Apple continues to double down on its Formula 1 programming, following up on the box office success of its blockbuster movie by adding a dedicated channel for the racing league to the Apple TV app. This section of the streaming service hints at some of what may be coming when the F1 season begins with the kickoff event in Australia next month. The F1 channel has placeholders for practices, qualifying and the grand prix as well as a weekend warm-up show.Although it announced the five-year deal to host F1 broadcasts in the US back in October, we still haven't heard many specifics on how Apple's presentation of the race events will work. The channel has a section labeled "Event Schedule: Sky Sports," which suggests that Apple will show the commentary from Sky rather than providing its own hosts; ESPN took that approach during its tenure with the F1 broadcast rights. In addition to the forward-looking streams, Apple TV also has some videos with highlights from the 2025 season and a recap of the rule changes for 2026.If you're looking to follow Formula 1 in the 2026 season, some races will be available to watch for free. However, a F1 TV Premium streaming package is now part of an Apple TV subscription, so that's likely to be the preferred ticket for serious fans. F1TV grants access to all the zooming around you could want as well as to behind-the-scenes content like driver cams and live team radios. This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/entertainment/streaming/theres-a-dedicated-channel-for-formula-1-in-the-apple-tv-app-now-230904295.html?src=rss

A zero-click Android flaw let attackers crash phones with a specially crafted SMS messageRepeated messages could trigger reboot loops, disrupt calls, and even affect emergency connectivityGoogle patched supported Android versions, but many end-of-life devices remain permanently vulnerablePicture this: You’re talking on your Android phone when all of a sudden you just lose mobile connectivity and your phone call drops. No explanation, no notification. Soon after, it happens again. And again. At one point, the device goes into recovery mode, rebooting every minute and a half until you finally perform a factory reset.This is not a theoretical scenario - it is a real possibility, thanks to a critical-severity vulnerability in Android tracked as CVE-2026-58882. Google has patched the issue for newer versions of Android, but those who are past their end-of-life date will remain at risk.Sending an evil messageThe bug was discovered by security researcher Mark Blah and described as a zero-click denial of service (DoS) vulnerability. In more technical terms, it is an “improper validation of a header-length value” bug in Android’s WapPushOverSms.decodeWapPdu function. It was nicknamed “SMS of Death” because it can be exploited with nothing more than an SMS message, which the victims doesn’t even have to open (hence the ‘zero-click’ part). As Blah discovered, a threat actor could send a malformed eight-byte WAP Push message to an Android device’s port 2948: 01 06 88 80 80 80 00 BE. Since this is a hex message, when it gets translated into a signed 32-bit integer, it becomes -2147483648. Android can then try to allocate memory using this negative value, triggering a NegativeArraySizeException error that crashes the com.android.phone process. Since this process manages cellular functions, the call is dropped and mobile connectivity is disrupted. Even emergency services are susceptible, it was said. It gets worse. Android processes messages before they reach the inbox, meaning the victim will not be notified of the SMS and won’t even know it’s the text message that’s crashing the system. Also, some carriers will attempt to redeliver messages that never reached the inbox, extending the agony. Android also does its part by constantly trying to process messages already stored on the phone. Finally, Blah found that if a malicious actor sends 20 or more messages, they can force the device into a reboot loop. On an Android 12 device, they can force looped recovery mode, leaving factory reset as the only viable option. Patching the SMS of DeathInitially, all Android versions were affected, it was said. Google patched it for versions 14 through 17, but older devices will not be getting a patch and thus will remain at risk indefinitely. The fix is called “Fix remote DoS in decodeWapPdu”, and apparently it prevents the crashes by catching exceptions triggered when Android processes malformed text messages. It also deletes these messages from the SMS database so that they don’t trigger repeat crashes. Blah has released a proof-of-concept (PoC), showing the wider community exactly how to exploit the flaw, and BleepingComputer reported that a GitHub contributor found a way to remove the malicious message, but it requires more technical knowledge, which is something the majority of mobile phone users probably won’t have. Still, those interested in tinkering should know that it can be removed via a computer, using Android Debug Bridge (ADB). Google apparently patched the bug in its October 2026 Android security updates, but that doesn’t automatically mean all Android users are safe. Unlike Apple’s ecosystem, Android is diversified, and different manufacturers have different update cadences. Therefore, while we can assume Pixel users have likely already received this update, Samsung users, as well as those using Xiaomi, Motorola, or OnePlus devices, will probably have to wait a little longer until their manufacturers apply the fix to their devices and push the update. Still, since the PoC has been released, it’s safe to assume most Android manufacturers have already pushed their updates. Users are advised to install them as soon as possible.

