would be a tragic accident in its own right – after all, Mel was unarmed and made no attempt to harm Ellie. However, Mel makes things even worse for Ellie (and, by proxy, us as viewers) before she dies by revealing she's heavily pregnant.
If Ellie felt incredible guilt and shame over what she'd done to Nora, she feels 50 times worse over not only taking Mel's life, but also that of her innocent unborn child. It's a moment that hits home even harder when you consider how much danger Ellie has put a pregnant Dina in since the pair left Jackson, Wyoming, too.
Abby tracks down Ellie and company to get revenge for Mel and Owen's deaths(Image credit: HBO)
Jesse, Owen, and Mel aren't the only casualties of season 2 episode 7 – well, that's what The Last of Us wants you to think. One of the finale's last shots shows Abby pointing her sidearm at an unarmed Ellie, who shouts "no no no!" before the screen cuts to black as a shot is fired.
There's no way that the hit Max show just bumped off another of its main characters in Ellie, right? In short: no, she doesn't die. Ellie is the protagonist of this TV series and The Last of Us Part II. Spoilers notwithstanding, her story is far from over in HBO's live-action adaptation.
So, who fired the shot that we hear? I'm not going to ruin that now. You'll just have to wait for season 3 (more on this later) to arrive. Or, you know, you could watch a playthrough of The Last of Us 2 on YouTube if you want an answer ASAP.
Is there a mid-credits scene in The Last of Us season 2 episode 7?
As of season 2 episode 7, Dina is still alive(Image credit: Liane Hentscher/HBO)
There's no mid-credits scene to stick around for.
This season's final scene doesn't count as one, either. Sure, it drops a big hint about how season 3 will begin (more on this shortly), but it's a brief scene that takes place before the end credits start to roll. So, it can't be classed as a traditional mid-credits stinger.
Does The Last of Us season 2's final episode have a post-credits scene?
Expect to see more of Isaac in The Last of Us' third season(Image credit: Liane Hentscher/HBO)
Nope. The Last of Us season 2 doesn't have a post-credits scene, either. Based on how the show's latest episode ends, it doesn't need one.
When will The Last of Us season 3 be released?
Trying to get word on when season 3 will make its worldwide debut like...(Image credit: Liane Hentscher/HBO)
It's likely that work has been going on behind the scenes on season 3 for some time. Indeed, I'd be surprised if the show's chief creative team hasn't been penning its scripts, location scouting, and conducting other pre-production elements for months at this point.
Nevertheless, with filming yet to begin on The Last of Us season 3, I suspect it'll be mid-2027 at the earliest before it launches worldwide.
What does The Last of Us' season 2 finale tell us about the plot of season 3?
Season 3's first few episodes will jump back in time to depict events from Abby's viewpoint(Image credit: HBO)
Season 2 episode 7's final scene suggests that next season will give us an entirely different perspective on the events that play out during Ellie and Dina's first 72 hours in Seattle.
After the screen cuts to black in this season's finale, many viewers might have expected the credits to roll, thereby leaving us on a cliffhanger.
Instead, a new scene begins seconds later, reuniting us with Abby as she's woken up by Manny. He tells her that "they" won't be happy if she keeps them waiting, to which Abby replies she'll be there in five minutes.
Once she's fully come to, Abby steps out onto a balcony overlooking a football stadium that's been repurposed as a headquarters for the Isaac-led antagonistic faction known as the Washington Liberation Front (WLF). After she surveys the scene, Abby heads back inside as the words 'Seattle, Day One' appear in the bottom left-hand corner of the screen.
We'll witness Ellie's first 72 hours in Seattle from Abby's perspective next season(Image credit: HBO)
This is the same location and time stamp that appeared in season 2 episode 4 when Ellie and Dina first arrive in Seattle. So, The Last of Us season 3's first few episodes, if not the entirety of next season, will travel back in time and cover the same three-day period in the US Pacific Northwest city through Abby's eyes.
