https://meridian48.com/news Tech news, summarised. AI, business, devices, policy — every important story in three sentences with sources. en-us Wed, 24 Jun 2026 11:09:38 GMT https://meridian48.com/news/meta-builds-prediction-markets-app-to-rival-polymarket-b17a8d https://meridian48.com/news/meta-builds-prediction-markets-app-to-rival-polymarket-b17a8d Meta is developing a prediction markets app under CEO Mark Zuckerberg's direction, aiming to compete with platforms like Polymarket. The app will allow users to bet on event outcomes without risking real money, using play currency instead. This move marks Meta's entry into the growing prediction markets space, which has seen increased interest following the 2024 US elections. (Source: ProPakistani) Business Wed, 24 Jun 2026 10:15:26 GMT Meridian48 News Desk https://meridian48.com/news/focal-and-ds-automobiles-debut-14-speaker-suv-audio-system-e6e305 https://meridian48.com/news/focal-and-ds-automobiles-debut-14-speaker-suv-audio-system-e6e305 Focal partnered with DS Automobiles to create a 14-speaker, 690W audio system for an electric SUV. The setup includes a 'Power Flower' subwoofer. It targets premium in-car audio for the luxury EV market. (Source: TechRadar) Devices Wed, 24 Jun 2026 10:32:15 GMT Meridian48 News Desk https://meridian48.com/news/enterprises-must-overhaul-data-strategies-for-ai-success-bf791f https://meridian48.com/news/enterprises-must-overhaul-data-strategies-for-ai-success-bf791f A new report argues that enterprises need to fundamentally rethink data management to leverage AI effectively. Many companies still rely on legacy systems that hinder AI model performance and scalability. The article highlights that poor data quality and silos cost businesses millions annually. (Source: TechRadar) AI Wed, 24 Jun 2026 10:33:08 GMT Meridian48 News Desk https://meridian48.com/news/lekhak-aims-to-fix-ai-translation-of-scanned-indian-legal-docs-49907e https://meridian48.com/news/lekhak-aims-to-fix-ai-translation-of-scanned-indian-legal-docs-49907e Scanned legal documents like deeds and court orders remain difficult for AI to translate accurately due to poor OCR and lack of legal context. Lekhak, a new platform, uses AI to extract text, identify legal entities, and preserve formatting for context-aware translation. The tool targets Indian documents with complex layouts, stamps, and handwritten notes. (Source: DEV Community) AI Wed, 24 Jun 2026 10:39:49 GMT Meridian48 News Desk https://meridian48.com/news/migrating-to-chrome-manifest-v3-what-breaks-and-how-to-fix-it-4ea7ad https://meridian48.com/news/migrating-to-chrome-manifest-v3-what-breaks-and-how-to-fix-it-4ea7ad A developer shares concrete lessons from building three Chrome extensions natively on Manifest V3. The shift from persistent background scripts to service workers forces developers to use chrome.storage for all state. The article details specific code changes needed to handle service worker termination between events. (Source: DEV Community) Dev Tools Wed, 24 Jun 2026 10:40:19 GMT Meridian48 News Desk https://meridian48.com/news/new-mistic-backdoor-tied-to-ransomware-broker-kongtuke-4e3e01 https://meridian48.com/news/new-mistic-backdoor-tied-to-ransomware-broker-kongtuke-4e3e01 A new backdoor called Mistic has been deployed in financially motivated attacks against insurance, education, IT, and professional services firms. Researchers link the malware to the ransomware access broker KongTuke, known for selling network access to ransomware groups. The backdoor uses stealthy techniques to evade detection and maintain persistence on compromised systems. (Source: Bleeping Computer) Security Wed, 24 Jun 2026 10:41:51 GMT Meridian48 News Desk https://meridian48.com/news/ai-adoption-surges-but-trust-lags-behind-65b2a9 https://meridian48.com/news/ai-adoption-surges-but-trust-lags-behind-65b2a9 A chatbot's 99% rejection rate due to a stuck filter and a financial tool's missed anomaly highlight a growing trust gap in AI. Despite AI boosting planning speed by 30% and conversion rates by 25%, black-box decisions and hidden errors erode confidence. The