According to Tech Digest, Google has kicked off a “Dangerous December” with a warning that two specific Android vulnerabilities, CVE-2025-48633 and CVE-2025-48572, are under limited, targeted exploitation, leaving about a billion users at risk. In other hardware news, tipster Digital Chat Station claims Apple still faces “technical challenges” in developing a completely crease-free screen for a foldable iPhone expected next year. Separately, a report details how extremist movements are using AI voice-cloning bots to recreate speeches of major figures, a shift experts call a “significant evolution” in propaganda. In business, Oracle founder Larry Ellison has personally guaranteed $40 billion to back his son David’s Paramount in its $108 billion hostile bid for Warner Bros. Discovery. Finally, the UK’s competition watchdog says fuel retailers are maintaining “persistently high” profit margins despite falling pump prices.
The Android Warning Is Scary Vague
Google’s warning is the kind of thing that sends a chill down your spine precisely because it’s so vague. “Indications” of “limited, targeted exploitation.” That’s spyware-speak for “this is already happening to someone, and it’s probably sophisticated.” The scary part isn’t just the two CVEs—it’s the admission that protection is only for “certain phones.” That’s basically an official confirmation that the Android ecosystem’s fragmentation is a direct security threat. A billion devices left in the lurch? That’s not a vulnerability; that’s a structural crisis. It starts targeted, but how long until that exploit gets repackaged and sold on a broader scale? History says not long.
Apple’s Foldable Crease Is A Telling Hurdle
So Apple might be hitting the same wall everyone else did. The rumor about “technical challenges” eliminating the crease is fascinating. Every other foldable on the market has had to accept some version of a visible crease or a less-durable ultra-thin glass. If Apple, with its legendary supply chain control and deep pockets, is still wrestling with this, it tells you the physics are genuinely hard. They’re chasing a “completely flat” look, which is a way higher bar than “mostly flat when you look straight on.” Will they delay the launch, or just ship with a “better but not perfect” solution? I think they’ll wait. They can’t afford to have their first foldable be known for the “iPhone crease.”
AI’s Dark Turn: Voice Cloning For Extremism
This is the predictable, awful next step for generative AI. We worried about deepfake politicians and celebrity scams, but using AI to resurrect or translate the voices of extremist figures is a particularly insidious propaganda tool. It breaks down language barriers and can make movements feel more present, more connected. The report calls it a “boon” for these groups, and that’s probably understating it. When the tech to do this is readily available—often for free—how do you possibly police it? It’s a stark reminder that every cool AI audio feature we get also ships with a potential weapon.
Larry Ellison’s $40bn Guarantee Is Wild
Putting up a personal guarantee for $40 billion is an almost cartoonish display of wealth and confidence. Larry Ellison backing his son David’s Paramount play against Netflix with what amounts to a signed IOU is high-stakes family drama. It completely changes the financial credibility of the $108 billion Warner Bros. bid. But here’s the thing: it also makes this feel incredibly personal and volatile. This isn’t just a corporate takeover; it’s a patriarch putting his fortune on the line. What happens if the deal goes sour? The sheer scale of this personal risk could spook other investors or make regulators look twice. It’s a power move that could backfire spectacularly.
