Meta shocked by $25B fine after N.M. refused to join multistate settlement
AI summary Meta faces a $25B fine from New Mexico after a jury found 44M violations of consumer protection laws.
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US-backed vaccine trial on babies canceled after international outcry
AI summary A US-backed vaccine trial on babies was canceled after Guinea-Bissau rejected it due to ethical concerns.
This emulator reimagines Nintendo’s Virtual Boy with a full color display
AI summary A new emulator, VBoy Color, adds full color to Nintendo's Virtual Boy using tile-based palettes.
Hackers got a four-day head start on epic PHP2Shell vulnerability
AI summary Hackers exploited a PHP vulnerability four days before its public disclosure, prompting urgent security actions worldwide.
Sauron recruits his future Ringwraiths in Rings of Power S3 trailer
AI summary The third season of The Rings of Power features Sauron recruiting future Ringwraiths and a war in Middle-earth.
Forget "Malaise 2.0," GM says it's still all-in on EVs and autonomy
AI summary GM reaffirms its commitment to EVs and autonomy, expanding Super Cruise technology and introducing OnStar AI for convenience.
333 Tor exit nodes hijacked to intercept SSH traffic and retrieve plaintext email
Unknown hackers hijacked more than 300 Tor exit nodes and reconfigured them to favor unencrypted email traffic and redirect SSH connections through servers they controlled, a…
UN says we're going to blow past 1.5º warming, offers a "now what?" answer
In 2015, all but two countries agreed to make an effort to keep global temperatures from reaching 1.5° C above pre-industrial readings. Since then, most of the world has largely…
FCC chair warns media not to run the "fake polls" Trump keeps complaining about
AI summary FCC Chair Brendan Carr warned broadcasters against airing 'fake polls,' echoing Trump's complaints about media bias.
Xbox wants you to pay 24 to 40 cents per hour to stream games you already bought
AI summary Xbox introduces pay-per-hour cloud gaming fees for owned games, adding to purchase costs.
Enterprises keep buying software upgrades that IT thinks will make things worse
AI summary Enterprises spend 28% of software budgets on unwanted upgrades, often against IT's advice, per a survey.
Tesla profits drop 43% in Q3
AI summary Tesla's Q3 2026 profits dropped 43% due to lower sales, higher expenses, and declining energy business.
The new human-crafted Apple Music brand matters in an AI world
AI summary Apple revealed a new brand identity for Apple Music, featuring a Liquid Glass design and a high-budget behind-the-scenes video.
RIP BioWare: EA shuts down storied RPG studio after over three decades
AI summary BioWare, known for games like Mass Effect and Dragon Age, has closed after 35 years, with job cuts and halted projects.
OpenAI's latest AI models are coming to Google Cloud and Antigravity
AI summary OpenAI's GPT models will be available on Google Cloud and Antigravity, expanding options for enterprise and developers.
Report: Musk ordered Starlink slowdown in Ukraine, then blamed it on Trump
AI summary Elon Musk ordered a Starlink slowdown affecting Ukraine's military drones, contradicting his claim that the US military made the decision.
Judge rejects Trump’s wild claim EPA can dismiss data center pollution lawsuits
AI summary A judge rejected Trump's claim that the EPA can dismiss data center pollution lawsuits.
Does opting out of smart TV tracking work? Research finds “suspicious” traffic.
AI summary Research shows smart TVs from major brands still send data to ACR endpoints after users opt out of tracking.
SpaceX to attempt Starship catch on next flight, with eye on rapid cadence increase
AI summary SpaceX plans to attempt catching Starship stages on its next flight, targeting November, with support from the FAA.
The $15 billion ad-powered AI startup your doctor may already be using
AI summary A $15 billion AI startup, OpenEvidence, is being used by most US doctors for patient care decisions, raising concerns about its accuracy and competition.
Review: Carrie is a triumphant remix with one major flaw
AI summary Mike Flanagan's Carrie miniseries is a rich adaptation with one major flaw, offering a mix of horror and themes of kindness and innocence.
The past, present, and future share a show floor at Pinball Expo 2026
AI summary The 2026 Pinball Expo in Chicago highlighted pinball's revival, featuring Stern Pinball's dominance and innovative hobbyist projects.
PHP warns it plans to release 2 emergency patches imminently
AI summary PHP plans to release two emergency patches for severe vulnerabilities within 12 hours.
Merging SpaceX and Tesla would be a "good idea," Musk says
AI summary Elon Musk suggests merging SpaceX and Tesla, citing potential benefits in AI and technology development.
Cops raid office of RFK Jr. allies planning “unethical” vaccine trial on babies
AI summary Guinea-Bissau police raided offices of Danish researchers planning a vaccine trial on babies, citing unethical practices.
Microsoft reportedly projects $1,200 to $1,800 price for 2028 Project Helix
AI summary Microsoft may release Project Helix in 2028 with a price range of $1,200 to $1,800, according to internal projections.
JustWatch, which tackles streaming fragmentation, launches own streaming service
AI summary JustWatch launches its own streaming service, JustWatch TV, offering free ad-supported movies and a paid subscription option.
Meta drops the word "train" from its commercial TOS after AI backlash
AI summary Meta removed the word 'train' from its commercial TOS to address AI backlash, but experts say it still allows data scraping for AI development.
Gemini's Personal Intelligence is coming to cars
AI summary Google introduces Personal Intelligence to Android Auto and Google Built-in, enhancing car AI with user data for better responses.
OpenBSD 8.0 arrives with security record still intact
AI summary OpenBSD 8.0 is released, maintaining its security record with only two remote vulnerabilities in 30 years.