EOD Tech Dive

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EOD Tech Dive is a weekday end-of-day tech news show. Hosts Alex and Sam report the day's biggest stories in AI, chips, cars, and space: what happened, why it is big, and who wins. Same-day reporting only. New episode every weekday. Follow the show and come back tomorrow.

  1. 1 hr ago

    Tue Nov 10 — Ring launches a flying indoor security drone, and AMD ships 256-core Zen 6 EPYC

    Viper's EOD Tech Dive: Tue Nov 10 — Ring launches a flying indoor security drone, and AMD ships 256-core Zen 6 EPYCTue Nov 10, 2026 SummaryRing launches a $249.99 indoor Drone Cam and a $999.99 Rover Cam. AMD ships 256-core Zen 6 EPYC. Pixel Tag goes on sale with the November Pixel Drop. Plus Starlink Mini 2, Steam Deck frame rates, a Honda recall and more. Links and sourcesTop stories- Ring Drone Cam and Rover Cam: TechCrunch, https://techcrunch.com/2026/11/10/ring-known-for-its-doorbell-cameras-launches-a-home-security-drone-and-an-enterprise-security-robot/- AMD EPYC Venice launch: AMD, https://newsroom.amd.com/press-kits/6th-gen-epyc-venice- Pixel Tag on sale: TechCrunch, https://techcrunch.com/2026/11/10/pixel-tag-googles-30-android-ready-answer-to-apples-airtag-is-now-available/ More stories- Starlink Mini 2: The Verge, https://www.theverge.com/tech/1031028/spacex-starlink-mini-2-satellite-internet-terminal-hot-swap-battery- N-able N-central offline: TechCrunch, https://techcrunch.com/2026/11/10/n-able-takes-its-remote-access-service-offline-after-researcher-publishes-dozens-of-zero-day-bugs/- Steam Deck FPS data: Ars Technica, https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2026/11/steam-deck-performance-gets-a-reality-check-with-valves-new-fps-data/- Ukraine fiber drones vs data centers: Ars Technica, https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2026/11/ukraines-fiber-optic-drones-get-squeezed-by-ai-data-center-demand/- Google Fi super network: The Verge, https://www.theverge.com/tech/1030979/google-fi-automatic-network-switching-pixel- Seagate FireCuda Forge: Tom's, https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/external-ssds/seagate-resurrects-hybrid-storage-hands-on-with-the-firecuda-forge-8-or-20tb-external-hard-drive-requires-you-to-bring-your-own-nvme-ssd- BYD robot charging arm: Electrek, https://electrek.co/2026/11/10/byds-robot-charger-plugs-itself-in-charges-evs-5-mins-video/- Lenovo ThinkBook 16 Gen 10: Notebookcheck, https://www.notebookcheck.net/Lenovo-launches-new-16-inch-laptop-globally-with-120-Hz-display-and-over-30-hours-battery-life.1447234.0.html- Poco X8s expands: Notebookcheck, https://www.notebookcheck.net/Xiaomi-releases-new-Poco-smartphone-in-10-more-countries-with-3-500-nit-AMOLED-display-and-100W-charging.1447225.0.html A few more from today- Chrome's 8th zero-day: The Register, https://www.theregister.com/security/2026/11/10/chrome-zero-day-whack-a-mole-continues-as-2026-tally-hits-8/5308732- Vanderbilt ransomware audio: The Register, https://www.theregister.com/cyber-crime/2026/11/10/ransomware-threat-blares-from-vanderbilt-university-computers-during-cyberattack/5308687- Turla in Exchange servers: The Record, https://therecord.media/russia-hackers-espionage-romania-kazakhstan- Tesla China sales -66%: Electrek, https://electrek.co/2026/11/10/tesla-china-sales-crash-october-2026-lowest-four-years/- Honda/Acura steering recall: Honda, https://hondanews.com/en-US/releases/release-b26ae02ff5dca50cb32a1f4783135026-2022-2025-acurahonda-multi-model-electronic-power-steering-eps-software-recall- Apple TV sign language: TechCrunch, https://techcrunch.com/2026/11/10/apple-tv-makes-sign-language-interpretation-a-built-in-accessibility-feature/- Waze cyclist alerts: 9to5Google, https://9to5google.com/2026/11/10/waze-cyclist-alerts-rolling-out/- Meta Glasses overheating fix: 9to5Google, https://9to5google.com/2026/11/10/meta-issues-a-high-priority-update-to-prevent-overheating-in-some-of-its-glasses/- Ableton Live 13: The Verge, https://www.theverge.com/tech/1030846/ableton-live-13-announced-step-sequencer-looplet-daw- Wyze Lever Lock: 9to5Google, https://9to5google.com/2026/11/10/wyze-lever-lock-fingerprint-now-available/- Polestar Formula 2030: Electrek, https://electrek.co/2026/11/10/polestar-formula-2030-concept-unveiled-next-polestar-2/ Hosted by Alex and Sam. Produced by ViperXIII.

