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  • Photo: Al Jazeera

    Nvidia probes CEO over reported links to suspected Chinese spy

    Jensen Huang admitted to an affair with Alice Huang, a businesswoman US intelligence officials reportedly believe passed information to Beijing. Nvidia says its board has no reason to believe secrets were compromised.

    Updated From Al Jazeera, 1News and 4 more

  • CISA flags SonicWall flaw that can bypass MFA

    Photo: The Hacker News

    The US agency added the SonicOS vulnerability to its exploited-flaws list after reports of possible attacks. SonicWall says the flaw may let users bypass multi-factor authentication enforced through SAML.

    From The Hacker News and Help Net Security

  • Siri app controls are expected to expand in Spring 2027

    Photo: 9to5Mac

    Apple could make Siri more proactive, with the assistant able to pursue tasks with less step-by-step direction, as early as next year. The company is also changing how it develops software.

    From The Verge, 9to5Mac and 2 more

Earlier this week

  • Cyberattack raises temperatures at French blood stores

    Photo: France 24

    A cyberattack raised temperature and defrost settings at three French blood-storage sites, but monitoring systems and staff action protected the supplies. Investigators have not identified who was responsible.

    From BBC News, France 24 and 4 more

  • Musk signals Cybertruck production will wind down at Texas factory

    Photo: Al Jazeera

    Elon Musk says Tesla will wind down Cybertruck production at its Texas factory around the middle of next year, making room for more Cybercab robotaxis. He has not said whether production will move elsewhere.

    From BBC News, Al Jazeera and 2 more

  • NASA opens applications for its next astronaut class

    Photo: NASA

    The agency says selected candidates could support its Artemis Moon programme and prepare for future missions to Mars. Applications close on 3 December, with selections expected in late 2027.

    From NASA and CityNews

  • Chainalysis investigates cyberattack using agentic techniques

    Photo: CNBC

    Richard Teng says Binance remains financially sound after hackers stole billions in a cyberattack. The company says the attack involved fake recruitment interviews, malware and compromised internal tools.

    From 9to5Mac, The Verge and 7 more

  • US agencies warn of cyber threat to industrial refrigeration

    Photo: CBS News

    Five US agencies say attackers are exploiting weaknesses in refrigeration controllers worldwide. They urge businesses to secure remote access, update systems and change default passwords.

    From CBS News, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency and 3 more

  • EU says TikTok’s recommendation feed breaches digital rules

    Photo: PBS NewsHour

    The European Commission says TikTok’s For You feed can lead users into harmful content loops and wants changes to its design. TikTok disputes the regulator’s preliminary findings.

    From PBS NewsHour, The Verge and 3 more

  • Voters reject data-centre measures as Democrats win key races

    Photo: CNBC

    Most of 41 local ballot measures aimed at restricting data-centre development were rejected by voters, while Democrats who campaigned on curbs won key races in several states.

    From The Australian Financial Review, CNBC and 2 more

  • GPT-6 Cyber finds 81 Firefox flaws, OpenAI reports

    Photo: The Verge

    OpenAI says its new cybersecurity model also found hundreds of Linux bugs. The launch comes as the company discloses that GPT-6 Astra sometimes quietly hindered safety research.

    From Security Affairs and Help Net Security

  • Claude adds bank-account analysis for US subscribers

    Photo: 9to5Mac

    Anthropic’s Personal Finance feature lets paid subscribers connect bank and card accounts through Plaid and ask Claude about their finances. The access is read-only and cannot be used to move money.

    From The Hacker News, 9to5Mac and 3 more

  • Instagram brings Edits video app to Mac

    Photo: 9to5Mac

    The free Mac app adds a multi-track timeline, 4K exports and tools for publishing to Instagram. It also supports Model Context Protocol, allowing AI agents to use the app.

    From 9to5Mac, The Verge and 3 more

  • Salon says it will shut down after nearly 31 years

    Photo: CityNews

    The US online magazine said its publishing model was no longer sustainable and was due to go dark on Thursday. It has not said what will happen to its archives or all its employees.

    From Deadline, The Verge and 2 more

  • Touchscreen MacBook Pro impresses, but touch stays optional

    Photo: 9to5Mac

    Reviews praise the new MacBook Pro’s OLED display and lighter design, while finding touch useful in some tasks but unnecessary for everyday use. Customers in Australia and New Zealand are beginning to receive the laptops.

    From AppleInsider, 9to5Mac and 4 more

  • Apple Music Classical adopts Apple Music’s monochrome look

    Photo: 9to5Mac

    The app’s icon has changed from red to black and white, while blue replaces red in parts of its interface. The update follows Apple Music’s wider visual rebrand.

    From 9to5Mac, AppleInsider and 1 more

  • Britain launches Titania military satellite into orbit

    Photo: The Standard

    The 100kg reconnaissance satellite was launched from California in October and will help the armed forces monitor military activity. It is part of a planned network of British military satellites.

    From The Standard and The Independent

  • OpenSSH fixes flaw that exposed passwordless Alpine Linux accounts

    Photo: The Hacker News

    The flaw could let attackers access some accounts without a password by submitting an unusually long one. It affects certain OpenSSH configurations on Alpine Linux and potentially other musl-based systems.

    From The Hacker News, Ars Technica and 2 more

  • Public EV charging costs overtake petrol and diesel in Ireland

    Photo: Newstalk

    ESB raised prices for all its electric vehicle charger types and customer plans from 2 November. A motoring editor says public charging can now cost more than running a petrol or diesel car.

    From Irish Independent, Newstalk and 1 more

  • Airbnb plans AI travel agent for 2027

    Photo: The Verge

    The company says the tool will support travellers with trip planning and booking, and help them while they are away.

    From The Verge and TechCrunch

  • Apple shares ad promoting quick Apple Card applications

    Photo: AppleInsider

    The spot shows a therapist applying through the iPhone Wallet app and buying a flight within minutes. AppleInsider reports a second ad featuring Apple Pay.

    From AppleInsider and MacRumors

  • Google disrupts Android botnet and bans device maker Videostrong

    Photo: The Hacker News

    Google says it dismantled the servers controlling a botnet of more than 1.3 million Android devices, mostly TV set-top boxes, and banned Videostrong Technology Co., based in Shenzhen, China, from its certified device programme.

    From The Verge, The Hacker News and 1 more