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• James Comey indicted over Instagram seashell photo that allegedly threatened Trump (theverge.com)
  The US Department of Justice has indicted former FBI director James Comey for a photo of seashells that allegedly contained a threat to Pre…
• Microsoft may have an audio-to-image generator in the works, new patent shows (zdnet.com)
  Your meetings could soon be enhanced with live image generation.
• Good morning Friday (arstechnica.com)
  Links to make your day more pleasant: Apple dropping Virex in .Mac, Apple …
• Denuvo DRM reportedly “fully” bypassed or cracked. (theverge.com)
  The video game piracy community is claiming Denuvo’s anti-piracy software can now be cracked or bypassed on every title that uses it, as Te…
• Why this lightweight Linux distro won't win any popularity contests but is perfect for power users (zdnet.com)
  AntiX is a systemd-free Linux live CD distribution based on Debian Stable for Intel-AMD x86 compatible systems that runs blazing fast and o…
• Apple to counter new Meta products with its own cheaper headset (zdnet.com)
  With Vision Pro appealing mostly to developers and enthusiasts, a new Bloomberg report says Apple is recalibrating its strategy for future…
• Microsoft says it won't "fix" IE pop-up spoof (arstechnica.com)
  Phishers and malicious users alike have found a "flaw" with IE that Microsoft …
• Elon Musk appeared more petty than prepared (theverge.com)
  In his opening testimony against Sam Altman, Musk wasn’t his own best witness. Instead, we got unfocused testimony about Musk’s other compa…
• Senators back municipal broadband (arstechnica.com)
  In the face of opposition from the telecom industry, some US senators are …
• Can AI and automation properly manage the growing threats to the cybersecurity landscape? (zdnet.com)
  While generative AI has been useful in detecting cybersecurity threats, AI is increasingly becoming a helpful tool for hackers and cybercri…
• Prime Video subscribers can soon watch Apple TV+ shows - Android users, rejoice (zdnet.com)
  Apple's streaming service will be available later this month as an add-on to Amazon's Prime Video content.
• One of the most reliable power banks I've tested is also one of the most affordable (zdnet.com)
  Ugreen's new Nexode 20,000mAh battery bank is one of the most premium accessories I've tested, and it's currently on sale at Amazon for $70.
• Conspiracy videos about the WHCD shooting keep rolling in (theverge.com)
  Conspiracy-minded content creators are having a field day with the White House Correspondents’ dinner shooting.
• Internet Archive's Wayback Machine is back up after data breach - with a catch (zdnet.com)
  The site is accessible but with a few limitations. Here's why.
• Windows AntiSpyware updated (arstechnica.com)
  Get your ice-cold Windows AntiSpyware update right here!
• CD piracy is rampant, but legal downloading is on the rise (arstechnica.com)
  A new recording industry study says CD piracy is rampant, with one third of …
• My favorite iOS 18 feature stops me from being car sick - here's how to test it for yourself (zdnet.com)
  I used to find it rather hard to look at my iPhone when I was in the car's co-pilot seat. But not anymore!
• Adobe releases more AI magic for Creative Cloud users at Max 2024 (zdnet.com)
  Adobe's new AI features for Photoshop and Premiere help you remove distractions, expand videos, and seamlessly generate new footage. Here's…
• Adobe's free AI video generator is here - how to try it out (zdnet.com)
  Adobe has launched its Firefly Video Model ahead of Meta, Google, and OpenAI's competitor generators.
• Steam now lets you manage downloads on remote devices. (theverge.com)
  It’s part of a big update Valve released for Steam. The update also includes gamepad improvements like a “low battery level toast” and a ba…
• WebObjects updated to 5.3 (arstechnica.com)
  In news that may not be relevant to most people, WebObjects was updated to …
• Why this versatile air pump is my new must-have for traveling (zdnet.com)
  The AstroAI Dual Motor's tire inflator can continuously operate for up to 15 minutes, inflating a flat tire from 0 to 36 PSI in around five…
• +The Ninja Creami Ice Cream Maker is still $30 off after October Prime Day (zdnet.com)
  Want to make all your frozen desserts and smoothies at home? October Prime Day has ended, but the Ninja Creami is still $30 off right now.
• General Motors is adding Gemini to four million cars (theverge.com)
  General Motors is planning to bring Google’s Gemini AI assistant to around four million vehicles across the US.
• iTunes phone real soon now? (arstechnica.com)
  Gizmodo and Engadget are both reporting that Motorola's iTunes phone is really …
• Tesla heralds 'unsupervised' self-driving AI by 2027, but skeptics abound (zdnet.com)
  During a robotic taxi demonstration, Elon Musk says the fully autonomous car will drive while you sleep.