  2. 1 day ago

    Mon Nov 9 — Waymo kept passing school buses after the fix, and Nvidia's board probes Jensen Huang

    Viper's EOD Tech Dive: Mon Nov 9 — Waymo kept passing school buses after the fix, and Nvidia's board probes Jensen HuangMon Nov 9, 2026 SummaryRegulators say Waymo robotaxis kept passing stopped school buses after the recall fix. Nvidia's board probes Jensen Huang's ties to alleged Chinese asset Alice Huang, and House chairs want a briefing. The memory crunch hits cheap gadgets. Plus Tesla Robotaxi, Claude Code leaks, Huawei's all-Chinese PC and more. Links and sourcesTop stories- Waymo school-bus recall query: TechCrunch, https://techcrunch.com/2026/11/09/waymo-robotaxis-kept-illegally-passing-school-buses-after-software-fix-feds-say/- Nvidia board probes Jensen Huang: CNBC, https://www.cnbc.com/2026/11/09/nvidia-jensen-huang-affair-congress-scrutiny.html- House seeks Huang briefing: House China Committee, https://chinaselectcommittee.house.gov/media/press-releases/moolenaar-mast-and-crawford-seek-briefing-from-jensen-huang-on-ties-to-chinese-intelligence-asset- Walmart Onn streamers up $10: 9to5Google, https://9to5google.com/2026/11/09/walmart-google-tv-streamer-lineup-price-hike/- Oppo Find X10 Ultra reportedly canceled: 9to5Google, https://9to5google.com/2026/11/07/oppo-reportedly-cancels-find-x10-ultra-thanks-to-ramageddon/- Reballed used DRAM in budget phones: heise, https://www.heise.de/en/news/RAM-crisis-Used-memory-chips-in-cheap-Chinese-smartphones-11515167.html More stories- Tesla Robotaxi San Antonio: Electrek, https://electrek.co/2026/11/09/tesla-robotaxi-san-antonio-launch-geofence/- Claude Code secrets on GitHub: Ars Technica, https://arstechnica.com/ai/2026/11/claude-code-settings-files-expose-thousands-of-secrets-on-github/- ForgeRock car-app unlock: Sam Curry, https://samcurry.net/forgerock- Huawei Qingyun HM650 PC: The Register, https://www.theregister.com/systems/2026/11/09/huawei-says-its-made-a-100-percent-chinese-pc/5308335- Apple 27.2.1 updates: MacRumors, https://www.macrumors.com/2026/11/09/apple-releases-ios-27-2-1-with-bug-fixes/- Update: HomePod mini 2 Mac speaker: MacRumors, https://www.macrumors.com/2026/11/09/homepod-mini-2-mac-speaker-issues/ A few more from today- 8BitDo 3C Plus wired Xbox: The Verge, https://www.theverge.com/tech/1027753/8bitdos-ultimate-3c-plus-wired-controller-xbox-tmr-thumbstick-hall-effect-triggers- Razer Hammerhead V3 Chroma: The Verge, https://www.theverge.com/tech/1029662/razer-hammerhead-v3-chroma-wired-usb-c-earbuds-anc- Android Auto min version: 9to5Google, https://9to5google.com/2026/11/09/android-auto-minimum-requirements-android-11/- Motorola Razr Flex 2027: 9to5Google, https://9to5google.com/2026/11/09/motorola-razr-flex-wide-foldable-2027-leak/- RTX PRO 6000 cables at 500W: Tom's Hardware, https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/gpus/nvidia-rtx-pro-6000-users-cables-almost-melted-even-when-limited-to-500w-12v-2x6-cables-appear-to-still-cause-problems-show-clear-signs-of-melting- Atlas on wheels: The Verge, https://www.theverge.com/tech/1029779/boston-dynamics-atlas-robot-balance-wheels- Backglow logo app: The Verge, https://www.theverge.com/tech/1029705/backglow-macos-app-macbook-pro-touchscreen-glowing-apple-logo- SpaceX infrastructure, Grok QA: Ars Technica, https://arstechnica.com/space/2026/11/spacex-now-fundamentally-an-infrastructure-company-senior-official-says/- Pentagon cislunar satellites: Ars Technica, https://arstechnica.com/space/2026/11/us-military-notionally-interested-in-satellite-constellation-around-moon/ Hosted by Alex and Sam. Produced by ViperXIII.

