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Raspberry Pi 5 16GB Now Costs $385, Triple Its Launch Price Amid Memory Crunch

Raspberry Pi raised its 16GB Pi 5 to $385, more than triple its launch price, citing a shortage of 16GB memory that may last into the late 2020s.

Security

Mobile Networks May Soon Help Track Low-Flying Drones

Ericsson is developing a way for cellular networks to detect and follow low-flying drones, with limited commercial trials planned for 2027.

Gaming

Next-Gen Consoles May Face Price Limits as Costs Climb

Analysts say Sony, Microsoft and Nintendo may need to temper next-generation hardware ambitions to avoid $1,000 launch prices.

AI

Google's Energy Chief Says Space Data Centers Could Cost 100 Times More

Google's head of data center energy says orbital data centers could cost up to 100 times more than ground facilities, and that permitting is the real bottleneck on Earth.

GadgetsReported by 2 outlets

Apple Pencil Support Spreads Beyond the iPad as Apple Bends Its Own Rules

TechRadar reports Apple is accepting Pencil input on an iPhone and has introduced a touchscreen MacBook, while Engadget explains how to pair the Pencil with an iPad.

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.

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