Science2 min read
Citus Demonstrates GPS-Free Firefighter Tracking, Eyes Military Use
Korean firm Citus says it has proven positioning that locates people at fire scenes without GPS or dedicated infrastructure, and plans to extend it to defense.
Tech news for November 7, 2026
Security2 min read
Google Cloud expands CodeMender and AI agent security tools
Google Cloud has added sandboxed validation to its CodeMender vulnerability-fixing agent and made Auth Manager generally available to secure AI agents.
Security2 min read
Operation Ghostbusters: 830,840 Suspected Ghost Students Found
The US Justice Department says 830,840 suspected ghost student accounts were used to claim federal aid, pushing real applicants into stricter ID checks.
Security1 min read
JNSA Security Quiz Service Hit by Breach, 15,128 Records at Risk
Japan's JNSA says unauthorized access to its security literacy check service may have exposed up to 15,128 personal records. The service is suspended.
Security1 min read
Windows 11 Paint Flaw CVE-2026-83844 Allows Remote Code Execution
A flaw in Paint for Windows 11 lets attackers run code remotely. Microsoft has released a fix, but the Microsoft Store is not offering it on some PCs.
Startups2 min read
Thinking Machines Lab Nears $5B Round at $40B Valuation
Mira Murati's Thinking Machines Lab is reportedly close to a $5 billion round led by Accel at a $40 billion valuation, even as a third of its founders have left.
AI1 min read
OpenAI to Acquire Pierre Computer to Boost Codex Git Tools
OpenAI will buy Pierre Computer, the developer of the Code Storage service for Git repositories, and plans to build its features directly into Codex once the deal closes.
AI2 min read
startups.st brings its AI coaching programs to private firms
Workspace, the startups.st platform, now offers five-stage AI programs for companies and professionals, from diagnosis to certified results.
AI2 min read
ChatGPT in Spain: Information Search Overtakes Writing
OpenAI's usage data shows Spanish users increasingly treat ChatGPT as a search engine, with information queries rising from 19% to over 25% of activity in two years.
Mobile2 min read
Google Play Services 26.43 Adds Automatic Photo Backup to Windows
Google's Play services update 26.43 lets Android phones back up photos and videos to a Windows PC via Quick Share. It also adds a Family menu and passkey import options.
Software1 min read
Apple to Scan Shared iCloud Links for Harmful Content
Apple will start checking photos and files that users share from their private iCloud accounts through its publishing service, targeting so-called harmful content.
Security2 min read
OpenAI Launches GPT-6 Cyber to Help Researchers Find Security Flaws
OpenAI has unveiled GPT-6 Cyber, a model for vetted security researchers that it says found 948 potential Linux kernel issues and 81 new Firefox flaws.
Startups1 min read
Indian Startups Raise $255 Mn in a Week, Led by GIVA's $103 Mn
Twenty Indian startups raised $255 Mn between November 2 and 6, up 96% week-on-week, even as deal count fell 38%. GIVA's $103 Mn round led the tally.
Startups
Startups1 min read
MakeMyTrip Buys Majority Stake in Quick Ride, Enters Ride Pooling
MakeMyTrip has acquired a majority stake in Bengaluru-based Quick Ride, marking its entry into shared mobility and ride pooling for daily urban commutes.
Crypto1 min read
Ethereum Delays Part of Glamsterdam Over Smart Contract Risks
Ethereum has postponed part of the Glamsterdam upgrade process after developers found smart contract assumptions that could break under EIP-8037 and EIP-8038.
Mobile1 min read
WhatsApp Tests Original-Quality Photo and Video Sending
WhatsApp is testing an option to send photos and videos with no compression in its Android beta, reportedly reserved for WhatsApp Plus subscribers.
Other2 min read
MQ-9B Drone Passes LoyalEye Radar Test, Tracking Fighter Jets
Saab and General Atomics say the MQ-9B tracked fighters, airliners and sea targets with the new LoyalEye radar. Poland has ordered three of the drones, without the radar.
Other2 min read
HYDEF: Europe Completes First Phase of Hypersonic Interceptor
The European HYDEF programme has met all its technology goals in phase one. Poland is part of the consortium now preparing a demonstrator due by 2030.
