Wednesday, November 11, 2026104 stories

Meta’s Santosh Janardhan to leave in 2027 as David Brown takes over

David Brown, who joined Meta from Amazon Web Services earlier this year, will succeed the infrastructure chief in early 2027. Janardhan also serves as co-head of engineering. The transition comes as Meta invests hundreds of billions of dollars in AI and supporting data centers, according to Bloomberg.

  • Janardhan has worked at Meta since 2009, according to Quartz.
  • His departure memo gave no reason for leaving, according to The Economic Times, citing Bloomberg.

Google brings Gemini Live conversations to Apple CarPlay

AI · 13 sources

Drivers can have back-and-forth conversations with the AI assistant through their vehicle's dashboard. According to MacRumors, the rollout spans multiple languages worldwide, and conversations automatically sync from iPhone to CarPlay so users can resume earlier chats. AppleInsider reports that drivers can also ask about unread emails and upcoming appointments.

  • Gemini previously arrived on Android Auto and cars with Google built-in, according to Thurrott.

United Airlines moves to block third-party AI travel agents

AI · 9 sources

The airline cites customer privacy and account-security concerns, along with potential conflicts with FAA and Department of Transportation rules. The restrictions also cover agents accessing customer accounts, according to Bloomberg, while Unite.AI reports that unauthorized agents are barred from servicing travel as well as making purchases.

Google DeepMind launches AlphaGenome 2 to predict DNA effects by cell type

AI · 8 sources

The model predicts how DNA variations affect gene regulation in specific human cell types and states, helping researchers investigate the cellular origins of disease. It is available for non-commercial research, while commercial research access is in private preview, according to Unite.AI, which also reports training on more than 100 million individual cell profiles.

  • Non-commercial access is available through the AlphaGenome API, according to MarkTechPost.

Torus secures $500 million for modular AI computing and battery systems

Magnetar led the financing as the Salt Lake City energy-storage company introduced Foundry, prefabricated units combining batteries and AI computing. The funding will expand its manufacturing operation and support deployments across the United States, according to Unite.AI. The units can use existing power at business and factory sites, The Next Web reports.

  • Foundry units range from 1 to 20 megawatts, according to Quartz.
  • RuntimeWire reports that Torus's Utah factory has grown to nearly 400 workers.

Alex Karp describes himself as a lifelong Democrat after midterm wins

Policy · 5 sources

The Palantir chief executive described himself as a liberal following Democrats’ midterm victories. According to Business Insider, Karp told Politico that Donald Trump mishandled immigration and characterized Palantir’s products as progressive. The Washington Post described his remarks as an apparent departure from his stance during the Trump administration.

Fractile secures $720M Series C as valuation reaches $7B

The London-based startup is developing custom chips for AI, with backing from CapitalG, Lightspeed, Redpoint and British state funds. Its design focuses on memory bandwidth rather than raw computing power as the main constraint on AI performance, according to The Next Web, which attributes the valuation to Financial Times reporting.

  • RuntimeWire reports that Fractile has yet to ship its first chip.

Google introduces Tabletop to create shared planning tools with AI

AI · 9 sources

The Google Labs experiment lets groups turn prompts into interactive tools such as itineraries and polls within shared spaces. Members can edit together in real time, and access is being offered through a waitlist. The Next Web reports that eligibility is limited to adults in the United States.

  • Starter templates provide another way to begin, according to Unite.AI.

Google introduces Gemini Decisions API to score up to 1,000 questions

AI · 5 sources

Powered by Gemini Decision 1, the endpoint returns calibrated probabilities for yes/no, choice and rubric questions rather than prose. It accepts text, images, audio, video and PDFs, with pricing of $0.10 per million input tokens. According to Unite.AI, uses include tool selection, policy checks, model routing and ranking.

  • The API is available through Google AI Studio, according to Unite.AI.

Nabu Casa launches $69 Home Assistant Connect AUX-2 for older electronics

Devices · 4 sources

The device connects older speakers, TVs and other equipment to Home Assistant, extending smart home control to existing hardware. According to Forbes, it supports RS-232 serial control, audio streaming, Bluetooth proxy functionality and Power over Ethernet, providing several ways to integrate legacy equipment into a smart home setup.

