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Macmillan Staff Say the Publisher Threw a Party for a Workplace AI Assistant That Was Later Killed
Workers tell WIRED that NOA—or “No Ordinary Assistant”—was unhelpful. Bestselling authors also say AI is ruining their relationships with Big Five publishers.
Opera launches local browser AI, testing enterprise privacy and AI PC strategies
Opera has begun rolling out AI models that run locally in its browser, potentially allowing enterprises to perform certain AI tasks on existing PCs without sending the relevant data to cloud AI providers.
$4,700 audiophile-grade network hub promises a noise-free experience and music with 'emotional impact' — seven isolation stages per port were chosen with 'listening comparisons,' uses a $5 Realtek controller
$4,700 audiophile-grade network hub promises a noise-free experience and music with "emotional impact." Seven isolation stages per port were chosen with "listening comparisons"
Please Let the Internet Die
Online spaces are captured by oligarchs and saturated with slop—and they’re exacerbating humanity’s worst impulses. It’s time to start over.
The Men Spending $50,000 Just to Reserve a Tesla Roadster
The base model—without thrusters or the flight system—will likely cost several times that amount to buy. “I’m going to do everything in my power to get the flying one,” says one customer.
The case for a full-circle Googlebook future
Put on your finest propeller-packin’ thinking caps, my fellow Android-appreciating animals — ’cause I’ve got a brain-bending bit of big-picture thinking about the future of Android and everything around it.
Japan experiments with autonomous AI chainsaw-wielding robots
A scary-looking humanoid robot with a chainsaw arm was shown in action on Japanese TV news trimming tree branches that had begun encroaching on railway lines.
Neocloud thinks AI agents - not meatbags - will be its main customers
Quake AI is developing APIs to let autonomous agents access its services more efficiently
Apple updates iMac, MacBook Pro, and Creator Studio
Apple’s second day of launches this week saw it follow its tempting iPad mini upgrade by pumping up the processor in two of its most popular Macs, even while it injected artificial intelligence into Creator Studio.
Why roaming packages have become an anachronism in the age of app-first travel
PARTNER CONTENT: Connectivity at all times, abroad
Meta's Waddle World is a Tamagotchi-like AI pet app
Meta describes Waddle World as a 'daily journal disguised as a pet.'
AI Emergency Alerts Are Coming. Humans Might Not Be Ready
Human beings struggle with emergency communication. Chatbots can help—if people take them seriously.
SLAM Navigation For an Arduino Powered Car
There are plenty of “robot” projects out there that are really just a small remote control platform of some sort. We often like to think of robots of having some …
Logitech’s new MX Keypad is a capable sidekick – if you put in the work
The LCD keys are great for shortcuts, but setting it all up can be an uphill battle.
Should AI Decide Your Court Case? This Judge Says Yes
One of England’s top judges, Geoffrey Vos, believes that AI could adjudicate plenty of civil cases. The question, he says, is where the line should be drawn.
Jio shares surge 21% in market debut after blockbuster India IPO
Jio has debuted as India's second-most valuable listed company, behind its parent, Reliance Industries.
Tesla’s Cybercab battery design could make robotaxis even cheaper
Tesla built the Cybercab's battery pack with spare room for a future switch to LFP.
Hacking a Marine Radio Dish
Having watched some fun videos on repurposed satellite dishes on YouTube, [Melan] wanted to get in on the action, managed to source an Intellian i4 — a dish built for …
SK Hynix says memory shortages to persist until 2030
Good for its bottom line, not great news for yours, or for the PC and smartphone markets
iOS 27.2 brings two new features to Apple's CarPlay
iOS 27.2 comes with some changes for Apple CarPlay, too.
AI slows growth for Infosys and keeps it afloat at the same time
Predicts slower growth as savings from automation hit price of extended deals
New M6 Macs buck Apple’s second wave of price hikes
In addition to the spec bumps, today’s M6-powered iMac and 14-inch MacBook Pro announcements came with an extra piece of good news: prices remained unchanged from the previous generations, unlike several other recent Apple product launches that brought another round of increases. Here are the details.
Airborne Particle Monitoring, the BIG way
Airborne micro particles can be a significant health hazard in a workshop, and thus it’s important to maintain a high standard of ventilation. But monitoring their concentration is also important, …
My favorite GNOME-based Linux distros – for minimalists who like options
The GNOME desktop has evolved into a desktop environment that can work for all types of users. But which distribution is best for you? Here’s how to choose.
Trump says he’ll roll back Biden-era methane rules for oil and gas companies
The EPA plans to ease regulations aimed at curbing methane leaks, Trump said. The potent greenhouse gas is a major contributor to climate change.
VCs will make billions on Anthropic’s IPO, but Amazon is set to make much (much) more
Massive note conversions reveal the true extent of Amazon's ownership in Anthropic.
