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Bluetooth reaches satellites in orbit + 2 more stories
UN Assembly supports Palestine; VPN vulnerability revealed; Bluetooth connects globally with satellites
Today ChatGPT read 1020 top news stories. After removing previously covered events, there are 3 articles with a significance score over 6.
[6.7] UN upgrades Palestine's status — UN News
The UN General Assembly overwhelmingly passed a resolution upgrading Palestine's status within the UN as an Observer State, without granting full membership. The resolution urges the Security Council to reconsider Palestine's request for full membership favorably. Changes take effect in September 2024, enhancing Palestine’s participation in UN activities. The vote was 143 in favor, 9 against, and 25 abstaining.
[6.5] 'TunnelVision' attack compromises most VPNs, except Linux and Android — WIRED [$]
Researchers at Leviathan Security have exposed a flaw in VPN applications, named TunnelVision, which can route traffic outside the secure encrypted tunnel when connected to a hostile network. This vulnerability, affecting all VPNs except those on Android, could potentially expose user data since 2002.
[6.2] Hubble Network connects Bluetooth devices to satellites in orbit — TechRadar
Tech startup Hubble Network has revolutionized Bluetooth technology by extending its range to 600 kilometers using satellites, enabling global coverage without cellular reception. Hubble launched two satellites and plans to expand to 36 by early 2026. This technology reduces battery and operating costs by up to 20 times and can be applied variety of tasks such as wildfire detection, pet, child and elderly safety, environmental monitoring, fleet management, and container and pallet tracking.
Highly covered news with significance over 5.3:
[5.4] Asteroid Apophis to pass close to Earth in 2029
(Space.com + 11)
[5.5] New Dietary Guidelines for Indians stress healthy food choices
(The Hindu + 8)
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