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Download all 20 Apple HomeView wallpapers in light and dark mode here
Apple tonight rolled out the HomeView 27.2 system update, ahead of the device’s official launch on November 13. The update includes the device’s defau…
Sam Altman says OpenAI won't slow its math and science paper barrage
OpenAI’s scientific breakthroughs are ‘really cool and terrible at the same time,’ scientists say. OpenAI will keep pushing AI’s scientific discoverie…
'Online exams are now a waste of time': Top UC Berkeley professor calls time on homework grades as students are increasingly cheating using AI
Educators are struggling to discern between human and AI-created homework, with one professor declaring exams a “waste of time.” Berkeley professor Ri…
Once again, NASA is asking for ideas to rescue Hubble from certain death
The space agency solicited ideas for reboosting Hubble four years ago, but they didn't go anywhere. The Hubble Space Telescope still shines in the eye…
NYT Strands hints and answers for Saturday, October 31 (game #972)
Looking for NYT Strands answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, including the spangram. Looking for a different day?A ne…
Quordle hints and answers for Saturday, October 31 (game #1741)
Looking for Quordle clues? We can help. Plus get the answers to Quordle today and past solutions. Looking for a different day?A new Quordle puzzle app…
NYT Connections hints and answers for Saturday, October 31 (game #1238)
Looking for NYT Connections answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, plus my commentary on the puzzles. Looking for a dif…
WhatsApp announces four new features to make group chats easier to manage
In a blog post this week, WhatsApp confirmed that it is rolling out four new features designed to make it easier to manage group chats and keep track …
The AI hardware crunch has reached the humble circuit board
While planning their 2027 lineups, executives at HP and Dell have started worrying about whether they'll get enough boards, Nikkei Asia reports. Even …
9to5Mac Daily: October 30, 2026 – New HomePod features, more
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google …
Apple confirms its AI features reach China in December, with Qwen
Apple says its first Apple Intelligence features will launch in China with iOS 27.3 in December, with a developer beta from 4 November. Alibaba’s Qwen…
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Salesforce’s M&A spree continues with a reported $375M deal for defense tech startup Rune
The AI logistics startup will bolster the CRM giant's Missionforce defense platform.
HomeView Software 27.2: Wallpapers, Control Center, and More
Apple today released HomeView Software 27.2, which is the software that runs on the upcoming HomeView device set to launch on November 13. The HomeVie…
GM’s $220M Payout Shows How Cars Can Secretly Sell Your Driving Data
The automaker must now obtain express consent before collecting or sharing driver data.
Databricks and SAP expand their deal to put AI on SAP data
Databricks and SAP are expanding their partnership, with Genie, Lakeflow, Unity Gateway and Lakebase coming to SAP Databricks. SAP’s new Application D…
The dream home theater TV? 111-inch OLED TVs might be coming as LG Display explores larger sizes
LG Display and its partner are reportedly investing 1 billion extra yuan to upgrade large OLED panel production LG Display is investing heavily in OLE…
Today’s NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for Oct. 31 #768
Need a Connections: Sports Edition hint today? Get a hint for each color group in NYT Connections: Sports Edition No. 768 on Saturday, Oct. 31, then a…
A human subject has been injected with an AI-designed virus aiming to kill antibiotic-resistant bacteria, so let's see how that turns out
An AI lab designed a virus, put it in a sick person, and then declined to say what happened. San Francisco lab Radical Numerics says its Omnii-1 model…
Premier League Soccer: Stream Chelsea vs. Man United Live From Anywhere
Beleagured Red Devils boss Michael Carrick goes in search of a much-needed win in west London.
Ollie, a privacy-focused AI assistant, is shutting down
As an increasing number of AI assistants flood the market, the founder of Ollie, an assistant that respected its users' privacy, says it will be shutt…
Senators send stern letter to Meta over privacy risks from AI camera glasses
US Senators Ron Wyden and Edward Markey have sent Mark Zuckerberg a rather scathing letter over Meta’s camera glasses. They’ve accused the company of …
S&P turns negative on Meta as AI spending eats into its cash
S&P lowered the outlook on Meta’s AA- credit rating to negative from stable, citing heavy AI spending. It expects Meta’s leverage to rise above 1.0x a…
Apple confirms iOS 27.3 beta is coming next week with Apple Intelligence in China
Apple today took the unusual step of confirming when its next iOS developer beta is expected to arrive, as part of an announcement detailing the upcom…
Flesh-eating screwworms spread to third state and are attacking pets
USDA has identified 74 animal cases in US since parasitic flies invaded in June. For a genuine fright this Halloween, you can turn your gaze to the so…
Apple Intelligence is finally coming to China with iOS 27.3
Apple will launch Apple Intelligence in China with iOS 27.3, the company announced on its Chinese newsroom website, as reported by MacRumors. The Appl…
Amazon can now borrow up to $80B against the AI hardware it buys
Amazon has set up a supplier financing facility to borrow up to $80B against the hardware it buys, usable from 2027 to late 2028. It had a $42.4B free…