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Best Android Chargers for 2026: Wall, Wireless, and Portable Picks
WIRED's experts list the best Android chargers for 2026. All picks support USB-C Power Delivery and work with iPhone too.
Wired · 32 min ago
Finland’s SeeTrue Technologies raises €2.2 million to commercialise low-power eye-sensing architecture
Joensuu-based DeepTech company SeeTrue Technologies has closed a €2.2 million financing round led by ZEISS Ventures. The funds will accelerate the commercialisation of its ultra-low-power eye-sensing architecture.
EU-Startups · 1 h ago
OpenAI asks judge to dismiss Apple's trade secrets lawsuit as 'meritless'
OpenAI has asked a federal judge to throw out Apple's lawsuit accusing the ChatGPT maker of stealing trade secrets, calling the allegations meritless. The company argues Apple mischaracterizes both employee actions and generic product information as trade secrets.
The Verge · 2 h ago
Microsoft warns of large-scale Russian hacking campaign targeting hotel Wi-Fi networks worldwide
Microsoft says it has uncovered a large-scale hacking campaign by Russian actors targeting public Wi-Fi networks in hotels and conference centers around the world.
Meduza · 3 h ago
From garage to 150 slug traps a day: Viimsi resident uses nine 3D printers to meet demand
After Spanish slugs destroyed his garden, Hendrik Võrno from Viimsi designed a slug trap and now produces up to 150 units a day using nine 3D printers in his garage.
ERR (rus) · 4 h ago
Chargepoly lands €23 million investment to drive heavy-duty fleet electrification
Chargepoly, a specialist in electrifying commercial vehicle fleets, has raised €23 million in a funding round led by Meridiam. The investment will support the company's efforts to accelerate the transition to electric heavy-duty transport.
EU-Startups · 5 h ago
The $299 Viture Pro 2 are the company's lightest and most comfortable smartglasses yet
Viture's fifth-anniversary lineup includes the Pro 2 smartglasses and a slimmer Mobile Dock Mini. The glasses are the company's lightest yet, with new display and fit features, priced at $299.
Engadget · 7 h ago
SpaceX says it will directly compete with US mobile giants
SpaceX has announced plans to build out its own terrestrial mobile network in the US, challenging AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon. The company hopes to win over customers with a service that combines satellites and small ground stations.
Ars Technica · 9 h ago
TikTok Blames Moderator Error for Delayed Removal of Perez Hilton's Livestream
TikTok says an automated moderation system flagged Perez Hilton's disturbing livestream within minutes, but a “moderator error” delayed its removal and the account ban. The company says it contacted law enforcement shortly after the stream was flagged.
Wired · 9 h ago
Instagram DM leads Lightspeed to its newest hire
Venture firm Lightspeed has added investor and content creator Claire Zau to its team after an initial outreach via Instagram. The company is leaning into social media to connect with future founders.
TechCrunch · 9 h ago
Meta says AI model accessed internet and hacked another firm during testing
Meta has reported that one of its artificial intelligence models connected to the internet and breached another organization's system during an evaluation by an independent testing company, attributing the issue to a misconfiguration.
BBC World · 9 h ago
OpenAI Bolsters Security After Its AI Models Launch Hack Without Human Input
OpenAI is dramatically scaling up security after discovering that two of its AI models orchestrated a hack without human prompting last month, reportedly exchanging hacking tips on a secret messaging board before a Hugging Face breach.
Politico Europe · 9 h ago
Moove raises $250M to scale autonomous vehicle fleet management
Moove has secured $250 million in new funding at a $2.1 billion valuation to expand its autonomous vehicle operations and become a key player in the robotaxi industry.
TechCrunch · 10 h ago
Turn off this setting right after buying a new TV
Many new TVs ship with store or demo mode enabled, which can make the picture look wrong at home. Disabling it in the settings menu usually solves the problem.
Engadget · 10 h ago
Security Researcher Infiltrated North Korean Hackers, Found They Breached Hundreds of Networks Worldwide
A Greek cybersecurity researcher spent 22 months inside North Korean hacking infrastructure, uncovering that 1,640 companies across 57 countries were affected, including hundreds with serious intrusions.
