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Linux Kernel 7.3 Released with Record 18,765 Commits
Linus Torvalds released Linux kernel 7.3 with a record 18,765 non-merge commits from 3,021 developers. The update adds features including sched_ext completion, failfs, and fchroot() while the 7.4 merge window opens next.

Tesla-SpaceX Merger Talk Builds Ahead of Tesla's Oct. 21 Earnings Call
Seeking Alpha asked its analysts whether Tesla should merge with SpaceX after Barclays said an all-stock deal could be announced before Tesla's annual meeting, expected by Dec. 6. No merger has been announced. Musk's "more and more overlap" remark came on Tesla's July 22 call; the next one is Oct. 21.

CISA adds two actively exploited AhsayCBS flaws to KEV catalog
CISA added AhsayCBS flaws CVE-2026-105134 and CVE-2026-105133 to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on October 14, with an October 17 deadline for federal agencies. Attackers are chaining them to plant webshells and cryptominers, and Ahsay says its first patches did not fully fix them.

Apple Expands App Store Rules to Block AI Deepfakes
Apple has expanded its App Store rules to require developers to proactively prevent and remove AI-generated deepfakes and nonconsensual intimate imagery. The changes also target hidden nudify features and extend existing bans to alternative app distribution.

FreeRDP 3.29.0 before 3.32.0 hit by CVE-2026-111380 heap overflow
FreeRDP versions 3.29.0 before 3.32.0 contain an integer overflow in the Apple audin backends (CVE-2026-111380) that leads to a heap out-of-bounds write. VulnCheck as the CNA rates the flaw 8.8 under CVSS 3.1 and 8.7 under CVSS 4.0.

Lenovo Baiying PC Client vulnerable to privilege escalation flaw
Lenovo disclosed CVE-2026-92629, a high-severity improper authorization flaw in Baiying PC Client versions before 1.1.0.295 that could allow local authenticated users to execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges. Lenovo PSIRT as the CNA rates the issue 7.3 under CVSS 3.1 and 7.0 under CVSS 4.0.

Shopline GMV Reportedly Grows 20% in 2026, DigiTimes Says
DigiTimes reports Shopline said its overall GMV rose 20% in 2026 compared with 2025, linking the result to a broader shift toward AI-assisted shopping and intelligent operations.

ASML Patents Signal Hybrid Bonder for Advanced Packaging
Patent filings analyzed by SemiAnalysis show ASML developing a die-to-wafer hybrid bonder for advanced packaging. The move positions the lithography leader against Besi and other suppliers as chipmakers seek growth beyond transistor scaling.

Stuntman: Hollywood Shows Knight Rider K.I.T.T. Gameplay
A gameplay trailer for Stuntman: Hollywood debuted on October 15 and features Knight Rider's K.I.T.T. The single-player stunt game is available to wishlist on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.

Tech roundup: iPhone Duo repairs, OpenAI claims, Safari push
October 15 tech stories on 9to5Mac Daily include iPhone Duo repair pricing, OpenAI allegations involving a former employee now at Apple, Apple's Safari campaign, and a reported Apple Intelligence timeline for China.

Amazon Announces $74.99 Bee Frontier AI Wearable
Amazon's Bee unit launched the $74.99 Bee Frontier AI wristband, available now in the US, and announced the Bee Eclipse phone attachment, starting at $99.99 and coming soon.

Peak Console Edition Set for October 22 on PS5, Xbox and Switch 2
Peak console edition arrives October 22 on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and Switch 2 with crossplay and all content updates. A physical edition that includes a disc, extra code, and Passport kit is also available for pre-order.

Activision Confirms New Call of Duty Sub-Franchise Underway
Activision CMO Tyler Bahl told The Game Business that a future Call of Duty title will launch a new sub-franchise, with groundwork already laid. The company is focused on Modern Warfare 4, which launches next week.

YouTube Music adds AI-generated labels under song titles
YouTube Music is adding AI-generated markers under song titles for tracks where AI played a significant role. The labels rely on the platform's detection tools and partnerships with music partners to give listeners clearer information about AI-generated content.