paradox: companies rush to adopt AI but lack transparency and risk frameworks. (Source: DEV Community) AI Wed, 24 Jun 2026 10:45:28 GMT Meridian48 News Desk https://meridian48.com/news/agent-memory-traversal-vs-querying-in-ai-systems-34768d https://meridian48.com/news/agent-memory-traversal-vs-querying-in-ai-systems-34768d A developer proposes using graph traversal over querying for agent memory, arguing it reduces noise. Their approach stores causal relationships as edges and events as nodes, enabling agents to follow chains. The open-source NodeDex project implements this locally for testing. (Source: DEV Community) Dev Tools Wed, 24 Jun 2026 10:45:42 GMT Meridian48 News Desk https://meridian48.com/news/production-checklist-for-ai-built-apps-9-security-fixes-76e180 https://meridian48.com/news/production-checklist-for-ai-built-apps-9-security-fixes-76e180 A senior engineer's checklist details nine fixes to secure AI-generated apps like those built with Lovable. Key steps include moving secrets to the server, enabling Row Level Security, and implementing real authentication. The guide addresses common vulnerabilities such as exposed API keys and open database access. (Source: DEV Community) Dev Tools Wed, 24 Jun 2026 10:49:26 GMT Meridian48 News Desk https://meridian48.com/news/grok-build-0-1-new-ai-model-benchmarks-performance-and-price-30ada3 https://meridian48.com/news/grok-build-0-1-new-ai-model-benchmarks-performance-and-price-30ada3 Grok Build 0.1, a new AI model, has been analyzed for intelligence, performance, and pricing. The analysis shows competitive benchmarks against existing models. This release adds to the growing landscape of AI language models. (Source: Hacker News) AI Wed, 24 Jun 2026 08:41:07 GMT Meridian48 News Desk https://meridian48.com/news/bunny-dns-goes-free-to-speed-up-the-web-ebc960 https://meridian48.com/news/bunny-dns-goes-free-to-speed-up-the-web-ebc960 Bunny.net has made its DNS service free for all users, aiming to accelerate internet performance globally. The move removes pricing barriers for faster DNS resolution. Bunny DNS previously offered paid plans starting at $0.50 per million queries. (Source: Hacker News) Dev Tools Wed, 24 Jun 2026 08:50:41 GMT Meridian48 News Desk https://meridian48.com/news/samsung-plans-1000-layer-ssds-with-4x-capacity-boost-51a71d https://meridian48.com/news/samsung-plans-1000-layer-ssds-with-4x-capacity-boost-51a71d Samsung revealed a roadmap for SSDs stacking up to 1,000 layers, aiming to quadruple storage density. The technology could enable multi-terabyte drives in compact form factors. No timeline or production details were disclosed. (Source: ProPakistani) Devices Wed, 24 Jun 2026 09:39:28 GMT Meridian48 News Desk https://meridian48.com/news/huawei-qingyun-h3550-smartwatch-targets-business-users-58a7a1 https://meridian48.com/news/huawei-qingyun-h3550-smartwatch-targets-business-users-58a7a1 Huawei launched the Qingyun H3550 smartwatch for organizations, combining health tracking with enterprise features. The device is aimed at corporate wellness programs and workforce management. Pricing and availability details were not disclosed. (Source: ProPakistani) Devices Wed, 24 Jun 2026 09:51:54 GMT Meridian48 News Desk https://meridian48.com/news/china-and-us-diverge-on-ev-battery-recycling-strategies-c300ed https://meridian48.com/news/china-and-us-diverge-on-ev-battery-recycling-strategies-c300ed China holds 85% of global EV battery recycling capacity and mandates shredding old packs. The US instead plans to repurpose used batteries for grid storage before recycling. This strategic split reflects differing priorities on resource recovery and energy resilience. (Source: Rest of World) Policy Wed, 24 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT Meridian48 News Desk https://meridian48.com/news/pakistan-slashes-pta-tax-on-mid-range-phones-5c679a https://meridian48.com/news/pakistan-slashes-pta-tax-on-mid-range-phones-5c679a The Pakistani government reduced duties on imported phones valued between $101 and $200, lowering costs for mid-range devices. The move aims to curb smuggling