YouTube says it will now let viewers dismiss the popups and video suggestions that appear at the end of videos with a new "Hide" button. These end screen popups are a standard part of most YouTube videos, but the company says it received community feedback that viewers wanted to dismiss them so they "focus on the content they're watching."

If end screens are bothering you before the video you're watching has finished, you can now tap or click on a new Hide button in the top right corner of YouTube's video player to dismiss them. It's worth noting, though, that the setting only applies to the current video you're watching, so you'll have to tap on the Hide button again for each new video you watch. Even with that small annoyance, giving viewers the option is a positive change. End screens might improve a channel or videos metrics, but when they get in the way of watching, you should be able to hide them.

Alongside this new button, YouTube is also changing an interface element on the desktop version of the video platform. Now you'll no longer see a "Subscribe" button when you hover your mouse over a video's watermark — a feature that was already redundant because of the dedicated Subscribe button under each video.

YouTube claims neither of these changes will prevent video creators from adding things like end screens or watermarks if they want to, and the tweaks themselves only have a minor effect on the views or subscriptions a channel earns. "Giving users the option to hide end screens resulted in a less than 1.5 percent decrease in views from end screens," YouTube claims. Meanwhile, "less than ~0.05 percent of all channel subscriptions come from the hover-to-subscribe functionality on the video watermark," so removing the option isn't much of a loss.This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/social-media/youtube-will-finally-let-you-hide-popups-at-the-end-of-videos-183002850.html?src=rss

Ad revenue stayed stable even though reported YouTube views dropped heavilyVolunteer filter maintainers quickly fixed the rules that caused view problemsGoogle’s vague hint about adblockers leaves creators confusedSince mid-August 2025, numerous YouTubers have reported sharp declines in their video view counts, in some cases by as much as 50%.The drops primarily affected views on computers, while numbers on televisions, tablets, and mobile phones appeared stable.YouTube has publicly stated there is “no systemic issue that is impacting creators,” but also hinted that “adblockers and other extensions can impact the accuracy of reported view counts.”Filter list changes raise questions“Viewers Using Adblockers & Other Content Blocking Tools: Adblockers and other extensions can impact the accuracy of reported view counts,” Google said.“Channels whose audiences include a higher proportion of users using such tools may see more fluctuations in traffic related to updates to these tools.”However, AdGuard, an ad-blocking company, has offered additional context to the situation.It suggested that the issue may have been linked to popular community-maintained filter lists like EasyList and uBlock’s Quick Fixes.A new filter rule added to EasyList on August 11, 2025 targeted telemetry requests thought to be tied to YouTube’s view attribution and analytics.That rule remained in place until September 10, when it was temporarily disabled.A similar change was added to uBlock’s Quick Fixes on September 10 and removed on September 17.These public updates suggest that the rules briefly interfered with how YouTube counted views.AdGuard notes that these rules never prevented anyone from watching YouTube videos and only blocked background requests linked to tracking and telemetry.This situation highlights the tension between privacy-focused tools and the functionality of online platforms.While YouTube has pursued aggressive measures against adblockers in recent years, this episode shows that filter changes can have unintended effects even without deliberate interference.It also reveals the transparency of open-source communities, which quickly corrected the issue once its impact became apparent.The filter list maintainer community is mostly volunteer-driven, juggling updates alongside other commitments.They