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Brazil's National Council of Justice says procedural powers of attorney can now be signed through the gov.br platform, letting lawyers and citizens authorize legal representation digitally without visiting notaries. The measure ties into ongoing efforts to digitize court procedures nationwide, and users in Brazil are searching for how to access and use the signature feature.

According to a report, Meta employees said accounts belonging to Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva were restricted during the country's election period. The claim has drawn attention to how major platforms handle the accounts of sitting heads of state, and comes as Brazil remains politically sensitive after past disputes over social media's role in elections.

Powers of attorney used in legal proceedings can now be signed through the federal gov.br platform, according to the judiciary's news service. The change allows lawyers and parties to formalise procedural representation digitally, without in-person notary visits. Brazilians are discussing the update as another step in the government's push to move official paperwork online.

Betfair, the betting exchange owned by Paddy Power Betfair owner Flutter, remains a top search result in the UK, with coverage touching both its technology and horse racing tips. Paddy Power Betfair has previously highlighted its Couchbase-powered platform handling over one million transactions per second, while racing tipsters such as Charlie McCann and Neil Morrice continue to publish daily selections for UK meetings at tracks like Musselburgh, Catterick and Kempton.

E Ink has announced Kaleido 4, the latest version of its color ePaper display platform, aimed at e-readers and other low-power devices. The news page went up on the company's site and is drawing attention among display enthusiasts, who are weighing what the new generation of color electronic paper could mean for upcoming color e-readers and tablets.

Canada and the European Union say a closer alliance would help safeguard their sovereignty against economic coercion and the power of large technology companies. The announcement points to deeper economic ties between Ottawa and Brussels, with both sides framing cooperation as a way to protect their interests amid growing pressure from bigger powers and dominant tech platforms.

India's Goods and Services Tax framework is in the news after reports of upcoming rule changes. From November 1, traders selling on online shopping platforms face new registration requirements, altering how e-commerce sellers comply with GST. Separately, GST officers are reported to lose arrest powers in cases involving discrepancies under 5 crore rupees, with only penalties applying for smaller tax defaults.

Ticketmaster is drawing renewed attention across the US, Canada and Mexico. The ticketing giant remains the dominant platform for major concert and event sales, and searches around the brand have surged. The buzz comes as competitors and related firms, such as ticket marketing platform Hive, which raised $27 million after powering over $1 billion in ticket sales, highlight ongoing scrutiny and shifts in the live events ticketing market.

The French government has asked internet service providers to prepare temporary DNS blocks targeting major social media platforms, reportedly planned for October 24. The measure, prepared at the prime minister's level, would restrict access if activated. The reported plan is drawing concern over freedom of communication and the precedent of disconnecting social networks in a democracy.

Volvo Cars engineer Julius Gustavsson presented SmartCell, the company's next-generation electric vehicle battery platform, at the Oxidize conference. His talk covered how the Swedish automaker is using the Rust programming language in battery systems. A power fluctuation disrupted the conference recording, but a similar version of the talk had been delivered at RustConf the previous week.

SoSoValue has introduced an advanced AI-powered investment research platform aimed at cryptocurrency investors. The platform is designed to help users analyse crypto markets and make investment decisions using artificial intelligence tools. Details on features, adoption, or funding have not been disclosed, and reaction from the wider crypto community remains limited so far.

A new analysis examines the political economy behind China's e-CNY, the digital yuan, looking at how the central bank digital currency is reshaping interests among regulators, banks and payment platforms. It argues that the reform's progress depends less on technology than on institutional politics and the balance of power in China's financial system, with implications for monetary policy and financial control.

Devin Haney and Richardson Paro have agreed to a welterweight title unification bout, according to The Ring, with the fight set to be broadcast on DAZN. The matchup would bring two world titles together in one of boxing's deepest divisions, and fans are debating how Haney's style will hold up against Paro's power.

Chipmaker Wolfspeed has commercially introduced a transparent silicon carbide technology aimed at augmented reality optics and quantum computing applications. The announcement, picked up by financial news outlets including Morningstar, positions the material as a novel platform combining transparency with silicon carbide's semiconductor properties. The move signals Wolfspeed's push to expand beyond power electronics into emerging photonics and quantum markets.

GenomeWeb reports that makers of next-generation sequencing platforms are exploring data-driven business models as artificial intelligence reshapes biology research. Rather than relying solely on instrument and reagent sales, companies are weighing opportunities in data generation, analysis and services, positioning themselves to benefit from growing demand for biological data in AI-powered drug discovery and life sciences research.

Sylvester Stallone's 1993 thriller, which featured a stunt that reportedly cost $1 million and earned a Guinness World Record, is now available to stream on Netflix. The film's arrival on the platform is drawing fresh attention from action movie fans, with coverage highlighting both Stallone's star power and the famous record-setting stunt sequence.

US semiconductor maker Wolfspeed has introduced optical-grade silicon carbide materials aimed at augmented reality devices and quantum computing applications. The announcement positions the company's silicon carbide expertise, traditionally used in power electronics, toward emerging photonics markets where transparent, high-purity substrates are needed. Industry coverage is focused on whether the material can become a standard platform for next-generation AR optics and quantum systems.

Journalist Kara Swisher warned that Elon Musk could face jail time if Democrats regain power, pointing to his political activities and conflicts with regulators. Musk rejected the warning, dismissing the suggestion on his social platform. The exchange has drawn wide attention, with commentators debating whether Musk's political entanglement could bring legal consequences and what that would mean for his companies.

An opinion piece argues the case for the open internet, the principle that the web should remain open, interoperable and free from gatekeeping by dominant platforms or providers. The piece frames the open internet as under pressure and calls for defending openness as a public good, though no specific policy dispute or named actor is cited in the headline alone.

Meta has released Waddle World, an AI-powered virtual pet application available on iOS and Android in the Philippines. The app presents a 16-bit style pet that users can care for and entertain through mini-games. The launch was spotted and shared by social media consultant Matt Navarra, drawing attention to Meta's continued experimentation with consumer-facing AI products outside its core platforms.