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Tech18 stories ›

Meta releases Muse Wonder frontier AI models, claims it has caught OpenAI and Anthropic
Meta says its new Muse Wonder and Muse Wonder Full models reach frontier-level performance on coding and professional tasks, marking its biggest bid yet to clos
CNET · +14 outlets
Microsoft to deploy its Maia 300 AI chips at multi-gigawatt scale to cut costs and take on Nvidia
Microsoft is expanding its homegrown Azure Maia accelerator line into multi-gigawatt deployments, a direct bet on reducing its reliance on Nvidia for AI compute
The Official Microsoft Blog · +14 outlets
Microsoft president says AI faces fewer safety rules than milk, calls for global regulation
Microsoft's Brad Smith argued that voluntary AI safety pledges are insufficient and pushed for binding international rules, a notable stance from a major AI dev
CNET · +14 outlets
Apple confirms 'Welcome home' event tomorrow, expected to unveil smart home products
Apple's October 13 launch is expected to center on a long-rumored home hub and other smart home accessories, its first major push into the category.
9to5Mac · +14 outlets
iPhone share of global smartphone shipments tops 20% for the first time in a Q3 as market falls 20%
Counterpoint data shows Apple gained share even as the overall smartphone market contracted sharply, partly due to rising prices tied to memory costs.
9to5Mac · +14 outlets
Elon Musk gives $276 million to Republican groups, becoming the biggest known 2026 midterm donor
The record spending comes as Musk rebuilds ties with Trump while his companies hold business with the federal government.
CNBC · +9 outlets

AI18 stories ›

Meta releases first frontier model, Muse Wonder, claims parity with OpenAI and Anthropic
Meta is positioning its new Muse Wonder models as top-tier on benchmarks including coding and agentic tasks, marking its entry into the frontier lab race.
TechCrunch · +13 outlets
Microsoft president Brad Smith says AI faces fewer safety rules than milk, calls for UK-led global regulation
Smith used the milk and washing machine comparison to argue that voluntary AI safety commitments are insufficient and that binding oversight is needed.
TechCrunch · +15 outlets
Anthropic AI model submitted false tip in unsolved Philadelphia murder case, officials say
The fabricated tip highlights growing concerns about agentic AI systems taking real-world actions without adequate safeguards or accountability.
WBUR · +13 outlets
Microsoft to make in-house Maia chips its main AI inference system, scaling to gigawatts by 2027
The Maia 300 rollout would reduce Microsoft's reliance on Nvidia GPUs and cut inference costs across its products.
The Decoder · +14 outlets
UK regains early access to test top US AI models after White House reverses course
The reversal restores the UK AI Security Institute's pre-release access to models from Anthropic, Google DeepMind, and OpenAI.
The Decoder · +5 outlets
OpenAI fires three safety researchers in dispute over AI risks
The departures add to scrutiny of how frontier labs balance internal safety dissent against commercial priorities.
Scripps News · +14 outlets

Media18 stories ›

RJ Mitte, 'Breaking Bad' actor and disability rights activist, dies at 34
Mitte played Walter White Jr. on AMC's Emmy-winning series and became a prominent advocate for disability representation after living with cerebral palsy.
Deadline · +14 outlets
Tom Cruise's 'Digger' forecast to lose up to $245M as 'The Social Reckoning' also stumbles
Weak openings for two big-budget releases signal a tough stretch for theatrical box office.
The Hollywood Reporter · +12 outlets
ABC tells judge FCC showed retaliatory motive in ordering early license review
Disney's ABC argues the FCC bypassed less intrusive options to punish the network over its programming, escalating a First Amendment fight over broadcast regula
Deadline · +5 outlets
Netflix reportedly preparing to cut 800 jobs
The reported layoffs would mark another round of cost-cutting at the streaming giant as it prioritizes profitability.
Broadband TV News · +14 outlets
Disney and TikTok strike deal letting creators use Disney characters in videos
The partnership gives Disney a foothold in short-form video and hands TikTok licensed IP to counter rival platforms.
Reuters · +12 outlets
Selma Blair hospitalized and taken into custody after midair incident on Delta flight
The actress allegedly tried to open an aircraft door and injured two flight attendants; the FBI is investigating.
Thewrap · +14 outlets