That won't be a surprise to those who have played The Last of Us Part II. As the deuteragonist of the aforementioned video game, Abby was a playable character for half of the story depicted in the second entry of Naughty Dog's acclaimed and multi-award-winning game franchise. That means her side of the Seattle-based story, which runs concurrently to Ellie's, will be brought to life in season 3 of HBO's TV adaptation.
There's a lot of ground to cover in the Abby-centric part of the story, too. What were Owen and Mel planning to do before Ellie interrupted them? Who's the father of Mel's baby? How did Abby know where to find Ellie and co. in Seattle? What convinced Isaac to choose Abby as the WLF's new leader? Why does Isaac believe the WLF's current leadership is set to perish during the assault on the Seraphites' main headquarters? And does Manny meet the same fate as Owen, Mel, and Nora at Ellie's or someone else's hands, or is he still alive somewhere?
These questions will need answering in season 3 and beyond if The Last of Us officially ends with its rumored four-season plan. I could provide more details now, but again, I don't want to spoil anything significant about Ellie and Abby's journeys from this point on in the story. So, unless you scour the internet for answers now, you'll have to wait until season 3 arrives for them.
Intel’s Arc Pro B60 Dual offers pro-grade memory at a fraction of Nvidia’s price
This dual-GPU rig from Maxsun delivers workstation power
Each GPU gets one DisplayPort and one HDMI, avoiding OS overload in multi-GPU workstations
At Computex 2025, Maxsun unveiled a striking new entry in the AI hardware space: the Intel Arc Pro B60 Dual GPU, a graphics card pairing two 24GB B60 chips for a combined 48GB of memory.
Servethehomeclaims Maxsun envisions these cards powering dense workstation builds with up to four per system, yielding as much as 192GB of GPU memory in a desktop-class machine.
This development appears to have Intel's implicit approval, suggesting the company is looking to gain traction in the AI GPU market.
A dual-GPU card built for AI memory demands
The Arc Pro B60 Dual GPU is not designed for gaming. Instead, it focuses on AI, graphics, and virtualization tasks, offering a power-efficient profile.
Each card draws between 240W and 300W, keeping power and thermal demands within reach for standard workstation setups.
Unlike some alternatives, this card uses a blower-style cooler rather than a passive solution, helping it remain compatible with conventional workstation designs. That matters for users who want high-end performance without building custom cases or cooling systems.
Still, the architecture has trade-offs. The card relies on x8 PCIe lanes per GPU, bifurcated from a x16 connector. This simplifies design and installation but limits bandwidth compared to full x16 cards.
Each GPU also includes just one DisplayPort and one HDMI output. That design choice keeps multi-GPU setups manageable and avoids hitting OS-level limits, older Windows versions, for example, may have trouble handling more than 32 active display outputs in a single system.
The card’s most intriguing feature may be its pricing. With single-GPU B60 cards reportedly starting around $375 MSRP, the dual-GPU version could land near $1,000.
If that estimate holds, Maxsun’s card would represent a major shift in value. For comparison, Nvidia’s RTX 6000 Ada, with the same 48GB of VRAM, sells for over $5,500. Two of those cards can push costs north of $18,000.
Even so, Intel’s performance in professional applications remains an open question. Many creative professionals still favor Nvidia for its mature drivers and better software optimization.
After many months of speculation, Google finally showed off its still-early-day Android XR smart glasses prototype. It was an impressive live demo, with a live translation portion that went off well but not without hitches. Still, it got the crowd at Google I/O going, and right after that opening keynote wrapped, I strolled around the Shoreline Amphitheater to find a pair to try.
Much like my time with Project Moohan, the prototype Android XR headset that Google and Samsung are working on, I only spent about five minutes with these prototype glasses. And no, it wasn’t a sleek frame made by Warby Parker or a wild one from Gentle Monsters – instead, it was the pair Google demoed on-stage, the prototype Android XR glasses made by Samsung.
