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Some Google Home Speakers downloading massive amounts of data in the background
The new Google Home Speaker has an issue where it downloads hundreds of gigabytes of data in the background for some owners. Over the past week, several reports have emerged about how the Google Home Speaker appears to be continuously downloading data from company servers. In my case, a Google Home Speaker that has not been used in the past day for voice commands or media streaming consumed 17 GB of data in 24…
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Embedded AI evaluators won’t be an easy solution, Hugging Face’s policy chief says
AI labs have staked their reputations on model benchmarking — the supposedly neutral and accurate system of evaluations that are designed to measure whether one AI product is better than another. However, the methods behind these evaluations are complicated and still maturing, said Irene Solaiman, Hugging Face’s chief policy officer, during a discussion at TechCrunch Disrupt last week. Testing needs to come together into a more consistent science if the industry is to rely…
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Meta tweaks its new terms of service after backlash against scraping
The changes have alarmed publishers and others with business accounts. Meta has tweaked its terms of service for business accounts after a swift backlash against an update scheduled to take effect later this month. The company removed a reference to AI training from its commercial terms, but there are still questions about its ability to scrape the websites, including those of publishers, that have business accounts on the platform. The social media company initially…
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Pennsylvania issues alert on congenital measles—something US hasn't seen for decades
Pennsylvania’s health department issued a health alert Monday as cases of measles in pregnancy and, in turn, cases of congenital measles have continued to increase. Before the current outbreak—which continues to rage across the state—congenital measles cases hadn’t been seen in decades, the department noted in its advisory. The alert included detailed clinical guidance for managing measles exposures and cases during pregnancy as well as cases in newborns. Many doctors have never seen such…
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Smartphones
What’s new in Android’s October 2026 Google System Updates [U]
The monthly “Google System Release Notes” primarily detail what’s new in Play services, Play Store, and Play system update across Android phones/tablets, Wear OS, Google/Android TV, Auto, and PC. Some features apply to end users, while others are aimed at developers. The following first-party apps comprise the “Google System”: To update, open the Settings app > tap your name at the very top for “Google services” (on Pixel) > All services tab > Privacy…
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Apple Buys AI Audio Editing App Samplab
Apple acquired AI audio editing app Samplab in June, according to a notice shared today by the European Commission. Samplab offered a desktop app and plugins for converting audio to MIDI, detecting and editing chords, stem splitting for isolating different parts of a song, and editing notes in polyphonic audio without affecting the timbre of the original. Apple could fold the company's tools into Logic Pro or GarageBand. Logic Pro already has Stem Splitter…
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IT & Science & Technology
Elon Musk’s proposed SpaceX stock giveaway would go into ‘Trump Accounts’
The White House said 60 million of the tax-advantaged accounts for kids were created automatically in October. The White House said 60 million of the tax-advantaged accounts for kids were created automatically in October. President Donald Trump announced this afternoon that Elon Musk’s SpaceX shares for children will be given through Trump Accounts. Musk said earlier today that he would give one of his SpaceX shares to “every kid in America” sometime next year.…
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Why your expensive Wi-Fi 7 router could be delivering slower speeds
Don't tuck your router away in a corner, even if it is a bit of an eyesore. The jump from Wi-Fi 6 and 6E to Wi-Fi 7 promises a significant boost in speed. Depending on your circumstances, it could be around four times faster, if not more. Some estimates pin the number around 46 Gbps, at least in theory. But if you poke around on online forums like Reddit, you'll find a swath of…
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Apps & Logiciels
New App Store chief discusses Apple’s gaming strategy, future of Apple Arcade, more
