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Mac & Apple

1. Claude’s free tier now connects to apps, can create Microsoft Office documents, and more

Source: 9to5Mac | Tags: Mac Apple iOS Anthropic has just launched significant new features to Claude’s free tier. Connecting to apps was previously a pro feature available only to paid subscribers, but this is now included in the free tier. Claude can connect to a wide range of apps, including Canva, Figma, Monday, Notion, Slack, Square, Wix, WordPress, and Google Workspace apps … more…

2. Apple nabs full rights to Severance, eyes franchise expansion

Source: Cult of Mac | Tags: Mac Apple Culture A "Severance" franchise expansion with more seasons and new spinoff shows now seems all but certain. Apple bought full rights to the show. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)

3. ‘Dried out’ iPhone 16e stock points to imminent launch of 17e

Source: MacWorld | Tags: Mac Reviews Guides Macworld

It’s an open secret that Apple is on the verge of launching the iPhone 17e. One theory is that it will be released as soon as next week on the first anniversary of its predecessor’s launch. And based on new information about Apple’s stock levels, that sounds about right.

4. These Apple Wallet features helped me replace my physical wallet [Video]

Source: 9to5Mac | Tags: Mac Apple iOS When most people think of the Apple Wallet app, they think of just Apple Pay. They think it’s a way to pay for things digitally instead of using a physical card. While this is true, the Apple Wallet App can do so much more and is quietly becoming one of the most useful apps on your iPhone. It can give you public transit access, a form of digital keys for your home or car, peer-to-peer payments, and even storing your physical card information (finally!). Apple Wallet in iOS 26 can realistically replace most of what people still carry in their pockets, as it has for me.

5. 5 under-the-radar features that make Apple News+ even better

Source: Cult of Mac | Tags: Mac Apple Culture If you've never touched it before, you're missing out. There are five great Apple News+ features waiting for you to discover. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)

6. Best VPNs for iPhone and iPad in 2026: Top Picks for Privacy and Speed

Source: MacWorld | Tags: Mac Reviews Guides Macworld

If you are browsing the web using your iPad or iPhone your online activity is visible to your internet service provider (ISP), your government, and potentially others. You might think you have nothing to hide, but if you are accessing the web via a public Wi-Fi network there is a chance of interception that could put your data at risk. There is a really simple solution if you want to maintain online privacy and anonymity: a VPN. The VPN will encrypt your data and provide a secure means of surfing the web.

7. Apple Takes Full Control of 'Severance' in Surprise Deal

Source: MacRumors | Tags: Mac Apple News Apple has fully acquired the rights to its hit Apple TV series "Severance," bringing future seasons and content in-house under Apple Studios, Deadline reports.

Apple is said to have acquired the intellectual property and all rights to Severance from Fifth Season in a deal valued at just under $70 million. Apple previously licensed "Severance" from Fifth Season. More than six years after ‌Apple TV‌ launched, Apple Studios now produces roughly half of the platform's slate.

8. This robot can fold some of your laundry fairly badly for $8,000 [Video]

Source: 9to5Mac | Tags: Mac Apple iOS Domestic robots have been a fixture in science fiction novels for more than a century, but in the real world we’re still all doing our own domestic chores barring vacuuming. While a number of companies are working on humanoid robots, with Apple reportedly among them, all we’ve really had so far are promises and extremely limited demos. But you can (maybe) buy a laundry-folding robot today for $8,000 or rent it for $450 a month … more…

9. Help! Tahoe nuked my Mac’s Time Machine backups

Source: MacWorld | Tags: Mac Reviews Guides Macworld

For the past decade, my Apple Time Capsule has faithfully backed up my Mac. I’ve been through several upgrades over the past decade—my current machine is an M3 Max MacBook Pro—and I’ve never had an issue with my Time Capsule. It’s been one of the most reliable devices I’ve ever owned, and I’ve barely had to even think about it since I bought it in 2016. Until recently, that is. I don’t know the exact date, but I installed macOS Tahoe 26.2 sometime near the end of 2025.

10. Apple Creator Studio users are hitting generative AI usage limits far too soon

Source: AppleInsider | Tags: Mac Apple Hardware Apple buries the fact that its Apple Creator Studio bundle's generative AI features come with any usage limits, but the limits are real and now appear to be significantly less than expected.

You can check your AI feature usage in the iWorks app — if you even realise that there are any limits. Apple Creator Studio is a bundle of apps such as Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro, plus updated versions of the iWork ones such as Pages and Keynote. In each case, Apple heavily promotes how the apps all come with new Apple Intelligence features. Apple also promotes the bundle as meaning "endless creativity.

11. SmartGym expands workout tracking to 3rd-party apps, adds Strava sync

Source: 9to5Mac | Tags: Mac Apple iOS SmartGym, Apple’s 2023 Apple Watch App of the Year, is rolling out a new update today that delivers some of its longest-requested features. Here’s what’s new. more…

12. Tomb Raider Reboot Launches on iOS and Android

Source: MacRumors | Tags: Mac Apple News Feral Interactive has announced the release of Tomb Raider on iOS and Android. Originally released in 2013 for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360, Tomb Raider has been fully rebuilt for iOS and Android.

Coinciding with the franchise's 30th anniversary, this reboot of the console version includes the complete original campaign and all 12 DLC packs featuring extra upgrades, outfits, and a bonus Challenge Tomb.

In case you need reminding, here's the blurb: Tomb Raider tells the story of Lara Croft's journey from novice explorer to battle-scarred heroine.

13. WhatsApp and Telegram blocked in Russia as Meta designated an ‘extremist organization’

Source: 9to5Mac | Tags: Mac Apple iOS Both WhatsApp and Telegram have been blocked in Russia as the government tries to force people to use its unencrypted WeChat clone, Max. All messages sent and received in Max can be read by the government. The government also blocked access to Facebook and Instagram, and designated parent company Meta as “an extremist organization” … more…

14. iPhone 16e and iPad Air stocks are reportedly depleting at Apple retail

Source: AppleInsider | Tags: Mac Apple Hardware A new report is claiming that stocks of both the iPhone 16e and the iPad Air are dwindling at retail, perhaps backing up expectations of new models being launched soon.