Apple releases two new real-life Apple Watch stories, including a life-saving alert
Apple’s YouTube channel shared two new videos today from its “True Apple Watch Story” series, highlighting how the device helped save one woman’s life and transform another person’s fitness journey. Watch them below.
9to5Mac Daily: October 27, 2026 – Apple announces new iMac, MacBook Pro with M6
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 Play , or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players.
'An annoying buzz': The search for stealthier drones
As drone deliveries become more commonplace, their makers are looking for ways to make them quieter.
Don't throw away your old Kindle — repurpose it instead
You can probably still read on it, and, with some finessing, you can turn it into a useful display.
Parents sue OpenAI, alleging GPT-4o coached their daughter off seizure medication
A family is suing OpenAI, saying ChatGPT coached their daughter to quietly taper off her seizure medication and keep it from her doctors before she died in February.
This one missing feature from the Slate truck might be a dealbreaker for truck enthusiasts
The Slate Truck is known for offering hundreds of customization options, but one common truck option isn't available (yet.)
Discord public server messages may be soon searchable on Google, but you can opt out
The platform's Discoverable Servers are about to get a lot more discoverable.
How a Single University Project Started Everything
If we care to cast an eye over the history of ubiquitous personal computing as we know it today, we might immediately point at the original IBM PC. After all, …
How to change and customize your Android Auto display
Tailor your tech to fit your daily drive seamlessly.
The data center boom has an upside: innovation for the US grid
As the AI boom stresses the existing power grid, all sorts of new opportunities for grid modernization are also emerging as a result, industry insiders say.
Here’s why the iPhone Duo’s hinge could be cracking the screen
Within hours of the iPhone Duo launch last Friday, people reported that the inner screen on some brand new foldable phones was already broken. The issue was similar across many photos shared on social media: some kind of issue or crack would appear in the middle of the screen above the hinge, with lines appearing
Gemini Notebook for Android, iOS adds built-in audio recorder
After introducing Connected App integration last week, Gemini Notebook has rolled out an audio recorder on Android and iOS.
Apple refreshes the iMac, entry-level MacBook Pro with the M6 chip
Additionally, the N1 chip brings Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6.
The best ways to tell if someone is using AI glasses
While it can be jarring to discover that your companion is using AI glasses, there are some steps you can take to recognize them ASAP.
Guidewire buys Hyperexponential for $1.7B in cash
The deal, expected to close sometime next year, is to help bring AI agents to work alongside humans to underwrite, analyze, and price decisions.
South Carolina's measles outbreak jumped to Washington state 5 times in 2 weeks
International travel used to be the main risk of measles cases in the US—not anymore.
China's top-secret spaceplane can't hide in low-Earth orbit
The DIA's threat assessment suggests China may soon place directed energy weapons in space.
What are wrong number text scams, and how can you avoid them?
It's not an honest mistake; it's the start of an attack on your wallet.
"No human at the helm": Delaware plan would let AI agents run entire businesses
Owners of AI-run firms would evade liability for "reckless" AI, US Rep. Comer says.
Bank of America kindly asks that you don’t share your banking password with your AI assistant
The banking giant reminds customers that "you're responsible for activity" resulting from your AI agents' access.
Firefox’s AI-powered Smart Window gets form autofill and website monitoring
Mozilla today announced two new features for Smart Window, its opt-in AI-powered browsing experience in Firefox. Here are the details.
Who’s really in charge at Anthropic after the IPO?
Here's a clear explanation of Anthropic's incredibly complex governance structure.
Anthropic IPO warns its AI could blackmail people, become sentient, end humanity
Seven potential AI nightmares pulled from Anthropic's 93-page "Risk Factor" tome.
Discord is making its public communities more searchable, and people have concerns
In December, messages from Discord's public discoverable servers will begin appearing in search engine results.
‘Black October’ exposes how criminals use AI to cause real-world chaos — but you can protect yourself
The world has been plunged into a cyber-security crisis, known as “Black October,” which exposed how vulnerable much of the world’s online infrastructure is.
Apple’s European government affairs chief to speak at Web Summit 2026
Apple’s Director of European Government Affairs, Sébastien Gros, will speak at this year’s Web Summit in Lisbon, Portugal, taking place November 9–12. Here are the details.
iOS 27.2 adds new app icon for Apple Music, more design updates
iOS 27.2 launched this week , and the update includes a new app icon for Apple Music alongside other small design changes in the Music app.
Researchers are getting tired of OpenAI gatekeeping its breakthroughs
On Monday, OpenAI announced impressive breakthroughs in mathematics, computer science, and physics, along with what the company says is an evolving approach to communicating its findings. But despite its apparent course correction, researchers who spoke to The Verge are growing increasingly tired of the company's…
iOS 27.2 now available: Here’s everything new for iPhone
iOS 27.2 is now available to everyone after six weeks of beta testing. The update was released on Monday , bringing multiple new iPhone features. Here’s everything you need to know.