acted quickly to disable the problematic rules, demonstrating self-regulation and responsiveness to user needs.Observers have contrasted this openness with YouTube’s limited communication, noting that the company’s hint about adblockers leaves much unexplained.Some creators remain skeptical, pointing out that ad revenue has not fallen alongside view counts, which suggests the counting mechanism, not actual viewer behavior, was disrupted.The episode feeds into a broader debate over YouTube’s relationship with adblockers.Many users are turning to these tools because they are frustrated by ads that feel irrelevant, ads they cannot skip, and worst of all, ads that last longer than the videos themselves.You might also likeWant to reach more people? These are the best email marketing servicesCheck out the best online collaboration toolsChatGPT registers huge surge in traffic as schools (and classes) resume

The big November sales season might not have officially started (it starts on November 27), but like every year, the Black Friday website builder deals have begun to go live. Already Hostinger, Ionos, Bluehost, and Network Solutions have launched price cuts ahead of the shopping event, and I'm expecting more to come online as we draw closer to the event. Below, you'll find live deals from some of the best website builders we've tested - whether you need an ecommerce hub, a general website, or a platform to showcase your photography and artwork. I'll continue updating this page as more providers launch their latest discounts for Black Friday and Cyber Monday. The best early Black Friday website builder dealsUnlimited Website Builder 2-year plan:Save 82% - now $3.49 a month (was $18.99)Big savings across Hostinger's web builder plans, but the unlimited has the eye-catching 82% off discount. 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View DealSite123 are offering 50% off their plans this Black FridaySave yourself 50% on Site123’s plans this Black Friday weekend when you sign up for the Advanced, Professional, Gold or Platinum packages. To claim this discount you need to create an account first (it’s free). This will then activate the Black Friday promotion. The Site123 Black Friday deal runs out at the end of Black Friday (24th November).Buy if:✅ You want a simple, yet functional and visually pleasing website Don't buy if:❌ You need an advanced websiteView DealSave 50% off Duda’s top White Label plan This Black Friday weekend you can grab 50% off the website builder’s top level package. This comes with a host of features including 4 websites, AWS hosting, priority support and dynamic pages. The White Label package is a great option for agencies and freelancers, including additional tools such as client management, client billing and a white labeled support portal. 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Panasonic Lumix S 100-500mm F5-7.1 O.I.S: one-minute reviewThe Lumix S 100-500mm F5-7.1 O.I.S is Panasonic's first ultra-telephoto zoom lens for the L-mount system, and an exciting prospect for photographers and videographers looking to shoot subjects at a medium to far distance.As someone who has occasionally dabbled in wildlife, sports and live music photography, I was keen to see what this lens could do paired up with a Lumix S camera, and a couple of weeks of use left me very impressed.Given its zoom range, the lens is relatively lightweight and compact, and feels reassuringly solid and well constructed. It's splash-proof and dust-proof, so I had no qualms about using it in inclement weather, and it comes with a lens hood to block unwanted sunlight and give the front element extra protection. It's also supplied with a (removeable) mount to ensure proper balance when it's mounted on a tripod.Panasonic has lavished the lens with some premium features, most notably dual-ball optical image stabilization (OIS). The company says this offers up to 7 stops of compensation, and with the lens attached to a Lumix S1R II camera I found that it was entirely possibly to shoot at 500mm handheld and achieve consistently sharp stills and video. The OIS ensured the frame barely moved in the viewfinder, suggesting some very impressive work being done by the system.