Italy’s Poste Targets €600 Million Fund Amid AI Data Center Boom

Poste Italiane SpA launched a co-investment fund targeting €600 million ($665 million) for projects including data centers, expanding its digital infrastructure ambitions following the takeover of Telecom Italia SpA.

AWS releases local cloud emulator with code written entirely by AI agents

Software · 4 sources

The free tool lets developers test applications on their own machines rather than in the cloud. GeekWire reports that it simulates more than 200 AWS services and that agents maintain it without engineer code review. AWS says the open-source emulator uses Rust and supports the same CLI and SDK commands as its cloud services.

  • Agents test the emulator against real AWS behavior and fix discrepancies.

YMTC targets Shanghai stock market listing in early 2027

Yangtze Memory Technologies Co. is China's largest NAND flash memory maker, according to Bloomberg, which cites people familiar with its listing plans. The company aims to raise 33 billion yuan, or $4.9 billion, Quartz reports, citing Bloomberg, with the offering potentially arriving in the first quarter of 2027.

Helsing introduces Clarity AI platform for military targeting

AI · 4 sources

The German company's software helps military units process battlefield data, adding a European competitor to Palantir. According to The Next Web, Clarity turns drone, satellite and sensor data into targets, and Helsing says it develops the platform in Europe under European control. The Financial Times reports that governments are seeking domestic alternatives to US defence technology.

Apple adds guest voting and floating emoji to Invites

Software · 3 sources

Hosts can ask guests to vote on event details, including food choices, activities and party themes. A separate effect lets emoji float across an invitation to match the occasion. According to MacRumors, the iPhone app launched in February 2025 for organizing events such as birthdays and baby showers.

  • The update is available in the App Store, according to AppleInsider.

ByteDance reportedly targets coming weeks for Muse-style AI assistant

AI · 6 sources

The planned assistant would resemble Meta’s Muse as ByteDance seeks to compete with leading US AI developers. Co-founder Zhang Yiming told AI staff that matching Anthropic and OpenAI at the cutting edge would take until at least 2029 or 2030, according to Quartz’s account of the plans.

  • Bloomberg says the assistant would build on ByteDance’s lead in AI video.

IBM targets 2027 for a quantum system combining two 520-qubit chips

The planned Nighthawk r3 processor is designed to execute 10,000 quantum operations across 520 qubits, supporting larger computations. Customers report speedups of up to 19 times on the current Nighthawk chip, according to The Next Web. DigiTimes reports that IBM also plans to integrate quantum machines with classical computing resources.

  • Users have run 34 billion circuits on Nighthawk r2, according to RuntimeWire.

Thai officials discuss politicians' spyware warnings with Apple

Security · 4 sources

Politicians and others in Thailand received warnings that they may have been targeted by mercenary spyware. The notifications were part of a global alert covering people in 99 countries, according to Bloomberg. Minister Chaichanok Chidchob said an alert does not mean a device was compromised, Quartz reported.

  • AppleInsider says the meetings aimed to strengthen security.

Mozilla suspends Firefox VPN's 50GB monthly cap until January 2027

Software · 3 sources

Unlimited data will remain available through January 31, 2027, including in Canada. According to TechSpot, the free service requires a Mozilla account and is available on desktop and Android in supported regions, where it hides users' IP addresses, helps prevent tracking and adds privacy on public Wi-Fi.

  • PCMag reports that Mozilla describes the temporary offer as a holiday gift.

OpenAI will replace ChatGPT's older voice modes with GPT-Live

AI · 4 sources

Standard and Advanced voice modes will be retired on December 11, leaving Live as ChatGPT's only voice option, according to TechRadar. The change has drawn objections from some users, while Neowin reports that OpenAI is bringing its conversational voice experiences together under the newer full-duplex GPT-Live model.

Edelbyte secures $70 million for data analytics built for AI agents

AI · 5 sources

Founded by former Microsoft engineers, the startup has launched a data analytics platform aimed at AI agents. Sequoia Capital and Quiet Capital led its two funding rounds, with Greenoaks and Swish Ventures participating. The company says it already serves Fortune 500 customers, according to CTech.

  • CTech reports a $25 million seed round followed by a $45 million Series A.

