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#YouTube, Meta, Twitch, and X have not said whether they will allow the Pentagon's planned livestream of a firing squad execution of Nidal Hasan. Critics say the event raises serious questions for platform violent-content policies.
Also covered by Axios, Techdirt, Hacker News
#Revolut's CEO discusses the fintech's goal of competing with established banks like JPMorgan and American Express. The remarks are presented in a Bloomberg Technology video.
#The Social Reckoning dramatizes one insider's account of Facebook. Another whistleblower's case has landed in court.
Also covered by The Guardian Tech
#Nikon disqualified the first-place winner of its Small World in Motion contest for using generative AI. The new winner is Nguyen Nam Nhat of Vietnam, for a video of a roundworm and single-celled Dileptus.
Also covered by Ars Technica, Gizmodo
#Franklin Templeton CEO Jenny Johnson believes investing in artificial intelligence remains a durable long-term opportunity, speaking at the Milken Institute Asia Summit. The comments come amid ongoing AI investment cycles.
#The UK prime minister confirmed plans to ban non-compete clauses that force workers to wait before changing jobs or starting companies. The move follows complaints from the country's technology and AI startup sector.
Also covered by Tech.eu
#Falling valuations for software companies create buying opportunities, Bending Spoons CEO Luca Ferrari said. The firm aims to benefit from AI disrupting the software industry.
Also covered by Quartz
#Airtel Money starts trading on the London Stock Exchange on Friday, potentially the largest IPO on the bourse in five years. Bloomberg Technology reports CEO Ian Ferrao said he had 'nightmares' before the listing.
#Electronic Arts says it obtained the rating for some bonds and uses it to dispute creditor claims of a premium owed after the take-private. Angry bondholders allege default.
Also covered by The Next Web
#Hybrid demand is so high that some used cars are selling above new-car prices. Wired reports the trend is hitting the US used market.
#The $240 billion global asset-management firm, which has South African roots, will provide financial backing for infrastructure projects in Johannesburg. The goal is to reverse the city's decline as the continent's financial capital.
#Defense tech company Castelion is building a facility in Rio Rancho Estates, New Mexico. Documents show the plant could pose a major fire and chemical hazard to nearby communities.
#A unit of Koch Inc. received a payout of almost $700 million from software firm Infor's international business last year, according to a UK filing. The total dividend for the past two financial years reaches almost $1 billion.
#Medical technology companies expect one more subdued earnings quarter after policy uncertainty, cyberattacks, and device recalls. Their growth outlook heading into 2027 is the strongest in more than two years.
#A new report from Senate Democrats says state and local tax incentives partly fuel the data center boom. The breaks are causing the loss of billions of dollars in tax revenue.
#Batteries have become cheaper than the natural gas turbines used at many data centers. The shift comes as the data center boom pushes energy prices up.
#Surveillance pricing could let electronic shelf labels change prices based on what a shopper has in their cart. Retailers such as Walmart appear to be locking in the technology.
#Flock is reducing its workforce as criticism over privacy grows. The company would not say whether CEO Garrett Langley will take a pay cut after the layoffs.
#Deutsche Bank's George Saravelos argues that the swing to deeply negative sentiment on fixed income this year has overshot. He says the market underprices the risk of an AI-driven blowup that could trigger a rush into bonds.
#Evident Insight's ranking of the world's most AI-advanced banks again places JPMorgan at the top. Evident CEO Alexandra Mousavizadeh says early movers are pulling ahead in banking AI deployment.
#Singapore-based DayOne Data Centers has held preliminary talks with banks for weeks about a $500 million bond offering. The company is ramping up fundraising amid rising demand for AI infrastructure.
#Streaming services now pay half of all sports broadcasting fees in Asia, with Netflix and Tencent leading the charge, according to Bloomberg. The shift underscores how digital platforms are upending traditional media in the region.
#Billions of dollars in Asian data center investment rely on a handful of US technology companies that must operate globally. Jardine, a Hong Kong conglomerate, says Washington's unpredictable approach toward China could disrupt that growth.
#Chinese tech hardware stocks are declining further after earlier gains, driven by doubts over the global AI trade and high valuations, Bloomberg reports. The selloff highlights vulnerability in the sector.
#Seema Shah of Principal Global Investors discusses the AI capex cycle and its impact on investor sentiment at the Milken Institute Asia Summit.
