Tech news roundup: today’s biggest story is Apple confirming that the iPhone Duo’s app library has already passed 100,000 titles, just two weeks after the device launched, with thousands of new apps arriving every day.
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Also in today’s tech news roundup: Roku loses a beloved screensaver over its Fox takeover, Apple Music Classical gets a new icon, and Eufy’s window-mounted security camera goes on sale. In AI, researchers found hundreds of exposed Artex hacking-tool servers. And in science, SpaceX quietly launched a classified Space Force mission from California, NASA preps its first-ever air show at Kennedy Space Center, and new studies look at Mars’ hidden volcanic activity and a surprising sleep-apnea/fertility link.
The TLDR
- Tech & Apps: iPhone Duo App Library Tops 100,000 Titles
- AI Tools: Hundreds of Artex AI Hacking-Tool Servers Found Exposed Online
- Science & Space: SpaceX Launches Classified Space Force Mission in Sunset Liftoff From California
Tech & Apps
iPhone Duo App Library Tops 100,000 Titles
Apple has confirmed to 9to5Mac that developers have built “well over 100,000 apps” for the iPhone Duo, the device Apple released two weeks ago. The company says thousands of new apps are being submitted to the App Store for the device every day. The milestone was also picked up independently by CNET, MacRumors, and several other outlets, a sign that developer support for the new device is ramping up quickly.
Screensaver Creator Pulls Popular ‘Aquatic Life’ Feature From Roku Over Fox Deal
Jim Sachs, creator of the long-running Marine Aquarium screensaver that Roku licenses as “Aquatic Life,” has withdrawn Roku’s rights to use it, and Ars Technica reports the feature will disappear from Roku devices on December 1, 2026. Sachs says the move is a response to Fox Corporation’s roughly $22 billion deal to acquire Roku, telling the outlet, “I can’t be part of the Fox world.” He clarified the decision has nothing to do with advertising, noting Roku had explored and later dropped ad plans for the screensaver years earlier. If you’re looking to trim your own streaming costs in the meantime, see our guide to building a better antenna setup.
Apple Music Classical Gets a Matching Black-and-White Icon
Apple has updated the Apple Music Classical app with a new black-and-white icon, matching the redesign Apple gave the main Apple Music app last month, according to 9to5Mac. The update swaps out Classical’s previous icon to keep it visually consistent with its sibling app. It’s a cosmetic change only, with no new features mentioned alongside it.
Eufy’s Window-Mounted Outdoor Security Camera Is Now Available
Rounding out today’s tech news roundup on the hardware side, Eufy’s $80 Window Camera E10, a security camera that sticks to the inside of your window and points outward, is now available to buy, according to Engadget. The design lets you monitor a porch or driveway without drilling or mounting hardware outside. It’s aimed at renters and anyone who wants outdoor coverage without an outdoor install.
AI Tools
Hundreds of Artex AI Hacking-Tool Servers Found Exposed Online
Security researchers discovered hundreds of servers running Artex, an AI-powered penetration-testing tool, left exposed to the open internet, according to TechCrunch. The exposure meant anyone who found one of these servers could access the hacking tool itself, not just its output. Artex is built for legitimate security testing, but open public access to it raises the risk of misuse.
Science & Space
SpaceX Launches Classified Space Force Mission in Sunset Liftoff From California
SpaceX launched a classified mission for the U.S. Space Force from California on the evening of November 6, lighting up the sky in a sunset liftoff, according to Space.com. The mission, designated USSF-432, was the company’s 125th launch of 2026. As with most national security launches, SpaceX and the Space Force have not disclosed what the rocket carried.
NASA Hosts Its First-Ever Air Show This Weekend at Kennedy Space Center
NASA is holding Max Power, its first air show and aerospace expo, at Florida’s Kennedy Space Center on November 7 and 8, according to Space.com. The event opens the center’s historic shuttle landing facility to the public alongside aerospace exhibits and demonstrations. It shares its name with one of Homer Simpson’s aliases, a coincidence Space.com couldn’t resist pointing out in its tech news roundup of the event.
A Stinky Gas on Mars Hints the Planet May Still Be Volcanically Active
A new study in Science Advances, led by Daniel Mège of the Polish Academy of Sciences, found hydrogen chloride gas seeping from cracks near Alba Mons, Mars’ largest volcano by surface area, according to ScienceAlert. The gas was detected by the European Space Agency’s ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter. The researchers stop short of proving active volcanism, saying only that the results are “best explained by ongoing igneous processes in the Martian interior,” while acknowledging other possible explanations.
Treating Sleep Apnea With CPAP May Improve Sperm Quality, Small Study Finds
A study of 72 men with untreated sleep apnea, published in the journal Sleep Medicine, found that sleep apnea was linked to lower sperm motility, and that CPAP treatment was associated with improvement over time, according to ScienceAlert. Researchers at the University of Hong Kong–Shenzhen Hospital found that after a month of consistent CPAP use, progressive sperm motility rose from roughly 40% to 45% in the men who stuck with treatment. The study was small with high dropout over time, so the researchers caution the findings are preliminary.
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Tech News Roundup FAQs
How many apps are available for Apple’s iPhone Duo?
Apple told 9to5Mac there are already well over 100,000 apps built for the iPhone Duo, just two weeks after its release, with thousands more being added every day.
Why is Roku losing its Aquatic Life screensaver?
Creator Jim Sachs pulled Roku’s license to the screensaver after Fox Corporation’s roughly $22 billion deal to acquire Roku; the feature disappears from Roku devices on December 1, 2026.
How much is the Eufy Window Camera E10 and is it available now?
The Eufy Window Camera E10 costs $80 and is now available to buy. It mounts to the inside of a window and faces outward to monitor the area outside your home.
Is Mars still volcanically active?
It’s not confirmed. A new study found hydrogen chloride gas seeping near the volcano Alba Mons, which researchers say is best explained by ongoing activity inside Mars, but they haven’t ruled out other explanations.
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