The current iPhone 16e There are regularly reports of stocks of Apple devices running low, and the presumption is often that this means a refresh is coming. As of late it hasn't been the case — reports of MacBook Pro custom configuration stock-outs have been prevalent for months, and the Apple TV hardware is subject to the same from time to time.

15. Update now! iOS 26.3 contains dozens of critical security fixes

Source: MacWorld | Tags: Mac Reviews Guides Macworld

While most iPhone users rush to download the latest iOS update to check out all the new features, the latest one released this week doesn’t really have any. So it could be tempting to wait a few weeks. But there are a few dozen reasons not to do that. It’s common for nearly every iOS and iPadOS release to contain at least a few security updates. Apple works diligently to close every loophole and fix every flaw that could let a malicious actor get access to your device and data. iOS and iPadOS 26.3 have more than 35 security patches, according to Apple’s security updates page.

16. Apple Creator Studio AI usage limits seem dramatically lower than promised

Source: 9to5Mac | Tags: Mac Apple iOS When Apple launched the Apple Creator Studio (ACS) subscription, the company indicated that you could use the AI features to produce 50 Keynote presentations per month “as a minimum.” However, developer and security researcher Steve Troughton-Smith had a very different experience when it came to AI usage limits. He reported that far from being able to produce 50 presentations, a single Keynote slideshow used half of his monthly ACS limit, so the limit would be just two … more…

17. Tim Cook Faces FTC Warning Over Apple News Curation

Source: MacRumors | Tags: Mac Apple News Apple has been issued a warning letter from the U.S. Federal Trade Commission, urging it to review its content curation for Apple News so as to ensure that it is not suppressing conservative publications.

In a letter to Apple CEO Tim Cook, seen by the Financial Times, FTC chairman Andrew Ferguson cites recent press coverage of a report from conservative media watchdog Media Research Center (MRC), which claimed that Apple has promoted "leftist outlets" in its content choices.

Fox News, the New York Post, the Daily Mail, Breitbart, and The Gateway Pundit.

18. Best deals on Mac antivirus

Source: MacWorld | Tags: Mac Reviews Guides Macworld

With Apple already including built-in antivirus protection for Macs you might be wondering “Do Macs need antivirus software?” especially when confronted by pricy monthly subscriptions for services. In this article we’ll explain why you need an extra layer of protection and how to get the best cheap Mac antivirus software with the best deals. Mac security software adds another layer of protection to what Apple already provides, with features that can help to protect your identity, passwords, and financial details.

19. Apple Stores See iPhone 16e, iPad Air Shortages as New Models Near

Source: MacRumors | Tags: Mac Apple News Apple's retail inventory of iPhone 16e and iPad Air models has reportedly dwindled to almost nothing as the company inches towards the release of new versions of both devices. They are expected to launch in the coming weeks.

In a post on X (Twitter), Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman said that stock of iPhone 16e models has "basically dried out," while the iPad Air is seeing shortages as well, based on what his Apple retail contacts are telling him.

20. Best VPN deals 2026: Get a cheap VPN for Mac, iPhone or iPad with these discounts

Source: MacWorld | Tags: Mac Reviews Guides Macworld

If you want to unblock regional content on streaming services like Netflix, iPlayer, and Prime, or access websites that aren’t available in your region, or without ID, a VPN is an essential tool. A good VPN will work with all your Apple devices, including a Mac, iPad, iPhone, and even an Apple TV in some cases. VPN services can also give you online privacy as well as letting you securely connect to open Wi-Fi networks in cafes, hotels, airports and other places. It’s something well worth packing when you go on vacation.

21. Mac users are ditching subscriptions for this one-time $30 Office deal

Source: MacWorld | Tags: Mac Reviews Guides Macworld

TL;DR: Check out this lifetime Microsoft Office license for Mac — no subscriptions, no monthly payments, just the core apps for $29.97. Owning a Mac doesn’t mean you signed up for endless software bills. Still, many people keep paying every month just to write documents or put together slides. An increasing number of Mac users are opting for a quieter Office license that cuts out subscriptions entirely. Microsoft Office Home & Business 2019 for Mac gives you all the classic apps — Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and OneNote. — for a fraction of the cost of newer versions.

22. Reveal hidden macOS features and system tools in plain English with MacPilot for 59% off

Source: MacWorld | Tags: Mac Reviews Guides Macworld

TL;DR: MacPilot lets you customize, optimize, and unlock hidden features — get lifetime access for $39.99 for a limited time. Your Mac has far more under the hood than most people ever use. Beneath the sleek interface are hundreds of powerful options that stay buried and untouched. MacPilot unlocks them — more than 1,200 advanced macOS controls you can adjust without opening Terminal or hunting through obscure menus. For a limited time, you can get lifetime access for $39.99 (MSRP $99).

23. Macworld Podcast: iPhone 17e, M5 MacBook Pros, and more coming soon

Source: MacWorld | Tags: Mac Reviews Guides Macworld

Apple is expected to release several products over the next few weeks. What products could that be? We talk about them on this episode of the Macworld podcast.  This is episode 970 with Michael Simon, Jason Cross,  and Roman Loyola. 

Watch episode 970 on YouTube

Listen to episode 970 on Apple Podcasts

Listen to episode 970 on Spotify

Get info Click on the links below to get more information on what was discussed on the show.

24. iOS 26.3 arrives with a simpler way to transfer from iPhone to Android

Source: AppleInsider | Tags: Mac Apple Hardware Apple has released iOS 26.3 to the public, with the changes including a simplified way to transfer to an Android device.

Transfer to Android is now an option in iOS 26.3 Following another beta testing cycle, Apple has released its update for iOS 26.3 to the public. The update follows after just one beta build was tested by Apple, with testers using the first build throughout the end-of-year holiday period. While iOS 26.2 brought many new features to the operating system, iOS 26.3 brings somewhat fewer.

