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OpenAI signs $38 billion cloud deal with Amazon

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Published: November 3, 2025 18:20

OpenAI announced a seven-year agreement to buy $38 billion in cloud computing services from Amazon Web Services to train and run future AI models, expanding its computing footprint beyond Microsoft . The company said it will begin using AWS capacity…

Lenovo unveils V1 AI glasses with 38g design

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Published: November 3, 2025 17:15

Lenovo announced the AI Glasses V1 on November 2, a ultra-light smart‑glasses product that weighs 38 grams and runs the company’s Tianxi AI assistant, positioning the device as an AI-first wearable without an integrated camera . The V1 uses a very bright…

Redmagic launches liquid-cooled RedMagic 11 Pro worldwide Nov 19

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Published: November 3, 2025 16:58

Redmagic is bringing its RedMagic 11 Pro to global markets with an on-sale date of November 19, selling directly from the company rather than through US carriers, and positioning the phone as a purpose-built gaming device with heavyweight thermal hardware…

Steam survey shows Linux share passes 3% among users

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Published: November 3, 2025 16:08

Steam's October 2025 hardware and software survey shows Linux usage on the platform crossed the 3% threshold for the first time, a milestone analysts link to Steam Deck sales and Proton compatibility improvements . At the same time, a substantial portion…

Microsoft tests Windows 11 shared audio to two devices

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Published: November 3, 2025 15:55

Microsoft is testing a Windows 11 feature that can stream the same audio to two wireless headphones or speakers at once, letting two people listen privately to music or video from one PC . The capability requires devices that support Bluetooth LE (the…

Microsoft expands UAE investment, to ship 60,000 Nvidia AI chips

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Published: November 3, 2025 15:44

Microsoft announced a $15.2 billion expansion of its AI and cloud investments in the United Arab Emirates, committing an additional $7.9 billion to spend in the UAE from 2026–2029 and citing workforce training and governance work as part of the plan . The…

President Trump blocks Blackwell AI chips sales to China

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Published: November 3, 2025 14:16

President Trump said the most advanced Nvidia Blackwell AI chips will not be allowed to go to "other people," effectively blocking the company’s re-entry into China and signalling tighter U.S. control over high-end AI hardware . The White House described…

Cybercriminals, organized crime use RMM tools to hijack cargo

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Published: November 3, 2025 13:04

Security researchers report a growing campaign in which cybercriminals deploy remote monitoring and management (RMM) tools after phishing freight brokers and carriers to remotely access logistics systems and steal physical shipments before they reach…

Apple to power new Siri using Google Gemini models in 2026

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Published: November 3, 2025 12:17

Apple plans to use a custom Google Gemini–based model to power the next version of Siri, with the instance running on Apple’s private cloud infrastructure and expected to arrive as part of iOS 26.4 in spring 2026, according to reporting based on Mark…

Major retailers kick off early Black Friday tech sales

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Published: November 3, 2025 10:46

Large U.S. retailers and online marketplaces have begun early Black Friday tech promotions, with sitewide and category-specific discounts appearing across Apple, Google, and major third‑party brands this week . Standout bargains reported include the Apple…

YouTube TV offers $60 credit after Disney channel loss

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Published: November 3, 2025 03:06

YouTube TV lost access to more than 20 Disney‑owned channels — including ESPN, ABC and other sports and entertainment networks — after a carriage dispute with Disney, disrupting subscribers this week . Some subscribers report seeing a $10 monthly credit…

Japanese studios and publishers demand OpenAI stop Sora 2

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Published: November 2, 2025 20:56

The Content Overseas Distribution Association (CODA), which represents Japanese IP holders including Studio Ghibli, Bandai Namco and Square Enix, sent a letter asking OpenAI to stop using its members' works to train the image model Sora 2, saying the model…

Retailers cut Apple Watch Ultra 3 to $699 in early Black Friday

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Published: November 2, 2025 05:14

Retailers have discounted the newly released Apple Watch Ultra 3 by about $99–$100, bringing select titanium Ocean Band models to $699 and a Milanese Loop option to $799 as part of early Black Friday promotions . The price moves are appearing across major…

Steam on Linux share rises above 3% in October

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Published: November 2, 2025 00:45

Steam's monthly hardware and software survey for October 2025 shows Linux-based Steam usage surpassing the 3% mark for the first time in Steam's history, an all-time high the report attributes to the continued success of Valve's Steam Deck and other…