and boost legal imports. It follows industry calls for tax relief amid high inflation. (Source: ProPakistani) Policy Wed, 24 Jun 2026 10:03:24 GMT Meridian48 News Desk https://meridian48.com/news/disney-s-iger-reveals-failed-apple-twitter-and-bond-deals-387641 https://meridian48.com/news/disney-s-iger-reveals-failed-apple-twitter-and-bond-deals-387641 Bob Iger disclosed that Disney pursued acquisitions of Apple and Twitter, and sought rights to James Bond, but all deals fell through. The Apple talks were exploratory, while Twitter's price and culture were concerns. The Bond negotiations collapsed over creative control. (Source: The Verge) Business Wed, 24 Jun 2026 10:08:52 GMT Meridian48 News Desk https://meridian48.com/news/lastpass-confirms-data-breach-via-compromised-supply-chain-7aa0fb https://meridian48.com/news/lastpass-confirms-data-breach-via-compromised-supply-chain-7aa0fb LastPass disclosed a breach where attackers accessed customer data through a compromised third-party software developer. The incident exposed company names, billing addresses, email addresses, and phone numbers. The company assured that encrypted master passwords and vault data remain secure. (Source: TechRadar) Security Wed, 24 Jun 2026 10:12:32 GMT Meridian48 News Desk https://meridian48.com/news/database-vendors-pitch-smarter-data-plumbing-to-slash-ai-costs-023657 https://meridian48.com/news/database-vendors-pitch-smarter-data-plumbing-to-slash-ai-costs-023657 Pinecone and Tiger Data argue that optimized database architectures can reduce token consumption and manage agentic workloads more efficiently. They claim their approaches cut AI operational costs by minimizing unnecessary data retrieval and processing. The vendors position their solutions as a cost-control layer for enterprises scaling AI deployments. (Source: The Register) AI Wed, 24 Jun 2026 10:15:00 GMT Meridian48 News Desk https://meridian48.com/news/why-users-ghost-your-product-it-s-not-the-features-it-s-the-silence-0a204c https://meridian48.com/news/why-users-ghost-your-product-it-s-not-the-features-it-s-the-silence-0a204c Average products retain 39% of users in month one, dropping to 30% by month three, while top performers hold 66% and 56% respectively. The key difference is active communication: products with changelogs and updates see 56-66% retention versus 30% for silent developers. 91% of signups disappear within 14 days, often because users perceive the product as abandoned. (Source: DEV Community) Dev Tools Wed, 24 Jun 2026 10:18:56 GMT Meridian48 News Desk https://meridian48.com/news/eu-president-overrides-parliament-to-push-chat-control-law-25470f https://meridian48.com/news/eu-president-overrides-parliament-to-push-chat-control-law-25470f European Commission President Roberta Metsola overrode MEPs to force through a law requiring messaging apps to scan private chats for child abuse material. The move bypasses parliamentary objections over privacy and encryption concerns. The law now heads to final approval, sparking debate on surveillance vs. child safety. (Source: Hacker News) Policy Wed, 24 Jun 2026 10:20:39 GMT Meridian48 News Desk https://meridian48.com/news/china-black-market-nvidia-a100-servers-triple-in-price-after-smuggling-crackdown-ae7ea9 https://meridian48.com/news/china-black-market-nvidia-a100-servers-triple-in-price-after-smuggling-crackdown-ae7ea9 Chinese companies are paying up to $82,000 for servers built around Nvidia's five-year-old A100 accelerator, triple the original price. The surge follows a crackdown on smuggling and a customs freeze that have tightened supply. The A100, now restricted by US export controls, remains in high demand for AI workloads. (Source: Tom's Hardware) Policy Wed, 24 Jun 2026 10:21:28 GMT Meridian48 News Desk https://meridian48.com/news/open-source-crm-relaticle-ships-ai-agent-with-laravel-package-128e32 https://meridian48.com/news/open-source-crm-relaticle-ships-ai-agent-with-laravel-package-128e32 Relaticle, a free open-source CRM built on Laravel, released v3.3 with an in-app AI agent called 'Ask Relaticle' that reads and writes CRM data with human