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100 stories from 38 outlets. Times show when each story first broke, in UTC.
Microsoft's latest Windows 11 update improves memory management and multitasking on 8GB machines, with claimed gains of up to 40% in multitasking speed. Independent testers noted a 26H2 build that boots on just 128MB of RAM in a stripped-down form.
Also covered by Tom's Hardware, Engadget, XDA Developers, ZDNET, PCWorld
#Reviewers found the eighth-generation iPad mini a significant upgrade, with its OLED screen and thinner, lighter body. Many said its higher price is the main drawback.
Also covered by The Verge, MacRumors, 9to5Mac, Engadget, Macworld
#A Hacker News post links to an article reporting that schools blocking Google AI features will lose student access to Google Search. The post has 43 points and 18 comments.
Also covered by The Verge, Engadget, The Next Web, Quartz, Hacker News
#Bethesda revealed The Elder Scrolls VI's title as Sentinel to mark its 40th anniversary. The studio says more details will take some time to share.
Also covered by Engadget, Polygon, TechRadar, IGN, Wccftech
#Rockstar says pre-loading starts at midnight on November 10 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S. The pre-load file will require up to 212GB depending on the device.
Also covered by Polygon, Digital Trends, TechRadar, IGN
#Shopify shares fell after its quarterly revenue missed analysts' estimates, the first miss in four years. The decline followed the earnings report.
Also covered by CNBC Technology, Quartz
#Goldman Sachs has restricted employee access to some AI tools, according to Bloomberg. The move has annoyed some staff members.
#Ternus joined warnings about the RAM crisis, saying memory pricing is currently unprecedented. TechRadar's commentary expects conditions to worsen in 2027.
Also covered by Digital Trends, TechRadar
#Alphabet is selling a $1.5 billion prepaid energy deal through Goldman Sachs. It is the company's second municipal bond offering this year.
#A quantitative trader is on trial on criminal charges of allegedly stealing algorithmic trading code. The case will also shed light on the secretive quant trading industry.
#The S&P 500 is within about 3% of its latest record high, Goldman Sachs' Molavi said. Yet 60% of the benchmark's constituents are in bear market territory.
#Palantir expects revenue of about $2.65 billion for the three months ending Dec. 31, beating the $2.46 billion analyst average. The guidance implies roughly 15% quarter-over-quarter growth, down from 20% previously.
#Energy Transfer formally committed to building the pipeline from eastern Louisiana. Data centers and export terminals are driving demand for the gas.
#The inventive instrument maker entered insolvency. Customers who bought its gear were left without support.
#Brookfield is pursuing a $27 billion AI data center project at a power station in Europe. Energy firm Drax's shares rose 8% on the news, as Europe works to build infrastructure for AI amid high energy and land costs.
Also covered by The Register, The Guardian Tech
#Paul O'Sullivan of Salesforce and Dave Williams of Trustpilot spoke at the 2026 Bloomberg Tech conference in London. They discussed what it takes to scale software across large organizations.
#Bloomberg Technology reports that the second Trump administration has helped a new crop of digital finance companies. Some traders are positioning for that tailwind to change after the Tuesday midterm vote.
#Nvidia has instructed data center partners to limit business with Chinese customers, requiring cloud providers to sell at least 51% of their services to non-Chinese customers, according to the FT. The FT reported the instruction, and The Next Web also covered it.
Also covered by Tom's Hardware, The Decoder, The Next Web
#Increased automation at ABB's Bangalore factory has created jobs at a drive-and-motor plant that are now open to women. Bloomberg Technology reports on the change.
#Palantir Technologies' top European executive says the company faces backlash in the US for supporting Ukraine. He says it faces controversy in Europe for supporting Israel.
#Goldman Sachs chief global equity strategist Peter Oppenheimer says investors should diversify to navigate the AI trade. He sees AI profits remaining strong but growing at a slower pace, with capital spending keeping earnings central.
#Swedish investment firm EQT AB has acquired the ground stations unit of Speedcast for $300 million. The deal expands EQT's investment in satellite communications infrastructure.
#Jitania Kandhari, deputy CIO of Morgan Stanley's solutions and multi-asset group, discusses the ongoing correction in AI-related stocks. She says investor priorities have shifted toward profitable AI.
#Turkey's sovereign wealth fund is acquiring stakes in electric carmaker Togg from two of its original private investors. The deals value President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's flagship industrial project at $900 million, down from an €800 million valuation reported for the private backers.
