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Privacy and Technology Policies

Google Privacy Policy Update Opens the Door to Using Gmail and Google Photos Data for AI-Driven Advertising

Google has made amendments to its privacy policy to implicitly allow the use of data from applications such as Gmail and Google Photos for ad personalization, through the Personal Intelligence AI integration feature.

2026-10-23

Privacy and Technology Policies

Pentagon Warns Against Exploiting Prediction Markets: Insider Betting Threatens National Security

The U.S. Secretary of Defense issued a memorandum prohibiting military and civilian personnel from using nonpublic information to bet in prediction markets, warning that these activities reveal troop movements and endanger the lives of soldiers.

2026-10-23

Space and Space Technologies

NASA Restructures 'Artemis' Program: Solving the 'Orion' Vehicle Dilemma and Fundamental Adjustments to Lunar Landing Plans

NASA has announced strategic updates to the Artemis program, including the development of an extended version of the Centaur V stage to enable the Orion vehicle to reach low lunar orbit, along with modifications to docking mechanisms for SpaceX and Blue Origin vehicles.

2026-10-23

Privacy and Technology Policies

Record $25 Billion Fine Against Meta in New Mexico Over Privacy Violations

A US court in New Mexico has imposed a $25 billion fine on Meta in a case involving user privacy violations and data leaks linked to the Cambridge Analytica scandal.

2026-10-23

Chips and Semiconductors

Jensen Huang: NVIDIA AI Processors are Low-Risk Assets Suitable as Financial Collateral

NVIDIA's CEO believes that AI processors possess a long productive life and high residual value, making them stable investment assets that can be relied upon as financing collateral.

2026-10-23

Startups

Partnership Between "Carta" and "NewView Capital" to Facilitate Employee Stock Sales in Startups

Equity management platform "Carta" has announced a partnership with investment firm "NewView Capital" to facilitate the organization of employee tender offers in startups, amid the increasing trend of companies staying private for longer periods.

2026-10-23

Chips and Semiconductors

US$85 Million in US Funding for CFS to Develop Specialized Chips for Nuclear Fusion Reactors

Commonwealth Fusion Systems has secured $85 million from the US Department of Commerce under the CHIPS Act, aiming to develop specialized semiconductors and power electronics for commercial nuclear fusion reactors.

2026-10-23

Medical Technologies

Edwards Lifesciences Receives FDA Approval for Pascal Precision Tricuspid Valve Repair System

Edwards Lifesciences has received FDA approval to expand the use of the Pascal Precision system to include tricuspid valve repair, strengthening its technology portfolio in this field.

2026-10-23

Medical Technologies

Medical Diagnostics Company Qiagen Agrees to Acquisition by EQT for $12.1 Billion

Qiagen, a company specializing in diagnostic technologies, has agreed to an acquisition offer from EQT Private Equity valued at $12.1 billion, in a move aimed at enhancing its investment flexibility away from the pressures of public markets.

2026-10-23

Medical Technologies

MedTech Conference: AI and Cybersecurity Top Priorities for the Medical Technology Sector

The MedTech Conference in Boston saw extensive discussions on generative AI regulations, strengthening cybersecurity, and restructuring corporate portfolios in light of economic challenges.

2026-10-23

Medical Technologies

US Healthcare Organizations Demand Generative AI Developers Be Held Accountable for Medical Device Safety

Major American medical associations are pressuring the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to shift the responsibility for monitoring the safety and performance of generative AI-based medical devices from physicians to the developing companies.

2026-10-23

Consumer Electronics and Technology

Apple includes a virtual "iPod" as an "Easter egg" on the Apple Music website

Apple has added an interactive simulation of the classic iPod to the error pages of the Apple Music website, in celebration of the device's 25th anniversary.

2026-10-23

Artificial intelligence

Apple Releases Release Candidate (RC) of watchOS 27.2 Update with Significant Improvements to Siri AI

Apple has released a second Release Candidate of the watchOS 27.2 update, focusing on enhancing Siri's AI capabilities, improving response speed, and expanding language support.

2026-10-23

Cybersecurity

Hacking the iPhone Duo on its launch day: Technical details on vulnerabilities and the role of AI

The Calif security team succeeded in jailbreaking the new iPhone Duo hours after its release, revealing the use of artificial intelligence techniques in developing the discovered vulnerabilities.

2026-10-23

Apps & Platforms

Google Messages App Prepares for Comprehensive Settings Menu Redesign

Google is reorganizing the settings menu in the Android messaging app (Google Messages) by dividing it into new categories with visual improvements and illustrations.

2026-10-23

Artificial intelligence

NVIDIA CEO Predicts Kazakhstan's Transformation into a Global Hub for Physical AI

NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang announced that Kazakhstan has the potential to become a global hub for physical AI, pointing out the possibility of converting local energy resources and technical talent into strategic computing capabilities.

2026-10-23

Apps & Platforms

Permanent discontinuation of Arc browser in December and shift towards the AI-powered Dia browser

The Browser Company has announced the permanent discontinuation of the Arc browser by December 22, 2026, to focus on developing its new AI-powered browser, Dia.

2026-10-23

Privacy and Technology Policies

Google Privacy Policy Update Allows Ad Targeting via Gmail and Photos Data When 'Personal Intelligence' is Enabled

Google has made a privacy policy update allowing it to use data from Gmail, Photos, and Drive to target ads when users choose to enable 'Personal Intelligence' features that connect its services with the Gemini assistant.

2026-10-23