November 3, 2025, 2:30 PM EST. Nvidia is riding a wave of AI demand as the world's biggest cloud platforms and Meta push spending higher, lifting its market value toward a record near $5 trillion. In just three trading days the stock added roughly $100 billion in market cap, with analysts like Loop Capital boosting targets on expected GPU shipments and ASP expansion. Ahead of earnings, Nvidia's moves extended beyond markets: Microsoft secured export licenses to ship chips to the UAE; AWS reportedly won a $38 billionOpenAI compute deal; and South Korea plans to deploy hundreds of thousands of Nvidia GPUs across sovereign clouds and AI factories with Samsung/Hyundai involvement. Nvidia's own OpenAI investment underscores its central role in scaling AI infrastructure, a strategic priority with national security implications as data becomes gold.
November 3, 2025, 2:26 PM EST. Apple has dropped Plus and rebranded Apple TV, accompanied by a new intro sound created by Finneas. The composer describes it as a mnemonic and there are three versions: a five-second main cue for episodes, a one-second sting for trailers, and a ~12-second version for Apple Studios originals shown in theaters (e.g., Killers of the Flower Moon). The redesign also features a new multi-colored Apple TV logo animation. The change follows Apple's renaming of Apple TV Plus to Apple TV last month.
November 3, 2025, 2:24 PM EST. The SpecFive Spectre Pro pairs an Android 12 smartphone with a LoRa Mesh module, enabling off-grid messaging, GPS sharing, and emergency comms via Meshtastic and related apps. Specs include a compact 3.5-inch FWVGA display, 4GB RAM, 64GB storage, and 4G LTE with Dual SIM, all housed in a carbon-fiber reinforced enclosure. The LoRa radio uses an nRF52 MCU with an SX1262 transceiver and a dedicated LoRa antenna; the module is attached to the back of the phone, effectively creating two separate devices rather than a fully integrated single unit. This base model is $199.99 and a Hybrid with a prepaid data SIM is $269.99. Critiques note the lack of visible photos/videos and the bulky, non-integrated design.
November 3, 2025, 2:20 PM EST. St. Mary's University School of Law is confronting AI head-on to shape legal education for the future. Rather than banning AI, the school launched a faculty-focused speaker series to explore emerging trends in AI's use in litigation and in drafting assessments. Associate Dean Ramona Lampley says the program aims to push faculty to experiment with AI tools and weave responsible use into the curriculum. Speakers Zoe Niesel, Judge Xavier Rodriguez, and April Dawson discussed AI in the classroom and academic integrity, reflecting a broader commitment to preparing students for a changing job market in law and technology.
November 3, 2025, 2:18 PM EST. Apple is rolling out a dramatic new web interface for the App Store, bringing a full browser experience to apps across iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision, Watch, and TV. Previously, apps.apple.com redirected users to a generic page; now it offers a complete storefront with a replica of the Today tab. The web version unlocks ongoing Special Events, top charts, and editorial curation. Product pages gain a media-rich design and updated iconography for categories, awards, and Events. A new search interface helps you quickly locate apps. You can toggle between platform-specific stores in the corner. Will you try the new App Store web experience?