Another critical Linux TCP/IP bug uncovered; updates underwayA critical flaw in the Linux kernel’s TCP/IP stack allows remote code execution. Anthropic’s Claude found the bug, which had gone undetected for 11 years.
France plans internet tax of 5.5 cents per gigabyteA proposal in the French Parliament would tax internet traffic. Some companies are already pushing back.
US midterms: Data centers lose even bigger than RepublicansVoters in several U.S. communities also weighed in on data centers during the midterms. The results are clear — and devastating for the tech industry.
The Elder Scrolls 6: Bethesda reveals subtitle “Sentinel” after eight yearsBethesda has revealed the subtitle of “The Elder Scrolls 6”: The role-playing game is called “Sentinel”. But there won’t be more to see anytime soon.
mSecure password manager: Secure your credentials after an IT incidentAfter an IT incident, mSecure’s developers recommend securing all stored credentials again.
Kia EV2 with 61-kWh battery: Is the extra capacity worth it?The Kia EV2 impresses in our test, even with the larger of its two batteries. Its software still needs work.
“SMS of Death”: Security flaw crashes Android phonesAn invisible text message crashes Android phones, interrupts calls and traps devices in a reboot loop. Google has already responded.
Xiaomi begins rolling out HyperOS 4.0 to many modelsXiaomi begins rolling out its major HyperOS 4.0 update. More than 30 models are expected to get it in November.
Security vulnerability in flight booking systemA data leak at Amadeus exposed passenger data. Access credentials were visible in plain text via an unprotected heap dump.
Merz: Google Cloud is sovereign enough for intelligence agenciesAt the Digital Summit in Berlin, the chancellor touted AI’s potential — and gave U.S. cloud services a blank check.
Cyberattacks hit refrigerators in Bavaria and North Rhine-WestphaliaA wave of cyberattacks on refrigerators spoiled huge amounts of food. The first cases in Germany have now been reported in Bavaria and North Rhine-Westphalia.
Linux AI glasses Raven Prism go on sale at a luxury priceThe U.S. startup Raven Resonance is preparing to launch its standalone Prism smart glasses and has announced pricing and availability.
After freezer attacks, hackers target blood bank cooling systemsIn France, attackers tried to tamper with the cooling system at a blood products storage facility.
27-year-old tapped to overhaul Cisco code with AICisco gives a 27-year-old former founder unlimited AI tokens to rework legacy code. It aims to revamp 70% of its products by the end of 2027.
TV ratings: Researchers want to know who watches Disney+Disney+ plans to work with AGF, Germany’s TV ratings organization. Researchers want to identify streaming audiences more precisely.
Cartel office: Gasoline customers got about 60% of tax cutDiesel customers got most of the tax cut in October, while gasoline customers got much less, Germany’s Federal Cartel Office says. The agency urges caution.
Eine Investition für Menschen, die Technologie gestaltenSeit dem 15.10. gibt es das AWS Builder Loft Berlin. Ein kostenfreier Community- und Veranstaltungsort, an dem Entwickler und Studenten sich treffen, gemeinsam lernen und Neues schaffen können.
VMware adds security controls without a full add-on packageAutomatically fix configuration drift: Broadcom lets VCF customers buy Salt features separately from the ACC package.
Audio streaming in Germany: Spotify catches up, YouTube leadsYouTube tops the rankings of Germany’s most popular audio services, beating Spotify. But that could change.
Aldi Talk launches postpaid plans with smartphone financingAldi enters the postpaid market with new Flex plans and, for the first time, offers Samsung and Apple smartphones with financing.
vSphere Express: Broadcom’s new VMware entry-level packageBroadcom’s vSphere Express is an entry-level package based on vSphere 9. It is limited to 128 CPU cores per customer.
“Unauthorized field trip”: Robot mower escapes; origin initially unclearA robot mower cut a lawn on someone else’s property in Lower Saxony’s Stade district. At first, no owner came forward. The device ended up with police.
