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. Operating systems · Chips & hardware · Software & updates

   Microsoft releases Auto SR for ROG Xbox Ally handhelds

   Microsoft has launched Automatic Super Resolution for Asus ROG Xbox Ally X and X20, removing preview restrictions. Support also extends to select AMD Ryzen-powered Copilot+ PCs.

   Full story at Analytics Insight ↗
2. Artificial intelligence · New AI models · Programming & dev tools

   Google introduces the Gemini Decisions API

   The Gemini Decisions API is powered by the model Gemini Decision. It is meant to deliver fast, calibrated multimodal decisions.

   Full story at blog.google ↗
3. Operating systems · Smartphones & apps

   Wear OS 7 reaches Galaxy Watch 8 users worldwide

   A tipster says the Wear OS 7 update (One UI 9 Watch) is rolling out for the Galaxy Watch 8 and Watch 8 Classic. It was first limited to South Korea and is now reportedly reaching users worldwide.

   Full story at Android Central ↗
4. Networking · Smartphones & apps

   Google Fi to bring back network switching

   Google Fi originally switched to the most capable network, with partners T-Mobile, Sprint and U.S. Cellular. According to the headline, network switching returns in 2026 with a new carrier partner.

   Full story at Android Police ↗
5. Artificial intelligence · Chips & hardware

   Nothing teases a screenless AI device

   Nothing is preparing to launch a device with no screen. It could be a dedicated AI agent.

   Full story at PhoneArena ↗
6. Cybersecurity · Smartphones & apps · IT law & regulation

   Thai officials meet Apple over spyware alerts

   Apple representatives met Thailand's Ministry of Digital Economy and Society after spyware alerts went to politicians on October 29, 2026. Similar warnings were sent in Germany at about the same time.

   Full story at AppleInsider ↗
7. Data & databases · IT industry & companies

   Databricks plans Dutch investment

   Databricks will invest more than $500M in the Netherlands. No further details are given.

   Full story at datanami.com ↗
8. Software & updates

   Google Labs introduces Tabletop for group planning

   Tabletop is a new Google Labs experiment for group collaboration. It lets teams build interactive itineraries, polls and brackets, and there is a waitlist.

   Full story at blog.google ↗
9. Artificial intelligence · New AI models

   DeepMind unveils Gemini Robotics 2.5 model

   Google DeepMind presents Gemini Robotics 2.5, its most capable vision-language-action model. It is meant to improve robot dexterity, reliability and safety.

   Full story at Google DeepMind ↗
10. Cloud & data centers · Artificial intelligence · IT industry & companies

    Ohio State and Microsoft agree five-year partnership

    The Ohio State University and Microsoft announced a five-year strategic partnership. It covers clinical care, education and research, cloud and data foundations, responsible AI use and AI skills.

    Full story at news.microsoft.com ↗

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