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Tech18 stories ›

Meta and Apple partner to bring open-weight Muse Spark Open model to Mac Studio desktops
The release pairs Meta's most capable US open-weight model yet with Apple's MLX stack, though running it requires up to 1TB of RAM, and it marks a rare collabor
MacRumors · +14 outlets
Eight US states sue OpenAI, alleging ChatGPT harms children and deceives adults
The multistate action adds to mounting legal and regulatory pressure on OpenAI over consumer protection and child safety claims.
AP News · +14 outlets
FTC subpoenas OpenAI and Anthropic over AI safety incidents
The agency is seeking records tied to safety failures as it investigates possible consumer protection violations at the two AI labs.
Gizmodo · +14 outlets
Global tech sell-off deepens as AI funding worries hit Nvidia, AMD, Dell and chip stocks
Investors soured on AI-linked debt and valuations, with CoreWeave credit default swaps hitting distress levels even as Nvidia's Jensen Huang said no backstop is
CNBC · +13 outlets
Nvidia, Apple, Cisco and other tech firms revealed as top donors to Trump's $330M White House ballroom
Secret donor documents show Apple and Nvidia each pledged $25 million, spotlighting Big Tech's ties to the administration.
9to5Mac · +14 outlets
Google demonstrates quantum computing error correction breakthrough, cutting errors 40-fold
The advance on Google's Willow chip targets a key bottleneck and supports efforts to grow the 'magic states' needed for useful quantum computation.
Investing.com · +8 outlets

AI18 stories ›

FTC subpoenas OpenAI and Anthropic over AI safety incidents
The FTC subpoenas mark the White House's regulatory response to AI safety incidents at the two leading frontier labs.
CBS News · +14 outlets
Eight states sue OpenAI, alleging its chatbot harms children and deceives adults
The parallel state lawsuits escalate legal pressure on OpenAI over youth safety and consumer protection.
U.S. News & World Report · +14 outlets
Meta launches open-weight Muse Spark Open model with Apple, running locally on Macs
The 816B-parameter open-weight release positions Meta against Chinese open models and ties it to Apple silicon.
TechCrunch · +14 outlets
Google opens Gemini 4 Argon, targeting robotics and simulation
Google pitches Gemini 4 Argon as a single model for robot control, simulation generation, and training evaluation.
The Decoder · +14 outlets
Anthropic Q3 revenue reaches $16.8B as growth slows ahead of planned November IPO
The deceleration complicates Anthropic's IPO plans amid safety scrutiny and investor valuation concerns.
The Decoder · +6 outlets
NYC comptroller urges Anthropic to delay IPO and focus on AI safety
The pension-fund official's call adds public-market pressure to Anthropic over safety before its expected listing.
PYMNTS.com · +9 outlets

Media18 stories ›

Netflix cuts about 1,000 jobs, 6% of workforce, in its largest layoff round ever
The cuts, Netflix's biggest to date, follow record revenue growth and come as the streamer restructures and faces rising competition for viewers.
Anadolu Ajansı · +15 outlets
Netflix names Peter Rice chief content officer as Bela Bajaria exits after 10 years
Former Disney and Fox executive Peter Rice starts October 26 and will oversee all scripted and unscripted content at the streamer.
Thewrap · +9 outlets
Steven Soderbergh to help finish The Batman Part II filming as Matt Reeves handles family matter
Reeves will not be on set as production resumes on the DC Studios sequel, which is currently slated for an early 2028 release.
Variety · +13 outlets
Meta's new commercial terms will allow scraping of news sites, legal experts say
The updated terms of use, effective October 30, would let Meta crawl content from sites tied to business accounts on its platforms.
Niemanlab · +7 outlets
Disney and Dude Perfect announce company-wide creative partnership
The deal will have the YouTube collective create content tied to Disney properties including Avengers: Doomsday and Star Wars.
The Walt Disney Company · +7 outlets
Skydance shares plunge after distributing nearly 471 million warrants
The newly formed Skydance Corp. has struggled on Wall Street since David Ellison's deal to take over Warner Bros. Discovery.
Fox Business · +13 outlets