As you can see above, much like Meta Ray-Bans and unlike Snapchat Spectacles (the first gen), these prototypes look like standard black frames. They're a bit thicker on either the left or right stems, but they’re also loaded with tech – though not in a way that screams it from the outside.
It was a short, pretty rushed demo, but certainly a compelling one.
(Image credit: Jacob Krol/Future)
The tech here is mostly hidden – there is a screen baked into the lens, which, when worn, appears as a little box when it’s showing something larger. Otherwise, when I first turned the glasses on, I saw the time and the weather hovering at the top of my field of vision.
When I pressed the button on the right stem to capture a photo, it almost flashed transparently larger in my field of vision. Neat and a bit more present way of capturing than on the screen-less Meta Ray-Bans.
These are both cool, and during the keynote, Google also shared that the screens could be used for messaging, calls, and translating as well, but I didn’t get to try that. While I couldn’t ask for directions myself, a Google rep within my demo was able to toss up what navigation would like, and this feature has me more excited about smart glasses with a screen built-in.
Why? Well, it was that the experience of navigating doesn’t get in the way of my field of view – I can simply still look straight forward and see at the top that in 500-feet or 50-feet that I need to make a right onto a specific avenue. I don’t need to look down at my phone or glance at my wrist, it’s all housed in just one device.
If I need more details or want to see my route, I could glance down to see a mini version of the map, which moved as I moved my head. If I wore these in NYC, I could walk normally and glance at the top to see directions, but when safely stopped and not in the way of others, I could look down to see my full route. That’s pretty neat to me.
(Image credit: Jacob Krol/Future)
The projected screen itself had good-enough quality, though I’m not sure how it performs in direct sunlight, as I tested these in a little room that Google had constructed. It’s important to remember that this is still a prototype – Google has several brands onboard to produce these, but there isn’t an exact timeframe. Developers will be able to start developing and testing by the end of the year, though.
This year, the Project Moohan headset, which also runs Android XR, will arrive. Samsung will ship the headset in a to-be-revealed final version, which could build support from third parties and let Google get more feedback on the platform.
Gemini, Google’s very wise AI assistant, blew me away on Project Moohan and was equally compelling on the Android XR glasses. I asked it for the weather, and got it to give me an audio report of the next few days, had it analyze a replica of a painting, and even look at a book, tell me the reviews, and where I could purchase it.
That power of having Gemini in my frame has me really excited for the future of the category – it’s the audio responses, the connection to the Google ecosystem, and how it plays with the onboard screen. It remains to be seen how Samsung’s final design might look, but it will likely sit alongside several other Android XR-powered smart glasses from the likes of Warby Parker, X-Real, and Gentle Monster, among others.
I’ve long worn Meta Ray-Bans and enjoy those for snapping unique shots or recording POVs like walking my dog Rosie or riding an attraction at a Disney Park. Similarly, I really enjoyed the original version of the Snapchat Spectacles, but the appeal wore off. Those both did only a short – or in the case of the Spectacles, very short – list of functions, but Android XR as a platform feels a heck of a lot more powerful, even from a short five-minute window.
While the design didn’t sell me on Samsung’s prototype, I have high hopes for the Warby Parker ones. Seeing how Gemini’s smarts can fit into such a small frame and how a screen can be genuinely useful but not overly distracting really has me excited. I have a feeling not all of the Android XR glasses will appeal to everyone, but with enough entries, I’m sure one of them will pair form with function in a correct balance.
Gemini in glasses feels less like the future, and considering this new entry, my eyes are set to see what Meta's does next and what Apple's much-rumored entry into the world of smart glasses will look like.
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Nano SSD delivers 512GB storage and fingerprint security in a tiny size
Works with iPhone, Android, Mac, and gaming devices, without extra software
Drop-tested, IP65 rated, and supports 4K video on iPhone Pro
Twopan has launched the Nano SSD, a compact USB-C storage device with a built-in fingerprint reader, a feature we’d love to see more storage makers offer.
