Technology News 04.11.2025

Ai2's OlmoEarth opens open-source Earth AI for climate and conservation

November 4, 2025, 10:06 AM EST. Allen Institute for AI (Ai2) launches OlmoEarth, an open, end-to-end platform for building and fine-tuning environmental AI models. With OlmoEarth Studio for dataset creation and model fine-tuning, and OlmoEarth Viewer for exploring AI-generated maps, the system analyzes current and historical satellite and sensor data at scale-trained on millions of Earth observations (~10 terabytes). Ai2 aims to give organizations without deep AI expertise free access to capabilities typically limited to well-resourced labs or proprietary tools. Early results include mangrove mapping at 97% accuracy, rapid deforestation tracking in the Amazon, and drought mapping to boost wildfire prediction. The project positions OlmoEarth as a fully open alternative to cloud-based geospatial platforms, emphasizing collaboration, openness, and the potential to advance climate science and conservation.

Hidden Fitbit Versa 4 Deal: Save $80 and Get $20 Amazon Credit for Under $100 This Christmas

November 4, 2025, 10:02 AM EST. Amazon is offering a compelling pre-holiday deal on the Fitbit Versa 4: save $80 off the list price (normally $199.95), plus a $20 Amazon credit, bringing the effective price to about $99.95 by March 5, 2026. The wearable features built-in GPS, up to 6 days of battery life, and sensors for heart rate, blood oxygen, sleep tracking, and stress management, plus compatibility with Android and iOS. Available in three color combos (black/graphite, pink sand/copper rose, waterfall blue/platinum). While newer models exist, the Versa 4 remains a strong, budget-friendly option for Christmas shoppers seeking essential smartwatch capabilities without breaking the bank. Note that Google still sells Versa 4 and Sense 2; this Amazon deal focuses on value via the pre-holiday offer.

Motorola's Moto G and Moto G Play 2026 Bring Circle to Search with Gemini at Budget Prices

November 4, 2025, 10:00 AM EST. Motorola unveils the budget Moto G and Moto G Play for 2026, starting at $170 and $200, both shipping with Android 16 and access to Google's Circle to Search powered by Gemini. The pair keep a 6.7-inch display, 120Hz refresh, 5G, and a 5,200mAh battery, with the Play using a Dimensity 6300 chipset and 4GB RAM that can boost to 12GB via RAM Boost and 64GB storage expandable to 1TB with microSD. The Moto G adds 128GB storage and 30W charging, plus a 50MP main camera, 2MP macro, and a 32MP selfie. Colors include Pantone Tapestry, Cattleya Orchid, and Slipstream. The writer notes many specs echo the 2025 model and questions whether the RAM and performance will improve under Android 16, despite bigger batteries.

Tesla shareholders face a choice: refill the employee stock pool while Musk's massive reserve looms

November 4, 2025, 9:58 AM EST. Tesla shareholders will vote on Proposal 3 to refill Tesla's general share reserve with 60 million shares for current and future employees, and a special share reserve with nearly 208 million shares for Elon Musk. The two reserves, tied to Proposal 4's $1 trillion award, could be worth around $97 billion for Musk at the board's discretion. Draining the reserve to pay Musk left employees worried about compensation and talent retention. Pension funds warned that approving the combined reserves would effectively boost Musk's personal stake compared with every other employee, since the votes are linked. Critics note Musk's focus on other ventures and entertainment, arguing it undermines fairness in Tesla's incentive structure. The vote underscores tensions between executive pay and employee incentives in tech business.

Review: Hyrule Warriors: Age Of Imprisonment (Switch 2) – A Stunning Slice Of Musou, Worthy Of The Zelda Canon

November 4, 2025, 9:54 AM EST. Reviewing Hyrule Warriors: Age Of Imprisonment on Switch 2, this canon Musou delivers a tight blend of crowd-control combat and Zelda lore. The sequel to Age of Calamity refines the formula with faster action, richer story moments, and official Canon approval, letting fans chase cameos and lore while mowing down Molblins. Performance shines on Switch 2 with smooth 60fps in main campaign and a super-smooth 30fps co-op, with no major graphical dips. The narrative slots neatly into the Imprisonment Wars, returning Zelda to the fold and expanding the saga. If you want a robust Musou fix wrapped in Zelda's universe, this is a standout slice – mechanically satisfying, visually polished, and proudly Canon.

Motorola announces 2026 Moto G series in 2025

November 4, 2025, 9:50 AM EST. Motorola is revealing the 2026 Moto G series in 2025, aiming to hit shelves before the year ends. The G Play adds 5G for the first time and starts at $169 with 64GB of storage, while the standard Moto G offers a 50-megapixel camera and 128GB of storage for $199. Both devices retain the rare smartphone feature: a 3.5mm headphone jack. This launch mirrors auto industry timing, bringing the 2026 Moto G lineup to market ahead of the new year.

Motorola's 2026 Moto G and Moto G Play Bring Big Screens, 50MP Cameras, and Two-Day Battery at Budget Prices

November 4, 2025, 9:46 AM EST. Motorola unveils two budget smartphones for 2026: the Moto G and the Moto G Play. Both offer a 6.7-inch, 120Hz display, Gorilla Glass 3, 5G, RAM Boost, and a 50MP main camera with Quad Pixel Technology plus a dedicated Macro Vision lens. The Moto G adds a 32MP selfie camera and a 5,200 mAh battery claimed to last up to two days, plus IP52 rating and 30W TurboPower charging; it goes on sale December 11 for $200 on Motorola's site in Pantone Slipstream or Pantone Cattleya Orchid. The Moto G Play shares many specs but omits the 32MP selfie, uses 18W charging, and adds AI camera features like Night Vision, Auto Smile Capture, and Portrait modes; it debuts November 13 through Motorola, Amazon, and Best Buy for $170 in Pantone Tapestry.

TickTalk 5 Adds SMS Without Contracts, Expanding Safe Family Messaging

November 4, 2025, 9:44 AM EST. TickTalk announces a new update for the TickTalk 5 that enables two-way SMS texting with any cellphone, even if the recipient doesn't have the TickTalk app. The feature supports voice memos, talk-to-text, emojis, and GIFs, making kid communications more personal. TickTalk remains pay-as-you-go with no long-term contracts or activation fees, delivering a friction-free experience for families. Safety stays central: only pre-approved contacts can message or call the wearer, and parents manage all settings with the TickTalk app, including parental controls and trusted contacts. The update still offers in-app messaging and group chats, with SMS access unlocked after updating the watch. This holiday-friendly feature broadens cross-device messaging while preserving parental oversight and privacy.

Streaming Subscriptions Reach 91% of US Households as Ad-Supported Models Redefine Profitability

November 4, 2025, 9:42 AM EST. Parks Associates' Future of Video event will unveil the S.O.S. State of Streaming report, highlighting the ongoing shift from legacy pay TV to digital streaming. Current data show 91% of US internet households subscribe to at least one streaming service, while traditional pay TV has declined to 41%. Consumers average nearly six video subscriptions, spending about $109 per month, fueling a $147 billion US video services economy. The conference, November 18-20 in Marina del Rey, features keynote leaders and sessions on hybrid monetization, aggregation, and interactivity in streaming. Keynote speakers include executives from Verizon Business, Charter, Wurl, Tubi, FloSports, DISH/Sling TV, Philo, and more.

Apple One debuts six-slice logo, nod to the 1977 rainbow design

November 4, 2025, 9:40 AM EST. Apple is rolling out a refreshed branding for Apple One, introducing a new logo that splits the iconic Apple mark into six colorful slices. Spotted on the updated Apple TV site by MacRumors, the six segments correspond to the services included in the Apple One Premium bundle. The redesign also nods to Apple's vintage 1977 rainbow logo, offering a subtle throwback for fans. The change underscores Apple's all-in-one service strategy while keeping the familiar silhouette intact. No platform changes were announced-it's a branding refresh that could appear across product pages and marketing materials in the near term.

AI Job Cuts Heighten Urgency for Values-Based Leadership

November 4, 2025, 9:38 AM EST. AI is a powerful tool driving productivity, but it cannot replace human judgment or values. As automation trims middle management and eliminates white-collar roles – Amazon cutting 14,000 corporate jobs and Nestlé 16,000 – organizations must cultivate values-based leadership at all levels. Leaders who define and live their values develop people, maintain ethical compass, and stay resilient amid layoffs. In the AI era, EQ and human accountability matter as much as analytics; AI's IQ won't substitute the empathy, trust, and ethical decision-making that guide teams through uncertainty. The article argues that values-based leadership thrives when everyone embraces purpose, clarity, and responsible innovation, helping organizations navigate rapid change while keeping people at the center.

Instacart Debuts AI Solutions for Grocers, Cart Assistant to Roll Out with Sprouts and Kroger

November 4, 2025, 9:32 AM EST. Instacart unveiled AI Solutions for grocers, bringing an enterprise-grade AI toolkit to power personalized shopping and better store operations. The centerpiece, Cart Assistant, can be added to retailers' websites via Storefront Pro or integrated into AI-powered in-store carts to offer personalized meal planning, budgeting, and product recommendations. Sprouts Farmers Market and Kroger will be the first to roll out Cart Assistant on their websites and apps. The suite also includes Store View, which uses images and videos to give real-time shelf visibility and highlight items low or out of stock, plus an AI-driven catalog system and data analysis tools. Instacart is partnering with OpenAI, Microsoft, Google, and others to shape the next generation of digital agents for grocery shopping.

Blue Origin's New Glenn could launch Friday from Cape Canaveral with NASA's ESCAPADE

November 4, 2025, 9:30 AM EST. Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket could lift Friday from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station during an afternoon window of 2:51 p.m. to 4:50 p.m. The mission, NG-2, carries NASA's twin ESCAPADE spacecraft to Mars for concurrent magnetosphere observations. The 321-foot two-stage booster launches from Launch Complex 36 and could set a Florida orbital launch record if the SpaceX/ULA doubleheader proceeds as planned. Forecasters expect mostly sunny weather with a high near 82. The booster, nicknamed 'Never Tell Me The Odds,' previously failed to land on the drone ship during January's inaugural flight; Blue Origin will again attempt recovery. The Cape's Space Coast buzzes with launch activity ahead of other events and the SpaceU Symposium.

