Apple Finally Opens Up iPhones in Japan
Apple is bringing third-party app stores to Japan with iOS 26.2, set for public release in December. The move comes ahead of regulatory deadlines requiring platform openness in the Japanese market.
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Armis raises $435M pre-IPO round, eyes 2026 public debut
Armis has secured a massive $435 million pre-IPO funding round that values the cybersecurity company at $6.1 billion. The company plans to go public in late 2026 or early 2027 after reaching $300 million in annual recurring revenue. This comes after Armis reportedly received seven acquisition offers
LXQt 2.3 Arrives With Better Wayland Support
LXQt 2.3 brings meaningful improvements to Wayland compatibility alongside various bug fixes. Meanwhile, the input handling library libinput is developing a Lua-based plugin system for device customization.
M&S cyberattack costs hit £136 million, profits plunge 55%
Marks & Spencer’s April cyberattack will cost the retailer £136 million in total, causing profits to tumble 55.4% year-on-year. The company recorded £101.6 million in charges for the first half and expects another £34 million, though insurance will cover up to £100 million.
Satellites Are Getting Hacked – And Deloitte’s Fighting Back
Deloitte is launching satellites to test cyber defenses in space as attacks surge. The consulting firm says current ground-based protections aren’t enough to secure critical space infrastructure from sophisticated threats.
Armis just raised $435M at a $6.1B valuation
Armis has secured $435 million in new funding, pushing its valuation to $6.1 billion. The cybersecurity firm specializes in securing internet-connected devices and is targeting an IPO in late 2026 or early 2027.
Norway Pauses Ethics Rules to Protect Tech Stocks
Norway’s parliament has temporarily suspended ethical divestment rules for its massive sovereign wealth fund. The move allows continued investment in tech giants like Microsoft and Amazon that might otherwise face exclusion over Gaza war links. This marks a significant shift for the world’s largest
Have I Been Pwned Just Added 2 Billion Email Addresses
Have I Been Pwned has processed the largest breach dataset in its history, containing nearly 2 billion email addresses and 1.3 billion passwords. The data comes from credential stuffing lists compiled from previous breaches, not from new hacks of services like Gmail.
Australia’s Social Media Ban for Kids Now Includes Reddit
Starting December 10, Australian teens under 16 won’t be able to access Reddit or Kick under new social media restrictions. The eSafety Commissioner is requiring platforms to implement age verification themselves or face fines up to 49.5 million Australian dollars. This represents a major expansion
Apple’s M5 Ultra Chip Could Ditch Its Two-Chip Design
Apple is reportedly preparing an M5 Ultra chip for a Mac Studio refresh in 2026. The workstation-class chip might abandon Apple’s traditional dual-die approach in favor of a monolithic design. This would mark a significant departure from how Apple has built its Ultra chips since the M1.