Mobile1 min read
Poland Plans Social Media Ban for Children Under 15 From 2027
Poland will put a draft law banning social media for children under 15 to public consultation this month, with rules due to apply from September 2027.
AI1 min read
Amazon's Alexa for Shopping agent now takes orders by text
Amazon is letting invited US customers text its AI shopping agent to find products, place orders and track prices, with sponsored items appearing in replies.
Mobile2 min read
Apple's iPhone Keyboard Hides Tens of Thousands of Words
A researcher found that the iPhone keyboard carries a hidden list of tens of thousands of words and phrases it never suggests, including some political terms.
Mobile1 min read
Google Find Hub Adds Left-Behind Alerts for Android Trackers
Google's Find Hub now warns Android users when they walk away from a tracker, and it works with third-party tags such as Moto Tag and Chipolo, not only Google's own.
Mobile2 min read
Apple: Over 100,000 Apps Now Optimized for iPhone Duo
Two weeks after launch, Apple says well over 100,000 App Store apps are built for the iPhone Duo, though major names like PayPal, Uber Eats and Venmo still lag.
Startups
Startups1 min read
European defence startups turn to rollups as some VCs stay sceptical
European defence startups are building groups through acquisitions, a rollup approach that some venture capital investors view with scepticism.
Crypto
Crypto1 min read
Nigeria crypto firms face $744,000 capital rule as CBN, SEC split oversight
Nigeria's new framework splits crypto oversight between the CBN and SEC, with a $744,000 capital rule and no double counting of capital across regulators.
Startups
Startups1 min read
Optasia moves beyond airtime credit as microfinance drives growth
Optasia is expanding from airtime advances into AI-powered microfinance, aiming at consumers and small businesses that traditional lenders leave underserved.
Startups1 min read
Canlah AI Helps Businesses Get Seen in ChatGPT and Google AI
Startup Canlah AI builds AI agents that help companies improve their visibility inside ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews as search habits shift away from classic Google results.
Business2 min read
T-Technologies Plans Offer to Buy Up to 100% of Cian Shares
T-Technologies plans a voluntary offer for up to 100% of Cian at 993.05 rubles per share, a 29.3% premium to the 5 November close. Closing is targeted for Q1 2027.
Security2 min read
Beget Rebuilds Cloud Infrastructure From Scratch After Cyberattack
Russian hosting provider Beget says a cyberattack on the night of 1–2 November almost wiped out its cloud infrastructure, and it is now rebuilding from zero.
Science2 min read
7,200-Year-Old Goat Leather From Granada Yields Ancient DNA
A leather fragment from a cave in Albuñol, Spain, dated to about 7,200 years ago, has yielded nuclear DNA from a Neolithic domestic goat, a first for the Iberian Peninsula.
Hardware1 min read
Fritzbox update support: Fritz promises patches until 2033
Fritz has published a table showing how long each Fritzbox and accessory will get software updates. Many current models are covered until early 2033.
Hardware1 min read
EU Commits Over Half a Billion Euros to European Chip Industry
Brussels is channeling more than half a billion euros into Europe's semiconductor sector, aiming to raise the continent's small share of global chip production.
Automotive2 min read
ADAC Test: Emergency Braking Systems Miss People in Hi-Vis Clothing
ADAC tested six cars at night and found that reflective work and children's clothing confuses most emergency braking systems, which brake late or not at all.
Gaming1 min read
Sony starts pulling PSVR 2 from stores, signalling VR fade on PS5
Sony has begun withdrawing the PSVR 2 headset from retail shelves, a move that suggests virtual reality on the PS5 is winding down after years of weak traction.
Hardware2 min read
Nothing Teases a Screenless AI Gadget, Says Carl Pei
Nothing CEO Carl Pei has teased an upcoming AI device built from the ground up for context. He says it has no screen and could not have been an app.
Security2 min read
Poland creates CSIRT Energia to defend its energy grid
Poland's Energy Ministry has tasked grid operator PSE with building CSIRT Energia, a sector team to coordinate responses to cyberattacks on critical energy infrastructure.
