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Breaking News: YouTube Secures Exclusive Rights to Stream the Academy Awards! Starting in 2029, the Oscars will move from ABC to YouTube, marking a significant shift for Hollywoods biggest night. The Academy aims to reach a global audience with YouTubes two billion potential viewers, offering red carpet coverage, behind-the-scenes content, and film education programs. This is a historic moment as its the first time a major awards show will entirely leave traditional broadcast television for a streaming platform.

Meta temporarily halts Horizon OS sharing with third-party manufacturers, focusing on developing its own hardware and software for the virtual reality market.

Ciscos AsyncOS software, used in products like Secure Email Gateway and Web Manager, is under attack due to a critical vulnerability. Hackers can exploit this issue, especially if the Spam Quarantine feature is enabled and the device is internet-accessible. While not all devices are at risk, as the feature isnt enabled by default and doesnt need to be exposed, many large organizations using Cisco products are still vulnerable. Cisco hasnt released a patch yet, leaving customers with the option to wipe and rebuild affected software to remove hackers persistent access.

Meta is testing a new feature that limits link sharing on Facebook, unless users pay for a Meta Verified subscription. This change could impact content creators and brands, as it primarily affects those using professional mode and Facebook Pages. The test aims to understand if offering more link-posting ability adds value for paid subscribers.

Amazons CEO, Andy Jassy, unveils a new AI-focused division led by Peter DeSantis, aiming to bolster Amazons AI capabilities. This division will develop AI models, silicon, and quantum computing research, enhancing AI tools speed and efficiency. Amazons strategic shift underscores its commitment to AI integration, with significant investments in AI infrastructure and partnerships, positioning it as a global AI leader.

California DMV gives Tesla 60 days to rebrand Autopilot, Full Self-Driving features, citing potential misleading marketing. Tesla adds (Supervised) to Full Self-Driving, responding to DMVs directive. Controversy arises from perceived higher autonomy than technology offers, leading to lawsuits. DMV spares Teslas manufacturing license, focusing on consumer clarity and marketing practices.

Jiten Behl, a partner at Eclipse Ventures and former chief growth officer at Rivian, foresees a significant re-industrialization in the US, with factories powered by AI and robotics, moving away from overseas labor. Hes investing in emerging industrial and mobility startups, including Rivian spin-offs Also and Mind Robotics. Behl believes successful founders need to be both optimistic and grounded in reality, and warns against vertical integration for most new startups. He predicts autonomous technology will become widely accessible within five years.

Introducing the Selfix case, a game-changing accessory for iPhone seventeen Pro and Pro Max users. This innovative case features a 1.6-inch AMOLED screen and a micro-SD card slot, expanding storage up to 2 terabytes. The secondary screen on the back, inspired by Xiaomis design, is perfect for framing selfies with the phones superior rear cameras. The Selfix case connects via USB-C, has a dedicated shutter button, and will launch on Kickstarter in early 2026. Early backers can enjoy a discount, with the full retail price set at $99.