U.S. voters considered 41 data-center measures across 10 states on Nov. 3, backing restrictions in all but Harwood, North Dakota, where voters rejected a proposal for extra review of industrial projects [cnbc.com][business-standard.com]. The measures include bans, limits on power use and requirements for public approval of proposed projects [engadget.com][datacenterdynamics.com]. Voters also elected governors in Texas, Georgia and Ohio who campaigned for pauses or tighter conditions on new facilities. Texas governor-elect Gina Hinojosa has called for a halt to approvals until lawmakers set protections covering water, electricity, air and property rights; Georgia governor-elect Keisha Lance Bottoms has called for a statewide pause, while Ohio governor-elect Amy Acton has proposed a conditional moratorium [arstechnica.com][firstpost.com][cnbc.com]. The local rules vary in scope: some votes are advisory, and courts may still decide whether certain approved restrictions can block projects [reddit.com][datacenterdynamics.com]. At Ohio’s PORTS-Pike site, SoftBank and SB Energy are developing an 8-gigawatt campus in partnership with the U.S. Department of Energy, and OpenAI has secured computing capacity there. The first construction phase is scheduled to begin in 2026, with capacity expected to come online in stages from 2028 [cnbc.com][hani.co.kr]. Highlights: • Voter priorities: An NBC exit poll found that 56% of voters said AI and data centers were a crucial or major factor in their congressional vote [techcrunch.com][engadget.com]. • Planned capacity: Analysts at Goldman Sachs estimated that temporary halts and tighter oversight could put about 45% of planned U.S. data-center capacity at risk [prothomalo.com][yna.co.kr]. Perspectives: Amazon: After Sunbury voters backed a size limit, the company said it was disappointed but would continue consulting communities early in the development of infrastructure in Ohio and other states. (10TV) Meta: The company said it would work with local officials to determine the future of its Piqua investment. (Semafor) Chris Higgins, Harwood city councilman: Higgins argued that rejecting the added review proposal would protect the city’s tax revenue and avoid hindering other businesses. He said, “If this project was going to happen, we want to make sure the city benefits.” (Business Standard) Michael Whitesides, Local Progress deputy communications director: Whitesides said residents do not see the promised benefits of data centers and the AI they power in everyday life, while living costs rise. (404 Media) Sources: • AI data centers comprehensively defeated at US midterm elections — 45 measures put on the ballot as Americans overwhelmingly vote against developments - tomshardware.com • Americans Just Resoundingly Rejected AI Data Centers - futurism.com • US midterms delivered a blow to tech’s AI ambitions - disconnect.blog • American Voters Overwhelmingly Reject AI Data Centers - 404media.co • AI on the Ballot - stratechery.com • Data centers rejected by voters across the country — challenging the AI boom - reddit.com • Midterms deliver clear message: The AI reckoning is here - mashable.com • Democratic victories cloud outlook for AI data center rollout - techxplore.com • Data Center Backers Suffer Near-Total Midterm Defeats Across the Country - cnet.com • Voters Rejected A.I. in the Midterms. Now Comes an Era of Scrutiny. - nytimes.com • US midterm aftermath: Can Democrats put brakes on America's AI data centre boom? - firstpost.com • Americans overwhelmingly voted against data centers in the midterms - engadget.com • Democratic victories cloud outlook for US AI data centre boom and expansion plans - firstpost.com • America unites on one issue: Reining in datacenters - theregister.com • After the midterms, a bigger clash over data centers could be coming - techcrunch.com • Big Tech claims voters’ AI backlash is “anti-Trump” not “anti-tech” - arstechnica.com • How AI Backlash Shaped the 2026 Midterms - time.com • Voters reject data centers in 40 local ballot initiatives - reddit.com • The Results Are In: Voters Hate Data Centers - reddit.com • AI data centers also lost big in the 2026 midterm elections - fastcompany.com • 10 States With Data Centers on the Ballot All Voted to Ban Them - reddit.com • Ohio Leads a Wave of Local Data Center Bans - reason.com • It Was a Data Center Election After All - reason.com • Could Democrats' investigations derail America's AI boom? What investors fear after the midterms - firstpost.com • Voters approved more than 40 measures to slow or ban data center growth - mashable.com • ‘AI earthquake’: Democrats eye a Silicon Valley reckoning - politico.com • How Democratic sweep could slow AI growth in US – and help China’s ambitions - scmp.com • Voters rebuff data centers in every ballot measure except one during the 2026 midterms - cnbc.com • Trump’s midterm drubbing demonstrates the power of data centre opponents - prothomalo.com • Ook AI-sector moet nieuwe politieke realiteit in VS onder ogen zien - fd.nl • Data centers were some of the biggest losers in last night's US midterm elections - pcgamer.com • Democratic victories cloud outlook for AI data centre rollout - humenglish.com • ANALYSIS | Trump’s midterm drubbing demonstrates the power of data-centre opponents - timeslive.co.za • Voters across the country reject data centers - wisconsinexaminer.com • How Backlash Against AI Data Centers Has Swayed The US Midterm Elections - freepressjournal.in • Voters Rejected AI in the Midterms. Now Comes an Era of Scrutiny. - seattletimes.com • US midterms: Only one town out of dozens voted in favor of data centres - business-standard.com • 2026年中間選挙、全米各地で「データセンター反対」を掲げる候補者が勝利を宣言 - cafe-dc.com • 2026 election results show widespread opposition to AI data centers - scientificamerican.com • Datacenters were on the ballot. US voters rejected them - theguardian.com • ANALYSIS: US candidates against data centers win big - taipeitimes.com • Voters deliver "AI earthquake," rebuking tech and billionaires - allsides.com • Will Democrats stop Trump's 'flourishing' AI and data centre policies? - thenationalnews.com • Americans’ votes for anti-data center candidates and ballot measures could rein in AI’s expansion, slow economic growth and become a problem for companies on the edge of technological progress - wsj.com • AI data centre boom is set for upheaval after US election rout - businesstimes.com.sg • After the midterms, Big Tech’s AI data center problem is only getting bigger - fortune.com • Voters overwhelmingly say no to data centers nationally - bizjournals.com • Tegenstanders van datacenters boeken grote verkiezingswinst in de Verenigde Staten - bnr.nl • Voters Turn Election Night Into a Bloodbath for AI Data Centers - gizmodo.com • Midterms : les data centers, autres grands perdants du scrutin - usbeketrica.com • Data centre dissent: why American voters aren’t buying Trump’s China AI pitch - scmp.com • AI Data Center Boom Set for Upheaval After US Election Rout - bloomberg.com • Americans overwhelmingly voted against data centres. It's a warning for Australia - reddit.com • [美중간선거] 데이터센터 반대론자들이 최대 승자 - yna.co.kr • Ohio election results show voters overwhelmingly turn down data center developments - 10tv.com • ΗΠΑ: Πώς η πρώτη εκλογική δοκιμασία της ΑΙ κατέληξε σε φιάσκο – Λαϊκή εξέγερση κατά των data centers - protothema.gr • US Voters Back AI Data Center Restrictions in At Least 29 Communities - decrypt.co • Demokratların zaferi yapay zeka hisselerini vurdu: Veri merkezlerinin geleceği belirsiz - euronews.com • Trump’s midterm drubbing demonstrates the power of data center opponents - bworldonline.com • AI stocks tumble as US midterm results favour data center critics - tribuneindia.com • Voters' data center rebuke hits some tech companies harder than others - semafor.com • « Les data centers dans l'espace semblent plutôt séduisants en ce moment » : l'expansion des usines IA va-t-elle connaître un coup d'arrêt avec la vague démocrate aux Etats-Unis ? - lesechos.fr • 미 민주 승리·주민투표 규제 찬성에…AI 데이터센터 건설 타격 전망 - hani.co.kr • Local data center moratoria, limits, and restrictions voted in across the US - datacenterdynamics.com • Voters have put a helpful chill on the US data centre boom - ft.com • Midterm elections could zap the data center buildout, experts say - cbsnews.com • Silicon Valley’s Very Bad Night - theatlantic.com • AI資料中心踢到大鐵板 ? 美國德州25％規劃產能添變數 業界掀震盪 - ltn.com.tw • Trump fik en mavepuster: Men den skjulte taber var datacentrene, der fik en kæmpe lussing - computerworld.dk • Republicans lost big this election. Big Tech lost more - sfgate.com --- 📰 Story aggregated by Kagi News

An attack on a refrigeration contractor, rather than France’s national blood service, exposed remote monitoring and control systems connected to cold-storage rooms at three blood-service sites. Attackers changed temperature and defrost thresholds. The French Blood Establishment (EFS) said alarms alerted staff, who secured or moved products before they were damaged [bleepingcomputer.com][theguardian.com][cbsnews.com]. Refrigeration supplier Coolworld said the vulnerability involved a third-party component outside its direct control and that only a limited number of its units were affected [bleepingcomputer.com][techxplore.com]. Researchers have documented authentication-bypass and remote-command flaws in some Danfoss refrigeration controllers, but investigators have not confirmed that those flaws were used in the blood-storage attack [techcentral.ie][bleepingcomputer.com]. Cybersecurity firms are examining decoy systems and other evidence from the wider wave of attacks, but experts have not established who carried them out. France’s cybersecurity agency and Health Ministry are investigating. Remote access to the affected refrigeration systems was disabled, and EFS reinforced monitoring [bbc.co.uk][timesofoman.com][theguardian.com]. Highlights: • Exposed controllers: Researchers counted about 1,000 Danfoss StoreView systems exposed globally; that count does not establish that those systems were involved in the blood-site attack [techcentral.ie]. • Retail losses: Dutch retailer Ahold Delhaize estimated October’s refrigeration disruption could cut fourth-quarter sales by as much as €250 million and operating income by up to €100 million [techxplore.com][cbsnews.com]. Perspectives: Ryan Dewhurst, a researcher at Spanish cybersecurity company Previdian: Dewhurst said simultaneous attacks and overnight temperature changes point to deliberate targeting and advance coordination, including preparation of a list of publicly reachable devices [bbc.co.uk]. (BBC) Sekoia, a French cyber-defence firm: Sekoia said its technical findings did not support claims of Russian-speaking involvement and noted that the group claiming responsibility was not known for effective operations beyond denial-of-service attacks [bbc.co.uk]. (BBC) "Retailers need to act now. They should identify whether their refrigerator controllers are vulnerable, check if they are connected to the internet, ensure they've got the latest security updates and are supported by the manufacturer. And if they don’t even know, then remove them from the public internet immediately" — Frank Groenewegen, cybersecurity expert at Deloitte in The Hague Sources: • European cyberattack wave reaches French blood storage facilities, putting vital supplies at risk - firstpost.com • French blood banks hacked in latest cyber-attack on Europe - theguardian.com • Cyberattack disrupts blood storage refrigeration systems in France - bleepingcomputer.com • Cyberattack hits French blood bank site but no blood products were compromised - abcnews.com • Hackers target French blood banks in latest freezer attack amid UK warnings - techradar.com • French Blood Banks Hit Alongside Cyberattack On European Supermarkets - slashdot.org • Cyberattack hits French blood bank site but no blood products are compromised - techxplore.com • Hackers Hit French Blood Plasma Freezers in Latest Attack on Cooling Companies - pcmag.com • French blood storage impacted by freezer hacks as theories swirl about culprits - bbc.co.uk • Cyberattack on French plasma stores is enough to make your blood boil - theregister.com • Latest cyber attack on French refrigerators has got their blood boiling [Fail] - fark.com • Hackers Hit Banks of the Cash and Blood Variety in France - gizmodo.com • European authorities probe ongoing attacks targeting grocery refrigerators - techcentral.ie • French blood banks targeted by refrigerator cyberattack - timesofoman.com • French blood banks hit by cyberattack days after European freezer hacks - cbsnews.com • French blood banks targeted in Europe cyber attack - perthnow.com.au • Blood banks targeted in latest European fridge cyberattacks - cnbc.com • French blood banks face cyberattack, no blood damaged - koreatimes.co.kr • Blood banks hit by cyberattack in France days after European freezer hacks - cbsnews.com • Hackers target freezers at French blood banks - rt-english.com • French blood banks foil new cyberattack targeting refrigerators - france24.com • French blood banks hit alongside cyberattack on European supermarkets - theglobeandmail.com • Во Франции хакеры атаковали холодильные камеры с донорской кровью - err.ee • Tin tặc tấn công hệ thống làm lạnh ngân hàng máu ở Pháp - vnexpress.net • French blood banks become latest targets of suspected cyberattack in Europe - trtworld.com • Холодильники с запасами донорской крови попали под удар хакеров во Франции - rambler.ru • Französische Blutbank wird Opfer von Cyberangriffen - neuepresse.de • Blood banks among victims of European cyber attacks - thenationalnews.com • Хакеры повышают градус! Вслед за холодильниками супермаркетов они атаковали банки крови - jauns.lv • Hackers tried to overheat three French blood-storage sites, days after supermarket freezers were hit - cbsnews.com • Franța. Trei centre de depozitare a sângelui au fost vizate de un atac cibernetic, luni. La fel ca aparatele frigorifice ale supermarketurilor din mai multe țări europene, și în acest caz hackerii au crescut temperaturile. Personalul a avut grijă să mute rezervele de sânge și de plasmă, pentru a nu fi afectate. - biziday.ro • Cyberattack targets French blood banks - lemonde.fr • 마트 냉장고 이어 프랑스 혈액원도 사이버공격 "온도 110도까지" - mbn.co.kr • France's blood bank hit by cyberattack - chinadaily.com.cn • Atac cibernetic asupra rezervelor de sânge din Franța. Hackerii au modificat temperatura camerelor frigorifice de la -30 la 110 grade Celsius - adevarul.ro • Atac cibernetic fără precedent asupra rezervelor de sânge din Franța, unde hackerii au sabotat camerele frigorifice - libertatea.ro • Французская служба крови EFS сообщила о кибератаке на её холодильники - rambler.ru • Ciberataque atinge câmaras frigoríficas do serviço de sangue francês. Não houve perdas - iol.pt • Atac cibernetic asupra rezervelor de sânge din Franța. Hackerii au manipulat temperatura camerelor frigorifice - ziua.md --- 📰 Story aggregated by Kagi News

