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Adobe Lightroom mobile can now open closed eyes in photos with a simple tap
Adobe has added a one-tap feature to Lightroom mobile that uses generative AI to open closed eyes in photos. It aims to rescue otherwise good shots, with the app offering the tool when it detects a person or group with closed eyes. The feature is available on iOS, iPadOS and Android. It uses other photos…
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Inspired Capital raises $450m for fourth fund as New York attracts venture investment
Inspired Capital has closed its fourth fund with $450 million in commitments, bringing its assets under management to nearly $1.4 billion. The New York-based firm’s raise shows that venture capital is still being gathered outside the Bay Area, even as that region attracts a growing share of US fund commitments. Founded in 2019 by Alexa…
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Power disruption in Google’s London zone affects Western European services
A power event in Google Cloud’s London region disrupted a range of online services for customers across Western Europe, including products used by banks, retailers and delivery firms. The incident shows how a failure in one cloud zone can ripple through organisations that rely on its infrastructure and connected services. The outage began at 0608…
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Meta Muse shared conversations were discoverable through public DNS records
Researchers found that Meta’s Muse AI assistant exposes shared conversations to discovery through publicly searchable DNS records, potentially revealing personal and business information. The issue matters because users may treat shared links as private and Muse is designed to access many of their accounts. Security firm Claroc said it identified 6,800 share links with a…
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Bullhorn restores recruitment platform after cyber incident caused outage
Bullhorn shut down its recruitment software platform after detecting a cyber incident, disrupting agencies’ access to tools and records used to manage candidates, applications, placements and, in some cases, payroll. Services have returned in the UK, US and Australia, but the outage matters because thousands of organisations rely on the platform and some features are…
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Microsoft corrects claim that October update fixed Windows VPN issue
Microsoft has corrected its earlier claim that an October security update fixed a problem with Windows Always On VPN. The issue, first linked to September’s update, can stop VPN connections from completing, leaving administrators and affected users reliant on a workaround while they wait for a lasting fix. The problem affects Windows 11 versions 24H2…
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Some Google Home Speakers caught downloading hundreds of gigs of data
Some Google Home Speaker owners have reported their devices repeatedly downloading large amounts of data in the background, apparently because a firmware update is not installing correctly. Google says a fix is rolling out, and the issue matters because it could consume users’ home internet allowances without their noticing. One Reddit user reported more than…
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Jio Platforms seeks up to 302bn rupees in India’s largest IPO
Mukesh Ambani’s Jio Platforms is launching what could become India’s biggest-ever initial public offering, seeking to raise up to 302bn rupees (£2.4bn) from its share sale. The listing is significant because it would give investors a stake in a company that has helped make mobile internet more affordable across India, while testing demand during a…
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Umamusume: Pretty Derby Los Angeles concert cancelled last minute due to US visa issues, despite exploring “every possible option”
Cygames has cancelled an Umamusume: Pretty Derby concert in Los Angeles because performers and other participants could not obtain the visas needed to enter the US. The event was due to take place on 22 and 23 October, and the late cancellation has disappointed fans and disrupted plans for those travelling to attend. Digital and…
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Revolut disruption affects card payments, transfers and cash withdrawals
Revolut experienced an outage on Tuesday morning, disrupting several services and leaving some customers unable to make payments or access funds through its app. The incident mattered because it affected everyday banking, including card use and cash withdrawals, while some users also said they could not reach customer support. Shortly after 08:00 BST, Downdetector had…