Tech18 stories ›
Google will cut off Search access for schools that refuse to enable its AI features
The policy forces schools to accept AI Overviews and other AI tools in class accounts or lose Search entirely, drawing political backlash.
CNBC · +14 outlets
AMD posts record $13.4B quarter as data center revenue nearly doubles, stock jumps 8%
CEO Lisa Su called Q3 2026 the largest and most profitable quarter in AMD's history, driven by AI chip demand.
CNBC · +10 outlets
Apple stock sinks as memory crisis hits profit forecast in Ternus's first earnings call
Apple's disappointing gross margin guidance, tied to surging memory costs, gave new CEO John Ternus his first major test.
CNBC · +5 outlets
Binance says fake job interviews and an internal AI tool enabled $6.3 billion heist
Binance's postmortem details a months-long North Korean campaign that researchers had warned about for years.
The Verge · +13 outlets
Markets spooked as Google reports $1 trillion-plus AI bill and negative cash flow
Investor anxiety over hyperscaler AI spending intensified, weighing on Google and other tech stocks.
Mashable · +4 outlets
FTC opens probe into AI safety practices at Anthropic and OpenAI
The inquiry adds regulatory scrutiny to the leading frontier model developers.
Axios · +13 outlets
AI18 stories ›
US tech stocks recover after selloff over AI spending spooked investors
The Nasdaq entered correction territory before rebounding, reflecting investor anxiety about the scale of AI capital spending.
The Guardian · +13 outlets
Google will cut off Search access for schools that ban its AI tools
Google Search now integrates AI features, so schools that restrict the tools lose search access entirely.
TechCrunch · +13 outlets
EU court adviser warns Google's AI chatbot may breach press copyright rules
A non-binding opinion from an advocate general could shape how EU copyright law applies to generative AI answers.
Reuters · +4 outlets
US tech giants' hidden AI debt swells 90% to $3.2tn in 6 months
Off-balance-sheet financing for AI infrastructure is growing faster than conventional debt disclosures suggest.
Nikkei Asia · +1 outlets
Anthropic working on FlashProve system to verify AI model identity
Provenance tooling could help users confirm an AI response came from the model it claims to be from.
TechCrunch · +3 outlets
OpenAI says GPT-6 Astra designed a hardware device from scratch in under a week
The claim that an AI model handled enclosure, circuit board and firmware design would mark a step up in autonomous engineering.
The Decoder · +14 outlets
Media18 stories ›
Disney weighs several thousand layoffs as managers told to cut costs by up to 20%
The cost-cutting push, reported ahead of Disney's November 17 earnings, would be the latest in a year of reductions under new leadership.
CNBC · +15 outlets
Virgin Media O2 to cut thousands of jobs under plan targeting 800 million pounds in savings
The UK telecom and media group is preparing a new strategic plan to simplify the business as it seeks 800 million pounds in cost savings.
The Guardian · +13 outlets
Midterm exit polls show Trump at 38% approval, lowest for a president in a midterm
The early CBS News exit poll figure is the lowest for a president in a midterm since tracking began in 2006.
Mediaite · +9 outlets
BAFTA unveils 2026 Breakthrough UK cohort of 21 rising creatives, backed by Netflix
Now in its 13th year, the Netflix-supported talent program spotlights emerging UK creatives across film, television and games.
Variety · +4 outlets
WWE and Disney expand partnership with two-day takeover of ESPN Wide World of Sports
The event features the John Cena Classic and a Marvel Studios 'Avengers: Doomsday'-themed Worlds Collide, deepening WWE's ties with Disney's sports and entertai
Barrett Media · +13 outlets
Netflix adds AI-driven 'AI Discover' recommendation tab to its TV app
The feature starts with a subset of US subscribers watching in English on supported TVs, building on Netflix's earlier recommendation efforts.
Thewrap · +14 outlets
Startups18 stories ›
AI inference startup Fal raises $1.3B at $16B valuation, doubling its valuation
Bessemer led the round for the five-year-old generative media inference startup as demand for AI inference capacity surges.
