The most important news of the day

Every day we read hundreds of stories. Only the most important ones are here — short, in our own words, with a link to the original source.

1. Artificial intelligence · New AI models

   DeepMind presents AlphaGenome 2

   Google DeepMind presents AlphaGenome 2, which predicts how DNA sequences and their variations affect specific human cell types and disease. The aim is to better understand disease.

   Full story at Google DeepMind ↗
2. IT law & regulation · Artificial intelligence · IT industry & companies

   Meta and TikTok back Google against Indonesia's copyright plan

   Meta and TikTok joined Google in opposing planned changes to Indonesia's copyright law at a parliamentary hearing. The revisions would make platforms pay publishers for news content and set rules for AI.

   Full story at Analytics Insight ↗
3. Operating systems · Smartphones & apps

   Google rolls out November Pixel update

   Google has started rolling out its November 2026 Pixel update, based on Android 17 QPR2. It brings more than 12 features to phones and smartwatches, with a focus on Gemini.

   Full story at Gizchina.com ↗
4. Software & updates · IT industry & companies

   Apple shuts down its support forums

   Apple is shutting down Apple Support Communities, so asking questions and connecting with other users is no longer possible. The forums remain online for now as a searchable archive.

   Full story at AppleInsider ↗
5. Cybersecurity · Programming & dev tools · Open source

   Git releases fixes for six security vulnerabilities

   The Git project has released new versions addressing six vulnerabilities, including code execution when recursively cloning a malicious repository and memory corruption. The fixes are in Git 2.56.1, with backports for older maintenance series.

   Full story at github.blog ↗
6. Smartphones & apps · Software & updates

   Google Photos will edit the original image directly

   Features like Magic Eraser, Unblur and Ultra HDR used to save the edit as a duplicate. Going forward, Google applies the changes directly to the original image.

   Full story at Android Police ↗
7. Artificial intelligence · New AI models

   DeepL's new Aure model keeps tone in live translation

   DeepL Voice's new Aure model carries tone, emotion, emphasis and speaking pace into the target language. Real-time translations are meant to sound more natural.

   Full story at The Decoder ↗
8. Operating systems · Cybersecurity

   Windows 11 now turns on Memory Integrity by force

   Windows 11 is reportedly enabling Memory Integrity automatically. Microsoft has admitted the feature can hurt gaming performance.

   Full story at Windows Latest ↗
9. Artificial intelligence · Enterprise software · IT industry & companies · Cloud & data centers

   IBM and Microsoft launch a joint AI agent platform

   The platform targets industry-specific transformation. IBM Consulting brings more than 6,000 pre-built AI agents and assets, while Microsoft provides AI, cloud and security technologies.

   Full story at ibm.com ↗
10. Cybersecurity

    France blames Iranian unit for refrigeration sabotage

    France attributes the October sabotage of refrigeration systems at around 700 retail sites to Shahid Kaveh, a unit tied to Iran's IRGC. Attackers manipulated controllers, causing food losses and, per French authorities, fires.

    Full story at blog.checkpoint.com ↗

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