Startups2 min read
Korean Health Startups Land VC Talks and Stanford Ties in Silicon Valley
Five Korean digital health startups spent two weeks in the Bay Area. Some are now in follow-up investment talks, while others have begun research partnerships with US hospitals.
Other2 min read
South Korea Cracks Down on AI Smart Glasses Ahead of CSAT Exam
Ahead of the 19 November CSAT, South Korea is screening for AI smart glasses. Students with ordinary frames fear being flagged, and supervisors say they are overburdened.
Business1 min read
Shinkin Bank Outage Halts ATMs and Transfers at 128 Banks in Japan
A fault at the Shinkin Kyodo Center's West Japan facility has blocked counter services and ATM withdrawals at credit unions from the Tokai region westward, with no restart date.
Other1 min read
JR East to Launch Automatic Train Operation on Keihin-Tohoku Line
JR East will begin using automatic train operation (ATO) on the Keihin-Tohoku and Negishi lines between Omiya and Ofuna from the first trains on December 19.
Security1 min read
Muji Suspends Online Store and App Services After Data Leak
Ryohin Keikaku has taken the Muji online store offline and disabled most of the MUJI app to strengthen security after a possible user data leak.
Other2 min read
FAA to Retire Floppy Disks in Air Traffic Control Overhaul
The FAA will replace 1980s-era, floppy-disk-driven display systems with a new platform called E-IDS at 435 facilities by the end of 2028.
Crypto
Crypto1 min read
Nigeria's CBN wants every crypto P2P payment tied to a bank transaction
The Central Bank of Nigeria wants each crypto peer-to-peer payment linked to a bank transaction, giving it a clearer view of who moves money on P2P platforms.
Crypto1 min read
Zcash NU7 goes live on mainnet, cutting block time threefold
Zcash's NU7 network upgrade is live on mainnet, shortening block time threefold and activating a mechanism that removes 60% of each block's fees from circulation.
Crypto1 min read
Binance hackers swapped stolen tokens for $124M in bitcoin
Elliptic says the Binance attackers converted stolen tokens into $124 million in bitcoin, while $2.85 billion remains frozen and the exchange plans more withdrawal reopenings.
Mobile1 min read
Apple Watch Series 12 review: still superb, but Google has caught up
The Apple Watch Series 12 remains a superb smartwatch, but our review finds Google's rival has closed the gap, raising the question of whether Apple has done enough.
Crypto1 min read
Thailand's SEC Moves to Block Bitget Over Unlicensed Trading
Thailand's securities regulator is moving to block Bitget, alleging the exchange targeted Thai users with a Thai-language site that displayed prices in baht.
Business1 min read
Fox completes $22 billion Roku deal to expand digital reach
Fox has completed its $22 billion Roku deal, the latest step in a push into digital media that also includes the Fox One service and the Red Seat Ventures purchase.
Startups1 min read
Sociolla revenue jumps 71% in 2025 as potential listing looms
Sociolla grew revenue 71% in 2025 and doubled it in Vietnam, but a non-cash accounting charge widened losses as the company weighs a listing.
Hardware1 min read
TSMC weighs making memory chips at Nvidia's request
TSMC is considering producing memory chips after a request from Nvidia, a move that would extend the foundry's reach into a new part of the chip market.
Business1 min read
Microsoft winds down Oracle deal for AI computing capacity
Microsoft is winding down its 2023 agreement with Oracle for AI computing capacity, a deal originally meant to support an AI-powered version of Bing.
Security2 min read
Stockal Row: Indian Investors Say US Shares Were Sold Without Consent
Nearly 30 Indian investors allege their US holdings on Stockal were sold on October 15 and swapped into Zhibao Technology shares. Borderless and DriveWealth dispute responsibility.
Security2 min read
Three Charged Over AI Impersonation Scheme That Stole $129M
US prosecutors indicted three men accused of using AI to mimic CEOs and lawyers, defrauding companies worldwide of about $129 million over 18 months.
Mobile2 min read
Motorola Signature 27 Launches With 200MP Zoom and GrapheneOS
Motorola's new Signature 27 flagship pairs a 200MP periscope camera and 7,000mAh battery with Gemini AI and, a first for the brand, GrapheneOS support.