Henry Cavill releases Mustache Protocol game built on Googlebook

Software · 3 sources

Google says the project supports Movember and aims to raise $500,000 for men's health. According to Android Authority, the game involves stopping rogue CGI artists from erasing mustaches. Its release follows an earlier tease ahead of launch, according to a report from 9to5Google.

EU proposes Digital Fairness Act to curb manipulative app design

Policy · 3 sources

The proposed rules would ban loot boxes for minors and target online practices that push users into spending more. Every online subscription would need a termination button, according to The Next Web, while Wired reports that users could turn off winning streaks and influencers would have to disclose paid promotions.

  • The Next Web reports the proposal would replace the 2005 Unfair Commercial Practices Directive.

Baird downgrades Nvidia as concerns grow over CEO Jensen Huang

Baird lowered its Nvidia price target from $500 to $200, while Morgan Stanley removed the chipmaker as a top pick, according to Quartz. Bloomberg reports that an investigation involving Chief Executive Jensen Huang is raising doubts on Wall Street about the artificial intelligence chipmaker's prospects.

Attackers exploit AntiFox AI platform to steal AWS credentials

Security · 4 sources

Attackers are using Alibaba Cloud systems to host AntiFox, an open-source agentic penetration testing platform, in attacks targeting web services and AWS environments. According to The Hacker News, the campaign also involved moving laterally within compromised environments after credentials were stolen, extending the intrusions beyond their initial access.

  • According to Security Affairs, Arctic Wolf observed attacks targeting IIS servers and AWS accounts.

Some iPhone Duo buyers return their phones after early use

Devices · 3 sources

The Verge reports that some owners are dissatisfied with their new phones, while 9to5Mac says the extent of returns remains unclear. AppleInsider's photography review finds the camera system capable but says it struggles in extreme low light and lacks some advantages available on Apple's pro iPhones.

  • According to 9to5Mac, Apple announced the iPhone Duo in September.

Roku exits smart home device sales to focus on streaming

Devices · 5 sources

The products being dropped include video doorbells and a home monitoring system, according to Engadget. RuntimeWire reports that the move comes five days after Fox completed its $22 billion takeover, with only two smart home products still in stock and Roku saying its platform reaches more than 100 million households.

Alphabet turns to Hong Kong and Singapore for bond sale

AI · 3 sources

The offering is Alphabet’s first in Hong Kong and Singapore dollars. According to Bloomberg, the company has begun marketing the bonds to gauge investor interest as businesses focused on artificial intelligence face increasing market volatility, putting the sale against a backdrop of heightened scrutiny for AI companies.

Attackers exploit flaws in Cisco BroadWorks and Openwave software

Security · 3 sources

CISA warned Tuesday that attackers are exploiting vulnerabilities affecting Cisco BroadWorks and Openwave Messaging Webtop Media Transcoder. The flaws can expose sensitive information, including configuration data, according to SecurityWeek. The Hacker News reports that patches are available and that CISA added both vulnerabilities to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

  • SecurityWeek identifies the flaws as CVE-2026-111793 and CVE-2026-20320.

Databricks updates Genie to handle ongoing enterprise assignments

AI · 2 sources

The assistant can run scheduled or event-triggered jobs, seek missing information and manage multiple assignments while users control approval requirements, according to Unite.AI. TechCrunch reports that Databricks CEO Ali Ghodsi uses the revised agent to learn about problems employees may be reluctant to tell him about directly.

  • Databricks says thousands of customers use Genie in production, according to Unite.AI.

Supplier claims role in Apple's rumored AI glasses and smart earphones

Devices · 3 sources

Quick Intelligent Equipment referenced involvement in Apple projects during its quarterly earnings briefing, according to a Securities Times report cited by MacRumors. The remarks may concern rumored smart glasses and camera-equipped AirPods. MacRumors reports that the supplier expects those projects could increase demand for its machine vision inspection equipment.

  • Apple wants thin and light smart glasses, according to AppleInsider.

Apple employee arrested after fatal collision near Apple Park

Policy · 2 sources

The reports describe different charges against Eric Chen Su: MacRumors reports suspicion of gross vehicular manslaughter, while AppleInsider reports a murder charge. AppleInsider says a toddler died and alleges Su drove at around 100 miles per hour before striking a vehicle stopped ahead of him near the Apple Park Visitor Center.