25. FTC uses selective Apple News study to ask Apple to stop promoting 'leftist outlets'

Source: AppleInsider | Tags: Mac Apple Hardware Apple News is an aggregation app run by human curators and algorithmic feeds, but a poorly handled study failed to catch the right-wing outlets shared, and now the FTC is involved.

Apple News is an aggregator the user can customize Whether or not the FTC can claim jurisdiction over what content can be highlighted by an independent editorial team might be up for debate, but the content of the Apple News app is not. Right-leaning outlets are sometimes featured in the curated Top Stories and Spotlight sections, but one study somehow missed that.

26. How to manage your iPhone notifications on iOS 26

Source: AppleInsider | Tags: Mac Apple Hardware If you're feeling overwhelmed with the amount of notifications you're receiving, you're hardly alone — that's why we're here to show you how to manage notifications on your iPhone.

How to manage notifications on iOS 26 For as great as the iPhone is, it can be pretty distracting when you think about it. According to a study done in 2024, the average person receives 146 notifications per day. And, the younger you are, the more notifications you receive. Those in Generation Z received about 181 notifications a day — about one every eight minutes.

27. FTC chair questions Tim Cook over claims Apple News sidelines conservative publications

Source: 9to5Mac | Tags: Mac Apple iOS FTC Chairman Andrew Ferguson is asking Tim Cook to review Apple News’ curation policies after claims that the service suppresses conservative publications. Here are the details. more…

28. Orico MiniPro Dock Case review: Mini Mac Pro, mini bandwidth

Source: AppleInsider | Tags: Mac Apple Hardware The Orico MiniPro Dock Case does turn your Mac mini into a cute mini Mac Pro replica, but it's not just the small size that's limiting.

Orico MiniPro Dock Case review: A miniaturized Mac Pro case for a Mac mini The current generation of Mac mini has become a favorite among enclosure designers, since it can easily be placed inside a casing and made to look like something else. Sometimes, this can look like other retro computers, and do so with great effect.

29. Will Apple Music Get AI Playlists in iOS 27?

Source: MacRumors | Tags: Mac Apple News AI features are expanding to all kinds of apps, and it's getting difficult to find a service that hasn't embraced AI. Lately, AI playlists in music apps have been growing in popularity, and it's plausible that we'll see Apple adopt the trend in the near future.

YouTube

This week, YouTube Music started rolling out a new AI playlist feature. YouTube Premium and YouTube Music Premium subscribers can turn an idea, mood, or genre into a personalized playlist.

30. 'Severance' acquired by Apple for $70 million, expect a 4-season run and spinoffs

Source: AppleInsider | Tags: Mac Apple Hardware Apple Studios is now the owner of "Severance," with the original owners, Fifth Season, sticking around as executive producers, and there are plans to expand the IP's universe.

Tim C now owns Severance As everyone waits for season 3 of Severance, there's news that may just ensure the series has a long future on Apple TV. It started as a series leased from Fifth Season, but now it will join Apple Studios as an in-house production. The news comes from Deadline, which says the series sold to Apple for around $70 million. The original studio is sticking around as executive producers.

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Internet of Things & Hardware

1. Accessibility improvements for screen readers on raspberrypi.com

Source: Raspberry Pi | Tags: IoT RaspberryPi Tech We’ve updated our pages, forms, and CAPTCHA infrastructure on raspberrypi.com to improve accessibility for screen reader users. The post Accessibility improvements for screen readers on raspberrypi.com appeared first on Raspberry Pi.

2. How VPNs Help Improve Online Privacy Across Location-Based Platforms

Source: IoT Business News | Tags: IoT News This article examines how VPNs improve online privacy by protecting user location data, enabling access to geo-restricted content, securing public networks, and enhancing security for IoT devices and multiple platforms. The post How VPNs Help Improve Online Privacy Across Location-Based Platforms appeared first on IoT Business News.

3. Everyday Productivity Challenges in IoT Projects and How Teams Solve Them

Source: IoT Business News | Tags: IoT News IoT project teams face challenges like device integration delays, data inconsistencies, and security disruptions. Adopting standards, automation, and scalable practices improves productivity and project success. The post Everyday Productivity Challenges in IoT Projects and How Teams Solve Them appeared first on IoT Business News.

4. Smart city technologies gain global momentum across core urban services

Source: IoT Business News | Tags: IoT News Smart city technologies including smart street lighting, parking, waste collection, air quality monitoring, and surveillance are expanding globally, with Europe leading adoption and Asia-Pacific seeing the fastest growth toward 2029. The post Smart city technologies gain global momentum across core urban services appeared first on IoT Business News.

5. Monogoto and Nordic Semiconductor to Advance nuSIM IoT Connectivity

Source: IoT Business News | Tags: IoT News Monogoto teams with Nordic Semiconductor to promote nuSIM integrated SIM technology, enabling secure, low-power, and seamless global connectivity for IoT devices through simplified design and deployment. The post Monogoto and Nordic Semiconductor to Advance nuSIM IoT Connectivity appeared first on IoT Business News.

6. GCT Semiconductor and Skylo partner on satellite IoT

Source: IoT Business News | Tags: IoT News GCT Semiconductor and Skylo Technologies have partnered to advance satellite connectivity, focusing on chip and module certification to support seamless IoT device connections in remote areas. The post GCT Semiconductor and Skylo partner on satellite IoT appeared first on IoT Business News.

7. WiseTech and Hapag-Lloyd launch IoT container tracking pilot

Source: IoT Business News | Tags: IoT News WiseTech and Hapag-Lloyd have partnered to launch an IoT container tracking pilot, integrating real-time location data and dynamic ETA features into logistics platforms for improved supply chain visibility. The post WiseTech and Hapag-Lloyd launch IoT container tracking pilot appeared first on IoT Business News.

8. The MicroBox is a handheld game console that runs on an Arduino UNO R4

Source: Arduino Blog | Tags: IoT Arduino Tech That shiny new Arduino UNO R4 board that you got has quite a bit of power under the hood, thanks to its Renesas RA4M1 Cortex-M4 microcontroller. It has more than enough power to run games and one great way to take advantage of that is by building Szymon Kubica’s MicroBox handheld console. The MicroBox design […] The post The MicroBox is a handheld game console that runs on an Arduino UNO R4 appeared first on Arduino Blog.

