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US tech stocks see sharp falls as AI spending nears $1tn

According to BBC, technology shares in the US have undergone notable declines linked to concerns about the expenses of artificial intelligence. The outlet notes that Intel shares are persisting in their downward movement. It adds that the tech-focused Nasdaq index opened at its lowest level in more than two months.

Summarized by Rhyter Times, sourcing from other outlets.

BBC · 11h agoCenter

Google value plunges by $500bn as its own AI search hits ad sales

Google spooked investors so badly that its stock hit a six-month low, after it revealed its AI own search summaries were affecting ad revenue.

BBC · 17h agoCenter

Who could be behind the Binance hack and what we know so far

Binance has been hit by what could be the biggest crypto hack ever - here's what we know so far

BBC · 17h agoCenter

From Bitcoin to Binance: Crypto terms and what they mean

The Binance hack has thrust cryptocurrencies back into headlines - but what are they and how do they work?

BBC · 18h agoCenter

Crypto giant Binance hit by $6.3bn hack suspected to be largest in history

Two analytics firms have attributed the incident to a North Korean hacking unit called TraderTraitor.

BBC · 20h agoCenter

How video game remakes tap the power of nostalgia

Video games are good at triggering nostalgia, a key reason why classic games keep getting remade.

BBC · 21h agoCenter

Ofcom outlines age check methods ahead of social media ban for under-16s

Ofcom says photo and digital ID, banking checks or facial age estimation can help prove someone is 16 or over.

BBC · 1d agoCenter

Also reported by:Sky News

Details of thousands of US immigration agents leaked in major hack

A group called the Department of Peace released information on more than 41,000 DHS staff.

BBC · 2d agoCenter

Microsoft profits soar days after announcing thousands of layoffs

The week, the Windows developer said it would offer buyouts to 60,000 workers as it looks to curb costs.

BBC · 2d agoCenter

Elon Musk is a 'real genius', Putin says after satellite talks with SpaceX boss

The Russian President praised Musk and said they are in "close" contact.

BBC · 2d agoCenter

'An annoying buzz': The search for stealthier drones

As drone deliveries become more commonplace, their makers are looking for ways to make them quieter.

BBC · 3d agoCenter

Apple to replace iPhone Duos affected by screen problem

Photos shared online showed faults appearing on the screens of Apple's first foldable device.

BBC · 3d agoCenter

Anthropic's blockbuster share listing - 5 surprising things we now know

Anthropic’s IPO prospectus is 355 pages and full of never before disclosed company information.

BBC · 4d agoCenter

Tech Life

We hear from Ondřej Surý, the programmer whose PHP patches helped avert a cyber crisis.

BBC · 3d agoCenter

Nearly 2 out of 3 teens and tweens use AI chatbots, new research shows

Most kids say they use chatbots for help with homework and when they're stressed, lonely, or anxious. And how they use chatbots is tied to their mental health.

NPR · 20h agoLean Left

Websites pretending to be local news are boosting Democratic candidates

The websites of unknown origin are targeting key U.S. House races. They are getting picked up by ChatGPT's responses but Google's products avoid promoting them.

NPR · 20h agoLean Left

Who benefits when massive AI data centers come to town?

The battle over data centers is hitting the ballot box. Brookings scholar Darrell West talks about how the backlash against the AI boom, flock cameras and tech companies is crossing party lines.

NPR · 1d agoLean Left

How a lifelong Republican came to lead the data center battle in Ohio

In Ohio, many people are displeased with the state's rapid buildout of data centers. It's a hot issue in the midterms, as political candidates from both parties try to ease voter concerns.

NPR · 2d agoLean Left

Anthropic is preparing to go public. A look at the company's plan

NPR's Steve Inskeep asks Machine Gods host Casey Newton about the reaction to Anthropic's preparations to become a publicly traded company.

NPR · 2d agoLean Left

Polymarket has investigated 'dozens' of election-related cases

The prediction market has hired a former FBI official to make sure political insiders don't use the platform for profit from confidential election information.

