Technology

IEEE Spectrum reports that AI tools are exposing long-standing flaws in legacy software, illustrated by the php2shell vulnerability class, where decades-old insecure coding patterns in PHP applications let attackers turn input into shell commands. The argument is that AI-assisted discovery and exploitation of such weaknesses is compounding an accumulated security debt from 40 years of software practices, forcing organizations to finally remediate old code.

A technology reviewer has published a hands-on test of the most downloaded 3D printed gadgets and hardware, putting popular printable designs through real-world use. The review is drawing large attention among 3D printing fans and tech enthusiasts, who are debating which printed products are genuinely useful and which remain novelty items as consumer 3D printing keeps growing.

British tech reviewer Mrwhosetheboss has published a video in which he 3D prints replicas of the most popular technology products on the market. The project is drawing large audiences, with millions of viewers engaging with the content as he tests how consumer gadgets can be recreated at home with a 3D printer. It is the latest in a wave of ambitious maker-style experiments from top tech channels.

A new essay by developer Rakhim Diafutdinov makes an unusual argument: instead of the usual complaints about surveillance, the author wishes tech companies knew more about him. The piece argues that better knowledge of users could mean fewer irrelevant ads, less junk content and services that actually fit people's lives, a contrarian take in a debate usually framed entirely around privacy.

A claim that the lost civilization of Atlantis left advanced technology behind in ancient Egypt is drawing wide attention online, with discussion of possible links between Atlantis and Egyptian monuments and engineering. Supporters argue unexplained features of Egyptian sites point to earlier advanced knowledge, while mainstream archaeologists reject any connection to Atlantis as unsupported by evidence.

The Malayalam technology channel M4 Tech has released a Diwali special exploring what happens when different firecrackers are bundled together and lit at once, prompting surprise reactions from viewers. The clip is drawing heavy engagement during the festival season, when firecracker stunts and safety concerns are a familiar talking point across India.

Tech reviewer Marques Brownlee has published a look at Meta's latest VR glasses, arguing they deliver the experience Apple's second-generation Vision Pro could have offered. The piece highlights Meta's hardware design and virtual reality capabilities as outpacing Apple's mixed-reality headset, sparking wide debate among technology fans about which company now leads the immersive-device market.

A big-budget adaptation of the Ramayana is drawing attention, with reports putting its budget at around ₹4,000 crore, which would make it one of the most expensive films ever made in India. Interest centres on the scale of its production design, visual effects and technology, as audiences debate whether the epic adaptation can justify its enormous cost.