9. Cellular IoT Modules Market Outlook 2025-2026: Strong Growth in 2025, Structural Pressures Ahead

Source: IoT Business News | Tags: IoT News The cellular IoT modules market expects significant growth in 2025 led by China, India, and LTE Cat.1 bis adoption, despite pressures from pricing, DRAM shortages, and the 4G to 5G transition. The post Cellular IoT Modules Market Outlook 2025-2026: Strong Growth in 2025, Structural Pressures Ahead appeared first on IoT Business News.

10. From Connected Devices to Autonomous Operations: What Enterprise IoT Is Really Becoming

Source: IoT Business News | Tags: IoT News The latest IoT Analytics report reveals enterprise IoT's shift from connectivity projects to embedded, autonomous operations focused on resilience, ROI, and operational intelligence across industries. The post From Connected Devices to Autonomous Operations: What Enterprise IoT Is Really Becoming appeared first on IoT Business News.

11. A weather station built specifically for model rocket launches

Source: Arduino Blog | Tags: IoT Arduino Tech When NASA or SpaceX launches a rocket, it is important for them to monitor the real-time local weather conditions to adjust parameters or even delay until conditions are more favorable. Model rocket launches are just as affected by weather — more so, in fact, because they have so much less mass. That’s why Markus Bindhammer […] The post A weather station built specifically for model rocket launches appeared first on Arduino Blog.

12. Pioreactor: An automated Raspberry Pi bioreactor

Source: Raspberry Pi | Tags: IoT RaspberryPi Tech Run automated bioreactor experiments on your desk with Pioreactor, designed for use with any model of Raspberry Pi. The post Pioreactor: An automated Raspberry Pi bioreactor appeared first on Raspberry Pi.

13. Private LTE/5G Market Reached US$2.4B and 6,500 Deployments in 2025

Source: IoT Business News | Tags: IoT News The private LTE/5G network market hit $2.4 billion and 6,500 deployments in 2025, with growth forecasted to $12 billion by 2030 due to enterprise demand, new deployments, and technology upgrades. The post Private LTE/5G Market Reached US$2.4B and 6,500 Deployments in 2025 appeared first on IoT Business News.

14. Texas Instruments to acquire Silicon Labs

Source: IoT Business News | Tags: IoT News Texas Instruments will acquire Silicon Labs in a $7.5 billion cash deal, merging their embedded wireless and analog capabilities to enhance IoT connectivity and manufacturing efficiency, targeting accelerated growth and customer reach. The post Texas Instruments to acquire Silicon Labs appeared first on IoT Business News.

15. Save the date: Arduino Days 2026 is coming!

Source: Arduino Blog | Tags: IoT Arduino Tech Mark your calendars for March 27-28, 2026, as we come together for Arduino Days 2026 – our annual online event for everyone, everywhere. As we step into 2026, we embrace an exciting paradigm shift in technology, ready to explore the new world of AI. For the past two decades, Arduino has been a favorite of […] The post Save the date: Arduino Days 2026 is coming! appeared first on Arduino Blog.

16. Beige is back: Remembering the BBC Micro with Raspberry Pi 500+

Source: Raspberry Pi | Tags: IoT RaspberryPi Tech In a polite nod to four decades of British computing, we modified a Raspberry Pi 500+ to look like a BBC Micro. The post Beige is back: Remembering the BBC Micro with Raspberry Pi 500+ appeared first on Raspberry Pi.

17. 3D printing with a 4,000-pound industrial robot

Source: Arduino Blog | Tags: IoT Arduino Tech There are industrial robots, and there is Brian Brocken’s two-ton behemoth: an ABB IRB6400 capable of moving at least 150kg (330 pounds), thanks to partial hydraulic actuation. It is an absurd robot that a factory might use to put small engines in cars. So, it is an understatement to say it was overkill when Brocken […] The post 3D printing with a 4,000-pound industrial robot appeared first on Arduino Blog.

18. IoT Data Collection in ATEX Environments

Source: IoT Business News | Tags: IoT News This article examines IoT data collection in ATEX-certified hazardous zones, detailing sensor requirements, connectivity evolution, and integration challenges for safe, reliable industrial deployments. The post IoT Data Collection in ATEX Environments appeared first on IoT Business News.

19. Introducing the latest Arduino App Lab release

Source: Arduino Blog | Tags: IoT Arduino Tech We’re excited to introduce a new version of Arduino App Lab, designed to make building, testing, and sharing applications easier and more secure. This update centers around enhancing the flexibility of App Lab, so you can focus on what’s important: building – whether you’re a student, educator, or experienced maker working with the Arduino® UNO™ […] The post Introducing the latest Arduino App Lab release appeared first on Arduino Blog.

20. Hyundai Motor Group partners with Vodafone IoT on Middle East connected cars

Source: IoT Business News | Tags: IoT News Hyundai Motor Group partners with Vodafone IoT to deploy secure, regulatory-compliant in-car connectivity in the Middle East, enabling enhanced connected car services across multiple countries. The post Hyundai Motor Group partners with Vodafone IoT on Middle East connected cars appeared first on IoT Business News.

21. RP2350 Hacking Challenge 2: Less randomisation, more correlation

Source: Raspberry Pi | Tags: IoT RaspberryPi Tech Our second RP2350 Hacking Challenge has evolved, with prize money still up for grabs. The post RP2350 Hacking Challenge 2: Less randomisation, more correlation appeared first on Raspberry Pi.

22. More memory-driven price rises

Source: Raspberry Pi | Tags: IoT RaspberryPi Tech Memory-driven price rises for Raspberry Pi 4 and 5 and Compute Module 4 and 5, but 1GB variants are unaffected. The post More memory-driven price rises appeared first on Raspberry Pi.

