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Audio-only video playback is heading to Android AutomotiveThe update should eventually reach Android AutoGoogle previously promised video apps for Android AutoIf you're an Android Auto user like me, you'll know there's currently no support for video playback. However, video apps are now on the way to the software, with a useful tweak for those times when your vehicle is on the move.As spotted by 9to5Google, there's a new clip uploaded by Google to the Android Developers account: it shows the Android Automotive interface switching to an audio-only mode for videos while driving.Android Automotive is the version of Android Auto that car makers can build into their vehicles, no Android phone required. This platform does already support video apps, but only when the car is parked.Eventually, these same features should make their way to Android Auto on phones. Last week we got the news that video players are "coming soon" to Android Auto, so let's hope audio-only playback isn't too far behind.A long time comingI can understand why it's taken a while for video apps to make it to Android Auto, because there's the danger of distracting drivers – and with the software running from a phone, it's harder to detect when a vehicle is actually in motion.However, I'm glad that Google is getting around to providing support for both video apps and an audio-only mode. As a YouTube Premium subscriber, I watch a lot of videos, and having access to them in my car will add a lot more entertainment to journeys.Even with the video disabled, I can listen to live music gigs, video explainers, ambient music mixes, video podcasts, interviews, and much more besides. Then when I'm parked up, I can check out the football highlights too.This is only just being worked on by developers for Android Automotive, so it may be a significant while before it makes it to the consumer version of Android Auto – but I'll be patiently waiting to use it as soon as it appears.You might also likeAndroid Auto is getting a big Gemini upgrade soon9 Android Automotive apps to upgrade your drivingThe Android Auto 14.0 update is rolling out now

A major Indian job site was leaking recruiter emailsThe problem stemmed from a bug in the Naukri APIThe hole was quickly plugged, but users should be aware of scamsOne of the most popular and widely used job portals in India has reportedly been found leaking recruiter email addresses.A security researcher named Lohith Gowda recently discovered a vulnerability in Naukri’s API for Android and iOS apps, which exposed the recruiters’ email addresses when they were viewing profiles of potential candidates.Speaking to TechCrunch, Gowda explained what the dangers of this vulnerability were: “The exposed recruiter email IDs can be used for targeted phishing attacks, and recruiters may receive excessive unsolicited emails and spam."Save up to 68% for TechRadar readersTechRadar editors praise Aura's upfront pricing and simplicity. Aura also includes a password manager, VPN, and antivirus to make its security solution an even more compelling deal.Preferred partner (What does this mean?)View Deal2FA codes and session tokensGowda further stressed that the email IDs can be added to different spam lists and public breach databases, which are sometimes picked up by scraping bots. This, in turn, can lead to automated bot abuse and various scams.Relevancy and a sense of urgency are key to a successful phishing email.An attacker might reference an ongoing hiring campaign, a candidate's resume, or a job platform the recruiter uses, to make the email feel timely and legitimate.Urgency, on the other hand, is how threat actors force the victims into making rash decisions that they later regret.In this case, these could be claims of a top candidate being about to accept another offer or interview access links that are expiring.After discovering the flaw, Gowda reached out to Naukri, who then plugged the leak. “All identified enhancements are implemented, ensuring our systems remain updated and resilient,” Alok Vij, IT infrastructure head at Naukri’s parent company InfoEdge, confirmed to TechCrunch. “Our teams have not detected any usual activity that affects the integrity of user data.”Naukri.com is one of the most popular Indian job sites. According to SimilarWeb, it had more than 28 million unique monthly visits in April 2025, and ranks as the number one job and employment website in the country.You might also likeLogin and password details for Apple, Google and Meta accounts found in huge data breach of 184 million accountsTake a look at our guide to the best authenticator appWe've rounded up the best password managers