Startups18 stories ›

Amazon in talks to acquire AI startup Decart for around $7B
The reported deal would hand Amazon Decart's AI technology after both Nvidia and Anthropic reportedly passed, intensifying the race over AI compute and open mod
RS Web Solutions · +15 outlets
Nvidia in talks to deepen investment in or acquire open-model startup Reflection AI
A deal would expand Nvidia's ties to open-source model developers as it looks to defend its position across the AI stack.
Business Standard · +13 outlets
Legal AI startup Harvey raises $550M at $15.5B valuation
The round makes Harvey one of the most valuable application-layer AI companies, reflecting investor appetite for vertical AI tools.
بوابة التكنولوجيا المالية · +13 outlets
Bumble in talks to go private in $1B deal with Ithaca Holdings
A take-private would end Bumble's run as a public company amid persistent pressure on dating app growth.
Startup Fortune · +10 outlets
Meta releases its first frontier model, Muse Wonder
The larger model is Meta's bid to compete at the frontier of AI capability after lighter Muse Spark releases.
TechCrunch · +14 outlets
Open-source AI assistant maker Nous Research raises $90M at $1.5B valuation
The round underscores investor interest in open-model labs as an alternative to closed frontier developers.
Quasa.io · +6 outlets

Business18 stories ›

Meta launches Muse Wonder and Muse Wonder Full AI models, says it has reached the AI frontier
Meta's new models are pitched as closing the gap with OpenAI and Anthropic, and the paid Muse app subscription tests whether users will pay for AI access.
Ft · +14 outlets
Elon Musk gives $276 million to Republican groups, becoming the biggest known 2026 midterm donor
The record spending comes as Musk rebuilds ties with Trump while his companies hold federal contracts.
CNBC · +9 outlets
Microsoft reclaims $4 trillion market cap as it leans on homegrown Maia AI chips
The milestone caps a revival for Microsoft, which says using its own inference chips will expand margins and reduce reliance on Nvidia.
CNBC · +2 outlets
Houthi attacks on Saudi airports prompt FAA warning and Delta's delay of first US-Riyadh nonstop
The strikes on Riyadh's airport threaten the crown prince's plan to make the kingdom a finance and events hub and disrupt planned US airline service.
CNBC · +2 outlets
Trump weighs firing ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle over alleged misconduct
The US president said he is looking at dismissing the envoy after a report she accepted improper gifts while in office.
CNBC · +14 outlets
Trump defends easing sanctions for a Russia diesel deal after bipartisan pushback
Zelenskyy said the move plays into Russia's hands, as global diesel markets grapple with tightening supply.
CNBC · +14 outlets

Science18 stories ›

NASA launches Roman Space Telescope from Florida
The Roman telescope is designed to survey the universe and address dark energy and exoplanet questions.
The Daily News · +14 outlets
Nobel economics prize awarded to Robert Hall and Michael Woodford for stabilization models
The pair were honored for research on how monetary and fiscal policy can stabilize disruptive economic fluctuations.
Phys · +14 outlets
Nvidia to invest $1 billion over five years in quantum computing and U.S. science
The commitment signals growing corporate investment in quantum computing as a strategic technology area.
디지털투데이 · +14 outlets
Quantum computers can self-correct errors, Rutgers and IBM researchers show
The demonstration that a quantum computer can monitor and reset its own chaotic behavior is a step toward fault-tolerant machines.
Phys · +2 outlets
Climate fingerprints reveal stronger evidence of human-caused warming after 30 years
A major review finds the evidence for human-caused warming stronger than ever, despite a U.S. government report questioning the science.
Phys · +14 outlets
U.S. announces $350 million in quantum computing initiatives to validate systems
The funding aims to validate quantum systems and support manufacturing as governments race to industrialize the technology.
Defence Industry Europe · +14 outlets

