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U.S. investigated Chinese spy plot aimed at Nvidia CEO
A top executive of a Singapore AI cloud company that was accused of illegally selling Nvidia chips to China could also have been a Chinese spy, sources have told the New York Times.
OnePlus just unveiled a monster 16R preview, and we’re suitably jealous
TL;DR OnePlus has launched the Ace 7 and Ace 7 Pro in China, packing 9,000mAh batteries, 185Hz gaming displays, and 200MP main cameras. The phones could offer an early glimpse of the OnePlus 16R, although the Ace 6-to-15R transition suggests some hardware changes are possible. With OnePlus ending official US launches, Americans hoping to upgrade to the 16R may need to import one. OnePlus may have packed its bags and…
Deal slashes the Nothing Headphone (a) by $70
The Nothing Headphone (a) stands out right away with Nothing’s transparent-inspired look, but there’s more going on here than style. This newer over-ear ANC model is built as a value-focused option in the brand’s lineup, and there’s a solid deal on Amazon right now. See the deal at Amazon
Firefox and Chrome patch 200+ security flaws combined – update both ASAP
The latest version of Firefox fixes 167 security vulnerabilities, most of which are of high severity, while the newest version of Chrome patches 52 flaws, four of which are critical.
Google admits AI search makes less money, but it's fixing that with more ads
Google parent Alphabet reported its Q3 financial results on Wednesday afternoon, showing a healthy rise in revenue for the months of July to September. But the company's stock price has taken a beating, marking one of the largest post-earnings drops in its history. It comes down to several troubling aspects of the new report, including an admission by the company that AI search isn't earning as much as organic…
Ex-Palantir execs launch Dream with $17M from a16z to build AI world models for construction
rained on 100 million square feet of building permits, dream wants to disrupt Autodesk with AI.
SuperMe raises $20M for its network of AI expert profiles
SuperMe just raised $20 million to let you pester AI clones of Silicon Valley’s savviest people about your career.
Rokid takes on Meta Ray-Ban Displays with its own rival
Credit: Notebookcheck TL;DR The Rokid Color and Rokid Glasses 2 have been announced. The Color features 0.16cc microLED full-color displays, and the Glasses 2 have a single microLED waveguide display. The company plans to globally debut both pairs of smart glasses at CES 2027. Since Meta began leading the smart glasses market, many brands have been working to snatch its crown. Among them, Rokid may be one of the…
This open-source project lets you sync Withings data to other apps without a subscription
When it was revealed earlier this month that Withings would require new users to subscribe to a Withings Plus subscription to sync heath data from the company's devices to third-party apps, Tom Anthony, who was already fed up with the Withings mobile app which they describe as a "bloated mess," became motivated to "free" their scales. Anthony's solution was to create an open source project called YourOwnWeigh that…
This 4-port UGREEN 160W GaN charger is back to its lowest price
One charger can make a big difference when your desk or travel bag is full of cables and power bricks. The UGREEN Nexode Pro 160W GaN Charger is built for that kind of setup, and it’s now down to $94.99 on Amazon, which is a 37% discount off the $149.99 RRP. See the deal at Amazon
ThermoWorks debuts shorter version of its RFX Meat wireless probe for small cuts
The RFX Meat Mini offers nearly identical performance to the full-sized grilling probe.
