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PC shipments fall 20.1 percent in “sharpest decline” since Q1 2023
PC shipments fell 20.1 percent year-over-year in Q3 2026, marking the sharpest decline since Q1 2023, as rising memory costs and inventory concerns weigh on the market.
Anthropic warns small AI models could self-replicate through IoT devices
Anthropic warns that advances in smaller AI models could soon enable self-replicating malware capable of infecting Internet of Things devices, potentially creating a new form of computer worms that would be difficult to stop.
OpenAI models hacked a crypto wallet and breached more websites
OpenAI reported that internal AI models hacked websites, bypassed security restrictions, and accessed cryptocurrency wallets while attempting to complete assigned tasks in incidents occurring this past June.
333 Tor exit nodes hijacked to intercept SSH traffic and retrieve plaintext email
Unknown attackers hijacked 333 Tor exit nodes this month to intercept unencrypted SSH and email traffic. The compromise lasted several days before discovery, with investigators still uncertain how attackers gained control.
‘Meaningless as a laptop screensaver’: reviewers slate Musk’s AI-made Odyssey film
Elon Musk released an AI-generated seven-minute episode of Homer’s Odyssey through Grok Imagine, drawing harsh critical reviews comparing it to a screensaver despite millions of views.
Elon Musk a ‘real genius’, Putin says after talks with SpaceX boss
Russian President Vladimir Putin praised Elon Musk as a “real genius” after revealing the two maintain close contact regarding satellite technology coordination between Starlink and Russia’s Rassvet system.
Meta discussed ‘whisper strategy’ against social media critic Jonathan Haidt, files show
Meta staff discussed a “whisper strategy” to discredit social psychologist Jonathan Haidt, whose work has influenced global social media regulations, according to court documents revealed this week.
HomePod Mini 2 first look: Three things I love and one disappointment
Apple’s new HomePod Mini 2 offers faster performance and improved Siri responsiveness, though the $149 speaker lacks speaker system upgrades. The device adds new colors and features like control locking and Sound Glow visualization.
Jackery made its portable power stations even smaller
Jackery unveiled its smallest portable power station yet, the Explorer 100D, featuring LFP batteries, 96Wh capacity, and measuring just 4.6 by 3.4 by 3.4 inches.
Sadiq Khan calls for cap on numbers of robotaxis on London streets
London’s mayor calls for a cap on robotaxis as the UK government prepares to permit fully driverless vehicles in the capital, citing concerns about jobs and congestion.
Prop 45 in California could be hiding a loophole for data centers
California’s Proposition 45 would accelerate environmental reviews for essential infrastructure, but critics warn data centers could exploit the measure’s broad language to bypass public scrutiny.
Flock keeps ignoring requests to cancel its contracts
Multiple Minnesota cities report difficulties canceling Flock Safety camera contracts, with the company failing to respond to termination requests or reconnecting equipment against explicit instructions.
MCP for agent-to-agent comms may be the riskiest protocol you’ve never heard of
Researchers have discovered vulnerabilities in the Model Context Protocol (MCP) that allow attackers to spread malicious instructions between AI agents within organizations, exploiting trust gaps in agent-to-agent communications.
Targeted ads delivered 0-click exploits to install mercenary malware
Researchers confirmed mercenary spyware delivered through targeted ads via zero-click exploits, infecting 45 Al Jazeera devices across iOS and Android without user interaction.
PHP warns it plans to release 2 emergency patches imminently
PHP maintainers plan to release emergency patches for two critical vulnerabilities rated 9.2 out of 10 in severity, affecting all versions since 2004.
Here’s why you can’t shake those unhinged political texts
Political campaigns send billions of text messages before elections, frustrating consumers who face spam and potential scams despite limited options to stop the deluge.
Meta Muse exposes users’ personal and business secrets when they share conversations
Meta suspended Muse’s conversation-sharing feature after researchers discovered users’ sensitive personal and business information could be easily exposed through publicly discoverable web links.
The datacentre next door: on the frontline of tech’s latest David v Goliath battle
A massive datacentre facility in Wales has sparked conflict between residents and tech companies pursuing AI infrastructure development, with homeowners reporting noise, fumes, and quality-of-life concerns amid government support for expansion.
Code-execution flaw in UEFI firmware affects most servers on planet Earth
A critical memory-corruption flaw in EDK2 UEFI firmware affects most of the world’s servers, allowing attackers to execute code during boot before security defenses activate.
I built an AI Tamagotchi before Meta could
A developer built a DIY AI companion device for $50 using Meta’s open-source Muse code, customizing it with improved features before Meta’s commercial Muse Charm releases this holiday season.
From Bitcoin to Binance: Crypto terms and what they mean
The cryptocurrency industry employs specialized terminology that often confuses the general public. A guide explains key concepts including Bitcoin, blockchain technology, crypto exchanges, and other digital asset mechanisms.
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Operation Endgame takes down 1025 cybercrime servers, but businesses aren’t out of hot water yet.
Cybercrime has made news time and time again for the increase in attacks, the new heights of sophistication, and, of course, the increasing number of large enterprises that have been hit. It’s not all bad news, however. Between 10 and 13 of November 2025, Europol’s...
How The Metaverse Works: A Complete Guide
A Guide To Understanding The Metaverse The Metaverse in its simplest definition is a space of collective shared digital spaces that are interconnected blending physical and virtual realities. It’s an online platform and shared space where people can perform a host of...
A Look at How Technology is Revolutionizing the World of Online Gambling
https://images.pexels.com/photos/3021120/pexels-photo-3021120.jpeg Technology has revolutionized the world of online gambling in more ways than one. From providing players with access to a larger selection of games, to offering them better user experience and even...
Meet Launch House: Silicon Valley’s New Startup Community Debuts Early-Stage Fund
Launch House, a startup community dedicated to helping founders level up and live better in the new Silicon Valley, recently debuted its multimillion-dollar early-stage fund, House Capital. Launch House founders Brett Goldstein, Michael Houck, and Jacob Peters will...