PlayStation 5 Is Getting a Wolverine Yellow Makeover, and It’ll Cost You $650
https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/playstation-5-is-getting-a-wolverine-yellow-makeover-and-itll-cost-you-650/
Fans can choose between Wolverine’s signature yellow and adamantium finishes, with preorders starting Aug. 19.
https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/playstation-5-is-getting-a-wolverine-yellow-makeover-and-itll-cost-you-650/
Fans can choose between Wolverine’s signature yellow and adamantium finishes, with preorders starting Aug. 19.
Apple’s 20th Anniversary All-Glass iPhone Is Still on the Menu, Report Says
https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/apples-20th-anniversary-all-glass-iphone-is-still-on-the-menu/
Bloomberg reported the glassy iPhone overhaul will still be released in 2027.
https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/apples-20th-anniversary-all-glass-iphone-is-still-on-the-menu/
Bloomberg reported the glassy iPhone overhaul will still be released in 2027.
NASA Is Hosting a Livestream for Perseids: How to Watch the Meteor Shower
https://www.cnet.com/science/space/nasa-livestream-perseids-meteor-shower-how-to-watch/
It kicks off at midnight on Wednesday, so grab a snack and some caffeine.
https://www.cnet.com/science/space/nasa-livestream-perseids-meteor-shower-how-to-watch/
It kicks off at midnight on Wednesday, so grab a snack and some caffeine.
Cisco Secure Firewall Adaptive Security Appliance and Secure Firewall Threat Defense Software Remote Access SSL VPN Denial of Service Vulnerability
https://sec.cloudapps.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-asaftd-vpn-dos-dzv4mQFF?vs_f=Cisco%20Security%20Advisory%26vs_cat=Security%20Intelligence%26vs_type=RSS%26vs_p=Cisco%20Secure%20Firewall%20Adaptive%20Security%20Appliance%20and%20Secure%20Firewall%20Threat%20Defense%20Software%20Remote%20Access%20SSL%20VPN%20Denial%20of%20Service%20Vulnerability%26vs_k=1
A vulnerability in the Remote Access SSL VPN service for Cisco Secure Firewall Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) Software and Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense (FTD) Software could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to cause the device to reload unexpectedly, resulting in a denial of service (DoS) condition.
This vulnerability is due to insufficient error checking when processing HTTP requests. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a crafted HTTP request to the Remote Access SSL VPN service on an affected device. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to cause the affected device to reload, resulting in a DoS condition.
Cisco has released software updates that address this vulnerability. There are no workarounds that address this vulnerability.
This advisory is available at the following link:
https://sec.cloudapps.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-asaftd-vpn-dos-dzv4mQFF
Security Impact Rating: High
CVE: CVE-2026-20349
https://sec.cloudapps.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-asaftd-vpn-dos-dzv4mQFF?vs_f=Cisco%20Security%20Advisory%26vs_cat=Security%20Intelligence%26vs_type=RSS%26vs_p=Cisco%20Secure%20Firewall%20Adaptive%20Security%20Appliance%20and%20Secure%20Firewall%20Threat%20Defense%20Software%20Remote%20Access%20SSL%20VPN%20Denial%20of%20Service%20Vulnerability%26vs_k=1
A vulnerability in the Remote Access SSL VPN service for Cisco Secure Firewall Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) Software and Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense (FTD) Software could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to cause the device to reload unexpectedly, resulting in a denial of service (DoS) condition.
This vulnerability is due to insufficient error checking when processing HTTP requests. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a crafted HTTP request to the Remote Access SSL VPN service on an affected device. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to cause the affected device to reload, resulting in a DoS condition.
Cisco has released software updates that address this vulnerability. There are no workarounds that address this vulnerability.
This advisory is available at the following link:
https://sec.cloudapps.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-asaftd-vpn-dos-dzv4mQFF
Security Impact Rating: High
CVE: CVE-2026-20349
Today’s NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for Aug. 12, #688
https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-connections-sports-edition-hints-and-answers-for-aug-12-688/
Here are hints and the answers for today’s NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle for Aug. 12, 2026.
https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-connections-sports-edition-hints-and-answers-for-aug-12-688/
Here are hints and the answers for today’s NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle for Aug. 12, 2026.
Today’s NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Wednesday, Aug. 12
https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-mini-crossword-answers-for-wednesday-aug-12/
Here are the answers for today’s NYT Mini Crossword puzzle for Aug. 12, 2026.
https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-mini-crossword-answers-for-wednesday-aug-12/
Here are the answers for today’s NYT Mini Crossword puzzle for Aug. 12, 2026.
Keep an Eye on Everything Without Lifting a Finger. The Eufy SoloCam E42 Is on Sale
https://www.cnet.com/deals/keep-an-eye-on-everything-without-lifting-a-finger-the-eufy-solocam-e42-is-on-sale/
Plus save $240 while keeping your subscription bills at absolute zero.
https://www.cnet.com/deals/keep-an-eye-on-everything-without-lifting-a-finger-the-eufy-solocam-e42-is-on-sale/
Plus save $240 while keeping your subscription bills at absolute zero.