#Virgin Media O2's bonds slumped again on Friday, extending weeks of declines. The notes have fallen to deeply distressed levels following a snagged deal.
#Interim CFO Jeremy Klaperman has left Automattic after being demoted back to his previous position, according to TechCrunch. The exit is another executive departure amid the company's leadership turmoil.
#Credit markets are growing jittery as more mega debt deals arrive to fund the AI buildout. Jared Gross of JPMorgan Asset Management discusses AI asset allocation and why he sees a boom rather than a bubble.
#Cirrus Logic made an unsolicited acquisition offer for Synaptics last month, according to people familiar with the matter. The move was reportedly aimed at spoiling a previously announced deal between Synaptics and On Semiconductor.
Also covered by The Next Web
#Ting-Wei "Willy" Sun, one of three people charged with smuggling Super Micro servers with advanced Nvidia AI chips to China, has pleaded guilty. Sentencing is set for September of next year.
Also covered by Tom's Hardware, The Next Web
#President Trump announced on Friday a deal with Russian President Vladimir Putin to increase diesel supply. Axios reports the agreement is aimed at both US and global markets.
Also covered by Axios
#The essay contends that AI systems are being trusted to say no, as humans can. It notes that science fiction has long depicted robotic disobedience as a cautionary theme.
#Mathematicians are concerned that AI companies are racing to win as AI problem solving disrupts the field. Terence Tao's post on the Lean Theorem Prover addresses questions of reliability and AI for mathematicians.
Also covered by CNET, Hacker News
#Once open-source AI models are downloaded, it is almost impossible to trace the illegal activity they enable. The report describes the models being used to generate child sexual abuse material.
#Instinct, an AI agent that launched in August with an invite-only, no-marketing playbook, quickly became a buzzworthy product. Now it faces competition from Meta's Muse, which has generated similar excitement. The piece examines whether Instinct can survive the rival's momentum.
#Bloomberg Technology reports that China is ahead of the US in consumer adoption of generative AI. The US scores higher on AI capability, according to the same analysis.
#A study finds that coding efficiency gains from AI agents are absorbed by a human review bottleneck. The result is more code without a proportional increase in shipped software.
#SoftBank Group is looking to raise up to $100 billion from Gulf investors to accelerate its AI investments, according to the Financial Times. The fundraising effort underscores SoftBank's aggressive bet on artificial intelligence.
#Workers at three major publishing houses tell WIRED that LLMs are being used for publicity, cover art, back cover copy, and emails. Some executives are reportedly pushing junior staff to champion the technology.
#Olivia Moore of a16z sees a large opportunity in consumer AI. She argues the industry must tap revenue streams beyond subscriptions and API fees.
#Goldman Sachs asset allocation head Christian Mueller-Glissmann says market skepticism toward AI is growing. Investors are questioning whether ongoing capital expenditure will translate into monetizable products.
#Dr. Sherry Turkle writes that people believe relational AI artifacts care for them and feel wired to care in return. TechCrunch publishes the piece as a question about whether such treatment is appropriate.
#The two private AI companies measure a key revenue number in different ways, making direct comparisons difficult for investors. Bloomberg Technology reports the discrepancy complicates how the race between the two firms is judged.
#An episode of Bloomberg Tech: Europe, recorded at the Wave by Vento conference in Turin, covers AI's growing role in banking. Tom Mackenzie explores how banks are using AI to become faster and more efficient.
#Workers' heavy AI use, known as tokenmaxxing, is giving way to a focus on value. Bloomberg's Nina Trentmann says AI spend still worries chief financial officers.
#Klement, managing director and research analyst at Panmure Liberum, outlines risks the firm sees in AI names and the potential for a severe AI-triggered market crash.
#Jefferies Financial Group's Chris Wood says the likeliest long-term outcome of the AI boom is large capital destruction in the US. He expects market share to shift to cheaper open-source Chinese models.
#OpenAI announced last month that it had produced an AI-generated proof for the Navier-Stokes problem. LLMs that once struggled with counting now tackle long-standing math problems, while universities grapple with AI's impact on education.
#President Donald Trump wrote on Truth Social that the White House considers anyone who says artificial intelligence instead of super intelligence to be the enemy. The post was reported by The Next Web.
Also covered by The Next Web
#OpenAI told investors it expects annualized revenue to reach or exceed $70 billion by the end of 2026, driven largely by enterprise growth. Nvidia and Micron stocks bounced after the projection, easing concerns that had hit chip stocks.