Weighing just 5g and the size of a stick of gum, the Twopan Nano SSD measures 20 x 13 x 5mm and offers 512GB of high-speed storage in a keychain-friendly design.
The product’s main appeal is, naturally, the biometric security it offers. The device supports up to 20 fingerprints and doesn't require apps or software. Twopan says plug it in and it just works.
Broad compatibility
The Nano SSD connects via a USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 port and will work with devices like iPhone 15/16 Pro, MacBook Pro, iPad Air, Steam Deck, PS5, and Canon and Sony cameras that support USB-C file transfer.
It supports direct 4K and HD recording on the newest iPhone Pro models using HEVC (H.265) at 60fps, making it a good choice for content creators working in high-resolution formats.
It is also compatible with Android phones from Samsung and Google, offering wide usability without the need for adapters or extra cables.
Twopan says it fits into phone cases that are 3mm thick or less, making it even easier to use on the go without removing protection.
Despite its tiny size, the Nano SSD delivers up to 450MB/s read and write speeds. It’s water and dust resistant with an IP65 rating and is drop-tested for up to 10 meters. The casing is made from aluminum and shockproof plastic, offering additional durability for users who travel or work outdoors.
Twopan Nano SSD is currently live on Kickstarter with a retail price around $99. The creators were seeking $1,277 in funding and managed to pull in over $197,000 from more than 1,600 backers. Shipping is expected in August 2025.
Like most crowdfunded hardware, there’s always a chance for delays or changes. But if it delivers on promises, this could well be one of the most secure portable drives around.
Minisforum reveals Ryzen-powered rack server which could rewrite AMD’s playbook entirely
Ryzen in the rack? AMD’s clean product lines might never be the same again
A mobile chip in a server chassis - Minisforum’s MS-S1 Max isn’t playing by the rules
Minisforum has announced what it calls a game-changer for AI deployment in compact computing environments: the MS-S1 Max, a 2U rackmount system powered by AMD’s Ryzen AI Max+ 395.
Minisforum says this system is designed to "revolutionize your AI workflow," but it marks an unusual departure from established norms.
While its 3.2-liter form factor and all-in-one design are drawing praise for efficiency, the core configuration raises uncomfortable questions for AMD.
Minisforum’s approach threatens AMD’s server ecosystem
Minisforum has opted not to use AMD’s EPYC processors, designed explicitly for server tasks, and instead fitted what is effectively a mobile-class chip into a server chassis.
Although the MS-S1 Max is marketed as the best SMB server and even hints at broader enterprise ambitions, it’s difficult to ignore that this is a repurposing of hardware intended for a different context.
The Ryzen AI Max+ 395 is not a server CPU by design. It’s optimized for client workloads, featuring integrated Radeon graphics and an AI NPU.
What it offers, however, is a cost-effective and power-efficient solution for companies seeking local AI inference or the ability to run large models like DeepSeek 70B without the overhead of traditional infrastructure.
That edge makes it appealing to universities, labs, and AI startups, but it also turns the system into a wildcard in AMD’s carefully managed product segmentation. This unconventional use could complicate AMD’s broader strategy. EPYC chips are built for reliability, scalability, and intensive server workloads, and they command higher margins.
A surge of mini PC makers embedding consumer-grade Ryzen chips into rackmount systems might blur the line between consumer and enterprise offerings.
Still, the MS-S1 Max’s value proposition is hard to ignore. By delivering strong on-chip graphics and directing substantial memory bandwidth to its GPU, it offers a local AI engine at a fraction of the cost of traditional server gear.
That said, the catch lies in support, reliability, and long-term performance. Ryzen chips, while powerful, lack ECC memory support and validated server-grade features.
This makes them a questionable fit for mission-critical deployments, and puts AMD in a tough position. If demand grows, AMD may be forced to either restrict such uses or embrace them, potentially undermining its EPYC business.
