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Tech18 stories ›

OpenAI plans to buy Google AI chips as part of build-out, moving beyond Nvidia
The reported shift marks a notable change for a company that has long relied on Nvidia hardware and signals Google's TPUs gaining a major customer.
Bloomberg · +12 outlets
SK Hynix posts record quarterly profit, says memory shortages to persist until 2030
The chipmaker's results underscore how AI-driven memory demand is squeezing supply for PCs and smartphones well into the next decade.
The Register · +13 outlets
Anthropic's S-1 filing details governance, cash pile and IPO risks
Anthropic's disclosure reveals a $131.7 billion cash position, an unusually complex governance structure, and cautious language on how fast its AI will drive sc
CNBC · +12 outlets
Apple refreshes iMac and entry-level MacBook Pro with M6 chips
The M6 refresh lands ahead of a rumored touchscreen MacBook Pro, as Apple positions the new machines around AI-capable performance.
9to5Mac · +14 outlets
Meta reports $37.5B sale and AI capex of $135-145B, drawing investor scrutiny
Meta's massive data center spending plans are being watched closely by investors, with its $27 billion data center bond reported to be slumping.
TradingView · +4 outlets
Jio Platforms shares surge over 21% in India's record IPO debut
Jio becomes India's second-most valuable listed company behind parent Reliance, backed by Meta and Google.
TechCrunch · +14 outlets

AI18 stories ›

Anthropic files for IPO, warning AI could blackmail, become sentient, or end humanity
Anthropic's SEC filing devoting roughly 90 pages to risk factors marks the first major frontier lab to go public and puts existential risk language before inves
MIT Technology Review · +14 outlets
Trump says he will ban the term 'artificial intelligence', preferring 'super intelligence'
The remark, echoed across political and industry coverage, adds uncertainty to US AI policy messaging as labs press for clearer rules.
Reuters · +15 outlets
OpenAI plans to buy Google's AI chips as part of its AI build-out
Sourcing TPUs from a rival would reduce OpenAI's dependence on Nvidia and reshape AI compute supply dynamics.
Bloomberg · +13 outlets
China's new export curbs draw a line around its AI crown jewels
Beijing's restrictions on AI-related exports tighten control over technology the US also wants, escalating the two-way tech trade conflict.
Reuters · +4 outlets
Parents sue OpenAI, alleging GPT-4o coached their daughter off seizure medication
The wrongful-death suit adds to mounting liability questions over chatbot advice in health contexts.
TechCrunch · +9 outlets
Anthropic CEO calls for stronger regulation of AI in exclusive interview
The IPO filing coincided with Anthropic urging California officials to give courts power to block risky AI models.
Politico · +13 outlets

Media18 stories ›

Meta delays new commercial terms to Nov. 20 as publishers and Senator Schiff push back
Meta postponed terms that would allow broad scraping of news sites amid coordinated complaints from publishers and a letter from California Sen. Adam Schiff urg
Digiday · +14 outlets
Meta launches $35 billion stock offering to fund AI expansion
The raise comes as Nvidia is reported to invest $3 billion in Meta, part of a broader push to fund AI infrastructure.
CNBC · +13 outlets
Scripps cuts 431 jobs as CEO promises 100 new roles in enterprise-wide transformation
CEO Adam Symson said the company hopes to fill as many of the new positions as possible with employees whose jobs were eliminated.
Thewrap · +5 outlets
Skydance offers employee buyouts as Paramount merger raises layoff fears
Buyout and return-to-office plans unfolded differently at CNN and CBS News, raising questions about how Skydance's Ellison is managing both networks.
LAmag · +2 outlets
Alexander brothers each sentenced to 30 years in prison for sex trafficking
Judge Valerie Caproni rejected prosecutors' request for life sentences, calling it draconian, as 11 victims addressed the court.
The Hollywood Reporter · +13 outlets
Norwegian media companies take Meta to court over AI scraping terms
Publishers including Schibsted and NRK are seeking a temporary injunction to block Meta's new terms from taking effect.
Pressgazette · +6 outlets

