FBI blames North Korea for $6.3 billion Binance crypto heist on October 29
The FBI attributed the record-breaking exchange theft to actors it tracks as TraderTraitor, who allegedly began converting stolen tokens.
The Verge · +14 outlets
California law lets children of family vloggers force removal of footage of them at 18
Senate Bill 1247 gives adults who appeared in family vlogs as minors the right to demand takedowns, a first-of-its-kind limit on parental content monetization.
Tubefilter · +3 outlets
Bloomberg: music industry faces a $20 billion problem in public markets
The report examines why music assets have struggled to hold value as publicly traded investments.
Bloomberg · +2 outlets
AO3 could stay offline up to four weeks after security incident; no fanworks deleted
The Archive of Our Own said usernames, emails, IP addresses and hashed passwords may have been accessed in the breach.
Dexerto · +13 outlets
Anthropic adds Claude Code rule barring recreations of existing games
The quiet policy change blocks generation of specific existing titles while still permitting original games and genre work.
Dexerto · +7 outlets
California Prop 45 could give data centers a loophole around public scrutiny, advocates warn
The ballot measure pitched as a fast track for essential infrastructure would shorten timelines for energy-related projects.
The Verge · +14 outlets
FBI warns trading card shops after thieves use stolen credit cards to buy Pokemon cards
Seven New Jersey stores were targeted in a scheme that exploits the resale value of rare collectible cards.
Dexerto · +5 outlets
YouTube restores monetization for true crime channel EWU days after removal
EWU was reinstated into the YouTube Partner Program after being demonetized for violating content restrictions.
Dexerto
Dead by Daylight studio responds to backlash over free DLC gift to streamer TheBurntPeanut
Behaviour Interactive drew player criticism for giving a popular Twitch streamer complimentary DLC during a livestream.
Dexerto
Rockstar reportedly partnering with Travis Scott and Nike on $130 GTA 6 sneakers
The reported collection would arrive alongside the game's launch, extending Rockstar's merchandising push.
Dexerto · +2 outlets
Playable version of canceled Portal prequel F-Stop leaked online
Leakers assembled the build largely from assets in the 12-terabyte leak released in August, adding source code and map data later.
The Verge · +13 outlets
Flock Safety keeps ignoring city requests to cancel surveillance contracts
Plymouth, Minnesota voted to terminate its contract in September but found the process difficult, mirroring experiences elsewhere.
The Verge · +7 outlets
Jackery launches Explorer 100D, its smallest portable power station, with LFP batteries
The unit uses lithium iron phosphate chemistry the company introduced in 2023, trading capacity for portability.
The Verge · +9 outlets
NASA looks to commercial space industry to extend Hubble's life
The telescope is in no immediate danger but is expected to reenter the atmosphere in the early to mid 2030s without intervention.
The Verge · +14 outlets
Influencer indicted over alleged $4 million food stamp fraud scheme
The social media figure, known for flaunting private jets, was arrested over alleged theft from a federal food assistance program.
Dexerto · +14 outlets
The Verge: new Zelda and GTA releases reflect a games industry that no longer exists
The Stepback column argues the economics and cadence behind blockbuster game development have fundamentally shifted.
The Verge
7-Eleven produces micro K-drama to promote new food items
The brand's short-form series follows two classmates drawn together on late-night convenience store runs.
Tubefilter
Apple HomeView code hints at coming security camera features
Strings in the HomeView 27.2 software describe motion detection, live streaming and recording, suggesting a security camera mode.
The Verge