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Google launches first datacenter satellite and research that finds orbiting bit barns can work
The Register - 2 Oct 2026 04:08OpenAI fires workers for mishandling 'sensitive information'
BBC - 2 Oct 2026 01:34
The former employees were investigated for sharing data with an outside AI evaluation group.
Rare two-headed turtle hatchling discovered on Cape Cod
Live Science - 2 Oct 2026 20:49
A two-headed turtle hatchling is one of three bicephalic terrapins that have been found on Cape Cod over the past five years.
AWS Counters AI Backlash with Community Investments
Wall Street Journal - 2 Oct 2026 13:34Fortinet sounds the alarm over actively exploited FortiMail zero-day
The Register - 2 Oct 2026 12:53In Rare Move, Alleged Iranian State Hacker Extradited to US
SecurityWeek - 2 Oct 2026 11:14
Amir Barati, an alleged member of the Mabna Institute, was indicted for targeting universities, private organizations, and government entities in the US and abroad. The post In Rare Move, Alleged Iranian State Hacker Ext...
The iPhone Duos display has a trick for aging gracefully
Cult of Mac - 2 Oct 2026 05:02
You can get the cover layer on the iPhone Duo replaced to keep its crease less visible over time, with a replacement only costing $19 under AppleCare+. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, an...
ChatGPT Goes Rogue: Investigation Underway After AI Bot Infiltrates US Government Sites
Slash Gear - 2 Oct 2026 02:15
OpenAI has made headlines again for its AI agents' behavior, this time allegedly infiltrating U.S. government sites. All may not be as it appears, though.
Ford CEO Says Europe Is Lost To Chinese Electric Vehicles
Gizmodo - 2 Oct 2026 02:02
Washington should take the "time to be considerate" before letting Chinese cars in, the Ford CEO warns.
California Cracks Down on Robotaxis That Block First Responders
Gizmodo - 2 Oct 2026 23:49
A new state law imposes fines and new emergency-response requirements on autonomous vehicle companies.
This Hidden iPhone Feature Will Keep Your Location More Private
BGR - 2 Oct 2026 23:47
For anyone looking to limit their mobile carrier's ability to keep track of their whereabouts, this hidden iPhone feature is worth knowing about.
3 Boating Safety Rules To Always Remember When Docking
Slash Gear - 2 Oct 2026 23:45
Boating safety goes further than just what you need to do on open waters. If you want to avoid accident and injury while docking, keep these rules in mind.
Astronomers Detected Radio Signals From An Alien Planet - Here's What We Know
BGR - 2 Oct 2026 23:17
Space is full of electromagnetic radiation like radio signals, but those signals are usually coming from stars or black holes, not planets.
Apple changes full-disk access permissions to curb abuse from AI agents
Ars Technica - 2 Oct 2026 23:03
Meta says FDA isn't sufficient to Muse reading messages. Apple begs to differ.
Antino Backdoor Uses Outlook and OneDrive for C2 in China-Nexus Espionage Campaign
The Hacker News - 2 Oct 2026 23:03
Government and policy organizations across Asia have become the target of a new campaign orchestrated by a China-nexus threat actor. The activity, which has targeted government and policy organizations in Taiwan, India, ...
Contest-Winning Microscope Video Is Full of AI Confabulations, Scientists Say
Gizmodo - 2 Oct 2026 23:00
The winner of Nikon's 2026 Small World In Motion contest said he used AI to post-process real video.
Your OLED TV has its best picture mode hiding in plain sight
Pocket-lint - 2 Oct 2026 23:00
One simple picture-mode change can bring a more natural and cinematic image to your OLED TV.
AI Has Finally Learned To Play Stratego
Slashdot - 2 Oct 2026 23:00
Researchers from Carnegie Mellon, MIT, NYU, and Stanford have built an AI called Ataraxos that finally cracked Stratego, beating four-time world champion Pim Niemeijer 15 games to one with four draws. Its key advantage w...
The Mulleted, Meme-Loving Billionaire Behind Metas Hit AI App
Wall Street Journal - 2 Oct 2026 23:00Why Google Maps Gives Two Phones Different Routes For The Same Trip
BGR - 2 Oct 2026 22:47
Google Maps can sometimes recommend different routes for the same trip on different phones? Here are some app and phone settings that could be causing that.
Android 17 QPR3 Beta 1 gives us an early look at next years Pixel updates
Android Central - 2 Oct 2026 22:41
The first Android 17 QPR3 beta arrives with a mountain of stability fixes.
Dell CSM Flaws Enable Unauthenticated Admin Access and Root on Kubernetes Nodes
The Hacker News - 2 Oct 2026 22:32
Dell has released security updates to address multiple critical security flaws in Dell Container Storage Modules (CSM) that could be exploited by bad actors to take over susceptible systems. The vulnerabilities are liste...