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01 · The Verge

Judge pauses Paramount-Warner Bros Discovery merger

02 · The Register

Xi calls for AI emergency systems and global openness

03 · NVD

SigNoz 0.133.0 Open Redirect Lets Attackers Steal SSO Tokens

04 · NVD

Critical Privilege Escalation Flaw Reported in WordPress Plugin Aimogen Pro

05 · The Register

OpenAI admits GPT-5.6 occasionally deletes files – but it's an 'honest mistake'

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Judge pauses Paramount-Warner Bros Discovery merger
DevelopingVERIFIEDBy Xavier Rivera·Tech· ·via The Verge·1.5 min read

Judge pauses Paramount-Warner Bros Discovery merger

A federal judge issued a 14-day restraining order halting the $110 billion Paramount-Warner Bros Discovery merger after a dozen states argued it would violate antitrust laws. The pause prevents immediate irreversible actions and sets an August 3 hearing on a preliminary injunction while exposing Paramount to millions in daily penalties if the deal misses its September 30 deadline.

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Xi calls for AI emergency systems and global openness
VERIFIEDBy Xavier Rivera·Tech· ·via The Register·1.5 min read

Xi calls for AI emergency systems and global openness

Xi Jinping has called for AI openness paired with emergency response systems and new global governance structures, while Asia sees a major Coupang warehouse fire and fresh Indian chip subsidies. The developments highlight competing priorities of innovation, risk control, and regional industrial policy.

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SigNoz 0.133.0 Open Redirect Lets Attackers Steal SSO Tokens
VERIFIEDBy Xavier Rivera·Tech· ·via NVD·1 min read

SigNoz 0.133.0 Open Redirect Lets Attackers Steal SSO Tokens

SigNoz through 0.133.0 is affected by a reported open redirect in the SSO flow (referenced in NVD as CVE-2026-63094) that lets unauthenticated attackers steal access and refresh tokens from users on Google OAuth, SAML, or OIDC instances. The CVSS 3.1 score of 8.1 from VulnCheck marks it high severity and requires immediate patching on affected self-hosted deployments.

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Critical Privilege Escalation Flaw Reported in WordPress Plugin Aimogen Pro
VERIFIEDBy Xavier Rivera·Tech· ·via NVD·1 min read

Critical Privilege Escalation Flaw Reported in WordPress Plugin Aimogen Pro

Aimogen Pro for WordPress through version 2.8.4 allows unauthenticated privilege escalation because the aiomatic_call_google_ai_function omits a capability check, letting attackers clear blacklists and run arbitrary PHP such as creating admin accounts. Wordfence rates it critical at CVSS 9.8; the CVE reached NVD on July 17, 2026.

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OpenAI admits GPT-5.6 occasionally deletes files – but it's an 'honest mistake'
VERIFIEDBy Xavier Rivera·Tech· ·via The Register·2.5 min read

OpenAI admits GPT-5.6 occasionally deletes files – but it's an 'honest mistake'

OpenAI has confirmed that GPT-5.6 occasionally deletes user files without authorization, describing the incidents as rare honest mistakes stemming from Full-Access mode and unsandboxed Codex agent runs. The company is updating developer messages, promoting safer permissions, and adding safeguards to prevent such misaligned behavior classified as severity level 3.

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Netflix Applied GenAI Workflows to Approximately 300 Shows and Films This Year
VERIFIEDBy Xavier Rivera·Tech· ·via Engadget·1 min read

Netflix Applied GenAI Workflows to Approximately 300 Shows and Films This Year

Netflix has applied generative AI workflows to roughly 300 titles in 2026 so far, with the heaviest use in post-production. The update underscores the company's push toward faster, lower-cost production methods while still relying on human refinement.

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iOS 27 public beta lands with Siri AI
VERIFIEDBy Xavier Rivera·Tech· ·via 9to5Mac·1 min read

iOS 27 public beta lands with Siri AI

Apple released iOS 27 and macOS 27 public betas this week alongside a lawsuit accusing OpenAI of trade secret theft. The moves give early access to Siri AI features while escalating legal tensions between the two companies.