Joshua Kushner’s Thrive Holdings is acquiring ADT for $7.6 billion
The Joshua Kushner-led Thrive Holdings is acquiring ADT in an all-cash deal valued at $7.6 billion. The deal is expected to close in the first quarter of 2027 and will take ADT private, as reported earlier by Bloomberg . Joshua Kushner is the brother of President Donald Trump's son-in-law, Jared Kushner. Thrive Holdings was founded last year, serving as an offshoot of Joshua Kushner's venture capital firm Thrive…
Soundcore Boom 2 Plus falls to one of its best prices
The Soundcore Boom 2 Plus is down to $169.99 on Amazon right now, which cuts $80 off its $249.99 retail price. That’s a 32% discount relative to the RRP, and it’s a strong price for a big outdoor speaker that doesn’t often dip much lower. See the deal at Amazon
Into the Omniverse: How Developers Turn Ideas Into Simulations With Frontier AI Agents
Turning a simulation idea into a working application means assembling assets, connecting physics and rendering, and checking that the scene behaves as intended. Developers are combining frontier AI models with NVIDIA Omniverse libraries to help carry out that work — building applications for exploring scenarios, investigating failures and improving designs. Developers direct AI agents through natural-language…
Microsoft’s AI future has fewer jobs
To anyone listening closely to what Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has been saying over the past couple of years, this week felt like the clearest sign yet that AI is about to fundamentally change the size of Microsoft's workforce. Microsoft is now offering voluntary buyouts to around 60,000 employees across the US, UK, Canada, and India. It's the first time the company has presented such an offer to so many employees…
Skullcandy Crusher Evo deal cuts $88 off these bass-heavy headphones
The Skullcandy Crusher Evo deal on Amazon is a big one right now. These wireless over-ear headphones are down to $131.99 from their $219.99 recommended retail price, which is a 40% discount and saves you $88. See the deal at Amazon
Alexa can now manage your Amazon billing complaints, subscription changes, and more
TL;DR Amazon’s Alexa for Shopping can now handle over 100 shopping-related tasks through simple conversations. You can manage subscriptions, create shopping lists, track refunds, update delivery instructions, and check Prime benefits. All US Amazon customers can access the new features in the Shopping app and on the desktop website. Shopping on Amazon is easy when you know what you want. But what about everything…
Is your Pixel 9 Pro Fold acting up? Google support may offer a big upgrade to replace it
TL;DR A couple of Pixel 9 Pro Fold owners have received a Pixel 11 Pro Fold as a replacement after hardware issues. This appears to be part of a wider Pixel 9 Pro Fold bug, with issues ranging from a non-functional display to dead front cameras. It’s hard to gauge how severe this problem is right now, but it may be wise to contact Google support if your Pixel 9 Pro Fold is facing similar trouble. Regardless of which…
Elon Musk's SpaceX buying out 418 homes near flagship AI data center, but only if they drop participation in lawsuit — report claims the company is targeting an entire neighborhood, but will only buy from people who don't pursue noise pollution complaints
SpaceXSI, Elon Musk’s data center business powering Grok, is reportedly buying 418 properties in Colonial Hills, Southaven, which sits about half a mile from the powerplant that the company will use to power its data centers in the area. According to The Guardian , real estate agents have been going door to door, offering owners deals on behalf of the company provided that they do not join a class-action lawsuit…
Stop sharing your passwords with AI agents, Bank of America warns customers
The bank’s message follows a trend among financial institutions that are restricting third-party AI agent access.
Deals: M6 and PROLED MacBook Touch pre-order offers, OLED iPad mini, M6 Mac mini, more
Alongside the ongoing $50 price drop on AirPods Pro 3 and the ongoing Apple TV 4K pre-order discount , pre-orders are now live on the new OLED iPad mini , M6 MacBook Pro , M6 iMac , and the MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR Display – we have uncovered some FREE $50 and $100 gift card offers for you below on them. Apple’s official World Travel Kit as well as the upgraded 70W and 140W Power Adapters are live alongside the…
Pixel 10 Pro XL owners can grab Google’s PixelSnap case for 58% off
Google’s PixelSnap Phone Case for the Pixel 10 Pro XL is the official case for the phone and is built around Google’s own magnetic accessory system. There’s also a strong deal on it right now, which makes this a good time to pick one up on Amazon. See the deal at Amazon
Paris-based Mistral releases "Le Chonk," a strong coding model that still trails China overall
Mistral has released the weights for Large 4, aka "Le Chonk," a trillion-parameter model trained entirely in Europe. Mistral says it beats its open rivals at coding, and independent testing shows it's fast and fairly cheap. It still can't match China's top models, scoring 26 points to the 32 posted by DeepSeek V4.1 Flash and GLM-5.3. The article Paris-based Mistral releases "Le Chonk," a strong coding model that…
AI demand triggers massive PCB shortage for PC makers as order books full until 2030 — lead times stretch to 30 months as material costs surge 12x
The AI industry continues to gobble up manufacturing resources that were once dedicated to serving PC, smart device, and gadget makers. We’ve seen huge demand/supply driven price rises in RAM , GPUs, SSDs, and more through 2026. Now that most basic and unglamorous electronics necessity, the PCB, looks set to join them. A news report published by Nikkei Asia quotes several leading PC and PCB industry managers, making…