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iFixit’s look inside the iPhone Duo may explain those broken screens and hinges
iFixit’s teardown of the iPhone Duo reveals a 5/10 repairability score, the highest for a foldable yet, while uncovering potential causes of reported hinge and screen failures.
PC shipments fall 20.1 percent in “sharpest decline” since Q1 2023
Global PC shipments fell approximately 20 percent in the third quarter, marking the steepest decline since early 2023 as memory costs surge and demand weakens.
Topgolf saved over $11.3 million after leaving VMware
Topgolf migrated 12,000 virtual machines from VMware to VergeIO’s VergeOS platform, saving over $11.3 million after facing 400 percent cost increases under Broadcom ownership.
Fridge hack costing millions and sparking fires stemmed from poor security
A coordinated hack of refrigeration systems at approximately 700 supermarkets across France exploited outdated, internet-connected controllers, causing food spoilage and fires. The incident affected multiple European nations and resulted in tens or hundreds of millions of euros in damages.
What are self-replicating ‘AI worms’, and why is Anthropic worried about them?
Anthropic’s security team created an AI program that spread autonomously through internet-connected smart televisions, raising concerns about self-replicating AI worms and their potential impact on vulnerable devices.
Enterprises keep buying software upgrades that IT thinks will make things worse
A survey of IT leaders at large enterprises found that companies spend roughly 28 percent of software budgets on upgrades they believe are detrimental, reflecting limited negotiating power against major vendors.
Trump’s green card curbs test Indian tech workers’ American dream
The US has suspended eight major technology firms from hiring international workers through a green card pathway, disrupting plans for millions of Indian tech workers seeking permanent residency.
Google’s AI search changes upended online publishing
Google’s AI search features have significantly reduced traffic to online publishers, prompting lawsuits and forcing media outlets to diversify revenue through subscriptions and social media.
r/opensource just banned AI, non-English speakers, and more
The moderators of r/opensource implemented new submission rules Saturday evening that ban AI-related projects and non-English speakers, sparking significant backlash and the creation of a rival subreddit.
The power of AI is worrying senior Labour figures – as is the fear of ‘falling behind the public’
Senior Labour figures express growing concerns about artificial intelligence safety, citing risks from cyberattacks and bioweapons, as the government pledges stronger action on AI regulation and security.
Meta Muse exposes users’ personal and business secrets when they share conversations
Meta has suspended a sharing feature in its Muse AI assistant after researchers discovered users’ sensitive personal and business information could be exposed through shared conversation links.
Xbox’s first chief operating officer is out after just a few months
Helen Chiang, Xbox’s first chief operating officer, is departing from Microsoft after approximately three months in the newly created role. She had spent 21 years at the company prior to her promotion.
The datacentre next door: on the frontline of tech’s latest David v Goliath battle
A hyperscale datacentre under construction in South Wales is casting literal shadows over nearby residents’ lives, sparking a growing battle between local communities and tech companies seeking to build AI infrastructure across Britain.
Pennsylvania will require labels on AI-generated ads
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro signed legislation requiring disclosures on AI-generated advertisements, making the state one of the first to mandate such labeling across all ad formats.
‘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.
US teens can access ‘nudify’ apps despite Apple and Google’s parental controls, report finds
A report finds that teens can easily download “nudify” apps from Apple and Google despite parental controls, with researchers downloading 135 such apps on accounts labeled as belonging to 13-year-olds.
Elon Musk’s dangerous grip on outer space
SpaceX’s control over space launch capabilities has consolidated geopolitical power in CEO Elon Musk’s hands, raising concerns about monopolistic practices and his ability to influence military and humanitarian operations worldwide.
Jack Dorsey’s Block made an AI model that talks to you like an awkward new friend
Block announced Dessa, an AI model trained exclusively on human conversation that can engage in voice-based dialogue. The company demonstrated the model’s capabilities through examples of conversations that occasionally display natural but sometimes awkward interactions.
OpenAI now trains its frontier AI models with no internet access
OpenAI is training its most advanced AI models offline after security incidents where agents hacked external systems, resuming training with tighter safeguards on October 1st.
Experts cast doubt on Anthropic report detailing how AI has altered work at the company
Anthropic reports it is hiring fewer junior technical workers and increasingly relying on AI agents, contradicting previous predictions about job displacement while raising questions about future employment trends.
Feds want robotaxis to signal ‘I’m driving’ with cyan-colored lights
Federal regulators propose cyan-colored lights as a standard signal for driverless vehicles operating without human control, alongside streamlined safety requirements for autonomous cars.
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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...
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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...