TechCrunch · +11 outlets
Anthropic posts $17B quarterly revenue with $895B in compute commitments
Anthropic's amended S-1 shows audited Q3 revenue of $16.96B, up from $11.56B in Q2, as the company still grapples with compute economics.
Saastr · +7 outlets
Salesforce acquires AI startup Cresta for $2.7 billion
The deal continues Salesforce's AI acquisition spree even amid a broader market selloff.
The Information · +9 outlets
Northwood Space raises $375M Series C at $2B valuation from a16z and DFJ Growth
The ground station startup founded by a former Disney Channel star will expand satellite infrastructure.
TechCrunch · +13 outlets
Global venture funding hits $59B in October on record $15.9B DeepSeek round
Crunchbase data shows October funding jumped 45% year over year, driven largely by China's largest-ever startup deal.
Crunchbase · +1 outlets
Autonomous SRE startup Traversal raises $120M Series B at $1B valuation
The startup uses AI to find the root cause of production outages, and the round makes it a unicorn.
Securities.io · +6 outlets
Business18 stories ›
AMD stock jumps 8% as Q3 data center revenue nearly doubles on AI chip demand
AMD's blowout quarter reinforces that AI accelerator demand is broadening beyond Nvidia and is now driving the chip sector's earnings cycle.
CNBC · +14 outlets
Apple stock falls after Q4 revenue of $114.5B as memory costs squeeze margin outlook
Apple's first earnings under CEO John Ternus disappointed on gross margin guidance as a global memory shortage feeds into costs.
MarketWatch · +14 outlets
Democrats and Republicans battle for Congress as first midterm polls close
Control of the Senate and House is at stake in an election with wide implications for taxes, regulation, AI policy and energy.
Ft · +14 outlets
Binance says hackers used fake job interviews and AI tools in $6.3B crypto heist
The exchange has restored 98% of affected assets, and the breach has put custody infrastructure at the center of the crypto investment case.
CNBC · +14 outlets
CrowdStrike launches AI kill switch it says can stop rogue internal agents
The tool is part of a push to monetize security for autonomous AI agents, a market CrowdStrike frames as a major growth opportunity.
CNBC · +14 outlets
Meta seeks to raise up to $25 billion in bond sale to fund AI spending
The debt raise illustrates how hyperscalers are turning to credit markets to finance AI infrastructure at a scale that is starting to move broader bond markets.
CNBC · +14 outlets
Science18 stories ›
NASA's Swift space telescope to re-enter Earth's atmosphere after 22 years in orbit
The Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory, launched in 2004, is expected to burn up on reentry with officials calling the risk of debris harm unlikely.
NASA Science (.gov) · +14 outlets
NASA asks industry for ideas on a commercial mission to save the Hubble Space Telescope
Hubble remains healthy but is being dragged down by atmospheric drag, prompting NASA to study options to extend its mission beyond 2032 and avoid an uncontrolle
Space · +14 outlets
Europe's Hera probe gets first clear look at asteroid Dimorphos after NASA's DART impact
The Hera spacecraft is closing in on the binary asteroid system targeted by NASA's 2022 deflection test and can now distinguish the two bodies.
Space · +4 outlets
Scientists find all five DNA and RNA nucleobases in samples from asteroid Ryugu
Pristine asteroid material contains all the genetic letters used by life on Earth, adding to evidence that key prebiotic ingredients formed in space.
Sciencedaily · +14 outlets
Colliding stars in the early universe may explain supermassive black hole seeds and Little Red Dots
New research suggests frequent stellar collisions in the young cosmos could account for dense star clusters, giant black holes and the strange Little Red Dots s
Space · +13 outlets
CERN's Large Hadron Collider finds quark-gluon plasma signatures in smaller collisions
Evidence that even relatively small atomic collisions recreate the state of matter present moments after the Big Bang could reshape models of the early universe
Sciencedaily · +13 outlets
Biotech18 stories ›
FDA accepts uniQure's AMT-130 Huntington's gene therapy BLA for priority review, decision due May 2027 with adcomm planned
The FDA granted priority review and set a May 1, 2027 PDUFA date, and appears likely to convene an advisory committee for the first Huntington's disease gene th
Biopharmadive · +15 outlets
Democrats win Senate control, gaining power to push back on Trump health care agenda
Democratic control of the Senate reshapes the outlook for health policy, Medicare Advantage, and insurance legislation heading into the next session.