Inside Corning's secret Gorilla Glass lab: from molten glass to your smartphone screen

November 4, 2025, 9:28 AM EST. Touring Corning's flagship R&D facility reveals how the ubiquitous Gorilla Glass protects our devices. The tour starts at the furnace, where raw materials melt at around 1,650°C, then moves through the proprietary Fusion process that forms thin glass sheets in mid-air via an isopipe. The sheet never touches any surface while it cools, giving it a pristine, crack-resistant quality that smartphones rely on. In the lab, workers conduct extreme durability tests to push the glass to its limits before it reaches mass production for devices like the iPhone, Galaxy, and Pixel lines. The piece underscores Corning's secretive culture and the remarkable craft behind the glass that shields our screens.

SpaceX to work on a simplified Starship plan for NASA Artemis 3, with Florida launch expansion

November 4, 2025, 9:26 AM EST. Amid a race to return humans to the Moon, NASA has warned SpaceX may be behind schedule for Artemis 3. SpaceX says it is developing a simplified plan for its massive Starship to land astronauts on the Moon, including an expansion to Florida and a key milestone in 2026: demonstrating in-orbit refueling of the upper stage between two docked Starships. The effort centers on Version 3 (V3) and a long-duration flight test at Starbase. NASA has reopened the lunar lander contract to rivals such as Blue Origin and Lockheed Martin while noting SpaceX's progress. SpaceX counters that funding has flowed only after successful milestone completions and that it remains on pace to compete for a U.S. return to the Moon before others.

KPMG to Let AI Handle Grunt Work, Reframing Junior Consultants Roles

November 4, 2025, 9:22 AM EST. KPMG is exploring ways to deploy AI to take over repetitive, low-value tasks traditionally handled by junior consultants, allowing them to concentrate on higher-impact work. The move signals a broader shift in professional services toward automation, with potential benefits including faster project delivery, greater consistency, and accelerated onboarding. Proponents say it can sharpen skills, elevate client impact, and free up time for strategic thinking. Critics caution about ensuring governance and data security, as well as the risk that automation could reshape career paths and training needs. As firms weigh implementation, the balance between human judgement and machine assistance will define how quickly and effectively the model scales.

Ukraine vs DJI: Can Kyiv Replicate the World's Leading Drone Maker's Mavic Quadcopters?

November 4, 2025, 9:20 AM EST. Ukraine is rapidly moving from reliance on imported quadcopters to locally produced options, fielding the first thousand to frontline units. The piece contrasts Ukraine's famed FPV drones and sea drones with DJI's ubiquitous Mavic line, whose portability, 45+ minute flights, and AI-assisted features set a global standard. Yet replicating a Mavic-like drone is daunting: DJI reportedly has billions in R&D and a 15-year head start. Security concerns color the story: Ukraine's access to DJI is restricted, Western bans on DJI use complicate procurement, and defenders worry about data leakage and the impact of security features. As Russia also leverages Mavics, Ukraine's push to domestically build equivalent quadcopters signals a strategic priority for defense independence and supply-chain resilience.

Tech Companies Push AI Agents in Education, Raising Cheating and Policy Concerns

November 4, 2025, 9:16 AM EST. Tech firms are actively promoting AI agents to students, with promotional offers from OpenAI and Perplexity that help fuel the routine use of these tools in classrooms. The piece argues that AI tools have become a growth lever for kids, while teachers struggle to keep up as cheating becomes more automated. Perplexity's ads showcase its Comet browser doing quizzes and writing essays, and its CEO's jokes about the practice add fuel to the controversy. OpenAI and others defend the technology as historically used for learning, but educators warn that the industry's incentives complicate accountability. The Verge tests show mixed results in how fast these agents complete tasks, highlighting a deeper policy debate about education policy, student integrity, and corporate responsibility in the era of AI assistants.

Tesla FSD 14.1.5 Official Release Notes: Parking Arrival Options, Detour Navigation, and Front Camera Self-Cleaning

November 4, 2025, 9:12 AM EST. Tesla's FSD 14.1.5 release introduces Arrival Options for parking locations (Parking Lot, Street, Driveway, Parking Garage, Curbside) and adds safer responses to emergency vehicles. The update expands vision-based routing for real-time handling of blocked roads and detours, and adds a new Speed Profile to customize driving style. Improvements include gate handling, debris offsetting, and better performance in scenarios like unprotected turns, lane changes, vehicle cut-ins, and school buses. Enhanced reliability comes from improved fault management and smooth recovery from degraded operation. A new windshield residue alert prompts service, plus automatic narrow-field front camera washing/self-cleaning (2026+ Model Y). Upcoming: overall smoothness and parking spot selection.

The Case That A.I. Is Thinking: Do Language Models Truly Understand?

November 4, 2025, 9:10 AM EST. An examination of whether AI has an inner life or true understanding. The piece contrasts bold predictions from leaders like Dario Amodei and Sam Altman about a future with digital superintelligence against the current, often clunky reality of tools like Zoom AI, Gmail, Siri, and Google's 'Thank and tell anecdote.' The author, initially skeptical, details a personal switch to using AI in coding-where models digest thousands of lines, spot subtle bugs, and orchestrate new features-and argues that LLMs are moving beyond mere word-shuffling toward genuine capability, even as the question of understanding and intent remains unsettled. It highlights hype, reality, and what this means for developers and the tech industry.

Palantir beats estimates, lifts Q4 guidance on AI adoption

November 4, 2025, 9:04 AM EST. Palantir beat expectations in the third quarter, delivering adjusted EPS of 21 cents and revenue of $1.18 billion, with Q4 guidance near $1.33 billion. The company credited strong AI adoption on its platform and a 52% rise in U.S. government sales to $486 million. For the year, Palantir lifted its outlook to about $4.4 billion in revenue and a free cash flow range of $1.9-$2.1 billion. Total quarterly revenue jumped 63% to just over $1 billion, while net income rose to $475.6 million. The U.S. commercial business more than doubled, with contract activity including partnerships with Snowflake, Lumen, and Nvidia. The stock has surged ~170% this year, though some analysts warn that elevated multiples could pose risk amid policy and contract-headwinds.

Why Eric Fry Won't Buy Nvidia: A Risk/Reward Perspective on AI Stocks

November 4, 2025, 9:00 AM EST. Eric Fry argues Nvidia is a fantastic company and a dominant stock, but his risk/reward framework leads him to stay on the sidelines today. He notes the broader market backdrop is rich in risk as valuations soar. Key signals include the Buffett Indicator near 225% of GDP, the CAPE ratio around 41 (well above the long-run ~17), and a marketwide P/S about 3.38 versus a ~1.6 median. While Nvidia's fundamentals are strong, the current math favors allocating capital elsewhere and sticking to an exit plan. The takeaway: despite the AI rally, Fry prefers other opportunities with a potentially better payoff-to-risk profile rather than buying Nvidia now.

Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold Detailed: ultra-thin unfolded, dual-hinge design draws focus

November 4, 2025, 8:58 AM EST. An up-close video reveals the Galaxy Z TriFold, showing how thin it looks when unfolded and thicker in folded form due to its dual-hinge design. The device appears to share design cues with the Galaxy Z Fold 7, including a triple rear camera housing and a side fingerprint sensor. Samsung has not released official specs or a launch window yet, but the clip underscores that the company is aiming for a premium, slim profile. Rumors point to a very limited launch, as Samsung continues to push foldable innovation with its latest flagship approach.

Family files wrongful death lawsuit against Tesla over door system in Verona crash

November 4, 2025, 8:56 AM EST. Family members of five victims filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Tesla after a November crash in Verona, Wisconsin, alleging the car's door system trapped passengers inside a burning 2016 Model S. The suit says loss of battery power made the door handles useless and that the internal release is hidden, unlabeled, and impractical in an emergency. It also claims the high-voltage lithium-ion battery lacked features to prevent heat transfer in a crash. Neighbors reported hearing people inside the vehicle during the fire. The plaintiffs seek safety reforms; Tesla had not commented at publication; the medical examiner's office said the case remains open.

Deepfakes, Identity Verification, and the Fight for Online Trust

November 4, 2025, 8:54 AM EST. In this Help Net Security video, Michael Engle of 1Kosmos explains how deepfakes drive fake IDs and synthetic identities for account signups and takeovers. Humans can't spot fake documents or videos; technology helps detect via light spectrum analysis and document structure checks. He discusses cryptographic methods as a future-proof way to confirm authenticity, with digital signatures potentially replacing visual proof. The video also covers industry standards such as NIST 800-63-4 and emphasizes layered verification using multiple data sources. Engle ties these ideas to real-world breaches at casinos and retailers, arguing that defense requires both smart technology and human review. eBook: Defending identity security the moment it's threatened.

UConn Pilots AI4ALL to Broaden AI Literacy for All Incoming Students

November 4, 2025, 8:52 AM EST. UConn is piloting AI4ALL (ENGR 1195: Special Topics in Engineering: AI Literacy) to broaden AI literacy for all incoming students. Led by Arash Zaghi, a professor in the College of Engineering (CoE), the effort is supported by NSF grants, including a five-year award for innovation in personalized learning with AI. The program is piloted in the CoE and across several first-year colleges, with close to 500 students and a goal to triple enrollment in the coming years. The approach reframes AI literacy from a deficit to a strength, emphasizing personalized learning, contextualized content, and coaching workflows to support neurodiverse and traditional students alike. Beyond coursework, the course aims to help with daily planning, scheduling, collaboration, and well-being.

AI Is Carrying the U.S. Market: OpenAI's Amazon Deal and a Tech-Led Rally

November 4, 2025, 8:50 AM EST. AI leads the session as OpenAI inks a $38B deal with Amazon to use AWS infrastructure, signaling diversification from Microsoft and possible IPO readiness. Amazon shares jump to a record high; Nvidia climbs after a U.S. license to export chips to the UAE. The market is mix: S&P 500 and Nasdaq rise on tech strength, while the Dow falls and breadth remains shallow. Risks loom for European stocks amid macro headwinds. Separately, cash-strapped governments eye citizens' retirement savings, warning that overemphasizing domestic investments amid aging populations and debt could unbalance risk and reward and fuel home bias in funds.