In an interview with Polygon, Apple’s new head of App Store Worldwide, Carson Oliver, discussed the company’s broader gaming ambitions, the growing number of premium iPhone games, and where Apple Arcade fits into its strategy. Here’s what he said. Apple’s ambitions to be seen as a proper gaming platform owner aren’t exactly new. Over the years, the company has repeatedly attempted to attract major game developers and convince players to take gaming on its…
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Microsoft says AI agents are like insider threats as ‘frontier models can’t be trusted’
Microsoft on Monday introduced new security features designed to protect enterprises from the growing threat of AI agents. The launch comes as Microsoft continues to warn enterprises about the dangers of AI and agents. Perhaps the most notable addition is Guardian Agents, a new feature intended to monitor the AI agents a company uses. Guardian Agents is part of Project Perception, a product introduced in June. Project Perception was Microsoft’s answer to powerful hacking…
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Accessoires
Actualité : Bon plan – Le casque Bluetooth Sony WH-1000XM6 "5 étoiles" à 349,99 €
Les points essentiels pour améliorer la formule du casque audio WH-1000XM5 paraissaient évidents. Pourtant, Sony a choisi d'aller au-delà de ces attentes, visant à propulser le WH-1000XM6 au sommet de la chaîne. Il aura donc fallu attendre le WH-1000XM6 pour que Sony affine véritablement la formule éprouvée du casque audio WH-1000XM4, la cinquième mouture ayant servi de laboratoire pour des expériences en design et sonorité, avec des résultats parfois mitigés. Malgré une finition un…
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Smartphones
Actualité : Bon plan – Le smartphone Samsung Galaxy S25 128 Go "5 étoiles" à 626,39 € (-13%)
Samsung peaufine sa formule avec le Galaxy S25, un smartphone qui mise sur la puissance du Snapdragon 8 Elite et l’intelligence artificielle pour se démarquer. Ces améliorations suffisent-elles à en faire un incontournable ? Alors oui, ce Galaxy S25 a tout d’un S24 amélioré, mais le résultat est là : le millésime 2025 surpasse le précédent. Son format compact, son écran réussi et sa puce surpuissante et économe en énergie en font un modèle…
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Tech News
What does MLO mean on your router and should you enable it?
Multi-link operation is a key part of Wi-Fi 7 routers. Network device manufacturers have made a lot of big promises about Wi-Fi 7 and one of the biggest is the potential of Multi-Link Operation. New to the Wi-Fi 7 standard, MLO is meant to allow routers to connect to multiple frequency bands simultaneously and split your internet traffic between them. In theory, that means faster internet speeds and more stable connections — but in…
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The fossil fuel comeback is here
Data centers are demanding more energy, and the Trump administration is making sure fossil fuels meet the moment. Data centers are demanding more energy, and the Trump administration is making sure fossil fuels meet the moment. The US is building more fossil fuel infrastructure than it has in a decade while renewable energy growth slows down, a new report shows. Electricity demand is also climbing faster than it has in more than a decade…
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DSI en crise : comment rétablir un diagnostic fiable et reprendre la maîtrise de l’IT
Face à la succession d’incidents techniques, aux dérives budgétaires et aux risques liés aux grands projets informatiques, les directions des systèmes d’information doivent faire face à des situations d’urgence permanente. Lorsqu’un service tombe de manière répétée et qu’un progiciel de gestion intégré présente des calendriers intenables, la question centrale consiste à déterminer quelles décisions concrètes prendre pour protéger l’activité, identifier les responsabilités et restaurer la confiance au sein des organisations. Établir un diagnostic lucide…
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CoreWeave’s debt is becoming the whole AI industry’s problem
CoreWeave had a bad week last week. Its bonds slipped into distressed territory by a common definition — when investors demand 1,000 basis points more in yield than they’d get from government bonds. Last Tuesady Chamath “SPAC King” Palihapitiya noticed the distressed debt, and also asked whether the AI buildout was a private credit bubble. Its shares are down more than 20 percent since Tuesday’s close, which is kind of a lot! There even…
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Notifications intelligentes : reprendre le contrôle sans tout désactiver : compétences et organisation