  • MacRumors places the collision near North Tantau Avenue and Pruneridge Avenue.

Serve Robotics opens developer access to 2,000 delivery robots

Software · 2 sources

The AV Delivery Developer Portal lets independent businesses, software developers and autonomous AI agents request deliveries. According to Unite.AI, it provides a public API and a testing sandbox that does not dispatch real robots, replacing an arrangement in which access to the fleet was limited to third-party delivery partners.

  • Unite.AI reports that the portal launched on November 11, 2026.

Kraft Group proposes $16 billion data center development in Sutton

The proposed Massachusetts campus would comprise 10 buildings and draw about 900 megawatts. Data Center Dynamics reports that construction would expand from two initial buildings to ten by 2033. All six residents who spoke at a town meeting opposed the proposal, according to Quartz's account of the meeting.

SpaceX plans $24 billion computing project in Starbase, Texas

The project would combine a natural-gas plant with a supercomputing facility at the company’s rocket launch site, according to Data Center Dynamics. Starbase is set to vote on the proposed data center, Tom’s Hardware reports, adding that the company town may not offer the regulatory environment Elon Musk had anticipated.

Jack Selby warns Anthropic IPO could trigger an AI market downturn

AI · 2 sources

The Copper Sky venture capital chief identified Anthropic's public offering as a possible catalyst for a broader reversal in AI investments. According to Quartz, his warning concerns both a weak offering and subsequent lockup expirations, which he said could put pressure on the AI trade.

Dbrand introduces $35 Pulse Band for Google's Fitbit Air lineup

Devices · 4 sources

The Pulse Band is the first official third-party strap for Fitbit Air. Android Authority reports that it is listed on the Google Store at $35. According to 9to5Google, Dbrand says it was asked to develop another strap option for the device, resulting in a design described as rugged and modern.

Koodo partners with Glow for 36-month phone financing

Devices · 2 sources

The wireless provider is using an outside financing partner rather than offering its own service to new and existing customers, according to MobileSyrup. Eligible customers can finance phones with interest and no down payment, while receiving a bill separate from the Tab, iPhone in Canada reports.

  • Koodo is a Telus flanker brand, according to MobileSyrup.

Ninth Circuit rejects SpaceX request to send harassment case to arbitration

Policy · 3 sources

The case involves eight former workers, according to The New York Times, and SpaceX argued it should be resolved through arbitration rather than in court. According to Courthouse News Service, the divided panel rejected the company's argument that sexual harassment claims must meet federal pleading standards to avoid arbitration.

  • This was SpaceX's second attempt to move the case out of court, according to Gizmodo.

LinkedIn tests labels identifying repeat profile visitors

Software · 2 sources

Some LinkedIn users have noticed a new frequent viewer label showing who repeatedly visits their profiles, according to Wired. Premium subscribers can already see who has viewed their profile, Social Media Today reports, while the feature being tested could add information about how often someone returns.

Plurai secures $13 million for AI agent testing platform

AI · 3 sources

Team8 led the seed round for a company applying autonomous-driving testing techniques to enterprise AI agents. The platform simulates thousands of scenarios, finds failures and automatically improves agents before customer use, according to CTech. Unite.AI reports that the platform is now generally available, with a free tier.

  • RuntimeWire identifies the co-founders as Ilan Kadar and Elad Levi.

Meta and TikTok join Google's opposition to Indonesia copyright changes

Policy · 2 sources

The companies argued against the revisions at a parliamentary hearing on Wednesday, according to The Next Web, citing Reuters. The bill would require platforms to pay publishers for displaying news, that report says. If passed, Indonesia could become Southeast Asia's first country to include AI in its copyright law.

Josh Hawley calls for nationwide pause on data center construction

Policy · 2 sources

Missouri Sen. Josh Hawley is joining progressive Democrats seeking a construction pause until Congress guarantees taxpayers will not face higher utility bills, according to Politico. Gizmodo reports that he wants Senate Republicans to make a nationwide moratorium one of their priorities over the next six weeks.

Microsoft researchers plant AI backdoors in fewer than 10 dormant neurons

Security · 4 sources

The altered models behave normally until a specific trigger makes them produce malicious commands. According to The Hacker News, the technique requires access to model weights but no retraining, and an agent could run those commands with its own permissions. Cyber Security News calls the method Lazarus and says Claude Code helped uncover it.