#Several companies have disclosed thousands of job cuts during the current earnings season. CEOs attribute the reductions to the rise of AI and the need to lower costs. Investors are split on whether the cuts are a positive signal.
#Oman is posting billions of dollars in economic growth and has emerged as a major regional winner from the Iran war. The sultanate is now working to make those gains durable.
#Some of the world's largest asset managers are raising alarms about risks to the artificial intelligence boom. Wall Street's top CEOs, meanwhile, are talking up the market's potential windfall from AI.
#Standard Chartered CEO Winters says artificial intelligence may affect hundreds of thousands of jobs across the industry. He tells anxious employees the bank has faced comparable technological change before.
#Blackstone President Jon Gray says AI infrastructure needs more equity as debt investors face concentration risks amid massive spending plans. Blackstone's Jon Gray and Pimco's Emmanuel Roman debate whether credit markets can absorb AI spending.
Also covered by CNBC Technology
#Royal Philips NV posted stronger-than-expected profitability in the third quarter. The results were driven by higher sales and tighter cost controls.
#Franklin Templeton CEO Jenny Johnson and L&G Asset Management CEO Eric Adler discuss their outlooks for APAC and global markets. The interviews were recorded at the Hong Kong Monetary Authority Global Financial Leaders' Investment Summit.
#Korean game publisher Krafton is developing a global hit from a budding studio in Bangalore, India. The company is leveraging its presence in one of its top markets to define its next stage of growth.
#Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon said a technology supercycle will dominate capital markets and financing activity. He described deal demand tied to AI as remaining robust.
#DBS Group CEO Tan Su Shan describes the bank's aggressive adoption of AI. She also says the Binance hack shows the need for tighter cyber hygiene, and discusses wealth flow growth in Singapore and Hong Kong.
#Eddie Yue, chief executive of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority, discusses his outlook for Hong Kong's third-quarter growth and his expectations for exchange fund performance. He spoke on the sidelines of the HKMA Global Financial Leaders' Investment Summit.
#Walt Disney Co. is moving toward thousands of job cuts, according to people familiar with the matter. Some managers have been asked to target 20% in annual cost savings.
#Oracle Corp. is preparing to price the sale of $10 billion in shares at an 11% discount, according to people familiar with the matter. The move follows a drop in its stock price in a choppy trading session.
#Hinge is testing a cheaper subscription tier. The test responds to users who are increasingly frustrated with paying for dating apps.
#TechCrunch reports that Anthropic's compute margins are declining at a time when they should be improving. The piece examines the economics of its compute spending.
#ElevenLabs CEO Mati Staniszewski says starting IPO preparations in 2028 is a good goal. He pointed to the boom in AI agents for enterprise communications as a driver of the company's public-market ambitions.
#OpenAI is using the term compute campuses for its data centers, which have faced strong bipartisan opposition. The renaming appears aimed at improving public perception.
#Chatbots including ChatGPT and Claude produce hallucinations and show partisan bias on election questions. The article argues they are not dependable sources for Election Day information.
#Max Jaderberg discussed AI-driven drug development with Bloomberg's Shirin Ghaffary at the 2026 Bloomberg Tech conference in London. He described how AI is speeding up scientific discovery.
#The newsletter summarizes a reverse game theory approach that designs systems to keep powerful AI models in check. It also covers who is falling in line for Trump's Super Intelligence loyalty test.
#At Bloomberg Tech 2026 in London, Lovable co-founder and CTO Fabian Hedin discussed how AI is changing software creation. He also addressed the challenge of building secure, maintainable applications.
#Suzanne Ashman of the Sovereign AI Fund and Mistral CFO Johan Bergqvist discussed partnerships and resilience at Bloomberg Tech 2026 in London. The conversation focused on how Europe can build AI sovereignty at scale.
#BBVA's global head of AI transformation and OpenAI's global head of forward deployed engineering discussed the work at Bloomberg Tech London. They described how advanced models are being built into banking operations.
#Louis Mosley, who oversees Palantir's business in the UK and Europe, spoke at Bloomberg Tech in London. He said he is worried by slow enterprise AI adoption in Europe, given the extraordinary results he sees elsewhere.
#In an interview with WIRED, New York City's mayor talks about the risks and rewards of data centers and AI. He also addresses AI in schools and the Democratic party's direction before the midterms.
#A new approach called reverse game theory seeks to create incentives that make rule-following the rational choice for advanced AI models. Safety researchers are working to keep increasingly capable models aligned with human intentions.
