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When SentinelLABS was targeted, the researchers set out looking for more victimsThey found 75 organizations around the world, in different industriesThe researchers believe China may be positioning for conflict, in cyberspace or elsewhereChinese hackers have been targeting companies across the world for roughly a year now, and have managed to compromise at least 75 organizations - although the actual number of victims could be a lot bigger.Cybersecurity researchers at SentinelLABS were alerted to the campaign after their own infrastructure was targeted, and in an analysis, explained that after spotting this failed breach attempt, they started looking for more victims, tried to identify the attackers, and set out to determine when the campaign started.They concluded that the earliest evidence of the campaign was in June 2024, which means that the attacks were going on for approximately a year.Preparing for warThey attributed the attacks to three China-linked threat actor collectives: APT15 (AKA Ke3Chang or Nylon Typhoon), UNC5174, and APT41.The former is known for targeting telcos, IT services, and government sectors, and UNC5174 is known to have ties to China’s Ministry of State Security.Apparently, it has been involved in global espionage and resale campaigns in the past, as well. Finally, APT41 was previously seen using ShadowPad - a piece of malware spotted in these attacks, as well.The cyberespionage campaign targeted a wide range of victims, including an IT services and logistics company that manages hardware needs for SentinelOne employees, a leading European media organization (targeted for intelligence gathering, apparently), and a South Asian government entity providing IT services and infrastructure across multiple sectors.SentinelLABS says most of the victims are operating in manufacturing, government, finance, telecommunications, and research sectors - all essential, critical infrastructure organizations.This led the researchers to conclude that the attackers were most likely positioning for potential conflict, either cyber-related, or military."They might be going after government organizations for more direct espionage," SentinelOne threat researcher Tom Hegel told The Register."And then major global media organizations — maybe it's silencing certain topics or disrupting them for reporting on certain things. If they are sitting on their adversaries' networks — media organizations, or government entities or their defense companies — they are able to flip a switch if conflict were to occur."You might also likeChinese hackers use Google Calendar in stealthy new attackTake a look at our guide to the best authenticator appWe've rounded up the best password managers

Looking for a budget-friendly iPad you can use for everyday tasks, like catching up on emails and messages, then reading the latest news before streaming a show? This might be the deal for you. The A16-powered iPad (a model that Apple released just a few months ago) has dipped to $299. That’s $50 off the list price.

The tablet briefly dropped to $278 at one point. However, this is the best price we’ve seen for this iPad otherwise.

This 11-inch iPad has 128GB of storage and has Wi-Fi 6 connectivity (no LTE capabilities here). The discount applies to all four colorways: blue, pink, silver and yellow.

This is our current pick for the best budget iPad. We gave it a score of 84 in our review.

We feel that Apple could stand to upgrade the entry-level iPad's display, which does not have an anti-reflective coating and has a 60Hz refresh rate (which is the bare minimum for a new device these days). The screen isn't laminated, either — there's a gap between the actual panel and the glass that encases it. While this is good for repairability, we feel that it makes the screen look cheaper. Actions like writing notes with an Apple Pencil feel less natural than on the likes of the iPad Air too.

Speaking of the Apple Pencil, the A16 iPad isn't compatible with the second-gen model or the Pencil Pro. As such, the only pressure-sensitive Apple Pencil that works with this iPad is the original model from 2015, which doesn't attach to the tablet magnetically. The USB-C Pencil can stick to the tablet, but it does not offer wireless charging or pressure sensitivity.

Still, perhaps you don't care about doodling or taking handwritten notes on an iPad. If that, the screen issues and the lack of Apple Intelligence generative AI features (this model doesn't support them) don't matter to you, this iPad might be all you need.

The chip is fast enough to handle everyday tasks, while the storage and RAM increases compared to the previous model are very welcome — especially considering that Apple didn't bump up the price. The build quality and battery life are still solid overall too.

Check out our coverage of the best Apple deals for more discounts, and follow @EngadgetDeals on X for the latest tech deals and buying advice.This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/deals/apples-latest-entry-level-ipad-is-back-on-sale-for-299-145940023.html?src=rss

The day one patch for MindsEye has been delayed for Xbox "due to varied certification"The update can now be installed for PS5 and PCBuild A Rocket Boy said the patch for Xbox Series X and Series S will arrive "as soon as possible"Developer Build A Rocket Boy has informed MindsEye players that the day one patch for Xbox has been delayed.In case you missed it, the dystopian action-adventure game published by IO Interactive launched today and is now available across PS5, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, and PC.Like many games nowadays, Build A Rocket Boy has confirmed that a day one update, which it's calling Update 2, is now available to download and features "key final refinements" that include gameplay improvements, visual polish, stability fixes, and performance tuning.The studio "highly recommends" installing Update 2 "to ensure MindsEye plays as we intended." PS5 and PC players can go ahead and download the patch right now, however, Xbox players will need to wait a little bit longer.According to a post on the game's subreddit, the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S patch has been delayed "due to varied certification" and will be made available "as soon as possible".The patch on PS5 is 8GB, but will be double that at 16GB on PC and Xbox.In terms of what's next for MindsEye, the studio has said its post-launch plans are "already in motion" and that players can expect more updates and refinements "coming shortly after release" with more to come down the road."We want MindsEye to be a game that continues to grow with its players, and we’ll be listening closely to your feedback as we go," Build A Rocket Boy announced."Expect updates, refinements, and adjustments - based on what you’re telling us. Launch may be the milestone, but it’s far from the final word."You might also like...IO Interactive says 007 First Light is the 'ultimate Bond experience' and 'definitely not a reskin' of HitmanDon't worry, Team Cherry says Hollow Knight: Silksong won't be an Xbox Asus ROG Ally exclusiveCall of Duty: Black Ops 7 officially announced and it stars that one Gilmore Girls actor