Marc Benioff's Bold Generative AI Bet Reshapes Salesforce

November 4, 2025, 8:44 AM EST. Industry insiders watch as Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff doubles down on generative AI, steering the CRM giant toward an AI-first future. The initiative aims to weave AI-powered assistants, predictive insights, and automated workflows into every customer touchpoint-from marketing to sales and service. Benioff has signaled large-scale investments, strategic acquisitions, and partnerships intended to accelerate product updates and developer ecosystems. Critics warn of overreliance on AI, data privacy, and the need for robust guardrails. Still, the bets hinge on a core belief: that generative AI can unlock faster decision-making, personalized experiences, and higher retention in a competitive cloud market. The outcome could redefine how enterprises deploy AI in CRM, with Salesforce at the center of enterprise adoption.

Deutsche Telekom and NVIDIA Launch Industrial AI Cloud to Drive Germany's Sovereign AI Ecosystem

November 4, 2025, 8:38 AM EST. Deutsche Telekom and NVIDIA unveiled the world's first Industrial AI Cloud, a one-billion-euro partnership aimed at boosting Germany's and Europe's AI capabilities. The platform, slated to go live in Q1 2026, compresses the journey from idea to launch to six months, and will empower enterprises, SMEs, and public institutions with secure, sovereign computing power. SAP will power the technology stack via the Deutschland-Stack, integrating SAP BTP and applications into a joint infrastructure to ensure data protection, security, and reliability. The ecosystem includes players like Siemens, Agile Robots, Wandelbots, Quantum Systems, PhysicsX, and Perplexity, forming a broader Made 4 Germany initiative. With more than 1,000 NVIDIA DGX B200 systems and up to 10,000 NVIDIA GPUs in Munich, the initiative targets a sovereign AI hotspot for Germany and Europe.

Tesla begins Model Y Standard production at Giga Berlin, targeting sub-$40k European EV segment

November 4, 2025, 8:36 AM EST. Tesla has begun production of the Model Y Standard at Giga Berlin, targeting a sub-$40,000 European EV price point. The Standard trim offers a Single Motor setup, no rear touchscreen, textile vegan seats, a 320-mile range, and no glass roof. The move expands access to Tesla's lineup in Europe and complements U.S. deliveries already under way for this configuration. The package sacrifices features vs. higher trims in exchange for affordability, an approach Tesla is betting will attract new buyers while navigating the evolving tax-credit landscape for EVs.

The Shellphone in It Follows: A Two-Screen E-Paper Prop That Wasn't Real

November 4, 2025, 8:34 AM EST. While watching It Follows, a mystery device steals the spotlight: a pink, shell-shaped foldable with two e-paper screens. The prop, held by Yara, reads like a makeup compact at first glance, but its on-screen perspective confirms its phone-like function. In 2015-era pop culture, it wasn't a real model from Samsung or Apple, but a bespoke prop built to avoid anchoring the film to a specific year. Director David Robert Mitchell later explained the device was intentionally time-agnostic, contributing to the movie's unsettling, out-of-time mood-accented by CRT portable TVs. The Shellphone's two circular e-paper displays intrigued mobile nerds: could such a hinge-and-e-paper form factor ever have existed? It wasn't, but the concept highlights how quickly mobile hardware shifted after 2015.

Nio and CATL's Weineng Battery Asset Raises USD 94 Million to Expand EV Battery Leasing and Swapping Network

November 4, 2025, 8:30 AM EST. Weineng Battery Asset, the EV battery leasing JV of Nio and CATL, has raised CNY 670 million (USD 94 million) to fund R&D and growth. Led by Nio and CATL, the round included two new state-owned investors from Haining, Zhejiang, and Chengmai, Hainan. Established in 2020 to manage the full lifecycle of power batteries and advance China's battery-swapping ecosystem, Weineng now oversees more than 30 GWh of assets and serves over 400,000 users. Nio, an early pioneer of battery swapping, runs 3,553 swap stations and 4,776 charging piles. In March, Nio and CATL deepened cooperation, with CATL pledging up to CNY 2.5B (USD 340M) into Nio Energy Investment to build a battery swapping network that serves all EV brands.

Palantir Delivers Best-Ever Quarter, Lifts Guidance on Record AI Demand

November 4, 2025, 8:28 AM EST. Palantir Technologies posted a best-ever quarter driven by rapid adoption of its AI platforms in the U.S. commercial market, boosting Q3 revenue to $1.18 billion, up 63% YoY. U.S. operations contributed about $883 million, with Commercial revenue up 121% year over year. The company reported an adjusted operating margin of 51% and adjusted EPS of $0.21. Total contract value reached $2.8 billion on 204 deals >$1 million each, and customers rose to 911. Palantir ends the quarter with $6.4 billion in cash. For Q4, revenue guidance is $1.33 billion (+13% QoQ) and full-year guidance increased to $4.4 billion (+53% YoY). CEO Alexander Karp and CFO David Glazer flagged sustained AI demand and improving margins.

DJI Confirms Osmo Action 6 Launch on November 18 With US Market Access

November 4, 2025, 8:26 AM EST. DJI has teased the Osmo Action 6 for November 18, 2025, at 12 PM GMT, with a dedicated US landing page signaling broad market access. The teaser's Square Up, Nail the Move slogan hints a square, rugged action camera. Leaked specs reportedly include a 1/1.1-inch sensor, a variable aperture from f/2.0 to f/4.0, 8K video at 30fps, Dual OLED displays, and a 1,950 mAh battery, with a price around $329. The US page underscores new availability separate from recent DJI drone launches, highlighting a clearer path to US retailers for creators who rely on the US market.

How Food Giants Use AI for Traceability and Smarter Deliveries

November 4, 2025, 8:24 AM EST. AI is not perfect, says investor Brett Brohl, but it can dramatically improve the food system. The story highlights AI-enabled traceability through Tradeverifyd, which scans a messy, global supplier network for environmental and geopolitical risks, flagging threats like drought or disrupted trade routes. On the other end, General Mills and a major retailer have connected systems to optimize deliveries with AI, shaving hours off planning and moving more goods with fewer trucks. The result: real-time insights, faster decision-making, and meaningful carbon reductions – cited as about 15,000 tons – alongside potential multi-million dollar savings in the supply chain.

AI Arms Race Accelerates as OpenAI Taps Amazon AWS for Massive Cloud Power

November 4, 2025, 8:22 AM EST. OpenAI is expanding its cloud footprint by signing a major deal with AWS to run frontier AI workloads, paying $38 billion for access to AWS servers and hundreds of thousands of NVIDIA GPUs. The pact aims to deploy capacity by end-2026, with potential expansion into 2027 and beyond, signaling a broader shift in the AI compute race alongside Microsoft. Analysts say the partnership will ease connecting data on AWS for enterprise applications, while raising data-residency questions as AWS hosts workloads for both OpenAI and competitors like Anthropic. OpenAI founder Sam Altman says the collaboration strengthens the compute ecosystem to power tools like ChatGPT and broader enterprise AI. The move highlights the race to massive, reliable compute in a cloud ecosystem dominated by AWS, OpenAI, and challengers.

AI in Tennis: Pocket Coaches Bring Live Coaching to Your Game

November 4, 2025, 8:20 AM EST. AI is making tennis coaching more affordable and accessible. The idea of a coach in your pocket could turn unforced errors into winners, as Sport AI and other apps offer live, data-driven feedback on strokes, footwork, and strategy. The concept layers AI-powered analyses, video feedback, and real-time tips into a portable tool, potentially democratizing elite coaching for casual players and enthusiasts alike. CNN's Matias Grez reports on how these tools work, their limitations, and what players can expect as AI-driven coaching becomes more mainstream in tennis.

Samsung Galaxy Z Tri-Fold Tease: Real-World Look Sparks Launch Urgency

November 4, 2025, 8:18 AM EST. Samsung's Galaxy Z Tri-Fold has moved from rumor to real-world display, with new close-ups revealing the rear triple-camera bump and three slim panels. The design echoes the Galaxy Z Fold 7, including a center-hole punch on the inner fold and a second punch on the cover display. The public demo at SBS Korea (and the APEC Summit) provides our closest look yet, but crucial questions remain about the internal hardware, how software adapts to three panels, and pricing and availability. Samsung has teased the Tri-Fold for months but still hasn't hosted an official launch event, leaving fans waiting for a formal reveal and timeline.

Best Buy Cuts SpaceX Starlink Mini Kit to $299.99 in Early Black Friday Sale

November 4, 2025, 8:14 AM EST. Best Buy has slashed the SpaceX Starlink Mini Kit to $299.99 shipped in an early Black Friday sale, down from $500. The backpack-size device includes a built-in Wi-Fi router and is designed for high-speed, low-latency internet anywhere with a clear sky. It's currently the best price we've tracked; Amazon is sold out or listing third-party units above $350, and Walmart offers vary. To use Starlink, you'll need an active Starlink plan (monthly billing with pause options). For more context on what Starlink is and how the Mini works, Space Explored has a complete rundown.

Flipkart Big Bachat Days 2025: iPhone 16 Under ₹58,000 With Bank Offers & Exchanges

November 4, 2025, 8:10 AM EST. Flipkart's Big Bachat Days 2025 lets shoppers grab the iPhone 16 for under ₹58,000 through bank offers, exchange deals, and limited-time discounts. Apple lists the device around ₹69,900, but Flipkart promotes up to ₹3,000 in cashback and trade-ins to push the price lower. The 6.1-inch phone packs an A18 chip (3 nm), 8 GB RAM, and options of 128 GB or 256 GB storage, plus a dual camera setup (48 MP + 12 MP) and a 12 MP selfie camera, with Super Retina XDR display and HDR10. Buyers should verify variant, consider warranty/returns, and maximize trade-in value during the sale window. This flash discount aligns with retailers' push to offer 30-40% cuts during limited sale events.

