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1. Australian households to get free electricity three hours a day
The federal government will require energy retailers to offer three hours of free electricity every day during the daytime under the new #SolarSharer scheme. This policy leverages periods when solar output pushes wholesale prices into cheap or negative territory to encourage consumers to use power when it is abundant. From July next year the scheme will be introduced in default market offer regions like NSW, south-east Queensland and South Australia, with consultation to extend to other jurisdictions by 2027. Households with smart meters will be able to run washers and dryers, air conditioning or other appliances for free within the three-hour window, and the policy is pitched as benefiting renters and those without rooftop solar, #threehourfreepower. Retailers have voiced concerns about the lack of consultation and potential risks to margins and hedging, while @Chris Bowen says the measure is not a silver bullet and aims to spread the benefits of renewable energy to all consumers.
2. OpenAI and Amazon Team Up to Accelerate AI Innovation in the Cloud
3. Microsoft launches AI supercomputer Blackwell with Nvidia for UAE
4. Adeia sues AMD over hybrid bonding tech behind 3D V-Cache
5. Google confirms AI search will have ads, but they may look different
Google has confirmed that its new AI-powered search experience will include ads, although their presentation might differ from traditional search ads. This development comes as part of Google’s effort to monetize its AI search features while maintaining user experience. Ads in AI search responses may be less intrusive and integrated more naturally to avoid disrupting the conversational flow. This approach reflects Google’s strategy to balance commercial interests with innovative AI interfaces. The presence of ads in AI search underscores a shift in how advertising is embedded in emerging technology platforms.
6. Coca-Cola’s new AI holiday ad is a sloppy eyesore
Coca-Cola’s new AI holiday ad is a visually jarring attempt that undermines the festive nostalgia the brand has built around its caravan campaigns. It oscillates between attempted realism and a bug-eyed toon look, with polar bears, a panda, and a sloth moving unnaturally as if poorly animated rather than properly rigged CG. Compared with more convincing deepfakes from tools like @OpenAI’s Sora 2 or @Google’s Veo 3, the spot feels dated, though the wheels on the iconic Coke trucks do actually turn this year. The production involved around 100 people, including five AI specialists from Silverside who helped prompt and refine more than 70,000 AI video clips, with Coca-Cola declining to disclose costs. Coca-Cola argues the campaign was cheaper and faster to produce—about a month instead of a year—reflecting a broader push toward #AI in #advertising despite concerns about employment and past missteps such as a fake book by @J.G. Ballard; the piece emphasizes the ongoing tension between speed and quality in AI-driven campaigns, and whether brands can preserve nostalgia while leaning into AI.
7. States Collect Millions by Selling Drivers’ Data to Private Investigators, Data Brokers
9. Hackers use RMM tools to breach freighters and steal cargo shipments
Hackers are increasingly exploiting remote monitoring and management (#RMM) tools to infiltrate global freighters and steal cargo shipments, raising serious maritime security concerns. Cybercriminals leverage the extensive access RMM tools provide to control shipboard systems remotely, bypassing traditional security defenses. These attacks enable hackers to redirect or hijack cargo, resulting in significant financial losses and operational disruptions. Industry experts warn that the misuse of RMM tools underscores vulnerabilities in maritime cyber defenses and the urgent need for improved cybersecurity measures on commercial vessels. Strengthening shipboard cybersecurity protocols and monitoring the use of RMM tools are critical steps to safeguard global shipping operations.
10. Europe’s energy grid faces growing cyber threat
Europe’s energy grid faces growing cyber threats and cascading failures that can cross borders within minutes. A massive outage across Spain, Portugal, and parts of SW France in late April left tens of millions without power for hours, illustrating how quickly distress can spread and how long restoration can take. The episode was not definitively a cyberattack, but it followed a pattern of aging IT infrastructure in plants—multiple vendors, many subsystems, and IP addresses—that can complicate defense and response when disruptions occur. The Ukraine 2015 attack showed online disruption to electricity networks and there is a rising risk of attackers aiming to take down substations or halt fuel supplies, as highlighted by industry observers. Experts say incident handling across Europe is fragmented and coordination is essential in such a tightly connected grid, with @Nick Haan of @Claroty urging a unified approach; Ukraine’s open source security platform demonstration signals a possible path to isolate incidents and stop lateral movement, leveraging a shared language for #OT security and grid operations.
11. Italy opens inquiry into alleged price fixing by Chinese drone maker DJI
Italy has initiated an investigation into claims that Chinese drone manufacturer DJI engaged in price fixing. The inquiry aims to assess whether DJI’s pricing strategies violate competitive market rules. This action reflects growing scrutiny over foreign technology firms’ market practices in Europe, especially in sectors like #drones and #aerospace. The probe could have significant implications for DJI’s business operations and the wider drone industry, indicating increased regulatory vigilance. This development underscores Italy’s commitment to ensuring fair competition and addressing potential anti-competitive behavior in emerging tech markets.
12. Apple’s new Siri will secretly use Google Gemini models behind the scenes – 9to5Mac
Apple is quietly integrating @Google’s Gemini models into the next Siri, running on @Apple’s Private Cloud Compute to power the update set for iOS 26.4. The system architecture comprises a #QueryPlanner, a #KnowledgeSearchSystem, and a #Summarizer, with @Google Gemini models handling the planner and summarizer tasks while privacy is preserved by running on Apple’s servers. Personal data on-device is reportedly processed with @FoundationModels, and the knowledge component may also leverage Gemini to enable Siri to answer general knowledge questions without relying on third-party web results. Apple reportedly will market the AI features as Apple technology on Apple hardware, with the partnership kept low-profile, and the arrangement is described as a practical gap-filler for its LLM capabilities, similar to how @Samsung uses @Google Gemini for Galaxy AI. A spring launch alongside iOS 26.4, plus a new smart home display device, is anticipated to showcase the enhanced Siri capabilities.
