October 24 Teen hospitalized after swallowing up to 100 magnets purchased online: 'Rising concern' Teen hospitalized and underwent surgery after swallowing as many as 100 tiny magnets. New Zealand case highlights growing safety concerns with online magnet sales.
October 24 Spotify gives parents new power to control what their kids hear on streaming platform Spotify's managed accounts for kids under 13 now available in at least seven countries, allowing parents to filter and block explicit content and songs.
October 24 Federal judges acknowledge court ruling errors tied to staffers’ AI use after Grassley inquiry Two federal judges admitted that staff members used artificial intelligence to draft court orders with errors, prompting calls for stronger judicial AI policies and oversight.
October 23 From friendly text to financial trap: the new scam trend Friendly text conversations about BBQs and social events can lead to WEEX gold trading scams that target older adults with fake investment opportunities.
October 23 Delete the fake VPN app stealing Android users' money Cleafy researchers discover fake VPN streaming app Mobdro Pro that installs Klopatra banking Trojan, giving attackers full control over Android devices.
October 23 Robots power breakthrough in pregnancy research, boosting IVF success rates New AI-powered IVF systems aim to reduce treatment cycles and costs while improving access to fertility care through automated laboratory processes. There are some red flags, though.
October 22 Jennifer Aniston’s humble ‘actor treat’ she requested during ‘Friends’ fame While Hollywood stars got expensive treats, Jennifer Aniston just wanted help with laundry. The "Friends" actress asked NBC for a washer and dryer during the sitcom's successful run.
October 21 American chess grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky dead at 29 Daniel Naroditsky, a chess prodigy-turned-grandmaster who helped bring the centuries-old game into the digital age through livestreams and online lessons, has died at 29.
October 20 Source of 'UFO' panic, drone mystery claims responsibility for frenzy: report An unnamed company reportedly revealed at an Army summit that their 20-foot aircraft was behind the New Jersey UFO scare that sparked fear among residents last year.
October 19 Discord confirms vendor breach exposed user IDs in ransom plot Third-party security breach at Discord exposes sensitive user information including government IDs, highlighting cybersecurity risks from external service providers.