NPR · 3d agoLean Left

AI giant Anthropic files for an IPO that could break records

The AI company, which makes the popular Claude chatbot, has filed for an initial public offering that could be one of the biggest ever.

NPR · 4d agoLean Left

Also reported by:CBS News

An inside look at the massive data center tearing a Wisconsin community apart

In Port Washington, Wisconsin, there's a data center being built that's as big as 500 football fields. Residents aren't sure if it could save their community or destroy it.

NPR · 5d agoLean Left

When a teen posts a selfie, how much filter is 'too much' filter?

The recent Meta settlement includes a clause banning "cosmetic procedure filters" for teens. But defining what constitutes an extreme makeover isn't easy.

NPR · 5d agoLean Left

AI found the flaw. Hackers found the leak: The race to save 'PHP2SHELL'

AI discovered a vulnerability in part of the internet's architecture, called PHP2SHELL. Security researchers rushed to fix it, but news of the vulnerability leaked and hackers have swooped in.

NPR · 6d agoLean Left

North Korea is likely culprit behind $6.3bn crypto hack, ‘largest heist in history’

Binance exchange says it will cover customer losses as it scrambles to freeze affected assets, with about $3bn located so far Q&A: How big a deal is the $6.3bn crypto heist?Tell us: have you been affected by the Binance hack?Business live – latest updatesThe world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange has been hit by a record $6.3bn (£4.7bn) hack described as the biggest heist in history, with…

The guardian · 13h agoLeft

Ghost in the machine: how AI is haunting the search for the supernatural

Ghost hunting has changed in recent years due to AI chatbots, and paranormal enthusiasts are concernedGhost hunting is a tech-heavy pursuit. When Amy Waine and Jarrad Cutting investigate haunted locations, they’re loaded up with software of their own design, such as an app that assigns signals from a phone’s sensors to different words in a database. In the age of ChatGPT, the ghost-hunting pair…

The guardian · 14h agoLeft

Electrocutions, disease and no pay: how workers risk exploitation in Europe’s datacentres

As thousands of datacentres are constructed across Europe, the Guardian and Investigate Europe have uncovered disturbing evidence that some workers building them are exposed to dangerous conditions and living in fear of speaking outSandu* checked his watch. He was winding down the last 15 minutes of his shift at a vast Google datacentre site in Saint-Ghislain, Belgium, in March, when the call…

The guardian · 1d agoLeft

Meta discussed ‘whisper strategy’ against social media critic Jonathan Haidt, files show

Court documents reveal staff considered ways to ‘get academic community to disavow’ influential US author Meta staff discussed deploying a “whisper strategy” to undermine the influential US academic whose work has inspired a global social media crackdown, according to court documents.Employees at the parent group of Facebook and Instagram sought to discredit Jonathan Haidt, the social…

The guardian · 1d agoLeft

Amazon gives Wall Street mixed financial picture in earnings report

E-commerce company posts high cloud computing sales but gives a cautious sales forecast for the fourth quarterAmazon offered a mixed picture of its financial health on Thursday in its quarterly earnings report.The e-commerce company gave a cautious sales forecast for the current fourth quarter, which encompasses the critical holiday shopping period, after delivering fiscal third-quarter results…

The guardian · 1d agoLeft

Google owner Alphabet loses $500bn in market value after profit disappoints Wall Street

Net profit slid 25% from a year earlier to $26.2bn, well short of expectations, though revenue rose to $127.6bnShares in the Google parent Alphabet fell double digits Wednesday evening into Thursday trading, erasing hundreds of billions of dollars in stock market value from the $4tn tech giant.The company had reported lower-than-expected profit and a slowdown in its advertising business while it…

