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AI

Most Britons Say Please to AI, a Survey Finds

A fonio.ai survey claims about seven in ten Britons are polite to AI assistants, with some even apologizing when exchanges go wrong.

AI

Can an AI Heating Controller Really Lower Your Bills? One Two-Year Test

A Guardian writer spent two years comparing manual heating schedules with an AI-run smart thermostat to see whether the technology lowers bills.

Gadgets

Ninja's Crispi DualZone Air Fryer Tests Well, But Its Price Is Steep

TechRadar's hands-on review finds the Ninja Crispi DualZone well designed and capable, though it ranks among the priciest air fryers on the market.

Business

Sequoia Ends Its Scouts Program as Venture Talent-Spotting Models Face Scrutiny

TechCrunch reports that Sequoia is shutting down its Scouts program, a move that signals doubts about a model many venture firms adopted.

Gaming

Dawn of War 4 Chose Adeptus Mechanicus Over Death Guard for Its Fourth Faction

Dawn of War 4 creative director Jan Theysen says the team weighed Death Guard before choosing Adeptus Mechanicus as the game's fourth faction campaign.

Gadgets

Apple's new iPad mini: how the 8.5-inch tablet compares across the range

Apple has released an upgraded iPad mini with a slightly larger screen, and TechRadar compares it with the rest of the iPad lineup.

AIReported by 2 outlets

Amazon Is Testing a Way to Shop With Alexa by Text Message

Amazon plans to let US shoppers text Alexa to buy on Amazon, initially by invitation, adding to a wave of AI tools that aim to handle purchases.

BusinessReported by 2 outlets

Tesla plans to end Cybertruck production in 2027 to free room for Cybercab

Tesla will wind down its Cybertruck at Gigafactory Texas in 2027, clearing space for its self-driving Cybercab, according to reports from CNET and TechCrunch.

GadgetsReported by 2 outlets

Apple Says 100,000 Apps Now Support the iPhone Duo's Inner Screen

Apple says 100,000 apps are now built for the iPhone Duo, though its new 4:3 inner screen does not suit every app yet.

BusinessReported by 3 outlets

Tesla to wind down Cybertruck output as its Texas plant shifts to Cybercab

Elon Musk says Tesla will wind down Cybertruck production around mid-2027 at its Texas Gigafactory to make room for the Cybercab robotaxi.

BusinessReported by 2 outlets

Tech Stocks Slide as Midterm Results Raise AI Regulation Questions

Global markets fell after US tech shares slumped, with investors citing possible tougher scrutiny of AI and data centres following the Democrats' midterm win.

Policy

Putin Orders Private Data Centers to Reserve a Tenth of Capacity for State

Russia's president has directed privately run data centers to set aside 10% of their computing capacity for government systems, which authorities can call on with 24 hours' notice.

Gadgets

Early Eufy Black Friday Deals Put Robot Vacuums and Home Security on Sale

Eufy and parent brand Anker are offering early Black Friday discounts of up to $700 on robot vacuums and home security gear, with some exclusive promo codes.

Security

US Marines Join NATO Patrols Guarding Baltic Sea Undersea Cables

About four dozen US Marines are joining NATO's Baltic Sentry mission with Finland's Coastal Brigade to monitor seabed cables and pipelines.

Gadgets

NFL Week 9 Preview: Five Games to Catch, Including a Madrid Matchup

TechRadar highlights five must-watch NFL Week 9 games, including a Bengals-Falcons contest at the Bernabeu and a Bills-Vikings Monday night showdown.

Business

Dodo Bundles Unlimited Mobile Data at AU$19 a Month With NBN Plans

Dodo is offering unlimited mobile data on an Optus-network SIM plan for AU$19 a month to NBN customers, according to TechRadar.

AIReported by 2 outlets

Claude Adds Personal Finance Tool for Spending Analysis

Anthropic has launched a Personal Finance feature that lets users link bank and card accounts and ask questions about their spending.

PolicyReported by 2 outlets

Google, Meta and TikTok Sue California Over Teen Social Media Law

Three major platforms are challenging Assembly Bill 1709, a California law that would limit social media access for users under 16.

BusinessReported by 2 outlets

New York Times Reportedly Negotiating to Acquire Film Social Network Letterboxd

The New York Times is reportedly in exclusive talks to buy Letterboxd, the film-focused social platform, for around $330 million.

AIReported by 2 outlets

Airbnb plans an AI travel agent for 2027

Airbnb says a new AI agent will help travelers plan, compare, and book trips in the first half of 2027.

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