Apple to limit Mac full disk access, citing 'substantial' risk from AI agents
Apple says broad third-party data access, including by AI agents, creates new privacy risks, prompting new controls for Mac users.
The Verge · +14 outlets
Nvidia briefly hits first record since May as market value nears $6 trillion
The intraday high follows a two-month selloff that erased more than $1 trillion of value, signaling renewed investor appetite for AI chip stocks.
Bloomberg · +6 outlets
Man charged with smuggling $300 million of Nvidia AI chips to China
The California arrest is one of the largest US export-control enforcement actions tied to advanced AI hardware.
Bloomberg · +14 outlets
Hackers breached propulsion system of US-bound oil supertanker, FBI finds
Investigators found hackers accessed the tanker's propulsion controls near the Texas coast, an unusual maritime cyberattack case.
Bloomberg · +7 outlets
Paramount backer says Warner merger is about growth, not cuts, calls David Ellison Hollywood's future
Paramount's financial backer is publicly framing the Warner deal as expansionary as the merger faces regulatory and industry scrutiny.
Deadline · +1 outlets
Lockheed Martin taps OpenAI and 55 language models for F-35 and weapons work
The defense contractor is applying a model-agnostic AI approach across operations and autonomous systems from its Skunk Works unit.
Bloomberg · +1 outlets
Google raises budget Pixel 10a price to $599, citing memory costs
The $100 increase on a seven-month-old midrange phone shows rising memory prices feeding through to consumer device pricing.
Bloomberg · +4 outlets
OpenAI's Dots agent platform arrives as business-first software at $100+ per month
Dots competes directly with Meta's Muse but is positioned for enterprise use, at least initially, according to early hands-on coverage.
The Verge · +1 outlets
Meta open sources code for building Muse AI gadgets
Developers can now build third-party devices around Meta's Muse AI agent, extending the company's push into ambient AI hardware.
The Verge · +14 outlets
Netflix pivots away from prestige film and TV deals with top directors
The streamer is winding down parts of multiyear production pacts with directors such as David Fincher and Shawn Levy, shifting strategy.
The Verge · +1 outlets
Taiwan foreign minister to visit Arizona to deepen economic ties
The trip includes meetings with semiconductor companies as Taipei looks to strengthen US economic and chip supply links.
Bloomberg · +14 outlets
Live Nation backs creator economy startup Creator Nation
The live events giant is moving into creator-focused ventures, a sign of continued consolidation between entertainment and creator platforms.
The Hollywood Reporter · +12 outlets
Apple says AT&T glitch on iPhone 18 Pro Max requires device replacements
A bug that knocked out cellular service affects a small number of AT&T customers who recently upgraded, Apple said.
Bloomberg · +14 outlets
German army to begin training with new attack drones in November
Startups Helsing and Stark Defence are on track with drone development as European militaries accelerate unmanned weapons programs.
Bloomberg · +14 outlets
Big Pharma's China deal spree grows with tie-up worth up to $7.8 billion
The latest licensing deal extends a run of Western pharmaceutical companies buying into Chinese drug pipelines.
CNBC · +1 outlets
US military hackers face up to $12,000 a year in incentive pay cuts
The pay overhaul for offensive and defensive cyber troops has drawn objections from within the ranks.
Bloomberg · +1 outlets
Rivian Q3 deliveries rise as R2 ramp pays off
Rivian reported 19,751 vehicles produced and 19,248 delivered in the quarter as its more affordable R2 model gains traction.
The Verge · +1 outlets
Fortem raises $50 million Series B with Lockheed Martin backing for counter-drone push
The funding supports expanded manufacturing and bookings for counter-drone systems as defense demand for drone defense grows.
Bloomberg · +1 outlets