FBI attributes $6.3 billion Binance crypto heist to North Korea; Binance CEO says 90% of assets replenished
The October 29 hack is one of the largest crypto thefts on record, and the FBI's attribution to state-linked actors raises national security stakes for exchange
The Verge · +13 outlets
Emmy Awards move to streaming as Prime Video and TV Academy sign six-year deal
The deal puts TV's top awards show on a streaming platform, the latest shift of major live events away from traditional broadcast.
The Hollywood Reporter · +14 outlets
California law lets children of family vloggers force removal of footage of them
The law creates a takedown right for minors featured in monetized family content, a first-of-its-kind check on the family vlogging economy.
Tubefilter · +3 outlets
Instagram tests new long-form features as Adam Mosseri posts first try
Meta's Instagram chief publicly testing long-form video signals a possible push into formats dominated by YouTube and TikTok.
The Verge · +14 outlets
YouTube restores monetization for true crime channel EWU days after removal
The reversal highlights continuing tension over how YouTube enforces ad-friendly content rules on popular true crime channels.
Dexerto
Music industry faces a $20 billion public market problem
The report examines why music catalogs and companies have struggled to win over public investors despite record streaming revenue.
Bloomberg · +4 outlets
Flock Safety keeps ignoring cities' requests to cancel contracts, report finds
Cities trying to exit contracts with the license plate surveillance vendor report difficulty terminating deals, feeding scrutiny of automated policing tech.
The Verge · +3 outlets
California's Proposition 45 could create a data center loophole, advocates warn
Environmental groups say the ballot measure's fast-track for essential infrastructure may let data center developers avoid public review.
The Verge · +2 outlets
NASA seeks commercial space partners to rescue the Hubble telescope
Hubble's orbit is decaying and the agency is exploring whether private space firms can help extend the observatory's life.
The Verge · +12 outlets
Apple HomePod Mini 2 hands-on: chip bump and Siri upgrades, but one disappointment
The $149 refresh is Apple's first update to its entry smart speaker in six years, aimed at shoring up its smart home lineup.
The Verge · +9 outlets
Playable version of canceled Portal prequel F-Stop leaks
Leakers assembled the build from assets in a massive Valve leak, reviving interest in a project shelved years ago.
The Verge · +14 outlets
Acer to bring Predator gaming handheld to the US for the first time
Acer's US debut in the handheld PC category intensifies competition with Steam Deck and ROG Ally.
The Verge · +14 outlets
Apple HomeView code hints at security camera features for smart home hub
Strings found in HomeView 27.2 suggest Apple may add motion detection, live streaming, and recording to its smart home device.
The Verge · +14 outlets
Billboards around the globe were hacked to show porn.
The hacked digital billboards raise questions about security of networked outdoor advertising infrastructure.
The Verge · +14 outlets
Fortnite adds limited reward that makes the entire Item Shop free for 14 days
The rare reward with usage limits shows Epic experimenting with in-game monetization giveaways to drive engagement.
Dexerto · +5 outlets
New Zelda and GTA releases reflect a games industry that no longer exists
The column argues blockbuster development cycles have become unsustainable given today's costs and expectations.
The Verge · +14 outlets
Windows 11 tests new shortcuts for Xbox gaming mode and search
The preview shows Microsoft tightening integration between Windows and Xbox as it courts handheld and gaming PCs.
The Verge · +1 outlets
Judge dismisses Trump lawsuit against Wall Street Journal over Epstein story
The ruling removes one legal threat against the paper tied to its Epstein reporting.
The Hollywood Reporter