SpaceX has selected Qualcomm to supply equipment and software for Starlink Mobile’s planned U.S. terrestrial 5G network. Deployment is expected to start in 2027 and expand to tens of thousands of sites over several years [pcmag.com][theverge.com][datacenterdynamics.com]. The ground network is intended to work alongside Starlink satellites as SpaceX seeks to compete with AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile [firstpost.com][satellitetoday.com]. Qualcomm will provide its Dragonwing QRU100 radio and QDU100 processing platforms, along with Layer 1 software. The base stations will use 64-transmit, 64-receive Massive MIMO radios [pcmag.com][neowin.net]. Qualcomm says the design can improve capacity and spectrum efficiency. SpaceX will build the base stations and handle higher network layers, according to Qualcomm executive Durga Malladi [techaeris.com]. Analysts say securing enough tower locations and spectrum to match established carriers, along with the cost of a nationwide network, remain significant hurdles for SpaceX [techradar.com][pcmag.com]. The companies have not disclosed financial terms. The announced 2027 date marks the planned start of network deployment, not a confirmed consumer-service launch [androidauthority.com][iphone-ticker.de]. Highlights: • Spectrum gap: SpaceX’s existing spectrum holdings total less than 80 MHz, compared with 300–400 MHz for each national incumbent, according to PCMag [pcmag.com]. • Tower footprint: PCMag reported that SpaceX was said to be pursuing as many as 80,000 cell towers, near the number used by major carriers, though those carriers also operate tens of thousands of small-cell sites [pcmag.com]. • Service performance: Ookla analyst Mike Dano cited tests in which one in seven Starlink direct-to-device texts failed, versus about one in 50 on terrestrial networks [techradar.com]. • Qualcomm expansion: Qualcomm described the contract as its largest 5G network deal, extending its infrastructure business beyond its better-known phone chips and modems [pcmag.com][cnyes.com]. Perspectives: Peter Adderton, CEO of MobileX and founder of Boost Mobile: Adderton argued that SpaceX’s goal may go beyond winning wireless customers, suggesting it could seek to weaken incumbent carriers’ economics and eventually acquire one [techradar.com]. (TechRadar) T-Mobile: Chief Executive Srini Gopalan said the company evaluates partnerships by whether they add distribution or reach new markets, and did not see a SpaceX mobile virtual network operator deal meeting that test [androidcentral.com]. (Android Central) Qualcomm: Executive Durga Malladi said Qualcomm’s equipment is designed to deliver high performance with lower power use at each site and described the work as a possible foundation for AI-native 6G [datacenterdynamics.com]. (Data Center Dynamics) "We shouldn’t live in a time where phone calls are still dropping whether you’re at home or on-the-go." — Michael Nicolls, Starlink senior vice president Sources: • SpaceX partners with Qualcomm to take on Verizon, AT&T and T-Mobile - firstpost.com • Elon Musk's SpaceX taps Qualcomm to challenge Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile with nationwide 5G - neowin.net • Qualcomm wins Starlink Mobile infrastructure deal as SpaceX advances terrestrial network - digitimes.com • Starlink is building a nationwide 5G network with Qualcomm to put an end to dropped calls - digitaltrends.com • SpaceX joins forces with Qualcomm to build Starlink Mobile 5G network - techradar.com • Qualcomm Dragonwing Nabs a Big SpaceX Starlink Mobile Nationwide US 5G Network Win - servethehome.com • SpaceX, Qualcomm Ink Deal: 5G Network Launch in 2027 - droid-life.com • SpaceX to Use Qualcomm's Dragonwing Tech to Help Launch Starlink Mobile - pcmag.com • Starlink Mobile Just Took a Big Step Toward Becoming a Real Carrier - androidheadlines.com • Starlink Mobile finally has an official rollout window - androidauthority.com • SpaceX signs deal with Qualcomm to provide network technology for U.S. mobile service - indiavision.com • SpaceX Strikes Deal with Qualcomm for Terrestrial Component of Starlink Mobile Network - satellitetoday.com • Starlink Mobile 5G: Major US Rollout Begins in 2027 - techgenyz.com • SpaceX moves to challenge AT&T, Verizon with Qualcomm-powered 5G - teslarati.com • SpaceX is working with Qualcomm to build its Starlink Mobile 5G network - theverge.com • Starlink Mobile: SpaceX plant eigenes 5G-Netz mit Qualcomm - iphone-ticker.de • SpaceX Partners with Qualcomm for Starlink Mobile Rollout: What It Means for Telco Investors - barrons.com • SpaceX Teams Up With Qualcomm to Build Starlink’s Own 5G Network - iphoneincanada.ca • Qualcomm signs 5G infrastructure agreement with SpaceX for Starlink Mobile's nationwide network in US - datacenterdynamics.com • SpaceX'ten 5G hamlesi - haberturk.com • Starlink usará tecnologia da Qualcomm para ampliar cobertura 5G - canaltech.com.br • Starlink Mobile Taps Qualcomm for Tens of Thousands of 5G Sites - techaeris.com • SpaceX, ABD genelindeki 5G ağı için Qualcomm ile anlaştı - gazeteoksijen.com • SpaceX夥高通建Starlink流動通訊地面網絡 挑戰美國三大電訊商 - stheadline.com • 不靠三大電信商自己蓋基地台！SpaceX宣布攜手高通打造「Starlink Mobile」全美地面5G網路 - mashdigi.com • Qualcomm and SpaceX ink a deal to begin working on a Starlink 5G network for 2027 - androidcentral.com • 高通最大5G合作案來了！攜手SpaceX搶攻美國電信三雄市場 - cnyes.com • ستارلينك تستعد لشبكة هاتف تجمع الأبراج والأقمار الصناعية - akhbarona.com • “SpaceX” un “Qualcomm” apvieno spēkus, lai 2027. gadā ASV izveidotu “Starlink” 5G tīklu - kursors.lv • Starlink’i Tam Teşekküllü GSM Operatörüne Dönüştürecek - cnnturk.com • SpaceX geeft grote opdracht aan Qualcomm - knack.be • 위성 넘어 통신사 넘보는 스타링크…한국서도 경쟁할까 - yna.co.kr --- 📰 Story aggregated by Kagi News

Nintendo released a ground-up remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time for Switch 2 on Nov. 5, bringing the 1998 Nintendo 64 adventure to the current console with redesigned visuals, updated controls and expanded presentation [npr.org][techradar.com][elfinanciero.com.mx]. The story, core locations and dungeon structure remain largely intact, while the remake adds a controllable camera, jump and dash controls, streamlined item selection, voiced cutscenes and a re-recorded orchestral score [theverge.com][ign.com][videogameschronicle.com]. Reviewers praised the visual overhaul and quality-of-life changes, but differed over whether Nintendo’s close adherence to the original was a strength or a missed opportunity for bolder changes [theguardian.com][mobilesyrup.com][gamespot.com]. The remake is exclusive to Switch 2. Review aggregator OpenCritic listed a critic average of 95 and a 100% recommendation rate, while Mexican newspaper El Financiero reported a Metacritic score of 96 on the eve of release [opencritic.com][elfinanciero.com.mx]. Nintendo released version 1.1.1 before launch, adding compatibility with the Zelda Notes feature in the Nintendo Switch app and fixing several gameplay issues [nintendoeverything.com]. Highlights: • Retail pricing: PCMag listed the remake at $59.99 in the United States, while MobileSyrup reported Canadian prices of $100 for a physical copy and $85 digitally [pcmag.com][mobilesyrup.com]. • World details: The remake gives townspeople day-night routines and makes transitions between several areas and their interiors seamless, according to Video Games Chronicle [videogameschronicle.com]. Perspectives: Eiji Aonuma, Nintendo producer: Aonuma said he had reservations about adding a free-jump feature, but changed his mind after trying it because it gave players another way to approach goals and linked the game to newer Zelda titles [theverge.com]. (The Verge) "What really impressed me was the fact that they really embraced the theme of what not to change from the original." — Hidemaro Fujibayashi, Nintendo game producer Sources: • Review: The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake is superb, streamlined and safe - npr.org • The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time is a solid but unexciting remake of a masterpiece - mobilesyrup.com • The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time review – a dream come true - theguardian.com • The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time review: A masterpiece reborn - engadget.com • Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Switch 2 Remake Is a Modern Masterpiece - pcmag.com • The Switch 2 Zelda: Ocarina of Time Is a Brilliant Remake - cnet.com • Review: The Ocarina of Time remake is gorgeous, but plays it a little too safe - mashable.com • Nintendo’s designers strove for ‘elegance’ when remaking Ocarina of Time - theverge.com • Reviews are now available for The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (2026) - opencritic.com • The Legend of Zelda Ocarina of Time 1.1.1 update out now, patch notes - nintendoeverything.com • The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Switch 2 review: the Hero of Time gets a new lease of life - techradar.com • The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time - Prachtige remake van de beste Zelda-game - tweakers.net • The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (2026) Review - Exceptionally Familiar - gameinformer.com • The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake review – Remasterpiece - destructoid.com • Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake Review: Nintendo’s timeless masterpiece - videogameschronicle.com • Review - The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time - Prachtige remake van de beste Zelda-game - tweakers.net • The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time review: "Pure magic – the biggest, boldest remake I've ever played" - gamesradar.com • The Zelda: Ocarina Of Time Remake Shows That A Masterpiece Is Ageless - gamespot.com • Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake Review: Nintendo’s timeless masterpiece | VGC - videogameschronicle.com • The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (2026) - Review Thread - reddit.com • Review: The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Switch 2 Is a Stunning Remake - siliconera.com • 'The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time' - Review Thread - reddit.com • Review: The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake - mynintendonews.com • The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Nintendo Switch 2 Review - nintendo-insider.com • The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Is a Remake Worthy of the Game’s Legendary Status (Review) - comicbook.com • The Legend of Zelda Ocarina of Time Remake Recensione: il ritorno di un capolavoro che ha fatto scuola - everyeye.it • Review: The Legend Of Zelda: Ocarina Of Time (Switch 2) - A Stunning Remake, But Not Quite Definitive - nintendolife.com • The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Review Megathread - reddit.com • The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (Switch 2) Review - vooks.net • The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (2026) review - eurogamer.net • The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Review - ign.com • The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time's Remake Is Both a Beautiful Retelling of a Legend and a Rich Adventure That Stands on Its Own - IGN Review, 9/10 - reddit.com • Now I’m a Believer – GeekDad Reviews ‘The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time’ - geekdad.com • Ya jugamos el nuevo ‘The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time’ y esto es lo que debes saber (sin spoilers) - elfinanciero.com.mx --- 📰 Story aggregated by Kagi News

Apple has opened its next-generation Siri to third-party developers in beta and started a separate Apple Intelligence trial in mainland China that does not include the new Siri experience [apple.com][technode.com][macobserver.com]. The developer preview, available with beta software for iPhone, iPad, Mac and Vision Pro, lets apps make selected content and actions available to Siri through Apple’s App Intents framework. Developers can also define “skills” that combine multiple actions in one request [apple.com]. In China, the initial developer test includes writing assistance, translation, photo cleanup and Genmoji, with Alibaba’s Qwen model integrated into Siri, Writing Tools and Visual Intelligence for some requests [technode.com][macobserver.com]. The newer cross-app Siri AI is excluded from that rollout, which is being adapted to China’s regulatory requirements [tribune.com.pk][techxplore.com]. Apple says developers can test integrations now but cannot submit apps using them to the App Store until spring. The company expects the first integrated experiences to reach customers in a few months [apple.com]. Apple has said public access to Apple Intelligence in China is due in December 2026 [macobserver.com][tribune.com.pk]. Highlights: • China eligibility: The initial China beta supports iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max, iPhone 16 and newer models, iPhone Air and iPhone Duo; iPad and Mac versions are still awaiting additional regulatory approvals [macobserver.com]. • Developer testing: Developers can test builds through Xcode or internal TestFlight, but external testing is not yet open [macworld.com]. • Mac activities: The macOS 27.3 beta brings native Live Activities to Apple silicon Macs through the menu bar, including Music, Clock, Voice Memos and screen recording, with third-party developers also able to add support [macrumors.com][appleinsider.com]. • Watch listening: On Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4, Live Rewind can show a transcript of the previous 15 seconds and Siri Recap can summarize conversation topics; Apple says audio is processed on-device and not saved [iphoneincanada.ca]. Perspectives: Ivan Lam, a senior analyst at Counterpoint Research, said the China launch fills a longstanding gap in Apple’s AI offering but does not necessarily give the company a significant advantage in a crowded market [tribune.com.pk]. (The Express Tribune) Zhang Yi, founder of the research firm iiMedia, described Apple’s reliance on local partners for China’s AI services as a structural concession that limits Apple’s control over pricing and the user experience there [tribune.com.pk]. (The Express Tribune) Zhong Xiaolei, a senior analyst at Omdia, said Chinese phone makers and internet companies are building their own AI features and agent ecosystems, intensifying competition for Apple [techxplore.com]. (Tech Xplore) "Siri AI is the first version that understands context and can chain actions across apps. That's a real change." — Roberto Gutierrez, Apple platforms staff engineer at a media company and author of On-Device Intelligence Sources: • Apple Releases iOS 27.3 Developer Beta With Major Feature Changes - techjuice.pk • iOS 27.3 beta 1: All the new features and changes - cultofmac.com • iOS 27: What’s new, what’s in the latest beta and what’s coming next - macworld.com • iOS 27.3: Die erste Beta ist da - Diese Neuheiten kommen aufs iPhone - winfuture.de • Apple releases first iOS 27.3 developer beta, here's what's new - gsmarena.com • iOS 27.3 Beta 1: Das sind die Highlights - maclife.de • iOS 27.3 Beta 1 Released With Powerful Siri AI, Health, and Safari Upgrades - techgenyz.com • iOS 27.3 Beta ist da – neue Health-App, erweiterte Siri AI und vieles mehr - macwelt.de • iOS 27.3 Beta 1: Apple erweitert Siri, Health und Safari um neue Funktionen - deskmodder.de • Apple Releases Xcode 27.3 Beta With Three New Features - macrumors.com • iOS 27.3 upgrades Apple Music in two ways, here’s what’s new - 9to5mac.com • 9to5Mac Daily: November 4, 2026 – iOS 27.3 beta 1 now available - 9to5mac.com • iOS 27.3 Beta Restores Health App Redesign Removed From iOS 27.2 - macobserver.com • iOS 27.3 Brings Vertical Tabs and Adaptive Dark Mode to Safari on iPhone - macobserver.com • Your iPhone Will Get the Duo’s StandBy Clock Upgrades, New Karaoke Mode - pcmag.com • Apple’s iOS 27.3 Beta Adds New Reachability Feature To iPhone Duo - redmondpie.com • iOS 27.3 Beta Brings Reachability to iPhone Duo for Easier One-Handed Use - macobserver.com • How to use iPhone Duo Reachability in iOS 27.3 beta - appleinsider.com • iPhone Duo just got a usability feature it should have had at launch, thanks to iOS 27.3 - tomsguide.com • iOS 27.3 bringt Einhandmodus auf das iPhone Duo - iphone-ticker.de • 補回重要輔助功能　iOS 27.3 Beta 擬為 iPhone Duo 追加「單手模式」 - yahoo.com • iOS 27.3 Adding New StandBy Mode Features to iPhone 11 and Newer - macrumors.com • iOS 27.3 verschiebt den Einhandmodus beim iPhone Duo zur Seite - stadt-bremerhaven.de • Apple opens AI beta in China with Qwen-integrated Siri - digitimes.com • Apple Intelligence enters developer beta in China with Qwen integration - technode.com • iOS 27.3 Beta Brings Apple Intelligence to China With Alibaba’s Qwen AI - macobserver.com • Apple Intelligence Is Finally Coming to China in iOS 27.3: Report - iphoneincanada.ca • 蘋果AI中國版定案：12月隨iOS 27.3登場 Siri串接阿里通義千問 - cnyes.com • 蘋果iOS 27.3 Beta釋出Siri AI繁體中文版！完整拆解硬體門檻，以及台灣、中國兩地中文AI底層差異 - mashdigi.com • 蘋果iOS 27.3開發者測試版上線　Siri AI支援繁中 - cna.com.tw • 国行版苹果 AI 开始测试；ChatGPT 搜索量已达到谷歌 20%；Seedance 被曝五成收入来自海外｜极客早知道 - geekpark.net • Apple AI tools come to China after two-year delay - tribune.com.pk • Apple AI tools come to China after 2-year delay - techxplore.com • macOS 27.3 brings Live Activities to all supported Macs - appleinsider.com • macOS 27.3 Brings Live Activities to Macs Without Dynamic Island - macrumors.com • Mac users will soon get the Dynamic Island experience without buying a new MacBook Pro - digitaltrends.com • macOS 27.3: Live-Aktivitäten auch für Macs ohne Dynamic Island - macerkopf.de • macOS 27.3 includes cool-looking ‘Pro’ screensaver from new touchscreen MacBook Pro - 9to5mac.com • Siri AI Gets Massive App Skills in the Latest iOS 27.3 Update - macobserver.com • Apple CEO Promises Major Siri AI Enhancements with Autonomous Agentic Powers - androidheadlines.com • Apple Allows Developers to Build Custom App Skills for Siri AI - macobserver.com • With iOS 27.3, the Siri AI floodgates are about to open - macworld.com • Siri AI’s Evolution Is Both Surprising and Obvious - macstories.net • Siri AI keeps on improving ↦ - sixcolors.com • Apple Siri AI: New Features Open to Developers - techgenyz.com • Apple CEO John Ternus Shares Future Plans For Siri Improvements - macobserver.com • Apple öffnet Siri AI für alle App-Entwickler - mactechnews.de • iPhone也能用Siri AI繁中版　支援機型、3步驟開啟教學一次看 - nextapple.com • Siri AI is now open to all developers - apple.com • iPhone enters a new era of artificial intelligence: 5 features in iOS 27 and how to use them - voiceofemirates.com • Apple redesigns Health app with Siri AI at its core - mobilesyrup.com • Hey, Siri: Plug into my app like you said you'd do way back in 2024 - theregister.com • Safari finally gets 3 popular browser features – and I can’t wait to try them - zdnet.com • Kagi News earlier coverage: Apple opens Siri integrations to developers in iOS 27.3 beta - news.kagi.com --- 📰 Story aggregated by Kagi News

