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Technology · Nov 11, 2026Connected cold: cybersecurity in Luxembourg also concerns equipmentConnected controllers make it easier to monitor refrigeration systems, but their remote access must be protected. In Luxembourg, the issue also concerns blood product storage and food businesses.

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Technology · Nov 11, 2026What to do with an old Android phone?Offline maps, a webcam, a music player or a games console: an old Android phone can still come in handy. The choice depends on its condition, its updates and how you plan to use it.

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Technology · Nov 11, 2026Connected devices: why cybersecurity is coming into the kitchenAttacks that disrupted refrigeration in French supermarkets are a reminder that a digital device can have physical consequences. The European Cyber Resilience Act imposes new obligations on manufacturers according to a phased timetable.

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Innovation · Nov 11, 2026Amazon’s Ring wants to move surveillance with a drone and a robotRing has announced a home surveillance drone and a patrol robot for businesses. Their launch, reliance on the cloud and rules governing access to videos will determine what these devices can actually change.

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Technology · Nov 11, 2026iMessage: Apple fixes two group-chat flaws, along with other security issuesThe iOS 27.2.1 and iPadOS 27.2.1 updates fix two iMessage vulnerabilities, as well as flaws related to Brotli, Bluetooth and AirPlay. Here is what Apple’s notes confirm and which devices they affect.

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Technology · Nov 8, 2026Can SwitchBot’s outdoor lights stay up all year?SwitchBot’s outdoor lighting system combines colourful effects, white LEDs and Matter compatibility. Here’s what its controls, protection ratings and permanent installation involve.

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Technology · Nov 8, 2026VPN: how a shared IP address finds the right subscriberA VPN can route several subscribers through the same IP address. Ports, a mapping table and tunnels ensure each reply reaches the right device, without this technical record automatically constituting a browsing history.

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Technology · Nov 8, 2026Paint: check the patch and read the updated security assessmentMicrosoft requires Paint 11.2609.401.0 or later. On 7 November, the company also clarified the attack scenario and the vulnerability score: two checks to keep distinct.

A dugout canoe on the Lawa between Maripasoula and Suriname, in December 2013; archive photograph.

Nature and environment · Nov 7, 2026In Suriname, gold mining around Wayana villages puts far more than the forest at stakeAround the Lawa, gold mining threatens forest habitats and the resources on which the Wayana depend. The report also documents the limits of available knowledge about wildlife and mercury contamination.

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Technology · Nov 7, 2026Mouse Without Borders: PowerToys fixes pairing failuresPowerToys 0.102.3101.0 fixes pairing failures in Mouse Without Borders. The tool shares a keyboard and mouse between up to four PCs, but does not turn one of them into an extra screen.

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Technology · Nov 6, 2026Cyberattack at WS Audiology: Widex restores its app, but some features are still awaitedFollowing the intrusion announced on 26 October, Widex restored MOMENT’s main features. The hearing aids continued to work, according to the manufacturer.

Illustrative photo of the French Blood Establishment building and sign in Avignon.

Technology · Nov 6, 2026Cyberattack on the EFS: refrigeration disrupted at three sites, blood products preservedRefrigeration settings were changed at three sites belonging to the French Blood Establishment. Alarms and precautionary transfers helped protect the products, according to the EFS.