Best-Ever Price on Eero Pro Wi-Fi 7 Mesh System: $450 for Router + Access Point

November 4, 2025, 8:08 AM EST. Upgrade your home network with the Eero Pro Wi-Fi 7 mesh system for just $450-the lowest price yet. This deal includes a router and an extra access point, saving you $100 with no coupons required. The system covers up to 4,000 square feet and supports Wi-Fi 7 with 6GHz bands and a 320MHz channel width, delivering up to 3.9 Gbps of wireless speed. It works with older devices too, so you're future-proof for new phones and laptops. Act fast-this is a limited-time offer great for eliminating dead spots in busy smart homes.

BMW, Samsung SDI & Solid Power Join Forces to Accelerate ASSB Development for EVs

November 4, 2025, 8:04 AM EST. Samsung SDI joins BMW and Solid Power to accelerate the commercialization of ASSB (all-solid-state batteries). The collaboration builds on a decade of partnership, including BMW's 2021 investment in Solid Power and a 2022 agreement to deepen the joint development program under an extended Joint Development Agreement. BMW will operate a solid-state cell prototype line at the CMCC in Parsdorf under a research and development licence, leveraging Solid Power's know-how. Since 2008, BMW has built battery competence, now centralized at the Battery Cell Competence Center (BCCC) in Munich. With Samsung SDI joining and BMW working with more than 300 partners, executives say the expansion provides significant momentum for advancing new battery cell technologies.

DJI Responds to FCC's Retroactive Ban Powers-What the New Covered List Law Means for Drones

November 4, 2025, 8:02 AM EST. The US FCC has expanded its powers to retroactively ban gadgets by adding radio frequency devices to its Covered List. If a company like DJI is added, older models could be pulled from sale even after they were released. While DJI is not on the list yet, the FY25 NDAA requires a risk assessment of DJI drones by December 23, 2025; failure to complete could trigger automatic listing without evidence or appeal. For now, nothing changes immediately, but the ticking clock and tightened loopholes-such as modular transmitters-mean older hardware and future devices could face bans. DJI urges a transparent, evidence-based review and a timely extension to safeguard jobs, safety, and innovation, while guaranteeing due process.

UK High Court ruling: Stability AI not an infringing copy in Getty Images copyright and trademark case

November 4, 2025, 8:00 AM EST. London-based AI firm Stability AI won a landmark High Court decision over Getty Images' copyright and trademarks. The judge ruled that an AI model like Stable Diffusion that does not store or reproduce any copyrighted works is not an infringing copy, even if training data included Getty images. Getty had alleged widespread copying and watermark-based trademark violations; the court did not uphold the broader copyright claim and left some passing-off questions unresolved. The decision underscores the clash between creators' rights and AI innovation, and it signals the need for greater transparency in training data and licensing to protect rights holders while fostering development.

Stability AI Largely Wins UK Court Battle Against Getty Images Over IP

November 4, 2025, 7:58 AM EST. In the UK High Court case, Stability AI largely prevailed against Getty Images over intellectual property. The judge ruled that Getty's trademark claims succeed in part but rejected its claim of secondary copyright infringement. Getty argued that Stability's AI image generator, Stable Diffusion, copied its library on a massive scale. Stability contended that the work was not stored or reproduced and that much of the training occurred abroad, helping its case that the issue centers on training data rather than infringement. While Getty remains active in pursuing a U.S. copyright suit, the ruling is seen as a significant win for IP owners on trademarks but a limited one on copyright. The decision may influence how tech firms argue about fair use/fair dealing around AI training and output.

Common Crawl: The Nonprofit Feeding the Internet to AI Companies

November 4, 2025, 7:56 AM EST. Common Crawl Foundation has built a petabyte-scale archive of freely accessible web content used for research. But a new investigation shows AI companies including OpenAI, Google, Anthropic, Nvidia, Meta, and Amazon have tapped the archive to train large language models, potentially pulling in paywalled journalism. The nonprofit claims it scrapes only freely available content and honors publishers' requests, yet reporting suggests otherwise, including a possible back door into paywalled articles and misleading publishers. Founder Rich Skrenta has argued that 'robots are people too' and should be allowed to read the books for free. Researchers note the archive underpins models from GPT-3 to GPT-3.5 and beyond. The piece raises questions of transparency, licensing, and the impact on journalism as AI training accelerates.

SpaceX unveils simplified Starship plan as NASA reopens lunar lander contract for Artemis 3

November 4, 2025, 7:52 AM EST. SpaceX says its updated plan for Starship focuses on a simplified mission architecture and operations concept to land four Artemis 3 astronauts on the Moon. In a Oct. 30 blog post, SpaceX argues it is moving at a historically rapid pace and could bring the United States back to the Moon ahead of rivals. The proposal centers on an orbital refueling milestone in 2026, demonstrating that Starship's upper stage can be refueled in orbit using two docking-ready vehicles, enabling cargo transfers of up to ~100 tons. NASA recently reopened the lunar lander contract, inviting other bidders, while SpaceX contends the plan would improve crew safety and accelerate a return to the lunar surface.

DJI Zenmuse L3 LiDAR Payload: 950m Range, 16 Returns, and Dual 100MP Cameras

November 4, 2025, 7:50 AM EST. DJI's Zenmuse L3 payload for the Matrice 400 delivers long-range LiDAR with enhanced detection, penetration, and efficiency. Key features include a 950m range at 100kHz, 3.5 cm vertical and 5 cm horizontal accuracy from 150m, and up to 16 returns per pulse for rich point clouds. It supports three scanning modes-Linear, Star-Shaped, and Non-Repetitive-plus an extended operating altitude up to 500m and adaptive sampling from 100kHz-2MHz. Dual 100MP cameras enable simultaneous LiDAR and RGB capture, feeding true-color point clouds and Gaussian Splatting models. Integrated with DJI Terra and DJI Modify for a complete capture-to-analysis workflow. Applications span topographic mapping, forestry, powerline inspection, construction monitoring, urban modelling, and public safety. Heliguy's LiDAR team offers setup, training, and integration support.

DJI Zenmuse L3 vs L2: Upgraded LiDAR for Surveyors

November 4, 2025, 7:48 AM EST. DJI's Zenmuse L3 marks a major evolution over the L2, delivering longer range, higher altitude, and richer data for UAS surveys. Key upgrades include a detection range of up to 950m (vs ~450m), altitude capability up to 500m (vs 120-150m), and improved vertical accuracy of 3.5cm at 150m (vs 4cm). The L3 supports up to 16 returns (vs 5), enabling deeper vegetation penetration and multi-layer mapping. It offers a broader sampling rate of 100kHz-2MHz (vs 240kHz), and dual 100MP M4/3 cameras compared with the L2's 20MP. New scanning patterns (Linear, Star-Shaped, Non-Repetitive) and higher flight speed up to 25 m/s boost efficiency. Compatible with the Matrice 400 and supported by heliguy™ for deployment.

iOS 26.1 adds adjustable Liquid Glass transparency and new home-screen gestures

November 4, 2025, 7:46 AM EST. Apple's latest update, iOS 26.1, adds a highly requested tweak: you can adjust the translucency of the Liquid Glass UI. In Settings > Display & Brightness > Liquid Glass you can choose Clear or Tinted, with a live preview. The rest of the release brings minor features: open the camera from the lock screen by swiping left; locally capture audio/video during a video call; expanded language support for Apple Intelligence (eight new languages) and live translation for five more; quality-of-life changes like gestures to change songs in Apple Music, a slider to stop alarms, and an option to auto-install security updates. Available to eligible devices starting Monday. Update via Settings > General > Software Update.

Amazon Fire 7 Kids Tablet slashed to £59.99 for Christmas

November 4, 2025, 7:44 AM EST. Amazon has cut the Fire 7 Kids tablet to £59.99 (down from £124.99), a savings of over 50% ahead of Christmas. The blue 32GB tablet includes one year of Amazon Kids+, offering thousands of apps, games, books, and videos from favorites like CBeebies, Disney, and Nick. Parental controls let you set screen time, educational goals, bedtimes, and age filters to keep content appropriate. Battery life tops up to 10 hours, with a faster quad-core processor and doubled RAM vs previous generations, plus a Kid-Proof case and a two-year warranty. Comparisons show better deals on Acer and HONOR tablets at higher prices. The Fire 7 currently holds a high 4.5/5 stars from nearly 5,000 reviews, with praise for easy setup and long battery life; some note minor speed lag.

DJI Zenmuse L3 Debuts as First Long-Range, High-Accuracy Aerial LiDAR System

November 4, 2025, 7:42 AM EST. DJI unveils the Zenmuse L3, its first long-range, high-accuracy aerial LiDAR system. The 1535 nm LiDAR achieves up to 950 m range on objects with 10% reflectivity, with microsecond-level time synchronization and 5 mm ranging at 150 m. It features dual 100 MP RGB cameras, a high-precision POS, and an end-to-end workflow with the D-RTK 3 Multifunctional Station and DJI Enterprise software, enabling up to 100 km2/day of mapping. Mapping supports scales from 1:500 to 1:2000 with vertical accuracy of 3 cm at 120 m, 5 cm at 300 m, and 10 cm at 500 m. The system broadens access to high-end aerial surveying for topographic survey, emergency response, historical conservation, energy infrastructure inspections, and forestry.

The AI Bubble: What Happens If It Bursts?

November 4, 2025, 7:36 AM EST. There's an argument that the AI boom is a bubble, driven by hype rather than fundamentals. The piece points to trillions in deals, data-center costs, and AI-led gains that seem detached from reality. It notes that many AI companies burn through cash with unclear product-market fit, and some tools underperform in real tasks-search accuracy, education, and therapy. It highlights how flagship players are tied to risky financial bets, with Nvidia alone representing a huge share of the S&P 500. The takeaway: the industry faces a reckoning between sensational hype and tangible, profitable applications-and without clear paths to profitability, the bubble could deflate, reshaping investors, tech, and the broader economy.