AI
AI1 min read
Dropbox Adds AI Agent That Acts on Your Files After Approval
Dropbox now lets AI summarize folders, compare documents and edit files directly in storage, and it is launching DBX Agent Cloud and buying Tigris Data.
AI1 min read
Anthropic Study: Scientists Use Claude for Analysis, Not Ideas
An Anthropic analysis of 207,049 research sessions finds scientists lean on Claude for data analysis and writing, far less for generating hypotheses.
Hardware2 min read
Mount Tai Robot Challenge: 90 Teams Tackle 3,100 Stone Steps
Nearly 90 teams sent humanoid and quadruped robots up Mount Tai's stone stairs, some carrying eggs and watermelons. A Unitree-group quadruped won the main race.
Startups2 min read
EIC Work Programme 2027: €1.8 Billion for Deeptech Startups
The European Commission has approved the EIC's 2027 work programme, committing €1.8 billion to deeptech startups, scaleups and researchers, with extra focus on defence and women founders.
Business1 min read
Meta France launches voluntary exit plan targeting a third of staff
Meta's French subsidiary has opened a voluntary departure scheme aimed at around 100 jobs, close to a third of its roughly 350 employees, as the group cuts staff worldwide.
Hardware2 min read
Neowine Patents Method to Boost HBM Yield by Discarding Bad TSVs
Korean fabless firm Neowine has patented a design that bypasses faulty through-silicon vias instead of repairing them, aiming to lift HBM yields from 30–70% to as high as 99%.
AI2 min read
Liner Adds Cover Letter Analysis and Interview Prep to Liner Lite
Liner has expanded its AI writing service Liner Lite with cover letter analysis and job-specific interview preparation, as young users make up 53% of its base.
Security1 min read
Mirae Asset Securities Hit by Hack: 3,800 Clients Affected
Mirae Asset Securities says an external attack exposed account numbers of about 3,800 clients and details of some 35,000 employees. No financial losses have been confirmed.
Hardware1 min read
Meta Ends New Feature Work for Quest 2 and Quest Pro in 2027
Meta will stop adding new features to Quest 2 and Quest Pro after a final OS update by March 2027, though security patches continue through the end of 2027.
AI2 min read
OpenAI Publishes Community Compact for Its AI Data Centers
OpenAI has released a National Community Compact and a policy blueprint for its compute campuses, pledging to cover power costs and drop NDAs for local officials.
AI1 min read
OpenAI Launches Images 2.6 With 50% Faster Generation and GIFs
OpenAI has released Images 2.6 in ChatGPT, Codex and the API. The company says images generate 50% faster, and the update adds GIF creation.
Business2 min read
Russia's Internet Traffic Grows, but Mobile Usage Declines
Traffic at Russia's major exchange points is up by double digits in 2026, yet mobile data use is shrinking amid access restrictions and limits on Telegram.
Business1 min read
T-Technologies Offers to Buy Cian at 993.05 Rubles a Share
T-Technologies has filed a voluntary offer with the Bank of Russia to acquire at least 50% of Cian, the real estate platform, at a 29.3% premium to market.
Software1 min read
gputaskman: Microsoft Engineer's Free Tool Shows What Uses Your GPU
Microsoft's Scott Hanselman has released gputaskman, a free GitHub tool that lists which processes consume your GPU and VRAM, much like Task Manager does for CPU and RAM.
Hardware2 min read
ASUS ZenWiFi BN12 Is the World's First WiFi 8 Mesh System
ASUS has launched the ZenWiFi BN12, billed as the first commercial WiFi 8 mesh system. A two-node pack costs 1,205.12 euros in Spain and targets large homes.
Software2 min read
Windows 11 27H2 to bring deep 64-bit overhaul in 2027, not Windows 12
Microsoft is reportedly preparing Windows 11 27H2 as a full overhaul of the system base, with 64-bit performance gains and a visual refresh, rather than Windows 12.
Software1 min read
Microsoft 365 privacy clause change causes confusion online
A new clause in Microsoft's privacy terms for Microsoft 365 is causing unrest online. Legal experts are partly calming the debate and explaining the change.
Space1 min read
Ermis-3: Greek CubeSat Completes First Laser Link to Earth
Greece's Ermis-3 CubeSat has set up an optical laser link from low Earth orbit to a ground station on Mount Holomondas, a key milestone for ESA-backed technology.
