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Marvel has released the first full clip for its forthcoming Ironheart TV showThe Disney+ series' latest footage centers around Riri Williams meeting The HoodIronheart will launch with a three-episode premiere in late JuneThe first full clip for Ironheart has been released online – and, based on its latest footage, Marvel fans have largely given it their seal of approval ahead of the show's launch in late June.First revealed at IGN Live 2025 before being posted on Marvel Studios' various social channels, the near-60 second clip centers around Riri Williams' first encounter with The Hood.A post shared by Marvel Studios (@marvelstudios)A photo posted by on Essentially, it's an extended look at a couple of clips that appeared in Ironheart's first trailer. Nonetheless, it's intriguing to see Anthony Ramos' charismatic villain and Dominique Thorne's skeptical hero verbally spare as they try to suss out the other. If this sequence is anything to go by, it could be one of the Marvel Cinematic Universe's (MCU) more fascinating frenemy-style dynamics we've seen.Marvel has taken its time to promote the forthcoming Disney+ show – indeed, fans have questioned why the comic giant hasn't been more proactive on the promotional campaign front.However, with the series' first trailer and clip landing online in recent weeks, fans are not only relieved that the final Marvel Phase 5 project is being marketed, but also that it could be better than some of them expected.Comment from r/MarvelStudiosSpoilersSince the clip's world reveal last Saturday (June 7), new threads posted on the r/MarvelStudios, r/MarvelStudiosSpoilers, and r/MarvelStudiosRumors Reddit pages are primarily filled with positive reactions to said footage. Many picked out Ramos' charming take on The Hood as a particular highlight, while others have suggested that the clip's aesthetic and tone has finally sold them on the appeal of this Thorne-led TV show.Understandably, there are some who aren't so enamored. The aforementioned Reddit threads also contain comments from MCU devotees saying they'll give Ironheart a "hard pass" and that Marvel projects "just don't hit like they used to".Additionally, a couple of Reddit users are even more worried that, in light of Marvel confirming Ironheart will launch with a three-episode premiere, the comic titan is rushing it out of the door. The Disney subsidiary hasn't yet said if the series' three remaining entries will be simultaneously released one week later. If they do, it'll look increasingly likely that Marvel has sent Ironheart out to die on Disney+, aka one of the world's best streaming services.In my view, that would be a baffling decision, especially given the involvement of Ryan Coogler. You know, the talented filmmaker behind Marvel's only Oscar nominee in Black Panther to date and its sequel Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. Oh, and the co-creative driving force behind Sinners, aka one of the best-rated new movies of 2025 so far.Ironheart will debut on Disney+ on June 24 (US) and June 25 (UK and Australia). Before it arrives, learn more about it via my Marvel's Ironheart hub.You might also likeNew The Fantastic Four: First Steps trailer confirms two of the worst-kept secrets about the Marvel Phase 6 movieAvengers: Doomsday could spell the end for another original Avenger as Marvel actor's thank you video sparks MCU exit rumorsSpider-Man: Brand New Day reportedly set to feature one of the first Avengers in a big role, but I hope it's not true for two huge reasons

Hollow Knight: Silksong appeared in the recent Xbox Games ShowcaseIt will be available on the upcoming Xbox Asus ROG Ally and Xbox Asus ROG Ally X on day oneThe developers have since confirmed that it will be out by the winter holidayOne of the most surprising parts of the recent Xbox Games Showcase was the reveal of new Xbox handheld PCs, the Xbox Asus ROG Ally and Xbox Asus ROG Ally X, and the confirmation that Hollow Knight: Silksong will be available on them at launch.Information regarding the highly anticipated metroidvania game, which was originally announced all the way back in 2019, has been extremely infrequent, with many fans speculating that it might not ever come out at all.In April 2025, we got our first good look at the title in years as part of the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct, which featured a few seconds of gameplay footage and confirmed a 2025 release window. Then, yesterday, we saw a little more again in the Xbox show, coupled with the news that it will be available on the upcoming Xbox handhelds at launch.The handhelds are expected to release later this year, around the holiday period. It follows that Hollow Knight: Silksong will be out by then, a fact that was recently reaffirmed by the development team.Speaking on the official Hollow Knight