Put Your Feet Up. The Eufy C28 Robot Vacuum and Mop Is Down to $500.
https://www.cnet.com/deals/eufy-c28-robot-vacuum-and-mop-deal/
Save 38% off on a robot with 15,000Pa suction, HydroJet roller and an all-in-one station that gives you up to 75 days of hands-free cleaning.
https://www.cnet.com/deals/eufy-c28-robot-vacuum-and-mop-deal/
Save 38% off on a robot with 15,000Pa suction, HydroJet roller and an all-in-one station that gives you up to 75 days of hands-free cleaning.
Honor Has Radically Reinvented the Phone for the Robot Age. I Played With It, and It’s Wild
https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/honor-robot-phone-launch-gimbal-camera-china/
I attended the launch of Honor’s Robot Phone in China. I’m so glad this bold device is actually going on sale.
https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/honor-robot-phone-launch-gimbal-camera-china/
I attended the launch of Honor’s Robot Phone in China. I’m so glad this bold device is actually going on sale.
AI Watermarks Coming to Claude, New Robot Vacuum Ban and Disney Plus Updates | Tech Today
https://www.cnet.com/videos/ai-watermarks-coming-to-claude-new-robot-vacuum-ban-and-disney-plus-updates-tech-today/
Wes Ott covers today’s biggest tech stories, including Claude’s new watermarks. Plus, the FCC bans foreign-made robot vacuums, and Disney Plus will add vertical videos and a free tier of membership.
https://www.cnet.com/videos/ai-watermarks-coming-to-claude-new-robot-vacuum-ban-and-disney-plus-updates-tech-today/
Wes Ott covers today’s biggest tech stories, including Claude’s new watermarks. Plus, the FCC bans foreign-made robot vacuums, and Disney Plus will add vertical videos and a free tier of membership.
Insta360 X6 Review: Without Question, the Best 360 Camera
https://www.cnet.com/tech/computing/insta360-x6-review-without-question-the-best-360-camera/
But only by a little bit.
https://www.cnet.com/tech/computing/insta360-x6-review-without-question-the-best-360-camera/
But only by a little bit.
Exclusive: New Crunchyroll Collab Brings Anime Streaming to Cars
https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/exclusive-new-crunchyroll-collab-brings-anime-streaming-to-cars/
Anime on wheels? The app will soon take entertainment on the road.
https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/exclusive-new-crunchyroll-collab-brings-anime-streaming-to-cars/
Anime on wheels? The app will soon take entertainment on the road.
Cisco Advance Notification for Publication of August 19, 2026, Security Advisories
https://sec.cloudapps.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-notice-LDquvx5d?vs_f=Cisco%20Security%20Advisory%26vs_cat=Security%20Intelligence%26vs_type=RSS%26vs_p=Cisco%20Advance%20Notification%20for%20Publication%20of%20August%2019,%202026,%20Security%20Advisories%26vs_k=1
On August 19, 2026, the Cisco Product Security Incident Response Team (PSIRT) will publish advisories to disclose security vulnerability information along with fixed software releases for the following Cisco products:
BroadWorks
Industrial Ethernet 1000 Series Switches
Packaged Contact Center Enterprise and Unified Contact Center Enterprise
RoomOS
Secure Firewall Adaptive Security Appliance
Secure Firewall Management Center
Secure Firewall Threat Defense Center
Secure Workload
Unified Intelligence Center
To fully remediate vulnerabilities to be disclosed on August 19, 2026, Cisco strongly recommends that customers upgrade to the fixed software indicated in the advisories.
For more information about changes in Cisco PSIRT vulnerability disclosure, see Strengthening the Foundation: A Predictable, Customer-Focused Response to AI-Accelerated Vulnerability Discovery (https://blogs.cisco.com/security/strengthening-the-foundation-a-predictable-customer-focused-response-to-ai-accelerated-vulnerability-discovery).
Security Impact Rating: Informational
https://sec.cloudapps.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-notice-LDquvx5d?vs_f=Cisco%20Security%20Advisory%26vs_cat=Security%20Intelligence%26vs_type=RSS%26vs_p=Cisco%20Advance%20Notification%20for%20Publication%20of%20August%2019,%202026,%20Security%20Advisories%26vs_k=1
On August 19, 2026, the Cisco Product Security Incident Response Team (PSIRT) will publish advisories to disclose security vulnerability information along with fixed software releases for the following Cisco products:
BroadWorks
Industrial Ethernet 1000 Series Switches
Packaged Contact Center Enterprise and Unified Contact Center Enterprise
RoomOS
Secure Firewall Adaptive Security Appliance
Secure Firewall Management Center
Secure Firewall Threat Defense Center
Secure Workload
Unified Intelligence Center
To fully remediate vulnerabilities to be disclosed on August 19, 2026, Cisco strongly recommends that customers upgrade to the fixed software indicated in the advisories.
