More than 200GB of behind-the-scenes Cartoon Network production files have leaked online through Google Drive and file-sharing links. The exposed material includes model sheets, puppet rigs, and pitch documents from classic shows like The Powerpuff Girls and Dexter’s Laboratory. While copyright strikes are actively removing the files, the incident exposes decades of animation assets shortly after Skydance completed its acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery.

Hundreds of French supermarkets, including Intermarché and Coopérative U, were hit by a cyberattack that caused refrigeration systems to reach temperatures up to 122°F (50°C). The overnight incident forced retailers to throw away large amounts of spoiled food to prevent health risks. The Paris prosecutor’s office has opened an investigation into the incident, while refrigeration technology supplier Danfoss noted that the affected units were running outdated firmware.

Apple is reportedly preparing to unveil a new smart home hub called HomeView on Tuesday, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. Powered by an A18 chip, the Siri-focused display will arrive in countertop and wall-mounted versions to compete with Amazon and Google devices. The company is also expected to introduce an updated Apple TV and HomePod Mini ahead of the HomeView's mid-November launch.

Demand for the Ford F-150 Lightning has surged on the US used market following the end of its production in December. Lower secondary-market prices, averaging around $50,000, have made the electric pickup appealing to drivers seeking cost parity with gas-powered models. Ford aims to leverage this interest in affordable electric trucks next year with the launch of an all-new $28,000 pickup dubbed Fathom.

Brandon Thomas, the developer behind the ArtCraft suite, has released open-source alternatives to Microsoft Office called GridCraft, DeckCraft, and WordCraft. Built using Claude and published on GitHub, the cross-platform apps aim to provide an identical experience across Windows, MacOS, and Linux without recurring subscription fees. The project serves as a direct alternative to corporate subscription models, with community members already proposing potential replacements for tools like Autodesk.

Geely Auto announced plans to begin selling electric vehicles in Canada in 2027, positioning itself as the first Chinese mass-market EV brand in North America. The expansion follows a bilateral agreement that lowered Canadian import duties on Chinese-built EVs to 6.1% under an annual quota. While Geely builds its Canadian network, U.S. restrictions on connected-vehicle technology continue to keep the American market closed to Chinese automakers.

According to leaker MEGAsizeGPU, Nvidia is reportedly ending GB202 chip supplies for the GeForce RTX 5090. All future GB202 production will reportedly be reserved exclusively for Nvidia's RTX Pro graphics cards. While existing inventories will continue to sell, the shift signals a halt to new manufacturing that could drive RTX 5090 prices even higher.

Internal instructions reveal that Meta’s Muse AI assistant builds continuously updated profiles of users and their contacts, including individuals who have never used the service. The system reportedly analyzes accessed messages and emails hourly to map relationships and infer unspoken user goals. While Meta maintains that data is isolated within virtual machines, the findings raise substantial privacy concerns regarding non-consenting individuals.

Kia expects its newly launched EV3 crossover to eventually become the company's best-selling electric vehicle in the United States, following strong sales in Europe. The roughly $30,000 model enters a challenging market marked by cooler demand and discontinued federal tax credits, where rivals like the Chevy Bolt have struggled. However, Kia is betting that the EV3's entry-level pricing and up to 321 miles of range will successfully attract budget-conscious drivers.

OpenAI has released nearly 400 AI-generated mathematical results across more than 700 manuscripts, sparking shock and anxiety throughout the academic community. While experts say some findings represent major breakthroughs on long-standing problems, fewer than half are formally verified and many write-ups suffer from poor presentation. Researchers estimate it could take years to verify and digest the deluge, warning that sudden AI discoveries are already wiping out research programs and upending academic careers.

Anker has announced the Solix S5000, a portable home backup battery designed to minimize idle power drain by drawing as little as 8.8W on standby. The unit features a 4,500W steady output, LiFePO4 cells rated for up to 10,000 cycles, and capacity expandable up to 30kWh. Retailing for $3,600 with an introductory $2,500 launch price, the system becomes available on Oct. 27.

The US Food and Drug Administration has proposed expanding its "threshold of regulation" exemption to allow non-carcinogenic chemicals directly into food without safety reviews. The rule would permit substances such as flavorings and preservatives at levels below 0.5 parts per billion. Health advocates warn the policy relies on flawed science and risks exposing consumers to dangerous neurotoxins and endocrine disruptors.

