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AI · Nov 7, 2026Handing your shopping basket to an AI: the time saved depends on what you measureIn a trial reported by Clubic, ChatGPT filled a basket with no errors reported, but took thirty minutes and required several interventions. What this result does — and does not — tell us about the time actually saved.↗
Technology · Nov 7, 2026Fraudulent text messages: what NordVPN’s filter can detectOn iPhone, NordVPN’s Message Protection can detect signs of fraud and classify messages identified as scam attempts as junk. It requires a compatible device and subscription, and does not replace checking the sender or the recipient’s judgement.↗
Technology · Nov 7, 2026Windows 11: memory integrity also depends on driversWindows 11 is extending memory integrity to eligible PCs, but driver compatibility and user choices can make all the difference. Here’s where to check its status.↗
Health · Nov 7, 2026AI-designed phages administered to a patient: clinical outcome remains unknownRadical Numerics says that phages designed with its AI were administered to a patient. The company has not disclosed the patient’s clinical progress: laboratory results do not demonstrate efficacy in humans.↗
Society · Nov 7, 2026In Luxembourg, 33% say they have replaced some car journeysIn Luxembourg, 33% of respondents to the EIB’s 2026 survey say they have replaced some individual car journeys with car-sharing, public transport or cycling. The result measures reported journeys, not a lasting abandonment of the car.↗
Technology · Nov 6, 2026Grand Paris Grand Est: data leak affecting bulky-waste collection appointmentsUsers’ contact details may have been exposed on the platform used to arrange bulky-waste collections. The case is a reminder that local services also rely on digital providers.↗
Technology · Nov 6, 2026Cyberattack at the CCQ: after services resume, protecting identities remains unfinished businessThe Commission de la construction du Québec has extended its protection measures to nearly 685 000 people potentially affected. Receiving a notification is not enough: the service on offer must be activated.↗
Technology · Nov 6, 2026Cyberattack at AVOCATS.BE: 27,500 contacts affected in addition to lawyersThe attack on the software used to manage Belgium’s bar associations also exposed the contact details of thousands of professional contacts. Here is what we know about the data involved and the risks.↗
Technology · Nov 6, 2026Cyberattack at Illicado: 15,000 digital gift cards replacedCopies of e-gift cards were obtained by targeting the service that creates their PDFs. Illicado says the balances have been restored; recipients should also check the messages they receive.↗
AI · Nov 6, 2026Frugal AI: a free course on looking beyond the billOpen until 31 December 2026, the MOOC from Inria and MIAI invites participants to examine AI’s impacts. Syllabus, prerequisites and realistic expectations.↗
Nature and environment · Nov 6, 2026Compost and PFAS: what QualiAgro’s monitoring still needs to clarifyINRAE and Veolia are extending their cooperation on agricultural composts. The benefits for soils are documented; the fate of PFAS and microplastics requires separate monitoring.↗
Business · Nov 6, 2026Diesel: what the advertised €2,15 at TotalEnergies Access meansAccess prices, the network-wide cap and strategic stocks: the announcements cannot be added together. What to check when comparing a fill-up and understanding discounts.↗
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