  3. 4 days ago

    Fri Nov 6 — Tesla winds down Cybertruck for Cybercab, and DigiCert left IDs exposed

    Viper's EOD Tech Dive: Fri Nov 6 — Tesla winds down Cybertruck for Cybercab, and DigiCert left IDs exposedFri Nov 6, 2026 SummaryTesla winds down Cybertruck production mid-2027 for Cybercab after selling about a tenth of plan. DigiCert left customer IDs and some passports on the open web for 16 months. Apple's OLED iPad mini and M6 iMac go on sale. Plus QNAP Plex2Shell, AST Blacklift, Nvidia Fleet Intelligence, TikTok DSA findings and more. Links and sourcesTop stories- Tesla winds down Cybertruck mid-2027 for Cybercab: Engadget, https://www.engadget.com/2308875/tesla-is-winding-down-cybertruck-production-at-its-texas-gigafactory- DigiCert archive exposed 16 months: The Register, https://www.theregister.com/security/2026/11/06/digicert-admits-16-month-security-lapse-exposed-customer-information/5308097- OLED iPad mini and M6 iMac on sale: MacRumors, https://www.macrumors.com/2026/11/06/ipad-mini-oled-and-m6-imac-available-today- QNAP: hackers hit NAS via Plex2Shell: Bleeping Computer, https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/qnap-says-hackers-breaching-nas-devices-in-plex2shell-attacks More stories- AST SpaceMobile Blacklift + Firefly $1.3B: Ars Technica, https://arstechnica.com/space/2026/11/ast-spacemobile-is-so-desperate-for-launch-theyre-building-their-own-rocket- Nvidia Fleet Intelligence for SE Asia NCPs: Tom's Hardware, https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/big-tech/nvidia-tightens-tracking-of-ai-gpus-in-southeast-asia-as-chinese-chip-smuggling-draws-scrutiny-report-claims-cloud-providers-must-join-monitoring-program-to-qualify-for-official-partner-status- EU: TikTok For You DSA rabbit-hole findings: The Verge, https://www.theverge.com/tech/1028597/tiktok-eu-for-you-algorithm-rabbit-hole-effect- Eufy Window Camera E10 US for $80: Engadget, https://www.engadget.com/2309176/eufys-clever-outdoor-security-camera-that-lives-inside-is-now-available-to-buy- Linux Mint 27 Adrien / Cinnamon 2.8: The Register, https://www.theregister.com/os-platforms/2026/11/06/crowd-fave-linux-mint-update-approaches-fresh-from-autumn-release-of-cinnamon-desktop/5307951 A few more from today- Update: Chainalysis hit all-customer creds: Bleeping Computer, https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/chainalysis-says-breach-exposed-credentials-for-all-customers- D-Link DGS-3130 unpatched zero-days: Bleeping Computer, https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/d-link-warns-of-multiple-zero-days-in-dgs-3130-series-switches- Update: Apple HomeView has 8GB RAM: MacRumors, https://www.macrumors.com/2026/11/05/apple-homeview-how-much-ram- Update: Warby Parker XR preorders Nov 12: Engadget, https://www.engadget.com/2308376/warby-parker-seemingly-spilled-the-beans-on-googles-android-xr-smart-glasses-launch- Sony MDR-3R ~$60 USB-C Walkman headphones: Ars Technica, https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2026/11/sony-adds-usb-c-to-its-70s-era-mdr-3-walkman-headphones- Apple holiday returns through Jan 8, 2027: MacRumors, https://www.macrumors.com/2026/11/06/apple-holiday-return-policy-2026 Hosted by Alex and Sam. Produced by ViperXIII.