AI sales startup Rox secures $100 million at a $1.3 billion valuation

AI · 2 sources

General Catalyst and March Capital co-led the Series B financing, according to Unite.AI, which cites Reuters. The report says existing investors Sequoia Capital and Factory joined new backers Databricks Ventures and Prosperity7 Ventures, as the San Francisco startup prepares to expand its AI research and reach more enterprise customers.

  • Fortune describes Rox as a challenger to Salesforce.

eMudhra withdraws eight additional intermediate CA certificates

Security · 4 sources

The latest revocations follow an investigation into improper private-key handling during certificate generation. The affected keys were not weak, but eMudhra could not demonstrate that they had been handled according to its rules, Cyber Security News reports. That publisher puts the total number of revoked intermediate CAs at 16.

Maersk confirms legacy system breach as WhiteArmor seeks $5 million

Security · 5 sources

The shipping company said an attacker accessed and extracted data from a local legacy system inherited through an earlier acquisition. WhiteArmor claims it stole 100GB of data, according to Security Affairs, though the reports give differing figures for the amount the group says it took.

  • Maersk is a Danish shipping and logistics company.

Sony surpasses 100 million PS5 shipments six years after launch

Devices · 4 sources

The console remains behind the PS4 and original PlayStation in lifetime sales, but ahead of the PS3, according to TechSpot. Sony also says Grand Theft Auto 6 has become the most preordered game in PlayStation Store history, according to PCMag, as players prepare for its release.

  • TechSpot puts original PlayStation sales at 102.4 million units and PS3 sales at 87.4 million.

Huawei sets November 20 unveiling for Osta smartphone brand

Devices · 3 sources

The new brand is called Xingmang in Chinese, and Huawei consumer business chairman Richard Yu has confirmed its introduction. Yu also confirmed Osta O1 Pro as the name of one of the first two phones in the series, according to GSMArena, offering an early detail about the planned lineup.

  • The launch comes six years after Huawei spun off Honor, according to the South China Morning Post.

Chris McDonald urges Britain to use NHS data for AI development

AI · 2 sources

Britain has a strategic advantage in bringing together its life sciences and AI industries, minister Chris McDonald told the Financial Times, arguing for using NHS data to support AI. Separately, Sifted examined which companies could take Palantir’s place in the NHS, looking at potential alternatives.

ElevenLabs adds business model tuning and ElevenAI workplace app

AI · 2 sources

Businesses will be able to fine-tune AI models using data from their customer conversations, alongside a new partner program. The Next Web reports that ElevenAI has opened early access and takes meeting notes. According to Unite.AI, customization covers selected open-source language models and ElevenLabs' own voice models.

  • ElevenLabs also launched a marketplace and expanded its Nvidia deal, according to The Next Web.

AWS releases UAEF to evaluate AI agents across frameworks

AI · 2 sources

The open-source tool assesses agents using 36 measures and supports comparisons across different agent frameworks. According to Unite.AI, supported frameworks include LangGraph, LangChain, Strands Agents and Amazon Bedrock AgentCore. The Next Web reports that UAEF also identifies when changes to prompts or models make an agent perform worse.

  • UAEF uses an Apache-2.0 license, according to Unite.AI.
  • Its metrics span seven dimensions, according to Unite.AI.

SwitchBot releases Curtain Track 4 retrofit motor starting at $109.99

Devices · 2 sources

The motor works with compatible existing U-rail curtains and is available through SwitchBot's store and Amazon, according to Unite.AI. The publication reports that SwitchBot announced it on November 11, 2026, with a Battery+ version rated to run for up to 12 months on a single charge.

  • Unite.AI lists other starting prices of C$139.99, £99.99 and €99.99.

StitchStudio secures $8 million to expand insurance AI agents

AI · 2 sources

Voyager Capital led the financing for products serving insurance carriers and brokers. The agents compare quotes and check billing within existing systems, with auditable actions, according to The Next Web. Unite.AI reports that the funding will also support expansion of the customer success team and self-service tools.

  • Lookout Ventures and Grit Capital Partners participated, according to Unite.AI.

