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This pocket-size 45W power bank with built-in cable is only 30 now
The Dell Laptop Buying Guide UK: Which Dell Laptop Should You Buy? When you purchase through links in our articles, we may earn a small commission. The Baseus Picogo AC22 packs 10,000mAh and 45W fast charging into a 6-ounce body, and it's down to $30 (was $40) at Amazon. I always say it's mandatory to have a power bank in your bag when you're out and about--you never know when you'll get caught in an unexpected situation as your phone battery inches towards zero. A tiny power bank like the Baseus Picogo AC22 is more than enough for that, and right now it's on sale for $30 at Amazon (down from its original $40). It's tiny in size but don't be fooled.
Toilet paper and secret recorders: What we know about the arrest of the Saudi OpenAI engineer
A Saudi national who worked for OpenAI appeared in court this week for allegedly planting a secret recording device behind a TV in one of the tech giant's meeting rooms. Abdulrahman Alfozan, a 35-year-old engineer, was arrested by the FBI and charged with using or attempting to use a device to intercept oral communications. As yet, it is not clear what he was planning to do with the recordings. But, here's we do know so far. The engineer asked AI to help him listen in to discussions about AI, according to an official complaint (the document filed in court).
Alibaba AI models cleared for use in Apple Intelligence in China just in time for the iPhone Duo launch
Apple Intelligence will soon be making its way to supported iPhone models in China, as the country reportedly rubber stamps the use of Alibaba AI models to power the technology. As reported by the South China Morning Post, which is owned by the Alibaba Group, China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology has given regulatory approval for Tongyi Qianwen, the group of LLMs better known as Qwen, as well as the Tongyi Wanxiang AI-generated image and video tool. Apple had already received clearance to roll out Apple Intelligence on the Chinese mainland back in July, but the South China Morning Post's report says it has not yet done so. The updated filings include network access permits for the iPhone Duo and 18 Pro, with the former set to launch in China next week with the new and improved Siri AI as one of its flagship software features. Much of Apple Intelligence's feature set is already available in Hong Kong, but the mainland's complex AI and privacy laws have required Apple to be patient about bringing what is now a core feature to one of its fastest-growing markets.
Container ship hit by projectile sinks in Strait of Hormuz, Singapore says
A Singapore-flagged container ship has sunk after being struck by an unknown projectile while transiting the Strait of Hormuz, according to Singaporean authorities. All 21 crew members of GFS Pride were evacuated and no injuries were reported after the attack on Tuesday, which caused damage and a fire, the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore said. Another Singapore-flagged container vessel, GFS Giselle, sustained hull damage after being hit by a projectile on Wednesday but was able to reach a safe anchorage with all 22 crew, it added. Iran's Revolutionary Guards said a ship hit naval mines and sank while passing through what they called an unauthorised route in the Strait of Hormuz. The Guards released photos that appeared to show a plume of black smoke rising from a container vessel that was still afloat but down by the stern.
US inflation rises before midterm elections, fuelling rate hike fears
Did Iran capture a US submarine? United States consumer prices jumped in September in the final inflation report before the midterm elections, increasing chances of an interest rate hike later this month. Annual inflation accelerated to 3.7 percent, up from 3.4 percent in August. On a monthly basis, prices rose by 0.6 percent, according to the Consumer Price Index report released by the Labor Department's Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) on Wednesday. Petrol prices rose 9.1 percent in September, accounting for more than half of the CPI monthly increase, according to the BLS.
Microsoft admits a Windows 11 bug caused mouse stutter in games
The Dell Laptop Buying Guide UK: Which Dell Laptop Should You Buy? When you purchase through links in our articles, we may earn a small commission. Here's what to try if your cursor still jerks. If your mouse cursor jerks while gaming, suddenly panning the camera uncontrollably, or behaves unnaturally in other ways, the problem may not necessarily be in your mouse hardware. Microsoft recently confirmed a bug in Windows 11 that could affect mouse input in some games, and a fix was released via the October 2026 update (which also fixes dozens of security vulnerabilities, so you might as well install it).
Sled dogs have stubby legs for a reason
More information Adding us as a Preferred Source in Google by using this link indicates that you would like to see more of our content in Google News results. Sled dogs pull sleds for recreation and work. Sled dogs have been helping humans travel across the planet's coldest regions for centuries, hauling supplies, people, and equipment across the snow and ice. In the process, this important role that goes above and beyond simply being "man's best friend" could have a visible impact on their evolution. Sled dogs may have evolved shorter legs to help them pull loads more efficiently.
Saudi national charged with planting a listening device at OpenAI offices
United States federal agents have arrested a Saudi national and charged him with planting a hidden audio recording device in a conference room at the California offices of OpenAI, where he was working as an engineer. Abdulrahman Alfozan, 35, had been working at the AI company since July 2025, the US Department of Justice said in a statement on Tuesday. Following the discovery, the company placed a camera in the room, which captured Alfozan entering last week and checking behind the television where the listening device had been installed, the FBI alleges. The case highlights growing security concerns around sensitive AI research as companies and governments compete for the best talent and technology with the potential to alter regional economic and strategic dynamics. Who is Abdulrahman Alfozan and what is he charged with?
Law of the Sea comes to life in the hunt for sanctioned Russian oil
Is the war entering a new phase? Until US President Donald Trump reversed the thrust of his sanctions policy of Russian oil on Friday, Ukraine's Western allies had been ramping up the use of international law. Countries sanctioning Russian oil have for the first time enforced boarding and inspection rights under the Law of the Sea this year, experts told Al Jazeera. Some Russian officials believe worse is to come. "Western countries are trying to organise the interception of our vessels. London and Brussels are drawing up plans to blockade the Baltic Sea and the straits leading into it. Other key shipping routes are also under threat," Russian Maritime Board chairman Nikolai Patrushev told officials during a visit to China on October 12.