This mobile workstation is expected to launch in the second half of the year.
TeamGroup P35S SSD can wipe your data permanently and irreversibly with a few clicks
Designed for spies, journalists, and execs, this SSD values secrecy over raw performance numbers
Accidental erasure is a real concern with hardware that erases data in two simple motions
In a tech landscape where external drives often blur into a sea of similar features and designs, TeamGroup’s new portable SSD takes a sharp detour into espionage territory.
The T-Create Expert P35S Destroyed Portable SSD introduces something previously unheard of in the mainstream consumer market: a one-click data destruction mechanism.
While the concept may sound like something pulled straight from a spy thriller, TeamGroup says the device is intended for professionals who handle sensitive or classified information.
A self-destruct SSD that promises true data erasure
This external SSD stands out thanks to its patented “physical chip destruction circuit.”
Unlike standard data wipes, this feature claims to electrically destroy the data stored on the drive, making it completely irretrievable.
Triggered by a two-step process TeamGroup calls an “anti-mistouch” system, users must both click and slide to activate the wipe.
It’s not exactly a big red button, but the dramatic undertone is part of the appeal.
The P35S, which weighs just 42 grams and measures 90 x 40 x 18 mm, offers 1,000MB/s transfer speeds via a USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C port.
This led to the bold “transfer 10GB in just 10 seconds - ready for anything” slogan on TeamGroup’s display at Computex 2025.
While it won’t top charts for the best SSD in terms of performance alone, it offers enough throughput for on-the-go file handling.
What’s most notable is the P35S’s target audience. TeamGroup references users such as journalists, corporate executives, and government officials, people who might need to dispose of confidential data instantly.
“Designed for end-users who carry highly confidential documents, the SSD prevents data breaches and ensures that personal and confidential information remains protected under all circumstances,” the company says.
There’s even a nod toward “defense use,” which, depending on your level of cynicism, could either suggest genuine intent or feel like a PR stretch, especially in light of recent high-profile data mishandling cases.
The SSD’s compact size and data wipe feature make it easy to picture in the hands of an undercover agent or whistleblower.
But in practical terms, it may also raise concerns about accidental erasure, especially for users prone to fidgeting. That’s one reason I’d love to test this device myself.
This isn't likely to be a top choice for gamers or media creators, but for users who prioritize security over speed, it may offer real value.
Dell Pro Max Plus laptop is the first to feature an enterprise-grade discrete NPU
It features a Qualcomm AI 100 PC Inference Card with 32 AI-cores and 64GB memory
This offers the opportunity to carry out high-intensity AI tasks, even on the move
Dell has unveiled an AI PC with a never-before-seen feature it hopes will spur on the next levels of productivity.
Revealed at Dell Technologies World 2025, the new Dell Pro Max Plus laptop is the first to feature an enterprise-grade discrete NPU, offering the opportunity to carry out high-intensity AI tasks even on the move.
The mobile workstation features a Qualcomm AI 100 PC Inference Card with 32 AI-cores and 64GB memory, which Dell says should be more than enough to handle the needs of AI engineers and data scientists deploying large models for edge inferencing.
“Personal productivity is being reinvented by AI,” Dell said, “the install base of a billion and half PCs is ageing, and it’s being replaced with AI innovation.”
“The Windows 10 end of life is coming, and we are ready - Dell is the leader in commercial AI PCs, and we’re further distancing ourselves from the competition.”
The CEO highlighted the new Dell Pro Max device during his keynote address, noting it would be ideal for developers and scientists, offering up to 20 petaflops of performance due to embedded Nvidia GB300 hardware, and up to 800GB of memory - enough to run and train models with a trillion parameters.
“Today’s PCs are becoming AI workstations - blazing fast, all-day battery life powered by NPU and GPU innovation," Dell declared.
