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32 stories from 22 outlets. Times show when each story first broke, in UTC.
Anthropic is committing 5% of its shares to a public benefit fund for donations, including efforts to address AI job disruption. The company said establishing the fund as an LLC will provide greater flexibility in how the money is used.
Also covered by The Verge, TechCrunch, CNBC Technology, The Guardian Tech, SiliconANGLE
#Google and Intel disagree on how well apps and games perform on Googlebooks. Android Police recommends waiting before buying an Intel-based Googlebook.
Also covered by Android Police, XDA Developers
#Wired publishes a 2026 gift guide with 20 picks for men. The guide is aimed at finding gifts for hard-to-shop-for men.
#Some magnesium variants are sold with claims that they penetrate brain tissue. Wired reports that biology does not necessarily support those marketing claims.
#Changing coastlines are altering surf breaks around the world. Experts warn this could end some premier waves and the tourism that relies on them.
#Adult performers are questioning why Meta allows its AI agent Muse to sext. They argue the company restricts their own social media accounts while permitting the AI behavior.
#Anthropic has granted an outside AI watchdog employee-like access to its systems. The watchdog is able to publish its findings without needing Anthropic's approval.
#Hangzhou DeepSeek has released DeepSeek-V4.1-Flash-1017, an updated version of its V4.1-Flash model that it says completes tasks faster. The release arrives a little over five weeks after the prior launch.
Also covered by Quartz, Hacker News
#Disney agreed to hire the majority of Character.AI's staff after the chatbot startup filed for bankruptcy. The deal needs bankruptcy judge approval, and a rival bidder could top Disney's $20 million offer for Character.AI's assets.
Also covered by Wired, Ars Technica, Quartz
#Xuan Changneng, deputy governor of the People's Bank of China, called for greater private-sector participation in sovereign debt restructuring. He said rising borrowing costs are adding to developing countries' debt-servicing burdens.
#TechCrunch's Mobility newsletter focuses on Rivian's next phase and how AI is shaping the future of transportation. The edition is part of the outlet's ongoing coverage of mobility.
#Woodside Energy said pre-commissioning work at its Scarborough project remained paused after Greenpeace protesters climbed aboard the gas platform. The project is located off the coast of Western Australia.
Also covered by The Next Web
#Microsoft has withdrawn from plans to lease space at Nscale's Essex site, the UK's largest data center, citing power supply concerns. Reports say development at the site has not yet started.
Also covered by The Register, The Guardian Tech, SiliconANGLE, The Next Web, Quartz
#Wired lists AirPods cases it has used day to day in 2026. The picks add style, help locate the earbuds and provide protection.
#The author says a milk frother is the best gadget they bought this year. They were inspired by drinks at a Koreatown coffee shop during a February trip to Los Angeles.
#The projector offers more adjustment options than many users need. Wired's review praises its black levels and brightness while rating its audio as merely acceptable.
#Meta Platforms said an automated security system wrongly suspended the Instagram account of the No Kings Coalition during nationwide demonstrations. Bloomberg reports that the system was tied to a Claude AI tool.
#Apple introduced HomeView alongside a new Apple TV, and 9to5Mac says major new products are coming next week. Reports describe a robotic-arm HomeView and a higher-end HomeView Max with a 9-inch, 360-degree screen.
Also covered by 9to5Mac, MacRumors, AppleInsider, Macworld, TechRadar
#Xbox accounts for 4% of US physical game sales. A Microsoft job listing for an Xbox Games Supply Strategist on LinkedIn has sparked speculation that the next-generation Helix console could keep physical discs, after Sony announced it would end physical disc production.
Also covered by Wccftech
#Authorities arrested an OpenAI engineer accused of planting a covert recording device in an executive conference room. The case has intensified concerns about protecting sensitive AI technology from espionage.
#Former Savannah police officer Amber Harpe was fired in August after a department investigation found she shared her Flock login with her husband, Tyler Harpe, an ICE agent. The Savannah Police Department says it does not share its Flock data with ICE and that sharing system access violated its policy.
Also covered by Gizmodo, Hacker News
#Benchmark's remaining five partners discussed their investing approach at a public onstage event. The firm has grown its funds and changed some partners.
#Mister Organ is a documentary about Michael Organ and his intimate campaign of terror against everyone who enters his life. A review describes it as deeply unsettling, though it does not reach the societal horror of The Act of Killing.
#The Legion Go S with SteamOS is a pretty solid alternative to the $789 Steam Deck OLED. It runs identical software, but ships in a design with two-stage triggers, a bigger eight-inch IPS screen (1080p and up to 120Hz versus 800p and 90Hz in the Deck OLED), and it’s got double the RAM and storage […]
#The Verge profiles Dinosaur Jr. frontman J Mascis, whose stage presence is famously still and whose interviews are often brief and reserved. The piece examines how that persona carries over from the stage to press conversations.
#A weekly newsletter examines how cities are seeking greater control over robotaxi operations on public roads. The piece covers autonomous vehicle policy and the road rules that could govern them.
#Bloomberg reports Macron still has plenty of policy ideas as his presidency nears its end. It says he has lost much of the power needed to turn them into reality.
#Some industry-friendly groups are using creative and time-tested outreach strategies to win over young people. The effort comes amid a wave of backlash against data centers.
#The essay traces how the overhead projector, a technology first used for military purposes, spread into schools. It changed how teachers presented lessons and how students could behave during class.
#During a rally on October 17 in Highland Heights, Kentucky, Donald Trump listed his accomplishments from his second term. He also mentioned his decisions to rename the Gulf of Mexico and Lake Ontario.
#Bloomberg Businessweek features writer Austin Carr tells Bloomberg This Weekend how Andreessen Horowitz co-founder Marc Andreessen became an increasingly influential Republican donor and adviser after years of shifting political allegiances, with disputes over AI, crypto and other Biden-era policies playing a role in his latest turn. Speaking with hosts David Gura and Christina Ruffini, Carr explains how Andreessen has translated his Silicon Valley influence into Washington access while maintaining a political style that associates describe as more calculated than his combative online persona.
#TechRadar lists where to watch the film You Can See Everything and its release dates. The guide explains how to stream it from anywhere.
Also covered by TechRadar
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