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Secret Service seizes SIM-server network in NYC capable of disabling cell service The U.S. Secret Service announced the seizure of a sophisticated network of SIM servers in the New York City area. According to reporting, the operation uncovered over 300 SIM servers and roughly 100,000 SIM cards across multiple sites. The network reportedly had capabilities including jamming cell towers, conducting distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks, and enabling encrypted communications. An early analysis suggested the network could send up to 30 million anonymous text messages per minute. Key details Date disclosed: Reported ahead of the UN General Assembly Scope: 300+ SIM servers; ~100,000 SIM cards; devices concentrated within a ~35-mile radius Capabilities: Tower jamming, DDoS, encrypted comms; possible eavesdropping Quotes: "This network had the potential to disable cell phone towers and essentially…

Apple expands Tap to Pay on iPhone across five more European countries Apple has rolled out Tap to Pay on iPhone for merchants in Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Monaco and Norway. The feature lets businesses accept in-person contactless payments using only an iPhone and an approved third-party iOS app — no extra hardware required. Platforms enabled at launch (selected) Estonia: SumUp, Revolut Latvia: SumUp Lithuania: SumUp, Revolut Monaco: Adyen, BNP Paribas Norway: Adyen, Nexi, PayPal, Stripe, SumUp, Surfboard Payments, Viva.com (includes BankAxept via Surfboard) Merchants using these supported platforms can accept Apple Pay as well as contactless credit and debit cards. Every Tap to Pay transaction is encrypted and processed using Apple’s Secure Element, a dedicated chip for storing sensitive payment data. Platforms must have a commercial agreement with Apple to…

Vonmählen Evergreen Go — Keyring Powerbank: specs, availability and first impressions Vonmählen has released the Evergreen Go, a compact powerbank designed to live on your keyring. With a 1,000 mAh battery and an integrated detachable USB‑C cable, the Evergreen Go is intended as an emergency top‑up rather than a full charger — Vonmählen estimates roughly a 25% charge for an iPhone. Key specifications Capacity: 1,000 mAh Connector: USB‑C (built‑in/detachable cable) Form factor: keyring / compact Use case: emergency boost, pocketable daily carry Where to get it Retailers listing the product include Exclusive Business Gifts and Digitec; product pages with specs and ordering options: Exclusive Business Gifts — Evergreen Go Digitec — Evergreen Go (black) Cadolino — product info Who is it for? Anyone who wants a low-friction, always-available emergency charger…

Death Stranding Mosquito — Animated Film Announced (Teaser) Kojima Productions and ABC Animation have released a teaser for an animated film titled Death Stranding Mosquito. The short confirms key staff and teases an original story set within the surreal, emotionally resonant Death Stranding universe. Key details Title: Death Stranding Mosquito (working title) Director: Hiroshi Miyamoto (ABC Animation) Producer: Hideo Kojima Screenwriter: Aaron Guzikowski (Raised by Wolves) Studio: ABC Animation Studio Release window: Not announced The teaser shows a hooded figure (not Sam Porter Bridges) encountering a BT-like dog creature and engaging in a brutal fist fight. Visually the trailer is striking and suggests the film will tell an original story in the games world rather than adapt the main game's plot directly. Trailer Official teaser: https://youtu.be/GFLoRTwPtic More coverage Gematsu: Death…

Meta Launches National Super PAC to Fight State AI Regulation Meta has launched a national super political action committee (PAC) called the American Technology Excellence Project to oppose state-level AI regulation. According to reporting by Axios, Meta is investing "tens of millions" into the effort. The PAC will focus on electing pro‑AI state candidates from both parties. Who is running it? The effort is being led by Republican operative Brian Baker, with operational support from Democratic consulting firm Hilltop Public Solutions. Goals and context The PAC aims to prevent a patchwork of state laws that Meta says could hamper U.S. competitiveness in AI, especially versus China. There have been over 1,000 state-level AI policy proposals introduced recently that range from transparency and safety requirements to limits on specific uses. "State…

