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Plaque honours Mars mission scientist
The tribute recognises Colin Pillinger who led the 2003 probe mission to Mars.
Researchers are tracking a Chinese AI ‘agent fleet’
Independent researchers discovered an agent swarm that seems to be running on Tencent's infrastructure and targeting Alibaba's map service, Amap.
Meet the Startup Battlefield 200 judges who’ll decide the winner at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026
Meet the final five Startup Battlefield judges who'll decide who wins the pitch competition at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026. Get your pass now to save up to $100, and get a second at 50% off.
Creosote found in beach pollution investigation
Restrictions remain in place on Blyth Beach after a pollution incident was reported in August.
Google Narrows Open Source Bug Bounty Amid Wave of Invalid Automated Reports
Google has temporarily stopped accepting product vulnerability reports through its Open Source Software Vulnerability Reward Program (OSS VRP). The post Google Narrows Open Source Bug Bounty Amid Wave of Invalid Automated Reports appeared first on SecurityWeek.
⚡ Weekly Recap: NetScaler and FortiMail 0-Days, AI Coding Leaks, Spectre v2 and Ransomware Arrests
A blank field. A public repo. One reply to an email. A box left exposed. None of this sounds dramatic, which is partly the problem. This week’s threats keep finding leverage in small things that were easy to overlook. There are actively exploited bugs in the mix, cleaner intrusion paths, smarter automation, and a long patch list waiting behind them. Some attacks are getting more capable. Others
Google Gemini Plans Get New Limits: Free Users Lose Flash, AI Pro Gets Deep Think
Google will change Gemini model access for free and AI Plus subscribers from October 9. Free users will only have access to Flash-Lite, while AI Plus will retain Flash-Lite and Flash but lose Pro. AI Pro and AI Ultra will continue to offer all three models, with Deep Think also coming to AI Pro. Google is considering Low, Medium and High thinking-effort options for Ge...
The final Disrupt Stage lineup: Three days of conversations you won’t hear anywhere outside of TechCrunch Disrupt 2026
The full TechCrunch Disrupt Stage lineup revealed, featuring Max Hodak, Mark Wahlberg, Benchmark partners, and more. Register now to save up to $100 on your pass and get a second at 50% off.
Redmi Note 17 Pro Max Review: A 10,000mAh Battery Beast
The Redmi Note 17 Pro Max takes a different approach to the Pro Max moniker, putting its massive 10,000mAh silicon-carbon battery ahead of performance and cameras. It offers excellent endurance, a bright 1.5K AMOLED display, 100W charging, and extensive IP ratings. However, the Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 chipset and average camera setup feel out of place at Rs. 49,999.
Realme P4s Lite Launched in India With 7,000mAh Battery, 120Hz Display: Price, Features
The Realme P4s Lite is positioned as a lower-cost addition to the company's P4 lineup, with a large display and high-capacity battery among its key specifications. It uses the Unisoc T7250 chipset with 4GB of RAM and up to 128GB of storage. The phone also offers a 13-megapixel rear camera, 15W charging and a 3.5mm headphone jack. Realme has priced the handset below Rs...