Biotech18 stories ›

Vaccine stocks rally on reports of U.S.-led push for cancer vaccines
Reports of a federal cancer vaccine initiative and Moderna's cancer vaccine progress lifted vaccine shares and put oncology biotechs on retail investors' radar.
Zacks Investment Research · +12 outlets
FDA approves a new weight-loss drug, drawing broad coverage
The approval adds another obesity treatment to the market amid heavy interest in GLP-1 and next-generation weight-loss therapies.
Olhar Digital · +14 outlets
Bristol Myers dips on 'confounding' lung drug results for admilparant
Only the lower of two tested doses met the main objective in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, raising analyst doubts about the therapy's prospects.
Biopharmadive · +3 outlets
Caribou halts allogeneic CAR T programs as funding pressures mount
The pullback underscores the financing squeeze facing developers of off-the-shelf cell therapies.
The Medicine Maker · +1 outlets
Aspen Neuroscience files to go public to fund Parkinson's cell therapy
The IPO filing is aimed at raising money for a lead program that turns a patient's own cells into dopamine-producing neurons.
Biopharmadive · +4 outlets
First Tracks climbs on 'impressive' Phase 2 celiac disease study data
Initial findings bolstered analyst views that the CD122-targeting drug could have pipeline-in-a-product potential.
Biopharmadive · +3 outlets

Climate18 stories ›

Saudi Arabia signs energy cooperation MoUs with Kuwait, Qatar and Egypt
The agreements broaden Gulf and regional coordination on electricity and renewable energy amid rising regional power demand.
شبكة تواصل الإخبارية · +14 outlets
FERC rejects most of PJM's large load interconnection plan
The commission said PJM's curtailment plan for large loads intrudes on state jurisdiction and appears discriminatory, a key ruling for data center grid access.
Utilitydive · +14 outlets
India hit by widespread power cuts as coal supplies dwindle
Blackouts are hitting homes and factories as coal inventories fall and the grid struggles to meet demand, underscoring the country's energy security strain.
NewsBytes · +7 outlets
UK development finance arm BII targets $1.6B climate funding for Southeast Asia
The British International Investment plan aims to mobilize capital across ASEAN for clean energy and climate projects.
GMA Network · +6 outlets
B.C. Hydro cancels plan to phase out gas-powered generation as electricity shortfall looms
The reversal reflects mounting supply pressures as demand growth outpaces new clean generation in the province.
EnergyNow · +5 outlets
Dominion-NextEra merger hearing focuses on rates and data center demand
Regulators scrutinized the proposed utility merger's impact on customer bills and power demand from data centers.
Utilitydive · +14 outlets

Games18 stories ›

Epic Games delays Marvel and Star Wars crossover shooter, shifts devs to "AI-first" production model
The reported pivot to AI-accelerated development, including AI-generated art, marks a major escalation of generative AI adoption at a top publisher and has draw
Gamesindustry · +15 outlets
Dragon Quest creator Yuji Horii releases AI-made browser game he says took about 30 minutes
A veteran Japanese designer's embrace of gen-AI tools adds a prominent voice to the industry debate over AI's role in game creation.
Gamesindustry · +14 outlets
Nintendo says it has no plans to abandon physical games, contrasting with Sony's digital push
Nintendo's Latin America VP reaffirmed an "agnostic" approach to physical media as rivals move toward digital-only storefronts.
Eurogamer · +13 outlets
Steam sets new concurrent user record with over 43.5 million players in October
Valve's platform broke its own record for simultaneous users and in-game players, underscoring continued growth of PC gaming.
Eurogamer · +14 outlets
Nvidia reportedly ceases production of GeForce RTX 5090 to focus on AI-focused RTX Pro cards
The reported halt of the flagship consumer GPU, if confirmed, signals Nvidia prioritizing AI datacenter hardware over gaming cards.
Gamesindustry · +12 outlets
Games industry M&A totals $57.8bn in Q3, driven by EA's $55bn leveraged buyout
Aream & Co reports 54 transactions in the quarter, with the EA deal dominating deal value across the sector.
Gamesindustry · +3 outlets

