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Rivian spinoff Also wants to reinvent the wheel — but first, it has to ship
When Rivian quietly spun off its micromobility brand, Also, a lot of observers wondered if the luxury EV maker had bitten off more than it can chew. Chris Yu insists that's not the case. Yu, a Stanford aeronautics PhD and former CTO at Specialized, runs the startup as an independent business that counts Rivian as […]
Redmagic upgrades its liquid-cooled gaming phone with extra RGBs
After introducing true liquid cooling to its gaming phones last year, Redmagic is upping the ante in its 12 Pro by building RGB lights into the transparent cooling loop, too. And they work! Sort of. The lights do turn on, and they can be set to glow in set patterns, activate for specific apps, or […]
Apple AirPods 5 Review: Better Than Before but Not Quite Pro
Apple finally made ANC standard across the AirPods lineup. But should you still spring for the AirPods Pro 3?
The Endlessly Meme-able Steve Kornacki Is Not a Meme Person
NBC’s go-to data guru also isn’t quite sure what a subreddit is.
White Noise Machines Worthy of Your Nightstand in 2026: Snooz, Hatch, and More
Catch more Z’s with soothing background noise from our favorite sound machines.
Apple will start mandating age requirements for dating apps
Apple developers will have to declare whether their app enables dating between real people and/or AI companions, so the company can apply the proper age rating.
A new cold war: hackers target fridges across the globe
NPR investigated cyberattacks on the digital devices that control industrial refrigerators, revealing the extent to which operational technology is exposed to damage and disruption.
Apple's latest watchOS 27 beta enables Siri Recap and Live Rewind audio features
First revealed at the company's event in September, Apple's AI-powered Apple Watch features are finally landing in beta.
Yvonne Bajela is bringing $17M in fresh capital to Europe’s startup scene
Evertrue Capital announces $17M debut fund to back early stage AI and fintech.
Apple Watch’s AI features for rewinding and recapping conversations begin beta testing
Now in beta: Apple's new Audio Intelligence features can help you remember what someone said or take notes on conversations.
eBay Coupons: 20% Off in November 2026
Save up to 60% on a selection of items at eBay, including electronics, home products, card games, car parts and more.
Arkansas Sports Betting 2026: Best Legal AR Sportsbooks & Betting Apps
Find the best Arkansas sports betting apps in November 2026, and all you need to know about Arkansas sports betting.
Google takes Dreambeans to India in bid to bring AI-generated personal stories to the masses
Google's Dreambeans, its latest AI experiment, now supports 13 Indian languages.
Psycholinguistics Reveals That AI-Generated Responses Are Getting Progressively Harder For Humans To Read And Understand
Psycholinguistics reveals AI responses are getting harder for humans to read and understand. Is this bad or good? An AI Insider analysis and scoop.
Inside OpenAI’s ‘election war room’ and AI's impact on the midterms
Josh Lawson, Head of Civic and Strategic Risk at OpenAI, speaks with NBC News’ Tom Llamas about the safeguards planned for Election Night and the role AI is playing in the midterms.
Apple may try to increase revenue by doing…something with third-party AI apps
Apple hinted at ways that it could spur revenue through third-party "opportunities" during its Monday night earnings call.
This Chinese Android phone brand has launched a Harry Potter collab
Everything about this latest collectible Android phone is designed to evoke the popular franchise, from its magical packaging to its themed accessories.
New cyberattacks hit supermarket fridges across Europe
Grocery store chains across Europe are scrambling to re-stock shelves after a cyberattack left massive amounts of food spoiled. CBS news international reporter Inaya Folarin Iman has more.
Ukraine’s new pocket-sized gadget turns Russian drones’ cameras against them
A Kyiv startup’s pocket-sized, 10-ounce receiver lets Ukrainian troops watch the video feeds of Russian drones, though Russian moves toward digital video and AI-guided drones that emit no signals could make the victory short-lived.
Apple’s iPhone business is booming. Here’s why the stock is falling anyway.
Although iPhone demand remains strong, Apple faces a worsening memory crunch and a slowing services business.
Y Combinator’s Garry Tan uses AI agents so much, he spends up to $200K a year on tokens
Y Combinator Garry Tan has, in the past, jokingly admitted that he's suffered from "cyber psychosis” and barely sleeps sometimes because he’s so excited to be working with his AI agents. On a new episode of Walter Isaacson’s podcast, The Builders, set to publish on Tuesday, Tan put a price tag on his passion.
Is it actually safe to charge your iPhone at airport USB ports?
Using a random USB charger can be unsafe, even though the risk is minimal. Thankfully, you have ways to protect your devices.
Hinge tests a cheaper plan as users become more fed up paying for dating apps
At a time when people are increasingly tired of dating apps, Hinge is testing a cheaper subscription plan.
Will AI grant reviews make science more conservative?
Nature, Published online: 03 November 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03340-4 Researchers are questioning whether outsourcing decisions about research funding to artificial intelligence will reduce scientific novelty.