Binance Reports $6.3 Billion Crypto Theft, Likely Largest on Record
Binance says $6.3 billion in crypto funds was stolen, believed to be the largest cryptocurrency hack on record, and that user funds are safe.
Europe's AI rules get more time, but transparency duties already apply
The EU has pushed back deadlines for many high-risk AI systems, while transparency obligations under Article 50 have started to apply, according to TechRadar.
Waymo and Toyota Plan Robotaxi Tests in Japan
Waymo and Toyota will test self-driving bZ4X vehicles in Japan next year, extending a partnership that also covers the U.K.
AI's Next Bottleneck May Be the Power Grid, Not the Chips
TechRadar argues that reliable electricity and fast grid connections now shape where AI data centers get built and who captures the economic benefits.
Enterprises Face Growing Data Security Pressure as AI Agents Enter Core Work
TechRadar reports that autonomous AI agents are moving into core business workflows, widening attack surfaces and forcing companies to rethink data security and trust.
Reddit Plans to Require Logins as AI Reshapes Search Traffic
Reddit says it will require users to log in, starting with tests outside the United States, as it contends with falling search traffic linked to AI.
UK regulator outlines age checks for social media ban on under-16s
Ofcom has outlined age-check methods platforms could use before a planned UK ban on social media for under-16s takes effect in 2027.
Rivian's R2 Becomes Its Top Seller as Guidance Rises
Rivian's R2 SUV now outsells the company's other EVs, and the automaker raised its outlook to Wall Street for the second time this year.
Mistral Releases Open-Weight Large 4 Model and Claims Open Race Lead
Mistral has made its Large 4 model downloadable, pitching it for security, manufacturing and finance work while citing strong results in coding.
AI Speeds Up Both Vulnerability Discovery and Exploitation
According to TechRadar, AI tools are finding more security flaws and lowering the skill needed to exploit them, shrinking the time teams have to respond.
Data Centers Face a Retirement Wave Just as AI Demand Climbs
A survey by Onnec of senior data center leaders in the UK, Ireland and Nordic countries expects about a quarter of staff to retire within ten years.
Samsung's Clip-On Galaxy Buds On Take Aim at Bose, Sony and Shokz
Samsung's $229 clip-on Galaxy Buds On are positioned against open-ear rivals from Bose, Sony and Shokz, with ZDNET pointing to ecosystem ties as their main edge.
Anduril and Qualcomm plan a US-built BlueChip laptop for 2027
Defense contractor Anduril and chipmaker Qualcomm say they will build a laptop in the United States starting in 2027, with a longer goal of a domestic supply chain.
Apple unveils first touchscreen MacBook Pro with M5 Pro and M5 Max chips
Apple unveiled its first touchscreen MacBook Pro in 14-inch and 16-inch sizes, with M5 Pro and M5 Max chips and PROLED displays, per TechRadar and Engadget.
Critical Firmware Flaw Puts Many Servers at Risk as Patches Roll Out
Researchers from Anthropic and Google disclosed a critical boot firmware weakness that could allow remote code execution, with patches available but slow to reach machines.
Amazon Unveils Alexa Photo Frame and Echo Time Clock
Amazon has added an Alexa Photo Frame and a bedside Echo Time clock to its Echo lineup, alongside speaker and Echo Show upgrades.
Apple's Touchscreen MacBook Pro Brings Fingers Onto a Mac Screen for the First Time
Apple has launched a touchscreen MacBook Pro starting at $2,899, with touch sensing built into its PROLED display rather than added as a separate layer.
Amazon Unveils a New Wave of Echo and Smart Home Devices
Amazon has announced several new Echo and smart home products, including an alarm clock and an Alexa-powered home map, though outlets report different totals.
Apple's Fully Loaded Touchscreen MacBook Pro Tops $14,500
Apple's new OLED touchscreen MacBook Pro can reach about $14,549 with every premium upgrade, raising questions about who laptop pricing is for.
UK advertisers face a measurement gap as AI and mobile spend climb
According to TechRadar, UK marketers need clearer mobile-grade measurement to prove AI-driven ad spending pays off, as IAB UK forecasts £45 billion in digital spend.