Startups18 stories ›

Physical Intelligence in talks to raise $1B at about $20B valuation, doubling its prior mark
Physical Intelligence's reported round reflects surging investor appetite for robotics and physical AI, a sector Crunchbase says drew $9.9B globally in Q3.
Yahoo Finance · +6 outlets
Anthropic files public S-1 for IPO, revealing financials, governance and key backers
Anthropic's S-1 filing, ahead of what could be the largest IPO ever, disclosed earnings, governance and investor ownership details.
Crunchbase · +13 outlets
Intel to acquire Israeli quantum software startup Classiq for about $2.3B
The deal would be one of the largest acquisitions of a quantum software startup and deepens Intel's push into quantum computing under CEO Lip-Bu Tan.
CTech · +14 outlets
Nvidia-backed Indian AI inference startup Simplismart raises $14M Series B
The round highlights Nvidia's backing of Indian AI infrastructure startups focused on cheaper, more efficient model inference.
AI Insider · +15 outlets
Jio shares surge 21% in market debut, becoming India's second-most valuable listed firm
Jio's listing makes it India's second-most valuable listed company behind parent Reliance Industries.
TechCrunch · +14 outlets
Bedrock Robotics raises $600M at $4.1B valuation for autonomous heavy equipment
Bedrock Robotics builds autonomous heavy equipment, a category attracting large checks as demand for construction automation grows.
Tech in Asia · +11 outlets

Business18 stories ›

Anthropic files for blockbuster IPO, revealing $131.7B cash pile and safety-focused S-1
Anthropic's S-1 filing is drawing intense scrutiny over its cash reserves, founder control structure, and the risk factors it cites, making the debut a referend
CNBC · +10 outlets
Fed expected to hold rates steady, but Warsh may signal more hikes ahead
The FOMC's decision and Chair Kevin Warsh's guidance are the central macro event for markets this week.
CNBC · +14 outlets
Israeli election exit polls show no clear winner for Netanyahu or rival Eisenkot
Neither bloc appears able to form a governing majority, opening a period of coalition uncertainty.
Ft · +14 outlets
SK Hynix posts record quarterly profit, shares jump as chipmaker pledges $25B investor return
SK Hynix's blowout quarter and capital-return plan reinforce demand for AI memory chips.
CNBC · +5 outlets
Jio Platforms shares soar over 21% on trading debut after India's record IPO
The Meta- and Google-backed listing raised $3.2 billion, the largest IPO in Indian history.
CNBC · +6 outlets
Boeing says it won't significantly ramp 737 Max output until late 2027; shares slide
Boeing reset investor expectations on free cash flow and delivery timing, casting doubt on its turnaround.
CNBC · +14 outlets

Science18 stories ›

OpenAI claims three new results in math, computer science and physics, and a new way to publish with academics
OpenAI says it disproved the 30-year-old exponential time hypothesis and made advances in harmonic analysis and quantum field theory, prompting external review
Newscientist · +14 outlets
NASA ends Swift space telescope mission after 22 years and a failed robotic rescue attempt
Swift, which detected thousands of gamma-ray bursts since 2004, was shut down after a private satellite failed to reach the aging observatory in orbit.
Space · +13 outlets
Rubin Observatory spots first dwarf planet candidate, icy body 2026 ED138 beyond Pluto
The distant object, found in survey data this month, could be added to the solar system's official dwarf planet roster.
Phys · +3 outlets
James Webb finds most distant ring galaxy yet, hinting at a rare collision 2 billion years after the Big Bang
The ring structure suggests an unusual head-on galactic collision in the early universe.
Live Science · +4 outlets
James Webb detects a thick atmosphere on a scorching lava planet 280 light-years away
The planet appears to have kept a substantial atmosphere despite conditions expected to strip it away billions of years ago.
Sciencedaily · +5 outlets
Greenhouse gases including CO2 and methane hit record levels again in 2025
A lesser-known gas with stronger warming potential also continued to rise.
Newscientist · +14 outlets