Discord server, publishing and marketing lead Matthew Griffin stated that the game will be out "before [the] holiday" and that "we are not tied to a console release."He soon followed up this message with a small clarification, confirming that the "holiday" he is referring to is "Christmas".This is yet more confirmation that Hollow Knight: Silksong will be out soon, giving us a release window between now and mid December. Hopefully we'll get more information, and maybe even an exact release date, in the weeks and months to come.Hollow Knight: Silksong is set to come to Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Series S, and PC. It will be available as part of Xbox Game Pass on day one.You might also like...Nintendo Switch 2 review-in-progress live: my thoughts, reactions, and experience with the console and its gamesXbox Games Showcase 2025: everything revealed from Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Persona 4 remake to a new handheldCall of Duty: Black Ops 7 officially announced and it stars that one Gilmore Girls actor

GenAI adoption has significantly escalated the urgency of cloud security. PwC’s recent Cloud and AI Business Survey revealed that cloud computing budgets are on a steep rise, with only 5% of the companies surveyed, reporting they don’t yet use the public cloud. However, this surge in cloud spending is not without its risks, as major security breaches are also on the rise.According to Thales’ latest Cloud Security Study, 44% of organizations have experienced a cloud data breach over the last year, with a third of breaches a result of misconfigurations or human error.Amidst these challenges, businesses are in dire need of a solution that can bolster their cloud security without draining resources that could be invested in AI development. Could FinOps be the long-awaited answer that organizations have been searching for?Going beyond the numbers It's difficult for businesses to manage the data being processed by the cloud without a clear strategy. FinOps is a way to approach your cloud security while managing cloud costs, ensuring its usage is both cost and waste-efficient. Bringing together security, engineering, and financial teams, it defines new ‘best practices’ for organizations to work from.The variable spending model of the cloud can soon spiral out of control, which is where the financial accountability of FinOps comes into play. But while it hinges on cost optimization, it also brings a wealth of benefits for cloud security.One of FinOps's central tenets is resource management — comprehensive resource reviews are the best way to identify unused or overprovisioned cloud resources. Addressing these doesn’t just save budgets; it also eliminates security risks that could leave organizations vulnerable. Closing down or folding these workstreams into more robust cloud resources vastly reduces the potential attack surface for threat actors, improving overall security hygiene.When looking more widely at FinOps, the overarching theme is accountability. This can be financial, but it naturally translates into security. FinOps demands that engineers be transparent, aligning their spending with the wider business strategy. This visibility brings financial benefits but also supports security teams, who can track spend and resources down to specific owners, making it easier for security policies to be enforced.Furthermore, it encourages tracking data, making unauthorized cloud usage that could indicate a breach more visible. This accountability also optimizes multi-cloud management - with all moving parts accounted for, environments can be managed more efficiently, decreasing the risk of misconfiguration.The FinOps approach is not just a technical solution, but also a cultural transformation tool for organizational security. The cross-team collaboration it fosters puts accountability at the core of an organization. By ensuring that finance, engineering, and security all work closely together to promote a ‘FinOps first’ approach, the organization guarantees that security is carefully considered in all cloud architecture decisions.Also, with cost accountability embedded in an organization's culture, individuals are incentivized to follow best practices to ensure their resource responsibilities are not wasteful or a security weak point.Putting theory into practiceWith this in mind, it’s worth noting that how you implement the FinOps approach is crucial to reaping its full rewards. It needs to be introduced step-by-step to become ingrained in organizational culture. This has to start from the base by establishing a cross-company FinOps team.By including all teams, organizations can ensure equal weighting for competing priorities and that siloed decision-making doesn’t pose security risks or run up costs. Organizing teams as such vastly reduces the likelihood of misconfiguration and, by