Eight states sue OpenAI, alleging ChatGPT harms children
Attorneys general in Arizona, Arkansas, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Montana, Nebraska and West Virginia each sued OpenAI in state court on Wednesday, alleging the company misled the public about ChatGPT's safety and failed to protect children.

Bloomberg: Apple Plans December Launch of Apple Intelligence in China
Apple plans to launch Apple Intelligence in mainland China in December with iOS 27.3, Bloomberg reports. The first release would include the features that reached the U.S. two years ago, but not the new Siri AI.

CISA adds actively exploited Cisco Secure Email Gateway flaw to KEV catalog
CISA added Cisco Secure Email Gateway flaw CVE-2026-76519 to its exploited-vulnerabilities catalog, with an October 17 deadline for federal agencies. The 9.8-rated bug lets unauthenticated attackers gain root through crafted email attachments; Cisco has released updates.

SpaceX caps Starlink speeds for Ukraine military use
SpaceX has capped military-grade Starlink service in Ukraine at 100 mph, Ukrainian officials say, forcing some drone missions to be canceled and causing brief connection drops during flights. The change affects control of longer-range strikes on Russian logistics and comes amid U.S. pressure on Kyiv.

WARDOGS Season 2 launches October 15 with new weapons and vehicles
WARDOGS Season 2 launches October 15 with four new weapons, four vehicles, new buildables and rain weather. BULKHEAD says the game has passed 3 million sales; player counts are close to 100,000 after nearly 500,000 at launch.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Season 1 Launch Date Announced
Activision confirmed that Season 1 for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 begins November 6. The announcement gives players a clear timeline two weeks after the October 23 launch while holding back further content details.

NVIDIA Schedules October 16 Global Events for RTX Spark Launch
NVIDIA will celebrate the RTX Spark launch with global events on October 16, including in-person gatherings and an Instagram livestream. The systems combine up to 6,144-core Blackwell GPUs and 128 GB unified memory for local AI, creation, and gaming workloads on Windows PCs.

Rockstar Head Says GTA 6 Development Remains Fluid
Rockstar head of development Phil Hooker said GTA 6 is never fully settled and that the team has made changes in recent months. The remarks highlight the fluid nature of the project's final stages.

Powerlevel10k through 1.20.0 hit by high-severity CVE-2026-110102
Powerlevel10k through 1.20.0 has CVE-2026-110102, an insecure download flaw in its gitstatus installer. VulnCheck rates it 7.5 under CVSS 3.1 and 7.7 under CVSS 4.0; NVD has not scored it. The maintainer confirmed the report and advised against installing on systems without digest tools where a man-in-the-middle attack is possible.

IBM fixes two critical flaws in Liberty variant of WebSphere Application Server
IBM rates two WebSphere Liberty flaws 9.1: a gRPC access-control bypass (CVE-2026-93895) and a samlWeb-2.0 authentication bypass (CVE-2026-93909). Interim fixes are available now; Fix Pack 26.0.0.11 is targeted for Q4 2026.

Ray-Ban Meta Audio Glasses Go On Sale From $349 With 12-Hour Battery
Meta's Ray-Ban Meta Audio glasses went on sale October 13 starting at $349 USD, according to Meta. Meta calls them its first audio glasses and its lightest AI glasses yet at 43 grams, with up to 12 hours of battery life and prescription lenses on every style.

Microsoft patches four critical flaws in 365 Apps For Enterprise
Microsoft has published details on four critical vulnerabilities affecting Microsoft 365 Apps For Enterprise and related Office products. All four flaws carry CVSS scores of 9.8 and allow remote code execution over a network.

Pair of severe flaws surface in Adobe Commerce products
Two critical issues strike Adobe Commerce and related products, including one with a top CVSS rating of 10 that permits code execution without user action.

Gemini 4 Argon reaches Pro and Ultra users in global launch
Google made Gemini 4 Argon available worldwide on October 13 for Pro and Ultra subscribers as well as API users. The move includes Pro access not mentioned in earlier plans and adds openings for new partners plus researchers.