Nothing CEO Carl Pei says the company will ship its first “AI-native” device in December, describing it as a screen-free tool that could not have been made as an app. The company has not identified the product category, price or specifications [theverge.com][techcrunch.com][technode.com][thehindu.com]. Pei describes the device as a work and productivity tool, arguing that AI systems lack context about people’s daily activities and spontaneous ideas. He says pulling out a phone to save a thought can interrupt the moment, and Nothing’s device is intended to address that problem. He has also argued that AI’s defining consumer hardware has yet to arrive [firstpost.com][9to5google.com][cnet.com]. Nothing previously announced plans to develop AI-native devices and is expected to reveal more before the December launch. The teaser gave no exact release date or further product details [neowin.net][androidauthority.com][digitaltrends.com]. Highlights: • Existing approach: Nothing’s Essential Space feature already lets users record voice notes by holding a phone button, then uses AI to transcribe, analyze and turn them into to-do lists [mashdigi.com]. • Market rivals: Amazon’s Bee Frontier wearable costs $75 and has up to seven days of battery life; its $100 Bee Eclipse recorder attaches magnetically to a smartphone [firstpost.com][indiatoday.in]. • No form confirmed: Reports have speculated about an ambient recorder, while separate rumors described Nothing smart glasses; the company has not confirmed either product category [9to5google.com][gadgets360.com][androidauthority.com]. • Workplace rationale: Pei compares AI’s adoption path with personal computers and phones, which he says first became essential work tools before spreading into homes [thehindu.com][cnet.com]. Perspectives: A Digital Trends reviewer questioned whether another AI gadget solves a real problem, pointing to the Humane AI Pin and Rabbit R1 as devices that struggled after launch [digitaltrends.com]. (Digital Trends) "Our first AI-native product ships next month. It’s a tool, but one built with the personality and care that have come to define a Nothing product. It has no new screen, and it couldn’t have been an app." — Carl Pei, Nothing CEO Sources: • Nothing teases a screen-free AI device ahead of launch next month - theverge.com • Nothing teases screenless AI product for December, says it ‘couldn't have been an app’ - firstpost.com • Nothing teases screen-less product launching next month, ‘couldn’t have been an app’ - 9to5google.com • Nothing CEO reveals release date for secret AI-native device - neowin.net • Nothing CEO says company’s mysterious AI-first device is dropping next month - techcrunch.com • Nothing teases a mysterious ‘AI-native product’ launch for next month - androidauthority.com • Nothing plans December launch for first AI-native device - technode.com • Nothing’s mystery AI gadget has no screen and isn’t an app, so what is it? - intomobile.com • Nothing’s first AI gadget arrives in December, and I don’t want it to be another Humane AI Pin - digitaltrends.com • Cult Phone-Maker Nothing’s Mystery Screenless AI Device Is Coming Next Month - cnet.com • Nothing teases its first AI device with no screen, launching in December - indiatoday.in • Nothing to Soon Launch First 'AI-Native' Device With a Screen-Free Design - gadgets360.com • Nothing宣布首款「AI原生專用硬體」將於12月出貨！不增加新螢幕、鎖定職場生產力 - mashdigi.com • Nothing: Erstes KI-natives Produkt soll bereits im kommenden Monat vorgestellt werden - stadt-bremerhaven.de • Nothing to launch its first AI-native product next month - thehindu.com --- 📰 Story aggregated by Kagi News

OpenAI launched Images 2.6 on Nov. 4, adding animated GIF creation to ChatGPT and allowing users to turn text prompts, uploaded photos or sketches into short loops. Users can adjust playback speed, inspect and edit individual frames, then share the result. The update is rolling out across ChatGPT and Codex on web, desktop and mobile [openai.com][theverge.com][mashable.com]. OpenAI says Images 2.6 generates images 50% faster than the previous version. It reported more than 4 billion images created weekly across ChatGPT, Codex and its API, up from 3 billion in September. Developers can access two API models: GPT-Image-2.6 Flare, designed for speed, and Sunburst, designed for higher image quality [openai.com][theverge.com][techjuice.pk]. The GIF feature produces short animations rather than full AI video. OpenAI says it is intended for social-media reactions, brand characters and storyboards that explore movement before video production. The release follows the company’s shutdown of its Sora video-generation app in March [openai.com][mashable.com][decrypt.co]. Highlights: • Reusable references: Images 2.6 can save reference images of people, pets and characters for reuse in later creations, avoiding repeat uploads [testingcatalog.com]. • Model trade-offs: Flare can generate an image in as little as six seconds at low quality, while Sunburst is designed to retain character, product and brand details through successive edits [openai.com][neowin.net][techjuice.pk]. Perspectives: Picsart: The image-editing company said faster image generation and better character consistency could give its users more time to experiment with and refine social-campaign content [openai.com]. (OpenAI) "GIFs are the native language of social media, and GPT‑Image‑2.6 lets every OpenArt creator speak it fluently from a single prompt." — Coco Mao, OpenArt co-founder and CEO Sources: • ChatGPT can now make animated GIFs with OpenAI’s Images 2.6 - thenextweb.com • ChatGPT will now make you animated GIFs - theverge.com • ChatGPT Can Make GIFs Now, and It’s Stupidly Easy - techjuice.pk • ChatGPT now lets you generate GIFs - mashable.com • ChatGPT Gets Native Animated GIF Generator Powered by Images 2.6 - androidheadlines.com • OpenAI's ChatGPT Images 2.6 is 50% faster and can now create animated GIFs - neowin.net • ChatGPT finally adds the image tool the internet has been waiting for - androidauthority.com • OpenAI launches Images 2.6 with GIFs, 50% faster generation - techinasia.com • Inside Images 2.6: A New Chapter For AI Images - digitechbytes.com • ChatGPT Is Getting a GIF Maker Powered by OpenAI's Unannounced Images 2.6 Model - decrypt.co • ChatGPT 現在可生成動態 GIF　GPT Images 2.6 加快圖像生成 - yahoo.com • OpenAI bringt GIFs in die Bildgenerierung: Images 2.6 ist da - stadt-bremerhaven.de • OpenAI全面推送ChatGPT Images 2.6，支持原生GIF生成 - myzaker.com • OpenAI launches Images 2.6 with GIFs and image reference - testingcatalog.com • Introducing Images 2.6 - openai.com • OpenAI发布Images 2.6图像生成模型 速度提升50%并支持GIF创作 - pingwest.com • ChatGPT cho phép tạo ảnh GIF trực tiếp - vnexpress.net • GPT Images 2.6 突然发布，蓝色大肥鱼实现 GIF 表情包自由 - ifanr.com • GPT-Image-2.6全量上线！直出GIF和SVG，6.2 Astra也现身了 - qbitai.com --- 📰 Story aggregated by Kagi News

Apple lowered the daily AI spending cap for some engineers from $300 to $200 in October and is considering further reductions, potentially to $100 for some engineering teams. Some non-engineering teams already face a $100 limit, which could fall to $25. Employees needing more can seek exemptions from senior executives, Bloomberg reported, citing people familiar with the plans [bloomberg.com][business-standard.com]. The limits cover use of outside AI services including Anthropic’s Claude, OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Google’s Gemini. Some teams have been directed to use cheaper models or models running locally on their devices. Providers charge based on the amount of text and data their models process, and complex coding work can consume substantial amounts [business-standard.com][thenextweb.com]. The cuts are part of new chief executive John Ternus’ push to reduce Apple’s management layers. Apple’s fiscal 2026 research and development costs rose 32% to $45.8 billion, while operating expenses climbed 22% to $75.5 billion. Savings from the new caps remain unclear because some employees reportedly used little of their previous allowance [9to5mac.com][business-standard.com]. Highlights: • Industry limits: Microsoft has tightened internal AI budgets, Tesla set a $200 weekly employee limit, Uber capped individual AI coding tools at $1,500 a month, and Meta introduced token budgets while steering staff toward its own tools [business-standard.com][thenextweb.com]. • Productivity review: Goldman Sachs restricted access to some AI coding tools after reviewing their productivity benefits and risk-management implications [indianexpress.com]. Perspectives: Apple employees concerned about restructuring: Some employees saw the spending cuts and consultant reviews as possible signs of broader cost reductions and worried about layoffs [business-standard.com][freepressjournal.in]. (Business Standard) "All of us are using AI in a significant way already, and we must use it as a company as well." — Tim Cook, then Apple chief executive Sources: • Apple cuts employee AI budgets as token costs trigger tighter spending controls - firstpost.com • Apple cuts employee AI budgets in cost-control push: Report - indianexpress.com • Apple is Putting Employees on an AI Budget - macrumors.com • Apple cuts engineers’ daily AI budgets as it reins in spending - thenextweb.com • Apple tightens the purse strings on employee AI use - cultofmac.com • Apple employee AI budgets cut to reduce costs - reddit.com • Apple is reportedly cutting budgets for its internal AI usage - techcrunch.com • Report: Apple reduces employees’ AI token allowances as Ternus moves to cut costs - 9to5mac.com • Apple cuts employee budgets for artificial intelligence usage - appleworld.today • Apple cuts employee AI budgets in cost-control push, Bloomberg News reports - reuters.com • Apple reduces employee AI spending caps in bid to rein in costs - macdailynews.com • Apple Slashes Employee AI Budgets as John Ternus Cuts Costs: Report - iphoneincanada.ca • Apple Cuts Internal AI Usage Budgets in Move to Reduce Spending - bloomberg.com • Apple lowers internal AI usage budgets in move to reduce spending - business-standard.com • Apple cắt giảm ngân sách liên quan đến AI - vietnamplus.vn • Apple ปรับลด งบประมาณการใช้งาน AI ของพนักงาน เพื่อควบคุมต้นทุน - iphonemod.net • Apple reduces internal AI tool usage budgets: report - seekingalpha.com • Apple Trims Employee AI Budgets, Deepening Worries Of Layoffs Under New CEO - freepressjournal.in • Apple Cuts Engineering AI Spending Cap by One-Third - pymnts.com • Apple kürzt KI-Budgets für Mitarbeiter – weitere Einschnitte geplant - maclife.de • "애플도 직원들 AI 토큰 사용한도 삭감" - yna.co.kr • 蘋果削員工AI使用預算 工程師每日開支上限擬降至100美元 - mingpao.com • 蘋果據報削員工AI使用預算　工程師日限或降至100美元 - i-cable.com • AI支出進入「算帳時代」！彭博：蘋果削減內部預算 部分工程師日額度降至200美元 - cnyes.com --- 📰 Story aggregated by Kagi News