Nicolas Cage revealed he will likely avoid working with Amazon again after refusing to sign an AI waiver for the Prime Video series “Spider-Noir.” Speaking at New York Comic Con, Cage criticized the studio's AI-friendly direction following the cancellation of the critically acclaimed show after one season. Moving forward, the actor expressed interest in collaborating with independent Gen-Z filmmakers and teased a future role in HBO’s “True Detective.”

GIGABYTE has released BIOS updates for its B760 and H610 motherboards, confirming that new Intel LGA-1700 processors will launch in early 2027. The upcoming lineup, expected to be the Core 2000 Raptor Lake Next refresh, will maintain support for both DDR4 and DDR5 memory. This extension provides users with a cost-effective upgrade path on an established platform without requiring expensive new memory modules.

A peer-reviewed study of over 1,200 participants revealed that relying on AI tools like ChatGPT for just 10 minutes significantly impairs cognitive persistence and accuracy once assistance is removed. Researchers found that participants stripped of AI access quit difficult tasks or made errors far more often than unassisted peers. Scholars warn that this overreliance threatens cognitive fitness and problem-solving skills across education and research.

The Frederick County school board voted 6-1 to ban AI across pre-K through 12th grade, reversing a recent pilot of Google Gemini. Officials cited safety risks, including bullying and inappropriate content, alongside teachers' inability to disable the tool on student devices. While some educators are returning to paper assignments, parents worry the extensive restriction could leave students unprepared for college.

Vantage Data Centers operated diesel backup generators for nearly 24 hours at its Sterling, Virginia campus following an onsite turbine failure during a Code Red air-quality alert. State environmental regulators lacked authority to halt the emissions because emergency permit exemptions do not require public review. The incident has prompted local officials to explore new regulatory measures as residents raise health and noise concerns over off-grid facility operations.

Google is ending support for its Safety Signal emergency feature on LTE-enabled Pixel Watch 2 and Pixel Watch 3 devices by December 12. The tool allowed users without a wireless plan to access emergency SOS, fall detection, and emergency contacts. Moving forward, these safety services will require a Wi-Fi connection, a paired smartphone via Bluetooth, or an active carrier cellular line.

Ethics filings show President Donald Trump purchased up to $5 million in SpaceX bonds just days before signing a directive to ease commercial space regulations. The August transactions also included millions in Meta and Microsoft shares ahead of a White House AI summit. While ethics experts raised conflict-of-interest concerns, the White House maintained that Trump’s portfolio is independently managed through automated third-party accounts.

Chinese researchers have developed a catalyst that converts synthesis gas into sustainable jet fuel, according to a study published in Nature Communications. Based on a model of a planned 100,000-tonnes-per-year plant, the process could achieve gross profit margins exceeding 50 percent. The advance shows strong potential for industrial deployment to support global net-zero aviation goals.

Flawed redactions in state regulatory filings have exposed the water and power usage of Google data centers in Nebraska. The unmasked records reveal that the Lincoln facility used 52.65 megawatts of peak electricity and 13 million gallons of water, while the Papillion center consumed nearly 548 megagallons. Furthermore, the documents show Google data centers expect over $117 million in combined 2025 tax refunds.

Executives at OpenAI, Anthropic, and other technology firms are privately preparing for public and political fallout following potential catastrophic AI incidents, such as massive cyberattacks. Many industry insiders believe a major event could occur within the next year, prompting companies to educate lawmakers to influence emergency policies. In response to potential crises, politicians could consider aggressive measures like mandatory kill switches or pauses on advanced AI development.

Intel decided not to launch a consumer Arc B770 graphics card featuring 16GB of VRAM, despite developing the underlying chip. The company released the silicon exclusively in the workstation-focused Arc Pro B70 due to high manufacturing costs and efficiency concerns. As a result, buyers face inflated prices for mid-range alternatives, leaving the Arc B580 as Intel's top gaming card.

Amazon Web Services CEO Matt Garman has urged communities to embrace data centers, arguing the United States cannot afford to lose the AI race. Garman accused media and foreign adversaries of spreading misinformation to encourage over 100 proposed data center moratoriums. However, the push faces growing public opposition over soaring electricity prices, pollution, and carbon emissions.

Sigma is reportedly preparing to launch the Sigma fp II, a video-focused full-frame camera featuring a built-in electronic viewfinder. The camera is said to feature a 24-megapixel sensor and can record RAW and open-gate video directly to a memory card. Expected to cost around $2,500, the L-mount device could be officially unveiled between late October and November.