approval. The agent uses the new laravel/ai package and supports both Claude and GPT models. The team spent six weeks on production challenges like streaming reliability and write approval pipelines. (Source: DEV Community) Dev Tools Wed, 24 Jun 2026 10:23:50 GMT Meridian48 News Desk https://meridian48.com/news/ai-coding-agents-lack-memory-how-to-fix-the-daily-amnesia-a1c0af https://meridian48.com/news/ai-coding-agents-lack-memory-how-to-fix-the-daily-amnesia-a1c0af AI coding agents solve problems but forget them between sessions, forcing developers to re-debug the same issues. A developer proposes a simple markdown-based memory system with four files for bugs, decisions, facts, and logs. This approach avoids complex databases and scales better than dumping everything into a single prompt file. (Source: DEV Community) Dev Tools Wed, 24 Jun 2026 10:26:45 GMT Meridian48 News Desk https://meridian48.com/news/top-10-animated-ui-libraries-for-react-in-2026-4636ef https://meridian48.com/news/top-10-animated-ui-libraries-for-react-in-2026-4636ef A guide compares ten animated UI component libraries for React, including Magic UI, Animate UI, and React Bits. Libraries are evaluated on animation engine, use case, and lightweight status. Most are shadcn-compatible and offer copy-paste or CLI install for full code ownership. (Source: DEV Community) Dev Tools Wed, 24 Jun 2026 10:30:00 GMT Meridian48 News Desk https://meridian48.com/news/alphabet-joins-dow-jones-industrial-average-dbea35 https://meridian48.com/news/alphabet-joins-dow-jones-industrial-average-dbea35 Alphabet, Google's parent company, will be added to the Dow Jones Industrial Average next week. The index inclusion reflects Alphabet's market capitalization and influence. This move could increase demand for Alphabet shares among index funds. (Source: 9to5Google) Business Wed, 24 Jun 2026 03:30:00 GMT Meridian48 News Desk https://meridian48.com/news/sialkot-airport-deploys-pakistan-s-first-explosive-detection-system-f9ac2b https://meridian48.com/news/sialkot-airport-deploys-pakistan-s-first-explosive-detection-system-f9ac2b Pakistan's first Explosive Detection System (EDS) has been installed at Sialkot International Airport's cargo terminal. The system enhances security screening for air freight, marking a milestone in airport safety infrastructure. No specific cost or manufacturer details were disclosed. (Source: ProPakistani) Security Wed, 24 Jun 2026 09:21:55 GMT Meridian48 News Desk https://meridian48.com/news/meta-halts-ai-training-program-after-internal-data-leak-exposes-employee-keystro-ccd5a2 https://meridian48.com/news/meta-halts-ai-training-program-after-internal-data-leak-exposes-employee-keystro-ccd5a2 Meta paused a mandatory AI training program after an internal data leak exposed employee keystrokes, conversations, and performance data company-wide. The program tracked staff interactions to train AI models. Employees expressed frustration over the mishandling of sensitive information. (Source: Tom's Hardware) Security Wed, 24 Jun 2026 09:30:00 GMT Meridian48 News Desk https://meridian48.com/news/alpine-linux-3-24-ships-with-cosmic-desktop-wayland-progress-f34c73 https://meridian48.com/news/alpine-linux-3-24-ships-with-cosmic-desktop-wayland-progress-f34c73 Alpine Linux 3.24 introduces the COSMIC desktop environment, expanding its desktop appeal. The release also includes updates from the Xfce-on-Wayland project, improving Wayland support. This lightweight distro continues to balance minimalism with modern features. (Source: The Register) Dev Tools Wed, 24 Jun 2026 09:35:00 GMT Meridian48 News Desk https://meridian48.com/news/sec-s-free-financial-data-api-is-a-hidden-gem-for-developers-fc918d https://meridian48.com/news/sec-s-free-financial-data-api-is-a-hidden-gem-for-developers-fc918d The SEC offers a free JSON API at data.sec.gov with quarterly earnings data for all US public companies since 2009, no API key required. The companyfacts endpoint provides structured XBRL data, while a ticker-to-CIK map is also available. Developers must handle varying concept names across companies using an