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DC Studios has released one final trailer for SupermanThe James Gunn-directed superhero movie releases on July 11Its latest teaser contains some crucial details about its plot and the odd Easter eggJames Gunn's Superman movie is officially less than a month away (at the time of publication, anyway). And, as the countdown towards its July 11 release gathers pace, DC Studios has debuted one final trailer for the David Corenswet-led comic book movie.The trailer, which also confirms tickets are now on sale for one of 2025's most anticipated new movies, doesn't just contain footage we've seen in the DC Universe (DCU) film's other teasers.Indeed, there are numerous new clips that hint at the direction of its plot and contain the odd DC Comics Easter egg. So, here are four crucial details and/or references to previous Superman projects you might have missed upon first viewing. Potentially big spoilers follow, so proceed at your own risk.1. A glimpse at Mister HandsomeWho's the mysterious individual standing behind Lex Luthor? (Image credit: DC Studios/Warner Bros. Pictures)If your initial reaction to this individual is "...who?", you're not alone. Mister Handsome isn't an established DC Comics character – in fact, he appears to be a brand-new creation for this DCU Chapter One movie.Okay, so who is he? We don't actually know, but that hasn't stopped eagle-eyed fans from thinking they've spotted him in Superman's latest trailer.Look behind Nicholas Hoult's Lex Luthor in the above image, and you'll see what appears to be a pale skinned individual standing on some form of podium. Viewers think this human-looking creature is the aforementioned Mister Handsome.Superman's behind-the-scenes vignette gave us a better look at Mister Handsome (Image credit: DC Studios/Warner Bros. Pictures)There's further evidence to suggest this is the case. In Superman's behind-the-scenes featurette, we catch another glimpse of a being who not only resembles the character in Superman's final trailer, but also has a visibly different posture and appearance to most humans.Additionally, peaking as part of a recent Fandango interview, Hoult and Gunn revealed that Hoult's son, who occasionally visited the Superman set, had a fondness for Mister Handsome. Elaborating on who this character is, Gunn teased: "Mister Handsome is Lex’s creature that he created in a petri dish who drives around on this flying platform that is the ugliest, grossest creature in the world."This doesn't confirm that the pale skinned individual we briefly see is Mister Handsome, but Gunn's description lines up with what little we've seen of them. Throw in the incredibly ironic name for someone who's not attractive to look at and this has to be Mister Handsome.2. Ultraman unmaskedThings are heating up between Ultraman and Superman (Image credit: DC Studios/Warner Bros. Pictures)There's been plenty of speculation about Ultraman's actual identity. I've extensively covered the biggest fan theory about this secondary villain, so I won't do so again here. If you want more details on said hypothesis, read my pieces on Ultraman's supposed ties to another villain called the Hammer of Boravia, my breakdown of Superman 's second trailer, and the biggest Ultraman fan theory seemingly being confirmed by some Funko Pop figures.Superman's third trailer doesn't deliver much in the way of new Ultraman footage, but there are a couple of missable shots of this mysterious individual without his mask. The first shows Ultraman blasting the Man of Steel with his own heat vision ability. Later, we see Supes whacking a demasked Ultraman with a large metallic object.Neither clip is slow or long enough to give us a good look at Ultraman's face. Nonetheless, we know he'll lose his face covering at some point, which suggests we'll find out who he really is. My money is still on him being a Superman clone.3. Green Lantern's 'Big Blue' call backA superpowered humanoid alien is enough to make anyone green with envy (Image credit: DC Studios/Warner Bros. Pictures)At the trailer's 1:20 mark, we see Nathan Fillion's Guy Gardner/Green Lantern squaring up to Kal-El. Clearly, something's happened between the pair and it seems Gardner is trying to goad Supes to attack him. You don't mock someone by saying "make a move, Big Blue" if you're not trying to antagonize them."Big Blue" might sound like a form of derision on Gardner's part, but it's actually a call back to one of Superman's oldest nicknames. Indeed, it's a reference to 'The Big Blue Boy Scout' moniker that the Son of Krypton also went by in the 1950s. It's also an alias that's been shortened to 'Big Blue' in countless other comic books.This, then, appears to be one of many homages that'll be paid to the Man of Tomorrow's literary roots in his latest big-screen adventure.4. Who is baby Joey in Superman?One Kryptonian and a baby (Image credit: DC Studios/Warner Bros. Pictures)The final big reveal in Superman's latest trailer concerns a character called Joey. He's the alien baby we see Clark Kent's superpowered alter-ego holding/rescuing as some form of cosmic explosion erupts around them.We already know Joey's father is, too. Superman's Funko Pop figurine collection has already ruined that surprise, with Joey being the progeny of Anthony Carrigan's Metamorpho. For the uninitiated: essentially, he's a metahuman who can create any type of element out of thin air.The prevailing fan theory – one strengthened by footage shown in Superman's second trailer – is Luthor is exploiting Metamorpho in order to keep Joey safe. And, given Metamorpho's unique powers, he's tailor-made to craft kryptonite, aka the only substance in the known galaxy that can harm/weaken someone like Superman. It seems, then, that Metamorpho will be coerced to create some kryptonite, which Luthor can use against Supes, so Luthor doesn't harm Joey.You might also likeJames Gunn confirms new Wonder Woman movie is on the way, and DC fans say a Star Wars actor is the clear choice to play herGet the complete lowdown on Supergirl: Woman of TomorrowOr find out everything we know about Peacemaker season 2

