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Anthropic co-founder Tom Brown is reportedly using his Republican connections and business relationships to build ties with Washington policymakers. The effort comes as Anthropic faces criticism from some conservatives who characterize the company's AI safety approach as politically biased.
Govee's Mini Panel Lights are now selling for $99.99 on Amazon, a $50 discount from their regular price. The panels support customizable layouts and animated RGB lighting scenes controlled via app.
Push Security reports that a malvertising campaign is routing Google search ads through Bing's trusted click-tracking domain before funneling victims through a hacked WordPress site to a fake Claude download page. The scheme, found after a malicious ad surfaced for searches like "claude mac," uses layered cloaking checks to hide the malicious payload from scanners and direct visitors, ultimately pushing macOS users toward ClickFix-style attacks that trick them into running malicious commands.
SpaceX announced an agreement to acquire a nationwide spectrum portfolio from Grain Management, covering up to 14 megahertz of paired spectrum in the 800 MHz band, to expand Starlink into mobile service. Verizon shares fell about 7%, heading for their worst day since 2002, while T-Mobile dropped 12% and AT&T fell roughly 10%; SpaceX stock rose about 1%. FCC Chair Brendan Carr said the deal is part of over $100 billion in spectrum expected to enter the market over the next two years.
Security researchers describe a growing cybercriminal tactic of targeting executives' family members and friends, who often lack the security training given to leadership, to gain backdoor access into corporate systems. Google Cloud's Office of the CISO warned in March that personal attacks against executives are rising, and BlackCloak's Brian Hill notes attackers can map a household's routines and relationships through reconnaissance before pivoting to impersonation, device compromise, or phishing.
Samsung's 2025 HW-B400F compact soundbar, which includes a built-in woofer, Voice Enhance and Bass Boost modes, and HDMI ARC connectivity, is now selling for $79.99, a 43% markdown from its regular price.
Arlington County Board filed a federal lawsuit in the Eastern District of Virginia opposing construction of President Trump's planned Triumphal Arch at Memorial Circle, arguing the National Park Service is rushing toward construction without completing required environmental review. The suit asks a court to halt the project's progress until National Environmental Policy Act requirements, including proper analysis and testing, are satisfied.
The NBA is testing basketballs fitted with a tiny sensor, about one gram, built into the ball's air valve during preseason games. The sensor is reportedly undetectable to players during play.
Executives at major artificial intelligence companies are reportedly preparing contingency plans for the aftermath of a serious AI-related disaster. These preparations reportedly include strategies for shaping regulatory and policy responses once such an event occurs.
Federal prosecutors have been considering perjury and obstruction-of-justice charges against Cassidy Hutchinson, the former Mark Meadows aide whose testimony to the January 6 committee implicated Trump, according to two sources familiar with the matter. Any grand jury indictment is not expected before the midterm elections, the sources said. Prosecutors have reportedly compared her committee transcripts with later interviews given to former special counsel Jack Smith's team, focusing on inconsistencies including her account of an alleged notecard statement and a disputed Secret Service altercation.
Tesla has renamed its driver-assistance software in Europe from 'Full Self-Driving (Supervised)' to 'Tesla Assisted Driving,' following criticism from Germany's transport ministry. Minister Steffen Bilger said the previous name was misleading since the system does not fully drive itself, and said Tesla proposed the new name after talks with his ministry.
Apple has officially confirmed a product launch event for October 13, branded with a 'Welcome home' tagline, pointing to smart home announcements. The event will combine an in-person press gathering in New York with an online video presentation, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, with details expected to drop around 9 a.m. ET.