Competition and Markets Authority’s classification grants it expanded authority to tackle potential competition issues across the nation’s app and mobile markets.

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A new Android spyware called ClayRat is luring potential victims by posing as popular apps and services like WhatsApp, Google Photos, TikTok, and YouTube. [...]

In a move that would make Bruce Wayne proud, the AVG Batmobile Tribute roars out of the shadows as a street-legal blend of Gotham grit and German precision. Built upon a Mercedes-Benz CL55 AMG, this one-off creation channels the brooding spirit of Batman’s iconic ride while preserving the mechanical soul of a high-performance AMG coupe. It’s less of a movie prop and more of a real-world vigilante’s dream; honed by equal parts muscle, mystery, and meticulous craftsmanship.

The donor car already had serious credentials. Powered by a 5.4-liter supercharged V8, the second-generation CL55 AMG was tuned by Danish specialist Kleemann to deliver around 600 horsepower. From there, the transformation became an international effort involving AVG Autos in Germany and Specautotuning in Ukraine, both contributing to the complete redesign of the body and systems. The result is a Batmobile that looks like it just rolled out of Wayne Manor’s underground garage.

Designer: Specautotuning and AVG Autos

Visually, the Batmobile Tribute is a pure theatrics saga. Its matte-black composite body features floating wheel arches, dual rear wings, and a network of animated LED lights that bring a futuristic glow to its dark aesthetic. The car sits on enormous wheels that are 400/55-22.5 at the front and 500/60-22.5 at the rear. Wrapped around custom hubs, these boots look ready for Gotham’s roughest backstreets. Details such as vented hoods, faux turrets, and angular armor-like panels give it a cinematic presence, while the underpinnings remain authentically Mercedes.

The Batmobile Tribute packs an array of standout details like floating wheel fenders, twin simulated machine-gun turrets, flip-up doors with integrated windshields, dual rear spoilers, a twin-exhaust setup, and a rear plate proudly emblazoned with “GOTHAM.”

Inside, the cabin mixes AMG luxury with comic-book audacity. Original leather elements are retained but reimagined with carbon-fiber bucket seats, racing harnesses, and digital display screens that add to its high-tech vibe. Analog gauges are recalibrated to a top speed of 320 km/h, hinting that the car’s performance matches its menacing appearance.

The project reportedly cost more than €250,000 ($2,90,500), excluding the base car, which had logged roughly 150,000 km before its reinvention. A third-party inspection was completed in late 2024, ensuring that the finished machine isn’t just for show. In December 2024, it went up for auction through SBX Cars, with bidding starting around $18,000 is a surprisingly modest opening for something so unique.

Whether seen as a tribute to Bruce Wayne’s legendary crime-fighting fleet or as a bold art piece on wheels, the AVG Batmobile Tribute embodies the crossover between fantasy and engineering. It proves that with enough imagination and horsepower, even an ordinary luxury coupe can be reborn as Gotham’s ultimate street machine.

 

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A new Android banking and remote access trojan (RAT) dubbed Klopatra disguised as an IPTV and VPN app has infected more than 3,000 devices across Europe. [...]

Google announced that its protected Kernel-based Virtual Machine (pKVM) for Android has achieved SESIP Level 5 certification, the highest security assurance level for IoT and mobile platforms. [...]

A new variant of the Konfety Android malware emerged with a malformed ZIP structure along with other obfuscation methods that allow it to evade analysis and detection. [...]

Très mauvaise nouvelle les amis… Des chercheurs polonais viennent de péter la sécurité des eSIM et ça fait froid dans le dos puisqu’on parle de 2 milliards de puces compromises qui permettent de cloner votre carte SIM à distance.

L’équipe de Security Explorations, un labo de recherche en sécurité basé en Pologne, vient en effet de publier leurs trouvailles et c’est pas joli joli puisqu’ils ont réussi à exploiter une vulnérabilité dans les puces eSIM de Kigen, un des plus gros fournisseurs du marché.

Google Cloud has donated its Agent2Agent (A2A) protocol to the Linux Foundation, which has now announced a new community-driven project called the Agent2Agent Project. [...]

A new mobile crypto-stealing malware called SparkKitty was found in apps on Google Play and the Apple App Store, targeting Android and iOS devices. [...]

Votre iPhone n'est pas nécessairement aussi invulnérable aux menaces de sécurité que vous ne le pensez. Voici les principaux dangers auxquels vous devez prêter attention et découvrez comment renforcer votre appareil contre les menaces en ligne.

Hier, on rentrait de l’école avec mon fils et il m’a posé une question intéressante : “Est ce qu’on peut rester coincé dans une voiture ?”

Grosse question, surtout quand on sait qu’une voiture peut couler entièrement en moins de 60 secondes ou qu’un habitacle peut atteindre 45°C en seulement 30 minutes alors qu’il fait à peine 26°C dehors. Ou encore que toucher simultanément votre voiture et le sol quand un câble électrique est tombé dessus, peut vous instantanément vous griller comme une saucisse…

A new malware-as-a-service (MaaS) platform named 'SuperCard X' has emerged, targeting Android devices via NFC relay attacks that enable point-of-sale and ATM transactions using compromised payment card data. [...]

Upgrade your laptop setup with a 13.3" second screen for easier multitasking — now $179.99 with code DISPLAY20.

The tablet-sized Huawei Mate XT costs $3,662 and isn’t fully operational inside the United States. Huawei launched it globally despite supply constraints.

Speculation about the iOS 18.3.1 release has surfaced. This includes a related Starlink connectivity rumor.

Save big on Apple’s powerhouse pro-level laptop — 16GB RAM, 512GB, Touch Bar and ID, and Core i7 performance.

At Samsung Unpacked S25, Samsung showed off an AI-curated “Now Brief” that transforms the lock screen into a daily report.

One minute you have an indispensable high-tech tool... and the next minute, you have a doorstop. Avoid the cost and inconvenience of a damaged smartphone by following a few best practices.

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