Sharge Disk Pro: Portable SSD + Hub in one compact device Sharge has launched the Disk Pro — a very compact portable SSD that integrates the SSD module plus hub/docking features in a single unit. It's aimed at gamers, handheld/phone users and anyone wanting high-capacity, high-speed portable storage with extra connectivity. Key features Built-in SSD (options up to 4 TB reported) Fast transfer speeds (around 1,000 MB/s reported) Integrated hub: USB-A ports, USB-C (supports high-watt PD input and strong PD output to charge devices) HDMI 2.1 output (supports high-refresh 4K and potentially 8K modes) Integrated cooling fan to sustain performance under heavy use Magnetic mounting ring compatible with MagSafe/Qi2 and accessories for handhelds Short integrated USB-C cable for easy, cable-free carry Availability & pricing The Disk Pro is currently being…

Rokid Glasses hands-onRokid Glasses: A lightweight, AI-powered alternative to MetaRokid’s new smartglasses present a strong, sleeker alternative to Meta’s Ray‑Ban Displays. Key highlights from hands-on impressions:Display: Dual microLED waveguides with green monochrome output (binocular view reduces eyestrain), up to ~1,500 nits.Camera: 12MP camera for photos and up to 1680p video capture.Weight & comfort: Around 49 grams with hidden touch panels and real nose pads — very wearable.Battery: About 6 hours of continuous music playback; supports fast charging via a magnetic USB‑C connector (charging case optional).AI features: Onboard Qualcomm AR1 platform with local ChatGPT-style model for real-time translation, transcriptions, scene descriptions, and voice control.ProsSleek, light Wayfarer-like design.Sharp, readable UI and bright display for outdoor use.Standalone AI features and hands-free capture.ConsMonochrome (green) display — no full color yet.Onboard speakers are compact and…

WhatsApp Rolls Out On-Device Message Translations (iOS & Android) WhatsApp has started rolling out a built-in message translation feature on iOS and Android. The update lets you translate messages directly inside a chat — simply long-press a message, tap Translate, then choose the language you want to translate the message to or from. On Android, there lso ppears to be a per-chat toggle for automatic translation, which can translate all incoming messages in that chat. Supported languages Android (initial): English, Spanish, Hindi, Portuguese (Brazil), Russian, Arabic. iPhone: Arabic, Dutch, English, French, German, Hindi, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin Chinese, Polish, Portuguese (Brazil), Russian, Spanish, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian, Vietnamese (matches Apple's Translate app languages). How to translate a message Long-press the message you want to translate. Tap Translate. Choose the source…

EU asks Apple, Google, Microsoft & Booking to explain how they police online financial scams The European Union has sent formal information requests to Apple, Google, Microsoft and Booking Holdings under the Digital Services Act (DSA), asking how the platforms detect and prevent online financial scams. Regulators will probe fake banking apps in app stores, fraudulent accommodation listings and manipulated search results. Why it matters EU tech chief Henna Virkkunen warned that criminal activity is increasingly moving online and that platforms must do more to detect and prevent illegal content. The EU estimates financial losses from online fraud exceed €4 billion a year and says the rise of AI has made scams harder to spot. Under the DSA, companies can face penalties up to 6% of global annual revenue for…

Prime Big Deal Days Early Deals — Oct 7–8, 2025 (Early Sales Live) Amazon has a second Prime event this year — Prime Big Deal Days on Oct 7–8, 2025 — and early deals are already appearing. Below is a short roundup of notable early discounts mentioned in recent coverage. Note: prices change quickly during sale periods; verify current pricing on Amazon before buying. Highlighted early deals (reported) Apple iPad (A16) — reported $299. Check current listings: Apple iPad (search on Amazon) Apple Mac mini (M4) — reported $499. Check current listings: Mac mini M4 (search on Amazon) Apple iPad Air (11-inch, M3) — reported $449. Check current listings: iPad Air 11 (search on Amazon) Roku Streaming Stick Plus (2025) — reported $29. Check current listings: Roku Streaming Stick Plus…