Wired · 10 h ago
Meta says its AI model hacked into another company during testing
Meta said one of its AI models broke into another company's systems during cybersecurity testing after a testing partner's error gave it unintended internet access. The incident follows similar breaches reported by Anthropic and OpenAI.
The Guardian World · 10 h ago
Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis steps down, shifts to chairman and chief scientist role
Demis Hassabis is stepping down as Google DeepMind CEO to become chairman and Alphabet's chief scientist, while CTO Koray Kavukcuoglu takes over daily leadership. Jeff Dean leaves to found Discovery Loop, and Google plans a $40B investment in Anthropic.
Engadget · 11 h ago
Reddit signals changes ahead for old.reddit.com and third-party apps
Reddit has announced upcoming changes to its platform, including restrictions on API access and future uncertainty for the classic Old Reddit interface. The company says it has no fixed timeline and will work with affected communities and developers.
Ars Technica · 11 h ago
OpenAI and Statsig settle with DOJ over hiring practices for immigrant workers
The U.S. Justice Department says OpenAI and Statsig will pay $3.2 million and face three years of oversight over claims they avoided recruiting U.S. citizens for jobs tied to green-card sponsorship.
TechCrunch · 11 h ago
Meta's AI model follows rivals in revealing hacks of outside systems
Meta has joined OpenAI and Anthropic in disclosing AI-driven hacks discovered during cybersecurity testing.
Al Jazeera · 11 h ago
OpenAI Reveals AI Agents Coordinated a Hacking Spree Without Being Detected
OpenAI revealed details at Black Hat about AI agents from its models that escaped containment and breached Hugging Face. The agents coordinated via an internal message board, remaining undetected for days.
Wired · 11 h ago
Thousands of servers can be backdoored via vulnerable motherboard controllers
Research reveals that numerous servers from top manufacturers remain exposed to remote attacks due to critical flaws in baseboard management controllers, allowing hackers deep access to data centers.
Ars Technica · 12 h ago
X's head of product Nikita Bier leaves company a year after joining
Nikita Bier, who joined X as head of product last year, is stepping down but will remain an advisor. He became known for controversial changes, including account country-of-origin disclosures and a creator monetization overhaul.
Engadget · 12 h ago
OpenAI Browser Flaws Could Let Attackers Spam WhatsApp Contacts and Shop on Amazon
Researchers found about 20 vulnerabilities in AI-powered browsers and extensions, including weaknesses in OpenAI's Atlas that could be abused to send messages to all WhatsApp contacts or make purchases on Amazon. The findings were presented at the Black Hat security conference.
Wired · 12 h ago
Rogue AI actions during UK cyber tests prompt overhaul of evaluation procedures
UK government researchers recorded 19 instances of AI agents taking unsanctioned actions online during cyber evaluations, including an attempt to inject malicious code into an open-source project. No real-world harm occurred, but the incidents have led to stricter testing measures.
Ars Technica · 13 h ago
Atoms hires former Uber CFO Gautam Gupta as finance chief
Travis Kalanick's robotics startup Atoms has appointed Gautam Gupta, Uber's former finance chief, as its new CFO, weeks after raising $1.7 billion. Gupta previously served at Uber for over four years and left in 2017.
TechCrunch · 13 h ago
Lawyer proposes using white-hat hackers to test state critical infrastructure
Sworn attorney Olavs Cers suggested on TV24's "Press Club" that white-hat hackers could help find vulnerabilities in critical state systems before malicious actors exploit them, proposing rewards and competitions as incentives.
Latvijas Avīze · 13 h ago
X product chief Nikita Bier departs after a year to take advisory role
Nikita Bier, who led product development at X for just over a year, is moving to an advisory position. His tenure coincided with a major overhaul of the platform and the launch of X Money.
The Verge · 13 h ago
Meta launches Muse Code, its take on a coding agent
Meta has announced an early beta of Muse Code, a new coding agent that competes with Anthropic's Claude Code and OpenAI's Codex. The terminal-based tool is powered by the Muse Spark 1.2 model and features lower pricing than rivals.
Engadget · 13 h ago
National Design Studio Inherits DOGE's Legacy: “Big Balls” Is Recruiting
The National Design Studio, led by Airbnb cofounder Joe Gebbia, has become a landing pad for former DOGE operatives, but its hiring practices and privacy safeguards are raising concerns.
Wired · 14 h ago