China launches Yaogan-46 into GTO en route to GEO as India deploys record-mass comms satellite
November 3, 2025, 6:32 AM EST. China deployed the Yaogan-46 payload on a Long March 7A from Wenchang, aiming for a geosynchronous transfer orbit (GTO) with a view to maneuver into the geostationary orbit (GEO). Developed by CAST, Yaogan-46 is described for disaster prevention, land resource surveys, water management and meteorology, though the Yaogan series is widely viewed as part of China's military reconnaissance constellation. The launch marks the fifth Long March 7-series flight this year, part of CASC/CALT's push to raise cadence. In parallel, India lofted its heaviest-ever communications satellite, underscoring growing activity in high-mass payloads across the region. Yaogan-45 previously reached MEO, illustrating diverse mission profiles for the same launcher.
RedMagic Astra Review: Compact Power, Serious Gaming Performance
November 3, 2025, 6:30 AM EST.RedMagic Astra defies the usual gaming-tablet cliché by feeling quietly confident rather than loud. In daily use, the 16GB RAM/512GB model proves portability and power can coexist. Design is understated premium: aluminum frame, 6.9mm thickness, sharp bezels, and a back glass window that hints at gaming DNA-without shouting. The 9.06-inch OLED panel is stunning: 2400×1504, 165Hz, 1600 nits, with vibrant yet balanced colors and a blistering 2000Hz touch sampling that makes every tap feel instant. Battery life is solid, and performance remains strong in modern titles. The main caveat is the absence of an SD card slot, which hurts expandability, and adaptive brightness can overreact in dim rooms. Overall, Astra nails the balance between portability, performance, and polish in 2025.
Tesla Launches 'Tesla Ride' to Demo FSD (Full Self-Driving) Across the United States
November 3, 2025, 6:28 AM EST. Tesla is rolling out a new program, 'Tesla Ride,' to let non-owners experience its Full Self-Driving (FSD) – now offered in Supervised mode – firsthand. The free ride service sends a Tesla vehicle and a support team to a participant's location to navigate a trip using Autopilot FSD technology. Invitations reportedly went out by email across the United States, highlighting a hands-on way to see how the system performs beyond video demos. Tesla says the program can boost awareness of its AI-driven software and demonstrate how Teslas function as daily drivers and long-distance cruisers. In addition to FSD, the cars offer safety features, in-car entertainment, and energy savings. The initiative could help demystify self-driving tech for the broader public.
EU CO2M Satellites to Deliver Global Emission Maps at 2 km Resolution
November 3, 2025, 6:26 AM EST. Empa simulations helped the EU justify a third CO2M satellite in the Copernicus program, boosting global coverage to every 3.5 days and delivering 2 km resolution greenhouse gas maps for CO2 and CH4. The mission, built by ESA and operated by EUMETSAT, will quantify emissions from countries, cities, or power plants by combining CO2 and NO2 measurements to distinguish human sources from natural ones. Real-world data from Sentinel-5P and its TROPOMI instrument validate the approach, showing plumes from large plants and aligning with official reports. Beyond Europe and North America, the project expands coverage through the CORSO dataset of major emitters, enabling more accurate, location-specific emission accounting.
AI can predict opioid relapse from smartphone data with real-time monitoring
November 3, 2025, 6:20 AM EST. Over six months, more than 60 people in medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorder answered smartphone surveys three times daily. Deep learning models analyzed responses and accurately forecasted next-day relapse risk and likelihood of continuing treatment. Funded by the NIH, the study found real-time monitoring with AI could serve as a strong predictive tool and early-warning system for clinicians and recovery supports. Key predictors included past-hour substance use, exposure to drugs, mood, self-regulation, and social/environmental contexts. The researchers say this approach could enable proactive, personalized interventions without replacing human therapists. The work highlights growing AI use in addiction treatment and related efforts, including AI-driven referrals and recovery supports, while noting ethical and implementation considerations.
