Technology News
Samsung Might Be Sacrificing QLED TVs In Favor Of OLED
BGR - 3 Nov 2026 11:17
For Samsung this would be a significant departure in its strategy, with one of the reasons cited the increased competition from Chinese TV makers.
OpenAI Hires Former Trump Admin. Army Secretary for New National Security Role
Gizmodo - 3 Nov 2026 02:37
Dan Driscoll will be "Senior Counselor for National Security Modernization."
North Korea denies being behind record $6.3bn Binance hack
BBC - 3 Nov 2026 01:23
US government agencies and cyber analysts have blamed Pyongyang for the record-breaking heist.
Scientists Can Now Ask AI to Design Proteins Using Plain Language
Singularity Hub - 3 Nov 2026 00:19
New AI tools could help more biologists experiment with problems once restricted to a handful of specialists. The post Scientists Can Now Ask AI to Design Proteins Using Plain Language appeared first on SingularityHub.
Razer unveils the Raiju V3 Pro Signature Edition PS5 controller
Engadget - 3 Nov 2026 18:28
It sure is pretty and will likely be expensive.
Australia's social media ban challenged by Reddit and rights group in court
Sky News - 3 Nov 2026 13:40
Australia's landmark social media ban for under-16s faces challenges in court over accusations that it amounts to censorship and creates privacy issues.
Photographers are Suing Uber Eats for Copyright Infringement Over Its Use of Their Food Photos
PetaPixel - 3 Nov 2026 13:16Synology NAS Devices Targeted in Ransomware Attacks Exploiting Patched DSM Flaw
The Hacker News - 3 Nov 2026 13:13
Synology is urging customers to update the DiskStation Manager (DSM) software powering its Network Attached Storage (NAS) devices following ransomware attacks. The Taiwanese vendor said it observed threat actors exploiti...
New Wave of Refrigeration Cyberattacks Hits Supermarkets Across Europe, Forcing Stores to Pull Food
The Hacker News - 3 Nov 2026 12:57
Attackers remotely changed the settings on refrigeration controls at supermarkets in Belgium, Sweden, Estonia and other European countries overnight into Monday, November 2, warming fridges and freezers. No chain reporte...
EU Court Adviser Warns AI Chatbots Could Risk Infringing Copyright Law
Wall Street Journal - 3 Nov 2026 12:28Googles New Android App Store Program Costs $10,000 a Year
TechRepublic - 3 Nov 2026 11:17
Googles new Android app store program brings one-tap installs and automatic updates, but US users are excluded, and marketplaces face a $10,000 annual fee. The post Googles New Android App Store Program Costs $10,000 a Y...
Attackers Target Unpatched CryptoPayment Gateway Flaw That Can Expose Wallet Credentials
The Hacker News - 3 Nov 2026 11:04
Threat actors are attempting to exploit an unpatched maximum-severity security vulnerability in the CryptoPayment Gateway WordPress plugin, according to findings from Defused Cyber. The vulnerability in question is CVE-2...
BYD Sold More EVs Last Month Than the US Did All Quarter
Slashdot - 3 Nov 2026 03:30
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Electrek: The world's leading EV maker is showing no signs of slowing down. BYD sold 490,168 new energy vehicles (NEVs) in October, up 11% from the prior year and the company&...
Apple Requiring Developers to Disclose Location Sharing and Dating Features in Apps
Mac Rumors - 3 Nov 2026 00:43
Starting November 16, Apple will require developers to disclose whether their apps include real-world location sharing or dating features so age ratings can be assigned appropriately. Apple says the Dating and Relationsh...
Apple unsure when more foldable iPhones will be available after selling out
BBC - 3 Nov 2026 00:29
Apples foldable iPhone Duo was a hit with people willing to spend $2,000 on a new mobile.
Inca children were drugged before being sacrificed
New Scientist - 3 Nov 2026 00:01
Analysis of the hair and fingernails of eight mummified Inca children reveals that they were given cocaine and alcohol prior to being sacrificed high on Andean mountain peaks
Chainstack Reports Production Systems Breach Exposing Customer Data and Password Hashes
The Hacker News - 3 Nov 2026 23:46
Blockchain infrastructure provider Chainstack on Tuesday disclosed that it was targeted in a cyber attack that allowed an unauthorized party to gain access to some parts of its infrastructure. The incident is assessed to...
Eney from MacPaw is an AI assistant with deep Apple integrations
9 to 5 Mac - 3 Nov 2026 23:45
MacPaw, the makers of CleanMyMac and Setapp, have an AI assistant called Eney thats designed for Apple users. Eney is available across Mac and iPhone and is built to integrate with core Apple services like Mail, Calendar...
80 Tesla Owners Arrested For Allegedly 'Jailbreaking' Full Self-Driving Mode
Slash Gear - 3 Nov 2026 23:45
Tesla's Full Self-Driving feature isn't available on every model in South Korea. Some owners allegedly found a workaround that got them in legal hot water.
Flock Cameras Vandalized in Texas With Message: Release the Epstein Files
Gizmodo - 3 Nov 2026 23:43
One pro-Flock resident interviewed by local news said he wasn't concerned about the Epstein files.
OpenAI and Anthropic Set Up War Rooms to Fight Disinfo About Midterm Elections
The New York Times - 3 Nov 2026 23:39
OpenAI, Anthropic and other tech companies have vowed to protect Tuesdays elections from efforts to undermine democracy.
Arkane and its Blade game may end up at Ubisoft as Xbox considers offers
Engadget - 3 Nov 2026 23:32
"At least two" other companies have also pitched themselves as the studio's possible new owners.