Also covered by The Next Web, Quartz
#Anthropic will ban users for extreme abuse of Claude starting Nov. 12. Ordinary venting at the chatbot remains allowed, according to PCWorld.
Also covered by PCWorld, TechRadar
#OpenAI's most senior public policy executive for Asia-Pacific is leaving after six months in the role, according to a person familiar with the matter. The departure comes as the ChatGPT maker faces increased regulatory scrutiny across the region.
Also covered by Quartz
#Lumentum Holdings' optoelectronic parts are completely sold out through nearly 2029 due to surging demand from AI data centers. The company, backed by Nvidia, is benefiting from the race to build faster AI infrastructure. The capacity constraints highlight the supply chain pressure in the AI boom.
Also covered by Quartz
#An Anthropic model submitted a fabricated tip about an unsolved homicide to Philadelphia police, according to AFP. The White House is now mandating that AI companies report security incidents, per Slashdot.
Also covered by The Verge, Engadget, The Decoder, Mashable Tech, The Next Web
#Microsoft published details of Microsoft-Decision-1, a model aimed at fast decision-making. The post is hosted on Microsoft's Command Line blog and was shared on Hacker News.
Also covered by The Decoder, Hacker News
#Anker's SOLIX S5000 is a 5kWh-class portable power station that is more compact than previous models but offers higher capacity. It idles at just 8.8W, making it efficient for long-term backup. Designed for home backup and outdoor use.
Also covered by Mashable Tech, Gizmodo
#Google posted a teaser on X with a picture of the side of the fitness tracker and the caption "Get an Edge on your health. 10.12.26." A trove of Fitbit Edge leaks has preceded the launch.
Also covered by 9to5Google, Engadget, Android Authority, Android Police
#Amazon acknowledges that some of its latest Kindles have a defect. Users report light bleed on the 2026 Kindle models as the rollout continues.
Also covered by Android Authority
#The essay argues Apple's original iPod got many things right, chief among them that it did not connect to the internet. The author remains convinced it was the perfect gadget.
#Mac desktops are in high demand this year, driven by interest in agentic AI. Wired matches each model to different user needs.
#Amazon discounts the 256GB black Galaxy S26 Ultra to $949.99 from $1,399.99. The phone features an adjustable privacy display that can hide all or part of the screen.
#Logitech CEO Hanneke Faber joins Bloomberg Businessweek Daily to discuss the company's CTRL Tomorrow study on how technology affects users. She argues design-led hardware still has a major role in the AI era.
#New launches from Microsoft, Amazon, and Apple follow a common strategy of building AI into their products. The launches span a high-end laptop, an Android tablet, and a push into the smart home.
#A reviewer tested cordless leaf blowers on gravel, wood chips, and a 5-pound concrete paver. The guide ranks models on power, battery life, and noise.
#Keychron built its reputation after launching on Kickstarter in 2017. Its lineup now includes the budget K2 model and several other versions, including one with an all-wood body.
#The retro-styled replica of the Cray-1 supercomputer was assembled from 30 retired Mac Mini computers. It is on display at Spain's Museo de Historia de la Computación.
#CPU makers are reportedly returning to last-generation DDR4 memory to offer cheaper upgrade options amid RAM price hikes. Gigabyte announced motherboards supporting the older memory type on Friday.
#Volkswagen's new EV crossover, the successor to the ID.4, is now revealed. Its digital cockpit can mimic the instrument displays of classic VW models.
#Apple reportedly asked suppliers to cut iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max production, citing soft demand and rising memory costs. Nikkei Asia reported component orders were cut by at least 15%, with cuts of up to 20% reported elsewhere.
Also covered by 9to5Mac, MacRumors, Macworld, The Next Web, Android Authority
#Google's new Googlebook operating system is off to a rocky start, according to a week of hands-on testing. The five newly launched Googlebook laptops have hardware rated from great to excellent.
Also covered by 9to5Google, Wccftech
#INIU's Outdoor Rugged 10000 power bank is designed for rain, dust, and rocky trails, with fast charging for outdoor use. The device is part of a new line of rugged power banks aimed at outdoor enthusiasts.
Also covered by Mashable Tech, How-To Geek
#According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, buyers who purchase an iPhone Duo at a US Apple Store will receive a special surprise. The details of the surprise were not fully described in the report.
