November 17, 2025, 10:24 AM EST. Samsung is expanding its November 2025 security patch across more devices, including the Galaxy M56, M17, F17, and the Galaxy Tab S11 series. In India, these devices receive firmware builds M566BXXS4BYK2, M176BXXS3BYJ1, and E176BXXS3BYJ1, respectively, focusing on security improvements with no new features. The patch also reaches the Tab S11 in South Korea (X930XXS3AYJ3), with a global/US rollout planned soon. The update addresses 45 vulnerabilities from Samsung, Google, and partners, including an out-of-bounds write in the fingerprint trustlet and insecure USB defaults. Check for updates via Settings > Software update > Download and install. Flagship devices like the Galaxy S25, Z Fold 7, and Z Flip 7 remain on older patches for now.
November 17, 2025, 10:22 AM EST. Samsung is rolling out a new security update for the Galaxy S24 lineup, including the Galaxy S24, S24+, S24 Ultra, and S24 FE. The patch, rolling out initially in South Korea, carries firmware version CYK2 and weighs about 300 MB. It focuses on security fixes from the November 2025 security patch, addressing around three dozen vulnerabilities across Android and Samsung software; some flaws affect devices powered by the Exynos 2400. The update sits on top of One UI 8 (Android 16). Samsung confirms that One UI 8.5 is in development and expected for the 2024 flagship series in the first half of next year. To install, go to Settings > Software update on your phone.
November 17, 2025, 10:20 AM EST. Apple appears set to double down on its flagship product by adopting a faster, more staggered iPhone release cadence. Based on Mark Gurman's round-up, the 2025 plan centers on four annual iPhones, but by 2026 Apple reportedly shifts to three fall releases-the iPhone 18 Pro, Pro Max, and a foldable variant-followed by a spring 2027 lineup that could include the iPhone 18, 18e, and possibly a new iPhone Air. The bigger shake-up may include a bezel-less, curved-screen iPhone 20 in 2027. Apple's aim is to smooth revenue across the year and reduce cannibalization between premium and budget models, while introducing a new form factor and features that could reshape consumer behavior around streaming and screen experiences.
November 17, 2025, 10:18 AM EST. Two quantum-computing leaders could offer outsized upside for patient investors. IonQ represents the swing-for-the-fence pick: a trapped-ion platform aiming for 100-256+ physical qubits this year and up to 2 million qubits by 2030, plus growth in quantum networking and security. Alphabet provides a more conservative path through its Google Quantum AI unit, which has delivered milestone results with the Sycamore processor and ongoing qubit-error reductions. The story emphasizes that no stock is a slam dunk, but owning leaders in a nascent, high-potential field could yield meaningful gains as hardware and software ecosystems mature. Investors should assess execution risk, valuation, and long-term milestones.
November 17, 2025, 10:16 AM EST. Nvidia's Blackwell GB300 chips will power GMI Cloud's new $500 million AI data_center in Taiwan, slated to open by March 2026. The facility will house about 7,000 GPUs across 96 racks, delivering nearly 2 million tokens per second of compute with an estimated 16 MW power draw. GMI Cloud CEO Alex Yeh calls Taiwan a strategic asset for local AI development, noting near-full GPU utilization and broader expansion plans, including a 50 MW U.S. data center. The project extends Nvidia's global AI footprint-following deployments in Saudi Arabia and South Korea-and highlights rising demand for advanced compute from enterprises and model developers.