Sony is reportedly working on its next PlayStation portable console, codenamed 'Jupiter'A leaker claims that the device's chip will be developed by AMD and use Samsung Foundry’s SF2P nodeIt's said a deal hasn't yet been finalizedSony is rumored to be working on its next PlayStation handheld console.That's according to known leaker Jukanlosreve, who has claimed that Sony is currently working on its PlayStation Vita successor, which could be announced by 2028.Sony is said to be "evaluating a new low-power gaming SoC [System-on-Chip] project", which is being internally referred to as codename "Jupiter", and the company wants AMD to develop it."The chip is expected to be developed by AMD and fabricated using Samsung Foundry’s SF2P node, with mass production targeted for post-2028," Jukanlosreve said.The leaker also stressed that the deal hasn't been finalized yet as it's "still under review between Sony, Samsung, and AMD."Exclusive: On the Sony PlayStation HandheldSony is currently evaluating a new low-power gaming SoC project—internally referred to as “Jupiter.”⁰The chip is expected to be developed by AMD and fabricated using Samsung Foundry’s SF2P node, with mass production targeted for…May 24, 2025This isn't the first time we've heard of Sony developing a portable console. In November 2024, it was reported that the PlayStation company was developing a handheld that could run PS5 games natively.Sources familiar with the project said at the time that the device would compete against the Nintendo Switch and the Xbox handheld that's currently being prototyped, and would be different from its PlayStation Portal.It was said that the new console wouldn't rely on cloud gaming or remote play and would instead run PS5 games all on its own, like a more powerful PS Vita.However, like the most recent leak, it was reported that Sony could still decide against bringing the handheld to market, and that it’s still "likely years away from launch."You might also like...Best PS5 games 2025 - top PlayStation 5 titles to play right nowBest handheld games consoles in 2025: the top systems we've triedGhost of Yotei pre-orders live: Collector's Edition up in the US, Standard Edition retailers, and where to buy in the UK

Nvidia’s GPUs are facing another bug causing black screen crashesThis affects RTX 5060 and 5060 Ti GPUs and won’t let you boot to the desktopNvidia has a fix to hand, but applying it could be a somewhat tricky matter for some folks – though the impact of this bug isn’t widespread, apparentlyNvidia has released a fix for owners of RTX 5060 and RTX 5060 Ti graphics cards who are seeing their PC boot to a black screen.This is a nasty problem, of course, leaving those affected unable to use their PC unless they have some way of getting around the black screen that’s presenting itself and bringing the boot process to a screeching halt, instead of allowing people to get to their desktop.VideoCardz highlighted Nvidia’s confirmation of this problem in a support document which also provides a tool to cure the showstopping bug, namely the Nvidia GPU UEFI Firmware Update Tool v2.0.Nvidia makes it very clear that this patch – which is an update for the motherboard BIOS – should only be installed by those who are encountering black screen woes. If you aren’t affected by this issue, don’t grab this tool.Of course, there’s a slight problem in terms of downloading and using the tool on a PC with this bug, given that as mentioned, you seemingly can’t get to the desktop in the first place.Not with a normal boot, anyway, which is why Nvidia provides a list of workarounds to get your PC booted in its support material. That includes heading into the BIOS (which you can do before your PC starts to boot, following the instructions provided with your computer or motherboard) and ensuring you are in UEFI boot mode and not Legacy/CSM mode.That’s because the latter can cause the black screen problem, but do note that some (older) PCs may not have a UEFI option, in which case, Nvidia advises you to “contact customer service of your graphics card manufacturer for a legacy VBIOS update.” (Not meaning Nvidia itself, of course, but the maker of your board, such as Asus, Gigabyte, MSI and so forth).The other main trick that should work to get to the desktop is if you have integrated graphics (on your processor), you could switch to use that (in the BIOS graphics settings) instead of your Nvidia GPU. Or if your CPU doesn’t have integrated graphics, you could use an another (old or borrowed) Nvidia GPU in your PC temporarily.Analysis: A frustrating issue with limited impact(Image credit: Nvidia)This is a knotty problem, then, or it could be in some scenarios, potentially requiring a bit of fiddling around to get to a place where you can install the patch to resolve it.That’s far from ideal, but the good news is that there don’t seem to be many gamers affected by this bug, as VideoCardz points out. That’s comforting to hear in some ways – even if it may partially be a reflection of the lack of popularity of the RTX 5060 in particular for various reasons – but clearly some GPU owners will be hit by this snag, otherwise Nvidia wouldn’t be bothering with a patch to cure it.Sadly, Nvidia graphics card owners have been facing black screen issues from boot, or black screen lock-ups during everyday use or gaming, ever since new GeForce drivers were released with support for Blackwell GPUs. And that doesn’t just extend to those RTX 5000 graphics cards, either, but RTX 4000 models have been affected too (or even the generation before that in a scattering of reported cases).In short, there’s been a general wonkiness with Nvidia’s graphics drivers since the RTX 5000 series arrived, and this is the latest episode. All in all, it’s not a good look for Team Green.You might also likeRumored Nvidia RTX 5080 Super specs disappoint some gamers, but I don’t think there’s anything to worry about with this GPUNvidia RTX 5080 vs RTX 5070 Ti: Should you spend a little more?AMD could be working on a faster RX 9070 Extreme graphics card

