TECHNOLOGY
SAS exits China after 25 years, cuts 400 jobs via video call amid rising tensions
SAS’s exit follows a growing list of American technology firms scaling back operations in China amid rising competition and geopolitical strain.
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Elon Musk says AI will eventually rule the world but only under one condition
His latest comments also come amid rising anxiety over automation and job displacement. Just days ago, Musk responded to a post on X (formerly Twitter) claiming that Amazon plans to replace over 160,000 jobs with robots by 2027. Musk wrote, “AI and robots will replace all jobs. Working will be optional — like growing your own vegetables instead of buying them from the store.”
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Apple revises trade-in values across iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch lineups
Apple has revised U.S. trade-in values across its product lines, with most devices seeing reductions. The iPad Air was the only major model to receive a small increase.
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Microsoft’s ‘Magentic Marketplace’ reveals surprising weaknesses in AI agents
The Magentic Marketplace is available publicly for researchers and developers looking to study agentic AI behaviour, a field that is rapidly becoming central to the next phase of artificial intelligence development.
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Pinterest CEO praises open-source AI for delivering ‘tremendous performance’ at lower cost
Speaking during the company’s latest earnings call, Bill Ready said open-source AI has proven to deliver “tremendous performance” at a fraction of the cost of proprietary systems.
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Google to overhaul Play Store to settle antitrust case with Epic Games
Google’s settlement comes as regulators worldwide tighten scrutiny on digital marketplaces and platform fees. The court will review the proposed agreement on November 6, and if approved, the changes could reshape how Android apps are distributed and monetised.
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iOS 26 introduces new setting to fix a long-standing Bluetooth problem
If you’ve ever had your AirPods suddenly disconnect and your music start blasting through a car or Bluetooth speaker without warning, this new option is for you.
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Apple demands $540,000 in legal fees after winning iPhone price-fixing case
The case, originally filed by law firm Hagens Berman on behalf of plaintiff Steven Floyd, alleged that Apple and Amazon conspired to limit third-party sellers to keep iPhone and iPad prices artificially high.
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Apple reportedly developing M5 Ultra chip for next-gen Mac Studio and Mac Pro launch in 2026
Apple is reportedly developing an M5 Ultra chip for the Mac Studio and Mac Pro, with a launch expected in 2026, following the release of the M5 Pro and M5 Max chips earlier that year.
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Apple testing new Enhanced Safety Alerts in iOS 26.2 with regional earthquake and threat warnings
Apple’s upcoming iOS 26.2 update introduces Enhanced Safety Alerts with earthquake and imminent threat warnings, along with a new alert tone and regional location-based precision.
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Apple testing 30-day AirDrop pairing feature in iOS 26.2 for smoother, more private file sharing
Apple is testing a 30-day AirDrop pairing option in iOS 26.2 that would let users keep trusted devices discoverable longer through a secure PIN-based link.
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Amazon unveils Fastnet, a high-capacity subsea cable that can handle 12.5 million HD streams at once
Amazon’s Fastnet subsea cable will connect the U.S. and Ireland with over 320 Tbps capacity, enabling data throughput equivalent to 12.5 million HD video streams at once, and is expected to go live by 2028.
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Apple’s new web App Store accidentally exposes full front-end code on GitHub after sourcemap blunder
Apple accidentally exposed the full front-end source code of its new web App Store after forgetting to disable sourcemaps in production, allowing a GitHub user to archive and share the code online.
TECHNOLOGY
How Google’s viral ‘Nano Banana’ AI got its name
Google’s “Nano Banana” AI model got its viral name by accident after a late-night placeholder submission but has since become a milestone in creative, consistent image generation.
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London police accuse Apple of ignoring stolen iPhone database as phone thefts surge past 80,000
Met Police allege Apple is ignoring the UK’s stolen device registry, allowing thieves to trade in stolen iPhones, as thefts in London climb to over 80,000 last year.
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Google’s ‘Project Suncatcher’ aims to build solar-powered AI supercomputers in space
Google’s Project Suncatcher explores scaling AI compute in space using TPUs powered by sunlight, with prototype satellites set to launch by 2027.
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EU data privacy under fire as brokers sell phone location histories of senior officials
A new investigation found that location data from the phones of EU officials is being traded by data brokers, raising questions about Europe’s ability to enforce its own privacy laws.
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Google expands AI Mode with smart booking tools for concerts, salons, and wellness sessions
Google has added new booking-focused agentic features to AI Mode, enabling U.S. users to find and reserve event tickets and salon appointments directly through Search.
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Alphabet’s “moonshot factory” X is spinning out more startups and here’s why that matters
Alphabet’s X lab, known for radical innovation projects, is changing how it brings new technologies to market. Instead of turning them into Alphabet subsidiaries, it is increasingly spinning them out as independent startups backed by a new venture fund called Series X Capital.
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GTA’s identity is ‘inherently American’, says Rockstar co-founder
After years of anticipation and multiple delays, GTA 6 is set to release on May 26, 2026. Players will be able to switch between Lucia and Jason during missions and open-world exploration.
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New LinkedIn phishing scam uses fake board invitations to steal your work passwords
Unlike traditional phishing emails, this attack unfolds entirely within LinkedIn’s messaging system, making it more convincing and harder to detect.
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Apple One gets a colourful new logo after Apple TV rebrand
The new design, spotted on the updated Apple TV website, features a more vibrant look with an Apple icon divided into six coloured segments — each representing one of the bundled services included in the Apple One Premium plan.
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What is it like inside Tesla’s human-driven push to train the Optimus robot?
Current and former employees describe the training process as physically intense and mentally draining. Tasks range from running and dancing to wiping surfaces or mimicking golf swings — all repeated until the robot’s AI recognises the movements as human-like.
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OpenAI, Anthropic are chasing this ‘rare breed’ of software engineers
The push to hire FDEs reflects a wider industry shift toward monetising AI through hands-on customer deployment. By embedding these engineers within client organisations, AI firms can help businesses customise and integrate powerful AI models into real-world operations.
