A security flaw in WhatsApp currently allows unauthorized access to private photos on locked phones. If an attacker has physical access to the device, they can exploit an incoming video call combined with Meta AI to bypass the lock screen and view your gallery.

Telegram founder Pavel Durov is slated to speak at TOKEN2049 Singapore, joining a speaker lineup that includes CZ, Arthur Hayes, and Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev. The event will be held at Marina Bay Sands on October 7–8, 2026.

Trezor has reported a much larger data breach affecting its customers through shipping provider ShipMonk, with the number of impacted individuals soaring from 13,689 to approximately 81,000. For 67,000 US buyers who placed orders from late 2019 to mid-2021, names, phone numbers, and shipping addresses were compromised, even though ShipMonk had guaranteed data deletion. Trezor is now warning of physical security risks and has contacted all affected customers directly.

Romanian authorities have officially indicted Andrew Tate, accusing him of trafficking minors, money laundering, and witness tampering. His brother, Tristan Tate, has been charged with complicity in these offenses.

Tesla vehicles will gain the capability to directly connect PlayStation and Xbox consoles, a feature confirmed by Elon Musk.

GTA 6's release is set to cause an estimated $1 billion economic blow to the US, driven by 1.5 million Americans taking a coordinated sick day, reducing national productivity by 2%. This loss aligns closely with the game publisher's projected launch earnings. Workers are saving vacation days, with even a US Army battalion offering re-enlistment passes coinciding with the November 19 launch.

A $320 million exploit has hit the Liquid Network, with 4,000 BTC stolen. The attackers, identifying as 'whitehats,' are demanding a 20% bounty for the return of the funds and have left instructions for 'on chain' communication.

Subsense, a startup, is developing a technology to link human brains with computers through the nasal delivery of specialized nanoparticles. The company has secured $27 million in funding for this endeavor and has already initiated testing on mice.

What was supposed to be an 8-hour climb, according to AI planner Gemini, turned into a 'multi-day ordeal' that necessitated a mountain rescue for a group of hikers.

Xynova unveils Prima 1, its new robotic hand with 22 degrees of freedom, comparable to a human hand. It features visual and tactile sensors for precise force control, a 20 kg lifting capacity, and an impressive full open/close speed of 0.08 seconds.

A group of French criminals leveraged ChatGPT to orchestrate a sophisticated robbery targeting affluent Australians. One mastermind identified potential victims from social media photos, then used contextual clues to ascertain their city in Canberra. Critically, ChatGPT was then employed to identify specific upscale neighborhoods known for mansions with amenities like tennis courts and swimming pools, ultimately leading them to the precise target residence. Four French nationals subsequently traveled to Australia, executing a heist that netted watches, jewelry, and designer handbags valued at an estimated $2,000,000.