For more information about changes in Cisco PSIRT vulnerability disclosure, see Strengthening the Foundation: A Predictable, Customer-Focused Response to AI-Accelerated Vulnerability Discovery (https://blogs.cisco.com/security/strengthening-the-foundation-a-predictable-customer-focused-response-to-ai-accelerated-vulnerability-discovery).
Security Impact Rating: Informational
The Pixel Watch 5 Makes One of My Favorite Watches Better, but More Expensive
https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/google-pixel-watch-5-hands-on/
Hands-on: The Pixel Watch 5’s new workout builder fills a key gap in AI coaching, but its higher prices make the case for upgrading a tougher sell.
https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/google-pixel-watch-5-hands-on/
Hands-on: The Pixel Watch 5’s new workout builder fills a key gap in AI coaching, but its higher prices make the case for upgrading a tougher sell.
I Tried Pixel 11’s New Gemini Features. One Made Me Sound Fluent in Spanish
https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/i-tried-pixel-11s-new-gemini-features/
Exclusive: I stopped by Google’s HQ to demo the Pixel 11’s new AI features and hear from the people who brought them to life.
https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/i-tried-pixel-11s-new-gemini-features/
Exclusive: I stopped by Google’s HQ to demo the Pixel 11’s new AI features and hear from the people who brought them to life.
GTA 6 Will Dominate 2026, but These Games Are Fighting for Your Attention First
https://www.cnet.com/tech/gta-6-will-dominate-2026-but-these-games-are-fighting-for-your-attention-first/
These upcoming games prove 2026 won’t just belong only to GTA 6.
https://www.cnet.com/tech/gta-6-will-dominate-2026-but-these-games-are-fighting-for-your-attention-first/
These upcoming games prove 2026 won’t just belong only to GTA 6.
I Watched Pixel 11’s Gemini Translate Videos in Real Time
https://www.cnet.com/videos/i-watched-pixel-11s-gemini-translate-videos-in-real-time/
CNET Senior Technology Reporter Abrar Al-Heeti gets a first look at the new Gemini intelligence features coming to the Google Pixel 11. In this video, we test out five upcoming capabilities designed to make finding and sharing information easier.
https://www.cnet.com/videos/i-watched-pixel-11s-gemini-translate-videos-in-real-time/
CNET Senior Technology Reporter Abrar Al-Heeti gets a first look at the new Gemini intelligence features coming to the Google Pixel 11. In this video, we test out five upcoming capabilities designed to make finding and sharing information easier.
I Tested the Pixel 11 Pro XL Camera in Paris (AI Upscaling and Camera Looks)
https://www.cnet.com/videos/i-tested-the-pixel-11-pro-xl-camera-in-paris-ai-upscaling-and-camera-looks/
Andrew Lanxon takes Google’s Pixel 11 Pro XL on a street photography walk through Paris to test its new camera features, including customizable Camera Looks, Magic Capture and 120x Super Res Zoom. Watch as he puts the Tensor G6-powered camera to the test and breaks down whether Google’s heavy AI image processing enhances or over-edits your photos.
https://www.cnet.com/videos/i-tested-the-pixel-11-pro-xl-camera-in-paris-ai-upscaling-and-camera-looks/
Andrew Lanxon takes Google’s Pixel 11 Pro XL on a street photography walk through Paris to test its new camera features, including customizable Camera Looks, Magic Capture and 120x Super Res Zoom. Watch as he puts the Tensor G6-powered camera to the test and breaks down whether Google’s heavy AI image processing enhances or over-edits your photos.
Walmart Deals of the Day: Game Like a Pro With $100 Off a Razer BlackWidow Keyboard
https://www.cnet.com/deals/walmart-deals-of-the-day-august-12-2/
Plus, $100 off the latest Apple Watch and a four-pack of Linkind smart plugs for just $7 apiece.
https://www.cnet.com/deals/walmart-deals-of-the-day-august-12-2/
Plus, $100 off the latest Apple Watch and a four-pack of Linkind smart plugs for just $7 apiece.
Pixel 11 Preorders: Save Up to $1,300 With the Best Offers From T-Mobile, Verizon, Google and More
https://www.cnet.com/news-live/pixel-11-preorder-liveblog/
The Pixel 11 is already available to preorder, and we have all the details.
https://www.cnet.com/news-live/pixel-11-preorder-liveblog/
The Pixel 11 is already available to preorder, and we have all the details.
An AI Agent Reportedly Hacked a Gym to Get Someone Into a Class
https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/an-ai-agent-reportedly-hacked-a-gym-to-get-someone-into-a-class/
AI agents will sometimes go to extreme lengths to accomplish the task you give them.
https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/an-ai-agent-reportedly-hacked-a-gym-to-get-someone-into-a-class/
AI agents will sometimes go to extreme lengths to accomplish the task you give them.