23. This Stream Deck alternative runs on an Arduino UNO Q

Source: Arduino Blog | Tags: IoT Arduino Tech If you do a lot of creative work, you’ve probably found that your computer’s keyboard and mouse alone just don’t cut it. There are simply too many different shortcuts and macros to cover with memorable key combos. That’s why BlommeJan used an Arduino UNO Q to build the Starkpad. Starkpad is similar to an Elgato […] The post This Stream Deck alternative runs on an Arduino UNO Q appeared first on Arduino Blog.

24. IotaComm 800 MHz LoRaWAN Reference Design and Sensor

Source: IoT Business News | Tags: IoT News IotaComm introduces its 800 MHz LoRaWAN Reference Design alongside the Environmental Sensor, the first FCC-authorized device on its licensed spectrum platform, enabling advanced IoT deployments for critical infrastructure and smart environments. The post IotaComm 800 MHz LoRaWAN Reference Design and Sensor appeared first on IoT Business News.

25. This Twister-inspired coffee table controls things resting on it

Source: Arduino Blog | Tags: IoT Arduino Tech Smart home and IoT devices are nice and all, but controlling them always feels a bit clunky. It seems like it always comes down to trying a voice command and then, when that fails, opening an app on a smartphone and pushing a button. That’s why Unnecessary Inventions’ Matty Benedetto came up with this much […] The post This Twister-inspired coffee table controls things resting on it appeared first on Arduino Blog.

26. Community spotlight: MyEmbeddedStuff

Source: Arduino Blog | Tags: IoT Arduino Tech One of the things we love most about the Arduino community is the way knowledge flows freely – makers, engineers, and hobbyists sharing what they’ve learned so others can build on it. Case in point, the in-depth technical analyses coming from MyEmbeddedStuff, a blog dedicated to embedded systems written by an engineer with over seven […] The post Community spotlight: MyEmbeddedStuff appeared first on Arduino Blog.

27. AT&T Launches End-to-End IoT Solution on AWS Marketplace

Source: IoT Business News | Tags: IoT News AT&T's Connected Spaces, now available on AWS Marketplace, provides businesses with a scalable, secure IoT solution featuring easy installation and real-time monitoring to optimize operations across various industries. The post AT&T Launches End-to-End IoT Solution on AWS Marketplace appeared first on IoT Business News.

28. SmartCoop: Controlling chickens with Java

Source: Raspberry Pi | Tags: IoT RaspberryPi Tech Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W helps hobby farmers automate their coops, keeping their chickens safe, fed, and watered. The post SmartCoop: Controlling chickens with Java appeared first on Raspberry Pi.

29. The Rise of Vertical-Specific IoT Stacks: The End of One-Size-Fits-All Platforms

Source: IoT Business News | Tags: IoT News The shift to vertical-specific IoT stacks addresses industry-specific challenges by combining tailored connectivity, data models, workflows, and analytics to deliver faster outcomes suited to manufacturing, energy, logistics, and more. The post The Rise of Vertical-Specific IoT Stacks: The End of One-Size-Fits-All Platforms appeared first on IoT Business News.

30. Raspberry Pi Smart Display Module: coming soon

Source: Raspberry Pi | Tags: IoT RaspberryPi Tech Meet the Raspberry Pi Smart Display Module: an adapter board for Compute Module 5, set to launch later this year. The post Raspberry Pi Smart Display Module: coming soon appeared first on Raspberry Pi.

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Artificial Intelligence

1. AI in Multiple GPUs: Understanding the Host and Device Paradigm

Source: Towards Data Science | Tags: AI Data Science Analytics Learn how CPU and GPUs interact in the host-device paradigm The post AI in Multiple GPUs: Understanding the Host and Device Paradigm appeared first on Towards Data Science.

2. Google identifies state-sponsored hackers using AI in attacks

Source: AI News | Tags: AI News Industry State-sponsored hackers are exploiting highly-advanced tooling to accelerate their particular flavours of cyberattacks, with threat actors from Iran, North Korea, China, and Russia using models like Google’s Gemini to further their campaigns. They are able to craft sophisticated phishing campaigns and develop malware, according to a new report from Google’s Threat Intelligence Group (GTIG). The […] The post Google identifies state-sponsored hackers using AI in attacks appeared first on AI News.

3. xAI lays out interplanetary ambitions in public all-hands

Source: TechCrunch AI | Tags: AI Startups Tech On Wednesday, xAI took the rare step of publishing its full 45-minute all-hands presentation to the X platform, making it widely available.

4. AI inference startup Modal Labs in talks to raise at $2.5B valuation, sources say

Source: TechCrunch AI | Tags: AI Startups Tech General Catalyst is in talks to lead the round for the four-year-old startup, according to our sources.

5. OpenAI disbands mission alignment team

Source: TechCrunch AI | Tags: AI Startups Tech The team's leader has been given a new role as OpenAI's chief futurist, while the other team members have been reassigned throughout the company.

6. Apple’s Siri revamp reportedly delayed… again

Source: TechCrunch AI | Tags: AI Startups Tech While the new Siri was expected to launch with the upcoming iOS 26.4 update in March, now, the changes are expected to roll out more slowly over time, reportedly postponing some features until the May iOS update, or even until the release of iOS 27 in September.

7. Uber Eats launches AI assistant to help with grocery cart creation

Source: TechCrunch AI | Tags: AI Startups Tech Uber Eats launched a new AI feature, “Cart Assistant,” that can automatically add items to your cart based on text or image prompts.

8. Glean’s fight to own the AI layer inside every company 

Source: TechCrunch AI | Tags: AI Startups Tech Enterprise AI is shifting fast from chatbots that answer questions to systems that actually do the work across an organization. But who will own the AI layer that powers all of it?  Glean, which started as an enterprise search product, has evolved into what it calls an “AI work assistant,” aiming to sit beneath other AI […]

9. Who will own your company’s AI layer? Glean’s CEO explains

Source: TechCrunch AI | Tags: AI Startups Tech Enterprise AI is shifting fast from chatbots that answer questions to systems that actually do the work across an organization. But who will own the AI layer that powers all of it?  Glean, which started as an enterprise search product, has evolved into what it calls an “AI work assistant,” aiming to sit underneath other AI […]

10. Elon Musk suggests spate of xAI exits have been push, not pull

Source: TechCrunch AI | Tags: AI Startups Tech At least nine engineers, including two co-founders, have announced their exits from xAI in the past week, fueling online speculation and raising questions about stability at Musk’s AI company amid mounting controversy.

