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Google is preparing to launch a smart Fitbit‑branded wearable dubbed the Fitbit Edge, after a slip in August and an FCC filing this month revealed its existence. Retail assets show a display that extends closer to the device’s edges than Fitbit models, resembling a Pixel Watch face with complications for heart‑rate, step count and workout start. The strap uses a release mechanism and houses a sensor stack similar to the Fitbit Air, including metal strips for ECG [...]

Elon Musk announced on X that his artificial‑intelligence unit will be renamed from SpaceXAI to SpaceXSI, aligning the brand with “Super Intelligence” terminology recently mandated by a Trump executive order. The posts, made Sunday, followed Musk’s earlier comment that “SpaceX is a super intelligence company” and an exchange with a user confirming the change. SpaceXSI would be the third name for the business since SpaceX’s February acquisition of xAI, which was valued at $1.25 trillion and later rebranded [...]

Anthropic, the AI startup backed by Google and others, disclosed plans to spend at least $518 billion on computing infrastructure over the next decade. Roughly 80 % of that amount is tied to non‑cancellable or usage‑independent contracts with six cloud partners, including $111.1 billion with Google, $110 billion with Amazon and $31.4 billion with Microsoft. The firm also carries $161.2 billion of Broadcom equipment‑lease obligations and may commit up to $84.5 billion for Nvidia‑based capacity through its deal with Elon Musk’s xAI. Additional agreements [...]

A new wave of startups is helping U.S. brands adapt to the rise of AI shoppers, who increasingly rely on chatbots and language models for purchasing decisions. Companies like Limy and New Generation are developing tools that translate product catalogs into structured, AI‑friendly data, allowing algorithms to read and recommend items efficiently. Retailers such as Amazon have begun blocking certain AI agents, yet traffic from AI sources surged 393% in 2026, prompting brands to prioritize AI visibility. [...]

Asahi Linux developer Sven Peter has submitted pull requests adding preliminary support for the M4 "device tree" and the MacBook Neo. The changes enable the kernel to be installed on these devices, but the OS remains largely unusable without further work, especially GPU drivers. The update marks the first step toward making Linux functional on Apple’s M4 hardware, though significant development is still required for full usability.

Tesla reported 486,532 vehicles delivered in Q3 2026, exceeding the 24‑analyst consensus of 461,974 by 5.3 percent. Production totaled 464,391, leaving a 22,141‑unit inventory surplus that pushed deliveries above output. Model 3 and Model Y deliveries were 478,237, slightly down 0.6 percent from the same period a year earlier, while other models fell 47.9 percent to 8,295 deliveries. Year‑to‑date deliveries reached 1,324,681, an 8.8 percent increase over the same period in 2025. The Nasdaq closed at $370.59, up 4.65

Apple is set to launch a redesigned MacBook Pro featuring a touchscreen, Tandem OLED display, and Dynamic Island support. The new models, expected by the end of November, will run on M5 Pro and M5 Max chips, skipping the M6 line to accelerate the upcoming M7. A key highlight is a significant weight reduction achieved through interior reengineering, aiming to make the 16‑inch Pro lighter than its current 4.8‑pound counterpart. macOS Golden Gate will introduce touch and [...]

Google celebrated the 10th anniversary of its first Pixel smartphone, a milestone that underscores the brand’s persistence amid early setbacks. The company has expanded the Pixel line to include mid‑range models, custom Tensor chips, and a growing accessories ecosystem, proving the project’s longevity. Recent polls favor the Pixel 10 Pro XL as the best device, while Google’s new Gemini 4 Argon AI model replaces Assistant on Android, marking a strategic shift toward AI integration. The anniversary highlights [...]