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Canva conducts mass layoffs, over 1200 workers potentially impacted
Mashable - 4 Nov 2026 02:57
Canva is restructuring and conducting its first mass layoff, which may impact up to 1271 people or 22 percent of its staff.
A 55-Year-Old Math Problem Was Solved-This Time by Humans
Wired - 8 Nov 2026 10:30
A group of young mathematicians found the solution to the long unanswered conjecture, first inspired by juggling, through randomness and friendship.
European Union Regulators Tell TikTok to Plug Rabbit Holes or Else
Gizmodo - 8 Nov 2026 01:35
The European Commission says it could fine owner ByteDance up to 6% of annual turnover if it doesn't change TikTok's recommendation algorithms.
Climate Scientists Found A Surprise Hiding Under A Cold War Military Base
Slash Gear - 7 Nov 2026 02:45
More than 60 years after this military base was built, scientists have made a discovery that could help us better understand the world's climate.
Chinese Spy Who Targeted Jensen Huang Worked Directly for Chinas Top Spy Agency: Report
Gizmodo - 7 Nov 2026 02:40
The woman who sought out a close relationship with Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang was a Ministry of State Security recruit, the New York Times reported.
Musk Says SpaceX Government Revenue Will Shrivel Next Year
Gizmodo - 7 Nov 2026 00:41
Musk wants you to know he is not worried about a Democrat-led Congress.
Alpine Linux and OpenSSH patch flaw thats as bad as it can get
ZDNet - 7 Nov 2026 00:00
This dangerous Linux security hole must be patched as soon as possible.
3 Charged in Scheme to Use AI to Impersonate CEOs and Attorneys to Steal $129 Million
SecurityWeek - 6 Nov 2026 03:03
The trio, who have nicknames that include Rocky Balboa, Superman Cash and Fat Boy, often targeted the companies accounting departments. The post 3 Charged in Scheme to Use AI to Impersonate CEOs and Attorneys to Steal $1...
Global tech stocks plunge as US midterms add to AI slowdown fears
BBC - 6 Nov 2026 02:57
Investors have reacted to possible tougher scrutiny of data centre construction and the AI industry.
Apple is reportedly cutting budgets for its internal AI usage
TechCrunch - 5 Nov 2026 01:26
The company is said to be significantly dropping the amount it's spending on AI for its engineering teams.
U.S. Was Unprepared for Drone Warfare, Pentagons Emil Michael Says
Wall Street Journal - 5 Nov 2026 01:16Exclusive: YouTube is cooking up something new called Tamba, and it looks pretty social
Android Authority - 4 Nov 2026 03:37
Code in the latest YouTube app points to 'Tamba,' a mysterious social experience with followers, DMs, group chats, and more.
3M Announces $7.4 Billion Settlement in Forever Chemicals Injuries Case
Wall Street Journal - 4 Nov 2026 00:39OpenAI 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.
Californias Billionaire Tax Slips From 52% Support to 42%
Gizmodo - 3 Nov 2026 00:51
Tech oligarchs have raised over $379 million to fight Prop 40, the one-time 5% tax on billionaires.
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.
Experts Expect 'Security Reckoning' As AI Tools Find And Exploit Software Bugs
Slashdot - 2 Nov 2026 03:04
The Washington Post reports: Tens of thousands of South Koreans had their financial data exposed online in recent weeks after at least nine major banks there suffered cyberattacks that suggested a dark future for online ...
Doom delivers five minutes of terminal violence on an IBM mainframe
The Register - 8 Nov 2026 11:19Google wants to lock Android down, but Droynis teaches you how to stay safe instead
Android Authority - 8 Nov 2026 11:00
Droynis keeps me accountable for the security settings I select.
Government 'looking seriously' at banning under-16s from Vinted and eBay
BBC - 8 Nov 2026 10:44
The culture secretary confirms reports they could be in the list of platforms set to be banned next March.
World Models Will Soon Be Inescapable. Heres What You Need to Know
Wired - 8 Nov 2026 10:00
Moving AI from text to 3D space, world models simulate real-world physics to teach robots and autonomous cars how to navigate reality.