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Forbes
9 hours ago
- Forbes
iOS 18.6—Update Now Warning Issued To All iPhone Users
Apple has released iOS 18.6, along with a warning to update your iPhone now. Apple has released iOS 18.6, along with a warning to update your iPhone now. That's because iOS 18.6 comes with a hefty list of 29 security fixes, some of which plug serious holes in iOS. Apple doesn't give much information about the bugs squashed in iOS 18.6, to give people as much time to update as possible before attackers can get hold of the details. However, iOS 18.6 fixes multiple flaws in WebKit, the engine that supports the Safari browser, according to the iPhone maker's support page. Tracked as CVE-2025-4322, one of the issues patched in WebKit could see sensitive user information exposed, if they process maliciously crafted web content. Meanwhile, a trio of CVEs patched in iOS 18.6 could lead to memory corruption as a result of processing maliciously crafted web content. Apple's iOS 18.6 also fixes a flaw in CoreMedia Playback that could enable an app to access user-sensitive data. The Impact Of The Issues Fixed In iOS 18.6 Of the issues patched in iOS 18.6, Daniel Card, an independent cybersecurity consultant, highlights a flaw which could see your passcode read out by VoiceOver. Meanwhile, another WebKit issue could see address bar spoofing, if you visit a malicious website, he says. Most of the issues patched in iOS 18.6 are specific to WebKit, 'which by its very nature are more likely to be exploited remotely,' says Sean Wright, head of application security at Featurespace. For the most part, the impact of the vulnerabilities fixed in iOS 18.6 is limited, Wright says. However, it is important to note that flaws including CVE-2025-43227 do have more of an impact and 'thus carry more risk,' according to Wright. Apple released iOS 18.6 alongside iOS 17.7.9, patching issues on iPhones that can't run iOS 18. OS 18.6 comes with a hefty list of 29 security fixes, some of which plug serious holes in iOS. Why You Should Update To iOS 18.6 None of the flaws patched in iOS 18.6 have been used in real-life attacks, yet. But iOS 18.6 is the first update in well over two months — iOS 18.5 was issued in mid-May and Apple hasn't released any minor upgrades in the meantime. The iOS 18.6 upgrade is also likely to be the last iPhone update before Apple releases iOS 26 this fall, unless a very urgent security fix is needed before then. The fact that there's so long between updates — with another gap due until the iPhone 17 and iOS 26 arrive this fall — mean applying iOS 18.6 now is important. Plus iOS 18.6 fixes bugs plaguing those on the previous version, including an issue in Photos that could prevent memory movies being shared. 'Overall, there is no reason to panic, but I would highly recommend that users update to iOS 18.6 as soon as possible to be on the safe side,' says Wright. It's also worth noting that automatic updates can take a while to reach your iPhone, so it is best to apply iOS 18.6 manually. Before doing this, Card points out the importance of ensuring you have space in iCloud. 'Some people have their iCloud full so not only do their device back ups not work, their updates fail.' "General housekeeping is always good for life and security optimisation," Card says. To upgrade your iPhone, go to your Settings > General > Software Update and download and install iOS 18.6 now.
