Here's what's making news today in tech — picked from the 10 sources I trust, translated for normal humans.
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New NatJack Attacks Hijack TCP Sessions and Spoof DNS by Manipulating NAT Tables
A security flaw called NatJack lets attackers on the same network hijack your internet connection and intercept or fake the responses your router sends back. It affects Windows computers and many home routers, and was revealed at a major security conference this week. For Portage County: Make sure your home router's firmware is up to date, and ask Bill if you're not sure how to check.
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Claude Code and Gemini CLI Flaws Let a GitHub Issue Reach CI Workflow Secrets
Researchers found that AI coding tools from Google and Anthropic could be tricked into leaking secret access keys just by someone opening a public issue on GitHub, with no special account needed. The flaw was demonstrated at a major security conference and affects the default setup each company ships. For Portage County: If anyone in your household uses these AI coding tools for work or projects, make sure they are updated to the latest version right away.
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Meta ordered to pay an additional $567 million in public nuisance ruling
A New Mexico court ordered Meta to pay $567 million, on top of an earlier penalty, for being a public nuisance because its platforms contributed to teen mental health harm. The total bill now approaches $1 billion, and the money will fund state programs. For Portage County: If you have grandchildren using Facebook or Instagram, this is a good reminder to check their privacy settings and talk with their parents about screen time limits.
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Court orders Meta to pay an additional $567 million in New Mexico child safety case
A New Mexico court ordered Meta to pay an additional $567 million after finding the company a public nuisance for its role in harming children's safety online. The fine money will go toward funding state programs. For Portage County: If grandchildren in your family use Facebook or Instagram, this case is a good reason to review their account privacy settings with a parent.
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iPhone 18 Pro and Foldable iPhone Could Sell Out Fast Due to Memory Shortage
Apple is warning that the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, and a new foldable iPhone model could sell out quickly at launch because of a shortage of memory chips. A chip analyst says Apple's supplier has $1 billion worth of processors sitting idle while waiting for the needed memory parts. For Portage County: If you are planning to upgrade to one of these new iPhones this fall, be ready to order on the very first day preorders open to avoid a long wait.
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Original iPhone Loses Its Last Cellular Network as T-Mobile Kills 2G
T-Mobile shut down its 2G network on August 3, meaning all three major U.S. carriers have now ended 2G service. Customers still on 2G were given advance notice and time to switch to a newer plan. For Portage County: If you or someone you know has a very old cell phone and it suddenly stopped making calls, the 2G shutdown is likely the reason, and it is time to visit your carrier for an upgrade.
This digest is auto-generated daily at 6 AM ET from leading tech news sources.
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