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Elon Musk's millions failed to deliver Republican wins in fierce midterms
Musk spent nearly $500m in the 2026 US midterm elections, an individual election spending record.
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Tesla winding down Cybertruck production
Elon Musk announced Friday that Tesla will wind down production of its Cybertruck next year after years of poor sales for the electric truck. In a post on the social platform X, the Tesla CEO said Cybertruck production will wind down at Gigafactory Texas in mid-2027 "to make room for increased Cyber
Protesters Break Into Microsoft Data Center in Amsterdam
More than 100 protesters broke into a data center construction site for Microsoft Corp. in Amsterdam on Friday, part of wider coordinated action planned across Europe against such facilities through the weekend.
Could the AI bubble burst after Democrats' midterms sweep? - The Latest
Global tech stocks have plunged after the Democrats’ victory in the US midterm elections, with fears of a slowdown in AI development. Major tech corporations including Apple, Tesla and Nvidia shed about $1tn in a single trading session. Is this stock market jitters, or a sign the AI bubble might be
Blue Origin's New Glenn launch delay will continue into 2027
CEO Dave Limp said the company has moved swiftly to repair a launchpad that was damaged by the New Glenn explosion in May but that the work hasn't been easy.
Global stocks plunge as fears over US AI slowdown spread to Asia and Europe
Investors have reacted to possible tougher scrutiny of data centre construction and the AI industry.
Google, Meta and TikTok sue California to block law protecting children from addiction risk
Law bans social media platforms from providing minors features such as autoplay that lead to compulsive use Google, Meta and TikTok have sued California to block enforcement of a new state law intended to limit the risk of addicting children under 16 to social media platforms.
The iPhone Duo has more than 100,000 optimized apps, Apple says
Apple's iPhone Duo has been officially on sale for two weeks, and the company said today that the App Store now has over 100,000 apps that are built for the foldable. "It's been wonderful to see how quickly developers have embraced iPhone Duo, and we're grateful for their creativity and innovation,"
You'll soon be able to text Alexa to shop on Amazon
The latest Alexa for shopping feature is initially available by invite in the US.
Wisconsin reports measles death of a baby, first death in over 35 years
Next week, experts will determine if the US has lost its measles elimination status.
World of Warcraft: Forever Is Already Overrun with AI Slop
The vibe-coded addon problem is getting so bad that Warcraft Logs is changing its API and developers are dealing with theft of their work.
DoJ's 'Super Intelligence Task Force' up and running
Organization responsible for countering anyone who wishes to scupper the US's ambition for AI supremacy
American Voters Overwhelmingly Reject AI Data Centers
Data centers were on the ballot in dozens of races last night. They lost most of them.
Six pallets of Nvidia GPUs worth $11.4 million stolen in California cargo heist
The latest incident comes amid growing concerns over GPU theft, with experts warning that advanced Nvidia chips can command significantly higher prices abroad and could end up in black-market channels.
Stock market plummets as Americans rebuke data center development
Americans pushed back against unregulated AI and data center development during the midterm elections, sending the stock market tumbling. Each weekday morning, "CBS Mornings" co-hosts Gayle King, Norah O'Donnell and Nate Burleson bring you the latest breaking news, smart conversation and in-depth fe
The New York Times reportedly in talks to buy Letterboxd for $330 million
Letterboxd, an online platform for movie lovers, has grown dramatically in recent years.
OpenAI pledges to halt NDAs in new data center policy proposal after election rebuke
OpenAI pledged to solicit community input around AI data centers, publish construction plans and protect ratepayers.
MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR Display review: A lot more than touch
Apple unveiled the MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR Display last week, and it brings some of the biggest changes to the Mac in years. There’s a tandem OLED screen, a significantly lighter design, and the long-awaited addition of touch. Oh, and the Apple logo glows again.
OpenSSH flaw lets attackers log into password-disabled Linux accounts
A newly disclosed OpenSSH vulnerability dubbed "*sshole" allows attackers to log in to certain Alpine Linux and other musl-based Linux accounts that are configured to block password authentication, simply by entering an oversized password. [...]
OpenAI will keep investing in AI data centers despite election results, CFO tells CNBC
Voters across the country on Tuesday voiced their support for candidates who have pledged to place restrictions on data center development.
After the midterms, is the AI industry in for a rough two years?
Democrats’ historic victories in this week’s U.S. midterm elections could also transform the tech industry. The public voted on 41 data center-related ballot measures on Tuesday — in all but one, the majority voted to impose more restrictions on data center development.
The EU accuses TikTok's 'rabbit hole' algorithm of breaching its content rules
The bloc said the platform needs to change how the For You page works to help protect users' mental health.
Why Gen Z’s Wealth-Building Future Could Be Threatened by AI
The technology could “help or hurt” this generation's ability to save for a comfortable retirement, said one expert.
Behind the Blog: Dam's Bursting
This week, we discuss election outcomes and code as a human endeavor.