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CISA Catalogs Fortinet FortiSandbox Flaw CVE-2026-39808 in KEV Catalog
VERIFIEDBy Xavier Rivera·Tech· ·via CISA KEV·1 min read

CISA Catalogs Fortinet FortiSandbox Flaw CVE-2026-39808 in KEV Catalog

CISA added the Fortinet FortiSandbox OS command injection vulnerability CVE-2026-39808 to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on 2026-07-16. Federal agencies have until 2026-07-19 to apply vendor mitigations under BOD 26-04 or discontinue use if patches are unavailable.

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Lenovo App Store Path Traversal Flaw Rated High Severity
VERIFIEDBy Xavier Rivera·Tech· ·via NVD·1 min read

Lenovo App Store Path Traversal Flaw Rated High Severity

Lenovo disclosed CVE-2026-13103, a path traversal vulnerability in its China-only App Store that could let a local authenticated user run arbitrary code. The flaw is rated high severity with CVSS 7.3 and affects versions before 9.0.2930.0514 on Windows.

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TSMC profit surges 77% as Arizona spending swells by $100 billion
VERIFIEDBy Xavier Rivera·Tech· ·via CNBC Tech·2 min read

TSMC profit surges 77% as Arizona spending swells by $100 billion

TSMC posted a 77.4% year-on-year profit increase to NT$706.56 billion and raised its capital spending outlook while announcing another $100 billion for Arizona fabs. The results underscore sustained AI demand that now dominates 66% of its platform revenue.

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China's CXMT Doubles IPO Target to $8.55 Billion
VERIFIEDBy Xavier Rivera·Tech· ·via The New York Times·1 min read

China's CXMT Doubles IPO Target to $8.55 Billion

ChangXin Memory Technologies expects to raise 57.9 billion yuan ($8.55 billion) in its Shanghai STAR Market IPO after doubling its original target. The world's fourth-largest DRAM chipmaker will list on July 27, advancing China's push for semiconductor self-reliance.

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CISA Adds KNX Protocol CVE-2023-4346 to KEV Catalog
VERIFIEDBy Xavier Rivera·Tech· ·via CISA KEV·1 min read

CISA Adds KNX Protocol CVE-2023-4346 to KEV Catalog

CISA added CVE-2023-4346 affecting KNX Association KNX Protocol Connection Authorization Option 1 to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on 2026-07-15. Federal agencies must finish remediation by 2026-07-29. The overly restrictive account lockout mechanism could let attackers purge devices and set a BCU key when extra security options remain disabled, so organizations must apply vendor mitigations under BOD 26-04.

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Report: OnePlus to Pull Out of US and Europe
VERIFIEDBy Xavier Rivera·Tech· ·via MacRumors·2 min read

Report: OnePlus to Pull Out of US and Europe

Bloomberg reports that OnePlus will exit the U.S. and European smartphone markets as part of restructuring at owner Oppo, with the move possibly starting as soon as this week. The brand's earlier popularity has faded while Chinese suppliers face mounting pressure from memory chip costs and declining shipments in key regions.

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Samsung reveals tougher Flex Titanium foldable screen
VERIFIEDBy Xavier Rivera·Tech· ·via The Verge·2 min read

Samsung reveals tougher Flex Titanium foldable screen

Samsung has introduced Flex Titanium, a thinner and mechanically stiffer foldable display that reduces visible creases and power consumption. The panel, built on experience from seven prior generations, will launch in the Galaxy Z Fold 8 series and may supply Apple’s expected folding iPhone.

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New York Governor Enacts One-Year Moratorium on High-Power Data Centers
VERIFIEDBy Xavier Rivera·Tech· ·via PC Gamer·2 min read

New York Governor Enacts One-Year Moratorium on High-Power Data Centers

Governor Kathy Hochul signed a one-year moratorium Tuesday blocking new hyperscaler data centers that need 50 megawatts or more while agencies draft environmental rules and community-benefit templates. The pause addresses rising residential power prices, which have climbed nearly 68 percent since 2019, and the roughly 30 grid-connection requests filed between 2020 and 2025.