Turkey's Fergani Space launches second domestically developed satellite, advancing Uluğ Bey GPS
November 3, 2025, 6:16 AM EST. Türkiye's Fergani Space Technologies, founded by Selçuk Bayraktar, today launched its second domestically developed satellite, FGN-100-d2, as part of a growing constellation. The 104-kg satellite was lifted into orbit from Cape Canaveral aboard SpaceX's Bandwagon-4 mission and began transmitting telemetry about 74 minutes after liftoff. It follows the first satellite, FGN-100-d1, launched Jan. 14, 2025 from Vandenberg via SpaceX Transporter-12. Bayraktar and team monitored the mission from the Özdemir Bayraktar National Technology Center in Istanbul. Fergani says the deployment advances the Uluğ Bey Global Positioning System, describing the craft as a 100-kg class satellite developed entirely through national engineering capabilities. The milestone underscores Turkey's growing private-sector space ambitions and its collaboration with SpaceX.
Trump Says He'll Allow China-Nvidia Deals Except For the Most Advanced Blackwell Chips
November 3, 2025, 6:14 AM EST. During a CBS '60 Minutes' interview, President Trump said he would allow some Nvidia deals with China but would bar the most advanced AI chips-the Blackwell line-from sale abroad. He described Nvidia as the world leader in AI hardware and said the U.S. would act as an arbiter while letting Beijing deal with the company. Markets ticked up slightly as traders weighed potential export controls. The remarks echo prior signals that restrictions would target the most advanced gear, even as discussions about licensing and country-by-country sales proceed, with Jensen Huang noted as a key figure in whether Nvidia can export to China in the future.
3 Stocks Poised to Skyrocket by Year-End 2025: Nvidia, TSMC, and Amazon
November 3, 2025, 6:06 AM EST. Analysts expect three tech leaders to rally into year-end: Nvidia, TSMC, and Amazon. The piece cites Nvidia's AI-driven growth, with $500 billion in orders for data-center GPUs through 2026 and roughly $165 billion in trailing revenue, suggesting investors view it as a halo stock. TSMC stands to benefit from Nvidia's demand and advances in 2nm chip technology that promise 25-30% power savings, boosting client spending. Amazon is highlighted as a beneficiary of the AI and cloud epicenters driving tech stock momentum. The article argues these names are attractive buys now, positioned for upside into 2025 end and into 2026.
Goldman Sachs CEO: AI job fears won't derail the economy; adaptation ahead
November 3, 2025, 6:02 AM EST. Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon argues that the AI-driven layoff wave is not a new apocalypse, but a transformation. He points to a long history of disruption and says the economy is nimble enough to create new jobs as technology advances. A Goldman Sachs survey shows AI adoption among bankers rising-about 37% using it for regular production, expected to reach 50% next year and 74% within three years. He notes AI's rapid capabilities-from research to content creation and fraud detection-will accelerate deployment, even if short-term disruption is higher. The piece also highlights recent staff reductions at Meta, YouTube, and Amazon, and OpenAI's high-growth trajectory as context for the broader policy debate on jobs and automation.
From Hedge Fund to AI Startup: How a Balyasny Alum Is Automating Banking Tasks
November 3, 2025, 6:00 AM EST. Former hedge fund manager at Balyasny turned founder of an AI startup, I'm focused on helping bankers reclaim time by cutting out repetitive tasks. The move blends high-stakes finance experience with practical automation tools designed to speed up dealmaking, risk checks, and reporting. By translating complex trading workflows into intelligent software, we aim to reduce manual toil, increase accuracy, and free teams to focus on higher-value work. This story shows how fintech and AI converge to reinvent finance operations, from due diligence to compliance, turning years of market insight into scalable solutions that cut costs and boost productivity.
4 Indicted With Detention Over Samsung SDI EV Battery Tech Leak
November 3, 2025, 5:58 AM EST. Prosecutors in Suwon indicted 15 individuals and entities for stealing and leaking Samsung SDI's EV battery technology, including core state-protected designs, to foreign companies. Four suspects, led by the head of a company, were indicted with physical detention on charges under the industrial technology protection law and the unfair competition prevention law. Eleven others were indicted without detention. The group allegedly siphoned design models for battery components-such as rectangular aluminum cans for prismatic cells and cap assembly parts-to use in business ventures and leaked data to battery firms in Vietnam and China. Authorities say the crime involved information obtained via a Samsung SDI subcontractor. The probe, prompted by the National Intelligence Service, used search operations and digital evidence to prevent exports of the leaked tech.