  4. 5 days ago

    Thu Nov 5 — CISA and the FBI warn hackers are hitting industrial freezers, and Discord rebuilds its app in Rust

    Viper's EOD Tech Dive: Thu Nov 5 — CISA and the FBI warn hackers are hitting industrial freezers, and Discord rebuilds its app in RustThu Nov 5, 2026 SummaryCISA, the FBI and other agencies warn hackers are attacking internet-exposed freezer controllers at grocery stores, military bases and a French blood bank. Discord swaps Electron for a Rust desktop client using about 290 MB of RAM. The 2027 RAV4 PHEV gets a NACS port and 52 miles of EV range. Plus the Ocarina of Time remake, an OpenSSH flaw, a Hyundai airbag recall, Tesla's Cybercab filing, GTA VI screenshots, Switch 2 sales and a satellite playing Doom. Links and sourcesTop stories- Feds warn of attacks on industrial freezers: TechCrunch, https://techcrunch.com/2026/11/05/u-s-government-warns-of-ongoing-cyber-threat-amid-mass-hacks-of-industrial-retail-and-military-freezers/- Discord drops Electron for a Rust client: The Verge, https://www.theverge.com/news/1027379/discord-ditching-electron-web-app- 2027 RAV4 PHEV gets NACS and 52 miles of EV range: Electrek, https://electrek.co/2026/11/05/toyota-updates-rav4-phev-nacs-port-52-miles-ev-range/ More stories- YouTube's redesign removes the Subscriptions tab: 9to5Google, https://9to5google.com/2026/11/05/youtube-app-redesign-subscriptions-tab- One UI 9 Wi-Fi, data and SIM bugs: Android Authority, https://www.androidauthority.com/one-ui-9-wi-fi-mobile-data-sim-issues-galaxy-users-3731894/- Xbox PC app launches up to 60% faster: The Verge, https://www.theverge.com/news/1027353/microsoft-new-xbox-pc-app-redesign- New GTA VI screenshots: The Verge, https://www.theverge.com/games/1027550/rockstar-just-released-dozens-of-new-gta-vi-screenshots- Switch 2 sales down 37.4%: The Verge, https://www.theverge.com/news/1027339/nintendo-game-sales-earnings-switch-2-demand-soft- Ocarina of Time remake hits 96 on Metacritic: Vice, https://www.vice.com/en/article/zelda-ocarina-of-time-remake-review-roundup/- OpenSSH/musl oversized-password flaw: Bleeping Computer, https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/openssh-flaw-lets-attackers-log-into-password-disabled-linux-accounts/- Kona Electric/Veloster N airbag recall: Electrek, https://electrek.co/2026/11/05/hyundai-recalling-nearly-30000-kona-evs-airbag-defect/- Update: Tesla asks to keep Cybercab answers secret: Electrek, https://electrek.co/2026/11/05/tesla-cybercab-nhtsa-sworn-answers-confidential/ A few more from today- Camp Snap CS-8 Mini kids' camcorder: The Verge, https://www.theverge.com/tech/1027575/camp-snap-cs-8-mini-retro-film-camera-kid-friendly- X web app shows first post in 2.7 seconds: The Verge, https://www.theverge.com/tech/1027113/x-says-its-updated-web-app-is-way-faster- Update: Motorola Signature 27 is $1,599: Ars Technica, https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2026/11/motorolas-new-signature-27-has-it-all-if-you-can-stomach-the-1600-price-tag/- Android Auto calling loop bug: Android Authority, https://www.androidauthority.com/android-auto-calling-texting-contacts-bug-3731922/- DarkSword watering-hole attacks on phones: Ars Technica, https://arstechnica.com/security/2026/11/hackers-exploited-ios-and-android-flaws-to-infect-phones- App Store subscription retention messages: Apple Developer, https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=fk9ps3gv- LeoLabs gets $150M Pentagon loan: LeoLabs, https://leolabs.space/press/leolabs-secures-150m-u-s-government-financing/- Aina's $399 AI ring: TechCrunch, https://techcrunch.com/2026/11/05/ainas-smart-ring-has-a-screen-a-joystick-and-a-mic-so-you-can-talk-to-ai-agents- Logic Pro assistant needs a subscription: MacRumors, https://www.macrumors.com/2026/11/05/logic-pro-new-feature-requires-subscription- Satellite plays Doom on voice command: Gizmodo, https://gizmodo.com/an-amateur-radio-operator-told-a-satellite-to-play-doom-and-it-listened-2000835488 Hosted by Alex and Sam. Produced by ViperXIII.

