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Apple launches HomeView, HomePod mini 2 and refreshed Apple TV 4K hardware lineup
The new smart home range includes a facial recognition display, an AI speaker and a set-top box for centralised device control.
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Amazon, Google, Meta-Funded Study: EU Cloud Independence Costs €115B, Six Times Commission Estimate
A study funded by Amazon, Google and Meta warns that European cloud independence plans carry costs six times higher than Commission estimates.
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ServiceNow AI Passport signs agent credentials to enforce runtime scope limits and terminate non-compliant bots
The platform renames its AI governance hub and introduces cryptographically signed credentials to verify agent scope at runtime.
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Apple CEO Ternus details iPhone Duo hinge engineering and market strategy
John Ternus explains the decade-long development of the iPhone Duo, citing quality concerns over earlier foldable devices as the reason for the delay.
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Nvidia's 120B MoE Nemotron 3.5 runs local agents via compact 4GB to 24GB Bolt variants
The 120-billion parameter open model targets background agent workflows and local hardware deployment via compact Bolt variants.
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NCSC urges immediate SSL and TLS 1.0/1.1 disablement, mandates TLS 1.3 for post-quantum readiness
The National Cyber Security Centre has released updated recommendations for configuring TLS 1.3 and transitioning to post-quantum cryptography for government and enterprise systems.
AI
NVIDIA funds UK agentic safety while expanding French hardware and model deployments
NVIDIA commits $250m to UK AI safety and expands French server production, satellite operations and sovereign cloud platforms across Europe.
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OpenAI analysis indicates EU enterprises are expanding agentic AI usage
New research from OpenAI details the growing uptake of autonomous AI agents within European businesses and small enterprises.
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Gemma models shield Singapore users from scams by analyzing private chats locally without cloud egress
The partnership uses lightweight Gemma models to intercept conversational scams in private chats without sending data to the cloud, preserving user privacy.
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Google DeepMind, GovTech Singapore launch privacy-safe AI to stop conversational scams on device
Lightweight AI runs locally on devices to intercept conversational scams without sending chat data to the cloud, protecting user privacy.
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Block builds AI-powered security using OpenAI technology
Block’s security team uses OpenAI tools to investigate threats and propose patches in minutes, improving its operational response capabilities.
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DeepMind grants EU scientists $3M in compute credits to power AlphaFold 3 research
Google DeepMind and Cloud provide European scientists with frontier model access and compute resources to accelerate scientific innovation.
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Scammers use fake Calendly pages to trick job seekers into handing over Meta interview credentials and 2FA codes
Attackers mimic interview scheduling tools to bypass two-factor authentication and harvest login details from job seekers targeting Meta roles.
AI
Texas adds mandatory AI training to cyber requirements for state, local staff and contractors starting in 2025
Texas HB 3834 and HB 3512 require state agencies, local governments and contractors to certify annual security and AI awareness completion.
AI
Huntress outlines endpoint security shifts and AI oversight needs for 2026
The cybersecurity firm highlights rising risks from agentic AI and multi-layered ransomware extortion tactics in its latest annual trend report.
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Huntress maps 13 security standards to help IT, HR and legal teams align risk with operations in 2027
Huntress publishes a comparative analysis of thirteen security standards to help organisations align risk management with operational goals in 2027.
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Huntress warns Microsoft VSS fails on 64TB+ volumes, urging hardware snapshots for large infrastructure
Research highlights that Volume Shadow Copy Service struggles with volumes over 64TB, requiring alternative snapshot methods for large-scale infrastructure.
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Sucuri warns 500 errors can signal site breaches, complicating incident response for admins
Sucuri explains how vague internal server errors can hide serious security incidents or simple setup mistakes, complicating incident response.
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Engadget outlines minimum hardware specs for budget Android phones
A new report identifies RAM, screen size and storage thresholds that consumers should enforce when sourcing low-cost Android devices for personal use.
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Attackers raise EU supermarket fridge temps to 50°C via weak controller access, causing fires and spoilage
Attackers compromised internet-connected controllers at 700 stores, causing spoilage and fires through outdated firmware and weak access controls.
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Microsoft’s Decision-1 runs 35x faster than GPT-6 Sol on fixed-choice tasks
The new model offers calibrated probabilities for multiple-choice tasks, running significantly faster than larger general-purpose models in Microsoft’s internal tests.
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Employ report: AI-polished resumes create uniformity and stress for recruiters
A third of recruiters cite identical AI-generated applications as their primary operational stressor, according to new data from Employ.
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Arm and Qualcomm Each Claim Victory as Jury Awards $2 Despite Breach Finding
A Delaware jury ruled Arm interfered with Qualcomm’s business but awarded only two dollars, prompting both firms to claim victory in the ongoing dispute.
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Microsoft patches 1,410 flaws, debuts 26H2 security update while ending 24H2 support
The October update addresses over 1,400 vulnerabilities across Windows 11 and 10, marking the final patch for version 24H2 and the debut for 26H2.