proxy, unnecessary expenses.In practical terms, the work of this internal FinOps group could be varied. For instance, embedding cost management tools alongside security monitoring tools is a great baseline to ensure they don’t exist in a vacuum, and both readings are evaluated together.Enforcing resource tagging is also good practice, as it enables cost tracking and the quick identification of security risks. Setting up budget alerts that detect cost anomalies, which are often accrued when threat actors manipulate security vulnerabilities, like in the case of cryptojacking, is sensible.These pre-emptive measures should be used alongside automation. By using policy-as-code tools, organizations can automate some aspects of the governance of security and costs. This could be done by setting limits on resources to prevent overprovisioning, applying least-privilege security access as a standard, or mandating encryption and secure configurations across cloud workloads.But consistency is key The last and most important step is to ensure that these FinOps principles are consistently applied, monitored, and optimized. If applied continuously and efficiently, the FinOps approach brings significant cost and security benefits. Regular reviews of cloud usage are essential, consistently eliminating inefficient cloud resources and boosting overall security hygiene simultaneously.Not only does it help organizations avoid unnecessary costs, but it also addresses security vulnerabilities immediately, providing ongoing reassurance of the system's robustness. Ultimately, relying on FinOps is not just a strategy, but your best bet against the many cyber adversaries. It's a comprehensive approach that not only manages costs but also enhances security, making your organization more resilient and secure in the face of evolving cyber threats.We compiled a list of the best cloud storage providers.This article was produced as part of TechRadarPro's Expert Insights channel where we feature the best and brightest minds in the technology industry today. The views expressed here are those of the author and are not necessarily those of TechRadarPro or Future plc. 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The Z Fold 7 could have 'industry-first' technologiesIt's not clear what these upgrades could beThe foldable is expected to make its debut in JulyWe're ready and waiting for the grand unveiling of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7, which is expected to happen sometime in July – and the anticipation levels just rose up a notch based on a new leak.According to the usually well-informed @UniverseIce, the Galaxy Z Fold 7 is going to bring with it "industry-first technologies" that set the flagship foldable phone apart from the rest. "Samsung finally got serious," the tipster adds.Sadly, there are no other details given, so we're left to speculate on what this might mean – of which more in a moment. This does suggest the successor to the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 might be a more significant upgrade than we were expecting.Presumably, Samsung isn't going to go crazy and attach something like a robotic arm or a holographic projector to the Galaxy Z Fold 7. It's more likely that the foldable will get a notable upgrade to one of its key components.What could 'industry-first' mean?Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 will bring some industry-first technologies, and Samsung finally got serious.June 8, 2025There are numerous key areas where the Galaxy Z Fold 7 could plausibly break new ground. The first is with the display: It may come with an 8.2-inch main display that's significantly larger than the one on its predecessor, and it may also be the first foldable to come with a bundled stylus.Then there are form factor and material upgrades that are possible. We've already heard that the Galaxy Z Fold 7 might have added titanium in its casing, for extra durability and lightness, while also being the thinnest Samsung foldable to date. Other rumors have pointed to improved dust resistance too.With foldables, the crease is always a concern. It may be that Samsung has found a way to make the crease almost invisible, while perhaps there are upgrades to the foldable hinges in terms of their durability and their longevity. New battery tech has also been rumored, but without any details attached.And don't forget the cameras. Leaks have suggested that the Galaxy Z Fold 7 will set new standards for cameras on a foldable phone, and may even go up to 200MP for the primary camera. These would all be welcome upgrades, and we could see several of them together when the phone gets its grand unveiling.You might also likeA flood of Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7 leaks have arrivedSamsung has just teased a Galaxy Z Fold 7 UltraThis may be our first real look at the Galaxy Z Fold 7