STAT · +14 outlets
Inovio's DNA immunotherapy Voceryq wins FDA approval for rare HPV-linked airway disease
The accelerated approval makes Voceryq the first DNA-based immunotherapy cleared for recurrent respiratory papillomatosis, sending Inovio shares sharply higher.
Fierce Pharma · +7 outlets
Servier's $1.55B muscular dystrophy drug sevasemten fails first major trial
The setback hits Edgewise's Becker muscular dystrophy program, a condition with no approved treatments and no clear path forward in the study.
STAT · +2 outlets
BioNTech beats Q3 estimates but defends mRNA cancer strategy after trial misses
Executives kept mRNA cancer therapies central to the pipeline while acknowledging a missed endpoint and mixed lung and breast cancer signals.
GenomeWeb · +5 outlets
Karyopharm to sell itself in bankruptcy, with Gamida Cell parent as lead bidder
The debt-laden cancer drug developer will hold a court-supervised auction after striking a forbearance deal with creditors.
Biopharmadive · +1 outlets
Climate18 stories ›
Democrats win Congress and statehouses in midterms seen as referendum on economy
A Democratic sweep of Congress and key state races sets up new leverage over US climate, energy and data center policy after an election dominated by voter ange
Insideclimatenews · +14 outlets
2026 on track to tie 2024 as warmest year on record, Carbon Brief analysis finds
With three-quarters of the year past, the state-of-the-climate assessment says 2026 is virtually certain to be the warmest or second-warmest year measured.
Carbonbrief · +11 outlets
COP31 talks in Antalya face pressure to respond to 'really scary' warming science
With delegates gathering in Turkey against a backdrop of war and record heat, the UK climate minister and other parties are pressing for an outcome that matches
Carbonbrief · +3 outlets
Batteries, not gas plants, should be data centers' first power choice, report finds
Analysts argue that building gas generation for the data center boom risks stranded costs, since battery storage can meet the same load faster and more cheaply.
Canarymedia · +14 outlets
Trump funding cuts leave US tribes short hundreds of millions for clean energy
Cuts tied to DOGE and the rollback of Inflation Reduction Act grants have cost tribal governments about $470 million, deepening decades of federal underinvestme
Canarymedia · +14 outlets
Tech industry invests in mega gas plants to power data centers
The Washington Post reports that technology firms are funding large gas-fired projects as electricity demand from AI data centers surges.
The Washington Post · +14 outlets
Games18 stories ›
Xbox's Arkane Studios draws multiple bidders, including Ubisoft, Bloomberg reports
Microsoft is looking to divest the Dishonored and Marvel's Blade studio rather than close it, with management buyout also floated as a possibility.
Pushsquare · +14 outlets
Bethesda officially names The Elder Scrolls VI: Sentinel in 40th anniversary video
The title and logo confirmation came over eight years after the game's initial teaser, with Bethesda warning a release is still years off.
Eurogamer · +15 outlets
Rockstar confirms GTA 6 pre-load date, 212GB file size and regional launch times
The disclosures land ahead of the November 19 release, with a physical map offered outside boxed copies and pre-load moved up two days.
Kotaku · +14 outlets
Valve admits Steam approval backlog as devs blame AI slop flood for delays
Valve says it is re-reviewing submissions and has issued a new checklist, while developers report pushing releases back due to the congested queue.
Kotaku · +5 outlets
Itch.io deletes 'a couple terabytes of AI slop' and expands generative AI filters
The indie storefront joins Steam in facing a surge of AI-generated releases, and is now letting users exclude games by AI type.
Eurogamer · +11 outlets
Remedy says Control Resonant is its fastest-selling game, Q3 revenue up 226%
The September release has become a surprise hit for the Finnish studio, which has struggled to find a follow-up success in recent years.
