A complete global internet shutdown is highly unlikely because of its decentralised infrastructure, but AI-powered cyberattacks and flaws in widely used technologies could disrupt banking, healthcare and other online services, The Conversation reports. Last…
OpenAI has introduced a feature that lets ChatGPT users lock individual conversations behind a four-digit PIN, Fox News reports. The feature, called Locked Chats, hides selected conversations from chat history, pinned chats and search…
On the top of a mountain in the Chilean desert, an $800 million U.S.-taxpayer-funded telescope just opened its eye.The brand-new Vera C. Rubin Observatory is supposed to complete a groundbreaking “survey” of the universe,…
October 27, 2026TCTech CrunchNotes, Technology, World
Apple’s long-awaited foldable phone, the iPhone Duo, is off to a rocky start, with early users complaining of cracked screens. Reporting by TechCrunch said the phone was announced at this year’s Surprise and Shine…
Artificial intelligence company Anthropic has warned that advanced AI systems could pose catastrophic or existential threats to humanity if developed without adequate safeguards. According to the Daily Mail, the warning appeared in Anthropic’s initial…
Apple says it will replace iPhone Duo handsets that have developed screen problems, just days after its first foldable phone went on sale. According to the BBC, photos posted on social media show lines…
October 26, 2026TWThe Washington PostNotes, Technology
A cybersecurity startup founded by former employees of the United States Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) reportedly breached sensitive internal systems at artificial intelligence company Anthropic in less than 12 hours. According to The…
Artificial intelligence could help predict how long people may live by analysing personal health information, but the technology raises concerns about privacy and the psychological impact of knowing one’s estimated lifespan. In an article…
European financial regulators have launched inquiries into Google following a cloud computing outage that disrupted banking services for millions of customers across Europe. According to Reuters, the disruption occurred on Tuesday, affecting major financial…
October 21, 2026BBBCCrime Scene, Notes, Technology, World
Hackers stole the personal information of thousands of children by accessing an old test account protected by the password “Password1,” a UK data watchdog has said, according to BBC. The watchdog, the Information Commission’s…
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