Debian developer mandates Rust for APT by May 2026

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Published: November 1, 2025 21:23

Debian developer Julian Andres Klode announced that the APT package-management tool will acquire hard Rust dependencies sometime after May 2026, meaning a Rust compiler will be required for affected builds and tooling . The announcement, posted on…

NASA seeks backup lunar transport plans from SpaceX, Blue Origin, Lockheed

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Published: November 1, 2025 19:34

NASA has asked SpaceX and Blue Origin to submit accelerated plans for carrying astronauts to the moon, setting an October 29 deadline for expedited proposals as it weighs options amid Starship development delays and competitive pressure from China . The…

Ayaneo teases Ayaneo Phone with physical shoulder buttons

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Published: November 1, 2025 18:20

Ayaneo, known for premium retro gaming handhelds, released a brief teaser for its first smartphone that highlights built-in physical shoulder/triggers and a standard dual-camera setup . The company markets the device under its Remake banner and frames it…

Developer ports Linux kernel to WebAssembly, shows browser demo

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Published: November 1, 2025 14:40

Open-source developer Joel Severin announced a port of the Linux kernel to WebAssembly and published a demonstration that runs the kernel inside WASM-capable web browsers, presenting the work as an experimental proof-of-concept . The project is documented…

China allows Nexperia China exports after Trump‑Xi talks, automakers may apply

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Published: November 1, 2025 13:52

Following talks between President Trump and Xi Jinping, Beijing signalled conditional easing that will allow Nexperia's China unit to resume some chip exports, and international automakers can apply for licences or exemptions from the Ministry of Commerce…

Rockstar Games accused of firing staff tied to union

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Published: November 1, 2025 13:44

Rockstar Games, the studio behind Grand Theft Auto and Red Dead Redemption, has terminated multiple staffers involved in a trade-union drive, prompting accusations of union-busting from labor leaders and reporters . Coverage across outlets says the…

Samsung reportedly delays Galaxy S26 launch, adds telephoto upgrade

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Published: November 1, 2025 13:00

Reports and leaks suggest Samsung’s Galaxy S26 series may miss its usual early-year launch and slide into 2026, with rumor sites pointing to a later Unpacked event and a longer wait for buyers . Industry coverage links the possible delay to recent changes…

Elon Musk says Tesla will demo flying Roadster prototype before year-end

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Published: November 1, 2025 09:51

Tesla CEO Elon Musk told Joe Rogan he hopes to unveil a prototype of the long-delayed Roadster that can "fly" before the end of 2025, calling the upcoming demonstration "unforgettable" and saying it contains "crazy, crazy technology" while withholding…

Apple plans fresh iPhone 18 Pro colors for 2026 launch

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Published: November 1, 2025 09:50

Multiple tech outlets report that Apple is testing new color options for the iPhone 18 Pro ahead of a planned September 2026 launch, according to leaks originating in China . Industry sites say three distinct hues are rumored and that at least two of those…

Google pushes surprise October update to Pixel phones

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Published: November 1, 2025 09:00

Google released an unexpected second October 2025 update for Pixel phones, delivering new October builds on October 30 after an earlier October 8 release; the late-month patch landed for recent models while Google gave no detailed changelog . Carrier…

Bluesky reaches 40 million users, launches dislikes beta

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Published: November 1, 2025 00:50

Bluesky announced it has surpassed 40 million accounts and will begin beta testing a "dislikes" signal intended to help personalize feeds and reduce toxic content . The company says the new signal will influence not only Discover feed rankings but also…

YouTube pulls Windows 11 workaround videos, later reinstates some

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Published: October 31, 2025 21:14

YouTube removed several popular tutorials that showed how to bypass Windows 11 setup restrictions — including using local accounts and installing on unsupported hardware — citing community guidelines that label some content as potentially "dangerous" or…

YouTube TV loses Disney channels after talks break down

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Published: October 31, 2025 20:44

YouTube TV subscribers woke up to more than 20 Disney-owned channels — including ESPN and local ABC stations — disappearing from the service after Google and Disney failed to reach a new carriage agreement that expired the night of October 30, 2025 . The…

Google disconnects older Nest thermostats from Nest and Home apps

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Published: October 31, 2025 19:12

Google has ended cloud and app support for first- and second-generation Nest Learning Thermostats, removing those devices from the Nest and Google Home apps effective October 25, 2025; the units continue to function locally so users can still set…

Dutch-controlled Nexperia halts chip exports to China factories

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Published: October 31, 2025 18:20