The guardian · 1d agoLeft

Computerized clairvoyance: psychics push back against AI-generated readings

Human practitioners warn computer-generated offerings lack the empathy and connection central to divination“This journey isn’t just about algorithms or data,” an AI psychic named Urban Mystic recently told me. The chatbot, featuring an AI-generated profile photo of a smiling woman surrounded by palm trees, also said I will get married soon, that I have a pink aura and that I may have been an…

The guardian · 1d agoLeft

Experts warn AI copyright changes could breach Australian constitution and spark huge compensation rights case

Scraping copyrighted material from internet could ‘potentially’ amount to acquisition of property by government, Anne Twomey saysGet our daily political email, free app or daily news podcastAltering copyright law to allow AI companies to scrape music, books and journalism could trigger a constitutional breach, Coalition senators and the recording industry have warned, as they raise new fears it…

The guardian · 15h agoLeft

More than half of Victorian lawyers use AI – but only a quarter have cut client fees as a result

Research finds 55% of lawyers are using AI in legal practices, up from 37% last year, though efficiency gains aren’t as high as expectedGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastMore than half of Victoria’s lawyers have reported using AI in their work, according to a new study, but just over a quarter say they have reduced fees as a result of efficiency gains.They also say…

The guardian · 1d agoLeft

‘Elonville’: US residents say Musk’s xAI offered to buy homes if they don’t sue over datacenter noise

Several Mississippi homes have been purchased near datacenters and one resident said realtor outlined target to buy more than 400People in a Mississippi neighborhood, many of whom dislike a nearby power plant central to Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence ambitions, have received a stark offer – to sell their houses to his company and make way.Real estate agents have been going door to door in…

The guardian · 2d agoLeft

‘Emotional intimacy’ from AI chatbots would be banned under Australia’s digital duty of care laws

Labor government under pressure to create social media watchdog as new online safety standards bill passes lower houseFollow our Australia politics live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe federal government wants to ban AI chatbots which seek to create “emotional intimacy” after prime minister Anthony Albanese raised the alarm in a heartfelt…

The guardian · 3d agoLeft

Buy a wind-up radio – and don’t forget the chocolate: survival experts on how to prepare for an emergency

UK government guidance says we should be ready for the unexpected, but what’s actually helpful to have at home? We ask the specialists• The best power banks – testedHow prepared are you for an emergency? Do you have a few extra tins of beans in the cupboard, or a full-on preppers’ kit in the cellar? While no one likes to think about worst-case scenarios, you can’t have failed to notice the…

The guardian · 14h agoLeft

Puddlesuits, movie nights and daytime baths: how to survive rainy days with small kids

Wet weather dampening your plans? From screen-free stories and craft kits to waterproof gear, here’s how to keep little ones – and grownups – entertained• The best gifts for kids by ageBefore becoming a mum, I never appreciated quite how complicated getting out the front door would be with kids in tow. But in my four and a half years of parenting two small people, I can confidently say it’s…

The guardian · 1d agoLeft

What is it like to work when your co-workers are AI agents?

Using AI for roles from executive assistants to chiefs of staff, companies are boasting about doing more with less, creating tension with their human workersOn an average workday, Dhruv Amin chats with dozens of colleagues to get things done at his AI startup Anything. He might ask Gwen, his executive assistant, to schedule a meeting, then troubleshoot a technical problem with Cody, his coding…

The guardian · 1d agoLeft

A new wave of electric ferries is here in the US. Some even fly

Replacing diesel-powered ferries with electric vessels could reduce emissions and improve air quality Cutting through New York Harbor in the shadow of the Statue of Liberty, the small white boat we were riding on caught the attention of passengers aboard a nearby sightseeing ferry.“It’s quite a curiosity at the moment,” Eric Laakmann, the chief executive and co-founder of Vessev, said.Climate…

The guardian · 1d agoLeft

Binance Suspends Withdrawals After Crypto Hackers Steal $6.3 Billion

The crypto exchange said it was compromised in what could be the biggest crypto heist ever. One research lab attributed the theft to “North Korea’s elite hacking unit.”