alias map. (Source: DEV Community) Dev Tools Wed, 24 Jun 2026 09:39:27 GMT Meridian48 News Desk https://meridian48.com/news/build-an-ai-chat-agent-with-mcp-spring-ai-and-gemini-0a8097 https://meridian48.com/news/build-an-ai-chat-agent-with-mcp-spring-ai-and-gemini-0a8097 A developer shows how to combine Model Context Protocol, Spring AI, and Google Gemini to create a chat agent that fetches real weather data instead of hallucinating. The architecture includes an MCP tool server, an AI agent service, and a React frontend. Full source code is available on GitHub. (Source: DEV Community) Dev Tools Wed, 24 Jun 2026 09:41:20 GMT Meridian48 News Desk https://meridian48.com/news/build-real-time-ml-features-with-spark-streaming-and-databricks-feature-store-9071e5 https://meridian48.com/news/build-real-time-ml-features-with-spark-streaming-and-databricks-feature-store-9071e5 This article details how to build point-in-time correct feature pipelines using Spark Structured Streaming and Databricks Feature Store. It addresses training-serving skew, data leakage, and feature staleness by unifying offline and online feature computation. The approach ensures production-grade ML systems with low-latency serving. (Source: DEV Community) Dev Tools Wed, 24 Jun 2026 09:41:21 GMT Meridian48 News Desk https://meridian48.com/news/speed-over-hype-why-one-developer-ditched-popular-ai-models-ba8f77 https://meridian48.com/news/speed-over-hype-why-one-developer-ditched-popular-ai-models-ba8f77 A developer nearly lost a $14,000 retainer due to a sluggish chatbot, then rebuilt it with a lesser-known model, cutting response time from 1.4 seconds to under 300ms. He benchmarked 15 models via Global API, measuring TTFT and tokens per second across US and Asia regions. The results show that for real-world apps, speed directly impacts client retention and profitability. (Source: DEV Community) Dev Tools Wed, 24 Jun 2026 09:49:09 GMT Meridian48 News Desk https://meridian48.com/news/mqttkit-brings-express-like-framework-to-mqtt-for-node-js-074988 https://meridian48.com/news/mqttkit-brings-express-like-framework-to-mqtt-for-node-js-074988 mqttkit is a new open-source framework that adds an ordered middleware pipeline, typed topic routes, MQTT 5 RPC, and auto-generated AsyncAPI docs on top of any MQTT broker. It plugs into Aedes via an adapter, with support for other brokers planned. The project aims to solve the ad-hoc pattern common in MQTT backends, similar to what Express did for HTTP. (Source: DEV Community) Dev Tools Wed, 24 Jun 2026 09:53:42 GMT Meridian48 News Desk https://meridian48.com/news/vibe-coding-one-developer-s-app-building-journey-0c8ad0 https://meridian48.com/news/vibe-coding-one-developer-s-app-building-journey-0c8ad0 A developer shares their experience using vibe coding to build a practical app. The process involved iterative prompting and debugging with AI tools. The resulting app is now used regularly, highlighting a new paradigm in software creation. (Source: Stratechery) Dev Tools Wed, 24 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT Meridian48 News Desk https://meridian48.com/news/us-seizes-huione-cloud-account-in-crackdown-on-cyber-scam-money-laundering-9ec029 https://meridian48.com/news/us-seizes-huione-cloud-account-in-crackdown-on-cyber-scam-money-laundering-9ec029 The DoJ seized a cloud computing account used by subsidiaries of Cambodia's HuiOne Group to launder money from cyber scams. The Treasury also sanctioned nine individuals and 26 entities linked to Prince Group. The action targets infrastructure enabling transnational cybercrime. (Source: The Hacker News) Security Wed, 24 Jun 2026 08:55:12 GMT Meridian48 News Desk https://meridian48.com/news/solar-powered-airship-aims-to-beam-internet-from-the-stratosphere-14de5b https://meridian48.com/news/solar-powered-airship-aims-to-beam-internet-from-the-stratosphere-14de5b Sceye's 200-foot solar-powered craft will loiter 18 km above the Pacific, acting as a high-altitude base station. It promises to deliver low-latency connectivity to remote areas without ground infrastructure. The company plans a test