Nexperia, an EU-based automotive semiconductor maker now under Dutch control, has suspended shipments to its Chinese plant, a move that risks disrupting car production globally . The halt follows the Dutch government's takeover from former owner Wingtech…

MacBook Air M4 drops to $799 in Black Friday deals

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Published: October 31, 2025 18:13

Retailers have started early Black Friday promotions that include Apple’s 13‑inch MacBook Air with the M4 chip discounted to $799, a roughly $200 reduction from its usual price, for the 16GB/256GB configuration . Audio deals are matching laptop discounts:…

OpenAI's Sora adds character cameos and paid credits

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Published: October 31, 2025 16:22

OpenAI updated Sora to let users create reusable “character cameos” — AI avatars based on pets, drawings or toys — that can be named, tagged and given their own sharing permissions . The company also began selling extra daily video generations after its…

AMD clarifies support policy for RDNA 1 and 2

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Published: October 31, 2025 16:04

AMD's recent Adrenalin 25.10.2 driver release stirred confusion when release notes highlighted new game support for Radeon RX 7000 and 9000 series, which readers interpreted as placing RX 6000 and 5000 (RDNA 1 and 2) into 'maintenance mode' for game…

Apple reportedly plans new iPhone 18 Pro colors

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Published: October 31, 2025 15:28

A well-known Weibo leaker says Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro lineup could arrive in three warm finishes—coffee, purple, and burgundy—while again omitting a true black option, with the models expected to debut in fall 2026 . The same report ties the next Pro models…

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman seeks refund for Tesla Roadster deposit

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Published: October 31, 2025 13:53

Sam Altman, OpenAI's CEO, posted that he tried to cancel his long-standing Tesla Roadster reservation and request a refund after waiting roughly 7.5 years for delivery; he says he originally placed the order in July 2018 and that his refund email bounced…

Apple says next‑gen Siri set to launch March 2026

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Published: October 31, 2025 12:41

Apple told investors that development of its next‑generation Siri is back on track for a 2026 rollout, with the company describing progress as positive and planning a release next year . Industry reports place the rollout in spring 2026 — possibly March —…

Google rolls out surprise Pixel performance update for 7–10

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Published: October 31, 2025 11:05

Google posted unexpected October builds for Pixel phones, delivering a late-October over‑the‑air update aimed at “performance improvements” for Pixel 7 through Pixel 10 series while the Pixel Tablet and some older models were left out . Verizon described…

Nvidia commits chips as Samsung builds 50,000-GPU AI factory

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Published: October 31, 2025 08:41

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang pledged a large shipment of advanced AI accelerators to South Korea and announced partnerships with major Korean firms during meetings around the APEC summit, aiming to deepen the country's AI infrastructure and production…

WhatsApp tests Apple Watch companion app with TestFlight

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Published: October 31, 2025 00:01

WhatsApp began rolling out an Apple Watch companion app to TestFlight beta users on October 30, 2025, marking the first time the service has offered a wrist-based client and signaling deeper smartwatch integration efforts . The companion app is available…

Apple posts record $102.5B quarter, $27.5B profit

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Published: October 30, 2025 23:46

Apple reported record fiscal fourth-quarter revenue of about $102.5 billion and net profit of $27.5 billion, marking strong year‑end results and setting fiscal‑year highs for sales and net income . The quarter saw services revenue hit an all‑time high and…

Amazon posts 38% profit rise as AWS grows 20%

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Published: October 30, 2025 22:03

Amazon reported third-quarter revenue of $180.2 billion and net income that rose 38% year over year, boosted by both core operations and a $9.5 billion mark-to-market gain on its Anthropic investment . Its cloud arm, Amazon Web Services, generated about…

Update: Google Play allows third-party billing in US after ruling

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Published: October 30, 2025 18:38

Following a US court injunction tied to Epic Games' long-running antitrust suit, Google updated Play Store policies effective October 29, 2025 to let Android apps serving US users use payment systems other than Google Play Billing and to link to external…

Samsung launches Samsung Internet beta for Windows PCs with AI

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Published: October 30, 2025 18:28

Samsung opened a beta for Samsung Internet on Windows PCs, available to users in the United States and South Korea and compatible with Windows 10 and Windows 11, with sign-ups live on its product page . The company positions the desktop browser as part of…

Nintendo launches Animal Crossing Switch 2 edition Jan. 15

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Published: October 30, 2025 17:18