The Hill
11 hours ago
- Business
- The Hill
What critics don't understand about Trump's energy policies
A recent New York Times article made some alarming claims: China is racing ahead in clean energy, while America under Trump clings to fossil fuels. Beijing is supposedly building wind turbines, solar panels and electric vehicles for a decarbonized world, while Washington is instead doubling down on obsolete oil, gas and coal. The contrast is stark and seemingly damning — the U.S., the article suggests, is losing the future. But this story is misleading. What the article misses is the deeper logic shaping the Trump administration's energy policy. It has little to do with nostalgia or climate skepticism, and everything to do with the demands of artificial intelligence. Trump's energy agenda is being guided by a different kind of technological revolution. Massive AI models, sprawling data centers and next-generation chip foundries demand vast, uninterrupted flows of energy. However clean or cheap they may be, wind and solar, by their intermittent nature, cannot deliver the stable, high-density power these systems require. That distinction, between intermittent and dispatchable energy, is the real dividing line in global energy strategy today. And it's why Trump's policy may be more forward-looking than critics realize. If you want to understand the real rationale, look to Secretary of Energy Chris Wright. In a recent interview, he stated, 'To achieve Nvidia's and America's dream to win the AI race, we've got to produce a lot more electricity.' Wright's position is blunt but accurate. Natural gas, followed by nuclear and coal, is what now powers most of America's electricity, and it is these sources that will fuel the AI boom. 'Expanded natural gas electricity production … that'll be the workhorse of winning the AI race,' Wright explained. Thus, in Wright's view, the Trump administration policy isn't to reject the future but rather to win it by unleashing American energy production to support the backbone of tomorrow's economy: AI chips, training clusters and data centers. Contrast that with the Biden administration's approach. The Inflation Reduction Act was a landmark in climate legislation, pouring hundreds of billions into renewables, clean tech and place-based development incentives. It was designed to build solar farms, wind capacity and green manufacturing hubs, especially in disadvantaged communities. But for all its strengths, the law was designed in a pre-ChatGPT world. A 2023 Treasury Department fact sheet on the law goes on at length about electric heat pumps, rooftop solar and tax credits for underserved areas. It says nothing about AI, chip fabrication or crypto foundries. The Biden plan focused on equity and emissions, while Trump's plan focuses on watts and AI's electricity demands. That contrast became even sharper with Trump's second-term executive orders. Within days of taking office, Trump moved to dismantle the regulatory infrastructure supporting Biden's climate agenda. He ordered agencies to fast-track fossil fuel development and streamline the permitting of pipelines and power stations. Biden-era climate councils and carbon accounting models were scrapped. Electric vehicle mandates were rolled back. Furthermore, Trump's executive orders on nuclear power called for 300 new gigawatts of nuclear capacity by 2050. Advanced reactors are to be deployed at AI data centers and military bases within two years. Uranium enrichment, the revival of shuttered nuclear plants and fuel recycling are all being ramped up under the banner of national security. From liquefied natural gas exports to uranium enrichment, the Trump message is consistent: deregulate, drill, and build. Trump's coalition is not anti-technology — in fact, it is aggressively trying to corner the energy inputs required for technological supremacy, even if it means tearing up climate policy to get there. That brings us back to the New York Times's climate article's core claims. The piece frames the global energy race as a contest between a clean-energy China and a fossil-fueled America, casting the U.S. as the laggard. But that reading confuses the form of energy with its function. The future won't be won by whoever builds the most solar panels. It will be won by the country best positioned to power the technologies that drive tomorrow's economy. And right now, that technology is artificial intelligence. AI isn't just another app layer. It's a foundational shift in computing, manufacturing, defense and global finance. It demands enormous, stable, always-on energy loads. That means natural gas, nuclear and dispatchable capacity, not just wind and sun. By this logic, it may be China — not the U.S. — that's making the bigger strategic misstep. Beijing is doubling down on renewables, but those technologies weren't built to power the AI revolution. Meanwhile, Washington, under Trump, is retooling its energy policy to meet precisely that demand.
Metro
12 hours ago
- Sport
- Metro
'What is Sarina doing?' - Wright 'baffled' by Wiegman call in Euro 2025 final