flight from the US to Japan as soon as August. (Source: MIT Technology Review) Devices Wed, 24 Jun 2026 09:00:00 GMT Meridian48 News Desk https://meridian48.com/news/superhuman-acquires-gptzero-ai-detection-gets-bundled-3832d8 https://meridian48.com/news/superhuman-acquires-gptzero-ai-detection-gets-bundled-3832d8 Superhuman, owner of Grammarly, has acquired AI detection startup GPTZero. The deal means the same company now sells both AI writing assistance and detection tools. This raises concerns that a single vendor's flawed detection scores could become the default standard for students and freelancers, especially non-native English writers. (Source: DEV Community) Business Wed, 24 Jun 2026 09:02:04 GMT Meridian48 News Desk https://meridian48.com/news/google-loses-transformer-co-author-and-alphafold-lead-in-same-week-5ca2ea https://meridian48.com/news/google-loses-transformer-co-author-and-alphafold-lead-in-same-week-5ca2ea Noam Shazeer, co-author of the seminal 'Attention Is All You Need' paper, left Google for OpenAI on June 18. John Jumper, Nobel-winning AlphaFold lead, departed for Anthropic days later. The exits underscore intensifying AI talent competition. (Source: DEV Community) AI Wed, 24 Jun 2026 09:02:42 GMT Meridian48 News Desk https://meridian48.com/news/vivo-x-fold-6-price-leak-shows-40-jump-over-predecessor-5cd728 https://meridian48.com/news/vivo-x-fold-6-price-leak-shows-40-jump-over-predecessor-5cd728 Vivo's upcoming X Fold 6 foldable phone is reported to cost nearly $500 more than the X Fold 5, a price increase of over 40%. The device is expected to launch first in China. The higher price could test consumer appetite for premium foldables. (Source: ProPakistani) Devices Wed, 24 Jun 2026 09:03:15 GMT Meridian48 News Desk https://meridian48.com/news/ecmascript-2026-adds-map-upsert-more-js-features-0eaa69 https://meridian48.com/news/ecmascript-2026-adds-map-upsert-more-js-features-0eaa69 ECMAScript 2026 introduces Map.prototype.getOrInsert() for simpler upsert operations, among other new JavaScript features. The TC39 committee continues its iterative release cycle, shipping yearly updates. Developers get immediate access to these features in modern browsers and runtimes. (Source: DEV Community) Dev Tools Wed, 24 Jun 2026 09:14:11 GMT Meridian48 News Desk https://meridian48.com/news/building-jwt-authentication-from-scratch-a-developer-s-guide-46a3e6 https://meridian48.com/news/building-jwt-authentication-from-scratch-a-developer-s-guide-46a3e6 A developer shares a step-by-step guide to implementing JWT authentication with refresh token rotation for an HRMS portal. The tutorial covers token flow, database storage for refresh tokens, and production deployment decisions. It addresses common questions like token expiration and revocation. (Source: DEV Community) Dev Tools Wed, 24 Jun 2026 09:21:26 GMT Meridian48 News Desk https://meridian48.com/news/why-your-contact-form-email-never-arrives-it-s-not-your-code-a9403c https://meridian48.com/news/why-your-contact-form-email-never-arrives-it-s-not-your-code-a9403c A developer's contact form shows 'success' but the notification email never arrives, despite error-free code. The issue is often outside the code—in email delivery infrastructure like SMTP or spam filters. Using a testing service like Mailtrap can isolate whether the problem is in your code or the delivery system. (Source: DEV Community) Dev Tools Wed, 24 Jun 2026 09:23:27 GMT Meridian48 News Desk https://meridian48.com/news/pakistan-s-nab-deploys-first-ai-system-for-financial-probes-021137 https://meridian48.com/news/pakistan-s-nab-deploys-first-ai-system-for-financial-probes-021137 Pakistan's National Accountability Bureau has launched its first sovereign generative AI system to aid financial investigations. The tool aims to streamline analysis of complex financial data. NAB says the system will enhance efficiency in corruption cases. (Source: ProPakistani) Pakistan Wed, 24 Jun 2026 08:29:53 GMT Meridian48 News Desk https://meridian48.com/news/credential-exfiltration-hits-four-stack-layers-as-agentic-web-goes-live-465f96 