Nintendo announced a Switch 2 edition of Animal Crossing: New Horizons and a simultaneous free content update for both Switch and Switch 2 that will arrive on January 15 . The new Switch 2 edition will be sold separately for about $65, while existing…

Canva launches AI creative OS and frees Affinity suite

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Published: October 30, 2025 17:00

Canva today unveiled a new AI-first “Creative Operating System” across its product lineup while also relaunching Affinity as a single, free desktop app that merges Designer, Photo and Publisher into one package . The Creative OS adds an in-house design…

WhatsApp adds passkey protection to encrypted backups

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Published: October 30, 2025 13:41

WhatsApp has begun rolling out passkey support for end-to-end encrypted chat backups, letting users unlock backed-up chats with biometric methods or a device screen‑lock code instead of a password or long encryption key . The feature is available on iOS…

Samsung signals Exynos 2600, next‑gen AI and new cameras

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Published: October 30, 2025 11:50

During its Q3 2025 earnings discussion, Samsung said it will "strengthen the competitiveness of the Exynos processor for key flagship models" and teased "user‑centric, next‑gen AI," a second‑generation custom application processor and new camera sensors,…

U.S. agencies back ban on TP-Link routers

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Published: October 30, 2025 11:33

The U.S. Commerce Department has proposed barring sales of TP‑Link networking products in the United States, a move backed by several federal agencies including the Departments of Homeland Security, Justice and Defense as part of an interagency review of…

Nvidia becomes first company valued above $5 trillion

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Published: October 30, 2025 08:48

Nvidia reached a record market capitalization above $5 trillion after shares rallied following announcements at its GTC conference and renewed investor optimism about demand for AI infrastructure . CEO Jensen Huang announced large cumulative orders and…

Apple to adopt OLED for iPad, MacBooks by 2028

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Published: October 30, 2025 04:56

Apple is preparing to expand OLED screens from high-end models to more mainstream iPads and MacBooks, with reports saying an OLED iPad mini could arrive in 2026 and OLED iPad Air and MacBook Air models expected across 2027–2028 as part of a multi‑year…

Alphabet hits $102.3B quarter as cloud demand surges

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Published: October 30, 2025 00:18

Alphabet reported third-quarter 2025 revenue of about $102.3 billion, its first-ever $100 billion quarter, as advertising held up and Google Cloud grew strongly, helping net income climb to roughly $35 billion for the period . Google Cloud revenue rose…

Microsoft Azure outage disrupts 365, Xbox and Starbucks

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Published: October 29, 2025 23:20

On Oct. 29, 2025 Microsoft Azure experienced a widespread outage that disrupted Microsoft 365, Xbox Live, Minecraft and a number of customer-facing apps including the Starbucks mobile app and some airline and banking services . Microsoft said the incident…

Grammarly rebrands as Superhuman, launches Superhuman Go assistant

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Published: October 29, 2025 22:40

Grammarly announced it is rebranding to Superhuman and introducing a new multi-agent AI assistant called Superhuman Go that integrates with productivity apps such as Gmail, Google Drive, Jira and Outlook to help draft messages, schedule meetings and…

Character.AI bans minors from open-ended chatbot conversations

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Published: October 29, 2025 22:02

Character.AI said on Oct. 29, 2025 that it will stop allowing users under 18 to have open-ended conversations with its chatbots, with the restriction set to take effect on November 25, 2025; the company says the move responds to growing concerns about…

Google rolls out Gemini for Home to early users

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Published: October 29, 2025 19:12

Google has begun an early access rollout of Gemini for Home, upgrading enrolled U.S. Google Home and Nest speakers and displays from Google Assistant to the new Gemini voice assistant, with automatic upgrades for users who joined the Early Access program .…

Samsung displays tri-fold Galaxy prototype at APEC summit

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Published: October 29, 2025 19:00

Samsung Electronics showed a tri-fold smartphone prototype in public for the first time at an APEC summit side event in South Korea, offering a twin-hinged design that folds into a tablet-like interior display . The reveal was a limited, non-commercial…

YouTube launches AI upscaling and bigger thumbnails for TV viewers

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Published: October 29, 2025 18:01

YouTube announced a set of TV-focused features that include automatic AI upscaling of videos uploaded below 1080p (branded as “Super Resolution”), larger thumbnail file limits, and new TV shopping and discovery tools to improve big-screen viewing . The…

Google opens Play Store to external stores in US

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Published: October 29, 2025 16:48

