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Google Pauses OSS Product Bug Bounty Rewards After Surge in Invalid Automated Reports
Oct 6, 2026

Google Pauses OSS Product Bug Bounty Rewards After Surge in Invalid Automated Reports

Google has stopped accepting product vulnerability reports through its bug bounty program for its open-source software. The change, in effect since October 1, means researchers can no longer submit security flaws in the code of projects such as Go, Angular, and Protocol Buffers there for a reward. Reports about supply chain compromises are still accepted, and reports filed before October 1 are


The computer that can read your mind: Scientists reveal AI that can recreate exactly what you're looking at
Oct 6, 2026

The computer that can read your mind: Scientists reveal AI that can recreate exactly what you're looking at

Scientists have unveiled a groundbreaking 'mind-reading' AI that can recreate images people are looking at simply by analysing their brain scans.


Ofcom investigates Meta over Instagram Instants feature
Oct 6, 2026

Ofcom investigates Meta over Instagram Instants feature

The regulator said Instagram had not fully assessed risks posed by its Instants feature prior to launching it.


In Race With U.S., China Struggles to Recruit Foreign A.I. Researchers
Oct 6, 2026

In Race With U.S., China Struggles to Recruit Foreign A.I. Researchers

China’s booming artificial intelligence sector has given local researchers good reason to remain in the country, but it has yet to lure overseas scientists despite a government push.


In Race With U.S., China Struggles to Recruit Foreign A.I. Researchers
Oct 6, 2026

In Race With U.S., China Struggles to Recruit Foreign A.I. Researchers

China’s booming artificial intelligence sector has given local researchers good reason to remain in the country, but it has yet to lure overseas scientists despite a government push.


Oct 6, 2026

Gears of War: E-Day Is Nostalgic With Rich Visuals

In Gears of War: E-Day, it’s fun to see the origins of beloved characters in grand scale, even if its play feels conservative.


Oct 6, 2026

Restaurant workers face hidden dangers from gas stoves, including pollution and extreme heat

Restaurants with gas stoves and ovens are exposing workers to harmful air pollution and unsafe levels of heat, according to a new study led by California researchers.


Vivo V80 launched in India with Zeiss cameras, 7,200mAh battery: Check specs, price and sale date
Oct 6, 2026

Vivo V80 launched in India with Zeiss cameras, 7,200mAh battery: Check specs, price and sale date

Vivo has launched the V80 and S2 FE in India, with the V80 starting at ₹62,999 and featuring Zeiss cameras, a 7,200mAh battery and a Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 chipset. The S2 FE starts at ₹38,999 and packs a 10,000mAh battery, a 120Hz AMOLED display, and aMediaTek Dimensity 7300e processor.


South Korea Investigates Possible Use of A.I. in Hackings on Its Banks
Oct 6, 2026

South Korea Investigates Possible Use of A.I. in Hackings on Its Banks

The president said there were signs that such models were used in recent attacks on several banks involving customer data. Police are investigating.


Oct 6, 2026

Vivo Vision Discovery Edition Mixed Reality Headset Showcased at Vivo NEXT 2026 in India

Vivo showcased its Vision Discovery Edition mixed reality headset at its Vivo NEXT event in India on Tuesday. The headset is advertised as a spatial computing device. It sports dual Micro-OLED displays with eye tracking and gesture-based controls. The mixed reality headset is powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon XR2+ Gen 2 platform and runs Vivo's OriginOS Vision. While p...