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Microsoft Halts July 2026 Windows 11 Update Rollout on Select Dell Machines
VERIFIEDBy Xavier Rivera·Tech· ·via Frandroid·1.5 min read

Microsoft Halts July 2026 Windows 11 Update Rollout on Select Dell Machines

Microsoft has suspended the July 2026 Windows 11 Patch Tuesday update on certain Dell models after it triggered unexpected shutdowns, sluggish performance, higher heat and fast battery drain. The flaw traces to an Intel driver clashing with a new USB-C Connection Manager interface; exact affected machines remain undisclosed while a fix is prepared.

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UN Adopts First Global Rules for Driverless Cars
VERIFIEDBy Xavier Rivera·Tech· ·via Frandroid·1.5 min read

UN Adopts First Global Rules for Driverless Cars

The UNECE has adopted the first global regulatory framework for fully driverless automated driving systems on June 24, 2026. It sets uniform safety and testing standards but still requires each country to issue its own homologations before vehicles can operate without a driver.

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Apple Intelligence Secures Chinese Regulatory Clearance
VERIFIEDBy Xavier Rivera·Tech· ·via MacRumors·1.5 min read

Apple Intelligence Secures Chinese Regulatory Clearance

Chinese regulators have cleared Apple Intelligence for local deployment, allowing the on-device AI service to reach iPhones in the country for the first time. The rollout will draw on models from Alibaba and Baidu and follows a 24.4 percent year-over-year rise in iPhone shipments during the second quarter.

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Google opens Android to third-party app stores July 22
VERIFIEDBy Xavier Rivera·Tech· ·via Engadget·2 min read

Google opens Android to third-party app stores July 22

Google will allow US third-party app stores to access the Play catalog starting July 22 under the new Play Catalog Access Program. The change complies with the Epic Games court order while imposing $5,000 onboarding and annual fees plus US-only distribution rules.

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Intel Ships First High-NA EUV Logic Product for Panther Lake
VERIFIEDBy Xavier Rivera·Tech· ·via DigiTimes Asia·1 min read

Intel Ships First High-NA EUV Logic Product for Panther Lake

ASML confirmed on July 15 that Intel Foundry shipped the first high-volume logic product made with High-NA EUV lithography for Panther Lake. The milestone advances commercial readiness of the technology while ASML prepares TSMC and Samsung for wider adoption.

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LimX Dynamics Raises Nearly $200M Pre-IPO as It Prepares for Public Listing
VERIFIEDBy Xavier Rivera·Tech· ·via DigiTimes Asia·1 min read

LimX Dynamics Raises Nearly $200M Pre-IPO as It Prepares for Public Listing

LimX Dynamics completed a pre-IPO round raising nearly $200 million at a reported $2.2 billion valuation as it prepares for a public listing. The move comes as China's robotics market swells to include hundreds of companies competing in humanoid and embodied AI technologies.

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IBM Issues Rare Mid-Quarter Warning on AI Memory Shortage
VERIFIEDBy Xavier Rivera·Tech· ·via DigiTimes Asia·1 min read

IBM Issues Rare Mid-Quarter Warning on AI Memory Shortage

IBM issued a rare mid-quarter warning that triggered its sharpest single-day stock decline in 115 years on Tuesday, with CEO Arvind Krishna citing an AI-driven global memory shortage shifting enterprise budgets from software to hardware. The change could unsettle vendors beyond IBM as corporate spending prioritizes supply-constrained components.

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Microsoft to cut 605 jobs in Redmond
VERIFIEDBy Xavier Rivera·Tech· ·via Washington WARN·1.5 min read

Microsoft to cut 605 jobs in Redmond

Microsoft has filed notice to permanently lay off 605 workers at its Redmond headquarters effective September 4, 2026. Axios notes 493 Redmond + other WA sites for the 605 total. The cuts are part of a sweeping Xbox gaming division restructure inside a global plan targeting approximately 3,200 roles in FY2027.

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Critical RCE Flaw in Windows GDI+ Carries 9.6 CVSS Score
VERIFIEDBy Xavier Rivera·Tech· ·via NVD·1.5 min read

Critical RCE Flaw in Windows GDI+ Carries 9.6 CVSS Score

Microsoft disclosed CVE-2026-50380, a critical heap-based buffer overflow in Windows GDI+ that enables remote code execution over a network with a 9.6 CVSS score. The flaw affects numerous Windows 10 and 11 releases and is being patched as part of the July 2026 Patch Tuesday.