(Image credit: Future | Sam Kieldsen)Other key features include some useful external controls, including a Tight-Smooth ring to adjust tension while zooming – something videographers might find very handy – and a customizable focus ring and button.Performance is very strong across the full 100-500mm range, although the maximum aperture of f/5 (at the widest end) to f/7.1 (at 500mm) may be a little slow for some users. I found I was still able to grab sharp shots at 500mm in lower light conditions with the help of the OIS, but there are faster ultra-telephotos available.The lens' optics are excellent, with good sharpness even when shooting wide open, no noticeable vignetting, and purple/green fringing kept well under control.Overall, the Panasonic Lumix S 100-500mm F5-7.1 O.I.S is a fantastic lens for any L-mount camera user who wants to shoot distant subjects with ease and at high quality. There are cheaper alternatives out there, but they're heavier – and I strongly suspect this lens outperforms them thanks to its excellent optics and OIS.Panasonic Lumix S 100-500mm F5-7.1 O.I.S: price Priced at $2,099 / £1,799 / AU$3,699Lens hood and tripod mount includedAvailable from October 2025 (Image credit: Future | Sam Kieldsen)The Panasonic Lumix S 100-500mm F5-7.1 O.I.S costs $2,099 / £1,799 / AU$3,699, and is available from October 2025 (November in Australia). The package includes a removable tripod mount and lens hood, but no storage bag.Those operating on a tight budget might baulk at the price, but you're getting a lot of lens for the money. Not only is it designed for full-frame cameras, weatherproof, and equipped with a very effective OIS setup, it's also Panasonic's first ever ultra-telephoto zoom for the L-mount system; and it's not like Lumix S shooters have a lot of alternative choices out there, especially in such a compact package. Sigma offers some competitors in its 150-600mm F5-6.3 and 60-600mm F4.5-6.3, but both lenses are much larger and heavier.Panasonic Lumix S 100-500mm F5-7.1 O.I.S specsPanasonic Lumix S 100-500mm F5-7.1 O.I.S specsType: Ultra-telephoto zoomMount:L-mountSensor: Full-frameFocal length: 100-500mmMax aperture: F5-7.1Minimum focus: 2.62ft / 0.8m to 4.92ft / 1.5mFilter size: 82mmDimensions: 7.72 x 3.62 inches / 196.1 x 92mm (excl. tripod mount)Weight: 2.83lb / 1.285kgPanasonic Lumix S 100-500mm F5-7.1 O.I.S: DesignLightweight and compact for its rangeSplash-proof and dust-proofTight-Smooth zoom ringIf you're used to wide-angle and standard zooms, the Panasonic Lumix S 100-500mm F5-7.1 O.I.S will feel like a big and heavy lens, but given its focal length range it's actually fairly compact, at just 196.1mm long when set to 100mm, and lightweight at 1,285g.To aid with balance when it's mounted on a tripod, Panasonic has thoughtfully included a metal tripod ring. This clasps around the barrel, can be rotated if you want to shoot in portrait orientation, and can be completely removed if you're shooting handheld and want to keep bulk and weight to a minimum.The lens is built to premium standards, with very little play or flex in any of the plastic or metal elements. Panasonic calls it splash-proof and dust-proof, so it's usable in drizzle and light rain, and perhaps even worse conditions.Image 1 of 3(Image credit: Future | Sam Kieldsen)Image 2 of 3(Image credit: Future | Sam Kieldsen)Image 3 of 3(Image credit: Future | Sam Kieldsen)Panasonic has included switches to limit focus distance (it can be set to Full, or 5m to infinity), switch between auto and manual focus, and toggle between OIS modes. The focus ring and focus button can also be customized to various functions, at least when the lens is attached to a Panasonic camera.Perhaps its most noteworthy design feature, though, is the Tight-Smooth ring, which allows the user to make fine adjustments to the resistance of the zoom ring. Videographers who want to zoom while rolling might find this very useful indeed, but I would say personally I found the difference between the tightest and smoothest settings fairly minimal. Then again, I was mostly shooting still photos, so perhaps I'm not the target user here.Panasonic Lumix S 100-500mm F5-7.1 O.I.S: PerformanceStabilisation to 7EV compensationSilent, fast autofocusMax aperture of f/5 to