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Tech / The Verge ·
After Apple raised iPhone prices earlier this year, a new rumor claims it plans to launch the base iPhone 18 with a higher price, too. A Weibo post from leaker Digital Chat Station, spotted by 9to5Mac, says the base iPhone 18 is getting a couple upgrades with the price hike, including a larger…
Business / Fortune ·
The hackers posed as recruiters, convincing a Binance employee to download a fake "assignment" as part of a broader and sophisticated campaign.
AI / The Verge ·
Apple will now let Siri AI perform actions across third-party apps. As part of the iOS 27.3 update rolling out on Tuesday, Apple announced developers can now integrate Siri AI's new features in "all apps," allowing the voice assistant to draw on a user's personal context, process natural language…
Tech / The Next Web ·
OpenAI has hired Dan Driscoll, the 26th Secretary of the US Army, the company said on Monday. He takes a new role: senior counselor for national security modernization. Driscoll will advise on how advanced AI can strengthen national and cyber security. He will work with OpenAI’s leaders and…
AI / The Decoder ·
OpenAI hires Dan Driscoll, the former civilian head of the US Army, as "Senior Counselor for National Security Modernization," likely to win government contracts and help shape AI rules for the military and intelligence agencies. Driscoll drove AI projects inside the Army, is a close ally of Vice…
Tech / Ars Technica ·
Critics say EPA is effectively abandoning Clean Air Act enforcement at factory farms.
Tech / The Verge ·
Casio announced a new addition to its Casiotone line of portable electronic keyboards with a feature that could help aspiring musicians master skills like rhythm and timing without the frustrations or discouragement of hitting the wrong note. The Casiotone CT-FS1 is available now for $399.99 in a…
Tech / Wired ·
From hallucinations to partisan bias, artificial intelligence chatbots like ChatGPT and Claude are not helpful when it comes to Election Day.
Tech / The Verge ·
It's the midterms! Here's a fun fact for you as you head to the polls: Gas prices today are the highest ever recorded for a US Election Day. The national average for a gallon of gasoline is $4.12 and $6.28 for a gallon of diesel, according to GasBuddy. Meanwhile, the Strategic Petroleum Reserve,…
Tech / The Next Web ·
Bosch will move its semiconductor business into a dedicated division from January 2028, as the German supplier looks to expand chip sales beyond the automotive industry. The company is targeting annual semiconductor revenue of around €5bn by 2030, it announced today. The new unit, which will be…
Startups / EU-Startups ·
Europe’s startup ecosystem is often associated with major funding rounds, venture capital and ambitious expansion plans. However, some of the continent’s most interesting companies are taking a different approach, building their businesses without relying on external investors. From AI-powered…
AI / TechCrunch ·
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Tech / The Next Web ·
Salesforce has signed a definitive agreement to buy Cresta, whose voice agents handle complex customer calls from start to finish, Salesforce said on Monday. The deal should close in the first quarter of Salesforce’s fiscal year 2028, subject to regulatory approvals. Salesforce did not disclose a…
Business / Fortune ·
The former CEO of Barclays is in Bahrain to announce that the U.K.-based advisory firm, Panmure Liberum, is opening its first regional office in the kingdom
Tech / The Next Web ·
Syncere, the Palo Alto startup behind the Lume robot lamp, has raised $11m in pre-seed funding led by a16z Speedrun, Andreessen Horowitz’s programme for early-stage founders. Draper Associates, Physical World, Sequel and SeaX Ventures also took part in the round. The company plans to use the money…
Tech / Wired ·
The inventive instrument maker collapsed into insolvency, leaving buyers empty-handed and users scrambling to keep their musical gear alive.
Tech / The Next Web ·
Adobe is adding fully licensed music from Universal Music Group and Warner Music Group to Premiere mobile, its free video editing app, the company said on Tuesday. The deal brings songs by some of the world’s most-streamed artists into the editing process. UMG’s roster includes Taylor Swift and…
Tech / The Next Web ·
San Francisco, California, USA, November 3rd, 2026, TechnologyWire Journify, the ad signal infrastructure company, today announced a $12 million Series A at four times its previous valuation. Al Mada Ventures led the round, co-led by returning investor Silicon Badia, with Shorooq and Bunat…
Tech / Ars Technica ·
After pioneering the passenger screen, Mercedes has designs on the windshield.
Tech / The Next Web ·
France’s Bull and Schwarz Digits, the IT arm of Germany’s Schwarz Group, plan to build a European AI and cloud infrastructure stack together. It would run from the servers to the software. The two companies agreed a memorandum of understanding (MoU), Bull said on Tuesday. They announced it at the…
Startups / TechCrunch ·
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Tech / Wired ·
The iPad Mini’s impressive new features make it a better tablet than ever—only to be betrayed by its higher price.
Tech / The Next Web ·
Corridian wants to move military cargo across contested oceans underwater, out of sight and without a crew. The New England defence startup came out of stealth on Tuesday with a $38 million seed round, according to its announcement. Point72 Ventures led the round, with Balerion Space Ventures,…
AI / The Verge ·
Starting today, Siri can tune into the Apple Watch's mic with Audio Intelligence features that are available in the new watchOS 27.3 developer beta rolling out now. The two new additions are Siri Recap, which uses "ambient listening" to generate summaries of your conversation, and Live Rewind, which…