DJI Osmo Action 6 to launch November 19 at $329, with 1/1.1-inch sensor and 8K HDR
November 3, 2025, 5:28 AM EST. DJI is tipped to launch the Osmo Action 6 on November 19, priced at US$329. The camera features a 1/1.1-inch stacked CMOS sensor co-developed with Sony, and a variable aperture F2.0-F4.0, plus up to four hours of battery life. Compared with the Action 5 Pro's 1/1.3-inch sensor, the new model offers a ~40% larger photosensitive area for better low-light performance and dynamic range. It supports 8K/30fps HDR and ProRes video, 5.3K/60fps, and 4K/120fps, with improved RockSteady 4.0 stabilization, IP68 durability, and 20 m waterproofing. The base version is expected to start around RMB 2,334.
South Korea Concludes 425 Project with Final Spy Satellite Launch
November 3, 2025, 5:26 AM EST. South Korea has completed the 425 Project by launching its fifth and final military reconnaissance satellite, building an independent space-based surveillance network over the Korean Peninsula. The satellite, No. 5, was launched on a SpaceX Falcon 9 from Cape Canaveral and entered orbit, establishing ground communication soon after separation. The constellation deploys one EO/IR and four SAR satellites to provide round-the-clock monitoring with two-hour intervals for detecting North Korean provocations. With a SAR resolution near 30 cm per pixel, it can observe missile sites and troop movements under any weather. Partners include Thales Alenia Space, Korea Aerospace Industries, and Hanwha Systems under DAPA. Seoul also plans 50-60 additional small satellites by 2030 to expand self-reliant defense and space operations.
Ayaneo's First Gaming Smartphone Teased: India Availability Still Uncertain
November 3, 2025, 5:14 AM EST. AYANEO has teased its first gaming smartphone, billed as a mobile phone truly made for gamers with the soul of a handheld. The AYANEO Phone reportedly focuses on performance and built-in physical controls, with a teaser showing a rectangular device, dual rear cameras, and hints of shoulder buttons. A slide-out gamepad remains unconfirmed after earlier cryptic hints. While most details are scarce, a launch in India hasn't been confirmed, and global availability (including the US) is still unclear. The device is expected to run Android and aim to differentiate itself from rivals like RedMagic, but concrete specifications, pricing, and release timelines are not yet known. More teasers are anticipated as AYANEO teases what could be a new direction for gaming phones.
Google Wallet's Express Transit Card lets you pay for transit with a tap, no unlock
November 3, 2025, 5:12 AM EST. Google Wallet is getting closer to rivaling Apple Pay and Samsung Wallet with a new Express Transit Card feature. A teardown of the latest app suggests you'll be able to set a default transit card (a debit or credit card) for fast, tap-and-pay rides on buses and subways. Once activated, you can pay without unlocking your phone or entering a PIN. The update aims to streamline commuting by letting you simply tap the terminal and go, solving the hassle of switching cards mid-ride. While not yet released, the feature aligns Wallet with rival systems that already offer instant transit payments, and could roll out soon with other Wallet improvements such as real-time flight and train updates in Android 16.
Satellite data transforming climate action: from Earth observation to policy decisions
November 3, 2025, 5:10 AM EST. Satellite data is transforming how we monitor and respond to climate change. Through advanced Earth observation and real-time monitoring, satellites provide a global view of environmental shifts-tracking deforestation, greenhouse gas emissions, sea-surface temperatures, and ice melt. This rich data supports scientists and policymakers in assessing vulnerabilities, forecasting extreme events, and crafting targeted mitigation and adaptation strategies. The full potential extends beyond current applications, enabling proactive conservation, precision climate finance, and international collaboration. By integrating diverse orbital sensors and AI-driven analytics, the data workflow-from collection to actionable insights-helps communities prepare for and withstand climate impacts. As the technology evolves, new solutions could improve forest monitoring, agriculture, urban resilience, and resource management on a planetary scale.
