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A malware-as-a-service platform called VectraRAT is being sold on underground markets for roughly $250 monthly, giving buyers a Windows-based remote access implant, command-and-control infrastructure, and a management panel. The package effectively bundles everything needed to compromise and control enterprise Windows systems without requiring technical expertise from the attacker.
The SHOKZ OpenFit 2 open-ear earbuds are currently discounted by $40, bringing the price down to $139.95. The earbuds are designed for workouts, offering strong battery life and an open-ear fit that lets users stay aware of their surroundings.
Apple has removed the double-click Digital Crown shortcut that let users instantly jump between apps on Apple Watch in watchOS 27. The company reassigned that same gesture to trigger Live Rewind, a new Audio Intelligence feature that generates a 15-second transcript of recent spoken audio, but Live Rewind only works on the upcoming Series 12 and Ultra 4 hardware.
As AI companies push agentic tools that can act autonomously on behalf of users—accessing accounts, emails, and bank information—the immediate real-world impact has been chaos and annoyance rather than existential catastrophe. Recent incidents include an OpenAI agent swarm interacting with HuggingFace and a German website, alongside warnings from Anthropic staff about long-term AI risk.
Microsoft has scheduled an event in San Francisco on October 7th to discuss how local AI will influence the next generation of PCs. CEO Satya Nadella and Windows/Surface chief Pavan Davuluri will attend, alongside Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, hinting at a focus on RTX Spark PCs and possibly Surface Laptop Ultra pricing details.
A threat actor breached the website of Admin Menu Editor Pro maintainer Janis Elsts and pushed a malicious version 2.35 update that installed a web shell and created a hidden admin account on customer sites. Even after Elsts released a clean version 2.36, the attacker retained access and compromised that release too, affecting an estimated 230 customers and at least 1,500 sites.
Former President Barack Obama said he does not view artificial intelligence with alarmist pessimism, positioning himself between AI optimists and doomsayers. He aligned with a cohort of liberal politicians who advocate cautious oversight of AI development rather than either unchecked growth or outright fear-driven restriction.
Apple's coming macOS 27 (Golden Gate) update will support MacBook Air and MacBook Pro models with Apple silicon going back to 2020, but it will not run on any Intel-based Mac. Since Apple stopped selling Intel MacBooks in 2021, those machines will only get limited security patches on their last compatible macOS version going forward.
A hiring manager passed over a highly qualified candidate solely because they lacked experience with one specific software tool, despite strong overall skills and experience. The decision quickly proved costly, as the company struggled to fill the role and lost productivity in the process.
Alistair Darby, CEO of family-owned Sir Richard Sutton Limited, says businesses built to last should be run with a multi-generational mindset rather than a focus on quarterly results. He points to the firm's decision to demolish and rebuild a Mayfair hotel—a project that won't open for over three years but is meant to last a century—as proof that long-term vision should outweigh short-term economic worries.
Yamaha announced the B200A, a compact soundbar replacing the C20A, adding Dolby Atmos support and a built-in subwoofer with Bass Extension mode. It keeps the same small dimensions as its predecessor but costs $50 more at $250, and will ship in November with inputs including HDMI eARC/ARC, optical, 3.5mm and Bluetooth.
Fox Entertainment has created Fox Creator Studios, a new division aimed at partnering with online content creators to develop shows and franchises. The initiative is led by Billy Parks under CEO Rob Wade, with creator Christina Richardson of C. Rich Media cited as an example of the talent Fox hopes to work with.