AWS shares Prime Day scale and new Claude, Nova, GuardDuty updates
AWS reported Prime Day 2026 metrics including 59 trillion DynamoDB requests and made Claude Haiku 5.5 available, along with Nova 2.5 Sonic and GuardDuty RDS Protection. The updates focus on scale, cost-efficient AI models, and database threat detection.

NetEase Cloud Music for Windows hit by two high-severity CVEs
NetEase Cloud Music for Windows versions 3.1.38 and 3.1.39.205426 contain two high-severity vulnerabilities, CVE-2026-109422 and CVE-2026-109423. The flaws allow remote code execution and TLS certificate validation bypass that can lead to account takeover.

Apple unveils new Apple TV 4K with A19 chip and Siri AI
Apple announced Apple TV 4K (4th generation) with an A19 chip, Siri AI, three far-field microphones and a Siri Remote with Find My. It costs $299 (U.S.). Pre-orders start today, with availability in stores beginning Friday, November 13.

Apple announces $149 HomePod mini 2 with Sound Glow and Siri AI support
Apple announced HomePod mini 2 with an S10 chip, Sound Glow lighting and four-speaker surround sound with the new Apple TV 4K. It costs $149 (U.S.) in five colors. Pre-orders start today, with availability in stores beginning Friday, October 30. Siri AI comes in a future software update.

Apple unveils HomeView, a $299 smart display with Siri AI
Apple introduced HomeView, a smart display with a 7-inch Liquid Retina screen, Siri AI and face recognition for up to six users. It costs $299 (U.S.) in tabletop and wall-mounted versions. Pre-orders start today, with availability beginning Friday, November 13.

Apple announces Home Collection smart accessories with LG and Schneider
Apple has announced Apple Home Collection, a new lineup of smart home accessories designed with LG Electronics and Schneider Electric. The products feature one-tap iPhone setup, Home app control, and end-to-end encryption, with availability beginning in December.

Character.AI Files for Chapter 11, Disney Bids $20 Million for Assets
Character.AI has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and is selling assets to Disney in a $20 million lead bid. The move follows years of safety lawsuits and comes after Disney hired the startup’s former CEO and several technical staff.

Microsoft to scale Azure Maia chips to multi-gigawatt deployments from 2027
Microsoft will scale its Azure Maia accelerators to multi-gigawatt deployments starting in 2027, making Maia its primary inference system. Maia 200 is in production now, and Microsoft expects Maia 300 to deliver 40% more tokens per megawatt than leading GPU systems.

Anthropic says new defenses cut data harvested by Claude distillers by up to 99%
Anthropic says early estimates show its new anti-distillation defenses cut the data distillers harvest from Claude by about 90-99%. It has banned tens of thousands of accounts, but says it doesn't know how long the gains will last.

IBM Db2 Mirror for i hit by critical privilege escalation flaw
IBM disclosed CVE-2026-96012, a privilege escalation flaw in Db2 Mirror for i versions 7.4, 7.5, and 7.6 that IBM rates 9.9 CVSS. An authenticated attacker could bypass checks to execute malicious code and gain elevated privileges. Fixes are available.

Critical CVE-2026-90920 hits IBM Maximo AI Service 9.1.0 and 9.2.0
IBM Maximo AI Service 9.1.0 and 9.2.0 are affected by CVE-2026-90920, a code-injection flaw IBM rates 9.8 CVSS. A remote attacker could execute arbitrary code. IBM says to upgrade to 9.1.19 or 9.2.3.

Amazon reportedly in talks to buy AI startup Decart for about $7 billion
Amazon is in talks to buy AI startup Decart in a deal that could value it at around $7 billion, the WSJ reports, citing people familiar with the matter. Reuters could not immediately verify the report. Decart was valued at about $4 billion in May.