11. Why the economics of orbital AI are so brutal

Source: TechCrunch AI | Tags: AI Startups Tech A 1 GW orbital data center would cost roughly $42.4 billion — almost three times its ground-bound equivalent.

12. Threads’ new ‘Dear Algo’ AI feature lets you personalize your feed

Source: TechCrunch AI | Tags: AI Startups Tech The platform's new feature lets users tell Threads what they temporarily want to see more or less of in their feed.

13. How AI changes the math for startups, according to a Microsoft VP

Source: TechCrunch AI | Tags: AI Startups Tech Amanda Silver is a corporate vice president at Microsoft’s CoreAI division, where she works on tools for deploying apps and agentic systems within enterprises.

14. Former Founders Fund VC Sam Blond launches AI sales startup to upend Salesforce 

Source: TechCrunch AI | Tags: AI Startups Tech The startup, Monaco, has come out of stealth as an AI-native all-in-one CRM plus more system backed by names like the Collison brothers and Garry Tan.

15. Building an AI Agent to Detect and Handle Anomalies in Time-Series Data

Source: Towards Data Science | Tags: AI Data Science Analytics Combining statistical detection with agentic decision-making The post Building an AI Agent to Detect and Handle Anomalies in Time-Series Data appeared first on Towards Data Science.

16. Build a pipeline and close deals with an exhibit table at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026

Source: TechCrunch AI | Tags: AI Startups Tech Get an unmatched ROI by exhibiting your startup in front of 10,000 tech leaders and investors at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026, October 13-15 in San Francisco. Book your table now before it's gone.

17. Meridian raises $17 million to remake the agentic spreadsheet

Source: TechCrunch AI | Tags: AI Startups Tech A new company called Meridian.AI has emerged from stealth with an IDE-based approach to agentic financial modeling.

18. Not All RecSys Problems Are Created Equal

Source: Towards Data Science | Tags: AI Data Science Analytics How baseline strength, churn, and subjectivity determine complexity The post Not All RecSys Problems Are Created Equal appeared first on Towards Data Science.

19. Barclays bets on AI to cut costs and boost returns

Source: AI News | Tags: AI News Industry Barclays recorded a 12 % jump in annual profit for 2025, reporting £9.1 billion in earnings before tax, up from £8.1 billion a year earlier. The bank also raised its performance targets out through 2028, aiming for a return on tangible equity (RoTE) of more than 14 %, up from a previous goal of above […] The post Barclays bets on AI to cut costs and boost returns appeared first on AI News.

20. How insurance leaders use agentic AI to cut operational costs

Source: AI News | Tags: AI News Industry Agentic AI offers insurance leaders a path to scalable efficiency as the sector confronts a tough digital transformation. Insurers hold deep data reserves and employ a workforce skilled in analytic decision-making. Despite these advantages, the industry has largely failed to advance beyond pilot programmes. Research suggests only seven percent of insurers have scaled these initiatives […] The post How insurance leaders use agentic AI to cut operational costs appeared first on AI News.

21. Red Hat unifies AI and tactical edge deployment for UK MOD

Source: AI News | Tags: AI News Industry The UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) has selected Red Hat to architect a unified AI and hybrid cloud backbone across its entire estate. Announced today, the agreement is designed to break down data silos and accelerate the deployment of AI models from the data centre to the tactical edge. For CIOs, it’s part of a […] The post Red Hat unifies AI and tactical edge deployment for UK MOD appeared first on AI News.

22. With co-founders leaving and an IPO looming, Elon Musk turns talk to the moon

Source: TechCrunch AI | Tags: AI Startups Tech According to The New York Times, which reports that it heard the meeting, Musk told employees that xAI needs a lunar manufacturing facility, a factory on the moon that will build AI satellites and fling them into space via a giant catapult.

23. How to Model The Expected Value of Marketing Campaigns

Source: Towards Data Science | Tags: AI Data Science Analytics The approach that takes companies to the next level of data maturity The post How to Model The Expected Value of Marketing Campaigns appeared first on Towards Data Science.

24. Implementing the Snake Game in Python

Source: Towards Data Science | Tags: AI Data Science Analytics An easy step-by-step guide to building the snake game from scratch The post Implementing the Snake Game in Python appeared first on Towards Data Science.

25. How to Personalize Claude Code

Source: Towards Data Science | Tags: AI Data Science Analytics Learn how to get more out of Claude code by giving it access to more information. The post How to Personalize Claude Code appeared first on Towards Data Science.

26. Chinese hyperscalers and industry-specific agentic AI

Source: AI News | Tags: AI News Industry Major Chinese technology companies Alibaba, Tencent, and Huawei are pursuing agentic AI (systems that can execute multi-step tasks autonomously and interact with software, data, and services without human instruction), and orienting the technology toward discrete industries and workflows. Alibaba’s open-source strategy for agentic AI Alibaba’s strategy centres on its Qwen AI model family, a set […] The post Chinese hyperscalers and industry-specific agentic AI appeared first on AI News.

27. Agentic AI in healthcare: How Life Sciences marketing could achieve $450B in value by 2028

Source: AI News | Tags: AI News Industry Agentic AI in healthcare is graduating from answering prompts to autonomously executing complex marketing tasks – and life sciences companies are betting their commercial strategies on it. According to a recent report cited by Capgemini Invent, AI agents could generate up to $450 billion in economic value through revenue uplift and cost savings globally by […] The post Agentic AI in healthcare: How Life Sciences marketing could achieve $450B in value by 2028 appeared first on AI News.

28. The Machine Learning Lessons I’ve Learned Last Month

Source: Towards Data Science | Tags: AI Data Science Analytics Delayed January: deadlines, downtimes, and flow times The post The Machine Learning Lessons I’ve Learned Last Month appeared first on Towards Data Science.