13. Perplexity’s new AI tool aims to simplify patent research
Perplexity’s new AI-powered patent research tool lets users search patents with natural language instead of keyword strings, aiming to simplify a notoriously difficult task. For example, queries like ‘Are there any patents on AI language learning?’ or ‘Key quantum computing patents since 2024’ yield relevant results with AI-generated summaries of each patent. It also surfaces related terms beyond exact keywords, such as ‘fitness trackers,’ and can search academic papers, public software repositories, and other sources for prior art #priorart #AI. The tool is free during beta, with Pro and Max subscribers getting extra usage quotas and configuration options, and it ties into Perplexity’s broader tools, including the #Comet browser. As reported by @Emma_Roth of @TheVerge, the feature aims to streamline patent discovery for researchers.
14. Around 700 Cars So Far: IDF Began to Seize Chinese Electric Cars – Militarnyi
The Israeli army has begun seizing Chinese-made service vehicles used by officers, in a process that will last until the end of the first quarter of 2026 #IDF. A security-services risk assessment found that some Chinese vehicles’ electronic systems could leak classified information. Initially, the cars will be taken from officers with access to classified data, then expanded to all officers, with about 700 vehicles to be seized, mostly CHERY seven-seaters #CHERY. Security officials caution that some cars have cameras, microphones, sensors, and modules that can transmit data to external servers without the driver’s or importer’s knowledge, and a former senior IDF official called a modern car a ‘computer on wheels’ with a closed operating system and wireless connectivity. The IDF has not publicly commented on the issue, underscoring tensions between security needs and mobility in the #Israel #IDF defense context.
15. Apple releases iOS 26.1, macOS 26.1, other updates with liquid glass controls and more
16. iOS 27 will have ‘major updates’ to Apple Intelligence, per report – 9to5Mac
iOS 27 is expected to bring major updates to Apple Intelligence as part of a broader AI strategy, according to Bloomberg’s @MarkGurman. Gurman says the updates will span #iOS27, #macOS27, #watchOS27 and other platforms unveiled at WWDC, building on the 20+ #AppleIntelligence features already shipped in #iOS26. The report notes that iOS 26.4 is targeted to deliver a supercharged Siri with large AI upgrades, aligning with the plan for even more #Siri improvements and an expanded #AI strategy. If Apple hits its goals, users could see major AI upgrades not only in #iOS26.4 in the spring, but also #iOS27 in the fall (and summertime for beta users). The piece frames these moves as part of Apple’s ongoing, privacy-friendly on-device AI stance, though concrete details remain undisclosed #privacy.
17. New Artificial Neurons Physically Replicate the Brain
Researchers have developed artificial neurons that closely mimic the physical and functional properties of biological neurons, marking a significant advancement in #neuromorphic engineering. These artificial neurons replicate key features such as ion-based signaling and dynamic membrane behavior, enabling more brain-like information processing in hardware. The integration of these neurons in neuromorphic systems could enhance the efficiency and capability of artificial intelligence by more accurately emulating neural mechanisms. This breakthrough offers promising potential for developing advanced brain-like computing devices that operate with lower power and higher flexibility. The research bridges the gap between biological neural function and artificial computation, potentially transforming AI technology by providing more faithful models of brain activity.
18. Trump on Binance’s cryptocurrency tycoon he pardoned: ‘Don’t know who he is’
19. A commercial space station startup now has a foothold in space
Vast has launched Haven Demo, a pathfinder mission that validates the core systems of its privately owned space station program and outlines a staged path toward Haven-1 and Haven-2. Haven Demo rode a SpaceX #Falcon 9 into orbit as part of SpaceX’s Bandwagon 4, one of 18 satellites, and after deployment the craft extended its solar array, stabilized, and captured 4K video that Vast shared online, with praise from the company’s @Max Haot and @Jed McCaleb. Haven-1, the first habitat module, is being built with a 33-foot-long primary structure and a 14-foot-wide profile, has undergone pressure and load testing in Mojave, and will travel to NASA’s Armstrong facility for acoustic, vibration, and electromagnetic interference testing before final integration and launch preparations in Cape Canaveral no earlier than May 2026. In orbit, Haven-1 would host crew visits aboard SpaceX’s Dragon spacecraft, each staying about two weeks before returning to Earth, while Vast continues ground testing and mission-control readiness for habitat integration. By pursuing iterative in-space demonstrations rather than a single big launch, Vast positions itself to compete for NASA’s commercial outpost contract and signals a path to a multi-module Haven-2, making Haven Demo a foundational step for a private low-Earth orbit outpost.
20. Dark matter might defy gravity, new research suggests
Recent theoretical research proposes that #dark matter, which constitutes most of the universe’s matter, could exhibit properties that defy conventional gravity. The study examines how dark matter particles might interact differently under gravitational forces, potentially leading to observable effects that challenge existing physical laws. This hypothesis is supported by mathematical models and astrophysical observations that do not fully align with predictions by Newtonian gravity or general relativity when dark matter is considered. Understanding these unconventional gravitational interactions of dark matter could provide new insights into cosmic structure formation and the universe’s evolution. This research opens pathways to refining theoretical frameworks and guides future experiments to test the gravity-defying properties of dark matter.
That’s all for today’s digest for 2025/11/04! We picked, and processed 20 Articles. Stay tuned for tomorrow’s collection of insights and discoveries.
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