Canva, the Australian design software company, says its restructuring will affect 1,271 employees—about 22% of its workforce—through layoffs, role changes or relocation. Co-founder and CEO Melanie Perkins announced the changes Nov. 3. The company has not disclosed how many people will lose their jobs. Canva said its growth slowed for the first time in a decade [bbc.co.uk][techcrunch.com][foxbusiness.com]. The company will combine its product, growth and platform teams, reduce management layers and broaden some specialized roles. Sydney will become the main base for more product teams, and most hybrid employees are expected to work in offices two to three days a week starting in January 2027. Perkins said new technology is changing what customers create and expect from software. Canva also faces rising costs for artificial intelligence (AI) features and competition from AI tools that can generate designs [neowin.net][fastcompany.com][techcrunch.com][bbc.co.uk]. Departing employees will receive at least six months’ salary, 12 months of health coverage where Canva provides it, and career assistance. Canva will also offer eligible departing staff $10,000 grants for business or community projects; applications close Dec. 14. The company has scheduled a companywide staff meeting for Nov. 10 to discuss the restructuring and its plans [siliconrepublic.com][vc.ru][foxbusiness.com]. Highlights: • Investor outlook: Canva cut its 2026 revenue-growth forecast to 20% from 30% in August, while its largest venture backer, Blackbird, reduced its valuation estimate by 17% [techcrunch.com][thesharpdaily.com]. • AI development: Canva had 120 AI researchers developing in-house models as of September [techradar.com]. • User scale: By the end of 2025, Canva had more than 265 million monthly active users and more than 31 million paying customers [fastcompany.com]. • Departure package: Canva will waive the one-year vesting cliff for employees hired in the past year and let departing staff keep their MacBooks [fastcompany.com][neowin.net]. • Earlier cuts: Before this restructuring, Canva eliminated 10 of its 12 technical-writer jobs in 2025 and cut 32 finance roles earlier in 2026 [thesharpdaily.com]. Perspectives: Melanie Perkins, Canva co-founder and CEO: Perkins said Canva’s spending on AI features had outpaced its ability to handle requests economically. The company slowed some product rollouts while rebuilding its architecture and reducing costs per task [fastcompany.com]. (Fast Company) Blackbird Ventures, Canva’s largest venture backer: Blackbird, which owns about 10% of Canva, backed the restructuring, according to reporting on the workforce changes [thesharpdaily.com]. (The Sharp Daily) "Yet success in our first chapter doesn’t guarantee success in the next." — Melanie Perkins, Canva co-founder and CEO Sources: • Canva announces major job cuts and restructuring of its workforce - siliconrepublic.com • Canva cutting 22% of workforce in major restructuring and shifting primary product hub - neowin.net • Canva To Cut Or Relocate 22% of Global Workforce - slashdot.org • Canva reveals major restructuring potentially affecting over a thousand jobs - techradar.com • Canva lays off over 1,200 people amid slowing growth - techcrunch.com • Canva Announces Layoffs in Restructure Affecting 1,271 Workers - techrepublic.com • Canva Is Cutting 22% of Its Workforce as Growth Slows - androidheadlines.com • Canva’s restructuring affects more than 1,200 people. But its severance package is earning praise - fastcompany.com • Canva’s big layoffs say a lot about the AI design landscape - fastcompany.com • Canva Announces Layoffs, Job Changes for About 22% of Workforce - deccanchronicle.com • Canva to cut 22% of its workforce as growth slows for the first time in a decade - thesharpdaily.com • Canva announces workforce changes affecting over 1K employees - gmanetwork.com • Canva announces layoffs as part of restructuring impacting 1,200+ people - kron4.com • Canva restructuring to reduce workforce - manilatimes.net • Canva to restructure operations, affecting 22% of workforce as growth slows - foxbusiness.com • Canva ปลดพนักงาน 22% ยอมรับบริษัทเติบโตช้าลง จากผลกระทบของ AI - blognone.com • Canva restructures workforce, affecting 1,271 employees globally - nairametrics.com • Australian design company Canva restructure to impact 22 pct of workforce - sydneysun.com • Canva zwolni ponad 1,2 tys. osób. Wielka restrukturyzacja giganta - pb.pl • Canva anunță o restructurare care va afecta 22% dintre angajați - ziarulnational.md • Canva announces major job cuts after 'our hardest year yet' - bbc.co.uk • Canva Layoffs 2026: 1,271 Employees Face Job Cuts, Role Changes And Relocation - news18.com • Canva ukida više od 1.200 radnih mjesta i provodi veliku reorganizaciju - bug.hr • Australia’s Canva to Restructure, Affecting 22% of Workforce - aawsat.com • Canva: Umstrukturierung und Stellenabbau - heise.de • Jedna od najpoznatijih tehnoloških kompanija reže troškove, dio zaposlenika ostaje bez posla - n1info.hr • «Технологии меняют представление о том, что и как люди могут создавать и чего ждут от продуктов»: Canva объявила о сокращении штата, не упомянув ИИ напрямую - vc.ru --- 📰 Story aggregated by Kagi News

Apple began testing iOS 27.3 and related software betas on Nov. 3, expanding Siri AI’s ability to act across apps and giving third-party developers a preview of integrations [macrumors.com][cultofmac.com][9to5mac.com]. The update also restores Apple’s redesigned Health app, adds vertical tabs and an adaptive dark mode to Safari, and introduces Live Rewind and Siri Recap for testing on the latest Apple Watch models [macrumors.com][macrumors.com][macrumors.com]. Siri can now organize files, schedule messages and manage browser tabs across Apple apps; developers can use App Intents and “skills” to connect their own apps and combine steps into one request [macrumors.com][digitaltrends.com][9to5mac.com]. Apple Intelligence features are also entering beta in China, including writing tools, image cleanup and translation, but the initial rollout excludes the newer Siri AI [macrumors.com][9to5mac.com]. The watch features listen for conversations when enabled. Apple says audio is not recorded or stored, while lawyers in several U.S. states have warned that the tools could conflict with consent laws [9to5mac.com][thenextweb.com]. Apple is targeting a December public release for the software updates, while third-party Siri integrations are expected to reach customers in 2027 [macobserver.com][digitaltrends.com]. Highlights: • Health metrics: The redesigned Health app’s Longevity tab compares data such as VO₂ max, resting heart rate and sleep with chronological age; users can also add lab results, including A1c and LDL cholesterol [9to5mac.com][macrumors.com]. • Watch safeguards: Live Rewind displays a transcript of the previous 15 seconds after a double-press of the Digital Crown, while Siri Recap automatically deletes summaries after seven days unless they are saved; both features are opt-in [macrumors.com][9to5mac.com]. • China rollout: Apple uses Alibaba’s Qwen model for some Apple Intelligence functions in China [macrumors.com][appleinsider.com]. • Fitness plans: Fitness+ Gym Strength builds four-week plans around a user’s schedule and available equipment, drawing on more than 350 exercises and over 30 equipment types [macrumors.com][reddit.com]. • Language expansion: The beta adds Traditional Chinese, Vietnamese, Turkish and Norwegian to Siri AI, bringing the total number of supported languages to 10 [9to5mac.com]. Perspectives: Apple: Live Rewind plays an audible chime when activated, even if the watch is on silent, signaling that the feature is in use [9to5mac.com]. (9to5Mac) The Verge reviewer Victoria Song said early testing showed that Siri can make mistakes in transcripts and cautioned that the developer beta was too new for a full assessment [theverge.com]. (The Verge) Sources: • iOS 27.3 beta is out now with a new Health app, Siri AI expansion, and more - macworld.com • Apple Releases iOS 27.3 Beta 1 With New Features for iPhone - macobserver.com • Everything New in the iOS 27.3 Beta - macrumors.com • iOS 27.3 beta 1: All the new features and changes - cultofmac.com • Safari gets Siri AI actions and Vertical Tabs with macOS 27.3 - mobilesyrup.com • iOS 27.3 beta: Everything new in Apples latest iOS beta release - mashable.com • iOS 27.3 expands Siri AI with many new capabilities across Apple apps - 9to5mac.com • Hands on: iOS 27.3 beta's Safari, Siri AI, vertical tabs, and more - appleinsider.com • Everything new in iOS 27.3 beta 1 so far - 9to5mac.com • iOS 27.3 brings the iPhone Duo’s revamped StandBy to other iPhones - 9to5mac.com • iOS 27.3 Beta Brings Apple Intelligence to China - macrumors.com • iOS 27.3 beta expands Siri AI to more apps, WatchOS update brings conversation summaries - indianexpress.com • Apple Watch’s always-listening AI tools arrive in the iOS 27.3 beta - thenextweb.com • Apple releases first iOS 27.3 developer beta for iPhone - 9to5mac.com • Apple finally brings vertical tabs to Safari in surprise 27.3 feature drop - macworld.com • Siri AI opens to third-party apps in iOS 27.3 beta - cultofmac.com • WatchOS 27.3 Beta Brings Siri Recap And Live Rewind Features - macobserver.com • Apple brings 3 big new features to Safari on iPhone, iPad, & Mac in initial 27.3 beta - appleinsider.com • iOS 27.3 adds all-new Apple Health app, details here - 9to5mac.com • Apple Seeds First iOS 27.3 Beta - macrumors.com • watchOS 27.3 beta adds new Siri Recap and Live Rewind features for Apple Watch - 9to5mac.com • Download: iOS 27.3 Beta 1 And iPadOS 27.3 Beta 1 Now Available - redmondpie.com • Apple Releases Beta 1 Of macOS 27.3, watchOS 27.3, tvOS 27.3, And visionOS 27.3 - redmondpie.com • watchOS 27.3, iPadOS 27.3, and more now available in beta - 9to5mac.com • iOS 27.3 Beta Brings Back Apple's Redesigned Health App - macrumors.com • Siri AI Gets More Capable in iOS 27.3 - macrumors.com • Apple Releases First iPadOS 27.3 Developer Beta, Here’s What’s New - macobserver.com • Apple Releases First watchOS 27.3, tvOS 27.3 and visionOS 27.3 Betas - macrumors.com • Apple Intelligence arrives in China via iOS 27.3 developer beta - appleinsider.com • iOS 27.3 and macOS 27.3 add Vertical Tabs, Adaptive Dark Mode, and more to Safari - 9to5mac.com • iOS 27.3 brings Apple Intelligence features to China - 9to5mac.com • iOS 27.3 introduces new iPhone Duo feature for one-handed use - 9to5mac.com • iOS 27.3 Coming in December: Release Date, Features, and What to Expect - techrepublic.com • Apple watchOS 27.3 beta comes with Siri Recap and Live Rewind - mobilesyrup.com • iOS 27.3 beta is here, and Apple still owes us some promises - intomobile.com • First developer betas of iOS 27.3, macOS 27.3 arrive for testing - appleinsider.com • watchOS 27.3 Brings Live Rewind and Siri Recap to Apple Watch - macrumors.com • Apple’s redesigned Health app returns in iOS 27.3 beta, alongside personalized Fitness+ gym plans - digitaltrends.com • iOS 27.3 Adds Vertical Tabs and Adaptive Dark Mode to Safari - macrumors.com • iPhone Duo Gets Reachability in iOS 27.3 Beta - macrumors.com • iPadOS 27.3 Expands Siri Mode to Camera App - macrumors.com • Apple’s latest watchOS beta includes its new always-on Audio Intelligence features - theverge.com • macOS 27.3 Golden Gate beta 1 now available, here’s what to expect - 9to5mac.com • Apple Releases First macOS Golden Gate 27.3 Beta - macrumors.com • Your iPhone’s StandBy mode is getting new clocks, Calendar, and Weather faces with iOS 27.3 - digitaltrends.com • Apple Drops First Developer Betas for tvOS 27.3 and visionOS 27.3 - macobserver.com • iOS 27.3 Beta Restores Health App Redesign Removed From iOS 27.2 - macobserver.com • iOS 27.3 Adds Vertical Tabs, Adaptive Dark Mode to Safari - slashdot.org • MacOS 27.3 Golden Gate Beta 1 Is Now Available for Developers - macobserver.com • Apple opens Siri AI to all developers, allowing more advanced third-party app controls - digitaltrends.com • iOS 27.3 expands Siri AI to these new languages - 9to5mac.com • How to use iPhone Duo Reachability in iOS 27.3 beta - appleinsider.com • watchOS 27.3 Adds Siri Recap and Live Rewind: Here’s How They Work - macobserver.com • Siri Is Getting Ears on the Apple Watch: Here’s What That Means for Your Privacy - cnet.com • Siri finally learns to actually do things in your apps - intomobile.com • iOS 27.3 Adding New StandBy Mode Features to iPhone 11 and Newer - macrumors.com • Safari’s biggest tab-management upgrade in years could finally end your browser clutter with iOS 27.3 - digitaltrends.com • Safari Is Finally Getting Power-User Features on Mac, iPad, and iPhone Duo - gizmodo.com • Safari finally gets vertical tabs — and a new way to make any site dark, all thanks to OS 27.3 - techradar.com • iPhone Duo’s huge display just got a little easier to navigate with iOS 27.3 - digitaltrends.com • Safari update brings vertical tabs, adaptive dark mode, AI integration - reddit.com • Apple Watch’s new AI memory features are here with iOS 27.3, and they could change how you remember (or forget) conversations - digitaltrends.com • Siri AI is now open to all developers - Apple Developer - reddit.com • First macOS Sequoia 15.8.3 and macOS Tahoe 26.7.3 RCs now available - 9to5mac.com • Developers can now create advanced ‘app skills’ for Siri AI - 9to5mac.com • Here’s what it’s like to use Audio Intelligence on the Apple Watch - theverge.com • Siri AI Doesn't Always Cooperate With Your Apple Watch. 10 Fixes to Try Now - pcmag.com • Your Apple Watch has 2 new controversial listening features – but you have to opt in - zdnet.com • iOS 27.3 beta: Everything new in Apple's latest iOS beta release - mashable.com • Siri Recap and Live Rewind debut in watchOS beta - sixcolors.com • Apple: iOS 27.3 enthält überarbeitete Health-App - macgadget.de • iOS 27.3 Beta 1: Das sind die Highlights - maclife.de • Apple ออกอัปเดต iOS 27.3 Developer Beta 1 มาพร้อมฟีเจอร์ใหม่เพียบ ! - iphone-droid.net • iOS 27.3 Beta 1: Das ist neu - macerkopf.de • Bulk up with Apple Fitness+ new Gym Strength workout planner - appleinsider.com • Apple Fitness+ Gets Gym Strength Plans in iOS 27.3 - macrumors.com • Apple announces Fitness+ Gym Strength program with personalized workout plans - reddit.com • Apple Fitness+ erweitert das Angebot um personalisierte Krafttrainingspläne fürs Fitnessstudio - apfeltalk.de --- 📰 Story aggregated by Kagi News

