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PTC Patches Critical Windchill and FlexPLM Flaw That Could Enable Remote Code Execution
Nov 12, 2026

PTC Patches Critical Windchill and FlexPLM Flaw That Could Enable Remote Code Execution

PTC has released patches for a new critical vulnerability impacting Windchill and FlexPLM software that, if successfully exploited, could result in remote code execution. The security flaw, tracked as CVE-2026-126325, carries a CVSS v4 score of 9.2 out of a maximum of 10.0. It has been described as a case of improper input validation and deserialization of untrusted data that could result in


Nov 12, 2026

Microsoft Bing’s New Extension Brings Back Traditional Search, Lets Users Turn Off AI Answers

Microsoft Bing has introduced a new way for users to control whether they see AI-generated answers while searching on the web. According to the company, users will have the option to switch between AI-powered summaries and traditional search results, depending on their preferences. The feature is said to be available through a new browser extension for Google Chrome a...


Nov 12, 2026

Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra, Galaxy S27 Pro and Galaxy S27+ Leaked Dummy Unit Images Suggest Significant Design Overhaul

Samsung Galaxy S27+, Galaxy S27 Pro, and Galaxy S27 Ultra dummy units have been spotted in leaked images, revealing their design. The image shows the three handsets with a flat rear panel. The Ultra and Pro models could sport a horizontal rear camera module with four camera cutouts, while missing an LED flash. On the other hand, the Samsung Galaxy S27+ appears with a ...


Who was Madhava? How an Indian mathematician unravelled infinity centuries before Newton
Nov 12, 2026

Who was Madhava? How an Indian mathematician unravelled infinity centuries before Newton

Centuries before Newton and Leibniz, Indian mathematician Madhava of Kerala pioneered infinite series to calculate pi and trigonometric functions. His 14th-century discoveries laid important foundations for mathematical analysis and were preserved by the Kerala School.


Xiaomi 18 Pro Series launch on November 17: Watch S5, Smart Band 11, Clip TWS and 4 smart home devices confirmed
Nov 12, 2026

Xiaomi 18 Pro Series launch on November 17: Watch S5, Smart Band 11, Clip TWS and 4 smart home devices confirmed

Xiaomi will launch the Watch S5 41mm, Smart Band 11, Clip TWS earbuds and four smart home appliances globally on November 17, alongside the Xiaomi 18 Pro series. The lineup will also include a new robot vacuum cleaner, expanding the company's wearable, audio and smart home portfolio.


Nov 12, 2026

Realme to Expand Its After-Sales Service Network to Over 670 Centres in India With Oppo’s Existing Infrastructure

Realme has announced the expansion of the after-sales service network in India. It is expanding its existing after-sales service network to more than 670 centres in over 550 Indian cities. The expansion is scheduled to come into force on November 16. The tech firm said that it has tapped Oppo’s existing after-sales infrastructure to expand its presence in the countr...


Nov 12, 2026

Oppo Reno 17 Series Chipsets, Key Features Confirmed Ahead of November 16 Launch

Oppo has confirmed key specifications of the Reno 17 and Reno 17 Pro ahead of their China launch. The two phones will feature different Qualcomm and MediaTek chipsets, dedicated touch and communication chips, and support for 120fps gaming. They will also run ColorOS 17 based on Android 17, with Oppo promising up to six years of smooth performance. The lineup will debu...


Nov 12, 2026

Vivo X500s Tipped to Pack 64-Megapixel Periscope Camera, Dimensity 9-Series Chip

The Vivo X500 series is all set to launch in India soon, following its debut in China and global markets recently. The rumour mill suggests that the company is developing another smartphone that could join the lineup. A tipster now claims that the purported handset, dubbed the Vivo X500s, could sport a 6.85-inch LTPO display. It is tipped to be powered by a next-gener...


Nov 12, 2026

Notion Customer Data Compromised in Fireworks AI Hack

The attackers accessed chat transcripts for fewer than 1% of Notion workspaces. Most transcripts were unattributable. The post Notion Customer Data Compromised in Fireworks AI Hack appeared first on SecurityWeek.


Burnham says climate consensus 'gone' but pledges 'new era of leadership'
Nov 12, 2026

Burnham says climate consensus 'gone' but pledges 'new era of leadership'

PM Andy Burnham was addressing delegates at the COP31 UN climate summit in Antalya, Turkey.


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