News

Cybersecurity in utilities7 min

CenterPoint Energy acknowledges data theft after cyberattack: what its 8-K confirms, what investigators are assessing, and what customers should do

30 Sep 2026

In a Form 8-K dated September 14, 2026, CenterPoint Energy acknowledged that an unauthorized third party obtained personal information belonging to some of its customers through an external system. The company says electricity and gas service were not affected and that it will notify customers and authorities as required by law, while it investigates the scope of the incident.

Launch7 min

HP ZBook Ultra G3a (16”): October availability, local AI specifications, and what changes from the ZBook Ultra G1a (14”)

29 Sep 2026

HP announced a 16-inch mobile workstation with up to 192 GB of unified memory. Here is what has been confirmed about the device and HP’s comparison with the 14-inch ZBook Ultra G1a; the US price has not yet been announced.

Technology regulation7 min

EU fines Google €890 million for breaching the DMA: what it decided and what remains open

29 Sep 2026

The European Commission imposed two fines on Google over the prominence of its own services in Search and restrictions on developers in Play. Here is what the decision says—and what it still does not allow us to conclude.

Digital regulation6 min

Google, Meta, Microsoft and TikTok disinformation reports: what they allow us to verify

29 Sep 2026

Platform reports make it possible to examine commitments and transparency, but do not on their own prove that measures have been effective. The documentation verified for this investigation does not confirm a publication on 24 September 2026.

Verified launch5 min

iPhone 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max: availability, confirmed news and software

29 Sep 2026

Apple announced the iPhone 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max and confirmed that they would arrive in stores on September 18, 2026. Here is what the available sources allow us to verify, and how those facts differ from prices, configurations and features we cannot confirm.

Cybersecurity7 min

EvilTokens: What Device-Code Phishing Did—and What Its Disruption Achieved

29 Sep 2026

Microsoft published an EvilTokens page in its legal notices section. Verified sources do not establish impact figures or the technical scope of the disruption, but they do explain how the OAuth device-code flow works and which Conditional Access controls Microsoft documents.

Editorial update5 min

European Cybersecurity Month 2026: What Is Confirmed and What Still Needs Verification

29 Sep 2026

The European campaign takes place every October, but the available information does not confirm a complete programme of activities for 2026. Here is how to distinguish a verifiable event listing from a general reference.

Technology calendar5 min

IFEMA lists the Esri Conference for 30 September and 1 October 2026

29 Sep 2026

IFEMA’s calendar lists the Esri Conference as a technology event scheduled for 30 September and 1 October. The listing consulted provides no further details about the programme, admission or specific venue.

Analysis8 min

Public data on Spain’s industry: what it can—and cannot—verify

27 Sep 2026

The Ministry, INE and Eurostat provide industrial series and indicators for different purposes. Before comparing or citing them, check their definitions, periods, coverage and methodology.

Verification guide8 min

How to verify what European digital regulation requires of technology companies

27 Sep 2026

A regulatory news story needs a specific, current case file. This guide explains how to distinguish a proposal, a preliminary finding and an applicable obligation before attributing effects to a company.

Security6 min

ServiceNow publishes fixes for AI Platform flaws: affected versions and steps for administrators

26 Sep 2026

A Canadian Centre for Cyber Security advisory lists five vulnerabilities and several affected branches. Each organization should compare its version with the fixed levels and confirm the update with ServiceNow.

News6 min

YouTube will expand likeness detection to voice, but won’t remove videos automatically

25 Sep 2026

YouTube announced that it will combine face and voice detection and bring its likeness tool to the mobile app. The rollout will be gradual: the feature is still experimental, and finding a match does not mean a video will be taken down.

Verified launch10 min

Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4: U.S. pricing, availability, technical changes, and real‑world compatibility

18 Sep 2026

Apple opens pre-orders for Apple Watch Series 12 and Apple Watch Ultra 4, with U.S. deliveries starting September 18, 2026. We break down prices, configurations, what’s changed versus Series 11/Ultra 3, and what happens to the bands and chargers you already own.

Verified launch9 min

Snap SPECS now on pre-order: price, key specs, shipping, and what’s new versus Spectacles ’24

18 Sep 2026

SPECS opens pre-orders in the U.S. with a refundable deposit and shipments slated for this fall. We confirm price, regions, the spec sheet (51° FOV and 132/136 g), privacy, and the bridge to Lens Studio. Plus, what improves over the Spectacles ’24 dev‑kit.

Adoption analysis and informed buying14 min

USB4 v2 and Thunderbolt 5 in 2026: what works today, what doesn’t, and how to pick cables, docks, and systems without mistakes

18 Sep 2026

September 2026. We review what USB4 v2 (80/120 Gb/s) and Thunderbolt 5 actually promise, what is truly certified and on sale, how to read cable logos and fine print, which limits each video link (DP 2.1/2.1a, UHBR) imposes, and how to verify the negotiated speed in Windows and macOS before you buy.

Regulation and platforms8 min

Apple adjusts App Tracking Transparency in the EU: alternative prompt option starting with iOS 27.2

18 Sep 2026

Apple is introducing in the European Union an alternative tracking prompt within App Tracking Transparency (ATT), with an “Additional Information” button, the ability to re-prompt after 12 months, and a requirement to use the alternative version in five countries. Here’s what changes, when it applies, and how to prepare.