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Polymarket hosted a market titled 'Any of the Cornell 7 charged with a felony sex crime?' for nearly three weeks starting September 30, tied to a civil suit alleging seven Cornell students drugged and gang-raped a former student. After Defector and Front Office Sports reported on the market and women's rights advocates criticized it online, Polymarket removed the listing, saying it was responding to public sentiment.
A review of mechanical keyboard building explains that assembling one from scratch costs more money and significantly more time than buying a pre-made unit, largely due to research into cases, switches, and assembly tools. The tradeoff is full control over specifications, letting builders choose rare switch types and custom looks unavailable in off-the-shelf keyboards.
Following sexual assault allegations against seven Cornell Chi Phi fraternity members, online users including commentator Michael Tracey attempted to identify the anonymous accuser, with Tracey arguing his actions are protected under the First Amendment. George Washington University law professor Mary Anne Franks, who leads the Cyber Civil Rights Initiative, discussed the case in an interview, framing sexual abuse and harassment as themselves free speech issues that silence victims.
An independent maker, unaffiliated with the official Spectrum Next Kickstarter team, has built a redesigned laptop housing for the ZX Spectrum Next dev board. The new version uses salvaged laptop hinges, a 14-inch HD screen supporting both HDMI and VGA, and an authentic Spectrum Next keyboard in place of the generic USB keyboard used in the first attempt. It also adds a touchpad, dual micro-SD slots, stereo speakers with volume control, dual joystick ports, and USB connectivity.
WIRED published its updated roundup of recommended AirPods cases for 2026, naming the Dbrand Grip Case as its overall favorite for its customizable skins and lanyard options. It named a UAG case as the top rugged pick for AirPods Pro (3rd gen) and AirPods (4th gen), citing its drop protection, grippy texture, and included carabiner, and also highlighted a separate MagSafe-compatible option.
Early buyers of Apple's official iPhone Duo silicone case report it uses an exposed adhesive layer to stick to the phone, rather than magnets. Apple also sells a $129 folio case with a kickstand as an alternative accessory for the foldable device, which launches in about a week.
OpenAI has disclosed that it identified a corporate spy within its organization by applying its own artificial intelligence systems to the investigation. The company frames the episode as evidence that its AI tools can be turned toward internal security problems, not just external products.
The FBI has arrested a Canadian cybersecurity professional in connection with the ShinyHunters hacking operation, which has been linked to large-scale data breaches at multiple companies. Authorities allege the suspect played a role in the group's activities, though full charging details have not been outlined.
The UK Housing Ombudsman Service is investigating a security incident at a third-party IT provider that disrupted its case management system on Tuesday. The body, which resolves disputes between social housing tenants and landlords, says new complaints cannot currently be filed online, and residents must instead call or email the service directly. It has notified the Information Commissioner's Office and is still assessing whether personal data was compromised.
Rhinoshield has introduced its Impact Bumper Case designed specifically for the iPhone 18 Pro, featuring a slim profile with reinforced supports to protect the camera lenses and prevent wobbling on flat surfaces. The case is made from a single piece of hard plastic and is available in three colors matching the iPhone's palette. Some users may find the fit slightly loose and the buttons difficult to press, but overall, it offers a lightweight protective option for minimalists.
The SinLoon external power button, now available for $11.19 during Amazon Prime Big Deal Days, allows users to turn their PC on or off remotely using mechanical keyboard-style keys. The device connects via a two-meter header cable to the front panel of a PC, with additional connectors for LEDs and reset functions, and features RGB lighting on the keys for visual appeal.
Amazon has discounted Apple's AirPods Pro 3 to $179, a $70 cut from the $249 list price, as an early Prime Day deal. The earbuds launched in September 2025 with upgraded noise cancelation, improved sound, Live Translation support for compatible iPhones, and high-definition audio recording for devices with the H2 chip.