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A poisoned notification from apps like WhatsApp, Slack, or Instagram could hijack Google Gemini's voice assistant on Android, enabling actions like opening connected windows, faking messages, initiating Zoom calls, or poisoning the device's memory. No malicious app is required for the attack.

Meta achieved a partial victory in EU courts as the General Court ruled its Marketplace should not be designated under the Digital Markets Act (DMA), but its Messenger service remains subject to the regulation.

Japan’s Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) and the European Space Agency (ESA) have confirmed the BepiColombo mission will arrive at Mercury on November 21, 2026, following a delayed schedule due to a thruster glitch. The mission, involving three spacecraft, aims to study Mercury’s interior and magnetosphere, marking humanity’s third mission to the planet.

Meta is rolling out new features to its Meta Ray-Ban Display smart glasses, including a virtual writing feature that uses hand gestures. The feature will be available on WhatsApp, Messenger, Instagram, and native Android and iOS messaging. This upgrade brings the feature to all users after an early access launch in January.

A new Android remote access trojan called Mirax is targeting Spanish-speaking countries by turning infected devices into SOCKS5 proxies. The malware spread through Meta's platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, Messenger, and Threads, reaching over 220,000 accounts via advertisements.