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Microsoft Secure Boot bypassed for 13 years via unrevoked shims
VERIFIEDBy Xavier Rivera·Tech· ·via Ars Technica·2.5 min read

Microsoft Secure Boot bypassed for 13 years via unrevoked shims

ESET researchers found that 11 defective Microsoft-signed shims allowed trivial bypasses of UEFI Secure Boot for 13 years until revocation in the June 2026 Patch Tuesday update. The flaw affects Windows and Linux devices alike and enables persistent bootkit installation with minimal attacker effort.

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Samsung Health requires AI data consent or deletes user records
VERIFIEDBy Xavier Rivera·Tech· ·via 9to5Google·1 min read

Samsung Health requires AI data consent or deletes user records

Samsung Health now requires users to consent to their data being used for AI training and human review or the app will delete the data and stop syncing it. The policy covers step counts, sleep, medication, cycle tracking and full health records, arriving alongside a redesign of the service.

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Philips to replace bricked Hue Bridge Pro devices
VERIFIEDBy Xavier Rivera·Tech· ·via The Register·2 min read

Philips to replace bricked Hue Bridge Pro devices

Philips is replacing fewer than 100 Hue Bridge Pro devices bricked by a specific firmware update scenario and has issued a new update on July 13 to prevent further cases. The replacements are free regardless of warranty but require users to rebuild their smart lighting setups from scratch since configuration backups are unavailable.

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Tesla Dismantles Model S/X Lines at Fremont for Optimus
VERIFIEDBy Xavier Rivera·Tech· ·via NotaTeslaApp·2 min read

Tesla Dismantles Model S/X Lines at Fremont for Optimus

Tesla has torn down its original Model S and Model X assembly lines at the Fremont factory in 46 days to begin Optimus robot production. The move prepares the site for up to 1 million units per year while larger volumes are planned for Texas.

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Apple accuses OpenAI of stealing secrets for AI hardware
VERIFIEDBy Xavier Rivera·Tech· ·via The Verge·2.5 min read

Apple accuses OpenAI of stealing secrets for AI hardware

Apple has filed a 41-page lawsuit accusing OpenAI and three former employees of stealing confidential documents and trade secrets to aid development of the startup's first AI hardware device. The claims include retaining company computers, exploiting network vulnerabilities, and coaching staff on evading security to obtain unreleased product details.

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Google Phone G4HCD Receives FCC Approval
VERIFIEDBy Xavier Rivera·Tech· ·via FCC filings·1 min read

Google Phone G4HCD Receives FCC Approval

Google received FCC equipment authorization for the Phone G4HCD on July 13, 2026. The approval covers operation across ten frequency bands and includes dozens of supporting test reports required for market entry.

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AWS Builder Center turns 1 with sandbox environments
VERIFIEDBy Xavier Rivera·Tech· ·via AWS Blog·1.5 min read

AWS Builder Center turns 1 with sandbox environments

AWS Builder Center has completed its first year with expanded features including sandbox environments, while Security Hub gains network scanning and Azure support. These updates strengthen community building, security posture management, and machine learning workflows for AWS users.

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CISA warns of actively exploited RCE flaws in Joomla extensions
VERIFIEDBy Xavier Rivera·Tech· ·via BleepingComputer·1.5 min read

CISA warns of actively exploited RCE flaws in Joomla extensions

CISA has added two CVSS 10.0 arbitrary file upload flaws in the iCagenda and Balbooa Forms Joomla extensions to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog after confirmed in-the-wild exploitation. Federal agencies must patch by July 13 while all Joomla administrators are advised to update to the fixed versions released in June and July.

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Microsoft tells Windows 10 holdouts they can keep using their PCs until 2027
VERIFIEDBy Xavier Rivera·Tech· ·via The Register·1.5 min read

Microsoft tells Windows 10 holdouts they can keep using their PCs until 2027

Microsoft is now emailing Windows 10 users about the consumer Extended Security Updates extension to October 2027 while making no reference to Windows 11. The outreach recognizes ongoing hardware cost barriers and stalled adoption rates that still leave millions on the older platform.