The new york times · 14h agoLean Left

Big Tech’s Data Center Blitz Is Burning Through Cash and Scaring Wall St.

Amazon became the latest tech company to announce swelling investments in A.I. amid stumbling share prices.

The new york times · 15h agoLean Left

Intel’s Shares Plunge 20% as A.I. Hinders Some Parts of Its Business

The chipmaker, whose largest investor is the U.S. government, reported that the A.I. boom’s domino effect had hurt sales to personal computer makers.

The new york times · 1d agoLean Left

Polymarket and Kalshi Turn Midterm Elections Into a Multimillion Dollar Market

Betting markets like Polymarket and Kalshi have transformed America’s democracy into a new kind of casino.

The new york times · 1d agoLean Left

Binance’s $6.3 Billion Hack Is Just the Start of a Risky New Era

The largest cyber heist in history came as attackers increasingly use artificial intelligence and other advanced techniques to steal crypto and quickly launder the funds.

The new york times · 11h agoLean Left

Polymarket and Kalshi Face a Major Accuracy Test: The Midterms

Studies have shown that the betting sites can predict races correctly, but their ability to forecast U.S. midterm elections is an important proving ground.

The new york times · 13h agoLean Left

Are We in an A.I. Bubble? We’re About to Find Out.

“This is the first pure-play L.L.M. company to go public, to open its books so we can actually look at the underlying business of this A.I. boom.”

The new york times · 19h agoLean Left

This Device Uses A.I. and Lasers to Kill Mosquitoes

A Chinese start-up has developed a device that uses artificial intelligence and lasers to kill mosquitoes. But there are safety concerns for people and other creatures nearby when the device is in action.

The new york times · 18h agoLean Left

DoorDash to Buy Instacart for $17 Billion, Uniting 2 Delivery Giants

The deal combines the country’s largest restaurant delivery service with its biggest online grocery platform.

The new york times · 1d agoLean Left

Hit the Road This Season With These Useful New Map Features

The recent updates to Google Maps and Apple’s Maps use artificial (and human) intelligence for better navigation, planning and travel guides.

The new york times · 1d agoLean Left

Alphabet’s Revenue Rises 25% as Profit Falls

The company has been spending relentlessly to build A.I. and said it would increase those investments next year. Profit dropped because of changes to the value of its investments.

The new york times · 2d agoLean Left

Microsoft’s Profit Jumps 32% Despite Big Increase in Spending

The company’s free cash flow stayed positive in the last quarter even as it spent $45.2 billion on capital expenses like data centers and offered to pay workers to leave.

The new york times · 1d agoLean Left

Apple Unveils Its First Touch-Screen MacBook Pro

Steve Jobs and Tim Cook both dismissed the idea, but Apple’s new chief executive is reimagining some of the company’s most important products.

The new york times · 2d agoLean Left

Users reporting problems with Apple's first foldable iPhone

Owners of Apple's first foldable iPhone have reported problems with the device's screen - just days after the product went on sale.

Sky news · 4d agoCenter

Also reported by:CBS News

Crypto industry suffers 'largest bank heist in human history'

Cryptocurrency worth more than $6.3bn (£4.7bn) has been stolen from a major exchange - with one industry insider telling Sky News it is "the largest bank heist in human history".

Sky news · 1d agoCenter

Meta, TikTok and X lose hearing against UK watchdog over moderation data demands

Meta, ‌TikTok and X have lost a legal challenge against ‌the UK's regulator over the amount of information it is demanding under new laws.

Sky news · 16h agoCenter

Yorkshire Water boss resigns after company given lowest environmental rating

Yorkshire Water has announced its chief executive is stepping down - a day after the company was given the lowest environmental rating by regulators.

Sky news · 17h agoCenter

AI-powered 'doorbell cameras' tested to alert people to approaching polar bears

Artificial intelligence-powered "doorbell cameras" are being tested by a team of international experts in Canada to warn communities about approaching polar bears as climate change increases the risk of dangerous encounters.