Xage Security and NVIDIA Collaborate to Deliver Lightning-Fast Zero-Trust Security for AI Factories and Critical Infrastructure
November 3, 2025, 5:04 AM EST. Xage Security announced the integration of its Xage Fabric Platform with NVIDIA's BlueField DPU, delivering advanced Zero Trust security for AI factories and critical infrastructure. Harnessing BlueField-3's hardware acceleration, the solution scales identity-based access controls across large data centers, enabling a complete, closed-loop security architecture for humans, systems, AI models, and agents. The integration enables least-privilege, role-based segmentation at line rate on BlueField to prevent privilege escalation and data leakage, and enforces policy-driven privilege deescalation as agents evolve. Xage's dynamic access control governs data flows between agents and models in real time, even as AI systems self-modify. The approach also safeguards workload separation, preventing lateral movement and protecting datasets, workloads, and models within a hardware-accelerated, secure foundation.
The right place for AI companions in mental health care
November 3, 2025, 5:00 AM EST.AI companions are increasingly used to draft letters, ease stress, rehearse conversations, and offer company. Some studies show teens using AI, with Replika millions of users forming emotional ties. The piece argues these tools become prosthetic relationships that can support the emotional and cognitive work of intimacy, not replace it. It raises policy questions: should machine-led bonds be recognized as legitimate supports for people who struggle with connection due to biology, trauma, or treatment limits? Loneliness is a health risk on par with smoking; for many, the root issue is difficulty interpreting or tolerating social contact. The author, a long-time psychotherapist, notes care systems are labor-intensive and limited, proposing AI-enabled supports to bridge gaps, while emphasizing human connection remains best.
AI for medical coding helps Med First expand from 27 to about 40 clinics
November 3, 2025, 4:58 AM EST. Med First, a for-profit primary and urgent care chain serving 220,000+ patients, started using artificial intelligence to code visits alongside doctors. The AI, working in parallel with traditional coding, yielded an average of 6% more revenue per visit. The extra revenue is helping fund expansion from 27 clinics toward about 40, improve services, and keep clinics open longer, benefiting rural communities in North and South Carolina. While not the sole driver, this AI in healthcare example shows how medical coding automation can boost operational margins and support clinic expansion.
Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra: $349 Off at Walmart makes it a top pick for budget-conscious shoppers
November 3, 2025, 4:56 AM EST. Save $349 on the Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra at Walmart in a flash deal on the 256GB model, dropping from $1,099 to $749.99. This high-end tablet still packs a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor, 12GB RAM, and a stunning 14.6-inch AMOLED display with HDR and a 16:10 aspect ratio, ideal for streaming and multitasking. The 11,200 mAh battery delivers all-day use, and the S Pen ships in the box, adding extra value. While the device may no longer be Samsung's flagship, the combination of performance and the current discount makes it a strong buy for those who don't want to overspend. Act fast, as this flash deal has been available for weeks and could expire soon.
South Korea Launches Fifth Military Reconnaissance Satellite, Finishing Space-Based Surveillance Network
November 3, 2025, 4:54 AM EST. South Korea has placed its fifth and final military reconnaissance satellite into orbit, completing a multiyear effort to build an independent, space-based surveillance network to monitor North Korea around the clock. The synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellite was launched on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. Liftoff occurred at 2:09 p.m. Seoul time (1:09 a.m. local). The Defense Ministry and DAPA confirmed the mission in a joint statement.
Samsung and Nvidia partner on AI megafactory to transform semiconductor manufacturing
November 3, 2025, 4:38 AM EST. Samsung Electronics has outlined plans for an AI megafactory with Nvidia, embedding AI across its semiconductor production. The facility will deploy more than 50,000 GPUs to advance design, process management, equipment operations and quality assurance with real-time analytics. It aims to scale across Samsung's global network using Nvidia accelerated computing and digital twin technology via Omniverse for simulating fabrication, anomaly detection and predictive maintenance before deployment. Sites include Samsung's Taylor, Texas, facility, as part of a broader rollout. The effort includes GPU-accelerated EDA tools for next-gen design and leverages Samsung's AI models built on Nvidia Megatron. Robotics platforms such as RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell and Jetson Thor will connect virtual simulations with real-world operations for safer, smarter automation.