Nintendo Switch 2 supports traditional USB mouse controlsThis was revealed in a presentation for Nobunaga's Ambition: Awakening Complete EditionIt opens up the possibilities for wider mouse and keyboard support on Switch 2If you don't like the idea of dragging the Joy-Con 2 across your desk to access Nintendo Switch 2's mouse controls, it turns out you might not have to.Michi Ryu, producer on Koei Tecmo's Switch 2 port of Nobunaga's Ambition: Awakening, has revealed that the upcoming game supports traditional USB mice on the new console (via VGC).Ryu begins the demonstration, which you can watch for yourself in the video below, by playing the game in the Joy-Con 2's mouse mode. “The functionality is the same as the already released Steam version, allowing for left click, right click and wheel operations,” he says.Around the 11-minute mark in the video, Ryu reveals that a USB mouse has been connected to the Nintendo Switch 2 system, taking priority over the Joy-Con 2 as the main method of control. Ryu can then still use various shortcuts that are mapped to the left Joy-Con 2.While being able to use a USB mouse on Switch 2 is great news, it's still an unknown as to how widespread mouse support will be with other Nintendo Switch 2 games. For example, I can see USB mouse support being excellent for Civilization 7 and Cyberpunk 2077 on Switch 2.It is worth noting, though, that some first-party Nintendo games might not be a great fit for traditional mice. That includes Drag x Drive and Metroid Prime 4: Beyond - both of which have rather bespoke mouse control schemes that'll presumably be better suited to the Joy-Con 2 and its extra buttons.Still, USB mouse support is a great thing to see regardless. It could even open up the possibilities of, say, a Final Fantasy 14 Online or The Elder Scrolls Online ports to Switch 2 - assuming the console also has keyboard support like the original Switch did.You might also like...Nintendo Switch 2 GameChat will require a mobile numberThe Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller is already doing one thing better than the DualSense Edge and other premium gamepadsThe newly revealed Logitech G522 Lightspeed could become the new mid-range wireless gaming headset to beat

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 has been benchmarked ahead of releaseThe scores are very low for a high-end phoneThe clock speeds are also surprisingly lowIf you were expecting flagship performance from Samsung’s next foldable flip phone then you might be in for a shock, as an early Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 benchmark suggests this won’t be troubling the Samsung Galaxy S25 series or other high-end phones.Shared by leaker Abhishek Yadav on X (via GSMArena), the reported benchmark shows the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 using an Exynos 2500 chipset and with 12GB of RAM.There has been some disagreement over which chipset the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 would use – while most sources pointed to this Exynos option, some others had suggested a Snapdragon 8 Elite might be used instead.So this benchmark is more evidence that we’ll be getting Exynos, and as the model number here is for a US version of the phone, we’ll presumably see the Exynos 2500 chipset used globally (since when Samsung uses different chipsets in different regions, the US typically gets Snapdragon).Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 SM-F766U with Exynos 2500 runs on Geekbench.Specifications🔳 Exynos 25001 Core @ 3.30 GHz2 Cores @ 2.75 GHz5 Cores @ 2.36 GHz2 Cores @ 1.80 GHz🎮 Samsung Xclipse 950 GPU🍭 Android 16- 12GB RAMScoresSingle-core: 2012Multi-core: 7563… pic.twitter.com/SpOu7Fl7N4May 26, 2025This year's phone with last year's scoresIn any case, that could be bad news, because the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7’s single-core score of 2,012 and multi-core result of 7,563 are basically a generation behind what we’re seeing from the Snapdragon 8 Elite – which is the chipset used by most high-end Android phones this year.Interestingly, as GSMArena notes, the cores here have much lower clock speeds than rival chipsets, which is likely a factor in the poor performance. It’s not clear whether these speeds are the standard for this chipset – which hasn’t yet appeared in any available phones – or whether Samsung has reduced the speeds for the Z Flip 7 to avoid heat build-up.Since this is an early benchmark it’s also possible that the released model will have higher clock speeds, and even if it doesn’t, further optimizations ahead of release could lead to improved results. But right now, going by this one benchmark anyway, it doesn’t look like the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 will impress when it comes to power.We should find out for sure in July, as that’s when Samsung will most likely unveil this phone – probably alongside the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7, which thankfully is expected to launch with the Snapdragon 8 Elite instead.You might also likeThe Samsung Galaxy S26 could get a much-needed new cameraThe Samsung Galaxy S25 FE cameras have leaked, and they’re utterly underwhelmingBest Samsung phones: top Galaxy handsets ranked