Sky news · 17h agoCenter

'Manosphere' as bad as tobacco for public health, report warns

Social media "manosphere" communities should be treated as a public health issue, a new report says - comparing them to the tobacco industry.

Sky news · 1d agoCenter

Why Google stock has plunged $500bn in a single day

Shares in Google's parent company Alphabet have suffered their worst-ever day on the US stock market, falling more than 12% and knocking around half a trillion dollars off its value.

Sky news · 1d agoCenter

Anthropic reveals plans for blockbuster IPO

Artificial intelligence giant Anthropic, the company behind the popular Claude chatbot, has filed papers to sell shares to the public for the first time.

Sky news · 4d agoCenter

How engineer's laptop may have led to $6.3bn heist

Sky news · 12h agoCenter

Android 17 Update Schedule Revealed: When Your Phone Gets the New Software

Android 17 is now reaching phones from several major brands. Google Pixel users got the update first, but Samsung, OnePlus, Xiaomi, OPPO, vivo, realme and Nothing are also moving ahead with their plans. The rollout dates vary by brand and device. Some phones are already getting the update, while oth...

Gizchina · 21h ago

Bring the Living Flame Home this Halloween: Hands-On with the Linkind Smart Light Stick

Finding outdoor lighting that strikes the right balance between functional brightness and captivating ambiance can be tricky. Standard smart bulbs give you solid colors, but they lack dynamic personality. Decorative flame bulbs look interesting at night, but they usually fail when you actually need...

Gizchina · 22h ago

Apple Reportedly Lowered iPhone Duo Quality Standards Amid Display Cracking Controversy

Apple has built its reputation on strict quality control and hardware refinement, setting high expectations for its products. That made the iPhone Duo particularly interesting, as Apple's first foldable was expected to push beyond the compromises seen in existing foldable phones. However, reports of...

Gizchina · 1d ago

OnePlus Ace 7 Series Launches With 185Hz Displays, Cooling Fans and 9,000mAh Batteries

OnePlus has launched the Ace 7 and Ace 7 Pro in China, and both phones are built for gaming. They combine a 185Hz display with a built-in cooling fan and a huge 9,000mAh battery. The two models share most of their hardware, but there are some key differences. The Pro gets a faster graphics setup and...

Gizchina · 1d ago

iQOO Neo12 Launches With a 9,000mAh Battery and 185Hz Display

iQOO has launched the Neo12 in China, and it brings two features that stand out: a huge 9,000mAh battery and a 185Hz display. The phone also has a built-in cooling fan, making it clear that gaming is a major focus. Inside, it uses Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip. iQOO has also added a secon...

Gizchina · 1d ago

iQOO 16 India Launch Date Leaks, but the Price Could Be a Big Surprise

The iQOO 16 may launch in India in mid-December, nearly three months after its debut in China. A new leak points to December 15–17 as the likely launch window, but iQOO has yet to confirm the date. The phone went on sale in China in late September. Indian buyers may have to wait longer this year, an...

Gizchina · 1d ago

Huawei’s New Starlight Phone Could Bring a Wide Screen and 1TB Storage

Huawei may be preparing a new phone under its rumored Starlight brand. A fresh leak points to a wide screen, a Kirin 9-series chip and up to 1TB of storage. The phone is still in development, and Huawei has not confirmed the Starlight brand. The details come from a tipster, so the final hardware may...

Gizchina · 1d ago

Huawei Pura 90 Plus Launches With Kirin 9025 and 5,700mAh Battery

Huawei has launched the Pura 90 Plus in China, adding a new phone to its flagship range. It brings a curved screen, a large camera sensor and a new Kirin chip. It also packs a 5,700mAh battery with fast wired and wireless charging. The Pura 90 Plus is the only phone in the Pura 90 family with a curv...