Google says it will switch off Gemini, Gemini Notebook, Gemini in Classroom and Google Search by default for K-12 student accounts as the changes roll out in early 2027. School administrators will be able to enable each service individually [techcrunch.com][nbcnews.com][9to5google.com]. After criticism that schools could not keep Search while rejecting Google’s AI, the company clarified that administrators can enable Search separately from its other Gemini products. The school version of Search will still include AI features such as AI Overviews and AI Mode [nbcnews.com][cbsnews.com]. The policy reverses Google’s August decision to make some Gemini features available by default in Classroom, which drew objections from educators and child-safety advocates [engadget.com][cnet.com]. Google says 150 million students and teachers worldwide use Classroom, and Chromebooks are common in US schools [cnet.com][techspot.com]. Google also made its Guided Learning tool available globally in Classroom on Nov. 3 and plans to test it in Search at selected US schools later in November [9to5google.com][ppc.land]. The feature is designed to guide students through homework problems rather than supply direct answers. Google says it will share more implementation details with schools in the coming months [techcrunch.com][gizmodo.com]. Highlights: • Research concerns: Common Sense Media’s Youth AI Safety Institute concluded in July that Google Search’s AI Overview and AI Mode were not safe for children and teenagers; Google disputed the assessment [mashable.com]. • Study mode: Teachers can assign Guided Learning activities based on class material and receive information on how students are handling them [9to5google.com][androidheadlines.com]. Perspectives: Google: The company says the revised controls respond to requests from schools for more say over student AI access, and argues its announcements give schools more choice because they can enable services separately [nbcnews.com][androidauthority.com]. (NBC News) Mayor Zohran Mamdani: Mamdani accused Google of using its search-market power to pressure public schools into adopting AI [cnet.com]. (CNET) American Federation of Teachers: Union President Randi Weingarten said Google had put commercial interests ahead of children’s education and faulted the company for not working with teachers and parents on privacy and safety [nbcnews.com]. (NBC News) Fairplay: Executive Director Josh Golin said Google was trying to strong-arm schools and urged them to consider more privacy-protective search tools and teach research beyond quick searches [mashable.com][nbcnews.com]. (Mashable) Los Angeles Unified School District: The district said it is reviewing the announcement and applies principles requiring technology to support, not replace, teachers while protecting student privacy and security [cnet.com]. (CNET) "No corporation should have the power to dictate how we teach our children." — Mayor Zohran Mamdani Sources: • Google Is Holding Its Search Engine Hostage From Schools That Don’t Want AI - gizmodo.com • Google Will Turn Off Search For Schools That Reject AI - slashdot.org • Google Will Block Search in Schools That Reject Its AI Features - androidheadlines.com • Google will disable Search for students unless schools accept AI features in ‘Guided Learning’ push - 9to5google.com • [UPDATE] Google is making schools choose between AI and access to its Search engine - digitaltrends.com • Google will let schools disable its AI tools, but not without sacrificing Search - techcrunch.com • Google will block Search for schools that opt out of its AI features - neowin.net • Google says students in schools that ban AI won't have access to Search - engadget.com • Google Will Turn Off Search for Schools That Reject A.I. - reddit.com • Google’s new opt-in policy for AI presents a problem for schools - mashable.com • Google Will Turn Off Search for Schools That Reject A.I. (Gift Article) - reddit.com • Google Announces It’s Shutting Off Search Engine Access for Schools That Ban AI - futurism.com • If schools turn off Google's AI, Search dies with it - appleinsider.com • Google says schools that ban AI will also lose search - techspot.com • Google gives US schools no choice: AI search or no search at all - researchsnipers.com • Google criticized by NYC mayor Zohran Mamdani following AI policy change: "Google is trying to use its monopoly power to force AI into our public schools" - reddit.com • Google Is Forcing Schools to Choose Between Its Search Engine and AI - cnet.com • Google to make AI opt-in for schools, but will make Search opt-in for those who don't opt in to the rest of the stuff - nbcnews.com • Google is making it harder for schools to say no to AI (Update: Statement) - androidauthority.com • Google will let schools skip AI tools, but they have to give up search, too - arstechnica.com • Google responds to political backlash over removing search from schools that ban AI - reddit.com • We want to clarify what we announced today about our education services. Today's announcements give schools more choice, not less. Here's what we announced: - Gemini, Gemini Notebook, and Search will be OFF 🔴 by default. This is based on K-12 schools asking for more control over student use of AI... (@newsfromgoogle) - techmeme.com • Google says there’s no way to use Search without using artificial intelligence - theguardian.com • Google will switch off Gemini for school students unless schools opt in - thenextweb.com • Google criticized by NYC mayor Zohran Mamdani following AI policy change: 'Google is trying to use its monopoly power to force AI into our public schools' - reddit.com • Following backlash against its education updates, Google says schools can choose to enable Gemini, Gemini Notebook, and Search individually (Isabel O'Brien/CNBC) - techmeme.com • Google is entirely disabling Search in schools that don’t want AI - theverge.com • Google says schools opting out of AI will lose search access - wng.org • Google Will Cut Student Search Access at Schools That Keep AI Off - aroundprague.cz • Google to turn off search for schools that don’t want students using AI - washingtonpost.com • Google plans to shut off search access at schools that don’t allow AI tools - theglobeandmail.com • Google Will Cut Student Search Access for Schools That Block AI - gadgetreview.com • Google to cut Search access for schools that completely block new AI tools - fox29.com • Google to restrict search access at schools that reject AI tools - thereport.live • Google's New AI Rules For Schools Come With A Catch: No AI, No Google Search - ndtvprofit.com • UPDATE: Google to turn off search feature next year for schools that opt out of AI tools - edsource.org • Google to Block Search Access for Schools That Disable AI Features - sofx.com • Google Tells Schools To Accept AI Or Lose Google Search Access Entirely - wccftech.com • Google Introduces Big Change For Students; Schools That Reject AI May Not Have Access To Search - freepressjournal.in • Google will block search access for schools that ban AI use - cbsnews.com • Google will cut off search access for students at schools that reject AI - newsday.com • Google to Cut Off Search access for students at schools that reject AI: What it means for students and teachers - educationtimes.com • Google will turn off search for schools in US that reject AI - straitstimes.com • Google to schools: Keep our AI turned on, or lose access to Search - yahoo.com • Google will disable Search for students unless schools accept AI features in 'Guided Learning' push - 9to5google.com • Google to cut off search for students in US schools that reject AI tools - afr.com • Google Will Cut Off Search for Schools That Ban AI - pasqualepillitteri.it • Google Says Students In Schools That Ban AI Won't Have Access To Search - engadget.com • Google szantażuje szkoły: nie chcecie naszego AI to wyłączamy wyszukiwarkę - spidersweb.pl • Google to shut off search for schools that opt out of AI - nbcnews.com • Schools Will Lose Google Search If They Say No To Google AI - forbes.com • Google will cut off search access for students at schools that reject AI tools - abcnews.com • Google will let schools turn off AI, but they may lose Search - reddit.com • Google Says Schools That Disable AI Will Lose Search Too - thurrott.com • Google will let schools turn off AI, but they may also lose Search - cnn.com • Google Playing Hardball With Schools, Says If They Disable AI Tools, They Can't Use Search - sfist.com • Google blockiert Suchfunktion, wenn Schulen KI ablehnen | Der großflächige Einsatz von künstlicher Intelligenz an US-Schulen stößt bei Lehrern und Eltern zunehmend auf Widerstand. Google reagiert darauf mit strikten neuen Nutzungsregeln. - reddit.com • Google cuts Search access for schools who banned AI use - mb.com.ph • Google offers tepid response to accusations it would hold Search hostage if schools restrict AI tools - siliconangle.com • Google will cut Search for K-12 students in schools that keep AI off - ppc.land • Google schakelt zoekfunctie mogelijk volledig uit op scholen die geen AI willen - tweakers.net --- 📰 Story aggregated by Kagi News

Cryptocurrency exchange Binance’s first incident report says attackers used a coding assignment containing undetected malware and the exchange’s internal artificial intelligence tool to reach wallet engineers’ systems before the Oct. 29 theft of $6.34 billion in cryptocurrency. The FBI attributed the attack to North Korean hackers; Pyongyang denies responsibility [bleepingcomputer.com][theblock.co][bbc.co.uk]. The report traces the intrusion to June, when a wallet-team engineer downloaded a tampered Homebrew installer. Binance detected the compromise and replaced the device, but says the attackers learned the engineer’s role and colleagues’ identities. In September, a different engineer downloaded malicious code during a sham recruitment process; the malware replaced a legitimate development component and evaded endpoint security detection [thehackernews.com][bleepingcomputer.com]. On Oct. 20, attackers used the compromised computer and Binance’s internal AI tool to take control of two other engineers’ systems and obtain a container-deployment token. They later used stolen credentials to reach the wallet-signing service; Binance said the transfers bypassed ordinary withdrawal procedures. The company says it has rebuilt affected wallet systems and AI tools, revoked credentials and tokens, and is commissioning an independent cybersecurity review [theblock.co][thenationalnews.com][coindesk.com]. Highlights: • Prior attempts: Binance said it detected and prevented 57 suspected North Korea-linked cyberthreats during 2026, including attempts using similar deceptive tactics [theblock.co][wired.com]. • Forensic evasion: Binance said attackers concealed malicious activity and removed traces of the compromise, complicating the investigation [bleepingcomputer.com][thehackernews.com]. • Recruitment tactic: The supposed human resources interviewer shared a social media account featuring personal photos and videos to build trust before the engineer received the coding assignment [bleepingcomputer.com][dawn.com]. • Investigation review: Binance said it is keeping some new security measures private to prevent attackers from compromising them [thenationalnews.com]. Perspectives: Rafe Pilling, senior director of threat intelligence at Sophos, said the sequence matched the TraderTraitor playbook: compromising engineers and moving through their environment to subvert transaction-authorization systems, rather than simply stealing a wallet key. (Wired) "Organizations need to counter this with adequate controls in place. Particularly, controls around what can be downloaded and executed on a corporate laptop, as well as the permissions granted to the user." — Tyler Reguly, associate director of security R&D at Fortra Sources: • Binance reveals hackers used fake job interviews, malicious code in $6.3bn heist - dawn.com • Binance says fake job interview led to $6.3 billion crypto heist - bleepingcomputer.com • Binance says hackers used fake job interview to breach computer before $6.3 billion attack - reddit.com • Binance says hackers used fake job interviews and an internal AI tool to pull off the $6.3 billion heist - theverge.com • Binance Says Hackers Used Fake Job Interviews, AI Tool to Steal $6.3 Billion In Crypto - slashdot.org • Binance hackers used fake job interview to compromise computer before $6.3 billion attack - reddit.com • Binance Traces $6.3B Hack to Employee Duped by Fake Job Interview - pcmag.com • Binance reveals hackers used fake job interviews, malicious code in $6 billion heist - techxplore.com • Binance reveals hackers used fake job interviews, malicious code in $6-billion heist - insiderpaper.com • North Korean fake job interview led to $6.3B Binance heist - theregister.com • Binance Says Hackers Used Well-Known Tricks to Carry Out a $6.34 Billion Heist - wired.com • Binance says fake job interview helped North Korean hackers steal $6.3 billion in crypto - nextgov.com • Binance Hackers Used Fake Job Interviews to Steal Six Billion Dollars - androidheadlines.com • Binance Reveals How Fake Job Interviews and AI Tool Abuse Led to $6.43 Billion Theft - thehackernews.com • Binance says fake job interviews used as part of $6.3bn crypto hack - bbc.co.uk • Binance Says Hackers Plotted $6.3 Billion Crypto Heist for Months - nytimes.com • North Korea denies being behind record $6.3bn Binance hack - bbc.co.uk • Researchers warned of North Korean hacking tactics years before record $6.3B Binance heist - techcrunch.com • Binance battles to save its brand after record $6.3bn crypto hack - theguardian.com • North Korea says US allegations linking it to Binance heist are 'absurd rhetoric' - firstpost.com • Binance Hack: Crypto Exchange Reveals How Fake Job Interview Led to $6.3B Heist - coingape.com • Binance Hackers Used Fake Job Interview in $6.3 Billion Attack - aawsat.com • Binance hackers used fake job interview in $6.3B attack - staradvertiser.com • Hackers used fake job interview in $6.3bn Binance attack - timeslive.co.za • Binance reveals hackers used fake job interviews, malicious code in $6-bn heist - yahoo.com • Binance's $6.3 billion hack began with a fake job interview, and a campaign 'built over many months' - coindesk.com • Binance details how a fake job interview led to a $6.3B crypto heist - foxbusiness.com • Hackers usaram entrevista de emprego falsa antes de roubo de US$ 6,3 bilhões da Binance - globo.com • Binance says hackers used fake job interviews to pull off a $6 billion crypto heist - businessinsider.com • Binance hackers used fake job interview in $6.3 bil. attack - koreatimes.co.kr • Binance says fake job interviews and internal AI tool used in $6.3bn heist - thenationalnews.com • Binance says hackers used fake job interview, internal AI tool in $6.3 billion breach - theblock.co • Hackers behind $6.3bn Binance heist ‘used malware and bogus job interviews’ - theguardian.com • Binance says fake job interviews, AI tool used in $6 bln theft blamed on N. Korea - koreaherald.com • Binance revela que ciberataque de US$6.300 millones comenzó con falsas entrevistas de trabajo - biobiochile.cl • Binance Says $6.34 Billion Hack Began With Fake Job Interview - bitcoinmagazine.com • Binance dezvăluie cum au reușit hackerii să fure 6,3 miliarde de dolari. Interviuri false de angajare, cheia atacului - digi24.ro • Binance hackers used fake interviews and social media profiles in $6.3bn heist - ft.com • Interviuri de angajare false au fost folosite de hackeri pentru a fura criptomonede de 6,3 miliarde de dolari de la Binance - antena3.ro • Binance traces $6.34B hack to fake interviews and AI tool breach - crypto.news • Binance: hacker usano un falso colloquio di lavoro per il furto da 6 miliardi - gazzettadimalta.com • How malware and a bogus job interview let attackers nab $6.3B from Binance - washingtonpost.com • North Korea used LinkedIn, fake job interviews to trick Binance engineer in $6.3 billion hack - reddit.com • Nigeria: Binance Reveals Hackers Used Fake Job Interviews, Malicious Code in $6-Bn Heist - allafrica.com • Binance reveló cómo fue el hackeo de US$ 6.300 millones: una falsa entrevista laboral a un empleado - perfil.com • Con falsas entrevistas de trabajo: Así fue como hackers se robaron 6 mil mdd a Binance - elfinanciero.com.mx • North Korean Hackers Abuse Internal AI Tool and Fake Job Interviews in $6.34 Billion Binance Heist - cybersecuritynews.com • Faux entretien d'embauche, détournement d'IA: Binance révèle le mode opératoire du piratage record - lalibre.be • Хакеры обокрали Binance на шесть миллиардов долларов, устроив фейковое собеседование с сотрудником криптобиржи - tvrain.tv • 彭博: 幣安63億美元竊案駭客靠假求職面試得手 - bastillepost.com • Faux entretien d’embauche, détournement d’IA : Binance révèle le mode opératoire du piratage record - lesoir.be • Binance: interviuri false de angajare, folosite în atacul de 6,3 miliarde de dolari - ziarulnational.md • Криптобиржа Binance рассказала, как ее обокрали на шесть миллиардов долларов. Чтобы проникнуть в системы компании, хакеры устроили фейковое собеседование с ее сотрудником - meduza.io • Binance, falsi colloqui di lavoro (e sistemi di AI) per realizzare il furto record da 6,3 miliardi di dollari in criptovalute - corriere.it • Фальшива співбесіда на $6,3 мільярда: Binance розкрила спосіб злому - epravda.com.ua • Binance says fake job interviews, AI tool used in US$6 bln theft blamed on N. Korea - yna.co.kr • Faux entretien d'embauche, détournement d'IA… Binance révèle le mode opératoire du piratage record dont elle a été victime - lefigaro.fr • Binance揭露63億美元竊案攻擊鏈，駭客以假面試誘使工程師執行惡意程式 - ithome.com.tw • Vụ Binance bị hack 6,3 tỷ USD bắt nguồn từ một kỹ sư muốn nhảy việc - vnexpress.net • Verdens største kryptobørs: Hackere brugte falske jobsamtaler til milliardtyveri - dr.dk --- 📰 Story aggregated by Kagi News