Hardware1 min read
RAM shortage: Chinese phone makers reuse old LPDDR4X chips
A market observer says Chinese manufacturers are recycling used LPDDR4X DRAM chips for a growing number of smartphones priced under 200 euros.
Science2 min read
Oak Ridge launches IBM-AMD quantum-HPC error correction testbed
Oak Ridge National Laboratory has unveiled a co-design platform that pairs IBM quantum processors with an AMD-powered supercomputer to study quantum error correction.
Hardware1 min read
Samsung Smart Glasses Open for Preorder on Nov. 12
Samsung's first smart glasses, designed with Warby Parker, open for preorder on Nov. 12 and go on sale in December, as scrutiny of the category grows.
Crypto1 min read
IREN bitcoin mining revenue falls 58% as firm plans full exit by year-end
IREN's bitcoin mining revenue dropped 58% as the company prepares to leave mining by year-end, while its AI cloud revenue jumped 182% to $200 million.
Business1 min read
Google buys Crusoe's Wyoming data centre site to build it itself
Google has acquired Crusoe's data centre site in southeast Wyoming and will build the project itself, a day after pledging $17B for its first facility in the state.
Crypto1 min read
US Treasury Cuts Off MEXC Global Over Alleged $16 Billion in Transactions
The US Treasury says it has severed crypto exchange MEXC Global from the United States, alleging it supported $16 billion in transactions connected to Iran.
Business1 min read
Equinix opens $290m data center in Singapore with liquid cooling
Equinix has opened a $290 million data center in Singapore that combines NEWater, rainwater harvesting, solar panels and liquid cooling.
Startups1 min read
OpenAI raises $11 billion at $1.25 trillion valuation
OpenAI has raised $11 billion at a $1.25 trillion valuation, well short of the $30 billion-plus at $1.4 trillion it had originally targeted.
AI1 min read
Meta adds Spaces to Muse AI agents to organize projects
Meta is rolling out Spaces for its Muse AI agents, a feature for organizing projects. Mark Zuckerberg says Muse has 10 million users in the US and Canada.
Startups1 min read
Intel to Buy Israeli Quantum Software Startup Classiq for $1.9B
Intel plans to acquire Israeli quantum software startup Classiq for $1.9 billion. The company raised $110 million in 2025, with IonQ, AMD and Qualcomm Ventures among investors.
Security1 min read
OpenAI taps AI security startup Hacktron to test its systems
OpenAI has brought in Hacktron, a startup that builds AI-powered security testing tools, to test its systems. The company previously raised US$2.9 million.
Startups2 min read
Poland's Subscription Boom: Recurring Orders Rise 10.4% in H1 2026
A Juo report with Mastercard and PayU finds 61% of Poles use physical-product subscriptions, which already generate 34.5% of revenue at the retailers studied.
AI2 min read
RTV Euro AGD rolls out Gemini-based AI agent in its stores
RTV Euro AGD has partnered with Google Cloud and given store staff a Gemini-based "Store Agent" that handles returns, complaints and stock checks.
Security2 min read
Apartner Data Breach Exposes Phone Numbers of Residents
South Korean apartment management app Apartner, used by 3.6 million residents, confirmed that a file containing some users' mobile phone numbers was taken by an outside party.
Crypto1 min read
Gopax Halts Trading and Withdrawals After Hacking Threat Email
South Korean exchange Gopax suspended crypto deposits, withdrawals and trading after a hacking threat email. No loss of user assets has been confirmed so far.
AI2 min read
Robotable to Launch IsoMotion Humanoid Skill Transfer Software
Korean physical AI firm Robotable plans to release IsoMotion in early 2027, software that moves robot skills between humanoids built by different makers.
Security2 min read
Japan Warns Firms Over Data Leaks Tied to Basic Security Gaps
Japan's National Cyber Office has issued an advisory after a string of personal data leaks, citing weak basic defenses and attackers' likely use of AI.
Security1 min read
Rohto Pharmaceutical Confirms Leak of 2.8 Million Customers' Data
Rohto Pharmaceutical says personal data of 2,797,545 customers leaked via its mail-order phone system, including card numbers of 9,715 people in call recordings.