#OpenAI says former US Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is joining the company. The hire is meant to expand the use of artificial intelligence for national security and cybersecurity.
Also covered by CNBC Technology, Gizmodo
#China plans to roll out a broad set of standards governing AI safety from development through deployment. The guidelines are described as among the most comprehensive measures against loss of control over increasingly powerful AI.
#Morgan Stanley Chairman and CEO Ted Pick suggests AI investment could reach $10 trillion to $15 trillion over the next decade. He points to the potential for major productivity gains from the spending.
#Google's Dreambeans, an AI-generated personal stories experiment, now supports 13 Indian languages. The company is bringing the product to India to reach more users.
#State Street Corp. Chairman and CEO Ron O'Hanley said AI is not yet clearly a bubble. He argued that demand is supporting the large investments being made in the technology.
#Y Combinator CEO Garry Tan says he uses AI agents so heavily that he spends up to $200,000 a year on tokens. He made the remark on an upcoming episode of Walter Isaacson's podcast, The Builders, set to publish Tuesday.
#Microsoft's new Xbox Nano is small enough to fit in a pocket and is designed for younger players or people with smaller hands. A hands-on review found it surprisingly comfortable.
#The H3C is a large-format printer with nine pre-heated toolheads and multi-material support. Reviewers say it handles TPU well and is faster than prior printers.
Also covered by Tom's Hardware, CNET, TechRadar, How-To Geek
#Reviewers found the RedMagic 12 Pro to be very fast for an Android phone. The gaming phone carries an 8,400mAh battery and adds RGB lights to its transparent liquid-cooling loop, which can glow in set patterns or activate for specific apps.
Also covered by 9to5Google, CNET, ZDNET, TechRadar
#Moft has redesigned its Dynamic Folio, originally an iPad accessory from early 2025, as a case for Apple's iPhone Duo. The case props the phone at several angles for hands-free use.
#Newer watches get the feature first, though older watches are not left out. Android Authority reports the rollout.
Also covered by Android Authority, Digital Trends
#Peak Design expanded its collection with smartphone chargers, cables and batteries. The accessories focus on premium materials and added functionality.
Also covered by Engadget
#Craig Moffett of MoffettNathanson says the iPhone Duo is selling well, with supply constraints pushing wait times into January. He says reports of cracking screens are a reputational setback.
#Mercedes-Benz, which pioneered the passenger screen, is developing a holographic heads-up display for the windshield. The concept moves its in-car display ambitions from the cabin screens to the driver's line of sight.
#Apple made active noise cancellation standard across the AirPods lineup with the AirPods 5. Wired's review finds them better than the previous generation but not quite as capable as the AirPods Pro 3.
#Apple's new Audio Intelligence features are now in beta on Apple Watch. They can help users remember what someone said or take notes on conversations.
Also covered by Engadget, Digital Trends
#Millions of Android TV boxes shipped with malware, and Google's certification missed it. The infected devices were turned into nodes of a criminal botnet, about 1.3 million in total.
Also covered by MakeUseOf
#The mayor's comments follow a data breach at the entertainment company last year. TechCrunch reports the breach exposed surveillance information tied to James Dolan.
#The BlackX UEFI bootkit infected fully patched Windows machines. It exploits unclear Microsoft guidance on Secure Boot protections.
#CEO Dan Lahav told Bloomberg that a spate of attacks involving AI agents from top model makers stemmed from an error at the Israeli security firm. The firm is tied to OpenAI and Anthropic models.
#The UK is extremely likely to suffer a serious cybersecurity breach in the near future, according to AI minister Kanishka Narayan. He said the country is not prepared for such an attack.
#Overnight into Monday, November 2, attackers changed settings on refrigeration controls at supermarkets in Belgium, Sweden, Estonia and other European countries. No chain reported more than several dozen affected stores, and some had to discard chilled food.
Also covered by The Guardian Tech, The Hacker News, The Next Web, TechSpot, Decrypt
#UBS CEO Sergio Ermotti warned that cyber threats now rival or surpass traditional credit and market risks for banks. He urged regulators and the industry to stop stigmatizing attack victims to build collective resilience.
#The National Cyber Security Centre expects AI-powered malicious software to be used against critical UK facilities such as power stations, airports and hospitals by 2028. The agency rates this outcome as highly likely.