Apple says memory-chip shortages will constrain Mac and iPad availability through the holiday quarter, with supply pressures expected to continue into 2027. The warning came during the first results call led by Chief Executive John Ternus. Apple is also struggling to meet demand for its first foldable phone, the iPhone Duo [reuters.com][bbc.co.uk][cnet.com]. Apple executives said demand from artificial-intelligence data centers is tightening memory supplies, while difficulty securing advanced-node processors has also limited production across its iPhone, Mac and iPad lines. The company expects memory costs to climb further in the December quarter and beyond. Its operating chief said memory shortages and stronger-than-expected demand will be the main constraints on Mac and iPad supply [reuters.com][bbc.co.uk][reddit.com]. Apple said the processor bottleneck should ease as more products move to newer 2-nanometer manufacturing technology, but did not say when the memory-related limits would lift. Delivery estimates for some Mac Studio configurations already stretch several weeks [appleworld.today]. Highlights: • Supply commitments: Apple’s manufacturing purchase obligations rose by $33 billion between June and September, reaching $89.7 billion as it sought to secure components [reuters.com]. Perspectives: Dan Coatsworth, head of markets at AJ Bell, warned that further device price increases would be difficult for customers facing a higher cost of living [reuters.com]. (Reuters) "What we’re seeing with memory pricing right now is unprecedented" — Apple Chief Executive John Ternus Sources: • Apple CEO Calls Memory Pricing Unprecedented as iPhone, Mac and iPad Price Rises Help Offset Costs - reddit.com • Apple issues a grim warning as memory costs soar. It seems pricey iPhones and Macs are here to stay - digitaltrends.com • Apple warns of ‘unprecedented’ rise in memory chip prices - theguardian.com • 'What we're seeing with memory pricing right now is unprecedented': new CEO issues Apple's bleakest warning on the RAM crisis yet — and that's a big worry - reddit.com • Apple is struggling with memory prices – further increases are possible - researchsnipers.com • Apple CEO Ternus Says Memory Price Hikes and Shortages Will Continue Into 2027 - cnet.com • Apple's Mac business is booming, but the memory market has other plans - theregister.com • If you think MacBooks and iPhones are expensive now, just wait - macworld.com • Apple Earnings, Memory Problems, The Hardware Company Regression - stratechery.com • Apple's earnings were all about unprecedented memory costs - appleinsider.com • Higher memory prices taking a bite out of Apple’s margins - yahoo.com • Apple Dodges Question on More Price Hikes as Memory Costs Climb - macrumors.com • Apple rechnet mit weiter steigenden Speicherkosten – werden iPhones und Macs erneut teurer? - maclife.de • Apple warns ‘unprecedented’ memory chip costs will hit margins - ft.com • Apple Earnings Call Dominated By Unprecedented Memory Costs - macobserver.com • Apple shares slide as higher memory costs fuel margin concerns - samaa.tv • 記憶體漲價侵蝕獲利　蘋果估購物季毛利率下滑 - cna.com.tw • Teurer Speicher: Apple lässt weitere Preiserhöhungen offen - macerkopf.de • Apple kaže da memorija poskupljuje bez presedana: Šta to znači za cijene iPhonea i Maca - n1info.ba • Apple kämpft mit Speicherpreisen - weitere Teuerungen möglich - winfuture.de • Η Apple προειδοποιεί για «πρωτοφανή αύξηση» στις τιμές των τσιπ μνήμης - naftemporiki.gr • Apple shares slide as Ternus sounds alarm on memory costs - reuters.com • Apple faces unprecedented memory cost increases as RAM prices continue to surge, manufacturing bill climbs by $33 billion — rising component expenses threaten margins through the holiday quarter and into 2027 - tomshardware.com • 【AAPL業績】蘋果Q4營收升12%破頂！受累記憶體成本及AI開支 毛利率降盤前挫逾4% - edigest.hk • Apple’s Growth Machine Is Slowing. High Prices Might Not Save It. - wsj.com • iPhone pode ficar ainda mais caro em 2027 por causa da crise, alerta Apple - canaltech.com.br • 蘋果財報後跌2% 記憶體價格上漲侵蝕利潤率 - cnyes.com • Apple faces unprecedented memory cost increases as RAM prices continue to surge, manufacturing bill climbs by $33 billion - tomshardware.com • Apple posts $114.5bn Q4 revenue despite soaring memory costs - siliconrepublic.com • Apple admits iPhone Duo is in limited supply, and it’s unclear if you can bag one for your holiday cart - digitaltrends.com • Apple doesn’t know when it will have a resupply of iPhone Duos - mobilesyrup.com • Still Waiting for an iPhone Duo? Don't Hold Your Breath, Says Apple CEO - extremetech.com • Apple can’t say when iPhone Duo supply constraints will ease - cultofmac.com • Want an iPhone Duo for the holidays? Apple’s latest stock update isn’t reassuring - zdnet.com • Apple CEO says he's 'not able to predict' when iPhone Duo shortages will end — it probably won't be this year - tomsguide.com • iPhone Duo: Apple kann Nachfrage nicht bedienen – und nennt keinen Zeitplan - maclife.de • The iPhone Duo isn’t the only Apple product facing availability constraints - appleworld.today • Apple chưa thể xác định khi nào iPhone Duo hết khan hàng - vnexpress.net • Apple weiß nicht, wann es genug iPhone Duo zum Kaufen geben wird - derstandard.at • iPhone Duo缺貨持續　蘋果執行長坦言難估何時供貨穩定 - nextapple.com • Apple unsure when it will get more foldable iPhones ahead of Christmas - bbc.co.uk • iPhone Duo: Η Apple δεν ξέρει πότε θα έχει αρκετές συσκευές για να καλύψει τη ζήτηση - lifo.gr • John Ternus 稱 iPhone Duo 供應仍緊張　訂機遲收貨問題未可解決 - yahoo.com • Apple รายงานผลประกอบการ รายได้โต 12% ยอมรับ iPhone Duo ผลิตไม่ทันความต้องการ และไม่รู้จะเป็นปกติเมื่อใด - blognone.com • Apple Q4 2026 earnings call: CEO John Ternus addresses iPhone Duo availability and increasing prices - mashable.com • Commentary: Apple's results mask uncertain demand as supply constraints ease - digitimes.com • Apple earnings suggest the iPhone 18 launch strategy is really working - 9to5mac.com • Apple just had its best year ever. So why is its stock falling? - fastcompany.com • Apple forecasts its biggest revenue quarter ever despite supply constraints - 9to5mac.com • Despite posting record earnings, Apple stock swoons - macdailynews.com • Apple отчиталась о рекордной выручке благодаря iPhone. Почему аналитики не ожидали такого результата - secretmag.ru • He admit it!: Notes from another record Apple quarter - sixcolors.com • Apple earnings beat expectations, but rising chip costs worry investors - euronews.com • Apple erwartet umsatzstärkstes Quartal der Unternehmensgeschichte - macerkopf.de • Analysts on AAPL: how observers feel about Apple's Q4 financials - appleinsider.com • Apple beats sales and profit expectations but AI costs weigh on holiday sales - techcentral.ie • Apple Beat Expectations on Revenue, So Why Did Its Stock Slide? - androidheadlines.com --- 📰 Story aggregated by Kagi News

Three British meat suppliers and a London produce wholesaler were caught up in the latest attacks on internet-connected refrigeration controls. The Association of Independent Meat Suppliers said the affected units at its members’ businesses were empty and no meat was lost. The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), the UK’s cybersecurity agency, said it had contacted businesses with exposed, vulnerable systems; no British grocery chain was directly affected [therecord.media][bbc.co.uk][theguardian.com]. The attacks remotely altered refrigeration settings at food businesses and supermarkets in at least 10 European countries on Nov. 2, following a similar wave in France in October. The affected UK meat suppliers used Copeland XWEB controllers, while the London produce wholesaler said it stopped the attack by disconnecting equipment from the internet [bbc.com][therecord.media][theguardian.com]. A firmware update for the affected Copeland controllers had been available since August, but how the attackers gained access and who was responsible remain unconfirmed. Cybersecurity researchers recorded attempts to access decoy refrigeration controls and found infrastructure overlaps with operations previously associated with Russian-linked actors, but said they could not identify a group. Officials said the attacks did not require artificial intelligence [therecord.media][theguardian.com][techxplore.com]. Highlights: • Online exposure: Censys counted 138 exposed StoreView management interfaces in Belgium, 51 in the Netherlands and 50 in Sweden; 68%, 37% and 58%, respectively, appeared patched [securityweek.com]. • Probe activity: Lupovis said most authentication attempts used manufacturer-documented default credentials; its decoy sensors rejected all attempts [theguardian.com][securityweek.com]. • AI distinction: The NCSC’s Ollie Whitehouse said AI could help attackers find vulnerabilities in internet-connected controllers faster and reverse-engineer operational technology software [computerweekly.com]. Perspectives: UK National Cyber Security Centre: Chief executive Richard Horne said the freezer incidents were “just the foothills” of a larger cyber threat [therecord.media][computerweekly.com]. (Computer Weekly) Association of Independent Meat Suppliers: Spokesperson Tony Goodger said affected members were caught up in the attacks because they used the same software as the targeted European supermarkets [therecord.media][bbc.co.uk]. (The Record) Secomea: Chief executive Michael Ferdinandsen argued that retailers need tighter control over who can remotely access operational equipment, which devices they can reach and what actions they can perform [retail-insight-network.com]. (Retail Insight Network) "The most serious risk we face in the short term is just a huge rise in the volume of incidents we see." — Richard Horne, chief executive of the UK National Cyber Security Centre Sources: • New Wave of Refrigeration Cyberattacks Hits Supermarkets Across Europe, Forcing Stores to Pull Food - thehackernews.com • UK food suppliers hit by cyberattacks as hackers target supermarket freezers across Europe - firstpost.com • Refrigerator cyberattack spreads to many European countries, spoiling food worth thousands - techspot.com • European supermarket fridges got hacked. Again. Here's what to know - techxplore.com • UK meat industry hit by cyber-attack which targeted European supermarket freezers - bbc.co.uk • UK abattoirs caught up in cyber attack against European supermarkets - computerweekly.com • European Supermarket Freezers Set to 122°F in Suspected Hacks - techrepublic.com • Are Freezers Being Hacked? Europe and the U.S. Military Investigate. - nytimes.com • Food suppliers in UK hit by cyber-attacks after freezers targeted in Europe - theguardian.com • Over 100 European Stores Hit as Supermarket Fridge Attacks Return - securityweek.com • Could lifts, doors and traffic lights be next? Experts warn after supermarket cyberattacks - insiderpaper.com • Supermarket fridges hit with cyberattacks across Europe — here's what's happening - cnbc.com • European supermarket fridges hit by new cyber attacks - retail-insight-network.com • Supermarkets Across Europe Possibly Targeted in Cyberattack - nytimes.com • Cyberattacks hit European supermarkets, disrupt fr... - minutemirror.com.pk • Shop fridges and freezers across Europe hit by fresh suspected cyber-attack • Chains in seven countries say cooling unit temperatures rose overnight in incident similar to hack of French shops - reddit.com • Fridge cyberattack hits supermarkets across Europe - enca.com • European supermarket fridges hit by cyberattacks again: Here's what to know - business-standard.com • Cyberattacks Disrupt Supermarket Refrigeration Systems Across Europe - dailyqudrat.pk • Cyberattack hits supermarket fridges in several European countries - maltatoday.com.mt • Hackers atacan refrigeradores de supermercados en Europa y provocan pérdidas de alimentos - lateja.cr • Europe on alert after supermarket freezers hit by cyber-attacks in 10 countries - bbc.com • Cyberattacks hit several EU supermarkets’ freezers - taipeitimes.com • British businesses caught in Europe-wide supermarket fridge attacks - therecord.media • Kühlanlagen: Cyberattacke auf Supermärkte: EU beruft Krisentreffen ein - lebensmittelzeitung.net • Here's what to know about another cyberattack on European supermarket fridges - pbs.org • Supermarket freezers in several European countries hit by apparent cyberattacks - arabtimesonline.com • Hackers Target Supermarket Refrigeration Systems Across Europe, Raising Freezer Temperatures to 50°C - cybersecuritynews.com • European supermarket fridges got hacked. Again. Here’s what to know - apnews.com • Was hinter den Hacker-Angriffen auf Supermärkte steckt - zdfheute.de • 'Whole food supply chain': European countries snared in freezer cyberattacks - thelocal.at • Кибератака засегна фризерите на европейски супермаркети - capital.bg • UK fridges hacked in cyberattack targeting several counties – here’s what you need to know - independent.co.uk --- 📰 Story aggregated by Kagi News