https://meridian48.com/news/credential-exfiltration-hits-four-stack-layers-as-agentic-web-goes-live-465f96 The same week the Agentic Resource Discovery spec was finalized, four credential incidents struck different stack layers: ServiceNow exposed APIs for 64 days, 74,000 Fortinet credentials leaked, Mastra AI npm packages were backdoored, and malicious JetBrains plugins harvested API keys. Each incident involved real, long-lived credentials accessible at the compromised layer. (Source: DEV Community) Security Wed, 24 Jun 2026 08:42:03 GMT Meridian48 News Desk https://meridian48.com/news/o2-to-shut-down-2g-network-by-2029-impacting-smart-meters-4aed64 https://meridian48.com/news/o2-to-shut-down-2g-network-by-2029-impacting-smart-meters-4aed64 Virgin Media O2 plans to switch off its 2G network in 2029, as the legacy technology carries only 0.5% of traffic but consumes 10% of cell site power. The move could require millions of UK smart meters to be upgraded or replaced. O2 says it will work with meter operators to ensure a smooth transition. (Source: TechRadar) Policy Wed, 24 Jun 2026 08:50:14 GMT Meridian48 News Desk https://meridian48.com/news/ai-agents-pose-invisible-traffic-risk-for-enterprises-f2930c https://meridian48.com/news/ai-agents-pose-invisible-traffic-risk-for-enterprises-f2930c AI agents can impersonate legitimate services, creating security blind spots. Companies often trust agents based on self-identification, leaving them vulnerable to attacks. The cost of this blind trust includes data breaches and operational disruptions. (Source: TechRadar) Security Wed, 24 Jun 2026 08:50:54 GMT Meridian48 News Desk https://meridian48.com/news/building-e-e-a-t-pages-for-a-programmatic-directory-after-adsense-rejection-5e8c5d https://meridian48.com/news/building-e-e-a-t-pages-for-a-programmatic-directory-after-adsense-rejection-5e8c5d A developer added transparency pages to a programmatic SaaS directory after AdSense rejected it for scaled content abuse. The site was pruned from 80 to 18 indexed pages, and new methodology, about, and affiliate-disclosure pages were built. The approach focuses on explaining curation logic to distinguish the site from scraped content. (Source: DEV Community) Dev Tools Wed, 24 Jun 2026 08:51:00 GMT Meridian48 News Desk https://meridian48.com/news/astro-5-content-collections-add-editorial-layer-to-programmatic-sites-660b19 https://meridian48.com/news/astro-5-content-collections-add-editorial-layer-to-programmatic-sites-660b19 Astro 5's content collections allow developers to conditionally add editorial content to programmatic pages using typed Markdown files. The setup uses Zod schemas and getEntry() returning undefined for missing entries, enabling 3 out of 18 pages to display custom takes without errors. This pattern helps differentiate structurally identical pages from scraped mirrors. (Source: DEV Community) Dev Tools Wed, 24 Jun 2026 08:51:06 GMT Meridian48 News Desk https://meridian48.com/news/open-source-ai-pipeline-turns-one-line-prompt-into-5-minute-short-drama-b54ca8 https://meridian48.com/news/open-source-ai-pipeline-turns-one-line-prompt-into-5-minute-short-drama-b54ca8 Shortify AI, an open-source platform, compresses a 5-10 person, 1-2 week production pipeline into a single user and 5 minutes. It uses LLMs for scriptwriting, image generation for storyboards, multi-voice TTS, and FFmpeg for video compositing. The tool targets China's $70B short drama market, enabling rapid content creation. (Source: DEV Community) Dev Tools Wed, 24 Jun 2026 08:52:21 GMT Meridian48 News Desk https://meridian48.com/news/pakistan-revises-controversial-telecom-bill-after-public-backlash-23b481 https://meridian48.com/news/pakistan-revises-controversial-telecom-bill-after-public-backlash-23b481 A PM-appointed committee proposed major amendments to the Telecom Reorganization Amendment Bill following widespread criticism. The changes aim to address privacy and regulatory concerns raised by industry and civil society. The revised bill now awaits parliamentary approval. (Source: ProPakistani) Policy Wed, 24 Jun 2026 07:48:57 GMT Meridian48 News Desk