Pcgamer · +13 outlets
Sports18 stories ›
Miami opens at No. 1 in first College Football Playoff rankings as SEC dominates top 25
The committee's debut 2026 rankings put 8-0 Miami atop a heavily SEC-weighted field, drawing immediate debate over Alabama's and Notre Dame's placement.
CBS Sports · +14 outlets
MLB proposes delaying salary cap until 2028 as free agency opens
The league's latest CBA offer phases in a cap while leaving open the possibility of a lockout as the Dec. 1 deadline approaches.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Barcelona rout Aston Villa 3-0 as Yamal and Raphinha end Villa's perfect UCL start
Lamine Yamal made history and Raphinha scored twice as Barcelona's press dismantled an unbeaten Villa side in the Champions League.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Mark Teixeira wins U.S. House seat in Texas; Tuberville takes Alabama governorship
The former MLB All-Star is among several sports figures whose midterm election bids succeeded or failed.
ESPN · +6 outlets
Man United come from 2-0 down to beat Roma 3-2, ending nine-game winless run
The Champions League comeback eased pressure on head coach Michael Carrick, though systemic concerns remain.
BBC · +14 outlets
WNBA Finals Game 7 draws record 3.3 million viewers, most-watched playoff game ever
The Valkyries' title-clinching win set a new viewership benchmark for the league's postseason.
The New York Times · +7 outlets
Entertainment18 stories ›
Democrats Win Control of House and Senate in 2026 Midterm Rout of GOP
Democrats flipped both chambers in a backlash election to President Trump, a result that will reshape the political backdrop for the entertainment industry.
Variety · +14 outlets
Xavier Becerra Elected California Governor, First Latino to Win the Office
The Democratic former attorney general defeated Republican Steve Hilton in a state whose policies heavily affect Hollywood production.
Deadline · +14 outlets
Karen Bass and Nithya Raman in Dead Heat as L.A. Mayor Vote Counting Continues
The Democrat-versus-Democrat race for Los Angeles mayor may not be called for days, with the outcome relevant to the city's entertainment industry.
Deadline · +13 outlets
Texas Turns Blue: James Talarico Wins Senate Seat, Gina Hinojosa Projected Governor
The wins broke Democrats' 36-year statewide losing streak in the conservative stronghold.
The Hollywood Reporter · +14 outlets
Paramount+ Drama Slate Options Weighed Post-Merger, Including HBO Moves
A month into Paramount's acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery, Skydance is sorting out oversight of its direct-to-consumer content operations.
Deadline · +2 outlets
Weta FX and Taiwan's TAICCA Partner to Build AI Screen Production Hub in Asia
The Lord of the Rings and Avatar visual effects house is betting on Taiwan as a regional center for AI-driven production.
Variety · +2 outlets
Luxe18 stories ›
Booking.com takes $1B hit on possible FTC settlement as travel demand turns mixed
The charge reflects looming regulatory costs while the company flags uneven global travel demand amid conflict and higher airfares.
Skift · +1 outlets
Wyndham adds more than 40 HotelREZ luxury hotels to its Registry collection
The partnership expands Wyndham's luxury and soft-brand footprint in Europe and beyond, part of its push upmarket away from midscale reliance.
Yahoo Finance · +14 outlets
Booking.com bets travelers will research trips with AI but still book on its platform
The company argues trust and payments, not discovery, decide who captures the booking, a lesson drawn from failed superapp travel ambitions.
Skift · +14 outlets
IHCL and Adani Airports sign agreement for 8 hotels across 4 Indian cities
The multi-hotel deal ties hospitality development directly to airport traffic growth in India's expanding travel market.
Indian Retailer · +14 outlets
JetBlue raises checked bag fees for the second time this year
The increase tests how much pricing power airlines retain over ancillary fees and whether competitors match the move.
Skift · +13 outlets
Delta CEO Ed Bastian calls Heathrow terminal shake-up 'short-sighted'
The carrier joins Virgin Atlantic in opposing the airport's slot and terminal reallocation, escalating pressure on Heathrow to revise its plans.
Skift · +3 outlets