Startups18 stories ›

Anthropic Q3 revenue jumps 45% to $16.8B as AI startup gears up for IPO
Anthropic's rapid revenue growth comes as it prepares for a public listing, though some analysts remain skeptical of its reported profitability.
Fortune India · +7 outlets
Modal raises $750M at $15.75B valuation, tops $1B annualized run rate
The AI inference infrastructure startup's large Series D reflects continued investor appetite for compute and model-serving platforms.
Axios · +6 outlets
Ramp hits $60B valuation after $1.85B funding round as annualized revenue crosses $2B
The fintech's valuation jump comes as it pushes deeper into AI and reports 85,000 customers.
TechCrunch · +3 outlets
Anduril valued at $90B in employee tender offer as defense demand accelerates
The defense tech startup's surging valuation underscores growing investor interest in military and autonomous systems.
The Tech Buzz · +3 outlets
Cohere moves to acquire AI cybersecurity startup AISLE
The deal would expand Cohere's footprint into AI-driven vulnerability detection and European security markets.
Reuters · +10 outlets
Amazon reportedly negotiates $7B acquisition of AI infrastructure startup Decart
The reported talks would mark a major acquisition in AI infrastructure and generative video modeling.
Konsulteer · +9 outlets

Business18 stories ›

Netflix replaces chief content officer Bela Bajaria with former Disney exec Peter Rice
The change comes as Netflix contends with a declining share price, slowing viewer engagement and investor pressure.
CNBC · +13 outlets
AI trade selloff deepens: chip stocks tumble as CoreWeave credit default swaps hit distress levels
Investors are souring on AI debt and infrastructure names, sending CoreWeave and data center bonds to stressed levels.
CNBC · +8 outlets
Anthropic revenue rises to $16.8B ahead of IPO, but growth slows and investors temper valuation
Slowing revenue growth and a crackdown on rivals copying Claude are weighing on IPO expectations.
Business Insider · +11 outlets
Eight states sue OpenAI, alleging ChatGPT harmed children and misled adults
The suits extend state scrutiny from social media to AI, following Meta's $18 billion child-safety settlement.
Fortune · +14 outlets
Wholesale prices jumped 6.3% annually in September, biggest gain since 2022
Hot producer-price data is fueling expectations the Fed may need to tighten further.
CNBC · +14 outlets
Samsung expects operating profit to exceed $80 billion for the first time
The guidance underscores how AI memory demand is reshaping the semiconductor landscape.
WSJ · +14 outlets

Science18 stories ›

Google shows more efficient way to correct errors in quantum computers
The experiment points to reduced resource overhead for fault-tolerant quantum computing, a key hurdle to practical machines.
Newscientist · +14 outlets
Roman Space Telescope captures its first images
First light from NASA's next flagship observatory marks the start of commissioning ahead of a survey of dark energy and the early universe.
Universe Space Tech · +14 outlets
NASA confirms Artemis II heat shield performed as intended
Rigorous post-flight analysis of the crewed lunar flyby's heat shield supports the path toward crewed landings on the moon.
Phys · +14 outlets
Antarctica's Thwaites glacier will keep retreating even if oceans cool, models show
New modeling finds no plausible ocean cooling would halt the 'Doomsday' glacier's retreat, raising sea-level stakes.
Newscientist · +14 outlets
Astronomers detect the same mysterious radio-like signal twice from empty space
An 88-day repeat interval with no obvious source leaves James Webb Telescope scientists searching for an explanation.
The Economic Times · +14 outlets
44% of reef-building coral species now threatened with extinction, global study finds
The assessment warns the true share of at-risk corals is likely higher, with implications for reef ecosystems worldwide.
Phys · +12 outlets