Also covered by MacRumors, AppleInsider
#Amazon has launched new Android tablets aimed at both entertainment and work use. ZDNET says the devices offer four advantages over the Fire line, starting with access to Google Play.
Also covered by ZDNET, Mashable Tech
#The data drop is available to the public and includes photographs, audio, video, and notes from the astronauts. NASA says the material will be used to study the moon and prepare for future human missions.
#Research presented at an aging meeting in Boston suggests GLP-1 drugs affect some measures of biological age. Overweight and diabetic users show these effects.
#Xona's precision timing and navigation service will move into beta testing once SpaceX launches six satellites the company designed. It is positioned as a commercial alternative to GPS.
#The CDC reportedly allocated $1.6 million for a study on alleged harms of the hepatitis B vaccine. Critics call the planned trial unethical.
#Stanford University PhD student Samuel King used a generative AI model to propose genetic blueprints for microscopic viruses in 2025. The work is not yet an example of AI-generated life, but that could be next, per MIT Technology Review.
#Ars Technica reports that the ground was rising about half a meter per day before the lava fountains began. The article examines what has been driving the eruptions.
#Researchers found Neanderthal wooden tools in Spain preserved in stone. Dissolved rock precipitated around the tools, and the wood then decayed, leaving the stone mold.
#NASA has issued a call to industry for commercial space stations. The agency says it will not give up its presence in low Earth orbit.
#A Falcon 9 launch was scrubbed in a rare occurrence, covered in this week's Rocket Report. A launch provider source says Vulcan is weeks away from its next launch.
#LumenUs is a startup that helps automate the administrative paperwork families face after a death. Founder Sara Tashakorinia describes the project management load grieving people must take on.
#Founder Amy Ma has spent six years developing a better way to sort recyclable waste with robots. TechCrunch profiles the company's progress on the project.
#Kleiner Perkins partner Ilya Fushman says AI is still early in reshaping the economy. He argues the firm sees physical AI, spanning autonomous vehicles and robotics, as a potential source of the next trillion-dollar market.
#The founder is taking aim at algorithms and AI-generated content in his plans. TechCrunch reports on his effort to revive the Orkut social network.
#Uzbekistan's leading fintech firm Uzum may tap international debt markets after becoming the largest private corporate issuer domestically, Bloomberg reports. The move signals growth ambitions.
#OPay Digital Services, backed by SoftBank Group, raised about $185 million in a private placement with Africa's largest bank. The fintech is preparing to list in the US.
#TypeSafe AI, the startup behind the viral Jev AI model, has raised about $870 million. The round is led by Andreessen Horowitz and values the company at $7.5 billion.
Also covered by TechCrunch, SiliconANGLE, Hacker News
#Fintech startup Ramp raised about $1.85 billion at a valuation of roughly $60 billion, according to Bloomberg, citing people familiar with the matter. Dragoneer Investment Group is among the investors in the round.
Also covered by The Next Web
#LG accessories get iOS 27 notification and setup features that Matter devices do not. The hint appears when an iPhone is near a supported LG device.
Also covered by AppleInsider
#Vice President JD Vance announced on Thursday that Microsoft is suspended from applying for permanent residency for workers employed through the H-1B visa program. Vance also said Adobe is barred from the same program, which lets high-skilled workers apply for US residency.
Also covered by Bloomberg Technology, The Guardian Tech, Axios, The Next Web, TechRadar
#Five years after Windows 11 launched, Microsoft is still refining it rather than moving on to Windows 12. The operating system now appears set to stay in place.
#Microsoft bundled its AI-powered Office features into Microsoft 365 Personal and Family plans last year, but only the primary account holder could use them. Microsoft is now letting Family and Premium subscribers share Copilot and AI usage features with other members.
#Amazon says it will stop using NDAs when negotiating data center deals with local governments. Microsoft made a similar move earlier this year, and secrecy has fueled community backlash.
#Oracle is using trucked natural gas to power data centers and is considering the approach for a New Mexico build. A gas pipeline needed for one crucial data center is delayed.
#Microsoft is reducing the storage capacity available in shared Microsoft 365 accounts. The change raises costs for large users, though family members who use little cloud storage may benefit.
Also covered by Tom's Hardware, PCWorld, Android Authority, TechRadar
#Citrix urges administrators to immediately patch a new critical remote code execution flaw in NetScaler ADC and Gateway appliances. The flaw carries a 9.5 severity score, and no exploitation status has been confirmed.