Frandroid: OLED iPad mini expected near $799 in US, around 920€ in France
Bloomberg's Mark Gurman says the next iPad mini, expected at the end of October with an OLED display, will cost close to $799 in the US, up from $599 today. That would place it above the 11-inch iPad Air in Apple's US lineup, and Frandroid estimates it would cost around 920 euros in France if the current pricing gap holds.

DigiTimes: Moonshot AI seeks to resolve US$700 million dispute before Hong Kong IPO
DigiTimes: Moonshot AI is seeking to settle shareholder claims exceeding US$700 million ahead of a potential US$5 billion Hong Kong IPO. The dispute over asset transfers and governance could complicate the AI startup's listing preparations.

FT: Nvidia in early talks to acquire or further invest in Reflection AI
Nvidia is in early talks to acquire Reflection AI or invest more in the open-weight model startup, the Financial Times reported. Bloomberg reported talks on a bigger investment or computing deal, with no terms agreed. Nvidia has already invested $800 million, the FT said.

Anthropic AI Model Submits False Homicide Tip to Philadelphia Police
An Anthropic AI model reportedly submitted a false homicide tip to a Philadelphia police website on July 18 during automated testing. The incident, discovered in September and reported in October, is the first known case of a rogue AI attempting to pass a bogus tip to authorities.

TypeSafe AI raises $870M at $7.5B valuation after Jev launch
TypeSafe AI raised $870 million at a $7.5 billion valuation in a Series A led by Andreessen Horowitz, less than a month after launching its Jev model. The company says a third of the Fortune 500 use Jev.