Google Reboots In-Car Gaming: GameSnacks Phased Out as Android Auto Embraces Native Titles

November 4, 2025, 7:34 AM EST. Google is phasing out GameSnacks in Android Auto as it pivots toward native Android games. After GameSnacks disappeared from Android Auto (while still listed in the Play Store), the platform is moving to more fully featured titles. With Android Auto 14.1, drivers can launch native games like Angry Birds 2 and Candy Crush Soda Saga directly on the dashboard, signaling a shift to higher-end gameplay. On Android Automotive OS, more graphically rich titles are joining the library, turning parked cars into mini gaming consoles. The change trades ultra-lightweight, no-download experiences for richer visuals and deeper gameplay, though it may reduce the simplicity fans loved. Google hasn't issued a formal statement yet, but the roadmap points to a broader in-car gaming strategy.

Bezos Becomes $10 Billion Richer as Amazon's OpenAI Cloud Deal Boosts Stock

November 4, 2025, 7:32 AM EST. Amazon's stock jumped more than 4% after news that AWS won a seven-year OpenAI cloud deal worth about $38 billion, boosting Jeff Bezos's net worth by roughly $10 billion in a single day. Bezos, who owns about 8% of Amazon, saw wealth rise as OpenAI expands its cloud footprint beyond Microsoft. The move follows a strong earnings report, with revenue of $180.2 billion and earnings per share of $1.95 last week. The deal comes as OpenAI gains access to more cloud providers and supports its valued-for-profit arm at around $500 billion. The development underscores AWS's growing role in AI infrastructure and the competitive cloud race.

Fortnite fans push back at pricey 'sidekick' pets and limited customization

November 4, 2025, 7:30 AM EST. Fortnite players are voicing frustration over the new sidekick pets introduced in the Springfield makeover. While cute, these companions come with a pay-to-upgrade twist: unique appearances are permanent, and to alter a sidekick's look you must buy a new one. Leaked pricing suggests 1,000-1,500 V-Bucks per sidekick (roughly $8.99-$22.99), on top of the Season's battle pass. Unlike visible back bling pets that others can see, sidekicks are mostly visible only to you, and can be named, followed, and even emotes. The controversy centers on monetization, perceived stinginess of customization, and the idea you could end up owning multiple copies of a single type of companion. Even as some fans praise cuteness, the debate reflects broader concerns about how far Epic will go to monetize gameplay.

AI layoffs could spark a socialist surge if America ignores the warning signs

November 4, 2025, 7:28 AM EST. Fox News columnist Liz Peek argues that AI-driven layoffs could ignite a political fight over who benefits from the tech revolution. She cites Sen. Bernie Sanders's warning that millions of workers could lose their jobs, and notes Fed Chair Jerome Powell's focus on a shrinking labor pool driven by immigration and lower labor force participation. Peek warns policymakers may overlook the risk of a broader ideological shift as corporate AI investment aims to boost productivity while trimming headcount. She points to Amazon's recent 14,000-employee layoff as evidence the labor market is weakening even as growth continues. Ignoring these warning signs could fuel a socialist surge, she argues, unless AI benefits are more broadly shared.

Nebius Group vs CoreWeave: Which AI Cloud-GPU Stock Is Better?

November 4, 2025, 7:26 AM EST. Nebius and CoreWeave offer cloud-based GPUs for AI workloads, letting firms rent acceleration rather than run on-site hardware. Nebius-once Yandex-now positions as a full-stack AI infrastructure provider; CoreWeave focuses on GPU-heavy workloads. Nvidia owns small stakes in both (0.5% in Nebius, 6.4% in CoreWeave). A raft of ties to Microsoft: Nebius signed a five-year, $17.4B AI infrastructure deal; CoreWeave derives about 70% of revenue from Microsoft and boosted OpenAI contracts by $6.5B to $22.4B. Both have leveraged rapid growth: Nebius up ~520% since its 2024 listing; CoreWeave up ~230% since its March IPO. Nebius operates one owned data center with global colocation; CoreWeave runs 33 first-party centers. Revenue growth in 2024: ~462% to about $118 million.

Fortnite Sidekicks Backlash: Limited Customization, High Pricing and Player Surveys Spark Boycott Talk

November 4, 2025, 7:24 AM EST. Fortnite fans are pushing back as Sidekicks-customizable pets that follow you in matches-trigger criticism over limited customization, locked edits, and looming pricing worries. The new feature can only be customized once; after choosing size and color you can't revert, effectively forcing a second purchase to vary appearances. Opponents remain invisible to others, visible only to your squad. Leaks reportedly hint at steep costs, with some suggesting as high as 2,800 V-Bucks per Sidekick. A wave of player surveys asks how people feel about re-purchasing for different appearances, fueling talk of predatory microtransactions. Many fear this could curb fair monetization, while others point to previous cosmetic shoe controversies as warning signs. The debate spirals into a boycott discussion and concern for the future of Epic Games pricing strategy.

Apple iOS 26.1: Critical Security Update with Silent Background Improvements

November 4, 2025, 7:22 AM EST. Apple has released iOS 26.1, delivering a critical security update and a new option to push background security improvements without user action. The toggle under Settings > Privacy & Security > Security Improvements lets devices receive small, automatic protections between major updates, a feature seen as closing the gap with Android. Tech press notes the move could cement Apple's lead in mobile security, though earlier tests of silent updates showed mixed results. In addition to the security toggle, iOS 26.1 includes standard fixes and improvements; users should check Settings > General > Software Update to install. Enabling the new feature is recommended once installed.

Korea Unveils Record 2026 Budget to Fast-Track AI Leadership and Defense Modernization

November 4, 2025, 7:20 AM EST. President Lee Jae Myung unveiled a record 728 trillion won budget for 2026, elevating AI as a national priority. The plan allocates 10.1 trillion won to accelerate Korea's rise toward a top-three AI power, including 2.6 trillion won for AI integration across industries and public services, with 7.5 trillion for workforce training and AI infrastructure. Over five years, about 6 trillion won will drive AI-driven transformation in robotics, cars, shipbuilding, home appliances, semiconductors and manufacturing. R&D in advanced strategic sectors like AI, content creation and defense will rise 19.3% to a record 35.3 trillion won, and a 150 trillion won National Growth Fund aims to broaden growth benefits. Defense spending climbs 8.2% to 66.3 trillion won to modernize weapons with AI and create a "smart elite force."

Mobile Tower Defense Games Market to Reach USD 9.74 Billion by 2033 Fueled by Smartphone Penetration and 5G Expansion, SNS Insider

November 4, 2025, 7:18 AM EST. New research from SNS Insider projects the Mobile Tower Defense Games market to grow from USD 4.75 Billion in 2025 to USD 9.74 Billion by 2033, a CAGR of about 9.41%. The surge is led by rising smartphone penetration and 5G networks delivering fluid gameplay and stronger monetization. The U.S. market is expected to reach USD 1.98 Billion by 2033, supported by tech-savvy gamers and expanding mobile esports. Key segments include Single Player dominating in 2025, Android as the primary platform, and Freemium/Paid models, with In-App Purchases becoming the fastest-growing revenue stream. Adults remain the largest and fastest-growing age group. The report highlights continued growth in multiplayer modes, real-time competition, and social features boosting engagement and spending.

AI in Nuclear Operations: RegLab Workshop Brings Regulators, Operators and Vendors Together

November 4, 2025, 7:16 AM EST. The International RegLab Joint Project, coordinated with NEA, IAEA ISOP and EPRI, convened its first in-person Deep Dive Workshop in Toronto (23-24 Oct 2025) with about 30 regulators, licensees, vendors and technologists from seven countries. The event explored how AI can support nuclear operations, including real-time sensor data monitoring to detect inconsistencies and deviations from normal operation. Attendees discussed safety assurance, blockers and enablers for deploying disruptive technologies, and how to tailor assurance frameworks for systems that incorporate machine learning. The workshop aimed to build consensus, identify regulatory and operational challenges, and outline next steps for international cooperation and regulatory development.

Heightened AI use in special education raises legal and privacy concerns

November 4, 2025, 7:06 AM EST. New polling from the Center for Democracy and Technology shows nearly 60% of special education teachers used AI to develop an IEP or Section 504 plan in 2024-25, with time savings as a key benefit. Yet CDT warns that crafting individualized plans with AI can risk IDEA compliance and privacy breaches if data are entered into unvetted tools. The report highlights potential violations of FERPA and state laws, alongside possible inaccuracies and biases. AI can help identify trends, summarize plan content, and suggest accommodations, but significant teacher review remains essential. Schools should vet tools to protect student rights and ensure adherence to privacy rules and IDEA requirements while balancing efficiency with safeguards.

Asian shares mixed as AI-led rally props up Wall Street

November 4, 2025, 7:04 AM EST. Asian stocks were mixed as traders booked profits after an AI-led surge on Wall Street. European indexes edged lower, with the CAC 40, DAX and FTSE 100 slipping as investors lock in gains. In the U.S., futures pointed to a softer start, with Dow and S&P 500 futures down as earnings season looms. In Asia, the Nikkei slipped after a holiday, while Hong Kong and Shanghai drifted lower. The rally has been supported by AI stars like Nvidia and Amazon, but analysts say gains on Wall Street will hinge on upcoming earnings growth. Investors remain focused on valuations, profit growth, and whether the AI-driven lift can sustain beyond the current cycle.

Lee Calls for Bipartisan Support for 2026 Budget Centered on AI Push

November 4, 2025, 7:00 AM EST. President Lee Jae Myung unveiled a 728 trillion won 2026 budget, calling it Korea's first step into the AI era and urging bipartisan support. He argued the AI transition is essential for national survival and said the plan raises AI funding to 10.1 trillion won, with 2.6 trillion for AI across industry, daily life, and public sectors, and 7.5 trillion for talent and infrastructure. Seoul will add 15,000 high-performance GPUs, aiming for 35,000 units, while Nvidia is to supply 260,000 processors to Korea to ease private access. He also moved to raise defense spending 8.2% to 66.3 trillion won, seeking to build a domestic defense tech industry and push Korea toward top-four defense exporters. The package, delivered during a budget address boycotted by the opposition, emphasizes R&D and startups in the AI age.

