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  • Microsoft issues emergency Windows Server patch for critical WSUS vulnerability CVE-2025-59287
    October 25, 2025, 3:30 AM EDT. Microsoft has issued an out-of-band (OOB) security patch for Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) to fix the critical vulnerability CVE-2025-59287 that enables unauthenticated remote code execution (RCE) with SYSTEM privileges. The flaw, disclosed after public PoC code appeared, was addressed in the October 2025 Patch Tuesday but prompted an urgent OOB update. Administrators should reboot after installing the fix. If WSUS server role is disabled, systems remain protected; otherwise, enablement without the patch leaves servers exposed. Workarounds include disabling the WSUS Server Role or blocking inbound traffic on ports 8530 and 8531, though that stops updates to endpoints.
  • Sony Expands Android 16 Update to Xperia 1 VI and Xperia 10 VI; Final Xperia 10 VII Due by November
    October 25, 2025, 3:18 AM EDT. Android 16 is expanding to Xperia 1 VI and Xperia 10 VI, following Xperia 1 VII. The rollout is in waves, so some regions will see it later. To check manually: Settings > System > Advanced > Software Update. The update is large - around 1-2 GB - so use a stable Wi-Fi connection and keep the battery above 30%. Sony notes four Xperia models qualify this cycle, with the final Xperia 10 VII expected to get Android 16 by early November. Once done, Sony will be among the first major OEMs to finish updates after Google. The newer devices are covered by Sony's renewed three major Android updates promise, with potential updates to Android 17 for Xperia 1 VI and even Android 19 for Xperia 1 VII. Check Sony's support pages or Telegram for alerts.
  • SpainSat NG II completes Spain's most ambitious space project, expanding secure global communications
    October 25, 2025, 3:16 AM EDT. Spain celebrates the launch of SpainSat NG II, a six-tonne secure communications satellite that lifted off from Cape Canaveral aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 after a brief delay. The mission completes the SPAINSAT NG Programme, touted as Spain's most ambitious space project and a cornerstone of national technological sovereignty. A delegation from the Ministry of Defence, the Armed Forces, Hisdesat, and major aerospace firms highlighted Spanish industry's substantial role in the build. Built by Airbus, SpainSat NG II joins its twin SpainSat NG I to form a global constellation spanning the Americas to Asia, Europe, Africa and the Middle East. The satellite features advanced antennas, cyberattack protection, and nuclear-event shielding, reinforcing Europe's strategic autonomy in secure satellite communications.
  • How a tiny race condition spiraled into a massive AWS outage that disrupted the internet
    October 25, 2025, 3:14 AM EDT. An AWS outage began with a small glitch: two automated systems tried to update the same DNS entry simultaneously, producing an empty entry and triggering a cascade that disrupted DynamoDB, EC2, and other services. The failure affected Netflix, Starbucks, United Airlines, hospital networks, mobile banking, and smart home devices. Amazon called it a race condition where concurrent writes conflicted, likened to two students editing a shared notebook. When DynamoDB went down, EC2 could not bring servers back online quickly, amplifying downtime. The postmortem outlines fixes to prevent simultaneous writes and improve availability, as Amazon learns from the event and works to harden its systems against similar disruptions.
  • Instagram adds Watch History for Reels to rediscover watched clips
    October 25, 2025, 2:58 AM EDT. Instagram has rolled out a Watch History feature for Reels, letting you revisit every clip you've watched. You can browse in a chronological list, filter by date ranges (newest/oldest, past week/month), and remove items from history. Access it via Profile > Settings > Your Activity > Watch History. This makes it easier to find forgotten clips, saves time, and could boost repeat views and engagement for creators. Compared with TikTok and YouTube, Instagram is leaning into more user-friendly updates, giving users more control and preventing Reels from becoming a black hole of lost content.