Gizchina · 2d ago

OnePlus Starts Android 17 Rollout for These 6 Phones and Tablets

OnePlus has started rolling out Android 17 to more of its devices ahead of schedule. But there is a major change this year: the update brings OPPO’s ColorOS 17 instead of OxygenOS. The rollout began on October 22, ahead of the planned October 29 start. The OnePlus 15 and OnePlus Pad 4 were first in...

Gizchina · 2d ago

Apple Updates MacBook Pro and iMac With the New M6 Chip

Apple has updated its 14-inch MacBook Pro and iMac with the new M6 chip. Both computers get faster performance and better support for AI tasks, but their designs remain unchanged. The new MacBook Pro replaces last year’s M5 model. The iMac skips the M5 chip and moves straight from the M4 to the M6....

Gizchina · 3d ago

vivo X500 Series Goes Global, With European Prices Starting at €1,299

vivo has launched its X500 flagship series in global markets, bringing three phones with powerful chips, large batteries and ZEISS cameras. But there is one catch for European buyers: the standard vivo X500 will not be available in Europe, leaving the X500 Pro and X500 Pro Max as the main options. T...

Gizchina · 3d ago

Xiaomi Smart Band 11 Reaches Europe With NFC and 21-Day Battery Life

Xiaomi has brought the Smart Band 11 to Europe, with prices starting at €59.99 ($70). The new fitness tracker keeps the slim design of its predecessor but adds a brighter screen and an option with NFC. For now, the band is listed on Xiaomi’s Spanish online store. Buyers can choose the standard model...

Gizchina · 3d ago

Redmi K100 Launches With a Huge 10,000mAh Battery and 165Hz Display

Redmi has launched the K100 in China, pairing a large 10,000mAh battery with a 165Hz display and a Snapdragon flagship processor. The phone targets users who want strong gaming performance without constantly looking for a charger. The battery is the K100's biggest highlight. Its 10,000mAh capacity i...

Gizchina · 3d ago

iOS 27.2 Fixes More Than 160 Security Flaws Across Apple Devices

Apple has released iOS 27.2 and iPadOS 27.2, fixing more than 160 security vulnerabilities . The update addresses problems affecting several parts of the software. This includes WebKit, the kernel, Apple Intelligence, and email privacy. Apple has not said that the flaws were actively exploited in at...

Gizchina · 3d ago

Xiaomi 18 Pro Appears in Europe, But With Smaller Batteries and Higher Prices

Xiaomi's latest flagship phones are getting closer to their global launch, but European buyers may have to pay more for less battery capacity. Italian retailer Epto has listed the Xiaomi 18 Pro and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max ahead of their launch, revealing prices, storage options, and colours. The listings...

Gizchina · 3d ago

Hilton expects agentic AI to simplify the hotel customer experience

The hotel is investing in its tech stack as it prepares for agentic AI to drive better customer experiences while reducing costs for the business, President and CEO Chris Nassetta said.

Cio dive · 13h ago

Gap Inc. launches AI hiring tool in time for the holidays

The retailer expects around 200,000 seasonal employment applications. Its new AI platform aims to reduce the administrative tasks associated with hiring.

Cio dive · 18h ago

Microsoft, Google report booming AI revenue as the tech reshapes business

While AI boosts cloud earnings, the tech giants will still need to prove the technology can drive commercial growth, Forrester Principal Analyst Tracy Woo said.

Cio dive · 1d ago

Tech Bytes: Big banks unite to back Anthropic’s compute buildout

Meanwhile, agents continue to claim the spotlight as Nvidia and Meta expand their partnership and IBM introduces controls to secure frontier intelligence.

Cio dive · 1d ago

What are the must-have qualities of a CIO?

Leaders don't need to know it all, but those capable of building trust among staff while discerning AI hype will stand out among the pack.

Cio dive · 1d ago

CISA, security researchers confirm successful exploitation of PHP flaws

The security community has come under increased scrutiny as earlier threat warnings were slow to materialize.

Cio dive · 2d ago

Also reported by:Cybersecurity Dive