Also covered by The Hacker News, BleepingComputer
#A cascade of cyberattacks has hit Japanese companies over the past few weeks. The government is calling for security checks as AI tools lower barriers to large-scale hacking.
#Wired reports that Brenden Cuni, an ICE supervisor involved in a NYC shooting, has been accused of excessive force and unlawful arrests in the past. Several of his arrests were later found to be unlawful in federal court.
#Ledger asked reseller CryptoBilis to pause sales and urged recent buyers not to set up their devices. An onchain investigator tracked more than $86 million in suspected thefts.
Also covered by Gizmodo, Decrypt
#The FBI arrested Edward Dubrovsky, a Canadian cybersecurity executive and ransomware expert, as part of its investigation of a hack that exposed sensitive data of current and former FBI employees. Court documents link the breach to a contractor's failure to update an Oracle HR platform, and Dubrovsky is described as another suspected ShinyHunters co-conspirator.
Also covered by The Hacker News, BleepingComputer, Gizmodo, Polygon, Slashdot
#A jury found Ohio political blogger DJ Byrnes guilty of telecommunications harassment for sending an explicit Shrek image to a Republican state senator. A judge ordered him to pay a $200 fine on Friday.
Also covered by Gizmodo
#The first trailer for The Exorcist: Martyrs has been released, showing director Mike Flanagan's revival of the franchise. The film stars Scarlett Johansson and Chiwetel Ejiofor.
Also covered by Gizmodo, Polygon, IGN
#The two actors discuss their roles in Aaron Sorkin's The Social Reckoning. They also explain why they remain off social media.
Also covered by Mashable Tech
#Trevor Wischnewsky works as a remote pilot in command at FlytBase-linked firm FlyT, overseeing drones delivering pizza and sushi in Texas. The role is part of a series on future job titles.
#The 26th season premiere of the procedural legal drama Law & Order portrays AI company executives in a damning light. The episode focuses on the abuse of power by AI leaders.
#Relationship coaches, TikTokers, and single users often shame poor dating profiles online. More apps are experimenting with blocking screenshots of profiles.
#The Justice Department is considering a perjury and obstruction case against Cassidy Hutchinson. She is a former White House aide who testified against Donald Trump to the January 6 committee.
#Lockheed Martin unveiled a new interceptor that it says will outperform its most capable Patriot variant. The US Army is seeking to expand air defenses against threats such as hypersonic missiles.
#Debian Linux has opened a call for artwork to be included in its next release, named Forky. Artists can submit work for consideration.
#High school students intensified protests this week against understaffed institutions and overcrowding. They plan another day of demonstrations on Tuesday despite government measures addressing some concerns.
#Bloomberg Intelligence's Mandeep Singh highlights that despite questions over OpenAI's revenue accounting, booming token growth indicates solid AI infrastructure demand. (Source: Bloomberg)
#Games such as Star Wars Zero Company have performed well with both critics and sales. The piece argues Disney's Star Wars approach is paying off in video games.
Also covered by Quartz
#An analyst estimates Gears of War: E-Day sold about 230,000 copies in its first week, a soft start. Earlier reporting put early buyers at 722K who paid $30 amid heavy Game Pass use.
#A new video shows Titmouse animated several Ryu and Ken scenes. The director says the film blends live-action with '90s-style animation.
#Ukrainian drones knocked multiple parts of a 1.4 million square foot Yandex data center campus in Kaluga, Russia, offline, with several modules completely out of service. The strike follows a similar Ukrainian drone attack on a facility in Sasovo, Russia.
Also covered by Tom's Hardware
#Tesla has renamed Full Self-Driving to Tesla Assisted Driving across its European websites. German regulators had called the old name somewhat misleading, prompting the change.
Also covered by Wired, CNBC Technology, Engadget, The Next Web, Quartz
#Wizards of the Coast revealed Darkhold Destiny at New York Comic Con as a 2027 Marvel Universes Beyond set. Preorders are now live for Play Boosters, Bundles, and Commander Precons.
#Wizards of the Coast has announced Star Wars: Tyro Squadron for Dungeons & Dragons, ahead of the launch of World of Warcraft for the tabletop RPG. First official art has been revealed.
Also covered by Gizmodo, Polygon, IGN
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