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OpenAI is buying Pierre Computer Company
OpenAI will acquire Pierre Computer Company. The deal expands Codex's tools for building, understanding and reviewing code.
Full story at openai.com ↗ - Software & updates · IT law & regulation · Artificial intelligence
Discord chats may become searchable on Google
From 16 November 2026 Discord will create public web pages with AI-generated summaries for eligible Discoverable Servers. From mid-December individual messages may be searchable, and an account setting controls visibility.
Full story at SoyaCincau ↗ - Operating systems · Artificial intelligence · Smartphones & apps
Siri gains a long-awaited ability in iOS 27.3
Siri AI is picking up a highly anticipated capability in iOS 27.3. The text gives no further details.
Full story at PhoneArena ↗ - Operating systems · Cybersecurity · Smartphones & apps
Apple will scan public iCloud links from iOS 27.3
From iOS 27.3, iPadOS 27.3, macOS 27.3 and visionOS 27.3, Apple will check images and files shared with "Anyone with the link" for harmful content. Apple doesn't define harmful content.
Full story at MacRumors ↗ - Networking · IT industry & companies · Smartphones & apps
Qualcomm and SpaceX agree to build a Starlink 5G network
Qualcomm announced a deal with SpaceX for a 5G Starlink mobile network, aiming to debut in the U.S. in 2027. Qualcomm sees it as a chance to build cellular infrastructure in the U.S.
Full story at Android Central ↗ - Cybersecurity
Cyberattack hits refrigeration at French blood storage sites
The French Blood Establishment (EFS) confirmed three plasma storage sites were affected on November 2. Attackers reportedly manipulated temperature and defrost settings, following attacks on supermarket refrigerators in several European countries.
Full story at Analytics Insight ↗ - Cloud & data centers · Artificial intelligence · IT law & regulation
AI data centers appear to have mattered in US midterms
The report says Democrats won the House and Senate in the midterms. NBC exit polls showed AI data centers were an important issue for many voters.
Full story at Futurism ↗ - Operating systems
macOS 27.3 adds Live Activities to all supported Macs
Live Activities come to all Macs able to run macOS 27.3. They were previously exclusive to iPhone and iPad, and the new MacBook Pro.
Full story at AppleInsider ↗ - IT law & regulation · Artificial intelligence
US bank regulator issues first AI guidance for examiners
The OCC released a framework on November 4 to help examiners evaluate how banks use AI. AI should not be treated as a standalone risk category, and banks need no separate AI risk standards.
Full story at Analytics Insight ↗ - Cybersecurity · Operating systems
macOS 27.3 fully blocks insecure eMudhra certificates
Apple has completely blocked the compromised eMudhra certificates in macOS 27.3. In October, researchers found that certificates from one certificate authority were extremely insecure.
Full story at AppleInsider ↗
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