Also covered by The Guardian Tech, Decrypt
#Meta Platforms is marketing bonds for the first time in six months, according to Bloomberg Technology. It is one of several tech giants issuing debt to fund AI infrastructure amid investor skepticism.
Also covered by The Next Web, Quartz
#Craig Moffett of MoffettNathanson says slowing services growth, rising memory costs and iPhone supply limits are testing Apple's story. Apple trades at about 36x forward earnings.
#Meta faces pressure to protect the No Kings Instagram account on election day after suspending it. The Trump administration's response to the protest group is part of the story.
#Reddit argued in an Australian court that it does not count as a social media platform. The company called the country's under-16 ban 'ill thought out' and 'inept'.
Also covered by The Next Web, TechRadar
#Apple is introducing new age rating labels for apps with location sharing and dating features. Any app with dating features will receive an automatic 18+ rating.
Also covered by TechCrunch, Digital Trends
#Starting November 16, Apple will require app developers to disclose whether their apps include real-world location sharing or dating features. The information will be used to assign appropriate age ratings.
Also covered by 9to5Mac, AppleInsider, Engadget
#On Apple's Monday night earnings call, the company suggested it could increase revenue through third-party opportunities. No specific program or pricing was detailed in the call's remarks.
#Pass savings of up to $100 are available before prices increase. Attendees who buy a pass can get a second one free.
#Also co-founder and president Chris Yu told TechCrunch the company wanted to focus on autonomous vehicles. That led it to drop the Kenya e-moto project.
#Shield AI CEO Gary Steele says the defense startup plans to raise more than $1 billion. The funding would support production of its latest autonomous fighter jet, and the company plans more M&A.
#Evertrue Capital has announced a $17 million debut fund focused on early-stage AI and fintech companies. Yvonne Bajela is bringing the capital to Europe's startup scene.
Also covered by The Next Web, Tech.eu
#Rivian spun off its micromobility brand Also as an independent business. CEO Chris Yu, a Stanford aeronautics PhD and former Specialized CTO, says the company is not overreaching but must still ship products.
#A space company is building its strategy around water as a rocket propellant that can be found across the solar system. The story frames the choice as a way to reduce reliance on scarce fuels.
#NASA's Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory is expected to re-enter Earth's atmosphere on Nov. 4. The wide reentry zone covers parts of Africa, Australia, Southeast Asia and South America.
Also covered by The Verge, Engadget, Mashable Tech
#The meteorite is 4.1 billion years old and was found in the Sahara Desert. Researchers describe it as a Rosetta Stone for Mars because it preserves clues about how the Martian environment has changed since the solar system formed.
Also covered by Gizmodo
#People on Reddit and Discord say the experimental compound SR-17018 relieves opioid withdrawal symptoms. The DEA has nonetheless banned it and classed it alongside heroin.
#BrainCo, a Chinese neurotechnology company, is building a wearable device it says can suppress appetite through brain stimulation. The company positions it as a potential non-drug alternative to blockbuster GLP-1 weight-loss treatments.
#Adobe is adding a library of licensed music clips to the Premiere mobile video editor through partnerships with UMG and Warner Music Group. No specific artists have been announced yet.
Also covered by 9to5Mac, The Next Web, Digital Trends
#The 2026 midterms will determine the scope of President Trump's power in his final two years. Affordability is expected to define many races.
#Critics say the EPA has stepped back from policing air pollution at factory farms under the Clean Air Act. The story is reported by Ars Technica.
#The shortfall is restricting visitor numbers at the park. Repairs to flood damage remain underfunded.
#Nevada secretary of state Cisco Aguilar says immigration enforcement by ICE is motivating Latino community members to vote. Latino turnout is reported to be rising to historic levels ahead of the midterms.
#Wired profiles NBC's data analyst Steve Kornacki, who is widely memed but does not engage with memes. The piece also notes he is unsure what a subreddit is.
#Bloomberg Technology is running live coverage of the 2026 Bloomberg Tech event in London. The live feed was posted without a written summary in the ingested item.
#This story originally appeared in The Algorithm, our weekly newsletter on AI. To get stories like this in your inbox first, sign up here. At the end of September, President Trump signed an executive order that contained just one directive, ordering government agencies to rebrand what they had been calling artificial intelligence as “Super Intelligence.” That…
#The 10-ounce receiver, made by a Kyiv startup, lets Ukrainian troops view the video feeds of Russian drones. TechCrunch reports that Russian moves toward digital video and AI-guided drones that emit no signals could limit the device's effectiveness.
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