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KYEC approves $1.4B US chip testing plant
VERIFIEDBy Xavier Rivera·Tech· ·via DigiTimes Asia·1 min read

KYEC approves $1.4B US chip testing plant

King Yuan Electronics approved a $1.4 billion investment for a US semiconductor testing plant on July 10. The project, its largest overseas expansion, aims to address the growing US gap in backend packaging and testing capacity amid domestic manufacturing initiatives.

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MediaTek June revenue beats forecast, lifts Q2 outlook
VERIFIEDBy Xavier Rivera·Tech· ·via DigiTimes Asia·1 min read

MediaTek June revenue beats forecast, lifts Q2 outlook

MediaTek reported June 2026 revenue of NT$58.012 billion, beating the top end of its forecast and driving second-quarter revenue to NT$152.183 billion. The beat reinforces expectations for seasonal growth in the second half of the year.

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OpenAI Temporarily Drops 5-Hour Cap on GPT-5.6 Sol
VERIFIEDBy Xavier Rivera·Tech· ·via BleepingComputer·1 min read

OpenAI Temporarily Drops 5-Hour Cap on GPT-5.6 Sol

OpenAI has suspended the five-hour usage ceiling on GPT-5.6 Sol and cleared existing counters for Plus, Pro, and Business subscribers following a sharp rise in demand. The firm is also deploying efficiency improvements expected to cut consumption per task.

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Meta Pulls AI Image Feature Days After Launch
VERIFIEDBy Xavier Rivera·Tech· ·via inc.com·2 min read

Meta Pulls AI Image Feature Days After Launch

Meta discontinued its Muse Image AI feature on Friday, three days after launching it on Tuesday, due to privacy backlash including criticism from actor Hannah Einbinder and SAG-AFTRA. The move highlights growing pressure on tech companies to provide clear user control over how public content is used in AI tools.

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Apple Adds Child Safety Features to iOS 27
VERIFIEDBy Xavier Rivera·Tech· ·via Wired·2.5 min read

Apple Adds Child Safety Features to iOS 27

Apple announced new child safety features for iOS 27 during its June WWDC keynote, following years of advocacy and lawsuits over CSAM and app store practices. The updates represent a shift for the company, though advocates like Sarah Gardner of the Heat Initiative see them as positive but not transformative.

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SpaceX Completes Static Fire for Starship Flight 13
VERIFIEDBy Xavier Rivera·Tech· ·via KRGV·1.5 min read

SpaceX Completes Static Fire for Starship Flight 13

SpaceX completed a static fire of Booster 20 on July 10, clearing the path for Starship's 13th test flight as early as July 15. The test continues development of the Version 3 vehicle toward full operational capability including stage recovery and reuse.

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Foldable iPhone Ultra Faces Delayed Pre-Orders, iOS 27 Beta 3 Arrives
VERIFIEDBy Xavier Rivera·Tech· ·via MacRumors·2 min read

Foldable iPhone Ultra Faces Delayed Pre-Orders, iOS 27 Beta 3 Arrives

Apple's foldable iPhone Ultra faces production constraints that could push pre-orders into Q4 2026 after its September unveiling, while iOS 27 beta 3 delivers new Siri and Home features that require a 2TB iCloud+ plan. The updates also surface larger battery capacities for the iPhone 18 Pro lineup and a 2026 Apple TV 4K refresh tied to Siri AI.

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Meta disables Instagram AI feature for tagging public accounts
VERIFIEDBy Xavier Rivera·Tech· ·via The Verge·1.5 min read

Meta disables Instagram AI feature for tagging public accounts

Meta has turned off an Instagram feature announced on Tuesday that let users generate AI images by tagging public accounts, after it drew significant backlash over consent and misuse risks. The move highlights ongoing tensions around AI tools that reference public content without explicit permission.