29. The Death of the “Everything Prompt”: Google’s Move Toward Structured AI

Source: Towards Data Science | Tags: AI Data Science Analytics How the new Interactions API enables deep-reasoning, stateful, agentic workflows. The post The Death of the “Everything Prompt”: Google’s Move Toward Structured AI appeared first on Towards Data Science.

30. What AI can (and can’t) tell us about XRP in ETF-driven markets

Source: AI News | Tags: AI News Industry For a long time, cryptocurrency prices moved quickly. A headline would hit, sentiment would spike, and charts would react almost immediately. That pattern no longer holds. Today’s market is slow, heavier than before, and shaped by forces that do not always announce themselves clearly. Capital allocation, ETF mechanics, and macro positioning now influence price behaviour […] The post What AI can (and can’t) tell us about XRP in ETF-driven markets appeared first on AI News.

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Cybersecurity

1. AMOS infostealer targets macOS through a popular AI app

Source: Bleeping Computer | Tags: Security Malware CVE AMOS infostealer is targeting macOS users by abusing popular AI apps and extension marketplaces to harvest credentials. Flare examines how AMOS operates, spreads through AI-driven lures, and feeds the broader stealer-log cybercrime economy. [...]

2. Fake AI Chrome extensions with 300K users steal credentials, emails

Source: Bleeping Computer | Tags: Security Malware CVE A set of 30 malicious Chrome extensions that have been installed by more than 300,000 users are masquerading as AI assistants to steal credentials, email content, and browsing information. [...]

3. ApolloMD Data Breach Impacts 626,000 Individuals

Source: SecurityWeek | Tags: Security CVE News The company says hackers stole the personal information of patients of affiliated physicians and practices. The post ApolloMD Data Breach Impacts 626,000 Individuals appeared first on SecurityWeek.

4. ThreatsDay Bulletin: AI Prompt RCE, Claude 0-Click, RenEngine Loader, Auto 0-Days & 25+ Stories

Source: The Hacker News | Tags: Security Vulnerabilities Threats Threat activity this week shows one consistent signal — attackers are leaning harder on what already works. Instead of flashy new exploits, many operations are built around quiet misuse of trusted tools, familiar workflows, and overlooked exposures that sit in plain sight. Another shift is how access is gained versus how it’s used. Initial entry points are getting simpler, while post-compromise

5. Microsoft to Enable ‘Windows Baseline Security’ With New Runtime Integrity Safeguards

Source: SecurityWeek | Tags: Security CVE News Windows will have runtime safeguards enabled by default, ensuring that only properly signed software runs. The post Microsoft to Enable ‘Windows Baseline Security’ With New Runtime Integrity Safeguards appeared first on SecurityWeek.

6. Hacktivists, State Actors, Cybercriminals Target Global Defense Industry, Google Warns

Source: SecurityWeek | Tags: Security CVE News Threat actors from Russia, China, North Korea and Iran have been observed launching attacks. The post Hacktivists, State Actors, Cybercriminals Target Global Defense Industry, Google Warns appeared first on SecurityWeek.

7. The CTEM Divide: Why 84% of Security Programs Are Falling Behind

Source: The Hacker News | Tags: Security Vulnerabilities Threats A new 2026 market intelligence study of 128 enterprise security decision-makers (available here) reveals a stark divide forming between organizations – one that has nothing to do with budget size or industry and everything to do with a single framework decision. Organizations implementing Continuous Threat Exposure Management (CTEM) demonstrate 50% better attack surface visibility, 23-point

8. Nucleus Raises $20 Million for Exposure Management

Source: SecurityWeek | Tags: Security CVE News The company will use the investment to scale operations and deepen intelligence and automation. The post Nucleus Raises $20 Million for Exposure Management appeared first on SecurityWeek.

9. Apple Patches iOS Zero-Day Exploited in ‘Extremely Sophisticated Attack’

Source: SecurityWeek | Tags: Security CVE News Impacting the ‘dyld’ system component, the memory corruption issue can be exploited for arbitrary code execution. The post Apple Patches iOS Zero-Day Exploited in ‘Extremely Sophisticated Attack’ appeared first on SecurityWeek.

10. 83% of Ivanti EPMM Exploits Linked to Single IP on Bulletproof Hosting Infrastructure

Source: The Hacker News | Tags: Security Vulnerabilities Threats A significant chunk of the exploitation attempts targeting a newly disclosed security flaw in Ivanti Endpoint Manager Mobile (EPMM) can be traced back to a single IP address on bulletproof hosting infrastructure offered by PROSPERO. Threat intelligence firm GreyNoise said it recorded 417 exploitation sessions from 8 unique source IP addresses between February 1 and 9, 2026. An estimated 346

11. Google says hackers are abusing Gemini AI for all attacks stages

Source: Bleeping Computer | Tags: Security Malware CVE Google Threat Intelligence Group (GTIG) has published a new report warning about AI model extraction/distillation attacks, in which private-sector firms and researchers use legitimate API access to systematically probe models and replicate their logic and reasoning. [...]

12. Apple Fixes Exploited Zero-Day Affecting iOS, macOS, and Apple Devices

Source: The Hacker News | Tags: Security Vulnerabilities Threats Apple on Wednesday released iOS, iPadOS, macOS Tahoe, tvOS, watchOS, and visionOS updates to address a zero-day flaw that it said has been exploited in sophisticated cyber attacks. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2026-20700 (CVSS score: N/A), has been described as a memory corruption issue in dyld, Apple's Dynamic Link Editor. Successful exploitation of the vulnerability could allow an

13. Apple fixes zero-day flaw used in 'extremely sophisticated' attacks

Source: Bleeping Computer | Tags: Security Malware CVE Apple has released security updates to fix a zero-day vulnerability that was exploited in an "extremely sophisticated attack" targeting specific individuals. [...]

14. Windows 11 Notepad flaw let files execute silently via Markdown links

Source: Bleeping Computer | Tags: Security Malware CVE Microsoft has fixed a "remote code execution" vulnerability in Windows 11 Notepad that allowed attackers to execute local or remote programs by tricking users into clicking specially crafted Markdown links, without displaying any Windows security warnings. [...]

