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Robert Pattinson on ‘The Batman, Part II’: ‘We’re Going to Figure It All Out’
Plus, could ‘Man of Tomorrow’ introduce the DCU’s new Bruce Wayne?
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Cybersecurity
CISA warns admins to immediately fix Ivanti flaw exploited as zero-day
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) urged security teams to immediately patch an Ivanti Connect Secure (ICS) flaw exploited in zero-day attacks since at least October 1st.
Mobile
Apple Launched iPhone 4S With Siri 15 Years Ago Today
Today marks the 15th anniversary of the iPhone 4S launch, introducing Siri as a built-in feature of the iPhone for the first time. The iPhone 4S went on sale on October 14, 2011, ten days after its announcement.
Artificial Intelligence
Anthropic warns small AI models could self-replicate through IoT devices
“Small weight-based replicators” could usher in a new generation of computer worms.
Gaming
Rockstar co-founder Dan Houser blames himself for Max Payne 3 - “a large amount of that failure was on me”
Max Payne 3 is a bit of a strange project. Unlike its two predecessors, the game wasn’t developed by original creator Remedy Entertainment, rather it was the product of Grand Theft Auto and Red Dead Redemption studio Rockstar Games.
Hardware
Analyzing Intel’s EMIB and Foveros advanced packaging roadmaps
Intel was the first large chipmaker to start using advanced packaging methods in 2017 – 2019. But where are Intel’s EMIB and Foveros technologies today and where are they heading?
Mobile
First Pre-Order Discounts Now Available for HomeView
Apple just announced the HomeView yesterday, and Amazon today has introduced the first pre-order discounts on the home hub device. You can get the Space Gray and Starlight colors for $289.99, down from $299.00. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors.
Startups
Estonian energy storage firm Skeleton becomes unicorn with Siemens deal
Siemens has bought into Skeleton Technologies, an Estonian maker of energy storage systems. With this, the deal values Skeleton at more than $1 billion, its CEO Taavi Madiberk told Bloomberg.
Artificial Intelligence
INmune Bio and Quantum Computing partner to apply quantum optimization and AI to advance Alzheimer’s drug research and explore new applications for XPro
Boca Raton, Florida, October 14th, 2026, Financewire Collaboration combines INmune Bio’s clinical research with QCi’s Dirac-3S quantum optimization machine to identify potential new treatment indications and biomarkers for XPro.
Software
US tech giants warn Europe that ditching US tech giants could cost €115B
Amazon, Google, Meta among members of lobby group funding dire warnings over cloud sovereignty plans
Mobile
Honor confirms massive batteries for Win2 and Win RT2
The Honor Win2 series, comprising the Win2, Win RT2, and Win Turbo 2, is set to launch in China next week. After revealing the designs and color options of all three phones yesterday, Honor has now confirmed some of their key specifications.
Gaming
Conclusion of Rockstar’s employment tribunal delayed into November, almost day and date with GTA 6’s release
The ongoing employment tribunal between Grand Theft Auto 6 developer Rockstar Games and IWBG union members laid off from the studio has been extended into November..
Artificial Intelligence
Apple website suggested Siri AI may be coming to full size HomePods
The headline feature of the new HomePod mini 2 is support for Siri AI, something that won’t be available for the first-gen model. But there’s hope that existing full size HomePods may also get access to the smarter intelligent assistant.
Gaming
Ubisoft closing Trials developer RedLynx and downsizing Assassin’s Creed: Black Flag Resynced team in Singapore
The video game layoffs continue. Ubisoft has announced it’s closing Finnish studio RedLynx, creator of the Trials series of games, and that there’s to be significant layoffs at Assassin’s Creed: Black Flag Resynced studio, Ubisoft Singapore.
Cybersecurity
CISA Urges Immediate Ivanti Connect Secure Updates as Honeypots Log 105 Exploit Attempts
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) on Tuesday urged organizations to take steps to immediately update their Ivanti Connect Secure (ICS) appliances and deployments to the latest version following the disclosure of an actively exploited vulnerability.
Mobile
I connected my HD antenna to a cheap tuner, and now I can watch free TV anywhere in my house
With a refurbished tuner and HD Antenna, I get OTA live TV everywhere.
Hardware
Elon Musk’s Terafab will reportedly receive its first EUV tool from ASML in mid-2027
Elon Musk may prefer FEL light sources for in-house chip production, but Terafab will start with proven tech from ASML.
Hardware
Apple HomeView Includes Temperature and Humidity Sensors
Apple’s new HomeView includes temperature and humidity sensing, allowing the smart home hub to monitor indoor conditions and supply readings to the new thermostats developed with LG Electronics and Schneider Electric.
Software
Yikes: Google let a fake Chrome app on the Play Store, and it got over 100,000 downloads
Sideloading is risky, but apparently so is the Play Store.
Gaming
Nintendo Switch Online Additions Include Perfectly Timed GBA Classics
Nintendo released three classic games for Switch Online’s Expansion Pack October update, right before highly anticipated releases.
Artificial Intelligence
OpenAI employee arrested for allegedly hiding recording device in executive meeting room
The “sophisticated recording device” was discovered by OpenAI on or around September 30 in one of its San Francisco offices. The company determined that it had been planted a few days earlier. Its security team tried to export the microSD card’s data but couldn’t examine it because it was encrypted.
Mobile
Google is selling Pixel and Samsung phones inside the Play Store
Google really wants you to buy hardware from the Play Store.
Hardware
HP’s OfficeJet Pro 8125 all-in-one printer is now an easy $100 home office upgrade
There’s a lot to like about HP’s office inkjet all-in-one printer, now $100 with automatic document feeder, duplex printing, and 3-month Instant Ink trial
Startups
Uvi raises $7.5M to give AI agents the company context they lack
Uvi, a startup that feeds company knowledge to AI agents, has emerged from stealth with $7.5 million in seed funding. CT Innovations and Cardumen led the funding round, with Mana VC, 91 Ventures, and Gaingles VC also participating.
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