Ian Wright says he 'couldn't believe' Alessia Russo was taken off after scoring against Spain and feels Sarina Wiegman was 'very fortunate' to avoid a backlash as England went on to win the Euro 2025 final on penalties. For the third match on the bounce, the Lionesses were forced to come from behind after conceding to a Mariona Caldentey header midway through the first half in Basel. Just as they had done against both Sweden and Italy, the holders dug deep and managed to wrestle the momentum back in their favour, with Russo reacting brilliantly to nod home Chloe Kelly's pinpoint cross and level in the 57th minute. The two teams could not be separated after extra-time and it was England who eventually prevailed after another nerve-jangling shootout, with Kelly scoring the decisive spot-kick to seal a famous 3-1 win over the world champions. The Lionesses' latest triumph – which came at the end of a rollercoaster campaign – marked the first time in history that an English team had won a major tournament on foreign soil. It also further cemented Wiegman's legendary status as an international head coach. The 55-year-old first lifted the trophy with the Netherlands in 2017 before steering England to back-to-back titles over the last three years. Dissecting the final on the Crossways podcast, Wright was somewhat reluctant to criticise Wiegman considering just how far England had come since she took over the reins from Phil Neville. However, the iconic ex-Arsenal striker believes there were a couple of key decisions which could easily have gone against the England boss on another day. 'I've got to say, the Russo substitution is the most baffling thing I'll ever see if she's not injured. I could not believe it,' Wright said. 'Michelle [Agyemang] came on and, obviously, she's amazing, Young Player of the Tournament, only coming off the bench and doing enough to win, that was amazing on her part. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video 'But I think she [Agyemang] needs Russo on there with her in this time. 'They would have caused Spain so many problems because Russo would have dropped off, she would have been in the box. 'What is Sarina doing taking her off?! What's she doing taking her off?! I couldn't believe it.' According to Wright, Wiegman has proven beyond doubt that she is a 'genius' and a 'legend' – but hauling Russo off with 20 minutes remaining made little sense in the context of the match. 'She was feeding off scraps,' Wright said of Russo. 'When you're playing in a game like that, all you're hoping for is one chance that you can try and take, which she did, and then you get a second wind. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video 'When she went off you could see it. She's so sweet and she's saying thank you to everybody but you can see it in her mind, she must be thinking, 'What the f***'s going on?! What are you taking me off for?!' 'In the end, she's very fortunate. She's obviously shown she's a great coach with three European Championships on the spin. That's legendary. 'But some of the decisions… you're thinking to yourself, 'If that's what you're doing on purpose because you see the outcome in your head then you are a genius!', but she is a genius with what she's done.' Wright was similarly taken aback that Wiegman opted to 'gamble' on Lauren James' fitness when she had a player of Kelly's quality raring to go the start. 'With Lauren James, it's a Euros final. If she thinks, 'You know what? If I can get something out of myself I might be able to do it', then you're going to play,' he continued. 'And I think it was a gamble that I don't think Sarina should have taken, especially when you've got Chloe there. Chloe is ready to go and she showed that when she came on. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video 'I thought it was strange. Again, you're talking about somebody who is obviously not fit enough. 'Then, we know that [Lauren] Hemp can come back and work back as well and help and you've got Ona Batlle, Aitana Bonmati and Athenea del Castillo all on that side, that's the most attacking they can be on that side, and you've got Lauren James whose natural game is not to track back and try stop those players. 'She's half fit and it just felt like, 'Oh my gosh, what's going on?!'' More Trending Given the journey Kelly had gone on following a 'dark' time in her career at the start of the year, Wright had to fight back the tears when the Arsenal forward stepped up to convert the winning penalty. 'Who in history has had the opportunity to do that? She has won us a tournament the last kick,' he went on. 'I got emotional as well when she did it. I just had a feeling and I felt like I was going to cry. 'I was just so pleased for her and I wanted it to happen and I wanted it to happen for us a country.' Did Wiegman make a mistake bringing off Russo? For more stories like this, check our sport page. Follow Metro Sport for the latest news on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. MORE: Legendary Lioness hero 'tipped for glittering TV career' after Euros 2025 win MORE: When is the next Women's World Cup and where is it being held? MORE: Lionesses trophy parade: England celebrate historic Euro 2025 victory in London
Metro
12 hours ago
- Sport
- Metro
Liverpool set to beat Arsenal in transfer race for Salford City wonderkid
