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Grok Build coding agent leaks oodles of confidential info, some belonging to SpaceXSI
Build Guides & Tips • 44m ago • 1 min read ✓ Read

Grok Build coding agent leaks oodles of confidential info, some belonging to SpaceXSI

Grok Build, the vibe-coding agent from SpaceXSI, is leaking data—some of it proprietary business information and other sensitive secrets—from thousands of its users, including the very same Elon Musk-owned company that offers the platform, new research shows. The information is revealed through links allowing Grok Build users to share their apps with others. Grok takes steps to randomize the URLs so only people who know the exact URL can access the data stored there. A design decision by developers of the platform, however, completely torpedoes that objective and makes it possible for anyone to enumerate thousands of live Grok Build projects. Except in rare cases, clicking those links opens the app and reveals all data associated with it. You had one job Research from security firm Claroc shows that the exposed data includes things like internal business plans, ad proposals, medical exam results, galley checklists from a celebrity cruise line, and employee names and ID numbers. Ironically, some of the sensitive data comes from two-dozen apps built by SpaceXSI (the name of the now-merged SpaceX and xAI) itself. A small sampling of the documents revealed in the SpaceXSI apps—Claroc found 24 of them—include an onboarding plan, marked confidential, for a new member of SpaceXSI’s enterprise sales team, a sales territory map of 594 accounts, internal system addresses for sales team tools, and advertising proposals.

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Why It Matters
  • Grok takes steps to randomize the URLs so only people who know the exact URL can access the data stored there.
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Breggz Launches IMAX Enhanced Zohn 2 Wireless Earphones
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Build Guides & Tips • 2h ago ✓ Read

Breggz Launches IMAX Enhanced Zohn 2 Wireless Earphones

Audio brand Breggz has announced the Zohn 2, its next-generation wireless earphones featuring IMAX Enhanced certification. Founded by Dutch artist Xander de Buisonjé, the company positions the new flagship around a custom five-driver acoustic architecture aimed at studio-grade portable monitoring. The Zohn 2 integrates proprietary Breggz Master Tuning alongside dedicated sound profiles designed to handle complex multi-layer audio reproduction for both music and film. By leveraging a multi-driver layout, the hardware attempts to bridge the performance gap traditionally found between consumer Bluetooth earbuds and professional wired in-ear monitors. While exact pricing, battery wattages, and regional rollout dates remain unannounced at launch, the hardware targets high-end mobile audiophiles and multimedia consumers. Homelab and Linux enthusiasts looking for ultra-low-latency Bluetooth codecs or specialized desktop audio routing should monitor subsequent technical spec sheets for protocol support.

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5-Driver
Acoustic architecture configuration
Why It Matters
  • Features a five-driver acoustic architecture for enhanced audio separation.
  • Brings IMAX Enhanced certification to a portable wireless form factor.
  • Aims to replicate studio-grade wired monitor clarity in a Bluetooth earphone.
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GXTrust Launches Volyx Ultra-Lightweight Gaming Mouse
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GXTrust Launches Volyx Ultra-Lightweight Gaming Mouse

For competitive gamers who demand speed and responsiveness, every gram counts. With high-quality features designed for effortless movement, easy connectivity, and long-lasting gaming sessions, this is the gaming mouse built for players who want it all. Weighing just 67 g, the Volyx's standout feature is without a doubt its ultra-lightweight design. Allowing for swift, responsive movement, it enables gamers to take full advantage of speed without compromising on performance. Coupled with a stylish cut-out housing, this PC gaming mouse adds a unique aesthetic touch to any setup. Published by TechPowerUp, this update lands as hardware buyers and self-hosted AI builders weigh price-to-performance, memory bandwidth, and Linux driver support across current-generation platforms.

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Why It Matters
  • Weighing just 67 g, the Volyx's standout feature is without a doubt its ultra-lightweight design.
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Build Guides & Tips • 5h ago • 45 sec read ✓ Read

AMD EPYC 9996 Benchmarks Show Unparalleled Performance With 256 Zen 6C Cores

Back in July AMD announced the EPYC 9006 "Venice" series at their Advancing AI event. Today they are announcing EPYC 9006 series Socket SP7 processor availability and with systems beginning to ship today from their OEM/ODM partners. With that we are also now allowed to begin sharing AMD EPYC 9006 performance benchmark figures. Back in July I expected EPYC 9006 to be a "grand slam" for performance... After hands-on with the 6th Gen EPYC processors, it's a grand slam alright -- out of this world. Published by Phoronix, this update lands as hardware buyers and self-hosted AI builders weigh price-to-performance, memory bandwidth, and Linux driver support across current-generation platforms.

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By ChipJolt Hardware & AI Desk
Why It Matters
  • With that we are also now allowed to begin sharing AMD EPYC 9006 performance benchmark figures.
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Build Guides & Tips • 9h ago • 45 sec read ✓ Read

Valve Adds Average Steam Deck Framerate Data to Store Compatibility Screen

Valve has updated the Steam Client to display average Steam Deck framerate data directly on game compatibility screens. The new feature uses opt-in telemetry collected from user hardware to show performance metrics prior to purchase.