Hanwha Systems delivers final SAR payload to complete Korea's 425 Reconnaissance Satellite constellation
November 3, 2025, 4:32 AM EST. Hanwha Systems has delivered the final SAR payload for Korea's 425 Reconnaissance Satellite program, completing the country's first fully domestic electro-optical and SAR surveillance constellation. The fifth SAR satellite, following satellites No. 2-4, is designed for all-weather, day-and-night imagery and high-speed data links that enable four to six observations per day over the Korean Peninsula. Unlike earlier missions, the fifth satellite features fully domestic assembly, integration, and testing of the SAR payload and key electronics, advancing Korea's independent reconnaissance capability. The program is led by DAPA and developed with ADD, with Hanwha's contribution focusing on payload production and data-link systems, underscoring progress in national security and the competitiveness of Korea's space industry.
3 Apple settings to disable for longer iPhone battery life – quick guide
November 3, 2025, 4:30 AM EST. This piece explains why iPhone batteries drain and highlights four common culprits: Background App Refresh, Auto-Brightness, Reduce Motion, and Raise to Wake. It provides quick steps to disable or adjust these features: Settings → General → Background App Refresh; Settings → Accessibility → Display & Text Size (turn off Auto-Brightness); Settings → Accessibility → Motion (enable Reduce Motion); Settings → Display & Brightness (turn off Raise to Wake). With these tweaks, you can extend battery life, keep your iPhone cooler, and enjoy steadier performance all day.
Maine AI Task Force Releases Final Report With 33 Recommendations Across Economy, Health, Education and Government
November 3, 2025, 4:28 AM EST. MAINE's 21-member Artificial Intelligence Task Force released its final report, laying out 33 recommendations to guide how AI shapes the state's economy, health care, education and public sector. The plan aims to boost innovation and jobs while ensuring safety, privacy and human-centered use. Highlights include expanding AI-related entrepreneurship and cybersecurity support, broadening workforce training, and increasing AI literacy for residents. The report emphasizes using AI to improve rural health care, monitor impacts on staff and students, and keep learning tools aligned with development. Commissioners stressed responsible deployment and state leadership to balance opportunity with safeguards, setting a direction for Maine to leverage AI responsibly and strengthen its economy.
OpenAI's Aardvark: AI Security Agent for Real-Time Code Vetting
November 3, 2025, 4:24 AM EST. OpenAI unveiled a beta of Aardvark, a GPT-5 powered AI security agent that acts as an autonomous security researcher, continuously scanning code to identify and fix vulnerabilities in real time. Unlike fuzzing or static analysis, Aardvark uses LLM-based reasoning to understand code behavior, spot weak points, and propose targeted fixes. It integrates with GitHub and OpenAI Codex, reviews every commit, runs sandboxed tests, and generates annotated patches for human approval. OpenAI says Aardvark already runs across internal and partner codebases with a 92% recall in benchmarks and has responsibly disclosed several CVE-identified vulnerabilities in open source. The company positions Aardvark as a defender-first tool, part of a broader shift to agentic AI for continuous, scalable protection, including pro bono scanning and private beta for accuracy and reporting.
Tesla to buy $2B of ESS batteries from Samsung SDI over 3 years, reports say
November 3, 2025, 4:10 AM EST. Seoul-based Samsung SDI has reportedly agreed to supply more than 3 trillion won ($2.11 billion) worth of ESS batteries to Tesla over three years, according to the Korea Economic Daily citing an industry source. Samsung SDI offered no comment and Tesla did not respond. The report notes that no final decision had been made by either company. If confirmed, the deal would bolster Tesla's energy-storage ambitions and extend the supply relationship with a key battery supplier. The story underscores ongoing EV and energy-storage expansion in Asia's battery market.
WIoT 2025 in Wuxi Highlights AI-IoT Convergence, 50 Projects and 7 Forums
November 3, 2025, 4:08 AM EST. World Internet of Things Exposition (WIoT) 2025 in Wuxi highlighted the AI-IoT convergence accelerating digital transformation across sectors. The opening ceremony launched the Key Laboratory of MEMS Sensor and ASIC Manufacturing Technology and the Industrial Internet Platform Enablement Center, and the event released the Top 10 IoT Trend Insights 2025 and the citywide outcomes of the 5G-Advanced Four-Integration mobility initiative (vehicles, roads, cloud, network). A flagship awards program recognized 50 projects from 800 submissions, including 10 Gold Award winners across tracks such as Smart Sensors, Advanced Communications, and Embodied Intelligence & Intelligent Connected Vehicles. Speakers included Zhang Yaqin. WIoT 2025 emphasized collaboration at the AI-IoT frontier through seven forums and 16 ecosystem events to drive innovation and sustainable growth.