  5. 6 days ago

    Wed Nov 4 — SpaceX picks Qualcomm to build Starlink Mobile's 5G towers, and Apple starts checking public iCloud links

    EOD Tech Dive: SpaceX picks Qualcomm to build Starlink Mobile's 5G towers, and Apple starts checking public iCloud linksWed Nov 4, 2026 SummarySpaceX picks Qualcomm to power tens of thousands of Starlink Mobile ground 5G sites from 2027. Apple says that from iOS 27.3 it will check files shared through public iCloud links for harmful content, and items shared that way lose end-to-end encryption. AMD guides its fourth quarter above Intel for the first time ever. Plus Waymo leaving Uber, the mSecure and DreamHost breaches, the 5.3-inch Enough Phone, faster Bluetooth HDT and more. Links and sourcesThe big ones- SpaceX picks Qualcomm for Starlink Mobile 5G: CNBC, https://www.cnbc.com/2026/11/04/spacex-strikes-deal-with-qualcomm-for-mobile-network-infrastructure.html- Apple checks public iCloud links from iOS 27.3: Apple, https://support.apple.com/en-us/149168- AMD guides Q4 above Intel for the first time: Tom's Hardware, https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/cpus/amd-expects-to-outsell-intel-in-q4-for-the-first-time-in-history-usd17b-guidance-would-exceed-intels-projections More stories- Waymo splits with Uber in January 2028: TechCrunch, https://techcrunch.com/2026/11/04/waymo-confirms-its-shaking-up-its-uber-relationship-in-january-2028/- Korean Tesla owners' FSD complaint: Electrek, https://electrek.co/2026/11/04/tesla-fsd-south-korea-consumer-group-complaint-kftc/- mSecure cloud database stolen: BleepingComputer, https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/msecure-password-manager-hack-prompts-password-reset-warnings/- DreamHost File Manager breach: BleepingComputer, https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/dreamhost-confirms-data-breach-exposed-ftp-logins-and-webmail-sessions/- The 5.3-inch Enough Phone: Ars Technica, https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2026/11/people-say-they-want-small-smartphones-the-enough-phone-will-put-that-to-the-test/- Bluetooth HDT hits 7.5 Mbps: Engadget, https://www.engadget.com/2306723/bluetooth-is-going-to-get-a-lot-faster-in-2027/ A few more from today- Nvidia China gets 1% of RTX Pro 5500 orders: Tom's Hardware, https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/gpus/nvidia-can-only-fulfill-1-percent-of-chinas-massive-usd70-billion-gpu-order-for-ai-chips-report-claims-supply-constraints-choke-export-friendly-rtx-pro-5500-deliveries-despite-huge-demand- WordPress flaw added to CISA KEV: BleepingComputer, https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/cisa-flags-wordpress-rce-flaw-as-actively-exploited-in-attacks/- Nothing's screen-free device ships in December: The Verge, https://www.theverge.com/ai-artificial-intelligence/1026586/nothing-screen-free-ai-device-carl-pei- God of War Laufey slips to May 20, 2027: The Verge, https://www.theverge.com/games/1026448/sony-playstation-god-of-war-laufey-delay- Xbox cloud phone-as-controller preview: Xbox Wire, https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2026/11/04/cloud-gaming-inputs-preview/- macOS 27.3 menu bar Live Activities: MacRumors, https://www.macrumors.com/2026/11/04/macos-27-3-live-activities-in-menu-bar/- MacBook Neo 2 report: 9to5Mac, https://9to5mac.com/2026/11/04/macbook-neo-2-is-coming-and-apple-reportedly-expects-a-massive-hit/- Intel Nova Lake schedule leak: Tom's Hardware, https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/cpus/intels-core-ultra-400-nova-lake-launch-schedule-leaks-out-mass-production-in-q4-first-nova-lake-cpus-in-q1-2027- npu-driver draws Windows 11 on the NPU: Tom's Hardware, https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/gpu-drivers/open-source-project-renders-your-windows-11-desktop-using-the-npu-rather-than-the-gpu-npu-driver-can-only-run-at-2-to-3-hz-targets-30-hz-performance- Axon sued over license plate cameras: The Verge, https://www.theverge.com/ai-artificial-intelligence/1026642/axon-is-being-sued-over-its-ai-license-plate-reading-cameras Hosted by Alex and Sam. Produced by ViperXIII.