Meta is finally cracking down on "nudify" apps that use AI to generate nonconsensual nude and explicit images of celebrities, influencers and others. The company is suing one app maker that's frequently advertised such apps on Facebook and Instagram, and taking new steps to prevent ads for similar services.

The crackdown comes months after several researchers and journalists have raised the alarm about such apps. A recent report from CBS News identified at least "hundreds" of ads on Meta's platform promoting apps that allow users to "remove clothing" from images of celebrities and others. One app in particular, called Crush AI, has apparently been a prolific advertiser on Facebook and Instagram. Researcher Alexios Mantzarlis, Director of Cornell Tech's Security, Trust and Safety Initiative, reported back in January that Crush AI had run more than 8,000 ads on Facebook and Instagram since last fall.

Now, Meta says it has filed a lawsuit against Joy Timeline HK Limited, the Hong Kong-based company behind Crush AI and other nudify apps. "This follows multiple attempts by Joy Timeline HK Limited to circumvent Meta’s ad review process and continue placing these ads, after they were repeatedly removed for breaking our rules," the company wrote in a blog post. Joy Timeline HK Limited didn't immediately respond to a request for comment.

Meta also says it's taking new steps to prevent apps like these from advertising on its platform. "We’ve developed new technology specifically designed to identify these types of ads — even when the ads themselves don’t include nudity — and use matching technology to help us find and remove copycat ads more quickly," Meta wrote. "We’ve worked with external experts and our own specialist teams to expand the list of safety-related terms, phrases and emojis that our systems are trained to detect within these ads." The social network says it also plans to work with other tech platforms, including app store owners, to share relevant details about entities that abuse its platform.

Nudify apps aren't the only entities that have exploited Meta's advertising platform to run ads featuring celebrity deepfakes. Meta has also struggled to contain shady advertisers that use AI-manipulated video of public figures to promote scams. The company's independent Oversight Board, which weighs in on content moderation issues affecting Facebook and Instagram, recently criticized Meta for under-enforcing its rules prohibiting such ads.This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/social-media/meta-is-cracking-down-on-ai-nudify-apps-100034964.html?src=rss

In case all the content from Summer Game Fest wasn't enough, Konami has you covered. Today at 9AM ET the developer will stream Konami Press Start, a new showcase featuring updates (and hopefully new gameplay) for Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater and Silent Hill f, among other titles.

It will stream on Konami’s YouTube channel and is expected to run 37 minutes. On top of news about the aforementioned two games, Konami has promised more — perhaps news around the Gradius Origins collection coming in August, possible new DLC for the Silent Hill 2 remake from Bloober Team or an update on Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection vol. 2.