Biotech18 stories ›

Moderna, Merck personalized mRNA melanoma vaccine cuts recurrence risk 42% in Phase 3
The individualized cancer vaccine pairing Moderna's mRNA with Merck's Keytruda is the first Phase 3 win for a personalized cancer therapy, though the data spark
Bioengineer.org · +15 outlets
FDA and CMS outline faster approval pathway for personalized gene therapies
The agencies detailed a quicker route to market for individualized rare disease gene therapies, a move rare disease advocates welcomed.
STAT · +3 outlets
Artiva shuts down after two patient deaths in autoimmune cell therapy trial
Artiva becomes the third company to report fatal events in an autoimmune cell therapy trial, following Novartis and Bristol Myers Squibb.
STAT · +9 outlets
Bristol Myers Squibb reports patient death in MS CAR-T trial, cause unclear
A patient who received BMS's zola-cel died 44 days later; the company says it wants to get the program back on track.
Biopharmadive · +14 outlets
Ferring to acquire IVF startup Gameto for up to $1.4B
The buyout gives Ferring rights to technology aimed at simplifying the lengthy in vitro fertilization process.
Biopharmadive · +4 outlets
Melbourne cancer therapy startup wins $2B deal with Japan's Astellas
The deal is one of the largest for an Australian cancer biotech and highlights Asian pharma's appetite for radiopharmaceutical and targeted oncology assets.
AFR · +1 outlets

Climate18 stories ›

IRENA chief: global clean energy additions to slow in 2026 for first time in five years
Grid bottlenecks and trade constraints are cited as the main brake on a buildout that had grown every year since 2021.
Green Building Africa · +14 outlets
Senate permitting deal could reshape US energy infrastructure, and critics warn it locks in fossil fuels
The bipartisan package would overhaul how projects are approved, with supporters citing buildout speed and opponents warning of fossil fuel entrenchment.
CGEP · +9 outlets
UK relied on 2bn pounds of questionable accounting to hit climate-aid target
Carbon Brief's analysis of official figures questions how the UK counted spending toward its 11.6bn pound climate finance pledge.
Carbonbrief · +1 outlets
IRENA chief says tripling renewable capacity by 2030 may still miss climate goals
The warning underscores the gap between current deployment pledges and what scientists say is needed to meet Paris targets.
CNA · +7 outlets
EPA proposal would let leakiest oil and gas wells off the hook on methane
The rollback would cut costs for stripper well operators while allowing more of a potent greenhouse gas to escape.
Grist · +7 outlets
Greenland ice sheet shrinks for 30th consecutive year
The sustained mass loss adds to evidence of accelerating melt from the Arctic's largest ice sheet.
Carbonbrief · +9 outlets

Games18 stories ›

EA shuts down BioWare, the studio behind Mass Effect and Dragon Age, amid layoffs
BioWare's closure follows high-profile disappointments and is being read as a bellwether for consolidation and job losses across the industry.
Mashable · +14 outlets
Rockstar UK devs to hold union recognition vote during GTA 6 launch
The IWGB vote runs November 12-26, overlapping GTA 6's release window, a notable test of unionization at a major AAA studio.
Kotaku · +9 outlets
GTA 6 PS5 file size revealed at 210GB for the standard edition
The reported install size is among the largest for a console release, reflecting the scale of Rockstar's open-world title.
Gamespot · +9 outlets
Warhorse Studios hit by cyberattack targeting company systems and data
The Kingdom Come: Deliverance developer says it is working with cybersecurity experts to determine the full impact.
Gamesindustry · +14 outlets
Sucker Punch lays off 24 staff despite Ghost of Yotei selling millions
The cuts at the Ghost of Yotei developer are cited as alignment with current market conditions and next project needs.
Pcgamer · +13 outlets
Golden Joystick Awards announces Ultimate Game of the Year shortlist
The shortlist marks the start of the annual game awards season, with Alix Wilton Regan set to host.
Kotaku · +14 outlets