Notifications intelligentes : reprendre le contrôle sans tout désactiver Chaque jour, un smartphone moderne sollicite son propriétaire des dizaines de fois : messages, alertes applicatives, mises à jour, rappels. La réaction la plus courante consiste à tout couper ou à tout subir, deux extrêmes qui épuisent autant qu'ils frustrent. Entre ces deux pôles existe une voie plus exigeante mais plus durable : apprendre à distinguer les rôles que joue chaque notification, à former son…
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Google is giving you more creative control over Gemini Notebook’s video overviews and slides
Credit: Karandeep Singh / Android Authority TL;DR Gemini Notebook is giving users more creative control over Slide Decks and Video Overviews through a feature called “Co-creation.” The platform will now walk the user through the creation flow, allowing them to steer the format and visual style before the final output. Co-creation capabilities will roll out to all users over the upcoming week. Gemini Notebook is a helpful tool for digesting large amounts of information.…
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Wearable
Following $5.7B verdict, Taction wants a cut of iPhone and Apple Watch sales through 2035
Following a historic $5.7 billion patent infringement verdict against Apple, Taction Technology is now seeking additional damages, interest, and ongoing royalties on future iPhone and Apple Watch sales. Here are the details. Late last month, a US jury found that Apple’s Taptic Engine infringed on two patents held by Taction Technology, awarding $5.7 billion in damages. Apple strongly disputed the verdict, arguing that its technology was fundamentally different from Taction’s, and said it would…
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EFF's Privacy Badger Anti-Tracking Extension Expands to Safari
The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) today announced the launch of Privacy Badger for Safari on macOS. The free browser extension allows Safari users to block ad trackers to prevent companies from spying on your web browsing and tracking you across the web. Privacy Badger has been available on other platforms like Chrome, Edge, and Firefox, but it is new to Safari. It requires Safari 26.5 or later. The EFF says Privacy Browser can automatically…
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I tried a $99 plug that promises to track your car and send help when needed — without selling your data
The Miles Plug adds crash detection, roadside help, location tracking, and a warning-light decoder to your car for as low as $11 a month. My 15-year-old daughter just got her learner’s permit, so when I was pitched a new gadget tailored to teen drivers, I was intrigued. The Miles Plug is a small device that plugs into your car’s OBD-II port and monitors location, driving habits, and vehicle health, along with emergency accident response…
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Smartphones
Best iPhone 18 Pro accessories: Solid-state power banks, MagSafe, chargers, more
The iPhone 18 Pro has arrived and the Duo will very soon as well, so let’s scope out some notable accessory pickups to elevate the experience. From safety and reliability-focused Qi2 Solid-State Power Banks and our favorite Find My add-ons, to the best 3-in-1 MagSafe charging stations, CarPlay accessories, and wall adapters to max your charging speeds, all of that and more awaits below with more on the way soon, as well as our…
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Russian spacecraft maneuvers in "extreme proximity" to satellite used by Ukraine
A Russian military satellite maneuvered in “extreme proximity” of a commercial Earth-imaging satellite in recent days in the first known example an unsanctioned rendezvous in low-Earth orbit, according to the orbital intelligence company LeoLabs. The Russian spacecraft, Kosmos 2612, “conducted a deliberate series of maneuvers toward ICEYE-X36, a US-operated commercial imaging satellite,” LeoLabs said. “Kosmos 2612 closed from hundreds of kilometers away to extreme proximity to ICEYE-X36. It then maneuvered around ICEYE-X36, remained nearby…
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OVHcloud alerte ses clients : changez tous les secrets stockés sur votre PC
Si vous avez installé ou mis à jour l’outil en ligne de commande d’OVHcloud ce lundi 19 octobre, partez du principe que vos mots de passe et vos clés d’accès ont pu fuiter. Dans un message publié sur X, Octave Klaba, fondateur et président de l’hébergeur roubaisien, a confirmé qu’un pirate avait piégé la version mise en ligne à 14 h 47 sur GitHub. Le programme ajouté fouillait le disque de la machine pour…
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