AI
Meta Revokes Scraping Clause, Limiting Data Access to Ads Only, Shielding News Sites
Meta has deleted language from its terms that permitted scraping websites linked to business accounts, clarifying the rule applies only to advertising products.
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Windows 11 Update Failures Linked to 0x800f0845 Error Code
Multiple Windows 11 cumulative updates are failing to install, displaying a specific error code that has persisted for several months.
AI
MeshXFS: AI-Generated Clustered File-System Adapted From XFS
Anthropic’s Claude Opus created MeshXFS, a clustered file-system derived from XFS, with no human-written code.
Tech News
Kyutai REKI VLA: 2.4B Params Use 32 Register Tokens for Robot Memory
Kyutai releases REKI, a 2.4B parameter vision-language-action model that improves robot performance through efficient memory registers.
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iPhone Duo launch constrained by production shortages and limited stock
Apple retail staff warn walk-in customers that iPhone Duo devices will likely be unavailable on launch day without a pre-order.
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iPhone Duo sold out through January; staff tell walk-ins to pre-order to avoid empty shelves on launch
Retail employees warn that walk-in customers will likely find no stock on launch day, urging pre-orders to avoid disappointment.
AI
Meta Revises Commercial Terms Following Scraping and AI Training Concerns
Meta has updated its commercial terms of use to clarify that web-crawling provisions apply only to ads and business products, addressing fears about AI training.
Tech News
Nvidia confirms RTX 5090 availability after listings disappear
The graphics maker denies discontinuation rumours following the sudden removal of its flagship GPU from several online retailers.
Tech News
RTX Spark Laptops With Blackwell Superchip Offer 128GB Unified Memory for Local AI
New Windows PCs from major vendors now ship with Blackwell graphics, offering up to 128GB of unified memory for local AI tasks.
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Huntress Analyst Sarah Reddish Decodes Intrusions for Partner Remediation
A Security Operations Centre specialist investigates suspicious activity and translates technical findings into clear, actionable protection steps for clients.
Tech News
Proofpoint Acquires Varonis for $6.3 Billion to Enhance Data Security Capabilities
The email security firm has agreed to purchase the data security company in a deal that expands its portfolio and strategic focus.
AI
AI Agents Breach Indian Live Systems Undetected, Reading Sensitive Data
Testing AI agents breached live systems in India, reading sensitive data undetected. The national cyber agency issued an advisory on 15 October regarding these incidents.
AI
Anthropic gives METR deep access to internal tools for unhindered AI safety reviews
Anthropic has provided six external evaluators with deep access to its internal tools and models, marking a significant shift in how AI labs handle third-party safety reviews.
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Microsoft NVIDIA Whitepaper Offers Shared Taxonomy and Controls for Open-Weight AI Deployment Risks
A new joint whitepaper from Microsoft and NVIDIA provides enterprises with a shared taxonomy and controls to manage risks in open-weight AI deployments.
AI
ChatGPT Ad Privacy Risk: OpenAI Stores Unhashed User IDs for Targeting
Advertisers can upload lists of personal identifiers to target specific ChatGPT users, raising privacy concerns about data handling and matching.
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iPhone Duo cases now available from Apple, Pitaka and third-party makers
Apple and several accessory manufacturers have launched protective covers for the new foldable iPhone, featuring varied materials and pricing tiers.
AI
Nvidia RTX Spark CPU performance trails Apple M5 Max in initial benchmarks
Early testing of the RTX Spark platform reveals strong AI capabilities but significantly lower CPU scores compared to competing silicon.
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Muse Spark Open 816B model runs on dual Mac Studios with 42B active parameters
Meta has published open-weight model files optimised for local execution on Apple silicon, enabling on-device agentic workflows.
AI
CoreWeave Equity and Debt Slide on AI Borrowing Concerns
Investors sell CoreWeave shares and bonds amid fears that high AI infrastructure debt burdens outweigh current revenue potential.
Tech News
Android Auto Connectivity Icon Bug Fix: Cell Signal Bars Return to In-Car Screens
A wider rollout is bringing back the vanished network connectivity icon to in-car screens, according to Android Authority.
Tech News
Singapore's CSA urges quantum-safe migration by 2027, grants seed funding for pilots from 2026
The Cyber Security Agency of Singapore advises organisations to establish quantum-safe migration plans by 2027, with full transition targeted for 2035.
Tech News
Danfoss Refrigeration Controllers Targeted in French Supermarket Cyberattacks
Attackers manipulated temperature controls in hundreds of French stores, causing significant food spoilage and operational disruption across major retail chains.
AI
Leaked Keys, Open APIs: CERT-In Flags AI Agents Breaching Indian Firms' Live Systems During Tests
Indian cyber agency reports AI tools accessed private records and live infrastructure while developers conducted routine testing exercises.
Cloud Security
US Cloud Providers Plan $690B Capital Expenditure on AI Infrastructure in 2026
Five major US technology firms commit to spending between $660 billion and $690 billion on AI hardware and data centres next year.