Spider-Man: Brand New Day could feature another major Marvel superheroThe latest cast rumor suggests one of the original Avengers will have a sizeable role to playIf true, Marvel and Sony might retread old storytelling ground with their inclusionSpider-Man: Brand New Day will apparently feature another major Marvel superhero – and, if true, I'm worried that the film will retread old storytelling ground in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU).Yesterday (May 26), a report from superhero fansite Nexus Point News suggested one of the original six Avengers will show up in Spidey's next big-screen adventure. Nexus Point News also indicated that said individual would have a substantial role to play in the Marvel Phase 6 movie, too. Potentially big spoilers immediately follow for Spider-Man 4, so proceed at your own risk.Will we see the webslinger do battle with one of the OG Avengers? (Image credit: Sony Pictures/Marvel Entertainment)According to Nexus Point News's sources, Mark Ruffalo's Bruce Banner/The Incredible Hulk will have a large supporting role in Brand New Day. There's no information on how Banner or his gamma-irradiated alter-ego will fit into proceedings, but there are murmurings that he could be the latest scientific genius to mentor Tom Holland's Peter Parker.Now, it's unclear if Nexus Point News' latest claim is true. For what it's worth, the outlet's overall track record can be described as pretty accurate. Per the ResetEra forums, they were the first website to break the news that Alex Garland was set to direct an Elden Ring film adaptation. That claim, which was made on May 6, was made almost three weeks before A24 and Garland were confirmed to be working on an Elden Ring movie.If this Hulk rumor ends up being true, though, it raises two major concerns about the film's plot for me – both of which lean into some tired and cliched narrative beats that the MCU has already explored.Please don't give us another Hulk versus fellow superhero fight, Marvel and Sony (Image credit: Marvel Studios)The first worry I have is that Holland's Spider-Man might get another mentor figure. After making his MCU debut in Captain America: Civil War, the webslinger was taken under the wing of Robert Downey Jr's Tony Stark, aka Iron Man, until his death in Avengers: Endgame. It can also be argued that Benedict Cumberbatch's Doctor Strange temporarily assumed the role of a mentor figure, albeit a slightly antagonistic one, in Spider-Man: No Way Home, too.The prospect of Ruffalo's Banner becoming the wallcrawler's third tutor-style figure in just four Spider-Man films to date would be overkill as far as I'm concerned. It would also undo the ending of Spidey's third solo outing in the MCU, with No Way Home being the hard reset that the webhead needs to not only grow up as an individual, but thrive as a hero without supervision.Banner's (and, by proxy, Hulk's) inclusion also presents an uninspired storytelling situation we've seen before. That being, a Marvel hero potentially having to battle the big, green, lean machine.Whether it's Avengers: Age of Ultron or Thor: Ragnarok, we've already seen the likes of Iron Man and Thor square off against Hulk. More recently, we've also witnessed Sam Wilson's Captain America go toe-to-toe with a similar foe in US President Thaddeus Ross' Red Hulk – the duo fighting in the final act of Captain America: Brave New World.Smart Hulk (left) was last seen in She-Hulk: Attorney at Law (Image credit: Marvel Studios/Disney Plus)Now, given their respective strengths, a Spider-Man versus Hulk fight could be interesting, but do we really want to watch another superhero brawl with Banner's superhuman alias? I certainly don't.There are numerous Spider-Man villains who deserve to show up in his next film. In fact, three are reportedly set to feature in Brand New Day. That's before you look at other members of his rogues gallery who are rumored to feature, such as Mister Negative, Silver Sable, and Tarantula. Unless Spidey teams up with Hulk to defeat this collection of villains, what purpose would it serve to include the Savage Hulk side of Banner's persona as another 'bad guy' for the webslinger to deal with?Of course, this is all speculation at this point, so we'll have to wait until filming gets underway (it's expected to start in August) to see if Ruffalo is spotted on one of Brand New Day's sets. If Banner does show up in Spider-Man 4, I really hope it's not in a new advisor capacity or as an antagonistic figure because the MCU needs to take some creative steps forward and not look back at what's worked before. So, Marvel and Sony, lean into the 'new' aspect of Brand New Day's title, please.You might also likeSpider-Man 4's official title has been revealed – and it has ties to a controversial time in the Marvel hero's 80-year-plus comic book historyMarvel delays release of Avengers: Doomsday and its sequel, and now I've got two big questions about what happens nextFind out how to watch the Spider-Man movies in order