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* Researchers find a standardized SIM command is exposed on nine of 26 tested devices and used it to achieve code execution on a commercial EV charger * The exposure is concentrated in machine-to-machine hardware rather than phones, affecting six of eight cellular modules but only three of 18 handsets, with no
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Save on smart lights, spooky decor, outdoor plugs and other festive finds before October rolls around. Halloween will be here before you know it, and some of the best decorations and smart home gadgets are already on sale. Whether you’re planning a haunted front yard, a pumpkin-lit porch or
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Internet of Things (IoT) specialist Quectel has announced a pair of new cellular "smart modules," one designed for premium 4G LTE devices and the other for entry-level 5G NR designs: the SH602FA and SE505FE, both compatible with Google's Android 16 operating system. "With the SH602FA
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* MGI Engineering unveils cruise missile-like drone system, capable of speeds of 466 MPH and designed to operate autonomously in GPS blocked environments * The TigerShark can carry a 300 kg payload, with a range of 900 km * Parent company MGI Engineering has worked with Formula 1 teams, Formula E cars, and
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Real-time streaming pipelines are the operational backbone of modern enterprises, continuously processing everything from customer support interactions to transaction logs. Traditionally, streaming DAGs are static; once deployed, their processing logic and execution paths are fixed. However, by integrating generative AI agents, we can move beyond static logic to adaptive execution.
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* Heights Finance breach exposed sensitive customer data via a compromised third‑party cloud platform * Stolen records included contact details, financial info, and government identifiers * Over 700,000 Texans affected; company offers credit monitoring and identity protection US loan company Heights Finance has revealed it suffered a cyberattack earlier in 2026
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The best kind of home security can handle multiple tasks at once (take a look at my Aqara P100 sensor review to see what I mean). That’s why I like to see security devices that can perform additional tasks beyond watching for break-ins. Sometimes that’s AI technology that
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* Hacker “TheHatman” claims to have stolen millions of Azure/Entra employee records from major firms * Data includes names, emails, job titles, privileged accounts; risks include impersonation and fraud * Victims dispute scope, but researchers say infostealer‑based theft makes the leaks likely authentic A cybercriminal is selling millions of user records
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One of the best things my smart home does is help me care for my pets, and security cameras are particularly useful for keeping track of my many critters. But the barrage of notifications they send often means I miss important ones. So, when Google announced its new Pet Memory
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* Pokémon Center UK orders disrupted after CEVA Logistics cyberattack on July 30 2026 * Customer names, addresses, emails, and order details likely exposed, but accounts and payments safe * Around a dozen organizations confirmed affected; no group has claimed responsibility yet Customers who recently ordered their favorite Pikachu toy from Pokémon Center
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pros and cons * Lots of shade styles in tons of colors, designs, and patterns. * Installation is easy and Bluetooth pairing is simple. * Choose between drill or no-drill installs, and control from your phone or a remote. * The shades are custom, so they may take a while to ship. * Different shade
