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  • What's Going On With AI and Jobs: Layoffs, Policy, and the AI Economy
    November 7, 2025, 1:52 AM EST. This piece surveys the latest data on AI and work, arguing that fears about automation aren't just hype. A Challenger, Gray & Christmas report shows US employers cutting 175% more jobs in October than a year ago, with 2025 now the worst firing year since 2020. Giants like Amazon and Salesforce point to AI as a driver of layoffs, echoed by Duolingo and Klarna's cuts. The author situates these trends in a wider debate about how AI reshapes skills, work, and policy, noting antitrust and tech-politics conversations (Lina Khan's transition team) and the New Luddism discourse at NYC events. The piece emphasizes that addressing AI's employment impact will require policy, labor strategy, and investment in skills, not just headlines about automation.
  • TSMC Price Hikes for 2026 Hit Next-Gen Smartphone Chips (Apple, Samsung)
    November 7, 2025, 1:50 AM EST. TSMC is reportedly planning price hikes for 2026, which could raise the cost of most smartphone chips. The moves have been shared with major clients including Apple and are likely to hit Samsung as well, with hikes projected around 8-10% for advanced nodes under 5nm. The impact would touch leading chips like the A16-A19 and M3-M5 in Apple devices, and high-end Android flagships such as the Galaxy S26. Earlier rumors cited double-digit increases for chips built on the N3E/N3P processes, fueling concerns that flagship pricing could widen further. Some reports even speculated a sharp rise for an A20-class 2nm chip, though later chatter suggested a cap near 20%. Overall, premium models could see larger price gaps versus more affordable flagships.
  • Apple TV's new logo hints at a theatrical comeback: could Apple restart its movie-distribution ambitions
    November 7, 2025, 1:48 AM EST. Apple TV's refreshed branding and the three-version intro are fueling chatter that Apple may revive a theatrical releases strategy. The WSJ reported talks of a dedicated film-distribution unit, and industry voices like Cinemark's CEO have suggested more Apple Originals in cinemas. A move would let Apple control releases and profits more directly, contrasting with past partnerships (e.g., F1's cinema deal with Warner Bros. Discovery). After lukewarm box offices for some Apple originals, a stronger theatrical focus could align with Bloomberg's earlier plan to invest billions in films. The new logo and cinematic intro feel like a deliberate signal of a broader shift from streaming-only to windowed cinema releases.
  • Nothing CMF Watch 3 Pro Drops to $89 with AMOLED Display and Premium Build
    November 7, 2025, 1:44 AM EST. Nothing's CMF Watch 3 Pro drops to $89, placing it in the budget-smartwatch upper tier with an AMOLED panel, 120+ watch faces, and a premium fit. The always-on OLED display delivers deeper blacks and richer color; battery life remains solid with multi-day use and quick top-ups. It covers essentials like heart-rate, SpO2, sleep, stress tracking, and sport modes, plus reliable notifications, music control, and even Bluetooth calling via built-in mic and speaker. Design is understated with a round face and thin bezels, though the larger case suits bigger wrists. When compared with sub-$100 rivals like Amazfit Bip and Redmi Watch, the CMF Watch 3 Pro stands out with OLED quality and a simple, polished software experience.
  • Musk eyes Tesla mega AI chip fab, mulls Intel partnership
    November 7, 2025, 1:42 AM EST. Tesla chief Elon Musk signaled a gigantic chip fab may be needed to scale its AI chips, and publicly floated a potential Intel partnership. Tesla is designing its fifth-generation AI chip to power autonomous driving, with plans for about 100,000 wafer starts per month. AI5 could ship in 2026 with mass production in 2027; AI6 aims to roughly double performance by mid-2028. No deal with Intel has been signed, but Musk said discussions are worth pursuing. Intel lags in AI chips and recently saw a government stake; it already has manufacturing ties with TSMC and Samsung. Musk framed the project as a path to a Tesla terafab to meet volume, cost, and power-efficiency goals, arguing the chip would be inexpensive and work with Tesla software.