Security1 min read
Sony Says It Has Taken Steps on PlayStation Account Intrusions
Sony's CFO would only say "measures are in place" over family accounts being added to PlayStation profiles without consent, and gave no figures on affected users.
Automotive1 min read
Changan Uni-V Recall in Russia Covers 1,905 Cars Over Infotainment
Russia's Rosstandart has approved a voluntary recall of 1,905 Changan Uni-V cars because the infotainment interface does not work in Russian.
Space2 min read
Blue Origin unveils Northstar, a cheaper and stronger engine
Blue Origin has unveiled Northstar, a methane engine with more thrust than the BE-4 at roughly a quarter of the build cost, plus a new hydrogen third stage called GS3.
Security2 min read
sshole: OpenSSH Flaw on Alpine Linux Allows Login Without Password
A decade-old bug dubbed sshole, tracked as CVE-2026-123158, lets attackers log in remotely to some Alpine Linux accounts without a valid password. Patches are out.
AI1 min read
Siri AI in iOS 27.3 Beta: File Access and More Developer Tools
Apple's iOS 27.3 developer beta brings larger upgrades to Siri AI, including work with files, new skills and broader access for third-party developers.
Mobile1 min read
Apple Enables Retention Offers When Users Cancel App Subscriptions
Apple has switched on Retention Messages: developers can now show retention offers or news about new features at the moment a user cancels an App Store subscription.
Business1 min read
EU Commission Demands TikTok Overhaul Its Recommendation Algorithm
The EU Commission is stepping up pressure on TikTok owner Bytedance and wants sweeping changes to the algorithms that recommend videos, including curbs on endless rabbit holes.
Startups2 min read
Dropbox to Acquire Tigris Data for $350 Million in AI Push
Dropbox has agreed to buy cloud storage startup Tigris Data for $350 million, its largest acquisition ever, to power the new DBX Agent Cloud for AI developers.
Crypto2 min read
ED Searches CoinDCX and Delta Exchange India in Forex Probe
India's Enforcement Directorate searched three Bengaluru premises tied to CoinDCX and Delta Exchange India over alleged illegal cross-border crypto transfers.
AI2 min read
Sarvam AI Gives Lifetime Access to Speech-Impaired Survivor
Sarvam AI CEO Pratyush Kumar has granted lifetime access to its models to a 70-year-old cancer survivor who asked for affordable text-to-speech tools.
Business1 min read
India Clears 12 More Electronics Component Proposals Worth Rs 7,500 Cr
The Indian government has approved 12 more proposals worth over Rs 7,500 crore under its electronics components scheme and launched the Semicon 2.0 web portal.
AI1 min read
Planet AI Lets Users Search Satellite Imagery in Plain Language
Planet has launched Planet AI, an app that lets anyone search a decade-plus satellite archive by describing what they want to find, with no GIS expertise needed.
AI1 min read
Google Launches Gemini Omni 1.2 Flash With 15-Second AI Video
Google's new Gemini Omni 1.2 Flash generates AI video clips of up to 15 seconds, allows edits through ongoing chat and cuts generation costs by 30%.
Space2 min read
Teghaza 001: Sahara Meteorite From Mars Is Over 4.1 Billion Years Old
Teghaza 001, a rose-colored rock found in Mali, is one of the three oldest Martian meteorites known and may reveal how water shaped early Mars.
Mobile2 min read
Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 review: Battery life and a 5,000-nit screen
Samsung's $700 Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 pairs an 800mAh battery with the brightest smartwatch display we've seen. Navigation and the price are the main drawbacks.
Crypto1 min read
US Treasury withdraws controversial crypto travel rule proposal
The US Treasury Department has pulled back a contested proposal that would have widened requirements for cryptocurrency transactions, a win for privacy advocates.
Security2 min read
Gnosis Pay breach exposes card details and wallet data
Crypto debit card provider Gnosis Pay says a breach exposed sensitive financial and personal information, though it maintains customer funds remain safe.
Space2 min read
AST SpaceMobile Unveils Blacklift Rocket, Targets 2028 Debut
AST SpaceMobile is building a reusable rocket called Blacklift to launch its BlueBird satellites, with Firefly engines and a first flight targeted for 2028.