Google's AI Big Sleep Discovers Five WebKit Flaws in Safari, Apple Pushes Patch Across iOS/macOS

November 4, 2025, 6:58 AM EST. Google's AI-powered cybersecurity agent Big Sleep (formerly Project Naptime) helped uncover five WebKit vulnerabilities in Safari that could crash the browser or cause memory corruption when processing malicious content. The flaws include CVE-2025-43429 (buffer overflow), CVE-2025-43430 (crash via content processing), CVE-2025-43431/43433 (memory corruption), and CVE-2025-43434 (use-after-free). Apple issued patches in iOS 26.1, iPadOS 26.1, macOS Tahoe 26.1, tvOS 26.1, watchOS 26.1, visionOS 26.1, and Safari 26.1, affecting a range of devices from iPhone 11 onward to Vision Pro. Big Sleep, a collaboration between DeepMind and Google Project Zero, previously flagged a SQLite flaw (CVE-2025-6965). While none of the flaws is yet exploited, users should update promptly.

Norway's sovereign wealth fund votes against Elon Musk's near-$1 trillion Tesla pay package

November 4, 2025, 6:48 AM EST. Norway's sovereign wealth fund NBIM said it will vote against Elon Musk's proposed near-$1 trillion Tesla pay package at the forthcoming shareholder meeting, signaling a rare rebuke of management guidance. NBIM, which holds about 1.14% of Tesla worth roughly 118.3 billion kroner ($11.6 billion), cited concerns over the package's size, potential dilution, and key-person risk. Tesla's plan would grant Musk a multi-decade award contingent on milestones and could expand his voting rights. Tesla shares were down in premarket trading. The move comes amid opposition from labor groups and proxy advisers ISS and Glass Lewis, though Musk has defended the plan and dubbed critics 'corporate terrorists.' NBIM previously voted against reinstating Musk's $56 billion pay deal after it was rescinded by a U.S. court.

Amazon's OpenAI deal signals AWS's return to AI leadership

November 4, 2025, 6:44 AM EST. Amazon seals a $38 billion cloud deal with OpenAI, a bold endorsement of AWS as it fights to regain AI leadership after recent setbacks. The pact follows rival wins and an outage that dented confidence, and comes as AWS's share cools to around 29% from the mid-30s. Analysts say the agreement marks a key step in Amazon's push to dominate AI-powered cloud services, backed by massive AI investments and new infrastructure such as the Project Rainier data center in Indiana and its Trainium chips. With leadership changes and a sweeping cost-cutting drive, Amazon is betting the partnership will accelerate growth while remaining competitive in cloud infrastructure and large-language-model compute. Investors welcomed the deal as a signal of renewed momentum for AWS.

Apple's iPad (11th Gen) drops $50 at Best Buy with two months of Apple TV included for Black Friday

November 4, 2025, 6:40 AM EST. The iPad (11th Gen) is on sale at Best Buy for Black Friday with a $50 discount across all colors and storage options, plus two months of Apple TV at no extra cost. The bundle lets you binge shows like Severance and Ted Lasso while you save, effectively shaving about $24 off streaming costs during the promo. With an A16 chip, 128GB of storage, and roughly 11 hours of battery life in a slim 11-inch design, it's a solid pick for streaming, web browsing, and light gaming. While not as powerful as the Pro or Air M3, this affordable iPad remains a compelling everyday tablet. Deals continue to roll out ahead of Black Friday.

World's Largest Sovereign Wealth Fund Rejected Elon Musk's $1 Trillion Tesla Pay Package

November 4, 2025, 6:30 AM EST. World's largest sovereign wealth fund has rejected Elon Musk's proposed $1 trillion Tesla pay package, marking a rare rebuke from a state-backed investor on executive compensation. The decision highlights growing emphasis on governance and value alignment for high-profile tech leaders. While the move may influence morale and strategy at Tesla, it also signals how shareholder value and risk controls are shaping pay structures. As boards revisit incentives tied to long-term performance, market watchers expect more scrutiny of pay practices at major tech firms and increased dialogue between management and state-backed investors.

Michael Burry's Big Short Instincts Target AI Trade With Nvidia and Palantir Puts

November 4, 2025, 6:28 AM EST. Famed investor Michael Burry is reportedly taking a contrarian stance on the AI rally by buying puts on heavyweight AI plays Nvidia and Palantir. The move echoes his Big Short-era caution, signaling concern that recent AI-driven gains may stall or retrace. While the broad AI software and semiconductor space has surged, Burry's wager implies risk management and a bearish view on momentum stocks rather than a broad market selloff. The bets underscore how some investors are hedging against AI hype and potential pullbacks, documenting a rare reminder that even hype-driven rallies can create opportunities for protective options strategies. As always, options activity should be weighed with risk tolerance and timelines.

The AI Apocalypse Is Near: How Automation Could Reshape Jobs by 2030

November 4, 2025, 6:26 AM EST. Facing a wave of AI-enabled productivity, many knowledge workers fear obsolescence as AI can digest text, draft copy, and imitate voice faster than humans. CEOs trumpet AI as a labor solution: Goldman Sachs slows hiring; Klarna slashes payroll; Salesforce says machines can do half their work. While true mass unemployment remains science fiction, hiring in vulnerable roles has slowed, especially for junior positions. The chatter of a coming permanent underclass grows as AI helps with more tasks. Labs promise AGI soon, with figures like Anthropic's Dario Amodei predicting major disruption by 2030 and trillions poured into AI infrastructure. The article argues the future of work may hinge on how societies retrain and regulate this rapidly advancing technology.

Could SoundHound AI Outperform Palantir Over the Next Decade

November 4, 2025, 6:14 AM EST. SoundHound AI's growth rate rivals Palantir's, but the two firms target different AI roles. Palantir provides data-driven decision platforms for enterprise and government, often priced at a premium. SoundHound AI offers advanced audio recognition interfaces that power voice assistants and automotive/digital applications, with traction in healthcare and financial services. The article suggests SoundHound could mirror Palantir's long-term returns if it unlocks sustainable organic growth (targeting ~50%) and broadens deployments beyond restaurant automation. Risks include competition and valuation gaps, but SoundHound has marquee clients and expanding use cases in enterprise AI, customer experience, and background-noise environments. The piece weighs whether this under-the-radar AI stock can catch up to Palantir as AI adoption scales.

Tesla shareholders vote on Elon Musk's $1 trillion pay package amid governance concerns

November 4, 2025, 6:12 AM EST. Tesla shareholders will vote this week on a proposed 10-year pay package for Elon Musk that could award about $1 trillion in stock if ambitious milestones are met. The plan would grant Musk large portions of stock atop a rising value target-$8.5 trillion market cap-with goals including deploying one million humanoid robots and launching a fleet of one million robotaxi vehicles. Critics question board independence, noting Musk's family ties and suggesting equity rewards could be misaligned with performance. Tesla chair Robyn Denholm calls it an inflection point; opponents warn Musk could leave if rejected. Proxy firms ISS and Glass Lewis recommended voting against. The debate has included unusual commentary, from the Pope's critique of extreme wealth to Musk's rebuttals labeling critics as "corporate terrorists."

Florida doubleheader: SpaceX Starlink Falcon 9 and ULA Atlas V launches visible from Jacksonville to St. Augustine

November 4, 2025, 6:10 AM EST. Two night launches from Florida's Space Coast could be visible across the region. SpaceX will launch a Falcon 9 with a Starlink mission from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, followed by ULA's Atlas V carrying Ka-band satellites for Viasat. The launch window is 6:08 p.m. to 10:08 p.m. ET on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, with liftoff from Launch Complex 40. If skies are clear, observers in parts of Jacksonville, St. Augustine, Daytona Beach, and even as far south as Vero Beach and West Palm Beach could spot the rocket lights and contrails. Weather permitting, this doubleheader offers chances for dramatic photos. Live coverage and updates will be available from the USA TODAY Network's Space Team.

Free AI access in India: Google, OpenAI and Perplexity tap 700M users to train models

November 4, 2025, 6:08 AM EST. Global AI players are offering long-term free access in India to recruit millions of users who will help train their models. Google and Perplexity AI are providing 12-18 months of free service through partnerships with Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel, while OpenAI has made ChatGPT Go free nationwide for a year. With more than 700 million internet users and high smartphone penetration, India is generating vast data that fuels AI development. Analysts say the country is evolving from a consumer market into a "bot training capital." The push could propel India's AI market toward $17 billion by 2027 and spur a sustained rise in AI-related jobs, including data science, data curation and AI engineering, as the workforce grows toward roughly 1.27 million by 2027.

Samsung SDI ramps ESS battery manufacturing in the US to 30 GWh amid Tesla deal talks

November 4, 2025, 6:06 AM EST. Samsung SDI is accelerating its US battery production, expanding its ESS (energy storage systems) capacity to about 30 GWh per year. The ramp aims to bolster domestic supply for grid-scale storage and reduce dependence on overseas fabrication. New market chatter points to Tesla exploring a deal tied to this expansion, signaling potential collaboration on large-scale storage projects. The move aligns with growing demand for localized energy storage, policy incentives for domestic manufacturing, and the strategic goal of securing battery supply chains for U.S. energy resilience.

Advanced quantum network fusion demonstrates prototype for a global quantum internet

November 4, 2025, 6:04 AM EST. A new experiment links two 10-node quantum networks to form an 18-node network in which every pair can communicate via quantum entanglement. The researchers, led by Xianfeng Chen at Shanghai Jiao Tong University, used entanglement swapping to fuse the networks into one larger, fully entangled system. The result demonstrates a practical path toward a global quantum internet and the possibility of unhackable communications between quantum devices and sensors. Yet experts caution that scaling, photon timing, and maintaining entanglement across many nodes remain major hurdles. If replicable and scalable, this fusion approach could help connect disparate quantum networks and move toward a real-world quantum information backbone, though widespread deployment is still uncertain and debated.

Li Auto Recalls 11,411 Mega EVs Over Coolant-Defect Fire Risk

November 4, 2025, 5:56 AM EST. Li Auto is recalling 11,411 Mega MPVs in China after a coolant defect could cause thermal runaway in extreme conditions, affecting 2024 Mega models produced Feb. 18 to Dec. 27, 2024, per the State Administration for Market Regulation. The recall follows a Mega fire in Shanghai on Oct. 23; Li Auto's investigation linked the incident to the coolant issue, while data ruled out the battery cells from CATL as the cause. Beginning Nov. 7, affected cars will have the coolant, power battery unit, and front motor controller replaced, with an extended warranty. Large-scale recalls are rare in China and reflect growing EV safety scrutiny and proposed rules on driver-assistance systems and door handles. Li Auto noted the vehicle unlocked automatically during the fire and that emergency mechanical handles are available; it pledges to eliminate hidden dangers and prevent further self-ignition.