Italy opens price-fixing probe into DJI, Nital amid EU competition concerns
November 3, 2025, 3:58 AM EST. Italy's watchdog, the AGCM, has opened a formal investigation into DJI Europe and its Italian importer Nital on suspected Article 101 TFEU violations. The probe centers on alleged price-fixing and resale price maintenance, with the regulator alleging that the duo monitored retailer prices and sent cease-and-desist letters to those offering discounts on enterprise drones. The AGCM also questions attempts to curb parallel imports and restrict discounting, actions that could constitute a hardcore restriction under EU competition law and invite steep penalties. Inspections were carried out at Nital's offices and multiple resellers. DJI pledged cooperation; Nital has not commented. The case adds to widening regulatory scrutiny of DJI in both Europe and the US, where separate export and security concerns persist.
Google Photos and Google Maps to get gradient, AI-first icons
November 3, 2025, 3:54 AM EST. Google is reportedly preparing new, gradient icons for Google Photos and Google Maps, part of a broader AI-first branding shift that recently touched the Home app. The upcoming designs remove dividing lines in favor of a diffusing gradient that blends Google's four colors. While the Photos icon largely preserves its shape, the Maps pin appears broader with a more curved point. If accurate, the refresh could hint at more apps adopting gradient branding in the near future. The icons were shared with 9to5Google by an anonymous source and haven't rolled out widely yet.
Korea completes 425 Project constellation with fourth SAR satellite launched on SpaceX Falcon 9
November 3, 2025, 3:52 AM EST. Thales Alenia Space leads the Korea 425 Project by delivering a fourth SAR satellite, completing the constellation aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 from Cape Canaveral. In partnership with KAI and HSC for the ADD, the mission features a high-performance radar payload with a large deployable reflector (24 petals) and an active feed array. The ground segment handles data acquisition, storage, and retransmission, while the Attitude and Orbit Control System ensures agile maneuvering of the so-called "dancing satellite." This launch strengthens Thales Alenia Space's role in Earth observation and furthers Korea's space program portfolio, including KOMPSAT-5, GEO-KOMPSAT-2, and KASS and Koreasat.
Evidence of Innate AI Self-Introspection: New Study Sparks Debate Over LLM Self-Analysis
November 3, 2025, 3:36 AM EST. New research hints that generative AI and LLMs may possess an innate ability for self-introspection, potentially analyzing their own internal mechanisms without explicit programming. The finding, if validated, would be a surprising shift for developers and policymakers, raising questions about how machines reason about their own processes and the ethical and societal implications of such meta-awareness. The column reviews what self-introspection would entail for AI, including how internal models, prompts, and logs could be examined to reveal hidden reasoning paths. While intriguing, experts caution that more replication is needed. If confirmed, this capability could influence AI safety, transparency, and the design of future systems and governance.
Tesla to Offer Full Self-Driving Gifting Program: How It Will Work
November 3, 2025, 3:22 AM EST. Tesla is set to launch a Full Self-Driving (FSD)gifting program and explain how the gift process will work. The move coincides with Elon Musk's hints of an imminent FSD demonstration and talk of "crazy technology" that could outshine James Bond cars. The article also revisits the public exchange between Musk and Sam Altman over OpenAI's direction and Altman's Roadster reservation refund. While pricing, eligibility, and transfer rules for the gifting program are not fully disclosed, Musk has suggested a major reveal could come before year's end, potentially alongside a Roadster prototype teased on the Joe Rogan Experience.
When AI is Your Job Interviewer
November 3, 2025, 3:20 AM EST. AI-powered interviews are changing hiring. In this episode of The Indicator from Planet Money, we examine how AI interviewers assess candidates, what they can do better than humans, and where they might fall short. The show includes a sample grilling with an AI recruiter named Anna, and discusses benefits like speed and consistency alongside concerns about bias, privacy, and the need for transparency and human oversight. It also explores the implications for workers and companies as AI plays a bigger role in screening talent.
