🕵🏽 The internet has a security problem you should know about

Last week, I went down a rabbit hole watching Tesla’s new Roadster pull off aerial stunts, and I couldn’t stop imagining how handy it would be to escape Lagos traffic.

But while Elon Musk is showing off a flying sports car with SpaceX-inspired thrusters, Tesla’s existing car business is under pressure. Its latest earnings report shows automotive revenue fell 3% to $20.5 billion, while operating income dropped 56%.

So, Tesla still has to make money from the cars it sells today while promising us a future where cars can fly. But if that future does arrive, how much would you be willing to pay for it?

In this week's issue:

• The PHP flaw putting websites at risk.
• Apple's next MacBook and iPad updates.
• OPPO's triple-200MP camera.

See you next week!

— Kelechi, Interim Managing Editor

🚀 BIG STORY

🔐 A major security flaw is being exploited. Are the websites you visit safe?

By Chivumnovu Ogbonda

PHP runs nearly 70% of websites, so a flaw in the software could affect sites you use every day. Hackers are already exploiting two vulnerabilities that could let them break into websites, steal data, or redirect visitors to malicious pages.

Fixes are available, but not every website owner has installed them yet. That doesn't mean you need to stop browsing the web, though.

The concern is what happens if you land on a site hackers have compromised, especially if it tries to send you somewhere else or download something without your permission. Here's what to know about PHP2Shell and how to spot the warning signs.

⚡️ MORE BIG STORIES

🍎 Buying a MacBook or iPad soon? You might want to wait

We could be getting a new touchscreen MacBook Pro and a redesigned iPad mini at Apple’s October 28 event. But not every device will get a major redesign, and the fancier models could cost more. If you’re shopping for a new Mac or iPad, here’s what could be worth waiting for, and what might not be.

🤖 Can you build your own J.A.R.V.I.S. for free?

Damilare spent nine days testing OpenClaw 2.0 to see if he could build an AI assistant that handles everyday tasks for $0.

It worked well for some things, from summarising articles to handling voice notes, but unexpected messages, missed reminders, and security risks made it less reliable than he’d hoped. So, if you’re thinking of building your own AI assistant, here’s what worked, what didn’t, and what to watch out for.