Google is changing Play Store rules in the United States to let developers inform users about and link to alternative app stores and payment options, and to process payments outside Google’s ecosystem starting October 29, 2025, under a court order tied to…

OpenAI restructures to for‑profit, Microsoft secures 27% stake

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Published: October 29, 2025 14:29

OpenAI completed a long-running corporate restructuring that turns its operating business into a public benefit for‑profit entity called OpenAI Group PBC while the original nonprofit is rebranded the OpenAI Foundation and retains control, with the…

1X launches Neo humanoid home robot with teleoperation

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Published: October 29, 2025 11:13

California startup 1X has opened preorders for Neo, a humanoid home robot priced at $20,000 with delivery targeted for 2026, and an optional subscription plan the company has described for early buyers . 1X says Neo can perform some basic autonomous chores…

OpenAI updates ChatGPT to better handle mental health crises

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Published: October 29, 2025 09:34

OpenAI announced upgrades to ChatGPT’s handling of sensitive conversations after working with more than 170 psychiatrists and psychologists to refine responses and reduce “undesired responses” in areas such as psychosis, mania, self-harm and emotional…

Apple plans OLED displays for iPad and MacBook lineup

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Published: October 29, 2025 00:13

Apple is testing OLED screens for its iPad mini, iPad Air and MacBook models as it expands OLED beyond the iPad Pro, according to reporting based on Bloomberg sources . The iPad mini is most likely to be first, with OLED hardware possibly arriving as soon…

Apple seeds release candidates for 26.1 system updates

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Published: October 28, 2025 23:11

Apple distributed release candidate (RC) builds of iOS 26.1, iPadOS 26.1, macOS Tahoe 26.1, tvOS 26.1, watchOS 26.1 and visionOS 26.1 to developers and public beta testers on October 28, 2025, marking the final testing step before a public rollout expected…

OpenAI converts to public benefit corporation as Microsoft takes 27% stake

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Published: October 28, 2025 18:21

OpenAI announced on October 28, 2025 that it has converted its operating business into a public benefit (for‑profit) corporation while its nonprofit parent will be renamed the OpenAI Foundation and hold an equity stake valued at roughly $130 billion, a…

OPPO launches Find X9 Pro with 200MP telephoto, 7,500mAh

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Published: October 28, 2025 16:25

Chinese smartphone maker OPPO unveiled the Find X9 series globally at a Barcelona event, led by the Find X9 Pro which pairs a massive 7,500mAh battery with a 200MP Hasselblad‑tuned telephoto and MediaTek Dimensity 9500 chipset . The Pro supports 80W wired…

Elon Musk's xAI launches Grokipedia, AI-written encyclopedia

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Published: October 28, 2025 16:17

Elon Musk's AI company xAI launched Grokipedia as an AI-driven, crowdsourced encyclopedia labeled version 0.1 and positioned as an alternative to Wikipedia . xAI and Musk framed the project as a corrective to perceived ideological bias on Wikipedia, while…

PayPal partners with OpenAI to enable payments inside ChatGPT

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Published: October 28, 2025 14:38

PayPal and OpenAI announced a partnership to make PayPal the first major payment provider integrated directly into ChatGPT, using OpenAI's Agentic Commerce Protocol so users can complete purchases inside ChatGPT conversations . The integration links…

Adobe and Google Cloud expand creative AI partnership at Adobe MAX

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Published: October 28, 2025 14:35

Adobe announced at Adobe MAX 2025 that it is expanding a strategic partnership with Google Cloud to accelerate creative AI across its apps and services, and rolled out new conversational AI assistants and generative media capabilities across Photoshop,…

Samsung displays tri-fold phone prototype ahead of APEC summit

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Published: October 28, 2025 13:16

Samsung quietly showed a tri-fold smartphone prototype at the K‑Tech Showcase ahead of the APEC CEO Summit in Gyeongju, South Korea, placing the device in a transparent display case and not allowing hands‑on preview . The handset folds twice to transform…

Apple plans button-free iPhone 20 with haptics

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Published: October 28, 2025 12:26

Multiple reports say Apple is developing solid-state, haptic-only buttons for a 20th‑anniversary iPhone expected in 2027, replacing mechanical side buttons with vibration-based controls to save internal space and improve durability . Leakers and trade…

OpenAI's ChatGPT Atlas browser exposed to prompt-injection attacks

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Published: October 28, 2025 11:37