Apple’s eighth-generation iPad mini pairs an 8.5-inch OLED display with its A20 Pro processor in a thinner, lighter design, with U.S. prices starting at $699 for 128GB. The tablet is available to pre-order and is scheduled to go on sale Nov. 6 [macrumors.com][engadget.com][pcmag.com]. It is Apple’s first iPad mini with OLED and its first iPad rated IP67 for dust and water resistance. The redesign increases the screen size from 8.3 inches while reducing the device’s weight to 255 grams [9to5mac.com][macworld.com][wired.com]. Reviewers questioned its value: it costs $250 more than the $449 entry-level iPad and only $50 less than the iPad Air, while retaining a 60Hz screen and Touch ID rather than Face ID [pcmag.com][mashable.com][wired.com]. The OLED display is brighter and offers deeper contrast than the outgoing LCD, but it lacks Apple’s 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate [engadget.com][macworld.com]. Apple also added a sealed speaker system, faster charging and updated wireless connectivity [sixcolors.com][engadget.com][macrumors.com]. Reviewers praised the display and portability but differed over the higher price and lack of a high-refresh-rate display [sixcolors.com][tomsguide.com][macrumors.com]. The tablet is due in stores Friday, Nov. 6 [mobilesyrup.com]. Highlights: • Battery testing: Tom’s Guide measured 14 hours 24 minutes of continuous Wi-Fi web browsing at 150 nits, versus 10 hours 36 minutes for the previous model, but said it had time for only one test run [tomsguide.com][macrumors.com]. • Chip variations: The 128GB and 256GB configurations use a five-core A20 Pro CPU, while the 512GB model gets a six-core CPU; all use a seven-core GPU, according to MacRumors [macrumors.com]. • Wireless upgrades: The tablet adds Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6 through Apple’s N1 chip; cellular versions use Apple’s C2 modem, which Apple says can deliver up to 50% faster cellular data [engadget.com][macrumors.com]. • Charging speed: Apple says a compatible 35-watt-or-higher adapter can charge the mini to 50% in 30 minutes, while the included adapter is rated at 20 watts [macrumors.com][ifanr.com]. • Screen measurements: A lab test measured 1,119 nits of brightness without HDR and 23.16% reflectance on the standard-glass model; the outlet did not test the optional nano-texture version [lesnumeriques.com]. Perspectives: Apple: Apple vice president of Hardware Engineering Dave Pakula defended the 60Hz screen, saying OLED’s faster pixel response reduces motion blur and that display quality is not captured by refresh rate alone [engadget.com]. (Engadget) David Pierce, The Verge reviewer: Pierce argued that 60Hz remains noticeable during scrolling, gaming and Apple Pencil use, and said the faster OLED response does not replace a higher refresh rate [macrumors.com]. Jason Snell, Six Colors reviewer: Snell described the mini as a complete, capable iPad in a tiny package, with an A20 Pro chip powerful enough for a broad range of tasks [sixcolors.com]. (Six Colors) "Display experience is about more than just a single spec" — Dave Pakula, Apple vice president of Hardware Engineering Sources: • New iPad mini hands-on: Refreshed design, OLED display, more - 9to5mac.com • Apple iPad mini (OLED, 2026) Review: The Tiniest iPad Is Mightier Than Ever - pcmag.com • iPad mini (A20 Pro) review: Growing in leaps and bounds - macworld.com • I reviewed the new iPad mini: It’s the best Apple tablet, with a price to match - mashable.com • Apple’s new iPad mini is thinner, lighter and more expensive - mobilesyrup.com • iPad mini OLED vs. iPad mini: What's new? - engadget.com • iPad Mini review: A pricey delight - fastcompany.com • Apple iPad Mini (2026) Review: A Dream Device, but Who Is It For? - wired.com • OLED iPad Mini is The Most Apple Product They've Ever Appled - reddit.com • iPad Mini 8 Reviewer Dissatisfied With Apple's Excuse for Lack of 120Hz Display - macrumors.com • iPad Mini (A20 Pro) Review: Apple's Tiny Tablet Gets A Big Update - engadget.com • iPad mini mit OLED und A20 Pro im Test: Dünner, schneller, teurer - computerbase.de • Apple's new iPad mini 8 has blown me away after testing – its OLED display is stunning - standard.co.uk • OLED iPad Mini Reviews Praise the Screen, Knock the Price - iphoneincanada.ca • OLED iPad mini review: A modern multitasker - sixcolors.com • Hands-On: The OLED iPad Mini is Almost an iPad Pro Mini - macrumors.com • The 2026 Apple iPad mini Is an Enigma Wrapped in OLED - pcmag.com • iPad Mini (A20 Pro) Review Roundup - techmeme.com • I just tested the iPad mini 8 — and its OLED panel and thinner design make it one of my favorite tablets ever - tomsguide.com • 一眼的熟悉，满眼的惊喜：新款 iPad mini 首发体验 - sspai.com • Actualité : iPad Mini (2026) : on a testé son écran Oled, et il change la donne - lesnumeriques.com • I used the iPad Mini OLED for a week. Here’s why it’s my new favorite tablet - cnn.com • Das neue Mini-iPad von Apple ist echt top! - computerbild.de • iPad mini 8 首发评测：本该是一台完美的平板电脑 - ifanr.com • iPad mini 8 outperforms Apple’s claims, delivers more than all-day battery life – Tom’s Guide - macdailynews.com • MKBHD on the New A20 Pro iPad Mini - youtube.com • iPad Mini 8 Review Claims Battery Life is Way Better Than Apple Says - macrumors.com --- 📰 Story aggregated by Kagi News

Microsoft says Windows 11 updates make PCs with 8GB of RAM up to 20% more responsive and a demanding multitasking workflow up to 40% faster in its tests. The company has adjusted memory compression, reduced background work during user actions and cut memory use in Windows and some apps. It says Windows can keep up to 2GB more active data in memory instead of moving it to slower storage [windows.com][theverge.com]. The changes target a market where memory costs and supply constraints are pushing manufacturers toward machines with less memory, while AI data centers add pressure to component supplies [digitaltrends.com][theregister.com]. Microsoft tested the multitasking claim on a single HP OmniBook 3 with 8GB of RAM, opening 20 Edge tabs, a 4K video, Office files, Outlook and File Explorer. The company cautions that results vary by device and workload [hindustantimes.com][frandroid.com]. The optimizations are available in Windows 11 version 26H2, build 26300.9818 or later, with updated Microsoft apps. Microsoft says demanding work such as advanced video editing and 3D modeling still benefits from 16GB or more [windows.com][windowsreport.com]. Highlights: • Memory savings: In Microsoft’s multitasking measurements, Windows, Edge and Microsoft 365 reduced committed-memory growth by up to 900MB; Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook accounted for as much as 360MB [windows.com][zdnet.com]. • Background apps: On PCs with 8GB of RAM or less, Widgets load only when opened, saving roughly 200MB while closed, and Edge puts inactive tabs to sleep after 15 minutes rather than two hours [windows.com][theverge.com]. • App launches: Microsoft says Edge can open up to 33% faster when already running in the background, while Teams’ Efficiency Mode can improve launch speed by up to 20% on 8GB PCs [windows.com][betanews.com]. • Broader testing: Microsoft says its labs assess fixes across more than 20,000 PCs, using automated browsing, Microsoft 365, video-call and download workloads, and high-speed cameras to time screen responses [zdnet.com]. • Future work: Microsoft says it plans to make Windows features share components and streamline WinUI apps such as File Explorer and Notepad [theverge.com][tomshardware.com]. Perspectives: PCMag reviewer Chris Hoffman: After retesting an 8GB Windows 11 laptop, Hoffman said everyday multitasking felt noticeably better, but the configuration still did not suit his heavier professional use [pcmag.com]. (PCMag) PCWorld: The publication argued that Windows changes cannot solve the problem if other software remains memory-intensive. It cited apps that may need 8GB just to run and developers adding memory-heavy AI features [pcworld.com]. (PCWorld) "For many people, 8 GB is a great fit for the things they do every day." — Pavan Davuluri, executive vice president of Windows and Devices at Microsoft Sources: • Windows 11 can run better on PCs with 8GB now, Microsoft says – here’s why - zdnet.com • Windows 11 is getting much-needed optimizations for PCs with just 8GB of RAM - digitaltrends.com • Windows 11 8GB RAM configurations get a performance boost - tomshardware.com • Microsoft reveals how it made Windows 11 faster on 8GB PCs - betanews.com • Microsoft improves Windows 11 performance on 8 GB PCs as RAM prices keep climbing - theregister.com • Microsoft thinks 8GB of RAM is enough for Windows 11, pushes holiday deals on budget laptops - neowin.net • Windows 11 is now ‘up to 40 percent faster’ on PCs with 8GB of RAM - theverge.com • I Told You Not to Buy an 8GB Windows Laptop. I Was Wrong - pcmag.com • Microsoft is optimizing Windows for 8GB PCs, but it may be in vain - pcworld.com • Microsoft details how it's made Windows 11 optimized for 8GB RAM PCs - windowscentral.com • Microsoft Claims Windows 11 Is Faster on PCs With 8GB of RAM After Memory Optimization Push - windowsreport.com • Microsoft quietly made Windows 11 run better on 8GB PCs — I found 3 affordable laptops from $599 that I'd actually buy - windowscentral.com • Microsoft explica como Windows 11 ficou mais rápido em PCs com 8 GB de RAM - tudocelular.com • Microsoft Has Listed Some Concrete Ways That Windows 11 Is Getting Better With 8GB Of RAM - engadget.com • Windows 11 wird schneller: Microsoft optimiert Leistung bei wenig RAM - stadt-bremerhaven.de • Windows 11 er et annet beist nå - itavisen.no • Microsoft’s own video show how badly Windows 11 struggled on 8GB RAM PCs, and how much faster it is now - windowslatest.com • Microsoft made Windows 11 more responsive on these 8GB laptops - windowscentral.com • Raising the bar for 8 GB Windows 11 PCs: what’s improved and how to get it - windows.com • Microsoft spent two years telling you to buy 16GB of RAM, now it says 8GB is “a great fit” for Windows 11, as RAM prices soar and it promotes $429 8GB laptops - windowslatest.com • Mälupõud sundis dieedile: Windows 11 saab 8 GB mäluga jalad alla - am.ee • Windows 11 8GB RAM configurations get a performance boost — As AI demand keeps pushing prices up, Microsoft says Windows is now 20% more responsive, multitasking 40% faster on memory-constrained machines - reddit.com • Windows 11 Diklaim 40 Persen Lebih Cepat untuk Multitasking di PC RAM 8GB - mediaindonesia.com • Microsoft wants Windows 11 to do more with less as PC memory stays costly - hindustantimes.com • Microsoft: Windows 11 is 'tot 40 procent sneller' bij multitasken met 8GB ram - tweakers.net • Microsoft admits Windows 11 was moving your open apps to slower storage on 8GB RAM PCs, which is why they reload, and now it keeps up to 2GB more in memory - windowslatest.com • Windows 11 : Microsoft promet des PC à 8 Go de RAM « jusqu’à 40 % plus rapides » - frandroid.com • 微軟公布Windows 11 26H2對8GB記憶體電腦效能最佳化細節，同步將AI PC重新劃分為4大級距 - mashdigi.com • Microsoft is eager to prove Windows 11 is just as good as macOS on 8GB RAM: Says Windows is now 20% more responsive and 40% faster at multitasking compared to a year ago - windowscentral.com • Windows 11 can now keep up to 2GB more of your apps in RAM on 8GB PCs, so tabs you left open won’t reload as often - reddit.com • Microsoft’s Windows EVP Pavan Davuluri Believes “Your PC Should Respond When You Need It To,” Saying 8GB Systems Now Offer Up To 40% Faster Multitasking - wccftech.com --- 📰 Story aggregated by Kagi News

