Hackers obtain counterfeit TLS certificates for Google and other large services

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Ars Technica •
Dan Goodin
• October 6, 2026

Hackers hijacked three top-level domains and used that control to create counterfeit TLS certificates for Google and other major organizations, according to Google. The attackers modified authoritative DNS records for selected domains within the .gh, .sl, and .as country code namespaces. This allowed them to pass automated domain control validation checks and issue unauthorized certificates for several Google domains and other leading global brands. Google stated it updated Chrome to block all identified unauthorized certificates and worked with certification authorities to revoke those issued for Google properties.

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Paramount completes $111B Warner merger, creating “Skydance” behemoth

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Ars Technica •
Jon Brodkin
• October 6, 2026

Paramount completed its $111 billion merger with Warner Bros. Discovery today, forming a new company called Skydance. The deal follows a last-ditch effort to block it that was rejected by Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan. A coalition of free speech and media advocacy groups had urged the judge to reject a settlement, arguing it would leave residents of the suing states with "virtually nothing." However, US District Judge Araceli Martínez-Olguín approved the compromise on September 30, stating it saves time and expense compared to a full trial.

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It looks like the Atlantic storm season may finally produce a hurricane

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Ars Technica •
Eric Berger
• October 6, 2026

A low-pressure system currently in the western Gulf of Mexico is expected to become a tropical storm soon. Meteorologists believe it has a decent chance of developing into a hurricane based on recent forecast modeling. While hurricanes forming in early October are usually not significant, this potential event would be notable because no Atlantic hurricane season has gone this late without one forming since World War II. Although records from 1907 and 1914 show no recorded hurricanes, it is likely that storms formed over the open ocean before aircraft reconnaissance began.

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HBO Max, Paramount+, and Discovery+ “will unify into a single service”

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Ars Technica •
Scharon Harding
• October 6, 2026

Paramount Skydance has announced that its direct-to-consumer streaming services, including HBO Max, Paramount+, and Discovery+, will eventually unify into a single platform. This decision follows the company’s completion of its $111 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery today. While the specific timeline for this merger remains unclear, Skydance stated it would happen "over time." The move aims to address content fragmentation, allowing viewers to access high-budget dramas like *House of the Dragon* alongside shows such as *Tulsa King* and unscripted series from Discovery+.

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OpenAI will watermark ChatGPT outputs by default—but only in the EU

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Ars Technica •
Samuel Axon
• October 6, 2026

OpenAI has announced that text generated by its ChatGPT models will be automatically watermarked within the European Union starting in the coming weeks. This decision is primarily intended to comply with the EU AI Act, which mandates marking content produced by artificial intelligence so it can be detected by other tools. While OpenAI plans to offer this feature globally, it will remain disabled by default outside of Europe unless users manually enable it.

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Drones sink ships near NATO countries in “unacceptable” attacks, EU says

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Ars Technica •
Jeremy Hsu
• October 6, 2026

Two cargo ships sank and a third was damaged by drones in the exclusive economic zones of NATO countries, killing at least two sailors. The Togo-flagged Alfa Watan sank, while the Palau-flagged Able was set ablaze approximately 80 miles off Bulgaria’s coast on October 6. Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev called these incidents "an unacceptable attack" and a violation of international law. The crew of the Able were evacuated, with two sailors flown to a hospital in Varna after being injured.

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Tesla’s Model 3 and Model Y can be a backup battery for your house

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The Verge • Stevie Bonifield • October 6, 2026

Tesla is expanding its Powershare Home Backup feature to allow Model 3 and Model Y owners to use their EV batteries as a backup power source. This capability requires owning both a qualifying vehicle and Tesla’s Powerwall 3, though support for older Powerwall models is coming soon. The company states that Premium and Performance models can extend home power for over two days during an outage.

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Sebastian Maniscalco’s SiriusXM channel is hurting up-and-coming talent, comics say

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The Verge • Emma Roth • October 6, 2026

Comedian Sebastian Maniscalco is facing criticism from fellow performers who claim his new SiriusXM channel harms emerging talent. His Comedy Radio replaced the station’s Raw Comedy channel, which previously featured a diverse pool of over 800 comics. The new show is curated and headlined by Maniscalco himself, according to the satellite radio provider.

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Apple and LG team up on new smart home gear, starting with a lock, doorbell, and thermostat

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The Verge • Emma Roth • October 6, 2026

Apple is collaborating with LG on a new lineup of smart home devices, including a video doorbell, thermostat, indoor camera, deadbolt lock, outdoor security camera, and floodlight camera, according to Bloomberg reports. These products will reportedly feature LG branding but integrate with Apple’s rumored smart home hub expected to launch during an event on October 13th.

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The best robot vacuum and mop deals during October Prime Day

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The Verge • Brad Bourque • October 6, 2026

Spending time on sweeping and mopping can be reduced by using a robot vacuum, which is currently cheaper than usual during Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days. While these deals are primarily for Prime members, other retailers like Best Buy and manufacturers are also offering discounts. The article notes that if your floors are already clean, you should check over 100 deals from the October sale.

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