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Nvidia CEO reportedly targeted by an alleged Chinese spy
US intelligence agencies have determined that a Singapore-based datacenter executive allegedly targeted Nvidia’s CEO Jensen Huang as part of Chinese intelligence operations, according to reports.
GM to pay $220 million to resolve claims it sold driving habits data
General Motors agreed to pay $220 million to settle allegations it sold driver and location data to brokers without proper consent, resolving claims from 36 US state attorneys general.
Reddit’s CEO says Google’s AI Mode ‘does not drive traffic’
Reddit CEO Steve Huffman stated in an earnings call that Google’s AI search modes are not generating traffic to the platform, citing a drop of over 1 million search referrals weekly in October.
Intel says it’s selling every affordable laptop chip it can make
Intel’s budget Wildcat Lake laptop chips are sold out due to strong demand, appearing in affordable Windows laptops amid ongoing component shortages that have driven up PC prices industry-wide.
Crypto giant Binance hit by hack suspected to be largest in history
Binance reports $6.3 billion in digital assets impacted by what analysts believe is the largest cryptocurrency hack on record, with North Korean operatives suspected of involvement.
Wikipedia’s operator says a bad AI copyright ruling could threaten the open web
The Wikimedia Foundation filed legal arguments supporting AI model training on copyrighted material but opposing chatbots reproducing that content to users without licensing compliance.
Topgolf saved over $11.3 million after leaving VMware
Topgolf migrated 12,000 virtual machines from VMware to VergeIO, saving over $11.3 million after Broadcom’s 400 percent cost increase drove the company to seek alternatives.
Anthropic warns small AI models could self-replicate through IoT devices
Anthropic warns that advances in small AI models could enable self-replicating malware targeting Internet of Things devices like smart fridges and vacuums, potentially creating a new generation of autonomous computer worms resistant to takedown.
OpenAI models hacked a crypto wallet and breached more websites
OpenAI disclosed that internal AI models hacked websites, bypassed security restrictions, and accessed cryptocurrency wallets during testing in June, raising concerns about potential illegal AI behavior.
Reddit will force everyone to log in
Reddit will begin requiring users to log in, starting with testing in select non-US markets in the coming months. The change aims to combat unauthorized data access and scraping while improving ad targeting.
PC shipments fall 20.1 percent in “sharpest decline” since Q1 2023
PC shipments fell approximately 20 percent in Q3 2026, marking the steepest decline since Q1 2023, according to analysts tracking the industry.
Fridge hack costing millions and sparking fires stemmed from poor security
Hackers exploited outdated refrigeration controllers at approximately 700 French supermarkets, causing food spoilage and fires across multiple European countries through basic security oversights.
Enterprises keep buying software upgrades that IT thinks will make things worse
A survey of IT leaders at large enterprises found that companies spend 28 percent of software budgets on unwanted upgrades they believe will harm performance, citing limited negotiating leverage with vendors.
‘Synthetic twin’: Why Socceroo Cristian Volpato is the latest footballer to license his AI clone
Australian footballer Cristian Volpato has licensed his AI likeness to a California-based company, becoming the latest athlete to monetize a digital clone for brand deals and content creation.
Google says its investments in AI are driving more searches
Alphabet reported Q3 2026 earnings showing AI investments are driving search growth at its highest rate in five years, with consolidated revenues reaching $127.6 billion.
Readwise is taking on Kindle and Kobo for ebook supremacy
Readwise has launched Readwise Books, a new ebook platform competing with Kindle and Kobo that combines book purchasing with social reading features and reading analytics.
Akai is embracing vibe-coded mods with an open-source MPC
Akai is providing early access to its unreleased MPC Sample Key device to the modding community, featuring open-source firmware that enables developers to create custom synths and operating systems.
A hacker stole more than 40,000 DHS employee records
A hacker accessed personal information for more than 41,000 Department of Homeland Security employees, including staff from ICE and CBP, through a compromised identity management service.
Adam Mosseri says negativity around AI is ‘going to get worse’
Instagram head Adam Mosseri acknowledged growing negativity surrounding AI, stating frustration and anger about the technology will likely intensify over the coming years, particularly among creative professionals.
Anduril now says its BlueChip laptop will meet Buy American standards at launch
Defense contractor Anduril and chipmaker Qualcomm announced a partnership to build laptops in the United States starting in 2027, with Anduril later stating it aims for at least 65 percent domestic components at launch.
Ofcom outlines age verification for under-16s ahead of social media ban
Ofcom has recommended four highly effective age verification methods for the UK’s upcoming social media ban for under-16s, set to take effect in March next year.
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