Oakley Meta Vanguard review: AI running glasses with Garmin and Strava integration
November 3, 2025, 3:08 AM EST. Oakley Meta Vanguard review: displayless AI glasses built for running, cycling and action sports, with deep Garmin and Strava integration. They aim to replace running glasses, open-ear speakers and an action cam in one device, from Meta and EssilorLuxottica. The design is clearly Oakley, with a wraparound visor and a 66g frame that fits under helmets, though there is no prescription option. Hidden open-ear speakers and a five-microphone array handle music, calls and AI interaction, while a right-arm touch panel controls playback. Battery life is about 6h music playback (30h with the case). The 12MP camera shoots stabilized 3K video up to five minutes, plus hyperlapses and 120fps slo-mo. Price starts at £499, positioning them among the most ambitious sport smart glasses yet, with strong audio and fitness-data potential.
stc Group and Telefónica Sign Framework for Advanced Satellite Connectivity Across LEO, MEO, and GEO
November 3, 2025, 3:06 AM EST. stc group and Telefónica Global Solutions sign a framework agreement to develop advanced satellite connectivity services across LEO, MEO, and GEO networks. The collaboration aims to expand scalable, high-speed satellite connectivity for maritime, aviation, emergency services, and remote-area operations, enabling mission-critical connectivity anywhere on land, sea, or air. The partnership will deliver services across Saudi Arabia, the Middle East, and global markets, fueling the region's digital transformation and the global digital economy. Mohammed Alabbadi, Group Chief Carrier & Wholesale Officer of stc, called the move a step to scale communications infrastructure, while Eloy Rodríguez of Telefónica Global Solutions highlighted synergies to deliver innovative, efficient solutions for regional clients.
Is AI the new dot-com bubble? Investors warn of overhype as AI boom fuels markets
November 3, 2025, 2:16 AM EST. The AI surge evokes the dot-com bubble, but some warn that hype may outpace reality. Investors are pouring into AI startups, with OpenAI's scale and Oracle's AI ambition illustrating the money sloshing through the sector. Sam Altman even says investors may be "overexcited" about AI. Yet valuations, while lofty, are not a replica of late-1990s excess, and the CAPE ratio shows optimism still ahead of earnings. The article argues that AI firms are powerful yet must adapt business models to endure, and that regulators and the market should balance enthusiasm with caution about the broader economic impact. The takeaway: momentum is strong, but a sustainability test remains for AI as a technology and as a market phenomenon.
ULA, Firefly, Avio and startups PLD Space, Stoke Space discuss Starship cadence and market competition
November 3, 2025, 1:46 AM EST. At Silicon Valley Space Week, established launch providers ULA, Firefly Aerospace, and Avio SpA, alongside PLD Space and Stoke Space, discussed how to boost launch cadence and compete with SpaceX's Starship. The panel examined diversification, pricing, manufacturing efficiency, and customer demand to scale missions, while evaluating Starship's mass-lift vs. smaller launchers. Each company outlined strategies for risk, certification, and partnerships in a market moving toward reusable, high-volume launches. The discussion highlighted that cadence, cost per kilogram, and reliability will shape winners as Starship redefines the competitive landscape. The article is gated; subscribers can read the full piece.
Karen Hao Warns Against Empires of AI and Their Societal and Environmental Impact
November 3, 2025, 1:34 AM EST. Journalist Karen Hao discussed her investigative reporting on AI and its social and environmental consequences, highlighting her New York Times bestseller Empire of AI: Dreams and Nightmares in Sam Altman's OpenAI. Hao, who leads the Pulitzer Center's AI Spotlight Series, urged universities and the public to scrutinize the industry and avoid letting technology override core goals. She argued for open discussions and experimentation with AI in classrooms, and for curated task-specific models over broad, unchecked automation. Drawing on interviews with more than 250 people, including more than 90 current and former OpenAI staff, Hao noted concerns about the job market, citing a Stanford study showing a 13% employment decline in affected professions. She encouraged students to pursue areas that distinguish them from AI capabilities.
Ovzon Reports Sharp 9M Revenue Rise; EBITDA and EBIT Turn Positive as Backlog Surges; New Loan Frees Up Cash
November 3, 2025, 1:32 AM EST. Ovzon, the Sweden-based satellite operator and terminal maker, says revenue for the first nine months ended Sept. 30 has doubled from a year earlier, with both EBITDA and EBIT moving into profit after losses in the prior year. The backlog climbed to SEK 1.02 billion (~$107.7 million), four times the year-ago level. Management attributed growth to its service offerings for military and public-service agencies, noting optimism after an Oct. 31 investor presentation. A new loan is reported to have freed up cash, supporting ongoing expansion and customer initiatives.
