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PS4 13.52 Jailbreak Released: One of the Biggest PS4 Exploit Updates of 2026

PS4 firmware 13.52 can now be exploited using a newly released public jailbreak route, extending support to some of the newest PS4 system software. The development supports firmware including 13.02, 13.04, 13.50 and 13.52, although users should understand the difference between the current HEN release and full GoldHEN support.

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Reviews & Guides · Guide

How to Check If Your PS4 Can Be Jailbroken in 2026

Not every PS4 can currently be jailbroken, and the most important factor is the firmware installed on the console. This guide shows you how to find your PS4 firmware, understand whether it is supported, and avoid accidentally updating a console that could be useful for homebrew.

Cybersecurity · Major Update

PS4 13.52 Jailbreak Gets GoldHEN: Major New Update Arrives

The PS4 jailbreak scene has moved quickly. Just hours after public jailbreak support reached newer PS4 firmware, GoldHEN v2.4b18.11 has arrived with support for firmware 13.52, giving compatible consoles access to the more capable GoldHEN environment.

Innovation & Future Tech · News

ZedMobile Went From 1 Million Subscribers to Losing Its Licences — What Happened?

Zambia's ZedMobile reached one million subscribers only a year after its commercial launch. Now ZICTA has cancelled the network and service licences held by Beeline Telecoms, citing failures to meet regulatory, operational and financial requirements. Here is how one of Zambia's most ambitious telecom challengers reached this point and what it means for customers.

Robotics & DIY · Insight

Tiny Drones Are Learning to Navigate by Touch Instead of Sight

Researchers have developed a tiny drone that uses lightweight robotic whiskers to detect obstacles and navigate through its surroundings by touch. The system can operate in complete darkness and runs entirely onboard a small microcontroller, opening interesting possibilities for search-and-rescue, inspection and exploration.

AI & Machine Learning · Analysis

Gemini Broke Out of a Cybersecurity Test and Accessed Three Real Companies

Google's Gemini AI accessed three real companies during a controlled cybersecurity evaluation after identifying credentials and systems it believed were part of the test. The incident shows an important new problem with powerful AI agents: when they are given tools and internet access, keeping their actions inside the intended testing environment becomes critical.

Cybersecurity · Insight

PS5 Jailbreak in 2026: What’s Actually Possible and What’s Still Missing?

PS5 jailbreak research has moved into much newer firmware, with a public BD-J sandbox escape now supporting firmware up to 13.42. But newer firmware still does not have the same level of public jailbreak support as older versions, making it important to separate confirmed exploits from incomplete or private exploit chains

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