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Super Scam Me documentary shows what it takes to catch a romance scammer
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Anthropic Could IPO Any Time Now, But Some of the People Who Matter Most Don’t Want It
Investors are reportedly unhappy with the financials, while politicians are pleading for a delay.
Mobile
Tailscale exit nodes take my home internet with me when I travel
A tool waiting for a use case.
General Tech
7 new movies and TV shows to watch at home this weekend (October 16)
From the final Marvel TV show of 2026 to myriad new films, here’s what’s worth watching this weekend.
Cybersecurity
When Your Ransomware Negotiator Works for the Other Side
The shocking arrest of a well-known ransomware negotiator reveals the critical need for vendor program oversight.
Hardware
Veritas expands its anti-counterfeit chip to jewelry, trophies, and fragrance bottles
Counterfeits of luxury goods are a major problem for fashion houses. Counterfeiters are getting better at replicating brands’ marks and passing off dupes, known as “superfakes,” as genuine items. A startup called Veritas wants to tackle the problem with its own chip that verifies goods.
Artificial Intelligence
Google AI Pro trials are misleading, and subscribers are finding out the hard way
Some Pro features require payment, even if your phone came with the Pro plan.
Hardware
Cinema 4D adds procedural scattering, more realistic liquids, and faster rendering
Cinema 4D 2027 introduces a new procedural scattering system for creating detailed environments with vegetation, rocks, and other objects.
Cybersecurity
Security Bite: Americans are contradicting themselves around privacy
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Mobile
Apple’s iPhone Duo sells out in minutes, with deliveries pushed to 2027
Delivery estimates for Apple’s first foldable, the $1,999 iPhone Duo, moved to January minutes after preorders opened on 16 October, across every colour and storage option. Store pickup stock for launch day also ran out. The phone goes on sale on 23 October.
Gaming
New York rep announces game ownership bill that would require consumer ownership rather than sale of licenses
New York joins Pennsylvania in protecting gamers’ rights to own games, requiring publishers to provide an offline mode and the right to transfer games.
Artificial Intelligence
Employees using personal ChatGPT at work? Here’s what IT admins need to do
Employees using personal ChatGPT accounts at work can expose sensitive company data, even when their organization provides an approved Enterprise workspace. NordLayer explains how IT teams can investigate unauthorized AI use and block sensitive information before it reaches personal accounts.
General Tech
Lead audiologist explains hearing health, ANC and volume control
Hear.com’s lead audiologist Dr. Rachel Artsma on ANC, why regular listening breaks should be like screen breaks and how hearing health suites in consumer earbuds are good ‘gateway products’ but ‘not a replacement for professional hearing care’
Artificial Intelligence
Research firm calls Anthropic the ‘most ridiculous IPO of 2026’, says it may be worth $144bn
Anthropic’s planned stock market debut is “an unprecedented test of investor gullibility,” independent research firm New Constructs said in a report titled “Anthropic Is The Most Ridiculous IPO of 2026.” The firm puts the AI company’s equity at as little as $144bn.
Gaming
Fortnite is coming to Linux so we may soon be able to play it and other games like Apex Legends on Steam Deck and Steam Machine
Epic Games is officially working on bringing its battle royale shooter Fortnite to Linux. The announcement was tucked away at the bottom of Epic’s widely mocked blog post revealing the new, “vibe-coded” Epic Games Store, which is also coming to Linux.
Software
Sega rolls out Sonic, Genesis and Dreamcast retro themed office chairs at Branch — and they’re actually ergonomic
The Branch Ergonomic Pro was already one of our favorite office chairs. Now, a collaboration with Sega sees the pro-grade desk seat spin up a new look.
Mobile
vivo X500 Pro and X500 Pro Max European prices leak
Vivo unveiled the X500 family in China last month, and it’s already revealed that the European launch event will take place on October 27. A new leak today tells us about the devices’ European prices, but there’s a twist - apparently, only two of the three models will be available in Europe.
Software
Developers Question Scope of Potential Apple Antitrust Settlement
Developers are questioning whether a settlement of the U.S. government’s antitrust case against Apple would meaningfully loosen the company’s control over the iPhone, according to The Information.
Gaming
Wardogs devs rush to fix XP exploit allowing players to quickly unlock tanks and stomp competition on Season 2’s first day
The launch of a new live season is hard, and subtle changes to a game can have massive consequences when players get their hands on it. Wardogs proved this true with the launch of its second season this week, as players were able to unlock tanks on day one.
General Tech
Zendaya to Star in Alex Garland’s Next Sci-Fi Movie
Plus, the ‘Mummy 4’ gets an official title.
Mobile
iPhone Duo Resold for $5,000 on eBay After Selling Out
As spotted by Vadim Yuryev of the YouTube channel Max Tech, the iPhone Duo has already been resold on eBay for as much as $5,000 after shipping estimates for the device slipped into 2027 on Apple’s online store within minutes of pre-orders beginning today.
Mobile
This stretchy MagSafe storage pouch gives your phone a sizable trunk
There’s a new storage upgrade option for smartphones compatible with wireless chargers and other magnetic accessories, but it won’t help if you’ve run out of room for apps, pics, and videos.
Mobile
The original Halo has been ported to everything from Android to the N64 (?!)
There’s no campaign in the N64 port, but this is a crazy achievement nonetheless.
Mobile
With the Amazon Fire Tabs dead, good cheap Android tablets are now impossible to find
The era of affordable displays is over
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