Enterprise
* Oracle's stock has plummeted nearly 30% in the last month, wiping out over $250 billion in market value gains as its aggressive AI strategy spooks investors. * The company's debt has surged to $96 billion and is projected to hit $290 billion by 2028, creating significant financial
Telecom
* Norwegian telecom giant Telenor is consolidating its IoT operations under its Telenor Connexion brand to create a unified global powerhouse. * The company has set a bold ambition: to become one of the top five IoT providers in the world, excluding the massive Chinese market. * This strategic overhaul is backed by
Blockchain
* The Cayman Islands has now fully implemented its comprehensive Virtual Asset (Service Providers) Act, introducing a stricter licensing phase as of April 1, 2025. * Virtual asset custodians and trading platforms are no longer just required to register but must now hold a full license from the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority
Games
* Two New Games Arrive: Xbox Game Pass adds Winter Burrow and Relic Hunters Legend to its library today, November 12th. * Day-One Survival Title: Winter Burrow is a brand-new, "cozy woodland survival game," launching directly onto the service for subscribers. * Looter-Shooter Action: Relic Hunters Legend brings fast-paced, co-op looter-shooter
Robotics
* Waymo has launched fully driverless taxi services on freeways in Phoenix, Los Angeles, and the San Francisco Bay Area. * The move to higher speeds comes after years of testing, but experts express "guarded optimism" due to increased risks. * Waymo appears to be the first company in the U.
Enterprise
* Blue Origin’s second New Glenn mission, NG-2, has been unexpectedly postponed despite the rocket being ready for launch. * The delay was requested by NASA due to a spike in dangerous solar activity, which poses a significant threat to the mission's primary payload. * The payload includes NASA’s
Robotics
* Coco Robotics has expanded its service from restaurant meals to groceries and everyday essentials through a new partnership with DoorDash's DashMart. * The autonomous delivery service is now live in Los Angeles, Chicago, and Miami, with the company planning to deploy 10,000 more bots nationwide. * Public reaction in
Software
* Jack Dorsey's nonprofit is funding "diVine," a spiritual successor to the iconic six-second video app, Vine. * The new app launches with a restored archive of over 100,000 classic Vine videos, bringing back beloved content from its heyday. * In a direct challenge to modern social media
Security
* Massive Payout: AT&T has agreed to a $177 million settlement for two major data breaches that occurred in 2024, exposing sensitive customer information. * Potential Compensation: Affected customers are eligible to claim a portion of the settlement, with potential payouts reaching up to $7,500 depending on the extent
Robotics
* Russia's first anthropomorphic robot, named AIdol, dramatically fell over just seconds after its official public debut. * The embarrassing incident occurred at a high-profile technology event in Moscow, intended to showcase the country's advancements in robotics. * Set to the triumphant soundtrack from the film 'Rocky'
Policy
* Nuclear Ambitions Revealed: New photos from a Dalian shipyard show a structure strongly resembling a nuclear reactor containment, offering the clearest evidence yet that China's fourth aircraft carrier, the Type 004, will be nuclear-powered. * A Game-Changing Leap: Nuclear propulsion would grant the carrier virtually unlimited range and endurance,
AI
* Major Upgrade Unveiled: OpenAI has launched GPT-5.1, a significant update designed to make ChatGPT smarter, faster, and more conversational. * Enhanced Customization: The update introduces new personality presets like "Friendly," "Professional," and "Quirky," giving users unprecedented control over the AI's tone. * Underlying