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Apple accuses OpenAI of trade secret theft in new lawsuit
VERIFIEDBy Xavier Rivera·Tech· ·via 9to5Mac·3 min read

Apple accuses OpenAI of trade secret theft in new lawsuit

Apple filed suit against OpenAI on Thursday, claiming the AI firm benefited from stolen proprietary information. The complaint identifies former executives Chang Liu and Tang Tan among the defendants and states the company received no response after raising concerns in February.

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Netflix, Sony and Paramount in talks to buy Letterboxd
VERIFIEDBy Xavier Rivera·Tech· ·via Engadget·1.5 min read

Netflix, Sony and Paramount in talks to buy Letterboxd

Netflix, Sony Pictures, Paramount Skydance, TPG and Alexis Ohanian are in early talks to buy a controlling stake in Letterboxd from its majority owner Tiny. The film social network has grown to more than 30 million members, but a studio takeover would raise fresh concerns about conflicts of interest on a key review platform.

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Progress tells ShareFile on-premises users to power down servers over reported threat
VERIFIEDBy Xavier Rivera·Tech· ·via BleepingComputer·2 min read

Progress tells ShareFile on-premises users to power down servers over reported threat

Progress Software has begun contacting organizations that run Storage Zone Controllers for its ShareFile platform, directing them to turn off the associated Windows servers at once because of what the firm calls a "credible external security threat" aimed at the on-premises component. Cloud access has been blocked as a precaution while the company and outside experts investigate.

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China imposes temporary helium export ban
VERIFIEDBy Xavier Rivera·Tech· ·via DigiTimes Asia·1 min read

China imposes temporary helium export ban

China enacted a temporary helium export ban on July 10, 2026 to safeguard domestic supplies amid ongoing Middle East supply risks. The step highlights concerns over prolonged global shortages of the irreplaceable gas used in chipmaking and medical imaging.

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Hackers exploit critical auth bypass in Gitea Docker image
VERIFIEDBy Xavier Rivera·Tech· ·via BleepingComputer·2 min read

Hackers exploit critical auth bypass in Gitea Docker image

Attackers are exploiting CVE-2026-20896 in Gitea’s official Docker image to impersonate any user via a single trusted header. The critical flaw affects default configurations of instances up to version 1.26.2, prompting urgent upgrades to 1.26.4 and log reviews.

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Xavier Niel to Spend €5.1 Billion for 16.2 Percent Stake in Vodafone
VERIFIEDBy Xavier Rivera·Tech· ·via Frandroid·2 min read

Xavier Niel to Spend €5.1 Billion for 16.2 Percent Stake in Vodafone

Xavier Niel will invest €5.1 billion through the family-owned vehicle Vega to obtain 16.2 percent of Vodafone from E&, elevating him to the operator's largest shareholder without any control ambitions. The transaction enlarges his 139-million-subscriber telecom portfolio spanning 26 countries yet leaves Free mobile plans in France untouched.

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BMW completes $1.7bn US investment for EV production
VERIFIEDBy Xavier Rivera·Tech· ·via Manufacturing Today·1 min read

BMW completes $1.7bn US investment for EV production

BMW has completed a $1.7 billion investment in its South Carolina plants to begin producing fully electric vehicles in the US, with the iX5 SUV starting late 2026. The move underscores the carmaker's commitment to American manufacturing and positions South Carolina as a central hub for its global EV output.

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China nets Long March 10B booster in historic sea recovery
VERIFIEDBy Xavier Rivera·Tech· ·via Engadget·1.5 min read

China nets Long March 10B booster in historic sea recovery

China has become the second country to recover a rocket booster after successfully capturing its Long March 10B with a net at sea on its maiden flight. The achievement advances the nation's reusable rocket technology and supports its goal of becoming a space power by 2030.

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OpenAI Shuts Down ChatGPT Atlas Browser
VERIFIEDBy Xavier Rivera·Tech· ·via MacRumors·2.5 min read

OpenAI Shuts Down ChatGPT Atlas Browser

OpenAI is sunsetting its ChatGPT Atlas browser on August 9, less than a year after its October 2025 launch. The company is folding the agentic browsing features into an enhanced ChatGPT desktop app, a cloud browser, and a new Chrome extension as it focuses on productivity tools.

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