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aviation technologyCORROBORATED

Nats software bug: millisecond data corruption caused six-hour outage and mass flight cancellations

Nats says a previously unknown software defect corrupted flight data in a millisecond, triggering a six-hour outage and mass cancellations. The error first occurred at 10:00 and recurred leading to a major incident declared at 12:32pm, with full operations resuming at 7:30pm BST (18:30 UTC).

  • Nats says a software defect corrupted flight data in a millisecond, triggering nationwide disruption.
  • Error first occurred at 10:00, major incident declared at 12:32pm BST (11:32 UTC), full operations resumed at 7:30pm BST (18:30 UTC).
2 sources91% confidence
The Guardian Business
artificial intelligenceDEVELOPING

Perplexity trusts GPT-6 Astra with systems: writes comms, changes software and monitors production

Perplexity deploys GPT‑6 Astra to write communications, modify software and monitor production systems. Cofounder Johnny Ho says the model helps apply AI’s information capabilities to real systems and requires less frequent checking than earlier models.

  • Perplexity deploys GPT‑6 Astra to write communications, change software and monitor production systems.
  • Johnny Ho says better code-writing by the model improves Perplexity’s search capabilities.
1 sources98% confidence
OpenAI
Mobile TechnologyCORROBORATED

AT&T Urges iPhone 18 Pro Max Owners to Update Amid Cellular Issues

AT&T has alerted customers to cellular problems affecting some iPhone 18 Pro Max devices and urged them to install iOS 27.0.1 immediately. Users have said the update does not fix the issue, whose cause remains unconfirmed.

  • AT&T has warned that some iPhone 18 Pro Max devices cannot reliably handle calls, texts or mobile data.
  • The carrier told customers to install iOS 27.0.1 immediately, although users report no resolution.
2 sources86% confidence
MacRumors
SoftwareDEVELOPING

Microsoft Starts Disabling EWS, Putting Mac Mail Sync With 365 at Risk

Microsoft has begun disabling Exchange Web Services by default in Exchange Online, a protocol still used by Apple's Mac Mail and Calendar apps to sync Microsoft 365 work accounts. The rollout will be phased, with permanent shutdown planned for April 1, 2027.

  • Microsoft has started a phased default disablement of EWS in Exchange Online.
  • Apple's Mac Mail and Calendar still use EWS to sync Microsoft 365 work accounts.
1 sources50% confidence
MacRumors
Software UpdatesDEVELOPING

Apple Expands watchOS 27.0.1 to Series 9 and Later Watches

Apple has released watchOS 27.0.1 for all eligible watches, including Apple Watch Series 9 and later. The update first reached Series 12 and Ultra 4 after a bug caused unexpected restarts, but Apple has not specified the fixes.

  • watchOS 27.0.1 is now available for Apple Watch Series 9 and later.
  • The update first launched for Series 12 and Ultra 4 after unexpected restarts were reported.
1 sources50% confidence
MacRumors
Apple TVDEVELOPING

Apple TV 4K fourth-generation image reveals unchanged design and rumored Wi-Fi 7

An image of an unreleased fourth-generation Apple TV 4K was found in an Apple file, potentially indicating an upcoming launch. Rumored upgrades include an A17 Pro or newer chip and Wi-Fi 7 support, while Apple has not confirmed the specifications.

  • An Apple file contains an image of a fourth-generation Apple TV 4K.
  • The pictured device retains the current model’s external design.
1 sources50% confidence
MacRumors
Operating systemsDEVELOPING

macOS Golden Gate Ends Intel and Time Capsule Support as macOS 28 Restricts Rosetta 2

Apple’s macOS Golden Gate is the first release limited to Apple silicon Macs. Intel models remain on macOS Tahoe, with security updates planned through fall 2028, while macOS 28 is expected to broadly restrict Rosetta 2.

  • macOS Golden Gate runs only on Macs with Apple silicon.
  • Apple plans security updates for Intel Macs through fall 2028.
1 sources50% confidence
MacRumors
Mobile technologyDEVELOPING

Full Apple ‘Antennagate’ press conference video surfaces 16 years later

A 47-minute recording of Apple’s 2010 iPhone 4 press conference Q&A has appeared on YouTube. Steve Jobs, Tim Cook and Bob Mansfield answer questions about the phone’s signal controversy.

