Alibaba's Qwen AI caught trying to contact server in China
But there's not much evidence this is anything more than echoes of unsanitized training data
Why Anthropic’s IPO Prospectus Is Missing So Many Key Figures
Anthropic’s S-1 filing is hundreds of pages long—and it leaves out quite a few financial details. “Anthropic owes investors more information,” one analyst tells WIRED.
Former pentester used ARTEX AI to steal 8.2 million data records
South Korean police identified seven suspects linked to a cybercrime operation that breached more than 90 organizations in the country, with ARTEX AI pentesting framework used in most of the attacks. [...]
Watch out, YouTube — Instagram goes from short-form to 90-minute videos
After years in which every social platform (even LinkedIn!) aggressively pursued short-form video, this is a notable shift in strategy for Instagram.
Apple addressed at least 329 unique security vulnerabilities across today’s system updates
Apple has updated its security releases page with details of the vulnerabilities addressed in today’s updates to iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, tvOS, visionOS, and Safari. Here are the details. more…
OpenAI launches GPT-6.1 Terra with 3x faster AI agents, 50% lower pricing
OpenAI has launched GPT-6.1 Terra, a new model focused on computer use, visual reasoning, coding, and everyday work, while costing significantly less than its larger models. [...]
LiteLLM supply chain attack started with an exposed master key
A 'strong illustration of the risks associated with failing to rotate a potentially exposed key'
Best Dyson Vacuum Deals for Dyson Week 2026
The powerful Dyson V16 Piston Animal and other Dyson vacuums and tools are discounted until Halloween.
Worms mate in man's eyes, get plucked out right before larvae burst out
Case study gives a whole new meaning to "bedroom eyes."
From iPhone Duo to Mac, Craft shows what a native productivity app can do
It’s been a busy fall for Apple. iOS and macOS 27 arrived in September, iPhone Duo went on sale just a few days ago, and more Mac announcements are expected later this week. Between the new software and hardware, there’s plenty for Apple users to explore. Of all these announcements, the iPhone Du...
Meet the real-life Scottish surgeon who inspired Sherlock Holmes
Lindsey Fitzharris chats with Ars about her new book, Sleuth-Hound: The Case of the Real Sherlock Holmes.
Anker’s Halloween Sale Takes 20% Off Our Favorite Chargers and Power Banks
Avoid the scariest thing this Halloween (your phone at 1 percent) with Anker's 20 percent off sale on all charging gear.
Apple releases iOS and macOS 27.2 with new Siri AI features, new Music logo
Included is the ability to limit which applications Siri can directly access.
Microsoft offers parachutes to 60k employees if they jump by the end of the year
Voluntary exit offer extended to about one-quarter of existing Softies
Apple adds more Siri AI tools in its 27.2 system updates, out today
Apple has rolled out software updates for all its platforms today.
Apple AirTags (2nd Gen) Are on Sale for 20% Off Right Now
Track down your suitcase, car keys, and other essentials with this $23 Bluetooth tracker.
Apple raises trade-in values for iPads and Macs, with increases of up to $365
Apple today updated its trade-in values for iPads and Macs, marking the second time in two months that the company has increased payouts for both product categories. Here are the details. more…
Apple announces Siri AI will expand to these new languages soon
Today in iOS 27.2, Siri AI added several new features and expanded to five new languages. And alongside the launch, Apple announced four more Siri AI languages coming soon. more…
DreamHost forces password resets in ongoing "incident"
DreamHost has forced password resets for email and FTP/SFTP users following an incident that disrupted connections to the File Manager interface. [...]
Uh-oh, it sounds like the iPhone Duo keeps cracking and users aren’t happy about it
A small number of early adopters of the much-hyped new foldable phone from Apple have complained of screens cracking.