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By ChipJolt Hardware & AI Desk
100%
Opt-in basis for telemetry data collection
Why It Matters
  • Gamers can view real-world average FPS data before purchasing titles for the handheld.
  • Developers gain access to aggregated performance telemetry to better target optimization.
  • The data displays directly at the bottom of the Steam Deck compatibility section.
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⚡ $29.97
Build Guides & Tips • 9h ago • 45 sec read ✓ Read

Microsoft Visual Studio Professional 2026 Listed for $29.97

Microsoft Visual Studio Professional 2026 is currently available for purchase at $29.97 instead of its standard $499.99 MSRP. The discount provides lifetime access to the 64-bit integrated development environment.

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By ChipJolt Hardware & AI Desk
$29.97
Discounted price compared to $499.99 MSRP
Why It Matters
  • Reduces licensing costs for individual developers by over 94 percent.
  • Provides full support for .NET and C++ targeting Windows, Linux, and containers.
  • Handles large solutions and complex workloads via a native 64-bit architecture.
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Build Guides & Tips • 9h ago • 45 sec read ✓ Read

Steam Store Adds Anonymous Hardware-Based Average FPS Performance Data

Valve is integrating anonymous average FPS performance data into the Steam store to show expected game performance based on a user's hardware. The feature matches client system specs against aggregated telemetry from users with identical configurations.

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By ChipJolt Hardware & AI Desk
100%
Anonymous telemetry hardware matching
Why It Matters
  • Gamers can verify actual hardware performance prior to making a digital purchase.
  • Data aggregation relies on anonymous telemetry from matching local system specifications.
  • Eliminated guesswork regarding GPU and CPU bottlenecks on specific hardware configurations.
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⚡ $39.99
Build Guides & Tips • 9h ago • 45 sec read ✓ Read

GameSir Super Nova Wireless Controller Drops to $39.99 on Amazon

GameSir has discounted its Super Nova wireless gaming controller to an all-time low price of $39.99 on Amazon. The price drop was confirmed via current retail listings on the platform.

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By ChipJolt Hardware & AI Desk
$39.99
Record-low Amazon retail price
Why It Matters
  • The peripheral offers cross-platform wireless gaming support at a reduced cost.
  • No Linux driver updates or hardware telemetry changes were announced with the sale.
  • Homelab users seeking budget input devices for testing rigs benefit from the lower price.
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Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S AI Review Highlights 240Hz OLED and Short Battery Life
⚡ 240 Hz
Build Guides & Tips • 12h ago • 45 sec read ✓ Read

Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S AI Review Highlights 240Hz OLED and Short Battery Life

Tom's Hardware published a review of the Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S AI laptop. The testing confirmed strong gaming performance and good upgradeability offset by poor battery life.

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By ChipJolt Hardware & AI Desk
240 Hz
OLED display refresh rate
Why It Matters
  • The 240 Hz OLED display delivers high refresh rates for gaming.
  • Hardware upgradeability is rated as good for the form factor.
  • Battery runtime is severely limited under standard usage conditions.
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Take-Two CEO States GTA VI Pre-Orders Exceed Expectations Ahead of Launch
⚡ $4.5B
Build Guides & Tips • 19h ago • 45 sec read ✓ Read

Take-Two CEO States GTA VI Pre-Orders Exceed Expectations Ahead of Launch

Take-Two Interactive CEO Strauss Zelnick stated in a recent interview that Grand Theft Auto VI pre-orders are running far above company projections. The confirmation comes just days ahead of the game's official market launch.

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By ChipJolt Hardware & AI Desk
$4.5B
Estimated first-week sales by industry analysts
Why It Matters
  • Analysts previously estimated first-week sales could reach up to $4.5 billion.
  • The massive launch volume is expected to create ripple effects across the entire gaming industry.
  • High hardware demands for the title will heavily impact PC and console performance benchmarks upon release.
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⚡ $39.99
Build Guides & Tips • 19h ago • 45 sec read ✓ Read

8BitDo Launches Ultimate 3C+ Wired Controller for Xbox and PC

8BitDo has announced the Ultimate 3C+ Wired controller for Xbox and PC at an MSRP of $39.99. The official release confirms the integration of TMR joysticks and Hall effect triggers into the wired peripheral.

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By ChipJolt Hardware & AI Desk
$39.99
Retail price
Why It Matters
  • Features TMR joysticks with adjustable tension to prevent drift.
  • Includes remappable L4 and R4 back buttons for faster inputs.
  • Provides full compatibility with Xbox consoles and PC systems.
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DLSS 5 on Radeon Gets Faster With AMDLSS5 2.0, Up to 64% Performance Uplift
⚡ 64%
Build Guides & Tips • 20h ago • 45 sec read ✓ Read

DLSS 5 on Radeon Gets Faster With AMDLSS5 2.0, Up to 64% Performance Uplift

AMDLSS5, a free mod that runs NVIDIA's DLSS 5 Neural Rendering on AMD's Radeon RX 9070 and RX 9070 XT, has reached version 2.0 with an engine its developer, Wehaveall, built for the project. Earlier builds were based on Daniel Blanco's DLSS-NR-on-AMD, the tool that first got DLSS 5 working on Radeon cards back in September, but version 2.0 no longer needs files from any other mod.

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By ChipJolt Hardware & AI Desk
64%
Key figure cited in TechPowerUp report
Why It Matters
  • In a 60-second Resident Evil Requiem run at 4K with FSR on an RX 9070 XT, the new build averaged 101.2 FPS with 78.5 FPS 1% lows, up from 91.3 and 66.0 FPS on version 1.6.1.
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