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Mistral releases open weights for Large 4
Mistral Large 4 comes with open weights and gains in coding and cyber. Self-hosting is possible, while model services need separate license terms.
Full story at TestingCatalog AI News ↗ - Smartphones & apps · Software & updates
YouTube bug drops videos out of full screen
Some users report videos randomly leaving full screen for the mini player, with audio cut. Usual troubleshooting hasn't helped, and Google was contacted.
Full story at Android Authority ↗ - IT law & regulation · Smartphones & apps · IT industry & companies
Russia adds Apple to its state surveillance registry
Bloomberg reports that Roskomnadzor listed Apple and Microsoft on October 2 as "organizers of information dissemination". This obliges them to keep communications and make data available to Russian security agencies.
Full story at MacRumors ↗ - IT industry & companies · Networking
Bell sells almost half of a new tower company
BCE is selling an almost 50 per cent stake in the new TowerCo for $2.45 billion. TowerCo holds assets at over 5,000 wireless sites across Canada, and the buyer is a Quebec investment firm.
Full story at MobileSyrup ↗ - IT law & regulation · Networking
Canada presents a plan to increase telecom competition
The government launched the Telecom Competition Roadmap to give Canadians more choice. Competitors are to get easier access to existing networks and be able to expand their own.
Full story at MobileSyrup ↗ - Chips & hardware · Smartphones & apps · IT industry & companies
Apple has launched over 25 products in two months
Since late August Apple has released more than 25 new devices and accessories, according to MacRumors. The recap lists items such as Mac Mini and Mac Studio, but it is not complete.
Full story at MacRumors ↗ - Cybersecurity · Networking
Cloudflare tracks abuse of eMudhra's weak keys
On October 19, 2026 eight extremely weak eMudhra keys became known, one of them simply the number 4. Cloudflare now shares evidence of exploitation and progress on patching.
Full story at blog.cloudflare.com ↗ - Cybersecurity · Smartphones & apps · Operating systems
A text message can brick phones, and Google has a fix
The so-called SMS of Death can brick a phone. Google has already issued a fix, according to the report.
Full story at PhoneArena ↗ - Cybersecurity · Networking · Cloud & data centers
Cloudflare publishes its DDoS report for Q3 2026
The report by Cloudforce One analyzes Cloudflare network data for July to September. Short, low-bandwidth attacks under 10 minutes and 1 Gbps rose by 208%.
Full story at blog.cloudflare.com ↗ - Operating systems · Cybersecurity · Networking
Google rolls out updates across Google Home and Nest devices
The updates cover the app, Gemini for Home and hardware such as Chromecast with Google TV, Nest WiFi and speakers. They bring new Android security patches, platform updates and better streaming.
Full story at Droid Life ↗
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