  • A 47-minute iPhone 4 press conference Q&A from 2010 has appeared on YouTube.
  • Steve Jobs, Tim Cook and Bob Mansfield answer reporters’ questions in the recording.
1 sources50% confidence
MacRumors
CybersecurityDEVELOPING

OpenAI to provide Ukraine with free Daybreak AI system for cyber defence

OpenAI will provide Ukraine’s government with its Daybreak AI-based cyber-defence system free of charge. The tool is intended to identify vulnerabilities and help protect civilian infrastructure, including hospitals and power plants.

  • OpenAI will give Ukraine free access to Daybreak to protect civilian infrastructure.
  • Daybreak identifies vulnerabilities in digital systems and helps develop mitigation measures.
1 sources94% confidence
BBC News Україна
AviationDEVELOPING

Nats failures cancel more than 2,150 UK flights in a month

Two failures at the UK air traffic services provider Nats within a month caused more than 2,150 cancellations and delays for tens of thousands of travellers. The government is awaiting a six-month independent review of the first incident.

  • Two Nats failures within a month caused more than 2,150 flight cancellations.
  • The Swanwick incident affected hundreds of thousands of passengers.
1 sources93% confidence
BBC Business
Software & updatesDEVELOPING

Apple repurposes Digital Crown double-click in watchOS 27, removing app-switch shortcut

watchOS 27 assigns the Digital Crown double-click to a new Live Rewind feature available only on Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4. Owners of older models updating to watchOS 27 will lose the previous app-switching double-click behavior.

  • watchOS 27 shipped on September 14; Series 12 and Ultra 4 arrive September 18.
  • Live Rewind transcribes the last 15 seconds of spoken audio and uses the Digital Crown double-click on compatible watches.
1 sources87% confidence
MacRumors
Mobile softwareDEVELOPING

Apple releases iOS 27.2 beta 1: redesigned Health app, Siri AI gains new languages, Apple TV profiles

Apple released the first iOS 27.2 beta. The update includes a redesigned Health app, Siri AI in five additional languages, and Apple TV app profiles on iPhone and iPad; certain features are limited to specific locales or language settings.

  • Apple released iOS 27.2 beta 1 instead of an iOS 27.1 beta.
  • Redesigned Health app in three tabs (Insights, Longevity, Browse) with Health Age and camera‑based assessments; available only in U.S. English in this beta.
1 sources87% confidence
MacRumors
Artificial intelligenceDEVELOPING

NVIDIA presents new AI infrastructure efficiency results at AI Infra Summit

NVIDIA presented new Vera Rubin and DSX efficiency results at the AI Infra Summit, including up to 3.7x higher throughput for Vera Rubin NVL72 than GB300 NVL72 in preliminary MLPerf Inference v6.1 results. Lambda reported a 23% gain in performance per watt.

  • Vera Rubin NVL72 delivered up to 3.7x the throughput of GB300 NVL72 in preliminary MLPerf Inference v6.1 results.
  • Lambda improved performance per watt by 23% with DSX MaxLPS.
1 sources50% confidence
NVIDIA Newsroom
GamingDEVELOPING

Beneath a Steel Sky review: A strong dystopia with an uneven tone

PC Gamer reviewed Revolution Software’s adventure game Beneath a Steel Sky in December 1993. Garry Whitta praised its scale, plotting and robotic companion, while criticizing its humor, music and inconsistent tone.

  • Garry Whitta’s Beneath a Steel Sky review appeared in PC Gamer UK in December 1993.
  • The game features around 100 locations, numerous puzzles and Joey, a robot that can use different cybernetic bodies.
1 sources82% confidence
PC Gamer
Energy and TransportDEVELOPING

Houthis Capture Mayun Island at Red Sea Entrance, Threatening Shipping

Yemen’s Houthi rebels have captured Mayun Island at the entrance to the Red Sea, a key route for Saudi oil exports. About 12% of global goods normally pass through the nearby Bab el-Mandeb Strait, while a Houthi spokesman said shipping was safe except for Saudi vessels.

  • Houthi forces seized Mayun Island near the Bab el-Mandeb Strait.
  • About 12% of global goods normally pass through the strait.
1 sources90% confidence
NPR World