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Cold Storage, Hot Trouble
Suspected cyberattacks sent supermarket fridge and freezer temperatures soaring across several European countries, spoiling food and forcing some stores to discard stock. The incidents follow last month’s attacks in France, but investigators haven’t established a connection or identified who’s responsible.
source: Bloomberg
Starlink Eyes a Phone Plan
The Washington Post’s sources say SpaceX is discussing a Boost Mobile purchase or a network arrangement with EchoStar to build its own wireless service. Any transfer of Boost’s existing AT&T and T-Mobile agreements may require those carriers’ consent, and neither SpaceX nor EchoStar has commented on a potential deal.
source: The Washington Post
Grok Bot Runs Up the Tab
Elon Musk says Grok Bot’s operating costs are outpacing its revenue as subscribers complain of rapidly exhausted usage limits. The agent is separate from the Grok chatbot, and Musk hasn’t shared cost figures or confirmed whether the limits changed.
source: Forbes
Marvell Sees the Light
Marvell agreed to acquire Lumentum in a $115 billion all-stock deal, including debt, adding lasers and optical components used in AI networks. Both boards approved the transaction, which would give Lumentum shareholders about a third of the combined company and is expected to close in the first half of 2028.
source: Reuters
False Alarms on Both Sides
Ukraine and Russia reported overnight attacks that pushed false warnings through emergency alert apps, including bogus nuclear and chemical threat notices in Ukraine. Ukraine says its app is restored and military systems weren’t affected; Russia reported alerts in 33 regions, with no established link between the attacks or identified culprit.
source: Bloomberg
Ordinary Apps, Hidden Abuse
WIRED uncovered more than 400 linked apps and websites concealing sexually abusive deepfake tools behind seemingly routine services. Apple, Google, and Meta removed apps or restricted advertising, but WIRED found continued activity after those actions.
source: WIRED
An iPad Refresh on the Horizon
Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reports that Apple may update the base iPad, Air, and Pro in early 2027. Possible upgrades include Apple Intelligence for the entry model, an OLED display for the Air, and a newer processor with vapor-chamber cooling for the Pro.
source: Engadget
Remembering a Flat-Panel Pioneer
British physicist Cyril Hilsum, whose research helped bring liquid-crystal displays to TVs, computers, and phones, died September 23rd at 101. His seven-decade career also included Britain’s first semiconductor laser, more than 100 technical papers, and over 50 patents.
source: The New York Times