Apple TV releases trailer for upcoming original film starring Chris Pratt
Apple TV today released the trailer for “ Way of the Warrior Kid ,” which premieres globally on the platform on November 25. Here are the details.
The Sideload 049: The death of the browser
Welcome to episode 49 of The Sideload, a 9to5Google podcast. This week, Will is once again joined by Daniel Bader — now in a more permanent co-host position, listen to the episode to find out more — as they discuss the state of browsers outside of Chrome, what we’re even looking for in a browser in 2026, and how…
Code-execution flaw in UEFI firmware affects most servers on planet Earth
Critical flaw in EDK2 allows attackers to execute code early in the boot process.
The popular Samsung Odyssey G5 curved gaming monitor just dropped to 38% off on Amazon
This display offers immersive visuals and solid gaming performance, now for only $250.
Big Red gets cozy with Google to offer TPUs to AI customers
Oracle plans to add those chips alongside new Nvidia hardware and OpenAI services as businesses await AI payoffs
Goodbye AI4, Hello SI4: Tesla Renames Its FSD Computers
Tesla’s owner’s manuals now say SI Computer instead of FSD Computer, hinting AI4 will become SI4 and AI5 could launch as SI5
Fields Medal-winning UC Berkeley professor ends graded homework due to AI cheating
Award-winning mathematician Richard Brocherds says that it's a waste of time and money to grade AI answers, so he now only uses in-person exams to see how well his students are doing in his classes.
2026 Retrocomputing Challenge: Explore Space with a Credit Card Reader
The humble credit card reader — most of us have used hundreds, perhaps even thousands of them over the years. But even for folks like us, it’s not the sort …
Feds probe whether Polymarket violated 2022 deal to block US traders: report
Polymarket is reportedly facing renewed scrutiny from federal regulators over whether it violated a 2022 settlement requiring the prediction market giant to block American traders from its offshore platform.
Anthropic Says It Will Revolutionize Biology—Some Day
In breathless press releases and posts, the company has touted its models’ ability to deliver scientific breakthroughs. But its IPO filing taps the brakes on just how fast its AI will lead to big discoveries.
Google begins certifying Registered App Stores for Android, but not in the US
Easier app installs are coming to third-party stores, pending Google's stamp of approval.
Anthropic now lets Claude users jump out of plane without parachute
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Elon Musk says Ukraine’s military violated Starlink’s terms of service
Elon Musk claims Ukraine violated Starlink's terms of service before the recent slowdown, as reported earlier by Ars Technica. According to Musk, "Ukraine military violated Starlink terms of service and used it for offensive drone strikes to kill people. That loophole was closed last week," however Ukrainian officials…
AI 'hacker' finds 4 severe bugs in popular industrial control software in under 4 hours
One critical, three high-severity EPICS bugs could disrupt research experiments
Why this new Fitbit feature takes us one step closer to non-invasive glucose tracking
Insulin resistance and blood pressure trends are now available on two new Fitbit devices.
Is that campaign merch store official? Here's how to tell
Attaxion researchers found 30 fake Texas campaign merchandise stores traced to just two sellers hawking gear for competing Republicans and Democrats.
How AI-powered tech stacks can fix gaps in IT talent
As workloads rise and budgets tighten, a unified, AI-driven platform can help IT teams manage more endpoints, resolve tickets faster, and get more from existing headcount.
Best Skylight Calendar Alternative on Sale: Save $100 on Everblog HomeCal (2026)
The Everblog HomeCal delivers a similar experience, including a digital photo frame and meal planning at no extra cost.
These Shokz OpenFit 2 earbuds are a top pick for workouts – and they’re now $40 off
The open-ear design makes it easy to hear your surroundings, and you can grab yourself a pair on sale now at Amazon.
Vibe genes? Natural(ish) language comes to protein, genome design software
You can apparently now tell AI tools what sort of protein you want them to make.
Today’s best Android app deals and freebies: Out There, Tokaido, Eight-Minute Empire, more
Today’s best Google Play app and game deals are ready, including Out There: Ω Edition, Tokaido, Eight-Minute Empire, Tales of Mecha: Rising, Front Armies [RTS], Istanbul: Digital Edition, Charterstone: Digital Edition, and more. Just be sure to dive into Nothing’s CMF Watch 3 Pro down at just $59, Galaxy Z Fold…
Motorola Deal: Get a Free Smartwatch and Earbuds When You Buy a Razr
The Razr is our favorite budget foldable phone. While it isn’t on sale yet, Motorola is adding extras to sweeten this October deal.
Trump is making it easier for fossil fuel companies to leak methane
In its latest gift to oil and gas companies, the Trump administration is expected to announce plans today to weaken rules that guard against methane leaks. Methane is a smog-forming pollutant and a powerful greenhouse gas that's up to 80 times as potent as carbon dioxide on a 20-year horizon. It's the primary…
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Get free shipping, exclusive discounts and tons of other perks for one price with this early Black Friday membership deal.