Bug turns one of the biggest fears about Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses into reality
AI summary Some Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses recorded conversations without user consent due to a bug, which Meta claims is fixed.
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RFK Jr. proposes FDA look the other way on unproven peptides, report says
AI summary RFK Jr. proposes easing access to unproven peptide drugs, despite FDA scientists finding them unsafe and ineffective.
Meta may use sweeping new commercial TOS to avoid millions in AI licensing fees
Legal experts are sounding alarms that Meta will soon update its commercial terms to require business accounts to allow Meta to train AI on their linked website content, not just…
Polymarket saw $600 million in election trades after the elections were over
AI summary Polymarket saw $600 million in election trades after elections, with most volume on long-shot candidates.
Tesla turns to 50-year-old stunt technology as it tries to Roadster again
AI summary Tesla is using old stunt technology to create a new Roadster with extreme performance claims, including 383 mph speed and 0-60 mph in 0.8 seconds.
Super Scam Me documentary shows what it takes to catch a romance scammer
AI summary A documentary called Super Scam Me follows a journalist tracking down a romance scammer using a fake bitcoin receipt, offering closure to a victim.
The Surface Laptop Ultra delivers on most of Microsoft's promises
AI summary The Surface Laptop Ultra meets Microsoft's promises with strong performance and AI capabilities.
Rocket Report: FAA eyes more Starbase traffic; India's Skyroot snares US customer
Welcome to Edition 9.15 of the Rocket Report! The launch I'm most looking forward to in the next few weeks is that of Japan's Martian Moons Exploration (MMX) mission. MMX is one…
Blue Origin is going all in on the New Glenn rocket
Blue Origin announced a major expansion of its already considerable Florida launch facilities on Friday morning with the intent of eventually flying more than 100 rockets a year…
Googlebook review: Android on a laptop is still Android
Android was designed for phones, but that hasn't stopped Google from trying to adapt the OS and its apps to larger machines over the years. Googlebooks are just the latest…
KDE turns 30 with Plasma 6.8, remote upgrades, and an X11 farewell
Marking the 30th anniversary of software developer KDE on October 14, the company released Plasma 6.8, debuted a movie, and retired Plasma's native X11 session support. The…
Plex now helps sell movie theater tickets
AI summary Plex now allows US users to buy movie theater tickets via Fandango, integrating its data for better audience insights.
Hegseth’s dubious low-T screening may flag up to 25 percent of the Army
AI summary A study suggests up to 25% of Army members may show low testosterone in mandatory screenings, though true cases are much lower.
Targeted ads delivered 0-click exploits to install mercenary malware
AI summary Mercenary spyware was delivered via targeted ads using zero-click exploits, infecting 45 devices at Al Jazeera in 2024 and 2025, according to Citizen Lab.
Above the 911? Porsche previews a new mid-engined supercar.
AI summary Porsche previews a new mid-engined supercar called Mission S, above the 911, as part of its 2035 plan to focus on high-margin models.
What did the Liberty Bell sound like? Science is on the case.
AI summary Scientists modeled the Liberty Bell's sound using a 20th-century replica, aiming to recreate its tone despite its 180-year silence.
Black Sea drone attacks enter NATO country's territorial waters for first time
AI summary Russian drones are suspected of attacking ships in Bulgaria and Romania's waters, marking first NATO territory attacks.
Microplastics in water aren’t inert and make damaging chemicals on their own
AI summary Microplastics in water can generate harmful reactive oxygen species, challenging their assumed chemical inertness.
Trump cancels Pentagon plans to livestream firing squad execution
AI summary Trump canceled the Pentagon's plan to livestream Nidal Hasan's execution, but the execution will proceed as scheduled.
Neutron's first launch slips again amid trouble with carbon composites
AI summary Rocket Lab delayed Neutron's first launch to 2027 due to issues with carbon composite structures during manufacturing.
Report: FTC probes Anthropic, OpenAI after Trump dismissed AI fears as “hoax”
AI summary The FTC is investigating Anthropic and OpenAI over AI-related consumer harms, following safety incidents and lawsuits.
Singer or clanker? YouTube Music will tell you with new gen AI labeling.
AI summary YouTube Music introduces AI labels to identify AI-generated or altered music content.
Rewilding could help vulnerable islands keep pace with rising seas
AI summary Healthy ecosystems on atoll islands can help them adapt to rising seas through natural processes.
Fridge hack costing millions and sparking fires stemmed from poor security
AI summary A hack of 700 French supermarkets' refrigeration systems caused food spoilage and fires due to poor cybersecurity.
Epic says its new vibe-coded Epic Games Launcher is faster than Steam
AI summary Epic claims its new vibe-coded launcher is faster than Steam, using AI for development and focusing on speed improvements.
NATO may redeploy anti-drone defenses as attacks sink more Black Sea shipping
AI summary NATO may redeploy anti-drone defenses after Russian-linked attacks damaged or sank five ships in the Black Sea.
Things are finally looking up for NASA's first missions to Venus in a generation
AI summary NASA's Venus missions DAVINCI and VERITAS are set for 2030 and 2032, with multiple international efforts planned.
Schools across US protest FCC plan that could disconnect kids from Internet
AI summary US schools and libraries oppose FCC's plan to cut E-Rate funding, fearing internet access loss for students.
Georgia man sues Flock, sheriff's office over alleged ALPR-fueled retaliation
AI summary A Georgia man sues Flock and the sheriff's office, alleging warrantless tracking via license plate cameras and improper surveillance after a previous lawsuit.
Software development and rules stability: Prototype racing in 2030
AI summary IMSA's 2026 season ended, highlighting growing popularity and efforts to engage fans and future mechanics.