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Because even background features need to be scrutinized. Smith Collection/gado/Getty Images Bluetooth allows for all manner of creature comforts, from hands-free calls to wireless headphones. However, few tech conveniences can go without drawbacks, and Bluetooth is no exception. At a time when personal data is a hot commodity, it’s best to exercise caution. Though Bluetooth requires a user’s consent before pairing with another device, that doesn’t mean hackers can’t slip through the cracks. A notable case was the discovery of a Bluetooth vulnerability in Fitbits specifically, as well as other hardware that makes use of the…

Anthropic releases Claude Fable 5.1, cutting prompt cache prices by 75% while loosening safety false positives. Anthropic just handed AI developers a massive win. The research lab officially rolled out Claude Fable 5.1, an upgraded version of its flagship model. The new release thinks deeper, runs faster, and costs significantly less to operate. Developers have been facing two major friction points with frontier models for over two months: expensive API bills for multi-turn tasks and overly sensitive safety guardrails. Fable 5.1 is designed to tackle both these problems head-on. Anthropic slashed its prompt cache read pricing by 75%. If you…

Attackers are exploiting a new unpatched vulnerability in Magento Open Source and Adobe Commerce that lets them run malicious code on an online store’s server without logging in, Dutch e-commerce security company Sansec said in an advisory published on September 5. Sansec, which discovered the flaw and named it StyleSmuggler, said attacks started on September 4. “Sansec is publishing early because stores are being compromised right now,” the company said. As of September 6, Adobe has not published an advisory, a CVE identifier, a patch, or a workaround, and its Adobe Commerce security bulletin index lists nothing after the August 11 update. A…

Every year around this time, Apple announces new iPhones. The products go on sale soon after, usually ranging from a base model to more premium and more expensive Pro models. But this year will likely be different—not just because the company has a brand-new CEO.Apple’s iPhone event will be held on September 9 at 10 am Pacific (1 pm Eastern), announced last week with the title “Surprise and Shine!” If you tune into the livestream, expect the announcement of an iPhone 18 Pro, 18 Pro Max, and, if all the rumors and widely held analyst expectations are true, the first…

Developer Shapefarm’s debut release is more than just a stellar couch co-op adventure: Orbitals is a celebration of vintage anime that wears its inspirations on its sleeve. It’s Cowboy Bebop, Evangelion and Sailor Moon stuffed into a high-concept sci-fi story, with lovingly crafted animated cutscenes to boot. And while Orbitals never truly breaks away from these visual touchstones to blossom into a stand-alone masterpiece, it’s aping so many nearly perfect hits that the sugary nostalgia will probably be enough to keep you satiated during the game’s short playtime. The elephant in the room is Hazelight Studios’ string of award-winning hits,…

An old ownCloud vulnerability is back in the spotlight after researchers linked it to the reported theft of sensitive Philippine nuclear research data. The flaw had been fixed for nearly three years before the intrusion came to light. CISA added CVE-2023-49105 to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on Aug. 27, 2026, one day after Hunt.io published evidence tying the flaw to a Philippine nuclear research organization. The researchers said attacker-controlled infrastructure contained nuclear-material records, reactor-related data, personnel files, and credential material, underscoring the risk posed by unpatched internet-facing file-sharing systems. The listing confirms that CVE-2023-49105 has been exploited in the…

Most enterprises now have post-quantum cryptography initiatives underway. The problem is that very few have implemented quantum-safe protections across their infrastructure. This gap was highlighted recently in a survey released by digital trust company DigiCert Inc. The report’s findings indicated that 87% of organizations were planning, testing or implementing post-quantum cryptography initiatives, while only 7% had deployed quantum-safe or hybrid cryptography across most of their digital certificates. The survey offered one more example of the challenges ahead for enterprises seeking to protect critical systems in a world where cryptographic algorithms may become obsolete, leaving systems vulnerable to attack. “Post-quantum migration…

Forbes has released its 2026 list of Singapore’s 50 Richest on Thursday (Sept 3), and while most of the city-state’s wealthiest got richer, their combined fortunes remained flat at US$239 billion. 35 of the 50 listees saw their fortunes grow, buoyed by Singapore’s strong economic performance and gains in sectors such as banking, property and retail. But a sharp decline in tech-related wealth, including Meta co-founder Eduardo Saverin, wiped out much of those gains, leaving the collective fortune unchanged from last year. Still, the losses have done little to dent Saverin’s lead. Despite seeing his net worth fall by US$10.1…

Customer journey orchestration is about building genuine connections with prospects and customers. Why is a customer-centric approach crucial in today’s omnichannel environment? B2B buying journeys rarely follow the path marketing teams expect. A champion may start the search. IT may shift the focus to security. Finance may test the business case. Procurement may then push on terms. Each stakeholder can change the direction of the deal. Their actions leave clues across many channels. These include websites and events. They also include email activity and sales calls. Product trials and third-party research add more context. Most marketing stacks record these signals.…

This week on the GeekWire Podcast: The NBA suspends former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer for a year and hits the Clippers with $30 million in fines and five lost draft picks over allegedly sham endorsement deals for Kawhi Leonard, drawing comparisons to the Microsoft antitrust era. A new Redfin report says San Francisco’s housing market is booming on AI wealth while Seattle slumps, with the Bay Area-to-Seattle migration pipeline nearly dried up. And the Seahawks sale to the Khosla family officially closes, ending the Paul Allen era, with two familiar Seattle tech names surfacing in the new ownership group. Plus,…