f/7.1The lens performs to excellent standards across the board, although I should address its potential Achilles heel early on: with a maximum aperture of f/5 to f/7.1, it's not the fastest zoom around. That said, I never found it particularly slow in use, even when shooting in twilight conditions; and increasing the aperture size might have resulted in this being a much more expensive, larger and heavier piece of glass, of course.The lens is optically excellent, and exhibits no vignetting at 100mm, which I'd expect, but even shooting wide open its sharpness is superb. Those f/5 to f/7.1 settings are, in other words, completely usable if needed – although pixel peeping I can see a slight increase in sharpness when reducing the aperture by a couple of stops.Image 1 of 15Photo shot on Panasonic Lumix S 100-500mm F5-7.1 O.I.S lens (Image credit: Future | Sam Kieldsen)Image 2 of 15Photo shot on Panasonic Lumix S 100-500mm F5-7.1 O.I.S lens at 100mm (Image credit: Future | Sam Kieldsen)Image 3 of 15Photo shot on Panasonic Lumix S 100-500mm F5-7.1 O.I.S lens at 500mm (Image credit: Future | Sam Kieldsen)Image 4 of 15(Image credit: Future | Sam Kieldsen)Image 5 of 15(Image credit: Future | Sam Kieldsen)Image 6 of 15(Image credit: Future | Sam Kieldsen)Image 7 of 15(Image credit: Future | Sam Kieldsen)Image 8 of 15(Image credit: Future | Sam Kieldsen)Image 9 of 15(Image credit: Future | Sam Kieldsen)Image 10 of 15(Image credit: Future | Sam Kieldsen)Image 11 of 15(Image credit: Future | Sam Kieldsen)Image 12 of 15(Image credit: Future | Sam Kieldsen)Image 13 of 15(Image credit: Future | Sam Kieldsen)Image 14 of 15(Image credit: Future | Sam Kieldsen)Image 15 of 15(Image credit: Future | Sam Kieldsen)The image stabilization is a massive help with low-light and handheld shooting, because those extra stops of motion compensation really help when longer shutter speeds are required. I could even shoot video handheld at 500mm with no real issues, and the silent autofocus worked swiftly and accurately throughout, all without being picked up on mic.The lens has quite a short minimum focus distance of 0.8m at the wide end and 1.5m at the tele end, which allowed me to shoot subjects fairly close up with impressive detail. This is not a macro lens by any means, but use it carefully and you can grab very sharp and detail-rich images of smaller subjects.Bokeh is smooth and attractive, thanks to the circular aperture diaphragm, and Panasonic has taken steps to eliminate focus breathing in video shooting. Overall, I was hugely impressed by what this lens could do, and if I was a regular wildlife or sports photographer I would be very tempted to add it to my collection.Should you buy the Panasonic Lumix S 100-500mm F5-7.1 O.I.S?Buy it if...You want a versatile ultra-telephotoThe huge focal length range of this lens makes it suitable for a range of jobs, from sports and wildlife to candid portraiture and even some landscape shooting.You shoot handheldNot only is this lens lightweight and compact for its range, it's also packing truly excellent OIS tech to aid stability during handheld shooting.Don't buy it if...You prefer a fast telephotoWhile it's usable in low-light situations thanks to its OIS, this lens isn't particularly fast in terms of its maximum aperture.You're on a tight budgetWhile the price doesn't feel excessive, there are cheaper L-mount options available from Sigma – but they're significantly heavier and less portable.(Image credit: Future | Sam Kieldsen)How I tested the Panasonic Lumix S 100-500mm F5-7.1 O.I.S I tested it over two weeksI shot wildlife, candids and landscapeI mounted the lens on a Panasonic Lumix S1R III spent two weeks shooting with the Panasonic Lumix S 100-500mm F5-7.1 O.I.S, which I attached to a Panasonic Lumix S1R II. I shot images and video clips of wildlife, people and landscapes at various focal lengths, used the lens handheld and mounted on a tripod, and tested it in different lighting conditions and at different times of day.All the sample images you see above have been shot in raw format, imported to my MacBook Air and adjusted in Adobe Lightroom. Note that they'e not presented at their original resolution, as the file sizes would be far too large.First reviewed October 2025