News Novice: 8 oktober 2025 - 29 oktober 2025

November 18, 2025, 11:26 PM EST. Xiaomi reported a 22.3% year-on-year jump in quarterly revenue to 113.1 billion yuan, with EV and AI initiatives lifting results. Handset shipments reached 43.3 million (13.6% global share), while the company posted a net profit of 11.3 billion yuan, up 80.9%. The EV segment generated 28.3 billion yuan in the quarter, helped by the second model YU7 and a first operating profit in the quarter. Xiaomi warned that soaring memory chip prices may push smartphone costs higher next year, potentially requiring price hikes, though increases alone won't fully offset the costs. The stock closed softer; Xiaomi remains focused on EVs, AI, and new initiatives contributing to growth.

November 18, 2025, 11:24 PM EST. Cloudflare, a key internet infrastructure provider, said a fix was implemented and the incident is now resolved, with monitoring ongoing. The outage affected millions of sites globally, taking down or slowing services like Spotify, ChatGPT, X, Zoom, Microsoft Teams and Canva, and impacting merchants such as Visa, Vodafone, Vinted, Asda and M&S. UK users faced login disruptions as engineers paused some services to troubleshoot. Cloudflare said it would carry out data-center work in Tahiti, Los Angeles, Atlanta and Santiago; the cause remains unclear, with officials noting a disruption but saying a major cyber-attack is unlikely. The firm handles protection, acceleration and DDoS mitigation for a sizeable share of global web traffic.

November 18, 2025, 11:22 PM EST. Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway is trimming its Apple stake, citing elevated valuation, and reallocating capital into Alphabet/Google, boosting the tech exposure while amassing a record cash pile of about $382 billion. The Q3 2025 filing marks Google as Berkshire's 10th-largest holding, a notable shift as Buffett eyes selective growth alongside value discipline. Buffett has hinted at missing Google's upside, and with Alphabet's AI and data-center momentum, Berkshire blends cash discipline with growth bets. The note also highlights Nvidia's upcoming Q3 fiscal 2026 earnings, where investors will scrutinize data center demand, GPU sales, and guidance amid AI optimism. Policy risk around chip export controls to China could weigh on sentiment, adding a potential headwind for high-performance GPUs.

November 18, 2025, 11:20 PM EST. Google Play has announced the Best of Play 2025 winners in India, highlighting top achievements in gaming. The crown for Best Game goes to CookieRun India: Running Game, while Best Pick Up and Play also lauds the title. Free Fire Max is named Best Ongoing Game, and Disney Speedstorm wins in the Best Multi-device category. Indian studios shine with Kamala - Horror Exorcism Escape taking Best Indie, and Real Cricket Swipe earning Best Made in India. Other category winners include Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown for Best Story, 8 Pool Fever - Billard City for Best Multiplayer, and Dredge as Best on Play Pass. These winners reflect localisation, cultural relevance and accessibility across devices in India's vibrant gaming scene.

November 18, 2025, 11:18 PM EST. DJI Action 6 redefines the action camera by adding a variable aperture (f/2.0-f/4.0) and a new 1/1.1-inch square sensor with 2.4 μm pixels, delivering strong image quality and natural color in 10-bit 4K. It ships with robust stabilisation, seamless DJI Mic support, and built-in storage, making it a flexible tool for creators, vlogs, and on-set work. However, it's slightly larger and heavier than the Action 5 Pro, incompatible with older waterproof cases, and limited to two wireless transmitters (even with newer Mic 3 features). Priced at AUD$669 (Standard) or AUD$839 (Adventure), with a slate of in-house accessories. Compared with the GoPro HERO13 Black and the Osmo Action 5 Pro, the Action 6 stands out for versatility despite premium pricing.