Technology
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SpaceX Supercharges Starlink With Multibillion-Dollar Spectrum Buy Ahead of Inflight Internet Push
SpaceX is turbocharging Starlink with a fresh multi-billion spectrum purchase, accelerating its move into direct-to-cell and inflight internet. As airline partnerships expand and the user base grows worldwide, the satellite network is widening its reach farther than ever before.
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SentinelOne Expands AI Security with Open-Source MCP Server and Prompt Security Suite
SentinelOne is reshaping AI security with fresh acquisitions, new tools, and smarter AI teammates. A real-time, AI-ready data pipeline joins the Singularity Platform, while four Prompt Security products aim to corral generative AI use across thousands of tools. Add agentic auto-investigations and Slack-ready alerts from Purple AI, plus an open-source MCP Server to build custom…
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Siemens Mobility and SBB Drive Swiss Rail Digital Interlockings
Switzerland’s rail network is poised for a digital upgrade. A long-term collaboration will centralize interlocking control and introduce advanced signaling technology to boost capacity and reliability while advancing sustainability goals for both passengers and freight. The transformation signals a new era of efficient, resilient rail mobility across the country.
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Huawei Mate 70 Air Unveiled: Ultra-Thin 7-Inch Flagship with 6500mAh Battery
Huawei’s Mate 70 Air enters the premium slim category, promising big ideas in a sleek shell. A 7-inch AMOLED display tucked into a 6.6mm chassis, paired with a mighty battery and fast charging, hints at serious portable power. Two Kirin chip options, HarmonyOS 5.1 AI features, and a versatile camera setup suggest a flagship built…
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Jeopardy! AI-Label Backlash After John Pork Clue; Ken Jennings Apologizes
A Jeopardy! clue about a viral pig-figure labeled as “AI-generated” sparked a lively debate over creativity, accuracy, and tech in the media age. Ken Jennings weighs in with humor and humility, signaling a broader conversation about how we label and mislabel the digital world. This moment hints at bigger questions about truth, memory, and technology…
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PlayStation Portal Tops Remote Play as Two-Player Cloud Streaming Arrives for PS Plus Premium
Sony’s PlayStation Portal is shaking up Remote Play, boasting unusually high engagement within its own ecosystem. An upcoming November 5 update adds cloud streaming for PlayStation Plus Premium members, letting two players enjoy different games at once—one on PS5 and one on the Portal. With rising enthusiasm and fresh features on the way, the Portal…
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K2 Thinking: The 1-Trillion Open-Source AI Shaking Up the AI Race
A bold new AI model from a Chinese lab is turning heads with high-quality writing and a novel “interleaved thinking” approach. As it challenges established benchmarks and accelerates the momentum of open models, the AI landscape could be on the cusp of rapid shifts—hinting at big changes for the next era of intelligent tooling.
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InedibleOchotense: Russian-linked Group Impersonates ESET in Ukrainian Phishing Campaign
Security researchers flag a new threat actor, InedibleOchotense, launching brand-impersonation phishing aimed at Ukrainian entities. The operation hides a backdoor inside seemingly legitimate installers and uses covert channels to maintain access. With echoes of other major campaigns, this uptick in brand-focused cyber-espionage raises the stakes for organizations in volatile regions.
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Tokyo bets on eVTOL future with JAL-led alliance and Archer Midnight
Tokyo’s eVTOL ambitions gain momentum as a JAL-led consortium, with Archer’s Midnight at the forefront, advances into the program’s first phase. The move hints at new aerial routes over Tokyo Bay and city rivers, nudging urban mobility toward a higher-flying future.
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Peloton Recalls 833,000 Bike Plus Units Over Seat-Post Breakage
Peloton is issuing a major recall for its original Bike Plus models after seat-post failures raised safety concerns. A free redesigned seat-post replacement will be provided to affected owners, who can install it themselves. The issue does not affect the newer Bike Plus Cross Training series.
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LEGO Unveils Star Trek Enterprise-D Set to Thrill Fans
Two iconic worlds collide in brick form with LEGO’s Star Trek Enterprise-D. A monumental, display-worthy build comes packed with beloved TNG minifigures and exclusive early-bird perks that keep fans buzzing long after the first reveal.
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State-Sponsored Hackers Hit SonicWall Cloud Backups
State-sponsored attackers accessed cloud backup data, exposing encrypted credentials and firewall configurations. Mandiant’s investigation clarifies that SonicWall’s core products and customer networks weren’t breached, but the incident underscores rising risks for cybersecurity providers and their SMB clients. Remediation steps and stronger protections are now underway.
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Everyday Prompts Uncover Hidden AI Bias in Chatbots
Everday prompts can reveal surprising biases in AI chatbots, across popular models and scenarios. A new study shows simple questions can trigger gender, race, and culture stereotypes, prompting questions about fairness as AI becomes part of daily life. What this could mean for how we use AI in work, education, and services is still unfolding.
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RedMagic 11 Pro: First-Ever Liquid Cooling Shines in Durability Test
RedMagic’s newest gaming phone blends a striking liquid cooling loop with a rugged, aluminum chassis. Early durability checks hint at impressive resilience under heat, scratches, and bending — all wrapped in a device built for serious mobile gaming. Could this be the standout in a crowded lineup?
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Is China Set to Overtake Nvidia in the AI Race?
Regulatory shifts and geopolitical caution are reshaping the AI race, hinting that China may forge ahead on its own terms—potentially independent of Nvidia’s chips. As policy and costs tilt the playing field, investors and tech leaders brace for a new chapter in AI innovation.
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Ken Jennings apologizes after Jeopardy clue mislabels John Pork as AI-generated
Ken Jennings is at the center of a meme-worthy controversy after a Jeopardy! clue tied the internet’s John Pork to AI, prompting backlash over its misleading origin. His follow-up TikTok response acknowledges the wording missed the mark and shines a light on the clash between memes, tech trends, and a classic game show.
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Google Pixel Black Friday Deals Kick Off Early
Early Black Friday savings are rolling in on Google’s latest devices. The Pixel 10 Pro Fold leads the way with a notable price drop, and other Pixel models are following at record-low prices. A smart chance to upgrade before the holiday rush.
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IBM Lays Off Amid AI Push, Eyes Fresh Graduates
Layoffs are accelerating as AI reshapes the job market, even at giants like IBM. Beneath the cuts, opportunities are resurfacing for new graduates—if they master the right skills for an AI-driven economy. A shifting landscape for Gen Z and anyone entering a workforce in flux.
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Analogue Chips Promise Greener AI Training—But Can They Scale?
Analogue computing is being pitched as a game-changer for AI training, offering big energy savings and faster math for key tasks. A new pair of analogue chips tackles matrix equations with high precision, using iterative refinement to sharpen results. Today they handle small matrices, but proponents say scaling up could unlock massive performance gains and…
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Heraeus Opens Zhaoyuan Innovation Center as 30-Year China Milestone Sparks Semiconductor Push
Shandong welcomes a new innovation center that signals a bold step for a long-running Sino-German materials alliance. With a focus on semiconductors, AI, and big data, it hints at fresh breakthroughs and ongoing high-quality growth.
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Is the 13-Inch Surface Laptop the Sweet Spot for Portable Windows Power?
Microsoft’s new 13-inch Surface Laptop aims for a sweet spot between portability and productivity. After months of hands-on use, it delivers a premium keyboard and a compact chassis, but it also comes with trade-offs that could sway buyers depending on how they work. If you’re weighing a Windows ultrabook against rivals like the MacBook Air,…