Liverpool are set to sign wonderkid Will Wright despite Arsenal's verbal agreement with Salford City over a transfer move, according to reports. Arsenal agreed a verbal deal to sign the 17-year-old striker for around £200k plus add-ons two weeks ago – with the north Londoners having originally look set to hijack Liverpool's move for the talented teenager. The Gunners did not agree personal terms, though, with Wright set for a switch to Anfield after Liverpool increased their first bid of £100k plus add-ons to match Arsenal's offer and move back ahead in the transfer race. Liverpool have agreed a deal with Wright's club Salford and personal terms with the player himself, The Athletic have reported. It's believed that Wright was keen to join Liverpool instead of Arsenal because he wanted to remain in the north west of England. Wake up to find news on your club in your inbox every morning with Metro's Football Newsletter. Sign up to our newsletter and then select your team in the link we'll send you so we can get football news tailored to you. Wright made his first-team debut for Salford, the club owned by Manchester United legends Gary Neville and David Beckham, in November. The youngster came off the bench in a 3-2 win over Wolves U21s in the EFL Trophy. Wright then played against Manchester City in the 2024-25 FA Cup, a game in which Pep Guardiola's side defeated Salford 8-0 in the third round. He went on to make two appearances in League Two – the fourth tier of English football – before the end of last season, against Port Vale and Bradford City respectively. Prior to playing in Salford's first team, Wright had been a prolific goalscorer at youth level and in the club's B team. It's thought that the young English star will initially join up with Liverpool U21s once he joins the Premier League champions from Salford. Wright has impressed for Salford in pre-season this month, scoring two goals in a 2-2 draw against FC United of Manchester. He is now set to play under former Wales manager Rob Page, who was appointed Liverpool U21s head coach earlier this summer. More Trending Speaking after Page's arrival, Liverpool academy director Alex Inglethorpe told the club's website: 'Rob brings a wealth of playing and coaching experience to a key role as young players look to bridge that gap from academy prospect to first-team footballers. 'His recent achievements in guiding Wales to the last 16 at Euro 2020 before qualifying for the 2022 World Cup speak for themselves. 'But perhaps less heralded is the work that took place during his time in charge of the national team, which saw numerous pathway players make it into the senior squad. 'This is something we have seen first-hand at Liverpool with several of our academy players making significant progress on the international stage under Rob's guidance.' MORE: Chelsea keen to sign '25-goal' Man Utd star after Xavi Simons MORE: 'Worries me' – Rio Ferdinand reveals concern over Man Utd's £69m transfer target MORE: Kai Rooney copies Viktor Gyokeres' trademark celebration after Arsenal beat Man Utd to marquee signing
Daily Mirror
13 hours ago
- Business
- Daily Mirror
Liverpool hijack Arsenal transfer after agreeing deal with Gary Neville and David Beckham
Liverpool are set to seal a transfer for a teenage prospect ahead of Arsenal despite the Gunners agreeing a fee for the player first this summer, ahead of the Reds Liverpool have agreed a deal with Salford City over a move for Will Wright. The Reds are set to beat Arsenal to the signing of the 17-year-old forward as they finalise talks with the player's representatives to get the transfer over the line. The Gunners agreed a deal with Salford earlier in the summer but now look to set their move hijacked. Arsenal were said to have first submitted a bid worth £250,000 plus add-ons for Wright, a figure greater than Liverpool's reported first offer of £100,000 plus add-ons. But the Merseyside club appear to have returned to win the race to continue a busy summer of transfer business. Wright is said to have favoured staying in the North West. The teenage made his Salford in January against Manchester City and went on to make two appearances in League Two for the club. Wright has regularly featured for the B team of the club, owned by Gary Neville and David Beckham. The plan is set to be for Wright to join up with Liverpool 's under-21s. Arne Slot has already seen seven players signed for his first team so far in his second summer in charge at Anfield however. Florian Wirtz has been the headline signing as Liverpool broke the British transfer record to land the German international. Slot has also added Hugo Ekitike, Jeremie Frimpong, Milos Kerkez, Armin Pecsi and Freddie Woodman as the club's spending approaches £300million. Liverpool are also set to see a significant departure in the shape of Luis Diaz. The Colombia international will sign a five-year deal with Bayern Munich after the teams agreed a £65million transfer. Diaz left Liverpool's pre-season tour to travel to Munich earlier this week after the Merseyside club agreed to the transfer over the weekend. The 28-year-old was left out of the Reds' friendly against AC Milan on Sunday. Slot has been pleased with the club's work in the market this far. "I think what I've also said is I'm really happy with the squad we had," said Slot. "That's what we also showed by not bringing in new players last season. Now we won the league, but you can see everywhere around us – in the Premier League but also we play in Europe so we want to achieve things there as well – that all of these teams try to strengthen their squads. "So, if you do the same as we did last year we will probably not be able to win it again. So, we have to improve – the players that are still here and we've tried to bring new energy in but also 'weapons', as you called it, and I think the players we've brought in have shown already in the few times we have trained together and the games we've played. Now let's wait how Hugo [Ekitike] is going to do that. Really pleased what we did until now, but already really pleased we kept the players that had an extended contract last season." Join our new WhatsApp community and receive your daily dose of Mirror Football content. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.