Europe EV Battery Housing Market to Reach US$5.7B by 2032, CAGR 10.5%
November 3, 2025, 1:20 AM EST. Europe's EV Battery Housing market is on track to grow from US$4.0 billion in 2025 to US$5.7 billion by 2032, a 10.5% CAGR through 2025-2032, according to Persistence Market Research. The analysis blends historical data (2019-2024) with forward-looking insights on drivers, challenges, and regulatory shifts shaping the sector. Key catalysts include rising EV production, stricter emission norms, and a push for lightweight, crash-resistant materials such as aluminum and composites, enabling modular and scalable housing architectures. EU policies favor circular economy initiatives and recyclable materials, influencing design and material selection. Germany, the UK, and France are highlighted as growth hubs due to high EV penetration and policy support. The report covers competitive benchmarking, supply chain dynamics, and strategic collaborations between OEMs, battery makers, and material suppliers.
Jordan's DIY battery revival: self-taught mechanics repurpose spent Tesla packs for homes
November 3, 2025, 1:16 AM EST. In Amman, a homeowner powers nearly all his electricity with a homemade energy storage system built from 20 reconditioned Tesla modules and rooftop solar. The project, a hobby for a self-taught engineer, slashes the family's electricity bill and illustrates how spent EV batteries can gain a second life. Jordan's growing fleet of EVs-about 150,000 this year-fuels a burgeoning trade where shops refurbish packs and sell them for home and mobile energy storage. With forecasts of up to 200,000 end-of-life batteries by 2035, the lack of formal recycling channels has spurred an informal sector. Initiatives like C-Hub aim to shape policies for sustainable battery management, while many mechanics learn to repair and recondition on their own due to training gaps.
Blair warns the UK must lead in quantum computing or risk history's judgment
November 3, 2025, 1:14 AM EST. Tony Blair warns the UK risks history's judgment if it falls behind in the quantum computing race, urging a national strategy to convert leadership in research into scale and security. Joined by William Hague, he argues the country must avoid repeating AI's premature ceding of advantage, stressing that merely strong R&D is not enough without the infrastructure and capital for scale. The piece explains how quantum computing leverages superposition and could transform drug design, materials and climate modelling, with potential value cited around $1.3tn across chemicals, life sciences, automotive and finance. Concerns persist that powerful quantum machines could break encryption and threaten national infrastructure. Recent UK spinouts-Oxford Ionics selling to IonQ, PsiQuantum's growth in California-illustrate both risk and opportunity.
Government Shutdown Could Delay Artemis 2 Launch, NASA Officials Warn
November 3, 2025, 12:28 AM EST. Amid a government shutdown, NASA teams and contractors continue work on Artemis 2, but industry officials warn progress could stall as unpaid work strains smaller subcontractors. Kirk Shireman of Lockheed Martin says downstream suppliers may struggle to justify continuing without pay, risking delays to the schedule. While large primes can weather the gap, many small components-valves, screws, electronics-flow to these contractors and could halt if payments stop. Work on Artemis remains under an exemption for national importance, with NASA personnel still on duty unpaid and expecting back pay. A milestone was reached with the complete stacking of the SLS rocket, but funding gaps may push Artemis 2's launch date further into the future.
AYANEO Phone: Handheld-inspired gaming smartphone aimed at redefining mobile play
November 3, 2025, 12:26 AM EST. AYANEO, a cult favorite in PC handhelds, unveils the AYANEO Phone – a device designed to feel like a handheld PC that runs on Android. Rather than a typical gaming phone, it's a hybrid aiming to fuse portable ergonomics with smartphone convenience, potentially docking controllers or magnetic extensions. Key bets include achieving low latency and refined haptics, a triple-camera setup, and an ecosystem that lets users attach accessories without breaking immersion. The brand leans on nostalgia, with retro styling and emulator-like software fronts to stand out in a crowded market. But the concept faces tough headwinds: strong rivals from gaming phones and mainstream flagships, questions about real everyday usability, and whether a niche hybrid can scale to mass adoption.