Microsoft brings Halo's Pelican to Flight Simulator for a free trial

Software · 2 sources

The dropship is available for a limited free trial, with payment required for permanent access afterward, according to Windows Central. Neowin reports that its arrival in Flight Simulator 2024 celebrates Halo's 25th anniversary. The aircraft lets players fly the UNSC Pelican from the Halo series.

Apple makes its 28-year-old community forum read-only ahead of closure

Software · 2 sources

The forum will close on November 20, according to MobileSyrup, which reports that Apple posted a notice on the site Tuesday night. Both reports say posts are already read-only, leaving the community unable to accept new contributions ahead of the shutdown after 28 years of operation.

Google Voice update shows signs of future RCS messaging support

Software · 3 sources

Reports point to early work on RCS messaging rather than a confirmed rollout for Google Voice users. Android Headlines describes the feature as being tested, while 9to5Google says the details remain unclear. Android Authority also reports that it is not known how long the work will take.

ZIG Finance launches tokenized Saudi credit vault on BNB Chain

Software · 2 sources

The vault targets a $100 million raise, with Nomura’s Laser Digital advising ZIG Finance, according to The Block. The Next Web reports that the product, called zEMS Vault, gives institutional investors access to a diversified pool of Saudi small-business private credit and is the first deliverable from the companies’ strategic partnership.

  • KAIO handles the vault’s tokenization, according to The Next Web.

T-Mobile illegally imposed 50GB cap on low-income home Internet plan, NY says

Policy · 3 sources

Law requires 25Mbps home Internet. T-Mobile lowers speed to 600Kbps after 50GB cap.

Google launches Esther Mahlangu archive with AI-generated childhood scenes

AI · 2 sources

The collection on Google Arts & Culture documents the South African artist’s life and work. According to RuntimeWire, it includes more than 45 stories and over 100 works, alongside AI-generated scenes based on Mahlangu’s recollections of her childhood in the 1940s, a period preserved in oral accounts rather than photographs.

Carl Pei reveals the design of Nothing's screenless AI device

Devices · 2 sources

The company plans to launch its first AI-native product next month, according to GSMArena, following an earlier teaser from CEO Carl Pei. The outlet reports that Pei has now shared a short video on X showing the full design of the upcoming device.

Attackers hijack ScreenConnect to target 48 organizations

Security · 3 sources

ConnectWise is investigating a campaign using compromised ScreenConnect environments to install rogue remote-access clients on MSP customer devices, according to BleepingComputer. Cyber Security News reports that Huntress identified a toolkit called SCKit deployed through cloud-hosted panels, with at least 288 devices affected within about 90 minutes.

  • Huntress first observed the activity on November 11, 2026, according to Cyber Security News.

Asus and Zoom issue fixes for security vulnerabilities

Security · 2 sources

Zoom fixed two flaws in Workplace for Windows, including an input-validation bug that could let an unauthenticated attacker escalate privileges, according to The Hacker News. SecurityWeek reports that the vulnerabilities covered by the Asus and Zoom patches could enable command execution, memory overwrites and privilege escalation.

  • The Hacker News identifies the critical Zoom flaw as CVE-2026-108186, with a CVSS score of 9.6.

Ascend closes $17 million third fund for early-stage AI startups

AI · 2 sources

The Seattle venture firm's investments will target robots, energy systems, defense technology and other AI-powered physical products, according to GeekWire. The publication says FirstLook Partners became Ascend's first institutional investor. Founder Kirby Winfield said the deliberately small fund lets the firm work personally with founders, according to Unite.AI.

  • Ascend has previously backed Overland AI and Endurance Energy, according to GeekWire.

Samsung One UI 9.5 leak points to recording calls in third-party apps

Software · 3 sources

Reports suggest Galaxy phones could gain native recording support for calls made through WhatsApp, Telegram and Google Meet. The potential feature appears in leaked One UI 9.5 firmware, according to TechRepublic, which says its availability and privacy rules remain uncertain; the reports describe a possibility rather than a confirmed rollout.

Microsoft gives Bing users two ways to turn off AI answers

AI · 3 sources

A browser extension and a search operator tag will let users disable all AI features in Bing search results, according to Windows Central. Neowin reports that Microsoft is acknowledging research showing many people still prefer search results without AI, while seeking to attract Chrome and Edge users from Google.