15. Microsoft Store Outlook add-in hijacked to steal 4,000 Microsoft accounts

Source: Bleeping Computer | Tags: Security Malware CVE The AgreeTo add-in for Outlook has been hijacked and turned into a phishing kit that stole more than 4,000 Microsoft account credentials. [...]

16. Nevada Unveils New Statewide Data Classification Policy Months After Cyberattack

Source: SecurityWeek | Tags: Security CVE News Officials said data will now be classified as one of four categories: “public,” “sensitive,” “confidential” or “restricted.” The post Nevada Unveils New Statewide Data Classification Policy Months After Cyberattack appeared first on SecurityWeek.

17. Crazy ransomware gang abuses employee monitoring tool in attacks

Source: Bleeping Computer | Tags: Security Malware CVE A member of the Crazy ransomware gang is abusing legitimate employee monitoring software and the SimpleHelp remote support tool to maintain persistence in corporate networks, evade detection, and prepare for ransomware deployment. [...]

18. Police arrest seller of JokerOTP MFA passcode capturing tool

Source: Bleeping Computer | Tags: Security Malware CVE The Netherlands Police have arrested a a 21-year-old man from Dordrecht, suspected of selling access to the JokerOTP phishing automation tool that can intercept one-time passwords (OTP) for hijacking accounts. [...]

19. First Malicious Outlook Add-In Found Stealing 4,000+ Microsoft Credentials

Source: The Hacker News | Tags: Security Vulnerabilities Threats Cybersecurity researchers have discovered what they said is the first known malicious Microsoft Outlook add-in detected in the wild. In this unusual supply chain attack detailed by Koi Security, an unknown attacker claimed the domain associated with a now-abandoned legitimate add-in to serve a fake Microsoft login page, stealing over 4,000 credentials in the process. The activity has been

20. Proactive strategies for cyber resilience with Wazuh

Source: Bleeping Computer | Tags: Security Malware CVE Cyber resilience means anticipating threats, detecting them early, and recovering fast when incidents occur. Wazuh shows how its open source SIEM and XDR unify visibility, detection, and automated response to strengthen proactive defense. [...]

21. LummaStealer infections surge after CastleLoader malware campaigns

Source: Bleeping Computer | Tags: Security Malware CVE A surge in LummaStealer infections has been observed, driven by social engineering campaigns leveraging the ClickFix technique to deliver the CastleLoader malware. [...]

22. Kimwolf Botnet Swamps Anonymity Network I2P

Source: Krebs on Security | Tags: Security Fraud Privacy For the past week, the massive "Internet of Things" (IoT) botnet known as Kimwolf has been disrupting the The Invisible Internet Project (I2P), a decentralized, encrypted communications network designed to anonymize and secure online communications. I2P users started reporting disruptions in the network around the same time the Kimwolf botmasters began relying on it to evade takedown attempts against the botnet's control servers.

23. Webinar Today: Identity Under Attack – Strengthen Your Identity Defenses

Source: SecurityWeek | Tags: Security CVE News Gain practical insights on balancing security, user experience, and operational efficiency while staying ahead of increasingly sophisticated threats. The post Webinar Today: Identity Under Attack – Strengthen Your Identity Defenses appeared first on SecurityWeek.

24. APT36 and SideCopy Launch Cross-Platform RAT Campaigns Against Indian Entities

Source: The Hacker News | Tags: Security Vulnerabilities Threats Indian defense sector and government-aligned organizations have been targeted by multiple campaigns that are designed to compromise Windows and Linux environments with remote access trojans capable of stealing sensitive data and ensuring continued access to infected machines. The campaigns are characterized by the use of malware families like Geta RAT, Ares RAT, and DeskRAT, which are often

25. GitGuardian Raises $50 Million for Secrets and Non-Human Identity Security

Source: SecurityWeek | Tags: Security CVE News The secrets security company has raised more than $100 million since its creation in 2017. The post GitGuardian Raises $50 Million for Secrets and Non-Human Identity Security appeared first on SecurityWeek.

26. Conduent Breach Hits Volvo Group: Nearly 17,000 Employees’ Data Exposed

Source: SecurityWeek | Tags: Security CVE News The Conduent data breach affects at least 25 million individuals, up from 10 million estimated a few months ago.  The post Conduent Breach Hits Volvo Group: Nearly 17,000 Employees’ Data Exposed appeared first on SecurityWeek.

27. Zast.AI Raises $6 Million for AI-Powered Code Security

Source: SecurityWeek | Tags: Security CVE News The startup relies on AI agents to identify software vulnerabilities and validate them before reporting. The post Zast.AI Raises $6 Million for AI-Powered Code Security appeared first on SecurityWeek.

28. Over 60 Software Vendors Issue Security Fixes Across OS, Cloud, and Network Platforms

Source: The Hacker News | Tags: Security Vulnerabilities Threats It's Patch Tuesday, which means a number of software vendors have released patches for various security vulnerabilities impacting their products and services. Microsoft issued fixes for 59 flaws, including six actively exploited zero-days in various Windows components that could be abused to bypass security features, escalate privileges, and trigger a denial-of-service (DoS) condition. Elsewhere

29. Exposed Training Open the Door for Crypto-Mining in Fortune 500 Cloud Environments

Source: The Hacker News | Tags: Security Vulnerabilities Threats Intentionally vulnerable training applications are widely used for security education, internal testing, and product demonstrations. Tools such as OWASP Juice Shop, DVWA, Hackazon, and bWAPP are designed to be insecure by default, making them useful for learning how common attack techniques work in controlled environments. The issue is not the applications themselves, but how they are often

30. Microsoft Patches 59 Vulnerabilities Including Six Actively Exploited Zero-Days

Source: The Hacker News | Tags: Security Vulnerabilities Threats Microsoft on Tuesday released security updates to address a set of 59 flaws across its software, including six vulnerabilities that it said have been exploited in the wild. Of the 59 flaws, five are rated Critical, 52 are rated Important, and two are rated Moderate in severity. Twenty-five of the patched vulnerabilities have been classified as privilege escalation, followed by remote code

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