Nuki Smart Module adds smarts to motorized locks for €359Nuki’s control unit for motorized front-door locks is now available, including as a retrofit. The NFC keypad comes in white and adds theft protection.
VMware: Broadcom gives admins more timeBroadcom extends availability of vSphere Standard 8 and Enterprise Plus 8 in Europe. Active subscriptions get extended support through 2028.
Apple sharply cuts internal AI budgets for employeesApple is cutting employee spending limits for AI use by a third. Some teams could see their budgets fall to just $25 a day.
After failed rescue, Swift burns up over Indonesia.NASA tried to save the Swift space telescope, but the effort failed this summer. The aging instrument has now crashed over Sumatra.
Pangram Image launches to detect AI images and videosPangram Labs launches Image 1.0 and Image Flash 1.0, models designed to reliably detect AI-generated images and videos.
NASA announces new X-70 Fractal experimental aircraftNASA has announced a new X-plane to test new flight-control technologies.
Sam Altman backtracks on RAM commentsOpenAI CEO Sam Altman suggested last week that more of the world’s RAM supply should go to AI data centers. Now he’s walking that back.
Meta buys specialist in AI coding agentsMeta aims to strengthen its AI developer tools and catch up with OpenAI and Anthropic by acquiring Conductor.
Thea Energy and MIT test planar HTS magnets for potential fusion plantThea Energy and MIT will test whether a simpler stellarator design can withstand the stresses of a potential fusion reaction.
No “iPhone moment” yet: Nothing’s first AI-native product arrives in DecemberLondon tech startup Nothing will unveil its first AI-native product in December. It’s supposed to come without a “new screen.”
ChatGPT Images 2.6 adds GIFs, SVGs and speedOpenAI adds animated GIFs and saved reference images to ChatGPT. Images 2.6 is also faster and enables more precise image editing.
Researchers use AI to make alloys from scrap metalResearchers use AI to create stronger metal alloys from scrap. The approach is designed to make metal production more environmentally friendly — and cheaper.
OpenAI takes on GitHub with Pierre Computer acquisitionPierre’s developer tools are set to be integrated into Codex. OpenAI is building infrastructure for AI coding — a potential rival to GitHub and Microsoft?
Canva restructuring includes job cutsAmid “new technologies” and slower growth, software company Canva is planning a major restructuring with leaner operations.
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European chip design platform: EU invests hundreds of millionsThe EU is investing €525 million to support a new generation of European chip design companies. Europe wants to become less dependent on other countries.
Saudi Aramco takes nearly half of AI company HumainWith a billion-dollar investment in Humain, Saudi Aramco aims to strengthen Saudi Arabia’s AI sector and benefit from data centers' growing energy needs.
iPhone Duo: Why many apps still aren’t properly adaptedUnadapted apps still mar the experience of Apple’s first foldable iPhone with black bars. But that should soon change.
Greek satellite tests laser communications with EarthA satellite developed in Greece has successfully tested laser communications from space. The technology used is European.
Global smartphone market: Revenue rises despite falling salesSmartphone shipments worldwide fell 20% in the third quarter, yet revenue rose 3% over the same period.
Display Zoom option missing on the iPhone DuoA useful feature lets you enlarge the display on iPhones. Be careful when using it on the iPhone Duo.
Wiki.js 3.0: Collaborate like you do in Google DocsWiki.js 3.0 is here: The wiki software has been completely rewritten and adds real-time collaboration, multi-site management and more.
Smart Energy 201: Fritz launches smart plug with energy monitoringFritz launches the FritzSmart Energy 201, a new smart plug with energy monitoring. It’s smaller than previous Fritz models.
AI boom in the U.S.: Old jet engines could soon generate powerAI data centers are springing up across the U.S. at breakneck speed. Those responsible are getting increasingly creative about how to power them.
Best VR games coming in November 2026 for Quest 3, PS VR2, Steam Frame and PC VRAlongside the VR spin-off of “Payday” and an oddball sausage shooter, “Battlefield in VR” and “Zero Caliber 2” land on PS VR2.
