South Korea's Financial Supervisory Service has identified 28 IP addresses in 12 countries linked to recent hacking attacks on Korean financial institutions. Shinhan Bank and Hana Bank reported customer data leaks, while Woori Bank and NH Nonghyup Bank blocked unauthorized access.
Yonhap News reported that South Korea has transferred $2.4 billion to the U.S. for a Texas gas-fired power plant tied to AI data centers, while Alaska LNG plans remain under review.
Samsung Electro-Mechanics has signed a 290 billion-won contract to supply AI server MLCCs to an undisclosed global company from January to December 2027, its sixth long-term AI component supply agreement this year.
Google now lets users view, edit and collaborate on Markdown files inside Google Docs and Drive without converting them into the Doc format first.
Report says North Richland Hills, Texas, quoted a $2.3 million fee for public records on Flock's AI camera system.
Dutch cybersecurity startup Hadrian has raised $40m as investors bet AI-powered cyberattacks will accelerate, while a separate Sifted report asks whether training frontier AI in the UK is illegal.
The World Bank raised its East Asia and Pacific growth forecast to 4.5% on AI-related exports, while warning that the region's reliance on the AI boom leaves it vulnerable to a tech spending reversal.
An international study has found sharp increases in early-onset cancers in England, the United States and the Netherlands, with prostate cancer among under-50s in England quadrupling since 2001. Researchers link the trend to obesity, poor diet, inactivity and better detection.
OpenAI will add invisible watermarks to eligible ChatGPT and Codex text in Europe under the EU AI Act, with a detector limited to researchers and opt-in API access globally.
MacRumors reports Apple plans another round of product unveilings in the final week of October, after a rumored Oct. 13 event for a smart home hub, HomePod mini and Apple TV.
Utah has authorized Nolla Health to pilot AI-issued acne prescriptions under a phased physician oversight program.
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung ordered government personnel and resources to minimize damage from a series of hacking attacks on financial firms, as police launched an investigation and the financial watchdog identified 19 IP addresses abroad linked to the attacks.
LG components will be tested aboard South Korea's Nuri rocket, set for its fifth launch Wednesday from the Naro Space Center.
Best Buy has cut the Razer Kishi Ultra to $104.99, a $45 clearance discount, TechRadar reported.
OpenAI will apologize again to Australia over a Medicare hack as artists warn AI copyright changes could hurt creators.
South Korea's PM calls for a security overhaul after bank cyberattacks; police open a probe into customer data leaks.
Engadget reports that foldable phone users should avoid closing inner screens on keys, coins, cards, dirt or sand, avoid pressing hard or using unapproved protectors, and treat folding-lifespan claims as benchmarks rather than guarantees.
Ghost AI, led by 19-year-old CEO Zain Javaid, has raised $11 million led by Andreessen Horowitz to build Core, a $3,499 local computer for running personal AI agents.
Reflection AI has introduced Beam, a 501-billion-parameter open-source language model trained on Nvidia GB300 systems. The U.S. startup says Beam can rival larger open-source models while using less hardware.
Apple is accepting iPhone Duo apps built with Xcode 27.1, which adds an App Store badge. Duo screenshots become mandatory in April 2027.
Nokia CEO Justin Hotard told CNBC that data centers could be built twice as fast without supply constraints, saying the AI buildout remains in its early days. Nokia shares have risen about 130% over the past year as the company pivots to AI infrastructure.
TechRadar's Matt Bolton says the JBL Go 5 has become his favorite small Bluetooth speaker after three months of shower use and is now a stronger recommendation after a price cut.
Amazon has cut the HP Smart Tank 5003 ink tank printer to $150, its lowest price yet, ahead of October Prime Day. The Prime-only deal includes three years of free ink and targets home users seeking low-cost cartridge-free printing.
The US Nuclear Regulatory Commission has approved TVA's construction permit for a 300MW BWRX-300 small modular reactor at Clinch River, as rising AI infrastructure demand pushes utilities toward steady nuclear power. The unit still needs another license before generating electricity, while the same design is proposed in the UK, Canada and Texas.