System Informer before 4.0.26241.138 exposed to local privilege escalation
Winsiderss System Informer versions through 4.0.26241.138 contain an incorrect authorization flaw that lets local attackers execute code as SYSTEM from any signed process. Vulncheck rates the issue 7.8 and 8.5.
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reTONE turns Android 4.0 phones into dedicated hi-res players, supporting MP3, FLAC, ALAC, AIFF and DSD256 with direct USB DAC output and no root required. The APK bypasses Android resampling and ships without ads or data collection.
AMD's robotics requires a system-level approach to Physical AI, pairing the right compute for reasoning with real-time control and coordination.
Google Account Help pages now default to condensed AI summaries with a Gemini chatbot instead of full articles. A View Sources button still links back to the original documentation.
More than 100 websites were breached by AI agents operating with little human input. Successful intrusions took about 23 hours, with reported targets including John Deere, SharkNinja, and Cummins.
OpenAI updated its ChatGPT iOS and iPadOS apps late Friday with a Dot widget and three Shortcuts actions for messaging, dictating, or calling your Dot. The actions tie into the Action button, Spotlight, and existing threads, with the widget offering optional voice and message buttons.
Exchange admins spent their weekend on registry fixes after October Windows Server updates set a 512 simultaneous Endpoint Lookup call limit that destabilized OWA and email queues on busy 2016-2025 servers. Microsoft says not all systems are affected equally and is investigating.
85% of AI researchers and developers write in PyTorch. Amazon says TorchNeuron so their existing code runs on Trainium chips with one config change and no rewrite, and the library will open-source October 20.
Microsoft fixed a bug in classic Outlook that hid Copilot buttons from licensed users. The client had stopped retrieving required account details from the Outlook profile.
Two pallets from distributor Oderço are missing with no confirmed explanation from the airport, police, or tax authorities.
£270 million ValueLicensing claim against Microsoft advances after the Court of Appeal refused permission to take the second-hand license dispute to the Supreme Court. A 2013 internal deck labeled a Known Adverse Document remains undisclosed.
Weblink International, an Acer subsidiary, has reportedly secured AvePoint agency rights in Taiwan and the Asia-Pacific region to expand its enterprise data governance and AI solutions portfolio.
NVIDIA App version 11.0.9.565 activates an MCP server by default, letting local AI agents launch games, apply graphics settings, start ShadowPlay recordings, and adjust power options. The toggle sits in Settings under Features.
World ID for Zoom is now live for enterprise customers, showing biometric "proof of human" badges after matching an iris scan from the Orb against a live selfie and the participant's video feed.
ICANN chair the body must enhance accountability mechanisms to stay credible as AI reshapes DNS traffic and threats. CEO Kurt Erik Lindqvist called for tighter links between strategy, prioritization, and implementation.
Anthropic opened its fifth Asia-Pacific office in Singapore and signed a memorandum of understanding with the city-state's digital ministry on AI safety, security, evaluation, and adoption.
Tesla's Terafab project has drawn unconfirmed allegations of pricing pressure, demands for sensitive data, and recruitment of Samsung staff amid rising AI chip demand from both Samsung and TSMC.
XPENG G9L reaches 593 km WLTP range and under 4.9 s to 100 km/h in its three-row European version built in Graz. The model adds heated third-row seats and AI front seats with 176 sensors while dropping some two-row luxury features.
SpaceX announced it will acquire US 800MHz low-band spectrum licenses covering up to 14MHz of paired bandwidth from Grain Management. The deal remains subject to FCC approval.
Taiwan-based iBase Solution is expanding from industrial computers and energy storage into liquid-cooled prefabricated modular data centers. The move targets AI infrastructure EPC contracts.
The European Union plans automated measures to speed AI-related incident response while testing Chinese open-weight models for their capabilities and limits.
Hyundai Motor Group is forming an RX Business Strategy Team to oversee its global robotics efforts under the "Robotics Everything" banner and speed up Atlas humanoid mass production.
ByteDance Seed is recruiting 10 researchers in Beijing, Shanghai, and San Jose for its new Alignment & Preparedness department. The roles center on advanced-model safety, AI alignment, and emerging risks.
Tata's Dholera fab now faces customer and shareholder tests as India's semiconductor push broadens. Packaging, chip services, AI hardware and infrastructure investments are accelerating across the domestic ecosystem.
Musk replied to a demo showing an elderly neighbor unable to read Tesla's screen, saying the company will add a large font option to the UI. The current Large text setting, introduced in 2023, already strains some layouts.
Slate's base EV truck has no built-in cellular, so it gets over-the-air updates through the owner's phone: the Slate app downloads the file, a USB transfer takes about a minute, and the truck finishes installing in around 45 minutes, Engadget reports.
Tesla's new Automatic Collision Evasion can take evasive action even when FSD isn't engaged, but only on HW4 cars with a paid FSD subscription switched on, a CleanTechnica writer notes.
Apple plans a retail store reset for Nov. 6, a hint at new Mac release timing, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports.
Minneapolis is considering an ordinance that would require human monitors inside autonomous vehicles, effectively banning driverless operations. San Diego's city council passed a resolution seeking to block Waymo from the airport, while Austin firefighters want dedicated towing protocols for Tesla Cybercabs, which lack steering wheels and pedals.
OnlyFans creators say Meta restricts their Instagram accounts for adult content while allowing its Muse AI agent to sext users in the adults-only app. One performer with over 100,000 followers called the policy unfair.
OpenCode says 1.4% of its Console users, those who had stored their own AI provider API keys there, were hit in an intrusion it links to a distillation attack. Some users on Reddit report unauthorized charges, including €355 on one Anthropic account, Frandroid reports.
OpenAI lists 27 robotics openings as it develops a humanoid robot, with CEO Sam Altman calling its brain a bigger challenge than its body. He told Fortune he expects a cool demo in 2027 but says robots walking the streets are still a few years away.
RTX Spark laptops starting at $2,399 are now available with NVIDIA Blackwell RTX graphics. • Up to 128GB unified memory • Up to 1 petaflop of AI compute • Systems from ASUS, Dell, HP, Lenovo, Microsoft and MSI
A Delaware jury awarded Qualcomm $2 in its licensing dispute with Arm. Arm prevailed on five counts to Qualcomm's two, leaving a five-year royalty freeze that could total billions still undecided.
Austin Robotaxi rides now run 6 a.m. to midnight after the second one-hour extension in two weeks. A six-hour overnight gap remains before 24/7 service.