Blacklisted Northwestern Polytechnical bought Nvidia H200 chips

The Chinese university paid 874,700 yuan for two H200 chips, according to Quartz, and also rented access to Nvidia-powered computing. Unite.AI, citing Reuters, says the university is on the U.S. export-control Entity List and that a review of 26 records found restricted-chip purchases or computing rentals through domestic suppliers.

  • An award notice was dated October 21, 2026, according to Unite.AI.

Google adds tap-to-unlock home keys to Wallet on Android

Software · 4 sources

The feature lets people use a digital key stored in Google Wallet to open a compatible smart lock with a tap. According to 9to5Google, support is rolling out on Android for supported locks in Google Home, so access depends on having a compatible lock in that setup.

Motorola launches MA2 wireless Android Auto adapter in the US

Devices · 3 sources

The adapter is available to buy after first appearing months ago, according to 9to5Google, which reports a price nearly double what was expected. Android Headlines describes the MA2 as addressing a Bluetooth frustration with Android Auto, while 9to5Google notes that its US release is now official.

Nintendo’s Ocarina of Time remake passes 5.2 million sales in four days

Software · 5 sources

Nintendo said the remake recorded the highest first-four-day sales of any Nintendo-published game on Switch 2. Japan accounted for approximately 810,000 copies, while The Shortcut reported that the title had already become the console’s second best-selling game just four days after its release.

Samsung patent points to possible visceral fat tracking on Galaxy Watch

Devices · 2 sources

A Samsung patent suggests that a future Galaxy Watch could track visceral fat, according to Android Central. Android Headlines reports that the proposed measurement could use radar. Android Central describes the capability as clinical technology that Samsung could be among the first companies to introduce in wearables.

Google widens access to Gemini tools for Gmail

AI · 2 sources

The wider rollout includes tools for summarizing emails and helping users write messages in Gmail, according to Android Authority. Neowin reports that the expansion brings Gmail's AI features to a broader audience, with potential implications for how professionals, students and educators manage their inboxes.

Node.js Fixes 16 Flaws, Including HTTP/2 Bugs That Crash Servers and Leak Other Connections' Data

Security · 2 sources

A flaw fixed in Node.js this week lets unauthenticated clients crash servers that use the runtime's built-in HTTP/2 support on the 24.x and 26.x release lines. A second HTTP/2 flaw can cause a server to send a client pieces of its memory, including responses intended for other connections.

Qualcomm begins job cuts in India as employees question performance criteria

The cuts are part of a planned global reduction that also affects California employees, according to The Economic Times. CTech reports that some employees described strong reviews and pending promotions before dismissal, while company guidance indicates that business priorities and changing skills requirements can outweigh individual performance.

Jefferson Lab Decommissions SciPhi-XVI After Nearly a Decade of Physics Research

NEWPORT NEWS, Va., Nov. 10, 2026 — A mighty research machine affectionately named SciPhi-XVI (pronounced SY-fy ex-vee-eye) ranked among the world’s 500 fastest supercomputers when it first came online in 2016.

Hitachi Vantara adds local data queries to VSP One Object

Software · 2 sources

According to Unite.AI, the update lets organizations query supported open-format data directly on the storage platform and starts with a four-node configuration. The publisher also reports new governance features in Hitachi iQ Studio for enterprise AI applications and agents. The changes span Hitachi Vantara’s storage and AI software portfolios.

  • The capabilities were announced on November 11, 2026, according to Unite.AI.

Cogeco, Eastlink and SaskTel challenge Rogers over hockey access

Policy · 2 sources

The providers filed a CRTC complaint calling the removal of Monday Night Hockey from television channels anti-competitive. MobileSyrup reports that Rogers-owned Sportsnet made the games exclusive to Sportsnet+. According to iPhone in Canada, the complainants are seeking a zero-dollar wholesale rate for independent television providers.

Google Home bug strips video previews from Nest camera alerts

Software · 2 sources

Nest camera notifications are arriving as text without video previews, according to Android Authority. Separately, Android Central reports that Google's latest Gemini for Home update fixes Nest Cam Live View problems and includes Gemini upgrades, describing changes to live camera viewing rather than the notification previews covered by Android Authority.