Business2 min read
Midterm Blue Wave Could Reshape AI and Data Center Rules
Voters backed tighter limits on data centers in 40 of 41 ballot measures. With Democrats gaining ground, tech faces more regulation and Big Tech scrutiny.
Startups1 min read
CaoCao connects to China Mobile's Lingxi for AI ride-hailing
CaoCao says it has connected to China Mobile's Lingxi system via the A2A protocol, and plans to extend its ride-hailing services to more China Mobile channels.
Startups2 min read
Wonder confidentially files for IPO after $9 billion valuation
Food delivery and food tech company Wonder has confidentially filed for an IPO, following years of fundraising, acquisitions and expansion under founder Marc Lore.
Startups
Startups1 min read
Sequoia Is Leaving London, Raising Questions for Europe
Sequoia is leaving London, prompting a debate over whether the move signals trouble for European venture capital and the region's startup ecosystem.
Startups1 min read
Fal doubles valuation to $16B as Revolut confirms $115B
Fal's $1.3B Series F lifts its valuation to $16B, while Revolut confirms $115B after a secondary sale, in a week of 55+ European funding deals.
Security2 min read
Doll Maker Azone Closes Its Online Shop to Avoid Holding Customer Data
Japanese doll maker Azone International is shutting its official AZONET store and will keep personal data out of its own systems wherever possible, citing cyberattack risk.
Business2 min read
LINE Yahoo Hits 10.9 Million LYP Premium Members, Eyes Agent i
LINE Yahoo's LYP Premium passed 10 million paying members, while its Agent i AI service moves toward paid plans, fees and a standalone app in late November.
Security2 min read
Japan Adopts Emergency Cybersecurity Package With ¥10 Billion
Japan's government has adopted an emergency cybersecurity package funded with ¥10 billion from reserve funds, built on four pillars for the age of AI-driven attacks.
AI1 min read
Lamoda Launches AI Virtual Wardrobe Built From Past Purchases
Lamoda has added a virtual wardrobe tool that pulls items from customers' purchase history and uses AI to assemble ready-made outfits and style suggestions.
Security1 min read
iOS Lockdown Mode bypassed: Calif.io reveals new exploit details
Security researchers at Calif.io have bypassed Apple's iOS Lockdown Mode again. First details of the exploit are out, along with options for Apple's response.
Software1 min read
Discord Rebuilds Its Client in Rust, Dropping Electron and React
Discord is moving its client to Rust. Electron and React Native are out, and the Rust GUI framework GPUI now draws the user interface.
Security2 min read
OpenAI AI Agents Generate 948 Linux Kernel Exploits in Test
An OpenAI prototype analyzed 2,308 potential Linux kernel flaws and produced 948 privilege-escalation exploits. The company now wants AI to write the patches too.
AI2 min read
Meta Launches Real-Time Voice Chat and Animated Avatar for Muse
Meta has opened real-time voice conversations and an expressive animated avatar for its Muse AI assistant to users in the United States on mobile, web and Mac.
Business1 min read
Vaishnaw: Social Media Platforms Must Answer for Online Harm
Vaishnaw says social media companies can no longer act as passive intermediaries and must own the harm from content on their platforms, including digital arrest scams.
Startups2 min read
MobiKwik Gets RBI NBFC Licence, Plans Lending Launch in 6 Months
MobiKwik's subsidiary has received its RBI certificate of registration as an NBFC and plans to start asset-light co-lending within three to six months.
Security1 min read
AI-powered cyberattacks put Indian fintechs on alert, advisory says
A government advisory says an AI-assisted financial threat is still active and tells BFSI entities to treat it as an "immediate and continuing threat".
Security2 min read
GhostMap Android Flaw Can Trap Phones in a Endless Reboot Loop
Bitdefender has disclosed GhostMap, an unpatched Android flaw that can force a phone into endless restarts just by installing a malicious app, with no permissions needed.
AI2 min read
Meta Muse Adds Live Video Calls With AI Avatars in the US
Meta has opened live video and voice chats with animated AI avatars through its Muse assistant to all users in the United States.