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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.

Policy

Britain's AI plans overlook the computing power everything depends on

According to TechRadar, the UK's new AI partnership with the US highlights security, but the strategy has yet to address where computing power will come from.

Gaming

Call of Duty composer says Modern Warfare 4 multiplayer gets a full original score

Composer Jason Graves says Modern Warfare 4 may be the first multiplayer mode in the series to receive a score written specifically for it.

Policy

UK Leans Heavily on China for Minerals Vital to Defence and AI

According to The Guardian, a UK parliamentary inquiry warns of heavy reliance on China for critical minerals and urges central policy and new funding.

Security

Harvard breach data surfaces online, exposing alumni and donor profiles

Data from a November 2025 Harvard University breach affecting about 850,000 people has appeared in breach databases and dark web archives.

GadgetsReported by 2 outlets

Honor Teams With ARRI to Bring Cinema-Style Color to the Magic 9 Pro Max

Chinese phone maker Honor is partnering with German cinema camera maker ARRI to improve the look and color of videos shot on its Magic 9 Pro Max.

SecurityReported by 2 outlets

Hackers Tamper With French Blood Bank Freezers in Latest Europe Attack

Attackers reportedly raised temperatures at three French blood storage sites, a step that alarms caught before any products were lost.

GamingReported by 2 outlets

Nintendo Switch Cartridge Chip Supplier Exits, Leaving Physical Game Costs Unclear

Nintendo's largest supplier of Switch game chips is leaving that business, according to Ars Technica and Engadget, and the effect on physical game prices is not yet clear.

BusinessReported by 2 outlets

Snapchat Passes 30 Million Paid Subscribers as Users Pay for AI Effects

Snap reports more than 30 million paid subscribers across Snapchat+ and other plans, with AI-powered effects drawing power users to pay.

PolicyReported by 2 outlets

Data Center Opposition Crosses Party Lines in the Midterms

Coverage of Tuesday's midterms says opposition to data centers cut across party lines, with Ohio showing the strongest pushback.

AIReported by 3 outlets

Nothing Teases a Screenless AI Device Due Out in December

Nothing's CEO Carl Pei says the smartphone maker's first AI device launches in December, but few details have been shared so far.

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