Rockstar Games confirmed that preloading Grand Theft Auto VI will require up to 212GB of storage, with digital downloads opening Nov. 10 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. The game launches Nov. 19. PlayStation downloads begin at midnight local time; Xbox downloads start globally at 12 a.m. GMT, which falls on the evening of Nov. 9 in parts of the Americas [ign.com][theverge.com][pcmag.com]. The file size varies by device, and Rockstar advised players to make room before downloading. The earlier preload date gives digital buyers nine days to download the game before launch. Code-in-box versions are expected at retailers from Nov. 12, when buyers can redeem their codes through their console’s digital store and begin preloading [gamesradar.com][gamesradar.com][neowin.net]. Players with lower-capacity consoles may have less room to spare: Gizmodo noted that a 212GB file would use more than half of the Xbox Series S’s reported 364GB of usable storage. Boxed editions contain a download code rather than a game disc, and Rockstar plans to offer a printable cover-art poster and Leonida map as a free digital download on launch day [gizmodo.com][theverge.com][pushsquare.com][ign.com]. Highlights: • File-size comparison: At roughly twice the file size of Red Dead Redemption 2, GTA VI would be Rockstar’s largest game by file size [neowin.net][gamingbolt.com]. • Map and artwork: Rockstar will sell the double-sided physical poster for 99 cents or include it with a Rockstar Store purchase [ign.com][pushsquare.com]. Sources: • GTA 6 pre-loads begin on November 10, and it’ll eat 212 GB of your console’s storage - digitaltrends.com • GTA 6 Preloading Starts Nov. 10, Requires Up to 212GB of Space - pcmag.com • GTA 6 digital pre-loads for PS5 and Xbox will begin 9 days early and require a whopping 212GB of free space - techradar.com • GTA 6 Pre-Load: Date and Disk Space Requirements Confirmed for PS5 and Xbox Series X/S - digitalfoundry.net • ‘GTA VI’ Could Gobble Up a Third of Your Console’s Storage (or More) - gizmodo.com • Grand Theft Auto VI will devour over 200GB of storage space - mobilesyrup.com • Rockstar confirms GTA VI pre-load to need over 200 GB space, double that of RDR 2 - neowin.net • I'll Show You How to Play GTA 6 Early With This Easy Time Zone Trick - pcmag.com • GTA VI Digital Pre-Load Time and File Size Set - siliconera.com • GTA 6 Needs 212GB Of Storage: Rockstar Confirms Pre-Load Dates For PS5 & Xbox - abplive.com • GTA 6 Pre-Loading Moved Up to November 10th, 212 GB Space Required - gamingbolt.com • GTA 6 Pre-Load And File Size Details Officially Confirmed - thegamer.com • GTA 6 Pre-Loading Date, Storage Size Requirement Revealed Ahead of Launch - gadgets360.com • Пре-лоад GTA 6 стартує 10 листопада: скільки місця звільняти на PS5 та Xbox - highload.tech • GTA 6 Digital Pre-Loading Officially Starts November 10 - iphoneincanada.ca • Rockstar confirms GTA 6 is 212GB, pre-loading opens earlier than previously announced for digital - gamesradar.com • GTA 6 Preload, Global Release Times and Install Size Confirmed, Rockstar Announces Physical Cover Art Poster and Map of Leonida - ign.com • GTA 6 PS5 File Size Confirmed to Be 212GB, Physical Map Available But Not in Boxed Copies - pushsquare.com • GTA VI’s download will need up to 212GB of hard drive space - theverge.com • Better clear your Xbox SSD now: GTA 6 is a colossal 212GB download - windowscentral.com • Pre-load van GTA VI start op 10 november 2026 voor PS5 en XBOX - gameliner.nl • GTA 6 preload date and times confirmed - gamesradar.com • GTA 6 pre-load starts Nov 10th and is 212 GB - reddit.com • Grand Theft Auto 6 pre-load begins on 10th November, file size and regional timings released - eurogamer.net • GTA 6 Pre-Load Times, Install Size, And Global Release Times Confirmed - kotaku.com • GTA 6 pre-load dates and file size: When can you download the game on PS5 - destructoid.com • Schafft Platz für GTA 6! Preload von Open-World Spektakel beginnt ab dem 10. November - techkrams.de • Forhåndsnedlasting av GTA VI begynner 10. november - gamer.no • GTA 6 เปิด Pre-load 10 พ.ย. เร็วกว่าเดิม 2 วัน ใช้พื้นที่ 212GB - thairath.co.th • Rockstar: GTA VI is 212GB groot, preloaden begint al op 10 november - tweakers.net --- 📰 Story aggregated by Kagi News

Apple will require dating apps and artificial intelligence companion apps offering romantic or sexual interactions to carry an 18-plus App Store rating. Developers must also disclose whether their apps share users’ real-world locations. The new questions appear in App Store Connect on Nov. 16; developers must submit the disclosures for all apps by Jan. 12, 2027 [techcrunch.com][9to5mac.com][cnet.com]. The dating classification covers connections with real people and virtual companions, including apps where romance is one feature among others. Disclosing location sharing does not automatically raise an app’s rating everywhere, but Brazilian rules require A16 for location sharing and A18 for dating. Eligible family-location apps can seek a lower official rating from Brazil’s Ministry of Justice and Public Security [pcmag.com][techcrunch.com][digitaltrends.com]. Apple’s parental controls block children from downloading 18-plus apps when families set age-based restrictions, though the label alone does not prevent every minor from accessing an app. Apple says developers must answer the new questions when submitting updates or changing an age-rating questionnaire. The January deadline applies to all existing apps [theclinic.cl][macobserver.com][computerbase.de]. Highlights: • Rapid adoption: Popular AI companion apps on Apple’s App Store and Google Play had reached 220 million global downloads by summer 2025 [techcrunch.com][antaranews.com]. • Parent exceptions: Children can ask a parent to approve an app that exceeds age-based download limits [theclinic.cl]. • Broader features: The location question can capture functions beyond dating, including messaging apps that let users share their location with contacts [heise.de]. • Platform limits: The policy applies to Apple’s App Store; it does not cover AI chatbots used through web browsers or apps on Android devices [n1info.ba]. Perspectives: Common Sense Media: The nonprofit has warned that AI companion relationships can pose risks to minors, especially emotional attachment and dependency. A 2025 study it cited found nearly three-quarters of teens had used AI companions [cnet.com]. (CNET) Apple: The company says the disclosures will help age ratings reflect app features and comply with regional requirements [maclife.de][digitaltrends.com]. (MacLife) Sources: • Apple Restricts Dating Apps and AI Platforms to 18 and Older - macobserver.com • Apple restricts dating apps and AI companions to users 18 and up - techcrunch.com • Apple Is Putting an Age Limit on Falling in Love With AI - cnet.com • Apple Is Making It Harder for Kids to Find Dating Apps, AI Companions - pcmag.com • Apple to Place Stricter Age Restrictions on Dating Apps and Some AI Chatbots - gizmodo.com • Apple is adding new App Store age ratings for dating and location-sharing apps - digitaltrends.com • Apple Tightens App Store Rules for Dating Apps and AI Companions - androidheadlines.com • Apple Requiring Developers to Disclose Location Sharing and Dating Features in Apps - reddit.com • Apple to require 18+ age ratings for dating apps and AI romantic companions - 9to5mac.com • Apple App Store: Dating- und KI-Apps künftig erst ab 18 Jahren erlaubt - computerbase.de • Apple verschärft Altersfreigaben für Dating-Apps und Standortfreigaben - maclife.de • App Store: Dating-Apps und romantische KI-Begleiter gibt es künftig erst ab 18 - macerkopf.de • Apple perketat aturan soal aplikasi kencan dan pendamping berbasis AI - antaranews.com • Apple restringirá a mayores de 18 años las apps de citas y de parejas virtuales con IA - theclinic.cl • Apple verschärft Altersfreigaben für Dating-Apps und Standortfreigabe - heise.de • Apple uvodi oznaku 18+ za aplikacije za upoznavanje i romantične AI pratioce - n1info.ba • App Store: Dating-Apps müssen künftig ab 18 sein - iphone-ticker.de • AI虛擬戀人全列18禁！蘋果宣布11/16起強制開發者申報「真實位置共享」與「交友戀愛功能 - mashdigi.com • App Store: Neue Altersfreigaben für Standortfreigabe und Dating - stadt-bremerhaven.de • Apps with dating & location sharing features must be disclosed by January 2027 - appleinsider.com • Apple inför åldersgräns för fler appar – då börjar den gälla - nyheter24.se --- 📰 Story aggregated by Kagi News

Anthropic, the company behind the Claude artificial-intelligence assistant, disclosed $895.4 billion in purchase and lease commitments—mostly for computing capacity and infrastructure—in an amended U.S. securities filing on Nov. 2. The filing reported third-quarter revenue of $16.96 billion, up 47% from the prior quarter and more than twelvefold from a year earlier, as the company prepares to list on Nasdaq under the ticker ANT. Its share price range and offering size remain unset [euronews.com][technews.city][malaymail.com]. The company swung to a $567 million operating loss in the quarter from a $974 million operating profit in the second quarter. Anthropic attributed part of the change to $5 billion in short-term computing capacity that cost more than capacity under its multiyear contracts, as well as a $2 billion noncash expense for matching employee donations. Its adjusted operating margin fell to 15% from 19% [euronews.com][techcrunch.com][yahoo.com]. The commitments extend over several years: about $69.8 billion is due within 12 months after Sept. 30, and $447.5 billion by the end of 2030; roughly $213.8 billion is cancellable or conditional. Anthropic held $131.8 billion in cash and short-term investments at the quarter’s end. Reports said the investor roadshow could begin as early as Nov. 10, with a listing in the week of Nov. 16, but the filing does not set a date [euronews.com][technews.city][saastr.com]. Highlights: • Enterprise customers: Anthropic said more than 11,900 customers spent at least $100,000 annually by Sept. 30, compared with more than 950 a year earlier; more than 1,900 spent over $1 million [saastr.com]. • Supplier exposure: The filing lists $161.2 billion in Broadcom equipment leases, at least $121.3 billion for Google, up to $120.5 billion for SpaceX capacity and at least $110 billion for Amazon [yahoo.com][technews.city]. • Usage restrictions: Anthropic estimated that customers violating its usage rules or commercial terms generated 5% to 7% of revenue in the first nine months of 2026, and warned stricter enforcement could reduce future growth [euronews.com]. • AI safety threshold: Anthropic said it may soon approach its defined threshold for AI-driven acceleration of AI research, which it warned could pose a considerable safety risk; it has not classified a current model as crossing that threshold [euronews.com]. • Market expectations: Some institutional investors reportedly lowered their valuation expectations to about $1.5 trillion to $1.6 trillion, from roughly $2 trillion discussed earlier [euronews.com][calcalistech.com]. Perspectives: White House National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett argued that AI financing remains plentiful and said large technology companies such as Microsoft and Amazon could support startups if they encounter funding difficulties [edigest.hk]. (經濟一週 (Econweekly)) "Anthropic is gobbling up a lot of the capacity" — Erik Bernhardsson, CEO of Modal Sources: • Claude's growth surges, but US$895 billion compute burden clouds Anthropic IPO - digitimes.com • Anthropic Is Spending an Insane $100K a Month Per AI Engineer - androidheadlines.com • Anthropic Just Put a $895 Billion Price Tag on the AI Race - technews.city • Anthropic employee wages are now costing the AI giant over $100,000 per person per month - techradar.com • Keeping Claude running apparently requires nearly a trillion dollars - boingboing.net • Anthropic's IPO filing reveals $1.7 billion quarterly personnel bill, averaging $107,000 per employee monthly - reddit.com • Anthropic posts nearly $17bn in third-quarter revenue - techcentral.ie • Anthropic swings back to operating loss as $895 billion compute bill looms over IPO - euronews.com • Anthropic’s employee bill hit $1.7 billion in one quarter, or $107,000 per worker each month - calcalistech.com • Anthropic’s Spending Commitments Are Soaring Towards $1 Trillion - yahoo.com • Everything you need to know ahead of Anthropic's IPO - yahoo.com • Anthropic ya ingresa 17.000 millones al trimestre. Su factura de computación es más de 50 veces mayor - xataka.com • Anthropic, 895 milyar dolarlık bilişim yüküyle halka arza giderken zarara döndü - euronews.com • 【AI燒錢巨獸】Anthropic首三季狂虧逾1000億！Q3收入增速急跌 算力負債高達8954億美元 - edigest.hk • Anthropic提交修正版上市招股書，算力合約飆上8954億美元、力推直租晶片擺脫雲端巨頭箝制 - mashdigi.com • Anthropic 'gobbling up' compute capacity ahead of IPO as commitments reach $807B: report - seekingalpha.com • Anthropic revenue jumps 1,100pc as AI giant prepares for IPO - malaymail.com • Anthropic says revenue surged 1,100% ahead of IPO - manilatimes.net • Anthropic's $100 billion financing gamble - yahoo.com • Anthropic is still grappling with the economics of compute - techcrunch.com • 5 Interesting Learnings from Anthropic at $17 Billion in Quarterly Revenue: $5.4B Added vs. $6.8B the Quarter Before, 900% NRR, and $895 Billion in Compute Commitments - saastr.com --- 📰 Story aggregated by Kagi News

Samsung has begun rolling out an upgraded sleep apnea screening feature for the Galaxy Ring and select Galaxy watches, including the Galaxy Watch 9 and Watch Ultra 2, through its Samsung Health Monitor app. The Galaxy Ring is the first smart ring with regulatory clearance for this type of over-the-counter risk detection, Samsung said. The update follows U.S. Food and Drug Administration clearance in July 2026 and approval from South Korea’s Ministry of Food and Drug Safety. It provides more detail on detected breathing disruptions than the earlier yes-or-no risk assessment [sammobile.com][androidauthority.com][digitaltrends.com]. The feature is intended to flag signs of moderate-to-severe sleep apnea, not to diagnose the condition or replace care from a clinician. It is for users 18 and older who have not been diagnosed with sleep apnea [gsmarena.com][reddit.com]. Samsung plans to add support for Galaxy Watch 7 and 8 models through future software updates but has not announced a timeline [androidpolice.com][androidcentral.com]. Highlights: • How it works: The algorithm assesses blood-oxygen drops and breathing disruptions across two nights of sleep within a 10-day window [androidauthority.com][droid-life.com]. • Device requirements: The feature runs through Samsung Health Monitor and requires a compatible Galaxy phone; users can choose an eligible watch or Galaxy Ring for overnight monitoring [gsmarena.com][sammobile.com]. • Regional rollout: Samsung’s update is available in the United States and South Korea; a launch in Mexico still requires authorization from Cofepris [androidauthority.com][xataka.com.mx]. "We are giving people the tools to help spot possible early signs of sleep apnea and take charge of their wellbeing" — Jongmin Choi, Head of Health R&D Group, Mobile eXperience Business, Samsung Electronics Sources: • Samsung brings upgraded sleep apnea detection to Galaxy Ring and Galaxy Watch - digitaltrends.com • Samsung’s Galaxy Ring can now flag sleep apnea risk, and that’s a big deal - intomobile.com • Samsung's sleep apnea upgrade is rolling out to Galaxy Watch 9 and Galaxy Ring - androidpolice.com • Galaxy Ring, Watch 9, and Watch Ultra 2 start getting upgraded Sleep Apnea feature - sammobile.com • Samsung’s upgraded sleep apnea detection is rolling out to Galaxy Watch and Galaxy Ring - androidauthority.com • Galaxy Ring users in the US are getting upgraded Sleep Apnea Detection - androidheadlines.com • Galaxy Ring Cleared for Monitoring Sleep Apnea Signs - droid-life.com • Samsung upgraded its Sleep Apnea detection—Galaxy Ring, Watch 9 are receiving it now - androidcentral.com • Samsung's upgraded sleep apnea feature is now available on the Galaxy Ring and Watch9 - GSMArena.com news - gsmarena.com • Upgraded Sleep Apnea Feature Now Available on Galaxy Ring Following Regulatory Approvals From US FDA and Korea MFDS - reddit.com • Samsung acaba de activar una función en sus Galaxy que podría ayudarte a detectar un problema mientras duermes - xataka.com.mx --- 📰 Story aggregated by Kagi News