Science

Oct 1, 2026

Bitcoin Holds Above $84,000 as Whales Accumulate Despite Mixed Momentum

Bitcoin is holding above $84,000 after briefly moving past $85,000, with softer August PCE data reducing expectations of an October Federal Reserve rate hike. Whale accumulation and a firm technical structure are supporting the market, while weaker speculative futures demand and elevated Treasury yields could limit the recovery.


Hotels Don’t Have an AI Problem. They Have an Adoption Problem.
Oct 1, 2026

Hotels Don’t Have an AI Problem. They Have an Adoption Problem.

HiJiffy, the AI-powered Guest Communications Platform for hotels, launched today From Imposed to Owned: The Guide to Hotel AI That Sticks, a white paper arguing that the industry’s growing scepticism around AI isn’t a rejection of the technology itself, but of how it is being sold, implemented and managed. When HiJiffy surveyed hoteliers for its 2025 white paper, 86% said AI automation had already helped them save time on routine, repetitive work. What has changed, HiJiffy argues, is their patience for hype. After years of vendor pitches, product launches and conference keynotes, the question is no longer whether hotels should use AI, but whether the AI they already have delivers that value consistently, across the whole team.


Apple CoreGraphics PoC Emerges as WhatsApp PDF Checks Hint at Possible Delivery Path
Oct 1, 2026

Apple CoreGraphics PoC Emerges as WhatsApp PDF Checks Hint at Possible Delivery Path

Security researchers have published the first public proof-of-concept for CVE-2026-86950, an Apple CoreGraphics flaw Apple says may have been used in attacks against specific targeted individuals. The trigger is a malicious PDF with a crafted embedded font that crashes unpatched iPhones and Macs. The code causes a crash, not an execution error. Turning the memory corruption into a working


Oct 1, 2026

Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K (2026) Launched With Slimmer Build, Redesigned Remote: Price, Features

Amazon has introduced a new Fire TV Stick 4K with a quad-core processor, 8GB storage and Wi-Fi 6 connectivity. The streaming device runs on Vega OS and supports 4K video at up to 60fps, while Alexa+ and the redesigned Fire TV interface come built in. Amazon has also updated the Fire TV Remote with tactile controls and a customisable button. The company is simplifying ...


Oct 1, 2026

Samsung Galaxy SmartTag 3 Launched With iPhone Support, Up to 790 Days of Battery Life

Samsung has launched the Galaxy SmartTag 3 as its latest item tracker. The new device supports iPhone users. The Galaxy SmartTag 3 is rated to deliver up to 550 days of battery life under typical usage. In Power Saving Mode, it can extend battery life up to 790 days. The Galaxy SmartTag 3 will go on sale in South Korea on October 7, followed by a US launch. The compan...


Oct 1, 2026

Apple Watch Series 12, Watch Ultra 4 to Get Siri Recap and Live Rewind Later This Year: All You Need to Know

Apple announced its new Watch Series 12 and Watch Ultra 4 models at a recent launch event. As the devices go on sale globally, the brand has shared new details on how two upcoming audio intelligence features will work. Apple has announced that Live Rewind and Siri Recap will be available in beta later this year.


Wi-Fi 5 vs Wi-Fi 6: The real reason I upgraded my home router this year
Oct 1, 2026

Wi-Fi 5 vs Wi-Fi 6: The real reason I upgraded my home router this year

My old router couldn’t keep up with my home anymore. Here’s why I switched to a dual-band Wi-Fi 6 router during the festival sale.


Bitget Confirms Third-Party Zero-Day Behind $387.5 Million Cryptocurrency Theft
Oct 1, 2026

Bitget Confirms Third-Party Zero-Day Behind $387.5 Million Cryptocurrency Theft

Cryptocurrency exchange Bitget on Wednesday confirmed that attackers who stole $387.5 million last week exploited a zero-day flaw in third-party security products, citing ongoing investigation findings from SlowMist. "Their investigation identified malicious activity involving third-party security products, including a zero-day vulnerability, and recovered a customized tool used by the attacker


MetaMask Security Incident Prompts Exit of Affected Ethereum Validators
Oct 1, 2026

MetaMask Security Incident Prompts Exit of Affected Ethereum Validators

MetaMask on Thursday said it's responding to what it described as an "ongoing security incident" impacting part of its infrastructure. "We are actively addressing and remediating the issue internally, in coordination with external partners and security advisors," the software cryptocurrency wallet maker said. "At this time, we have identified no immediate threat to MetaMask wallets." MetaMask


Oct 1, 2026

Apple to Launch Its First Smart Home Hub, HomePod Mini (2026) and More on October 13: Report

Apple will launch its first smart home hub device on October 13, according to a report. The device will reportedly be launched along with the HomePod Mini (2026) and the Apple TV 4K (2026). Recently, a report highlighted that the home hub will feature a round base attached to a 6-inch or 7-inch square-shaped touchscreen. The Apple Silicon A18 chipset is expected to po...