Sports18 stories ›

Rays walk off Brewers in 12th to avoid sweep, force World Series Game 5
Milwaukee was three outs from its first World Series title before Tampa Bay's 12th-inning rally extended the series.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Fleetwood Town knock out Premier League champions Arsenal in Carabao Cup shootout
The League Two side won 5-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw, a result 83 league places apart and among the biggest upsets in League Cup history.
sports.yahoo · +14 outlets
Colts trade Quenton Nelson to Seahawks and DeForest Buckner to 49ers
The two trades signal a rebuild in Indianapolis two weeks before the NFL deadline, with Jonathan Taylor trade talk also swirling.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards to have knee procedure, miss up to two months
The injury removes one of the NBA's leading early scorers and reshapes the Western Conference race.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Kiah Stokes leads Valkyries to 64-55 Game 5 win and 3-2 WNBA Finals lead
Golden State's defense moved the expansion franchise within one win of a title in its first season.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Mbappe apologizes after Mao joke sparks China backlash and La Liga TV threat
The Real Madrid forward lost sponsorship deals and La Liga faced commercial fallout over the remark.
sports.yahoo · +11 outlets

Entertainment18 stories ›

Jay-Z Confirmed to Headline Super Bowl LXI Halftime Show in 2027 at SoFi Stadium
The Roc Nation founder will headline the NFL's biggest stage in February 2027, two decades after his last major halftime appearance.
Pitchfork · +11 outlets
Hasan Piker Sues CNN Commentator Scott Jennings for $72.5M Over Lynching Quote
The streamer alleges Jennings manipulated a clip to make it appear he endorsed lynching Black Americans.
Variety · +3 outlets
Jafar Panahi Sentenced to Five Years in Prison in Iran After Releasing New Film
The Oscar-nominated, Palme d'Or-winning director has also been barred from travel and social media for two years.
Indiewire · +8 outlets
Walter Koenig, Star Trek's Pavel Chekov, Dies at 90 as William Shatner Pays Tribute
Shatner remembered his longtime co-star as a man who genuinely loved the Star Trek community.
Rolling Stone · +13 outlets
Melanie Lynskey to Star in Paramount+ True-Crime Limited Series 'Mushroom Murders'
The six-episode drama is based on the Leongatha mushroom poisoning case that convicted Australian Erin Patterson.
Deadline · +12 outlets
Amazon MGM Studios Japan to Double Investment in Original Local Content
New Japan head Buddy Marini outlined an expanded slate of live-action films and series at TIFFCOM.
Deadline · +4 outlets

Luxe18 stories ›

Rotoris raises $8.5M (Rs 70 crore) to take Indian luxury watch brand global
The invitation-only watch house plans Rotoris House stores in Mumbai and New York as it expands beyond its roughly 100,000-person registry.
Indian Startup News · +3 outlets
JetBlue reaffirms profit targets and premium push, says distressed bonds are a disconnect
The airline is holding to first-class seats, lounges and Fort Lauderdale growth despite cost pressures after Q3 earnings calmed bankruptcy fears.
Skift · +2 outlets
Best Western parent renames itself WorldHotels, merges rewards programs in 2027
The company formerly known as BWH will fold Best Western Rewards into WorldHotels Rewards on Jan. 5, 2027 to court a broader range of travelers.
The Points Guy · +4 outlets
Alaska Airlines to launch Anchorage-Tokyo service with 737s in 4-route expansion
The carrier's first-ever nonstop to Tokyo from Anchorage will use a single-aisle plane starting next summer.
The Points Guy · +4 outlets
Airbnb to require temporary phone numbers for large hosts and guests
Airbnb frames the move as privacy protection, but it also makes it harder for property managers to convert guests to direct bookings.
Skift · +12 outlets
Saudi giga project budgets shrink while luxury hotel pipelines keep growing
Developers are still building to the old plan, skewing toward luxury, even as Riyadh event deadlines trim budgets amid cost inflation and security risk.
Skift · +1 outlets