Biotech18 stories ›

BioNTech's mRNA cancer vaccine BNT113 misses primary endpoint in head and neck cancer trial
The Phase 2/3 miss raises doubts about mRNA cancer vaccine approaches and weighed on BioNTech shares.
BioPharm International · +14 outlets
Verastem's KRAS G12D inhibitor shows robust early response in pancreatic cancer study
Early data could make Verastem competitive in the crowded KRAS inhibitor field, where a rival drug struggled.
STAT · +14 outlets
FDA approves new weight loss drug
The approval adds another entrant to the fast-growing obesity treatment market.
BusinessWorld Online · +14 outlets
Merck and Moderna outline plans to pair Keytruda with personalized mRNA cancer vaccines
Executives said there is a lot of exploring to do after initial melanoma vaccine success, and Moderna shares rallied on the news.
STAT · +6 outlets
Arrowhead RNAi drug crosses into brain and hints at Alzheimer's benefit in first-of-its-kind study
A subcutaneously administered RNA interference medicine reduced levels of a protein implicated in the disease.
Biopharmadive · +5 outlets
FDA launches rare disease framework initiative to modernize small-cohort trial design
A revamped regulatory approach may reduce guesswork for investors weighing rare disease drug approvals.
Biopharmadive · +5 outlets

Climate18 stories ›

Google warns grid delays could stall AI data center growth by up to a decade
Politico reports tech giants say power interconnection backlogs, not chips or capital, are the binding constraint on AI expansion.
Foreign Policy Journal · +11 outlets
Trump administration declares power grid emergency across 13 states amid heat
The Energy Department emergency order follows above-average temperatures and tight mid-Atlantic supply.
AOL.com · +14 outlets
IRENA: renewable power capacity must reach 38.2 TW by 2050 to meet climate goals
The agency's World Energy Transition Outlook says electrification and renewables must scale far faster, with grids lagging.
Gulf Daily News (Bahrain) · +9 outlets
Europe's EV sales hit record as North America drops 44%
Global EV growth is shifting toward Europe and emerging markets even as the US market contracts.
Electrek · +11 outlets
Mid-Atlantic grid emergency spurs calls for more power generation
PJM-area officials renew warnings that retiring plants and rising data center load are straining reliability.
Times West Virginian · +2 outlets
World needs $10.3 trillion a year to meet energy transition goals
Investment estimates show current spending falls far short of what decarbonization and grid buildout require.
Fast Company Middle East · +11 outlets

Games18 stories ›

Rockstar Releases GTA 6 Launch Trailer Ahead of November 19 Release
The launch trailer for Grand Theft Auto 6 shows Jason and Lucia in Vice City and confirms the November 19 release date for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.
Gamespot · +14 outlets
Ubisoft to Cut 70 Singapore Jobs, Close Finland Studio, and Offer German Redundancies
Ubisoft's restructuring continues after a $1.7 billion annual loss, with voluntary departure plans at its Dusseldorf, Berlin, and Mainz studios.
Kotaku · +14 outlets
Sega Pulls Total War: Shogun 2 Complete Edition From Sale After Backlash
Sega and Creative Assembly are delisting the remaster and restoring the original after admitting the release fell short of expectations.
Ign · +10 outlets
GTA 6 Confirmed Eligible for The Game Awards 2026 Game of the Year
The Game Awards' cutoff date confirms GTA 6 qualifies for nomination, giving the November release a shot at Game of the Year.
Ign · +14 outlets
DayZ Creator Dean Hall Launches Open-Source Framework Brutal, Says Industry 'Rotten to the Core'
Hall's Ahwoo and RocketWerkz released the framework while he criticized Epic's Unreal and Unity over big-company greed.
Gamesindustry · +5 outlets
Big Walk Dev House House Won't Release on Xbox, Citing BDS Boycott of Microsoft
The Melbourne studio behind the co-op puzzler says it will not bring the game to Xbox until Microsoft is removed as a BDS boycott target.
Gamesindustry · +7 outlets