Security researchers and firms have disclosed multiple vulnerabilities in OpenAI's newly launched ChatGPT Atlas browser that allow malicious prompt injections and cross-site request forgery (CSRF) to insert hidden directives into the browser's Memory…

Amazon cuts 14,000 corporate jobs to accelerate AI

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Published: October 28, 2025 11:10

Amazon confirmed it eliminated about 14,000 corporate roles as part of a push to "reduce bureaucracy, remove layers" and shift resources toward artificial intelligence, saying the new generation of AI is transforming how work gets done . Earlier reporting…

Samsung showcases Galaxy Z TriFold ahead of APEC summit

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Published: October 28, 2025 09:35

Samsung publicly revealed the design of its long-rumored tri-fold smartphone and early images of the device surfaced days before the APEC 2025 summit in Gyeongju, South Korea, where the company plans to showcase the product during the Oct. 31–Nov. 1 event…

Elon Musk's xAI launches Grokipedia with 885,000 articles

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Published: October 28, 2025 00:46

xAI, Elon Musk’s AI company, published Grokipedia — an AI-generated encyclopedia powered by the Grok assistant — which went live on Monday and briefly crashed during its rollout . The site displayed a homepage counter showing hundreds of thousands of…

OnePlus launches OnePlus 15 flagship with 7,300mAh battery

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Published: October 28, 2025 00:34

OnePlus unveiled the OnePlus 15 in China on October 27, 2025, positioning it as a spec-focused flagship ahead of a global launch expected soon . The phone pairs Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 with LPDDR5X RAM and UFS 4.1 storage, a 6.78-inch 1.5K…

Department of Energy partners with AMD on $1B supercomputers

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Published: October 27, 2025 22:16

The U.S. Department of Energy and AMD announced a $1 billion public-private partnership to build two AI-focused supercomputers—Lux and Discovery—at Oak Ridge National Laboratory in Tennessee . Lux is expected to come online in early 2026 while Discovery is…

Meta's Threads launches disappearing 'ghost' posts after 24 hours

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Published: October 27, 2025 21:51

Meta announced that Threads is rolling out a new ephemeral post type called "ghost posts," which are published in the main feed and automatically archive after 24 hours to reduce the pressure of permanence and encourage spontaneous sharing . Replies to…

Amazon begins cuts to corporate workforce, up to 30,000

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Published: October 27, 2025 20:25

Amazon is beginning a large reduction of its white‑collar workforce, with multiple news outlets reporting plans that could remove as many as 30,000 corporate roles and notifications starting on Tuesday . Company sources and coverage say the move aims to…

Apple plans ads in Apple Maps starting next year

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Published: October 27, 2025 20:23

Major outlets report Apple is preparing to sell promoted slots in Apple Maps search results as soon as 2026, placing one or more paid listings above organic results for queries like “restaurants” or “shoe repair” . The rollout would mirror App Store search…

X retires twitter.com, asks 2FA users to re-enroll

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Published: October 27, 2025 20:00

X announced it will retire the twitter.com domain effective November 10, 2025, and asked accounts that use hardware security keys or passkeys for two-factor authentication (2FA) to re-enroll those keys before the deadline to avoid being locked out . X said…

Qualcomm launches AI200 and AI250 to challenge Nvidia

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Published: October 27, 2025 19:18

Qualcomm announced two new data‑center inference accelerators, the AI200 and AI250, positioning the company to compete with dominant GPU makers in rack‑scale AI deployments; the AI200 is slated for 2026 and the AI250 for 2027 . The cards and integrated…

Microsoft's next Xbox to run full Windows

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Published: October 27, 2025 18:25

Multiple reports say Microsoft’s next-generation Xbox will run a full version of Windows with an "Xbox Full Screen Experience" layered on top, blurring the line between PC and console and letting users access PC storefronts like Steam and the Epic Games…

Google rolls out Gemini-powered health coach to Fitbit Premium

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Published: October 27, 2025 17:00

Google has begun a public preview of a Gemini-powered personal health coach inside a redesigned Fitbit app, opening access to eligible Fitbit Premium users starting October 28, 2025 on Android devices as the company gathers feedback . The coach — called…

Apple prepares four macOS pro apps for iPad

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Published: October 27, 2025 13:42

App Store records uncovered by a MacRumors contributor suggest Apple is preparing iPad versions of four Mac-only professional apps: Pixelmator Pro, Compressor, Motion, and MainStage, joining Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro on iPadOS . The discovery came as…