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Apple tightens macOS full-disk access to curb AI agent misuse
Apple is changing macOS privacy settings after a columnist said Meta's AI agent Muse referenced his Apple Messages without permission.
Apple is changing macOS privacy settings after a columnist said Meta's AI agent Muse referenced his Apple Messages without permission.
South Korean newspapers on Oct. 3 led with suspected AI-linked bank hacking, a report that Samsung will triple HBM prices next year, and the start of a new investigation agency as the prosecution service is scaled down.
Apple confirms AT&T bug on some iPhone 18 Pro Max units; updates aim to prevent it, but affected phones need replacement.
Apple will replace iPhone 18 Pro Max handsets free of charge if they have already lost cellular service on AT&T, and says two new software updates should keep the problem from hitting other units.
TechRadar reports AI-driven semiconductor demand has made processors as expensive as panels in small TVs, with memory and Wi-Fi module prices surging and shortages expected through 2027.
FieldAI reportedly seeks $700M at a $10B valuation, five times its value last August, for its map-free robotics AI.
Meta introduced Muse Gadgets, an open-source project for building hardware that connects to its Muse AI agent, and is giving away 5,000 Home Link devices to subscribers.
DoorDash unveiled a six-propeller drone for a Northern California trial, aiming at sub-five-minute average deliveries.
TechRadar reports that Donald Trump's surprise “SI” announcement triggered a domain gold rush, with interest in Super Intelligence domain names from Melania Trump's birth country rising more than 100-fold. The supplied report text does not include further details about the announcement or the data.
Senator Bernie Sanders introduces the Ban Flock Act to bar federal agencies from using automatic license plate readers or accessing data from local police and private companies.
The U.S. and Royal navies fired an American Mk 48 heavyweight torpedo from the British XV Excalibur uncrewed submarine in Scotland, completing Project Broadsword's first weapon integration test and opening the way for Project CUTLASS.
AI Ataraxos beat Stratego champion Pim Niemeijer 15-1 with four draws, using a belief model and efficient self-play.
TechRadar's October 3, 2026 guides give answers for NYT Connections #1210, Quordle #1713 and NYT Strands #944.
TechRadar's review of the TCL QM7L praises the 2026 Mini-LED TV for strong picture quality, gaming features and value, while citing Google Gemini, limited bass and a slightly flat picture as drawbacks.
Ars Technica reports that Lukas Vogel's SQLDoom project uses a Python client and CedarDB tables to generate full-color 640x480 Doom frames, with about 1,300 lines of SQL queries handling game logic.
Cerebras shares fell nearly 20% for the week to $166.43, their lowest since the May IPO, after SemiAnalysis said OpenAI will use Nvidia GPUs for GPT-6.1 Sol's Ultrafast mode and insider lockup restrictions expired. CEO Sam Altman later called Cerebras a close partner, and the stock rose about 3% after hours Friday.
The University of Washington has relocated its Global Innovation Exchange to Microsoft's Building 92 under a rent-free lease, backed by a $42 million in-kind donation, making it the first UW program to operate full-time at the company.
Neurable has announced Neurable One, a $499 brain-computer-interface headphone with 12 EEG sensors, a new iOS and Android app, and passive brain tracking. The company says it tracks focus, cognitive load, cognitive speed, brain battery and alpha peak frequency.
Minisforum is taking preorders for its MS-S1 MAX-P495 workstation at $7,399, below its $9,249 list price, pairing a 16-core Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 with 192GB of memory and 2TB of storage.
Amazon has cut the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE to $659.99, its first discount since launch, taking $40 off the $699.99 retail price reported on Oct. 2, 2026.
Lenovo Smart Clock Essential owners who saw weather vanish in August and September now report the feature returning within the past 24 hours, according to Android Authority.
Apple will tighten macOS Full Disk Access controls, citing AI agents' added risk after a disputed Meta Muse claim.
Apple TV released the full second season of its animated fantasy adventure series "The Sisters Grimm" on Oct. 2, putting all six new episodes on the service at once. The show is based on Michael Buckley's best-selling book series.
Sean Parker is rebuilding Stability AI around music professionals after helping rescue the company. Stability has raised $76 million from Sony, Warner and Universal and released new audio models and editing software.