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These Horrible Objects Are Illegal: French Authorities Discover Alleged Child Sex Dolls on Shein
Gizmodo - 4 Nov 2025 03:36
Shein has banned all sex dolls in response to France's threats to ban the platform.
Meta Says Porn Stash was for Personal Use, Not Training AI Models
Gizmodo - 4 Nov 2025 01:00
Will they unmask the gooners?
How could they omit IBIS? A look at how the X-T30 III compares
DP Review - 4 Nov 2025 15:00
When you use DPReview links to buy products, the site may earn a commission. Photo: Richard Butler The Fujifilm X-T30 III is a subtle refresh of the company's least expensive SLR-shaped X-mount mirroless camera. It s...
U.S. Prosecutors Indict Cybersecurity Insiders Accused of BlackCat Ransomware Attacks
The Hacker News - 4 Nov 2025 13:15
Federal prosecutors in the U.S. have accused a trio of allegedly hacking the networks of five U.S. companies with BlackCat (aka ALPHV) ransomware between May and November 2023 and extorting them. Ryan Clifford Goldberg, ...
Apple slices its logo for new Apple One branding
AppleInsider - 4 Nov 2025 12:34
Apple has continued its efforts to rebrand some of its Services, quietly adding a colorful and stylized Apple logo to Apple One.Apple One, sliced - Image Credit: AppleSince the introduction of its 26-generation operating...
OpenAI API moonlights as malware HQ in Microsofts latest discovery
The Register - 4 Nov 2025 12:08
Redmond uncovers SesameOp, a backdoor hiding its tracks by using OpenAIs Assistants API as a command channel Hackers have found a new use for OpenAI's Assistants API - not to write poems or code, but to secretly cont...
Microsoft Detects "SesameOp" Backdoor Using OpenAI's API as a Stealth Command Channel
The Hacker News - 4 Nov 2025 11:28
Microsoft has disclosed details of a novel backdoor dubbed SesameOp that uses OpenAI Assistants Application Programming Interface (API) for command-and-control (C2) communications. "Instead of relying on more traditi...
Watch Europe's powerful Ariane 6 rocket launch today for the 4th time ever
SPACE.com - 4 Nov 2025 11:00
Europe's Ariane 6 heavy-lift rocket is scheduled to loft a powerful Earth-observing satellite today (Nov. 4) on its fourth-ever launch, and you can watch the action live.
YouTube TV users are jumping to this service for their Disney fix (and more)
Android Authority - 4 Nov 2025 03:43
This option offers a larger library of channels and people don't seem to mind paying a little extra.
Spotify Sued Over 'Billions' of Fraudulent Drake Streams
Slashdot - 4 Nov 2025 01:30
A new class-action lawsuit accuses Spotify of allowing billions of fraudulent Drake streams generated by bots between 2022 and 2025, allegedly inflating his royalties at the expense of other artists. "Spotify pays st...
Ukraine First To Demo Open Source Security Platform To Help Secure Power Grid
Slashdot - 4 Nov 2025 00:50
concertina226 shares a report from The Register: [A massive power outage in April left tens of millions across Spain, Portugal, and parts of France without electricity for hours due to cascading grid failures, exposing h...
White House renominates Isaacman to be NASA administrator
Space News - 4 Nov 2025 23:56
The White House said Nov. 4 it is renominating Jared Isaacman to be NASA administrator, the latest twist in an unprecedented saga over the agencys leadership. The post White House renominates Isaacman to be NASA administ...
Kim Kardashian Blames ChatGPT for Failing Law Exams
Gizmodo - 4 Nov 2025 23:55
Kardashian said the chatbot made her fail tests "all the time."
Apple Delays Home App Update Requirement Until February 2026
Slashdot - 4 Nov 2025 23:50
Apple will officially discontinue support for its original Home architecture (formerly HomeKit) on February 10, 2026. As MacRumors points out, Apple has informed users that they need to "update now to avoid interrupt...
Microsoft's Latest Update Finally Fixed A Decade-Old Windows Bug
Slash Gear - 4 Nov 2025 23:45
Windows has released its latest update for Windows 11, and it finally fixes a problem that has been plaguing Windows users for the better part of a decade.
Cockroaches are secretly poisoning indoor air
Science Daily - 4 Nov 2025 23:39
Cockroach infestations dont just bring creepy crawlers, they fill homes with allergens and bacterial toxins that can trigger asthma and allergies. NC State researchers found that larger infestations meant higher toxin le...
This LG StanbyMe 27-Inch Portable Monitor is super cool, and on sale!
Android Authority - 4 Nov 2025 23:39
This may be the only larger screen you'll need!
Covid raises risk of heart issues in children more than vaccination
New Scientist - 4 Nov 2025 23:30
Getting covid-19 for the first time slightly increased the risk of heart inflammation, blood clots and bleeding disorders among children, whereas being vaccinated against the virus was much safer and sometimes protective...
Never Plug These 5 Things Into A Power Bank
Slash Gear - 4 Nov 2025 23:30
You won't want to just plug any device into any power bank; there are certain limitations and hazards to consider.
10 Apple deals that prove Black Friday 2025 is starting earlier than ever
Mashable - 4 Nov 2025 23:30
Ahead of Black Friday, the best Apple deals this week include the M3 iPad Air, M4 MacBook Air, and Apple Watch SE 3.
Scientists shocked to find E. coli spreads as fast as the swine flu
Science Daily - 4 Nov 2025 23:25
Researchers have, for the first time, estimated how quickly E. coli bacteria can spread between people - and one strain moves as fast as swine flu. Using genomic data from the UK and Norway, scientists modeled bacterial ...
Apple Reportedly Planning Cheaper Macs to Compete With Budget Chromebooks, PCs
CNET - 4 Nov 2025 23:25
Apple doesn't market its machines as affordable, but that could be changing.