  6. 3 Nov

    Tue Nov 3 — Apple's iOS 27.3 beta brings Safari vertical tabs, and Windows 11 speeds up 8GB PCs

    EOD Tech Dive: Apple's iOS 27.3 beta brings Safari vertical tabs, and Windows 11 speeds up 8GB PCsTue Nov 3, 2026 SummaryApple's first iOS 27.3 beta adds Safari vertical tabs, a dark mode for any website, the redesigned Health app, new Siri app skills and Reachability for the iPhone Duo. Microsoft says a Windows 11 update makes 8GB PCs up to 20 percent more responsive, and the Dutch regulator caps Tesla's driver assist at 10 percent over the limit and renames FSD. Plus Meta ending Quest 2 and Quest Pro updates, the $49.99 Xbox Nano controller, Apple's 18+ rule for dating apps and AI companions, Barracuda's root-access flaws and more. Links and sourcesThe big ones- iOS 27.3 beta 1, everything new: 9to5Mac, https://9to5mac.com/2026/11/03/everything-new-in-ios-27-3-beta-1-so-far/- Safari vertical tabs and adaptive dark mode: 9to5Mac, https://9to5mac.com/2026/11/03/ios-27-3-and-macos-27-3-add-vertical-tabs-adaptive-dark-mode-and-more-to-safari/- Windows 11 up to 20% more responsive on 8GB PCs: The Verge, https://www.theverge.com/news/1025142/windows-11-8gb-ram-memory-improvements-speed-performance- RDW caps Tesla driver assist at +10%, renames FSD: RDW, https://www.rdw.nl/en/news/2026/rdw-approves-changes-to-tesla-driver-assistance-system More stories- Quest 2 and Quest Pro feature updates end: Meta, https://developers.meta.com/vr/blog/meta-quest-2-quest-pro-end-of-feature-development-what-to-know- Xbox Nano controller and cloud Wi-Fi: The Verge, https://www.theverge.com/games/1025430/xbox-nano-controller-direct-cloud-wifi-connectivity- 18+ rating for dating apps and AI companions: Apple, https://developer.apple.com/news?id=yxkh08us- Barracuda root-access flaws: BleepingComputer, https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/barracuda-warns-of-critical-flaws-allowing-root-access-to-devices/- Samsung reportedly leaving 8-inch chipmaking by 2030: TrendForce, https://www.trendforce.com/news/2026/11/03/news-samsung-reportedly-to-exit-8-inch-foundry-by-2030-as-tsmc-also-cuts-capacity/- Google Cloud's $250,000 bug bounty tier: Google Cloud, https://cloud.google.com/blog/products/identity-security/cloud-ciso-perspectives-introducing-new-tier-for-google-cloud-vrp A few more from today- Android November system update: 9to5Google, https://9to5google.com/2026/11/02/november-2026-google-system-updates- Pixel Watch battery-drain fix: 9to5Google, https://9to5google.com/2026/11/03/google-releases-fix-for-pixel-watch-battery-drain- Galaxy Ring sleep apnea detection: Engadget, https://www.engadget.com/2305182/samsung-galaxy-ring-gets-fda-approval-for-advanced-sleep-apnea-detection- PS VR2 pulled from Sony's stores: Road to VR, https://roadtovr.com/sony-psvr-2-out-of-stock-ps-store-amazon- Brightspeed multi-state outage: The News-Gazette, https://www.thenews-gazette.com/article/15783,brightspeed-internet-experiencing-widespread-outage- GSMA on storm damage to cell sites: The Register, https://www.theregister.com/networks/2026/11/03/gsma-warns-of-growing-risks-to-mobile-networks-from-extreme-weather/5307308- VW ID. Polo wins German Car of the Year: Electrek, https://electrek.co/2026/11/03/volkswagens-id-polo-ev-wins-german-car-of-the-year-2027/- BYD Yangwang U9 Xtreme 280 mph crash: Electrek, https://electrek.co/2026/11/03/byds-ev-crashes-at-280-mph-watch-driver-escape-unharmed/- USSF-432 launch slips to Friday: SpaceX, https://www.spacex.com/launches/ussf432- Arduview pocket handheld: Engadget, https://www.engadget.com/2304756/the-arduview-might-be-the-ultimate-tribute-to-retro-translucent-gadgets Hosted by Alex and Sam. Produced by ViperXIII.