Nintendo just dropped a trailer for a Splatoon spinoff game. Titled Splatoon Raiders, the third-person paint slinging shooter spinoff will be released exclusively on the Switch 2. This marks the first spinoff in the franchise and will take players to a new location called the Spirhalite Islands.

While details are sparse at this early stage, the trailer mentions players will take on the role of “a mechanic” alongside Deep Cut, a fictional band in the Splatoon universe. There's no mention of multiplayer (and no footage of it in this teaser), so Splatoon Raiders may well be a single-player experience. While the initial launch will be exclusive to Nintendo’s newest handheld, the trailer says that “research is still underway,” implying there may be future releases on additional consoles.

A substantial update for Splatoon 3 was also announced, with version 10.0 landing on both Switch and Switch 2 June 12. Included in the update is the Splatlands Collection, a cache of 30 new weapons from the Barazushi and Emberz in-game brands. While they are based on previous weapons, they will sport new designs, sub weapons and specials.

The update also includes matchmaking improvements, with an added metric called Series Weapon Power, which will track your effectiveness per weapon based on your win-loss ratio in battles. This new metric will be considered when pairing you with other online players. Version 10.0 is also bringing back Urchin Underpass, a popular multiplayer map from the original Splatoon game. Nintendo says that Switch 2 players will notice more detailed visuals and improved performance with this update.

Alongside the Animal Crossing franchise, Splatoon and its sequels have been star properties for Nintendo, and have sold over 30 million copies worldwide. The Nintendo Switch 2 was released on June 5 and has been hard to find in stock during its first launch week.This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/gaming/nintendo/splatoon-spinoff-game-will-launch-exclusively-on-switch-2-151541869.html?src=rss

Apple unveiled its new macOS Tahoe 26 with new gaming featuresMetalFX Frame Interpolation and denoising will be available via macOS TahoeIt generates an extra frame between two input frames for better performanceApple's WWDC 2025 keynote unveiled various improvements coming to Macs in in macOS Tahoe 26 – and the boosts to the Cupertino giant's gaming efforts are certainly noteworthy.As highlighted in the keynote (streamed on YouTube), Apple's new Metal 4 graphics rendering API will introduce MetalFX Frame Interpolation and MetalFX denoising for macOS Tahoe 26, providing an Nvidia Frame Generation-like gaming experience. The new dedicated gaming app will also introduce a gaming overlay that's very reminiscent of Discord's updated overlay.This comes at an ideal time with games like Assassin's Creed Shadows already available on the platform, and Pearl Abyss' Crimson Desert on the horizon; if implemented well, frame interpolation should bring a significant enhancement to graphically-demanding games, especially if base frame rates are at a decent standard.With MetalFX denoising and upscaling, ray-tracing will become a stronger possibility for powerful M-based Macs, with better performance and visual quality than before. The game overlay looks set to provide a more gaming-friendly user interface, especially with the mini social hub for quick communication with friends.All of the new features may bring Apple's macOS closer to becoming a stronger gaming platform. It's still early days, so there's likely plenty more for Apple to reveal closer to macOS Tahoe 26's launch this fall, but it's a promising start.Analysis: So Apple, how about that gaming handheld?(Image credit: Apple)M3 and M4 MacBooks are all set for improved gaming once macOS Tahoe 26 becomes available. While gaming performance with those M-based chips is great as it stands, the addition of frame generation and denoising technology is a significant upgrade.Apple's M-based chips are power-efficient thanks to their Arm-based architecture, and as I've mentioned previously, this would be perfect for an Apple gaming handheld. So Apple, I guess it still isn't time for one? I beg to differ, because despite the gaming library, which still needs more growth, I can easily see an M-based handheld being a powerhouse and outshining others.Usually, there are tons of leaks and rumors before Apple officially unveils surprises, so I didn't expect to see a handheld at WWDC 2025 – but I'm still keeping my fingers crossed that we'll see one at next year's keynote.Wishful thinking? Probably, but I think Apple is missing out on easy win, as the handheld gaming market is arguably blooming more than ever before right now.You may also like...Intel’s Nova Lake processors rumored to have unique hybrid architecture – are we moving away from discrete GPUs?Nvidia has a new GeForce hotfix GPU driver to address several issues – but I'm terrified of installing any updatesApple reveals major visual redesign for iOS 26, macOS 26, and more at WWDC 2025