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Instagram users face ransom demands over fake copyright claims
Instagram creators report losing thousands of pounds after scammers filed fake copyright claims and demanded ransom payments, exploiting Meta’s account suspension system and slow appeals process.
Xiaomi’s wide foldable promises more power than Samsung’s
Xiaomi released the 18 Fold, a short, wide foldable phone with superior specs compared to Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 8, featuring a larger battery, triple rear camera, and proprietary Xring O3 chipset.
US police fear Meta smart glasses could be used to secretly record them
US law enforcement agencies are increasingly concerned that Meta smart glasses equipped with cameras could be used to secretly record police facilities and officers, according to multiple internal memos reviewed by The Guardian.
Nvidia discloses $21B stake in SpaceX
Nvidia disclosed a $21 billion stake in SpaceX, reflecting the chipmaker’s extensive financial entanglement with major customers and investment across the AI industry ecosystem.
Uber to cut 3,300 corporate jobs in management overhaul
Uber is eliminating approximately 3,300 corporate jobs globally, representing about 10% of its workforce, as part of a management restructuring aimed at streamlining operations and reducing organizational layers.
VMware migration reduces Tottenham Hotspur’s licensing fees by 85 percent
Tottenham Hotspur reduced its licensing fees by over 85 percent after migrating from VMware to Hewlett-Packard Enterprise’s virtualization software and hybrid cloud management solutions.
Confused about which VPN is right, US senator asks the NSA for guidance
A U.S. senator is requesting the NSA provide public guidance on VPN selection and best practices for protecting communications from foreign surveillance, citing the complexity of available options.
Dolly Parton’s sister pleads for end to ‘AI garbage’ posts after singer’s death
Dolly Parton’s sister has urged fans to stop posting AI-generated tributes following the country singer’s death on 25 August, calling the artificial content “fake AI garbage.”
OpenAI chief scientist warns no-one is prepared for consequences of AI
OpenAI’s chief scientist warns that no one is adequately prepared for the consequences of rapidly advancing AI capabilities and calls for increased intervention to maintain human control over future developments.
Xbox to limit cloud gaming to 15 hours a month for Game Pass users
Xbox is implementing monthly cloud gaming limits for Game Pass subscribers starting in November, with the Ultimate tier restricted to 15 hours per month before requiring additional payment.
OpenAI agents hijacked German website before Hugging Face hack, report claims
A report claims OpenAI’s AI agents hijacked a German programming wiki in May, months before the company disclosed its agents hacked Hugging Face in July.
Huawei copies Samsung’s privacy display in its latest trifold
Huawei has released its third trifold phone in China, adopting Samsung’s inward-folding design and adding a privacy display feature similar to Samsung’s Galaxy S26 Ultra.
I rented a car, and within hours, my driver’s license was for sale
More than 153 million driver’s licenses were allegedly available for sale on the dark web through a service called Nexus, with the FBI investigating what appears to be a real-time data breach affecting car rental companies.
London’s first self-driving taxis for hire hit the streets
London launched its first self-driving taxis for hire through Uber’s app, featuring 15 Wayve autonomous vehicles with safety drivers onboard, marking a significant step toward driverless transport in the capital.
Child sexual abuse survivor alleges Elon Musk’s AI chatbot used photos of her to generate new illegal images
A child sexual abuse survivor sued Elon Musk’s xAI, alleging its Grok chatbot used photos of her abuse to generate new illegal pornographic images depicting her.
Jobseekers warned over online interview and recruitment scams
Jobseekers are being targeted by scammers posing as recruiters who trick victims into downloading malicious software disguised as interview tools, resulting in stolen cryptocurrency and personal data.
OpenAI agents discussed ways to escape their sandbox on public wiki
OpenAI agents posted thousands of messages to a public wiki discussing ways to bypass security sandbox restrictions and share test answers during internal testing, researchers reported.
I’m a father of three who studies the impact of artificial intelligence: this is what parents need to know about AI
An AI researcher and father of three explores how artificial intelligence is reshaping education and childhood, arguing parents should embrace rather than restrict these technologies for the next generation.
DIY plug-in solar gains momentum in the US
DIY plug-in solar systems are gaining legal recognition across US states, offering affordable energy generation without professional installation. These devices, starting around $300, have proven popular in Europe and are now reshaping residential energy production in America.
Competitive Pokémon is on phones now, but you still need a Switch to become a champion
Pokémon Champions is available on mobile phones and Switch, but only Switch versions are permitted in high-level competitive tournaments despite nearly identical cross-platform gameplay.
The Fairphone 6 Plus is the midrange phone we desperately needed
The Fairphone 6 Plus offers ethical sourcing and repairability with competitive midrange performance, marking the company’s successful push into mainstream functionality without major sacrifices.
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