The AI ‘credit card’ is getting costlier as CoreWeave bond yield tops 16%
Coreweave's steep yields reflect stress in the AI debt markets as investors worry about a data center slowdown. What comes next.
What Shaped Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei’s Thinking on A.I.
Some call him a doomer. Others see him as a responsible technologist. Here’s how Dario Amodei’s thinking on artificial intelligence was shaped.
QNAP says hackers breaching NAS devices in Plex2Shell attacks
QNAP urges users to update Plex Media Server to the latest version available in the QNAP App Center, as hackers are exploiting the Plex2Shell vulnerability chain. [...]
AI stocks climb after trillions wiped from market values
Investors had been selling off tech shares in part due to concerns the Democrat election victory would mean slower AI development.
Mac lookalikes multiply as Linux raids Apple's wardrobe
New and revived desktops promise Cupertino polish, but our quick tests found a few seams showing
Apollo’s Brightspeed in Creditor Talks for Billions in New Money
Brightspeed and its creditors are locked in talks for a multibillion-dollar funding lifeline as the broadband provider grapples with a heavy debt burden amid its capital intensive fiber internet rollout.
AI is the new dating dealbreaker
When Irene moved to San Francisco last year, she started using dating apps as a way to meet new people, get to know her new city, and connect with others who care about the things she does. After the 25-year-old analyst downloaded Hinge and started swiping, she noticed a trend.
Oak Ridge labs gets hybrid quantum-HPC system to test qubit error correction
Co-design platform for quantum error correction melds IBM quantum kit with AMD CPUs and GPUs
Brookfield’s Teskey Calls ‘Social License’ Crucial for AI Growth
Brookfield Asset Management Chief Executive Officer Connor Teskey said it’s crucial to obtain buy-in from local communities before constructing artificial intelligence infrastructure.
Pentagon offers battery startup 6K $250M loan to build U.S. factory
The Pentagon has conditionally approved a $250 million loan to help 6K scale up its microwave-plasma battery material manufacturing process.
Meta’s refurbished Quest 3S headset is nearly $100 off right now
If you’re curious about virtual reality, Meta’s Quest 3S is a good entry-level headset for dipping your toes in, especially now it’s on sale in refurbished condition for $255.99 directly from Meta’s eBay storefront through November 8th when you use coupon code SAVE20TECH.
How Akai and Moog are embracing vibe-coded mods
inMusic, the parent company of Akai, Moog, Native Instruments, and more, has decided to embrace the modding community. In an interview with The Verge, inMusic CEO Jack O'Donnell said, "We're going to provide a toolbox to the community, we're going to provide the inner workings of, say, an MPC or Sam
Data center double-down: Hassett says blue wave won't stop AI build-out
Data centers are a crucial part of President Donald Trump's push to win the global artificial intelligence race, which he continues despite the midterm results.
RIP to the world’s ugliest car
Who'd'a thunk a giant steel box could make such a flop? Us, that's who - and probably you, too
Anthropic IPO Valuation Under Pressure After Tech Rout
The selloff in tech stocks could hurt Anthropic. Potential buyers are discussing a valuation range of $1.2 trillion to $1.3 trillion for the company, which could go public before Thanksgiving. Mandeep Singh of Bloomberg Intelligence has more.
Could potential AI clones of GTA VI force a quicker official port?
A former Rockstar tech director thinks the developer is facing new time pressures.
AI Didn't Fix Hiring. It Built a Bigger Black Hole
AI hiring promises efficiency, but can alienate applicants. Recruiter Katie Warnock argues employers should restore human contact.
Eufy's clever outdoor security camera that lives inside is now available to buy
The $80 Window Camera E10 sticks to your window, pointed outwards.
Could the US midterms burst the AI bubble?
Fears of more AI regulation appear to have sparked fear among investors, but concerns about the industry have been growing for some time.
US tech stock rout: is the AI bubble bursting?
After Thursday’s share price plunge on Wall Street, could the volatility be the start of a huge market meltdown? Business live – latest updates Global financial markets have been thrown into a tailspin as investors bet on an AI slowdown after the US midterm elections.
Rieder Surprised by Recent Market Action, Advises Balanced Strategy
Rick Rieder, BlackRock's global fixed income CIO, says having a balanced and diverse portfolio is the best hedge in the current market environment. He speaks on "Bloomberg Open Interest." (Source: Bloomberg)
Fox completes its $22B acquisition of Roku
A few months after DOJ investigators were probing the deal, Fox just completed its $22B acquisition of the streaming giant Roku.
TikTok Owner ByteDance Weighs Data Center Expansion in Brazil
TikTok owner ByteDance is considering expanding a data center project in northeastern Brazil, a move that would strengthen its standing as Latin America’s leading builder of computing facilities.
Next year’s iPhone Pro redesign will drop an important button, per leak
Next year Apple is rumored to have a big redesign coming to the iPhone Pro models, and per a new leak, it may come with the loss of the Action button. more…
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