  7. 2 Nov

    Mon Nov 2 — Nvidia's own store stops selling the RTX 5080, and the Amadeus breach spreads to a dozen airlines

    EOD Tech Dive: Nvidia's own store stops selling the RTX 5080, and the Amadeus breach spreads to a dozen airlinesMon Nov 2, 2026 SummaryNvidia's own US store stops selling the RTX 5080 as street prices climb past double MSRP. The Amadeus booking breach spreads to Qantas, Cathay Pacific, JAL, ANA and Korean Air, and Northflank becomes the ninth AI developer platform breached in a month. Hackers push fake nuclear alerts in Ukraine and Russia, the HomePod Mini 2 lands at $149, Apple Intelligence heads to China and China fights the FCC's test-lab ban. Plus hacked PS5s running Android games, a Hubble rescue call, a lawsuit against Brave and more. Links and sourcesThe big ones- Nvidia store pulls the RTX 5080, prices hit 2.2x MSRP: Tom's Hardware, https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/gpus/nvidia-store-quietly-pulls-the-rtx-5080-following-rtx-5090-removal-street-prices-climb-to-2-2x-over-msrp- Amadeus breach hits Qantas, Cathay and more airlines: Business Traveller, https://www.businesstraveller.com/news/amadeus-data-breach-airlines-passenger-information-exposed/- Northflank, ninth AI dev platform breached, AI keys abused: BleepingComputer, https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/northflank-security-breach-leads-to-abuse-of-customers-ai-api-keys/ More stories- Ukraine and Russia alert apps hijacked with fake warnings: The Record, https://therecord.media/ukraine-hackers-russia-alert-system- HomePod Mini 2 new features: MacRumors, https://www.macrumors.com/2026/10/30/homepod-mini-2-new-features/- Apple Intelligence comes to China in iOS 27.3: MacRumors, https://www.macrumors.com/2026/10/30/apple-says-ios-27-3-beta-coming-next-week/- China demands the US revoke the FCC test-lab ban: Xinhua, https://english.news.cn/20261031/30b6d51ca5d540c8bac66612306a03b1/c.html- Hacked PS5s run Android games and a Switch 2 emulator: Android Authority, https://www.androidauthority.com/ps5-run-android-switch-2-pc-games-3730686/- NASA seeks Hubble rescue ideas as Swift falls: Ars Technica, https://arstechnica.com/space/2026/10/think-you-can-save-the-hubble-space-telescope-nasa-wants-to-know/ A few more from today- FBI pins the Binance theft on North Korea: FBI, https://www.fbi.gov/investigate/cyber/alerts/2026/north-korea-responsible-for-6-billion-binance-attack- Apple's tabletop robot reportedly delayed: The Verge, https://www.theverge.com/tech/1024496/apple-homeview-ultra-robot-rumor-delay- Samsung Android XR glasses in mid-December: 9to5Google, https://9to5google.com/2026/11/02/samsungs-android-xr-intelligent-eyewear-reportedly-launches-in-december/- Xiaomi 18 Pro series goes global: GSMArena, https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_18_pro_series_is_going_global_this_month-news-75305.php- Nagoshi Studio closes after NetEase cuts funding: VGC, https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/nagoshi-studio-officially-closes-after-netease-cuts-funding/- GMO apologizes for cloud-server breach: The Japan Times, https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/11/02/japan/gmo-news-conference-kumagai/- Chainalysis discloses AI-driven intrusion: Chainalysis, https://www.chainalysis.com/blog/security-incident-october-30/- NYT and newspapers sue Brave: The Verge, https://www.theverge.com/tech/1024588/brave-lawsuit-ai-scraping-new-york-times