• Change these 5 settings to make your Echo Show less annoying (zdnet.com)
  Although I love my Amazon Echo Show, some of its smart display behaviors can be distracting, even triggering. If you feel the same, try the…
• A Japanese toilet maker is flush with AI cash. (theverge.com)
  Toto’s high-precision ceramics business is set to account for more than half of the company’s operating profit for the first time in the fi…
• Study: Oura surpasses Apple Watch and Fitbit in sleep tracking accuracy (zdnet.com)
  The popular smart ring tested favorably when compared to medical-grade sleep assessment technology, according to the Oura-funded research.
• Forbes says Apple wins in May (arstechnica.com)
  At long last the numbers are showing what that Zealot down the street with the …
• GitHub rushed to fix a critical vulnerability in less than six hours (theverge.com)
  A critical remote code execution vulnerability was discovered using an AI model and patched within hours.
• MSN to can spam with Sender ID (arstechnica.com)
  In an effort to combat spam, MSN will step up pressure on ISPs to incorporate …
• Google says Pixel Watch users won't see a fixed WearOS 5 any time soon (zdnet.com)
  Google does offer a couple of potential fixes for the blank screen issue, but one involves resetting your watch to factory settings.
• Save $1,000 versus iPad Pro with this iPad and keyboard case combo (zdnet.com)
  Buying the standard iPad and one of these ZDNET-recommended cases can save you big money compared to paying for a high-end iPad Air or Pro…
• The best Prime Day headphone deals you can still shop (zdnet.com)
  Amazon's October Prime Day may be officially over, but these headphone deals from Apple, Sony, Bose, and Beats are still available.
• Fidelity breach exposed the personal data of 77,000 customers - what to do if you're affected (zdnet.com)
  The investment giant is offering those impacted 24 months of free credit monitoring to help them check for any unusual activity.
• DC.Ars: Team Hard Cider and Find-A-Drug (arstechnica.com)
  This edition of DC.Ars highlights Team Hard Cider and its project, Find-A-Drug …
• China freezes new robotaxi licenses after Baidu chaos (theverge.com)
  Dozens of Baidu’s Apollo Go robotaxis froze in traffic last month, sparking alarm in Beijing, Bloomberg reports.
• Windows 11 24H2 update plagued by file scanner bug - over and over again (zdnet.com)
  The glitch causes the System File Checker tool to report that certain files are corrupted even if they're not.
• Meta is failing to keep kids off Facebook and Instagram, rules EU (theverge.com)
  A preliminary ruling found Meta is breaching Europe’s Digital Services Act (DSA) rules by failing to prevent children under 13 from using F…
• Video game violence and the brain (arstechnica.com)
  A new study tries to map the relationship between simulated violence and …
• ChatGPT's productivity upgrade and your new AI coworkers (zdnet.com)
  The exponential growth of AI assistants -- from ChatGPT to full-blown agentic systems -- rule the Innovation Index this week. Here's what t…
• Do you talk to Alexa in your sleep? Here's how to check (zdnet.com)
  Learn how Alexa's voice activity history reveals whether you are oversleeping your alarms and find the hidden data Alexa keeps on your morn…
• Do not build the Torment Nexus. (theverge.com)
  Even — especially? — when it’s shaped like a frog. tomatocactus: > They built the torment nexus from the famous sci fi novel “do not build…
• Wow, Rare still exists? (arstechnica.com)
  Conker is released. Has Microsoft gotten their money's worth?
• Where AI avatars are at your service 24/7 (zdnet.com)
  In South Korea, DeepBrain AI's hyper-realistic avatars are playing a variety of roles - store clerk, bank teller, tutor, even financial ana…
• How to use Gemini to generate higher-quality AI images now - for free (zdnet.com)
  Upgrading its capabilities to Imagen 3, Google Gemini's new skills are accessible to both free and paid users. Here are 3 ways to try them…
• Serf's up! The Pentagon, the TSA (again), and today's SCOTUS decision (arstechnica.com)
  The Pentagon wants to build a student database, the TSA faces proof that they …
• Best October Prime Day TV deals still available: Last chance to save up to $2,000 (zdnet.com)
  Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days may be over, but you can still save up to $2,000 on TVs from brands like Samsung, TCL, Sony, and more.
• A whole Galaxy just for France. (theverge.com)
  Samsung has announced the Galaxy Book 6 Edge, but so far only for France. There’s no price for the slim laptop yet, which will launch in ea…