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Meta unveils 2 new AI models for Muse Code subs and API users
Meta introduces two new AI models, Muse Wonder and Muse Wonder Full, available now for Muse Code subscribers and via the Meta Model API.
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Fitbit Air Gets Metal Mesh Band, Health Guardian Reports, and 100+ Activity Types
Google expands Fitbit Air accessories with a $69.99 metal mesh band and introduces monthly health reports for Premium subscribers alongside improved tracking.
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88-Point Score Now Mandatory: Defense Suppliers Face Strict Controls and 180-Day Fix Window
New federal rules require defense suppliers to hit an 88-point threshold and implement specific high-value controls to maintain contract eligibility.
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Ahold Delhaize Cuts Network Access for 9,400 Stores After Cyber Incident
The Dutch retail giant disabled internal systems to contain a security breach, disrupting employee portals and customer apps across Europe and the US.
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100+ workouts & BP/insulin tracking: Health Guardian hits Fitbit Air/Edge for Premium
Premium subscribers will gain access to blood pressure and insulin resistance monitoring features on these two new wearable devices.
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Ambi Raises $26M for Ambient AI Agent That Records iPhone, Mac, and Apple Watch Activity
Peter Mo’s new startup Ambi secures $26 million to launch apps that record user activity and conversations in the background across Apple devices.
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Rising Borrowing Costs Threaten AI Infrastructure Expansion, Broadcom and Intel CEOs Warn
Chip leaders warn that rising borrowing costs and limited funding availability threaten to stall artificial intelligence infrastructure expansion.
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Dongshan Precision Targets $2B to $3B Hong Kong Listing While Holding $39B Shenzhen Value
Printed circuit board maker Dongshan Precision is gauging investor interest for a Hong Kong debut that could raise up to $3B, according to Bloomberg sources.
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Google data shows custom patches triple median open source update effort
Internal engineering hours for open source updates spike when local modifications exist, according to new Google research on maintenance costs.
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AWS Strands Box adds policy checks to stop AI agents from running destructive commands
The open-source sandbox enforces rules on shell commands and network traffic, preventing agents from acting without oversight in developer preview.
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Google Translate auto-saves mobile transcripts; feature may be blocked on smart glasses
Android Authority reports that mobile users can now save Live Translate transcripts, though the feature may be restricted on smart glasses.
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Let's Encrypt Cuts Default Cert Validity to 64 Days in Feb 2027, Urging Automation Prep for 45-Day Shift
The open CA will shorten default validity periods to prepare for 45-day certificates in 2028, urging admins to test automation now.
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64-day cert validity: Let's Encrypt cuts life in 2027, forcing admin script updates by Feb 10
Administrators must update automation scripts by February 10, 2027, as the certificate authority reduces its standard TLS certificate lifetime from 90 days to 64 days.
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China Allocates $3.9 Trillion to Grid Expansion for AI Power Through 2049
A massive infrastructure plan aims to convert wasted wind and solar energy into computing capacity, targeting a strategic advantage in artificial intelligence.
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Privacy-First Local AI Struggles: Complex Setup and User Friction Stifle Adoption Despite Data Security Benefits
Running AI models locally offers data privacy but creates overwhelming setup challenges and user friction for administrators and end users.
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PS5 Costs More in 2026 Than 2020 Launch With No Price Cuts or Bundles
The PlayStation 5 has increased in cost since its 2020 debut, with no significant price reductions or bundles offered to consumers during this period.
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Paramount’s $111 Billion Warner Bros. Discovery Deal Signals Major Industry Shift
The historic acquisition plan values the combined entity at $111 billion, reshaping the media landscape as the deal continues to develop.
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New iPad Mini OLED Price Jump to $799 Signals Major Cost Shift for Buyers
Bloomberg reports the upcoming iPad mini will cost significantly more than the current $599 model, with a starting price near $799.
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Rapid7 Unveils New Metasploit Modules to Bolster Security Teams' Pen Testing and Vulnerability Assessment Capabilities
Rapid7 published a diverse collection of new Metasploit Framework modules, offering security teams varied tools for penetration testing and vulnerability assessments.
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South Korean Banks Hit by AI-Driven Attacks Using ARTEX and Claude Agents
A Chinese-speaking attacker used automated tools to breach financial data in South Korea, highlighting the growing threat of AI in penetration testing campaigns.
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Microsoft Ends Single-User Restriction on Shared Copilot AI Licenses for Family Plans
Microsoft is expanding Copilot access to all linked users on Microsoft 365 Family and Premium tiers, removing the previous limitation that reserved AI features solely for the primary account holder.
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MRI Captures Real-Time Psilocybin Shifts in Brain Connectivity During Meditative States
New research published by Ars Technica details how psilocybin changes the way the brain connects while participants meditate inside an MRI scanner.
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75-Inch LG Micro RGB evo TV Signals Major Shift As Industry Moves Beyond OLED
LG launches its flagship 75-inch Micro RGB evo MRGB95B television, signaling a strategic pivot toward new display technologies as the industry moves beyond OLED.
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1 Billion-Dollar Battery Startup Gains Dell Heir as Frankel’s Secretive Hands-On Style Fuels Early Tech Bets
A new profile details how the secretive investor provided early funding to major tech startups while maintaining an unusually hands-on approach to his portfolio.