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1. Artificial intelligence · IT industry & companies · IT law & regulation

   Google to cut search access for AI-banning schools

   Google plans to shut off search engine access for schools that ban AI use. Many schools rely heavily on Google services like Gmail and Chromebooks, making this a significant change.

   Full story at Futurism ↗
2. Artificial intelligence · Software & updates

   Study finds Guided Learning boosts student results

   New research shows that Google's Guided Learning feature leads to higher learning gains for students. Google also introduced new related features for Google Classroom.

   Full story at blog.google ↗
3. Artificial intelligence

   AI agents now run SETI's alien-search telescope

   SETI Institute and Breakthrough Listen are using AI agents to control the Allen Telescope Array and analyze radio signals. The system has sped up tasks from weeks to hours and detected a pulsar in the Crab Nebula in real time.

   Full story at The Decoder ↗
4. Chips & hardware · Smartphones & apps

   Galaxy Ring gets FDA clearance for sleep apnea

   Samsung's Galaxy Ring has received FDA clearance to detect signs of sleep apnea, a first for smart rings on the market. The feature analyzes blood oxygen levels and motion during sleep for users over 18.

   Full story at Droid Life ↗
5. Artificial intelligence

   Google unveils new AI learning announcements

   Google presented new announcements at its 2026 AI in the Learning Era event. The event focused on how AI is being integrated into education tools.

   Full story at blog.google ↗
6. Chips & hardware

   Boston Dynamics launches new Stretch robot

   Boston Dynamics has launched the next generation of its Stretch robot. No further details about the product were provided.

   Full story at Boston Dynamics ↗
7. Operating systems · Software & updates · Cybersecurity

   Windows Search has quietly sent queries to Bing for years

   A report reveals that Windows has been sending every Start menu search to Bing for over a decade. A new toggle now lets users disable this behavior.

   Full story at XDA ↗
8. Smartphones & apps · Operating systems

   Xiaomi reveals global HyperOS 4 rollout plan

   Xiaomi has announced its global rollout roadmap for HyperOS 4, covering over 80 devices in three waves starting in early November. The update introduces a glass-inspired redesign, new customization options and Android 17-based improvements.

   Full story at Android Authority ↗
9. Artificial intelligence · IT industry & companies

   Google may be testing search without AI Mode

   A user spotted Google testing Search without AI Mode in Chrome's Incognito mode. The test follows a $500 million drop in Alphabet's value tied to underperforming ad revenue from AI Mode.

   Full story at Android Authority ↗
10. Operating systems · Smartphones & apps

    watchOS 27.3 adds new audio features

    The beta introduces Live Rewind and Siri Recap for Apple Watch, powered by the S11 chip. This lets users replay or get a summary of missed conversation moments.

    Full story at MacRumors ↗

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