A Canadian ransomware negotiator, Ed Dubrovsky, was arrested in Pennsylvania on two charges tied to the FBI's ShinyHunters investigation, CBC News reports, citing Reuters. The allegations have not been proven in court.
TechRadar's October 13, 2026 review of the Uplift 4-leg standing desk praises its stability, construction, materials and 20-minute assembly, while noting blocked grommet holes and limited availability outside the US. The desk has an MSRP of about $960 and offers extensive customization through Uplift.
Google is raising Chrome bug bounty payouts, including up to $20,000 for high-impact bugs, Android Authority reports.
LFM2.5-24B-A2B is a 24B reasoning MoE with 2B active parameters for fast, private on-device agents and tool use.
Meta is rolling out Your Algorithm on Facebook, allowing users to adjust Feed and Reels recommendations by selecting topics or describing preferences in natural language. The company says changes take effect in real time.
Google Play will host private AI-built personal apps for US adults and add AI game discovery and in-car store updates.
Pluto Security emerged from stealth with $42 million in funding, saying rapid AI adoption is creating new enterprise security risks. The startup reports $2 million in ARR and more than 30 enterprise customers.
The Xteink X4 Pro e-reader is $84.15 at Amazon, matching its Prime Day price, according to The Verge.
TechRadar reports that Anthropic says AI model self-replication is only months away and would not require a data center. The report provides no further technical details or independent confirmation.
Satlyt, founded by former Google and SpaceX product manager Rama Afullo, has raised $8 million to build software that runs AI models on satellites. Its software is set to launch on a SpaceX rocket alongside Google's Project Suncatcher prototype.
Le Monde reported on 13 October 2026 that the EU's data protection watchdog holds that smart glasses must clearly show when they are recording, and that Ukrainian strikes on Russian data centres disrupted online services.
Proximity sensors are not one component but a whole category of hardware inside every modern phone, handling screen shutoff, Face ID, contactless payments and more. Most of them cannot be switched off.
Le Monde says hackers struck more refrigeration systems used in France after Danfoss. Details remain limited.
OnePlus 16 keeps the square metal camera module and adds a 185Hz 1.5K display, a sixth-generation Snapdragon 8 processor and a 9,000mAh battery, while raising its starting price to 5,699 yuan. A review by ifanr says it is less radical than earlier OnePlus phones but still carries the brand's focus on speed, grip and battery life.
TechRadar's review of the Braun OptiBrew Pro finds a $199.95 drip coffee maker that brews five styles in seven sizes, froths milk and handles cold brew, but requires pre-ground coffee.
Apple unveiled HomeView, a $299 smart display, plus HomePod mini 2, new Apple TV 4K, and Home Collection accessories.
British travellers are being advised not to apply for the EU’s delayed Etias visa waiver, with more than 150 websites promoting the service even though it is not yet live. Abta says Etias should not be introduced until the Entry/Exit System is fully operational.
MI5 head Ken McCallum confirmed Russia tried to interfere in the 2016 Brexit referendum via RT, Sputnik and fake social media accounts, but said the attempts were neither sophisticated nor successful.
9to5Mac reported on October 13, 2026, that Apple deals include up to $600 off M5 Pro MacBook Pro models, $50 off AirPods Pro 3, $120 off AirPods Max 2, and a returned $199 clearance discount on the Black Titanium Apple Watch Ultra 3 with Milanese Loop. A mid-range M6 Mac mini is also nearly $150 off.
Apple opened $299 HomeView preorders and unveiled new Apple TV 4K, HomePod mini 2 and Home Collection devices.
Aldi's new home heating range includes a £50 alternative to Dyson and a budget dehumidifier, according to a TechRadar report.
Apple's iPhone Duo and Xiaomi's 18 Fold arrived two days apart with similar passport-style foldable designs, but they differ on price, availability, cameras and software, Engadget reports.
Google Wallet's October update adds receipt scanning, better merchant names, a message center and faster Google Pay checkout.
Consus, founded by a former SpaceX and Castelion engineer, launched an AI gateway that routes model requests through ITAR- and CUI-compliant infrastructure, saying it completed a FedRAMP High equivalency audit. Pricing starts at $40 per seat per month plus tokens at cost.