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The day in tech news · Oct 12

Apple's smart home push, iPhone Duo details, and a major cyberattack

Apple is moving deeper into smart home technology with a device reportedly called HomeView set to ship in November. The company is also using innovative engineering in its upcoming iPhone Duo, routing a graphite pipe through the device's hinge for thermal management.

Sources: CNET, PC Mag

A major cyberattack has crippled supermarket refrigeration systems across Europe, with hackers activating automatic defrosting that has disrupted deliveries and affected store prices. Separately, a study found that many new cars share driver data with third-party companies without explicit user control.

Sources: Tom's Hardware, Engadget