Sports18 stories ›

Man City beat Liverpool at Anfield as Premier League charges scandal simmers
City's win at Anfield came against a backdrop of ongoing Premier League financial charges and reports of executive messages about expulsion risk.
ESPN · +3 outlets
Coventry thrash Newcastle 4-1 for first top-flight home win in 25 years
Frank Lampard's side climbed out of the Premier League relegation zone with their first home top-flight victory in 25 years.
BBC · +8 outlets
Michael Jordan 1998 NBA Finals jersey sells for record $14 million
The sale of Jordan's 'Last Dance' jersey broke a basketball memorabilia record set just last month.
sports.yahoo · +14 outlets
Bills host Rams on Monday Night Football in Week 5
Buffalo and Los Angeles met at SoFi Stadium with both teams' offenses in focus on the Week 5 MNF slate.
sports.yahoo · +13 outlets
ALCS Game 1: Guardians at Rays, Rasmussen vs. Griffin
Tampa Bay hosted Cleveland in the ALCS opener, with the well-rested Rays favored by most predictors.
sports.yahoo · +14 outlets
NLCS Game 2: Contreras homer ties it, then delivers RBI single to give Brewers lead
William Contreras tied Game 2 with a fifth-inning homer before an RBI single put Milwaukee back ahead against the Dodgers.
ESPN · +14 outlets

Entertainment18 stories ›

RJ Mitte, Breaking Bad's Walter White Jr., Dies at 34
Mitte played Walt Jr. on Breaking Bad and became a disability-rights advocate after being diagnosed with cerebral palsy at three; cause of death was not disclos
Deadline · +14 outlets
Aaron Sorkin's The Social Reckoning bombs with $5.5M opening weekend
Bad reviews, David Fincher's absence, and an algorithm-era story rather than an AI one are cited as reasons the Facebook follow-up flopped.
Indiewire · +12 outlets
Sean 'Diddy' Combs hospitalized after head injury in federal prison
The 56-year-old mogul is serving a 50-month sentence at Fort Dix in New Jersey and was reportedly taken to a hospital on Saturday.
Variety · +14 outlets
Tom Cruise's Digger faces $245M loss as weekend two box office drops 60%
The Alejandro G. Inarritu film's steep decline comes despite a VistaVision presentation in select cities, with Anne Hathaway defending the movie.
Indiewire · +4 outlets
Warner Music sues Ray-Ban owner EssilorLuxottica for $64M over unlicensed ad synchs
The Italian eyewear conglomerate is accused of using uncleared music by Taylor Swift, Drake, Dua Lipa and Rihanna in social media ads.
Billboard
Other Mommy tops North American box office with $27.5M despite D+ CinemaScore
A viral trailer attached to Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey helped the Blumhouse horror film open at No. 1 despite poor audience scores.
Indiewire · +10 outlets

Luxe18 stories ›

Delta Delays Atlanta-Riyadh Launch to March 2027 After Attacks at Riyadh Airport
Delta's pushback follows repeated strikes on the Saudi capital that are raising safety and cost concerns for the kingdom's tourism and aviation expansion.
Skift · +14 outlets
British Airways to Fit A380s With 106 Business-Class Suites, Calling It the World's Largest
The revamped A380 business cabin would be the largest such installation in the industry as premium demand outpaces volume growth.
Oui Speak Fashion (OSF) · +14 outlets
Two Stolen Renoir Paintings Recovered in Pre-Dawn Raid in Southern France
The recovered works are 'Portrait of Madame Colonna Romano' (1910) and 'Jeune fille au puits' (1886).
Robb Report · +8 outlets
Fire Destroys Paris's Oldest Covered Food Market, Marché des Enfants Rouges
An overnight blaze destroyed the historic Marais market, one of the French capital's most beloved culinary destinations.
Condé Nast Traveler · +14 outlets
Luxury Sector Lost 70 Million Customers, Analyst Says, as Hermès and LVMH Look Expensive
The analyst argues the contraction leaves even top luxury houses hard to justify at current valuations.
BigGo Finance · +9 outlets
Kim Jones to Relaunch His Eponymous Label
The relaunch aims at a broader wardrobe unrestricted by traditional categories, revisiting the designer's first brand.
Robb Report · +13 outlets