As a reminder, Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater is set to arrive on PS5, PC and Xbox Series X on August 28th, while Silent Hill f will come to those same platforms on September 25th. The company has also been working on Silent Hill Townfall and other titles. This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/gaming/watch-konamis-press-start-metal-gear-and-silent-hill-stream-at-9am-et-100011285.html?src=rss

If the AI Action Summit in Paris earlier this year is the sign of things to come, establishing a coordinated approach to regulation and governance will be no easy task in the short or long term. To an extent, this is understandable – these processes rarely operate at pace, particularly when stakeholders are still trying to understand the impact of important trends, such as the emergence of advanced AI.The problem this creates, however, is that without consensus, organizations must work against the backdrop of a more complex and unpredictable threat landscape, with the tools used by threat actors more advanced and accessible than ever before. In fact, the pace of change around AI tools is so rapid that it’s difficult to properly predict exactly what new cyber risks will emerge.Not all one-way trafficThankfully, it’s not all one-way traffic. On one hand, threat actors are using generative tools to automate phishing campaigns, identify system vulnerabilities and write malicious code. On the other, forward-thinking organizations are using the same techniques to stay one step ahead. Nevertheless, security teams are in a difficult position – expected to respond to a growing range of threats with the same or fewer resources, while also managing a greater range of more serious risks.The result is a situation where many organizations are constantly playing catch-up. Threat intelligence may be available, but without the right tools and frameworks in place to both distil and make use of it, much of that insight stays hidden or goes underutilized.This plays out in different ways. In some organizations, core security functions – from threat intelligence and automation to incident response – remain siloed, with limited coordination or shared visibility. In others, strategies are developed in isolation, missing the opportunity to tap into the wealth of experience and insight already available across the broader security community.The result? Individual businesses are left to fend off highly organized, fast-moving threat groups that thrive on shared intelligence and agile tactics, and are often several steps ahead.The power of collaboration To address these essential issues, organizations are relying more heavily on security collaboration and collective defense, with Information Sharing and Analysis Centers (ISACs) among the most established and effective approaches.Operating across sectors, these groups are designed to collect, analyze and distribute actionable threat intelligence, while also equipping members with the tools and resources needed to strengthen resilience. Today, the National Council of ISACs, for example, includes nearly 30 sector-specific organizations – a clear sign of how far this model has evolved.The industry clearly sees the value. According to recent research, more than 90% of respondents say collaboration and information sharing are either very important or critical to their cybersecurity strategy. The problem? Almost three-quarters (70%) believe they could be doing more, with nearly one in five admitting they could share significantly more intelligence than they currently do.Worryingly, more than half of those surveyed (53%) said their organization doesn’t engage with an ISAC at all. Perhaps even more concerning, 28% weren’t even aware that ISACs exist, underlining how much ground there is still to cover in building a truly collaborative cyber defense ecosystem.But, for any effective approach to collective defense to succeed, the goal is to establish workflows that allow for the rapid, structured exchange of indicators of compromise (IoCs), tactics, techniques and procedures (TTPs) and real-world incident reports. Communities that get this right create a multiplier effect – the more each participant shares, the stronger the whole becomes.Proactive securityAll of this supports a shift from reactive to proactive security. Today’s teams must be able to identify risks before they escalate and take preventive action in near real time.But that’s easier said than done. Security operations are often flooded with data from multiple sources, making it hard to separate the signal from the noise. That’s why threat intelligence platforms (TIPs) are becoming vital in helping ingest and operationalize threat data and in the process, reducing manual overhead and improving decision-making.The best TIPs also enable automated intelligence sharing with external communities. In doing so, they act as a nerve center, connecting internal teams with trusted partners outside the organization.This can transform the levels of sophistication and speed that can be applied to threat intelligence, empowering security teams to replace their reliance on manual processes while boosting efficiency, time savings and improved accuracy.TIPs can also broaden the different types of data used in the threat intelligence process, including integrating structured and unstructured data, which can then be delivered as standardized output.Looking at the overall security landscape at present, the challenges posed by AI-powered cybercrime are already prompting regulators to push for higher standards. Across multiple industries, new rules demand that organizations go beyond point solutions and build resilience into their day-to-day security strategies.In practical terms, that means engaging with trusted partners and building response frameworks that are ready for action. If and when international standards emerge, organizations that embrace the collective defense approach will be strongly placed to ensure their networks and data remain safe.Train up with the best online cybersecurity courses.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. If you are interested in contributing find out more here: https://www.techradar.com/news/submit-your-story-to-techradar-pro