  8. 31 Oct

    Fri Oct 30 — Toyota will build Waymo's next robotaxi

    EOD Tech Dive: Toyota will build Waymo's next robotaxiFri Oct 30, 2026 SummaryToyota will build a custom bZ4X robotaxi for Waymo on its own line in Japan. Binance loses a record $6.4 billion to North Korean hackers, and GM pays $220 million over selling Smart Driver data. Reddit moves behind a login, Starlink tests location-based pricing, a launch shortage looms, a max-severity GitLab flaw is exploited, and GCHQ can't find its drives. Plus a satellite haiku, Nvidia Vera, the Android SMS of death and more. Links and sourcesThe big ones- Toyota to build Waymo's bZ4X robotaxi: Toyota Newsroom, https://global.toyota/en/newsroom/corporate/44960881.html- Binance $6.4B exploit tied to North Korea: Chainalysis, https://www.chainalysis.com/blog/binance-exploit-latest-findings-and-response/- Binance hack coverage: BBC News, https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cwe8lp7zy07zo- GM $220M Smart Driver data settlement: Washington AG, https://www.atg.wa.gov/news/news-releases/gm-pay-220m-sharing-drivers-private-data-case-co-led-washington- GM settlement analysis: Ars Technica, https://arstechnica.com/cars/2026/10/gm-to-pay-220-million-after-selling-customer-smart-driver-data/ More stories- Reddit will require logins: The Verge, https://www.theverge.com/tech/1022571/reddit-login-requirement-q3-2026-earnings- Starlink tests location-based pricing: PCMag UK, https://uk.pcmag.com/networking/168161/starlink-tests-dynamic-pricing-bills-20-percent-higher-depending-on-location- Rocket shortage through 2030: Ars Technica, https://arstechnica.com/space/2026/10/analysts-find-looming-launch-crisis-is-more-severe-than-anticipated/- Max-severity GitLab flaw exploited: CISA, https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/alerts/2026/10/29/cisa-adds-two-known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog- GitLab attacks: SecurityWeek, https://www.securityweek.com/max-severity-gitlab-vulnerability-exploited-against-alpine-linux/- GCHQ lost thousands of storage devices: The Register, https://www.theregister.com/security/2026/10/30/british-intelligence-agency-misplaced-thousands-of-storage-devices-years-later-still-cant-say-how-many/5306605 A few more from today- Google satellite writes haiku: Google, https://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/models-and-research/google-research/project-suncatcher-satellite-response/- Nvidia Vera CPU benchmarks: Tom's Hardware, https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/cpus/benchmarking-nvidias-vera-cpu-for-the-data-center-standalone-vera-tested-against-granite-rapids-ap-and-epyc-turin- Intel Fab 28 blast costs $600M: DatacenterDynamics, https://www.datacenterdynamics.com/en/news/intel-says-israel-fab-explosion-will-cost-company-600m-in-losses-as-q3-26-revenue-hits-165bn/- Apple buys Ascend.io: MacRumors, https://www.macrumors.com/2026/10/30/apple-acquires-ascend-io/- Applebee's app leaked a database password: TechCrunch, https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/30/applebees-exposed-customers-personal-data-after-leaving-database-password-in-app/- GitHub outages: GitHub Status, https://www.githubstatus.com/- Android SMS of death: heise online, https://www.heise.de/en/news/SMS-of-Death-Security-flaw-crashes-Android-phones-11506625.html- Chrome security update: Google Chrome Releases, https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/10/- Nothing OS 5.0 / Android 17 early: 9to5Google, https://9to5google.com/2026/10/30/nothing-os-5-0-android-17-is-now-rolling-out-to-nothing-4a-and-3a-series-phones/- Motorola Signature 27 on Nov 5: 9to5Google, https://9to5google.com/2026/10/30/motorola-signature-27-launch-date-confirmed/- Windows 11 search builds: Windows Insider Blog, https://blogs.windows.com/windows-insider/2026/10/30/announcing-new-builds-for-30-october-2026/- Rivian R2 is the best seller: Rivian, https://rivian.com/newsroom/article/rivian-releases-third-quarter-2026-financial-results

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