Is AI coming for your job? A closer look at displacement, history, and the hiring outlook

November 4, 2025, 5:38 AM EST. Is AI coming for your job? As the job market cools, firms cite AI as a driver of layoffs and slower hiring. Amazon announced a 14,000-position cut tied to expanding generative AI. Fed Chair Jerome Powell says the trend merits watchful policymaking. Historically, the U.S. has moved from agrarian to industrial to a digital economy, a transformation many say is underway again. Brookings' Darrell West warns of broad disruption, while industry signals are mixed: AI is affecting software development and other white-collar work, with anecdotes from leaders at Klarna and Ford cited. Max Leaming of ManpowerGroup notes early AI impact on technical tasks; OpenAI's internal Project Mercury reportedly trains AI for financial modeling. Permanent displacement remains uncertain, but the possibility would be a historical first.

Florida Doubleheader: SpaceX Falcon 9 Liftoff Window Nov 5, 2025 from Cape Canaveral

November 4, 2025, 5:36 AM EST. Two nighttime launches are possible over Florida's Space Coast on Wednesday, November 5, 2025. The SpaceX Falcon 9 will launch a Starlink mission from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station with a launch window of 6:08 p.m. to 10:08 p.m. ET. Later, ULA's Atlas V could follow with a Viasat Ka-band mission. Weather and cloud cover will affect visibility, with sightings possible from parts of the Space Coast as far north as Jacksonville Beach and as far south as Vero Beach or West Palm Beach. Live coverage from USA TODAY Network's Space Team begins about 90 minutes before liftoff. Check floridatoday.com/space for updates and streaming options.

Why clinics are turning to AI to screen for tuberculosis

November 4, 2025, 5:28 AM EST. AI-powered screening tools are helping health clinics identify tuberculosis faster, especially in remote and conflict-affected regions where traditional tests are hard to deploy. By analyzing chest X-rays, patient data, and symptom patterns, these systems flag high-risk cases for follow-up, enabling earlier treatment and reduced transmission. Deployments combine lightweight mobile diagnostics with cloud-based models, letting clinicians triage patients in settings with limited lab capacity or few trained radiologists. While accuracy and data privacy remain concerns, many programs report improved screening throughput and case detection, showing how AI can augment frontline health work without replacing human expertise.

Norway's sovereign wealth fund to vote against $1tn Tesla pay package for Elon Musk

November 4, 2025, 5:26 AM EST. Norway's sovereign wealth fund says it will vote against Tesla CEO Elon Musk's proposed $1 trillion pay package, citing concerns over the deal's size, potential dilution and key-person risk. Norges Bank, the fund's manager, praised Musk's value creation but warned the incentive could create governance risks and called for continued dialogue with Tesla. The vote comes ahead of the annual shareholder meeting, with the package potentially pushing Musk's stake from ~16% to over 25% if targets are met and value grows toward trillions. Glass Lewis and ISS have recommended rejection, and some pension funds also oppose. Musk has previously faced a rejected $56bn package; last year a Delaware court blocked parts of it. Musk has quipped about Tesla's market position on X.

The EV Battery Tech That's Worth the Hype, According to Experts

November 4, 2025, 5:22 AM EST. Experts say the most impactful EV battery advances will still hinge on lithium-ion chemistry, even as other chemistries surface. Among practical upgrades, Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) uses iron and phosphate, cutting cost and improving stability with slower degradation, and it's expanding from China to Europe and the US. But changing a cell chemistry isn't a magic fix: automakers must rework battery packs, pass safety standards, and endure long production lead times-often 10 years or more-for new ideas to reach roads. Analysts like Pranav Jaswani and Evelina Stoikou stress that breakthroughs must be economically viable, not just technically feasible. In short, meaningful gains come from scalable execution over hype.

Fortune: AI race intensifies as energy subsidies and cloud deals reshape the data-center battleground

November 4, 2025, 4:54 AM EST. China has stepped up energy subsidies for its largest data centers to bolster its AI race, potentially cutting electricity bills by up to half and helping homegrown chips from Huawei and Cambricon compete with Nvidia. Data centers using foreign chips aren't eligible for the discounts. The US is countering with state tax breaks to lure new data centers and a push to preserve clean energy incentives. In cloud news, OpenAI and AWS struck a $38 billion seven-year deal to tap AWS capacity for AI training and ChatGPT processing, underscoring AWS's central role as it competes with Microsoft and Google. Palantir posted record results, while Anthropic expands with a multibillion-dollar cloud campus.

Satellites Capture Iran's Shadow Fleet Transferring Oil in the South China Sea

November 4, 2025, 4:52 AM EST. New satellite imagery shows at least five tankers conducting ship-to-ship transfers off Malaysia's coast in the South China Sea, with oil moving from Iran to China. OSINT analysts say most shipments involve Iran-origin crude headed toward Chinese refiners. The finding comes as the U.S. tightens sanctions on Iran's covert oil network, including OFAC-targeted shadow-fleet vessels and related facilities. Beijing has leaned on Iranian, Russian, and Venezuelan crude routed outside Western shipping and insurance routes. The report highlights a broader push by Washington to curb sanctioned crude, while Iran denies wrongdoing and Malaysia warns that offshore transshipment remains hard to curb due to limited maritime resources.

Researchers uncover security gap in satellite communications

November 4, 2025, 4:50 AM EST. Researchers studying satellite communications accidentally intercepted phone calls, texts, and other sensitive data, using only a roof-mounted satellite dish. The incident reveals a notable security gap in space-based links and highlights how easily unencrypted or poorly protected traffic can be exposed. The team demonstrated that with modest equipment, sensitive communications could be intercepted, prompting calls for stronger encryption, robust authentication, and improved satellite-link security. Analysts warn telecom operators and researchers to reassess privacy protections and the risk models for satellite networks as space-based communications play an increasingly central role.

DJI Mini 5 Pro review: a powerful upgrade that barely stays under 250 g

November 4, 2025, 4:32 AM EST. DJI's Mini 5 Pro is a meaningful upgrade over the Mini 4 Pro, moving from a 1/1.3 sensor to a 1-inch CMOS sensor with 50 MP stills and improved low-light and dynamic range. It adds new obstacle-sensing hardware including front-facing LiDAR, plus upgraded motors and aerodynamics for better wind resistance. Video highlights include 4K/120 fps, FHD up to 240 fps, and a 225° gimbal roll for true vertical shooting and the new Med-Tele crop mode. Weight debates center on its official 249.9 g claim vs regulatory limits, with EU tolerances of ±3%. Availability and pricing vary: UK from £689 (base) and Fly More around £979; Europe ~€799 base; AU$1,119 base; US launch timing unclear. Is it worth upgrading or waiting for Mini 4 Pro deals? Hobbyists' best choice depends on weight rules and budget.

AWS and OpenAI Sign $38 Billion Infrastructure Deal to Power AI Workloads

November 4, 2025, 4:06 AM EST. Amazon Web Services (AWS) and OpenAI have signed a multi-year, $38 billion deal to underpin OpenAI's AI workloads with AWS infrastructure. The pact, set for seven years with potential expansion into 2027, gives OpenAI access to hundreds of thousands of Nvidia GPUs and scalable CPU capacity, enabling both ChatGPT inference and future model training. AWS will deploy Nvidia GB200 and GB300 GPUs via EC2 UltraServers on a unified network designed for low-latency cross-system communication. The collaboration builds on OpenAI's models on Amazon Bedrock and will see target capacity in place before end-2026. Sam Altman, OpenAI CEO, says the partnership strengthens the compute ecosystem powering the next era of AI. Matt Garman, AWS CEO, emphasizes AWS's best-in-class infrastructure as a backbone for OpenAI's AI ambitions.

Cohere's Chief AI Officer Warns AI Agents Pose Major Security Risks

November 4, 2025, 4:04 AM EST. At the helm of Cohere, the Chief AI Officer warns that deploying AI agents introduces notable security risks-from data leakage to prompt manipulation and model exploitation. The remarks underscore the need for robust privacy controls, secure authentication, and ongoing risk assessment as organizations scale autonomous tools. Cohere suggests industry standards and practical safeguards to balance productivity gains with responsible AI deployment.

The Rise Of Industrial AI: From Words To Watts

November 4, 2025, 3:50 AM EST. Industrial AI sits at the nexus of climate strategy and energy demand. While AI can optimize grids, factories, and water systems, data-center power use-driven by training and inference-could double by 2030, and global water use may surge. Yet breakthroughs are within reach: UNESCO-UCL finds smarter model design could cut AI energy use by up to 90%. The question is what kind of AI we build. The fast-growing frontier is industrial AI, blending AI, IoT, and semantic digital twins to cut emissions and boost efficiency in factories, grids, transport hubs, and water systems-often returning investment in months. The market was $4.35B in 2024 and could rise fortyfold by 2034. As Nick Tune notes, semantic data models add context, turning data into live, actionable intelligence.

Tanzania Restores Internet After Six-Day Shutdown Amid Protests and Death Toll Claims

November 4, 2025, 3:48 AM EST. Tanzania's government warned people not to share photos or videos that could cause panic as the internet slowly returns after a six-day shutdown during deadly protests linked to the election. Text messages warned that sharing content that could demean life or provoke panic could invite "treason charges." Authorities faced conflicting claims about the death toll, with officials and rights groups citing hundreds or more; the government pledged accountability and urged a return to normalcy. Human Rights Watch called for full restoration of connectivity and criticized the crackdown on protesters. By Tuesday, life began to normalize in Dar es Salaam and Dodoma as gas stations, shops, and public transport reopened and workers were asked back to duty, highlighting ongoing tensions between security, information access, and civil rights.

