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  • Alphabet: Firmly in the Generative AI Era, Pichai Says
    October 30, 2025, 1:30 AM EDT. Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai says the company is 'firmly in the generative AI era' as Q3 results show AI-driven growth. Google Cloud revenue rose 34% to $15.2 billion, with the backlog at $155 billion and operating income up to $3.6 billion. First-party models like Gemini process 7 billion tokens per minute, and the Gemini App now has over 650 million monthly active users. AI is lifting search and related revenue, with AI Overviews boosting queries. The firm notes growth in cloud deals, including more than $1 billion deals, and products built on AI models up 200% year over year. Paid subscriptions surpassed 300 million, with YouTube Premium contributing to ad revenue growth.
  • Asus RTX 5070 Ti Drops to All-Time Low for Black Friday: 16GB GDDR7, DLSS 4, and Advanced Cooling
    October 30, 2025, 1:22 AM EDT. Amazon's early Black Friday deal drops the Asus TUF GeForce RTX 5070 Ti to an all-time low of $849 (was $999). Built on Nvidia's Blackwell architecture, it packs 16GB of GDDR7 and DLSS 4 AI frame-generation for crisper visuals and smoother gameplay. It runs at 2588 MHz in default mode and up to 2610 MHz in OC, delivering strong 1440p ultra and solid 4K in many titles. The card features a 3.125-slot cooler with three Axial-tech fans and a phase-change GPU thermal pad for cooler, quieter performance and longer life. Durable, moisture-resistant design uses military-grade components and protective PCB coating. Connectivity includes PCIe 5.0, DisplayPort 2.1, HDMI, plus GPU Tweak III for easy tuning and thermal monitoring. At $150 off, it's a standout Black Friday value.
  • OpenAI restructures into nonprofit OpenAI Foundation and for-profit OpenAI Group with new governance and stakes
    October 30, 2025, 1:20 AM EDT. OpenAI announced a restructuring that folds its nested ownership into a nonprofit umbrella, now rebranded as the OpenAI Foundation, and a reimagined for-profit subsidiary, the OpenAI Group. The for-profit will be a Public Benefit Corporation, balancing financial returns with a broader public mission. The nonprofit will appoint the OpenAI Group's board, and its leadership will control major governance. OpenAI says the move is intended to accelerate an enormous infrastructure push, including data centers and high-performance chips, and to clear a path toward a potential public offering. The foundation will own 26% of the for-profit, worth roughly $130 billion at recent valuations, while Microsoft, an early backer, will hold about 27% with a $13.75 billion investment. The restructuring aims to align charity duties with capital needs while maintaining OpenAI's mission.
  • Deepfake Realism Reaches New Heights: How to Spot Sora AI and AI-Generated Videos
    October 30, 2025, 1:16 AM EDT. AI-generated videos are getting more realistic, with Sora, OpenAI's AI video generator, and its Sora 2 app creating highly convincing clips. While a white watermark helps flag AI content, watermarking isn't perfect: static watermarks can be cropped and moving ones can be removed. Experts warn about the ease of producing dangerous deepfakes and spreading misinformation, sparking concerns from unions like SAG-AFTRA and calls for stronger guardrails at OpenAI. Identifying AI content remains challenging for platforms and users. In addition to watermarks, viewers should rely on additional verification methods as society adapts to a world of realistic deepfakes.
  • KeySmart SmartCard Wallet Tracker: $30 Each in a Three-Pack, AirTag Alternative
    October 30, 2025, 1:10 AM EDT. Sponsored deal: the KeySmart SmartCard, a credit-card-sized tracker you can slide into a wallet, passport case, or ID card. It uses the Apple Find My app to locate valuables, offering a sleeker alternative to bulky AirTag trackers. Right now, a three-pack is available for $89.99 (reg. $119.97), about $30 each. Note that pricing can change after publication, and affiliate compensation may apply. If you want a compact way to track important items beyond keys, this wallet-sized tracker is worth considering, especially for travelers and organizers who value portability.