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Meta Acquires AI Social Network Moltbook |
Call it LinkedIn for large language models.
Meta has acquired Moltbook, a social network designed for AI agents, as it ramps up investment in AI research and infrastructure. |
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The Moltbook team will join Meta’s Superintelligence Labs, which develops and operates the company’s Llama AI models. The platform drew attention earlier this year for hosting bot-generated discussions on topics like religion, identity, and ethics, though some testers suspected humans were posing as bots. Deal terms were not disclosed, and it remains unclear whether Moltbook will stay public or become an internal research tool. The acquisition comes as Meta sharply increases AI spending, with plans to allocate up to $135 billion toward AI development and infrastructure in 2026. Why it matters: The move underscores Meta’s push to compete with OpenAI, Google, and Anthropic in advanced AI systems. For developers and enterprise tech leaders, it signals how experimental AI social platforms could become testing grounds for next-generation models.
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Apple’s Foldable iPhone Targets Multitasking Power Users |
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The device will reportedly feature an internal display about the size of an iPad mini and a smaller external screen. Its wider internal aspect ratio aims to improve video viewing and productivity while supporting two apps side by side. Despite the tablet-style experience, it will still run standard iOS rather than iPadOS.
Apple is also redesigning core iOS apps with sidebar layouts similar to iPad software to better use the larger screen. Hardware changes may include a hole-punch front camera and a shift from Face ID to Touch ID built into the side button.
Apple’s entry into foldables—seven years after Samsung’s first model—signals a push toward productivity-focused designs. Developers may need to adapt apps as foldable devices move further into the mainstream. |
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| Iran-Linked Hack Hits US Medical Tech Firm |
An Iran-linked hacker group claims it carried out a cyberattack that disrupted medical technology company Stryker’s Microsoft environment.
The group, known as Handala Team, said it accessed Stryker’s Microsoft Intune device management console, enabling attackers to remotely wipe some employee devices. |
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Researchers believe the attackers abused Intune’s legitimate remote-reset feature, typically used to erase lost or stolen corporate devices. Stryker confirmed a global network disruption tied to its Microsoft environment but said there is no evidence of ransomware or malware. The incident could mark the first significant Iran-linked cyberattack on a US company since tensions between the two countries escalated. |
AI-Driven Cybercrime Activity Surges 1,500% |
Cybercriminals are increasingly using agentic AI systems to automate full attack chains, from reconnaissance to phishing and credential testing, according to Flashpoint’s 2026 Global Threat Intelligence Report.
Researchers tracked a 1,500% surge in underground discussions about AI-enabled cybercrime, signaling a shift from experimentation to large-scale automation. The report also highlights 3.3 billion stolen credentials collected through infostealer malware and warns that attackers are focusing more on identity abuse and social engineering instead of exploiting software vulnerabilities.
Deploy phishing-resistant MFA and monitor unusual login activity across VPN, SaaS, and cloud accounts. |
Chrome Expands Gemini AI to India, Canada, New Zealand |
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The assistant appears in a built-in side panel that can summarize webpages, answer questions about on-screen content, and help complete tasks without leaving the tab. Initial access is rolling out to desktop and iOS users on Mac, Windows, and Chromebook Plus devices, while Android users can launch Gemini through the power button shortcut.
Google is also adding support for more than 50 languages and deeper integrations with Gmail, Maps, Calendar, and YouTube, allowing users to draft emails, summarize videos, and pull information across tabs inside the browser. The expansion illustrates Google’s push to turn Chrome into a primary gateway for Gemini. Turns out the next AI platform might just be your browser tab. |
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Senior Staff Writer at TechnologyAdvice |
Luis Millares is a seasoned tech writer with broad experience reviewing consumer gadgets and enterprise software, offering clear, reliable insights across the latest in technology. |
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