Apple's iPhone 18 Pro Max takes first place in CNET battery comparison

Devices · 3 sources

CNET compared 32 smartphones using two tests totaling three hours and 45 minutes, according to MacRumors. One measured battery use during three hours of Wi-Fi video streaming at maximum brightness. Several iPhones performed well, with MacRumors reporting that other models led individual tests and matched significantly more expensive devices.

GrapheneOS nears readiness for Google Pixel 11 phones

Software · 2 sources

Android Authority and Android Headlines report that GrapheneOS is nearly ready for Pixel 11 phones. Android Authority also reports that performance could be similar to other Pixel models, describing a possible outcome for the software on Pixel 11 rather than a confirmed performance result.

Google brings Extreme Charging Mode to Pixel 10 phones

Devices · 2 sources

The feature is also associated with the Pixel 11, according to Android Police, which describes its arrival on Google's previous-year flagship. Android Headlines also reports that Pixel 10 phones are receiving the mode, but the supplied reports provide no charging-speed figures or details about how it works.

Tether releases QVAC BotPsy-0.8B for AI tool use on personal devices

AI · 2 sources

Built on Alibaba’s Qwen3.5-0.8B, the open-weight model specializes in function calling and multi-step workflows for local deployment, according to Unite.AI. The publisher reports that Tether’s 0.8-billion-parameter model outperformed every tested model with up to 1.2 billion parameters across six agentic benchmarks, targeting tasks involving calendars, messaging, files and device settings.

  • Unite.AI reports a November 11, 2026 release date.

While Other ‘Ultra’ Camera Phones Are Dropping Like Flies, Vivo X500 Ultra Is Going All Out

Devices · 3 sources

vivo teased the X500 series and Watch GT2 in India a week ago, and today it announced that the products will launch there on November 26 at 12 PM local time. vivo had previously only confirmed the X500 Pro Max for India, but today it confirmed that the X500 and X500 Pro will also debut…

Hackers market a Gmail tool they claim survives password resets

Security · 2 sources

Developers claim their tool can keep reading victims’ inboxes after account passwords change, but its effectiveness remains unverified, according to Security Affairs. The publisher reports a subscription price of $1,000 per month and cites findings from cybersecurity firm Hudson Rock, while Neowin identifies the malware as Remus.

Dario Amodei says AI will cure cancer and Alzheimer's in a decade. Doctors aren't buying it.

AI · 2 sources

Some in the medical community aren't so certain that AI will cure cancer and Alzheimer's in the next decade, as Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei predicted.

Fitbit users lose access to daily metrics in Google Health app

Software · 2 sources

Some Fitbit users can no longer see their daily health readings in Google Health. Android Authority reports that the readings disappeared after the latest app update and warns that a fix might not arrive soon. TechRadar also reports missing metrics and says there is no fix.

Michael Bennet seeks answers from Trump officials on Megaspeed inquiry

Policy · 2 sources

According to The Hill, the Colorado Democrat is seeking information from intelligence and commerce leaders after reports that the Commerce Department paused its investigation last year. The inquiry concerns cloud computing and data center firm Megaspeed, which is based in Singapore, according to Semafor.

OpenAI draws over 100,000 advertisers to test ChatGPT Ads

AI · 2 sources

Business Insider reports the testing figure and says OpenAI now faces the challenge of retaining advertisers. Separately, Search Engine Roundtable reports that a visual ad format appears to be live, showing ads while ChatGPT generates images. The publication says OpenAI announced plans for that format a month earlier.

Apple, Samsung reportedly developing new foldable glass for 2028

Devices · 4 sources

Apple and Samsung Electronics are working with suppliers on foldable phone glass that is thinner at the hinge and thicker elsewhere, a design they are considering for 2028 models, ZDNet Korea reported, citing industry sources.

Intel Continues Enabling The GPU D-Series "Crescent Island" Driver Support For Linux 7.5

Intel's intriguing Crescent Island Xe3P-based AI accelerator hardware now known as the Intel GPU D Series continues seeing a lot of Linux kernel driver activity.

ASRock quietly rolls out new firmware after disastrous previous update killed Radeon RX 7900-series GPUs

Asrock's VBIOS 1.0.6 update follows reports of Radeon RX 7900 XT and XTX graphics cards failing to boot after installing the previous firmware.