Doorbuster deal: Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus drops to $479.99 with Pen Pro and keyboard included

November 4, 2025, 3:32 AM EST. Lenovo is offering a dramatic discount on its Yoga Tab Plus, slashing the price from $769.99 to $479.99 (about 38% off). The 12.7-inch tablet packs a 256GB SSD, 16GB RAM, and a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor, plus a 144Hz LTPS display and a 10,200mAh battery with 45W charging. It also includes a Harman Kardon quad-speaker setup with Dolby Atmos, and front/rear 13MP cameras. The deal adds a Lenovo Tab Pen Pro and a keyboard stand, turning it into a versatile productivity device without the high price of premium rivals. Availability seems like a limited-time doorbuster rather than a long-running sale.

Google, Perplexity Tie Up with Indian Telcos to Expand Gemini AI Access in India

November 4, 2025, 3:20 AM EST. Google and Perplexity are tying up with India's telecom giants to offer free access to the Gemini AI model as they race to win over the country's billion internet users. Google will provide access to the advanced version of Gemini AI to subscribers of Reliance Jio's unlimited 5G service, initially for users aged 18-25. The collaboration signals a broader push by AI leaders to accelerate adoption in India, with potential implications for pricing, accessibility, and how everyday mobile users interact with advanced tools as the market scales.

How Apple's Market Power Blocked ICEBlock: The Indicator from Planet Money

November 4, 2025, 3:16 AM EST. Apple's App Store decision to pull ICEBlock after a government request illustrates how platform power can curb crowd-sourced safety tools. The Indicator from Planet Money traces how the Trump administration's push, amid a broader legal fight over Fortnite, tests whether big tech can police third-party apps that expose law enforcement activity. Critics say gatekeeping protects officer safety but raises concerns about censorship and competitive influence. By removing ICEBlock, Apple signals that policy demands can shape which apps reach users, showing how regulatory pressure can reshape app ecosystems. The episode connects app store governance, regulatory dynamics, and the balance between creators, platforms, and law enforcement.

GM Lays Off Workers at New Carlisle EV Battery Plant Amid Tax Credit Slowdown

November 4, 2025, 3:00 AM EST. General Motors has laid off an unspecified number of workers at its $3.5 billion EV battery plant under construction in New Carlisle, Indiana. A spokesperson for the construction contractor confirmed layoffs but did not provide figures. Industry analysts point to the diminished impact of federal EV tax credits as a factor slowing rollout nationwide. GM says construction remains on track and that it is developing a new type of EV battery designed for improved efficiency. The facility is slated to open by the end of 2027 and is expected to play a key role in GM's long-term electric vehicle strategy, with thousands of jobs anticipated once fully operational.

Suunto Vertical 2: Rugged smartwatch with free offline maps and ample storage

November 4, 2025, 2:46 AM EST. Review highlights: The Suunto Vertical 2 is a rugged outdoor smartwatch with a bright AMOLED display, 100m water resistance, and long battery life. It supports free offline maps and generous onboard storage (28GB total; a Washington state map runs about 1.47GB). At $699, it undercuts the Garmin Fenix 8, which starts at $999. The guide shows how to unlock and use offline maps in eight steps: open the Suunto app, tap the map icon, choose Download offline maps, search or pick a map, start the download, and wait for completion. Then create a route and sync to the watch to navigate with or without workout tracking. The process works across Suunto models, and you can grab maps for places like Washington state offline.

Apple Watch SE 3 review: the affordable iPhone smartwatch with essential upgrades

November 4, 2025, 2:14 AM EST. Apple's entry-level Watch SE 3 brings most of the Series 11's core upgrades at a far friendlier price. It adds an always-on display, keeps the familiar 2020-era design, and runs the same S10 chip with the same responsive gesture controls and watchOS 26 features. The price starts around £219/€269/$249/A$399, swinging most rivals off the perch while undercutting the Series 11 and Ultra 3. Battery life sits around a day and a half in normal use, with about seven hours of GPS running; full recharge in ~1 hour. Key omissions include ECG, SpO2, and hypertension monitoring due to the back-sensor removal, though it retains a strong optical HR sensor, skin-temperature sensing, and a wide app/watch faces ecosystem. Overall, a solid bargain for iPhone users.

Norfolk County Council uses AI to flag people at risk of falling

November 4, 2025, 1:56 AM EST. Norfolk County Council has rolled out an AI system across the county to flag residents at risk of falling after a successful pilot. The approach analyzes 12,000 care records to prioritise those most in danger, with high-risk individuals contacted by social workers who review care plans and install grab rails and ramps where needed. The council says it has saved money and improved wellbeing, and the project involved NHS partners and community organisations. In the pilot, 1,250 residents were evaluated and a couple highlighted the benefits of the support. Officials cite evidence that reducing falls lowers social care needs, while the authority plans substantial future funding for adult social care, and emphasizes a safe, ethical and transparent AI approach.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra Price Cut on Flipkart: Rs 1,03,999, Extra Rs 4,000 with Axis Card, Up to Rs 60,200 Exchange

November 4, 2025, 1:14 AM EST. Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra gets a big price cut on Flipkart, slashing from Rs 1,29,999 to Rs 1,03,999. An extra Rs 4,000 off is available with the Flipkart Axis Bank Credit Card, bringing the effective price to about Rs 1,00,000. There's also an exchange bonus of up to Rs 60,200, depending on your trade-in. Specifications remain impressive: a 6.9-inch AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, a Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, up to 16GB RAM and 1TB storage, and a 5000 mAh battery with 45W charging. The camera setup features a 200MP main sensor, a 50MP ultra-wide, a 50MP periscope with 3x optical zoom, and a 12MP selfie shooter. Color options include Titanium Silver/Blue, Titanium Black, Titanium White/Silver, and Titanium Grey.

Asia's AI Boom Triggers Growth Bets and Bubble Fears in Markets

November 4, 2025, 1:12 AM EST. Asian markets are pricing in a rapid expansion of artificial intelligence and related tech bets, but analysts warn a speculative surge could inflate valuations beyond fundamentals. With heavy investor exposure to AI stocks, unicorns, and AI-enabled growth narratives, a slowdown in demand, tighter regulation, or delayed AI deployment could trigger painful price corrections. Bulls point to sustained AI spending, cloud infrastructure growth, and semiconductor demand as supports for earnings, while bears caution that enthusiasm may outpace profitability. The debate highlights potential bubble risks, the need for prudent risk management, diversified portfolios, and close monitoring of policy developments and capital inflows shaping the AI ecosystem.

VC founder: AI isn't a bubble – founders must think globally, says Antler CEO

November 4, 2025, 12:56 AM EST. Antler CEO Magnus Grimeland argues that AI is not in a bubble, but its growth depends on founders thinking globally. Speaking at SWITCH in Singapore, he explains why he bets on great teams over trends and how Asia will drive AI development. Since establishing HQ in Singapore in 2018, Antler has invested in more than 1,300 startups, underscoring a bias toward scalable teams rather than hype. Grimeland contrasts today's AI hype with the dotcom era, noting structural differences and vast global opportunities ahead. The CNBC Beyond the Valley conversation with Arjun Kharpal highlights the need for startups to expand beyond regional focus to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving tech landscape.

Best Early Black Friday Apple Watch Deals 2025: Save on SE 3, Ultra 3, and More

November 4, 2025, 12:06 AM EST. Gear up for early Black Friday savings on the latest Apple Watch models. The Apple Watch SE 3 is seeing about $49 discounts across major retailers, with the 40mm GPS at $199.99 and the 44mm GPS at $229.99 (Starlight Aluminum only in many listings). The Apple Watch Ultra 3 is on sale from $699.99 for the Black Titanium with the Black Ocean Band and $799.99 for a Milanese Loop option, both about $99 off. There are smaller markdowns on the Apple Watch Series 11 titanium variants. Check the dedicated Black Friday Roundup for the latest deals and sign up for the Deals Newsletter to stay updated.

Infleqtion to Go Public via SPAC, Promoting Neutral-Atom Quantum Tech Leader

November 4, 2025, 12:04 AM EST. Infleqtion is targeting a late-2025/early-2026 public listing via a reverse merger with SPAC Churchill Capital Corp X. The Colorado-based quantum company brands itself as a neutral-atom quantum technology leader and holds over 230 issued or pending patents. Its products are already in use by major customers, including Nvidia, the U.S. Department of Defense, NASA, and the U.K. government, helping sustain liquidity through quantum-sensing sales. While Alphabet/Google, IBM, and Microsoft are often cited as quantum leaders, Infleqtion aims to compete as a dedicated quantum pure-play. The tech relies on trapped neutral atoms-using laser beams and reportedly offering room-temperature operation without cryogenics-potentially reducing complexity versus other approaches. The SPAC route reflects rising investor interest in quantum startups alongside broader AI enablement.

Amazon Canada's Early Black Friday Deals: 50 Best Savings on AirPods, 4K TVs, Home Essentials

November 4, 2025, 12:02 AM EST. Amazon Canada has kicked off early Black Friday savings with 50 deals across tech, home, and gifts, with prices starting as low as $8. The round-up features popular picks like Apple AirPods, new 4K TVs, and a range of kitchen gadgets, decor, and home essentials. Whether you're shopping for holiday gifts or hunting for standout discounts, these early promos let you lock in steals before the official rush. Highlights include discounts on AirPods, smartwatches, Bluetooth speakers, vacuum cleaners, and more, plus festive decor to deck the halls. Shop now to beat the crowd and compare prices as deals roll out across categories.

Galaxy Watch One UI 8 Watch triggers excessive stress alerts; how to disable

November 4, 2025, 12:00 AM EST. Samsung's One UI 8 Watch update is prompting unusually high stress alerts on Galaxy Watch models like the Galaxy Watch 7, Watch 8, and Ultra. Users report alerts while they are not stressed, suggesting the update may have tweaked the stress detection algorithm or sensitivity. The issue follows a separate report of abnormally high sleep scores for some users, signaling broader health-tracking glitches. Samsung Health app users can mitigate the problem by turning off High stress alerts or switching to Measure only to disable automatic stress management. Samsung hasn't confirmed a fix yet, but the company is likely tracking user reports for a future update. If the alerts are stressing you out, follow the steps above to disable them.