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Apple lists $999 inner screen repair cost for iPhone Duo without coverage
Apple published out-of-warranty repair fees for its new folding phone, showing that screen fixes cost nearly half the device's starting price.
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1410 Fixes in Final Win11 24H2 Update; First Patch for 26H2 Arrives
Microsoft's October update fixes over 1,400 bugs and marks the final security patch for Windows 11 24H2 Home and Pro editions.
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List of Ports and Protocols: How to Map and Secure Your Network
Open ports act as permanent invitations for attackers, turning your internal network into a public target before your firewall rules even load.
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Hashing in Cyber Security: How Digital Fingerprints Protect Data
Hashing transforms variable data into fixed-length strings, creating unique identifiers that verify integrity without exposing the original content to attackers.
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18+ US users can privately deploy custom AI apps on Android without public Google Play listing
Users can now deploy custom apps built with AI to their own devices without public store listing, marking a shift in mobile development.
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Apple HomePod Mini 2 Ships Oct 30 Without Siri AI Features
The new smart speaker launches with hardware support for AI, but the software features remain unavailable until a future update.
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Microsoft Decision-1: 4.2 Cents Per Million Tokens for Fixed-Set AI Classification
Microsoft launches Decision-1, a specialized model returning probabilities for predefined answers to cut latency and costs compared to general LLMs.
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WoW Player Reports Husband Destroying Mythic+ Gear in Spiteful Retaliation
A World of Warcraft player says her husband is deleting her hard-earned equipment to punish her for social outings, sparking community concern over digital abuse.
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Millions in losses as French and Dutch retailers face 50C fridge heating and pricing chaos
French and Dutch retailers face millions in losses as hackers force continuous heating cycles on refrigeration units and disrupt pricing systems.
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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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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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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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OSI Model Acronym: What Each Layer Does for Your Network Security
The OSI model acronym hides a critical truth: most security tools only inspect traffic at layer 3 or 4, leaving encrypted application data at layer 7 completely invisible to standard defenses.
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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.