Sports18 stories ›

College Football Playoff nearing deal to expand to 24 teams starting in 2027
The expanded format would add roughly $300 million per year in revenue and mark the biggest structural change to the sport's postseason since the four-team era.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Eagles QB Jalen Hurts ruled out vs. Panthers with blood clot in calf
The diagnosis sidelines Philadelphia's starting quarterback and hands Tanner McKee his biggest NFL opportunity with the team trying to end a three-game skid.
sports.yahoo · +14 outlets
Guardians beat Rays 3-2 in Game 3 on Petey Halpin homer, take 2-1 ALCS lead
Cleveland's go-ahead two-run homer puts the Guardians in front of a series between two small-market clubs.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Dodgers move Ohtani back to leadoff for must-win NLCS Game 4 vs. Brewers
Trailing 3-0 in the series, Los Angeles reshuffles its lineup as Milwaukee pushes the defending champions to the brink of elimination.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Savannah Bananas go international for 2027, announce Banana Ball 360 and Disney film
The exhibition barnstorming outfit adds Mexico and Canada stops plus a new two-field game format in its 2027 World Tour.
ESPN · +6 outlets
Seahawks and Broncos meet on Thursday Night Football in Week 6
Denver hosts Seattle with both teams looking to steady inconsistent offenses; an overwhelming share of wire traffic around the game is spam streaming posts.
CBS Sports · +13 outlets

Entertainment18 stories ›

Netflix Ousts Chief Content Officer Bela Bajaria, Names Former Disney Exec Peter Rice as Replacement
The shake-up at the top of Netflix's content organization comes a day after the streamer cut roughly 1,000 employees, with Rice starting October 26.
Indiewire · +4 outlets
Steven Soderbergh Steps In to Help Finish 'The Batman Part II' Filming as Matt Reeves Tends to Family Matter
Production resumes on DC Studios' sequel while Reeves remains away from set, with Soderbergh assisting on the final weeks of principal photography.
Variety · +13 outlets
DOJ Sues Ticket Broker Accused of Illegally Buying 18.5 Million Tickets, Netting $120M Scalping Beyoncé and Others
The BOTS Act enforcement action alleges the company bought 7,624 tickets to a single Renaissance concert and profited about $833,323 from reselling them.
Rolling Stone · +1 outlets
U2 Announces 2027 World Tour and New Album 'Carnaval de Luz,' Shares Single 'The Greatest Show on Earth'
The tour in support of the album, named after Bono's favorite track, begins February 2027 in Mexico City.
Rolling Stone · +14 outlets
Blondie Announces First Album in Nine Years, 'High Noon,' and Shares Lead Single 'Spectral Eyes'
The band's 12th studio album features Johnny Marr, Sex Pistols' Glen Matlock, and Beirut's Zach Condon, and marks Clem Burke's final recording.
Pitchfork · +14 outlets
'Fourth Wing' TV Series Casts Esther McGregor and Emilio Sakraya as Violet and Xaden for Prime Video
The Amazon Prime Video adaptation of Rebecca Yarros' bestselling romantasy novels has found its two leads.
Deadline · +13 outlets

Luxe18 stories ›

Delta Unveils Biggest Front-of-Cabin Makeover in Decades Across Delta One
Delta is revamping Delta One with new seats, menus, tableware and service touches as it pushes deeper into premium international travel.
AOL.co.uk · +12 outlets
Southwest Overhauls Rapid Rewards Loyalty Program and Previews New Lounges
Southwest is restructuring elite tiers and Companion Pass earning, while credit card welcome bonuses will no longer count toward the pass in 2027.
Skift · +13 outlets
LVMH's Jean Arnault Recruits Audemars Piguet's Ex-CEO to Lead Hublot
The leadership move signals a new chapter for Hublot under LVMH's next-generation ownership.
Glitz · +1 outlets
Singapore Airlines Rolls Out New In-Flight Amenities Across All Cabin Classes
The carrier is refreshing amenity kits and cabin service, with Sisley and Byredo products among the new offerings.
Asian Aviation · +14 outlets
British Airways Unveils New A380 Cabins With 106 Business Class Suites
The retrofit adds business suites and refreshed first class as BA upgrades its long-haul flagship.
Rus Tourism News · +14 outlets
Lufthansa Group Wins Bid for TAP Air Portugal
The acquisition would consolidate further European airline ownership under Lufthansa.
Turning Left For Less - · +13 outlets