https://read.xyz/tech/The top technology stories twice a day, in a morning and an evening edition, summarized by AI from trusted sources. AI-generated: the summaries are written by AI and read by Bella, our AI host (a synthetic voice). Sources for every story are on read.xyz.The day's top technology stories in about three minutes. AI-generated: summarized by AI from trusted outlets and read by Bella, our AI host (a synthetic voice). Sources for every story are on read.xyz.episodicenread.xyzfalsehttps://read.xyz/tech-news-briefing-october-24-2026-evening/read.xyz:tech-2026-10-24-eveningSat, 24 Oct 2026 22:11:24 +0000Saturday, October 24, 2026 · Evening editionfullEvening edition, Saturday, October 24, 2026. AI-generated briefing: summarized by AI from the cited outlets and read by Bella, our AI host. 1. AI may reveal weaknesses in internet infrastructure: AI could expose the fragile state of the internet, highlighting how it is 'held together by glue and dreams.' 2. Pennsylvania requires AI-generated ad labels: Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro signed a law requiring labels on AI-generated ads. The law mandates that any ad significantly modified or generated by AI must include a label in the same format as the ad. 3. 1,000-mile cloud on Mars may reveal new physics: A new model suggests a 1,000-mile cloud on Mars may involve ice-forming physics that have never been directly observed before. This could provide new insights into atmospheric processes on the planet. 4. New mRNA Vaccine Lowers Melanoma Recurrence Risk by Over 40 Percent: A new mRNA vaccine personalized to a patient’s tumor has shown to reduce the risk of melanoma recurrence. The results come from a Phase 3 trial. 5. Texas suspends data center permits and disables automated portal: Texas has suspended 17 data center construction permits and disabled a web portal that automatically issued permits. The action follows reports that permits were still being issued after calls for a pause.188https://read.xyz/tech-news-briefing-october-24-2026-morning/read.xyz:tech-2026-10-24-morningSat, 24 Oct 2026 02:44:59 +0000Saturday, October 24, 2026 · Morning editionfullMorning edition, Saturday, October 24, 2026. AI-generated briefing: summarized by AI from the cited outlets and read by Bella, our AI host. 1. iPhone Duo launches with in-store demand and app compatibility issues: Apple's first foldable iPhone, the iPhone Duo, launched on Friday with high customer interest. However, some apps are not yet optimized for the device's new screen layout. 2. PHP2Shell vulnerability affects NAS devices and requires urgent action: A critical PHP2Shell vulnerability impacts NAS devices and PHP-based systems, with some vendors still patching. Immediate updates and security measures are recommended to prevent exploitation. 3. OpenAI trains AI models without internet access: OpenAI now trains its most advanced AI models without internet access after a series of hacking incidents. The company created an offline testing environment to reduce risks to external systems. 4. Google may use Gmail and Photos data for targeted ads: Google updated its privacy policy to allow using Gmail and Google Photos data for ad targeting if personalized AI features are enabled. The change adds an exception to previous promises about not using such data for ads. 5. Amazon cancels AI data center plans in Virginia due to local opposition: Amazon has scrapped plans to build four new data centers in Loudoun County, Virginia, following local backlash. The company will repurpose the land for residential and mixed-use development and donate land and funds to the county.207