Intel’s four-year-old Optane P5800X still outpaces the SN8100 in real-world speed tests
SanDisk’s new WD Black SN8100 PCIe Gen5 SSD is fast, efficient, and engineered to meet the demands of gamers and power users alike.
The drive uses a PCIe Gen5 x4 interface and is available in 1TB, 2TB, and 4TB capacities. Built around SanDisk's in-house 8-channel controller and BiCS 3D TLC NAND, it supports read speeds of up to 14.5 GB/s and write speeds up to 12.7 GB/s, placing it among the fastest Gen5 drives currently available.
However, despite the SN8100’s cutting-edge design and impressive benchmarks, Intel’s now-defunct, four-year-old Optane P5800X still holds the crown as the fastest SSD in real-world use.
Benchmarks suggest top speeds - but not across the board
In synthetic benchmarks like CrystalDiskMark and ATTO, the SN8100 breaks lab records for sequential throughput and random reads, reaching up to 2.3 million IOPS.
According to TweakTown, “this SSD is like none other; it’s at least 20% more powerful than any flash-based SSD we’ve ever encountered.”
It also demonstrates notable efficiency, consuming just 7 watts under load and requiring no active cooling, making it a serious contender for best SSD or the best portable SSD for enthusiast builds.
Still, synthetic benchmarks don’t always reflect real-world performance. In practical transfer tests, the SN8100 ranked ninth overall, indicating that while it's extremely fast, it's not without limitations, and it doesn't dethrone the Intel Optane P5800X.
Launched in 2021, the P5800X remains unmatched in real-world responsiveness and latency. While its sequential read speeds top out at 7.2 GB/s - slower than the SN8100 - its random read/write IOPS exceed 4.5 million, and latency frequently drops below 10 microseconds. That’s where it truly shines.
Flash-based SSDs like the SN8100 still rely on garbage collection and page-level management, leading to occasional latency spikes during small, random workloads. In contrast, the P5800X maintains consistent performance under heavy load, with no significant dips, a key reason why it’s still regarded as the fastest SSD ever made.
That said, the SN8100 is an impressive drive in its own right. It's a customized version of Silicon Motion’s SM2508 controller, enhanced with proprietary technologies like nCache 4.0 and WD Black Gaming Mode.
It also fits into the Sony PlayStation 5’s expansion slot, achieving read speeds of 6,550 MB/s in that setup, well above the console’s minimum requirement. However, with a price tag of $280 for the 2TB model, it clearly belongs in the premium tier.
If you’ve ever wondered how much one of these giant-capacity SSDs might set you back, the answer is: maybe not quite as much as you’d expect, as although early estimates placed its price close to $14,000, but you can actually pick up the drive from Tech-America for a much more affordable $12,399.
Obviously, this isn’t a drive for your typical PC rig - it uses a PCIe 4.0 interface and comes in U.2 (available now) and E1.L (expected later this year) form factors. It’s aimed at enterprise storage environments handling large-scale AI, machine learning, and data-intensive workloads.
Longer lasting QLC
The drive is built with 192-layer QLC NAND. With endurance rated at 0.60 drive writes per day and a total of 134.3 petabytes written over five years, the 122.88TB model is designed to last longer than earlier QLC offerings.
Solidigm, a US-based subsidiary of SK Hynix, reportedly tested the drive under extreme conditions. Running 32KB random writes at full load, the drive operated continuously for five years and retained around 5 percent of its life.
Performance claims include up to 930,000 IOPS for 4K random reads and 7.4GBps for sequential reads.
Solidigm markets its large SSD as a solution to space and power constraints in data centers, claiming that replacing traditional hybrid systems with its all-QLC drives could reduce rack usage from nine to one and cut power consumption by around 90 percent.
The drive joins other high-capacity SSDs announced in 2024, including models from Phison, Samsung, and Western Digital. Phison’s SSD supports PCIe Gen5 and offers faster peak throughput, though the D5-P5336 delivers a higher endurance rating and greater storage density.
