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iOS 18.7.11 Fixes an Exploited Flaw on Older iPhones
Apple's October 26 update brings a fix for an exploited CoreGraphics bug to the iPhone XS, XS Max and XR.
Crypto.com Perpetual Futures Reach US Traders, Up to 5x
Eligible US users can now trade crypto perps with up to 5x leverage through Crypto.com's app and exchange.
Intel Classiq Acquisition: Quantum Software Joins Spin Qubits
Intel agreed to buy quantum software firm Classiq. The deal needs approvals and should close in the first half of 2027.
AI
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Deezer AI Music Toggle Will Hide Fully AI-Generated Tracks
Deezer says a new setting will remove fully AI-generated music from search, globally before the end of 2026.
ICO: 10 AI Developers Make Data Protection Changes
The UK regulator names ten AI developers that made or promised privacy changes and opens a review of AI agents.
Fintech
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Splitit World Mastercard Plans Automatic Installments
A planned bank-branded card that splits purchases above a threshold you set into monthly payments.
Samsung Wallet USDC Transfers Planned for Late October
Eligible U.S. Galaxy users will get wallet and bank transfer routes, with different fees and requirements.
Crypto
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Solana 200ms Slot Time Goes Live on Mainnet, Finishing SIMD-0525
Solana's 200ms slot time went live on mainnet on October 9, halving the network's original 400ms target.
Shielded Labs Launches Epoch for Post-Quantum Zcash Cryptography
Shielded Labs plans formally verified post-quantum cryptography for Zcash, with an implementation targeted for end-2027.
Software
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Google Meet Now Uses Post-Quantum Cryptography for Calls
Google Meet calls now get post-quantum encryption on the web and room hardware, with no setting to switch on.
Apple Will Tighten macOS Full Disk Access, Citing AI Agents
Apple says granting an app access to everything on a Mac will require very explicit user action. It has not said when.
Tech
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Rutgers and IBM Test Quantum Feedback Control on 100 Qubits
On an IBM Heron processor, mid-circuit checks and resets pushed a 100-qubit chain from chaos to control.
Fermilab Study Ties Uneven Qubit Performance to Fabrication Details
A blinded study of 22 qubits links up to a twofold performance spread to three fabrication details.
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What Is RCS Messaging? Features, Fallbacks and Encryption
RCS brings app-like features to phone messaging, but support, encryption and SMS fallback still vary by conversation.
What Is a Credit Freeze? How It Stops New Accounts in Your Name
A credit freeze blocks new lenders from your US credit file. It is free, does not hurt your score and can be lifted.
Self-Custody Crypto Cards: How Spending From Your Wallet Works
A self-custody crypto card spends tokens from your own wallet. See how approvals, conversion, fees and KYC work.
What Is C2PA? How Content Credentials Show a File's History
C2PA Content Credentials record how a file was made and edited. They can be stripped and do not prove a scene is true.
What Is Wi-Fi 7? Channels, MLO and Real-World Limits
Wi-Fi 7 adds wider channels and multi-link operation, but devices, spectrum and backhaul still set the result.
What Is a Virtual Card Number? How It Protects Your Card
A virtual card number replaces your physical card details online. Learn where it works, its limits and how to lock it.
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