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1. Now you can use ChatGPT Voice without leaving your chat
The update from @OpenAI embeds ChatGPT Voice directly into ongoing chats, letting you see transcripts and visuals alongside your text. You start a voice chat by tapping the waveform icon, and voice conversations now run inline with the ongoing chat rather than in a separate interface. In the demo, ChatGPT displays a transcript and visuals such as a map of popular bakeries and pastry photos from Tartine, illustrating its #multimodal capabilities. If you prefer the original interface, you can switch back via Separate mode under the #VoiceMode section in Settings. The rollout to mobile and web expands #multimodal communication, with voice responses accompanied by images or maps, a direction also explored by Google with Gemini Live for more expressive live conversations.
2. Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 Brings the Power and AI
Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 marks a bold push into #AI and performance for premium phones from @OnePlus and others, driven by a new custom Oryon CPU, an upgraded Adreno GPU, and a Hexagon NPU. The new Oryon CPU delivers 36% higher performance and 76% faster web browsing, the Adreno GPU clocks up to 3.8GHz with about 11% graphics gains, and the Hexagon NPU shows a 46% boost. A new Sensing Hub with a dedicated AI processor enables contextually aware features such as activity recognition and acoustic scene detection, but it also implies phones may continuously capture personal context. In gaming and imaging, the platform supports 165 fps for supported titles, Mesh Shading, and a Spectra Triple AI ISP with Night Vision 3.0 and real-time tone adjustments, with initial devices from @iQOO, @Motorola, @OnePlus, and @Vivo. #AI #Android
3. FBI: Cybercriminals stole $262 million by impersonating bank support teams since January
Cybercriminals have stolen $262 million since January by impersonating bank support teams, according to the FBI. These attackers use social engineering techniques to trick victims into authorizing fraudulent transfers and sharing sensitive information, leading to significant financial losses. The FBI highlights that this #bankingfraud method exploits trust in bank representatives and often involves sophisticated schemes targeting both individual and corporate customers. These findings emphasize the importance of vigilance and verification when receiving unsolicited contact from supposed bank personnel. The FBI warns institutions and customers to enhance awareness and security controls to combat this growing threat.
A Canadian provincial government’s health-care review conducted by Deloitte is alleged to contain AI-assisted or AI-generated errors, including fabricated citations. The 526-page report, paid nearly $1.6 million, allegedly pulled citations from invented papers and even listed real researchers on works they did not contribute to, with some coauthored papers not actually created. The Independent notes that one cited paper does not exist in databases, casting doubt on the evidence used to inform recommendations on virtual care, retention incentives, and COVID-19 impacts on workers. Deloitte says AI was not used to write the report and that AI was only selectively used to support a small number of citations, with corrections being prepared. The episode raises concerns about research integrity in high‑stakes government reports and highlights the need for robust verification of sources when informing policy decisions @GailTomblinMurphy @DalhousieUniversity #AI #research-integrity #healthcare
5. Foxconn wins approval for new $569 million investment in Wisconsin
Foxconn has received state approval for a new $569 million investment in its Wisconsin facility aimed at expanding and upgrading its manufacturing capabilities. The approval reflects Foxconn’s commitment to its #Wisconsin operations despite earlier setbacks and public criticism over investment delays and employment targets. This new investment is expected to support high-tech manufacturing growth and job creation in the region, reinforcing the state’s economic development goals. The project highlights Foxconn’s strategic focus on diversifying and scaling its production, especially in sectors like advanced manufacturing. Overall, the approval strengthens the partnership between Foxconn and Wisconsin, aiming to boost the region’s competitiveness in the technology manufacturing sector.
6. Google: No, We’re Not Secretly Using Your Gmail Account to Train Gemini
@Google states the main idea that it is not secretly training @Gemini on users’ Gmail content, pushing back against social-media rumors. In a statement to @TheVerge, Google calls the reports misleading, notes that Gmail Smart Features have existed for years, and says it does not use Gmail content to train the @Gemini model. The article adds that data from Google Workspace apps like Docs, Sheets, or Gmail isn’t automatically used for AI training and isn’t accessed by Gemini unless you direct it to, for example to proofread a Docs copy. It also situates the issue in the broader debate about data use for #AI_training, noting stricter data-protection considerations in regions like the #EU and mentioning a May 2025 settlement where Google paid $1.375 billion over biometric data. Overall, the piece clarifies that Gmail data isn’t automatically fed into training and that user-directed data handling policies govern retention and training.
7. What aluminium phones mean for the environment and recycling
Aluminium is widely used in smartphones thanks to its lightweight, durability, and recyclability, making it a popular material choice among manufacturers. Its advantages include easier recycling processes compared to plastics, and it can be melted down repeatedly without losing quality, reducing environmental impact. Brands like @Apple and @Samsung incorporate recycled aluminium to reduce carbon emissions and reliance on mining, demonstrating industry efforts toward sustainability. However, aluminium production is energy-intensive, and mining causes environmental degradation, so using recycled aluminium is crucial to balance benefits and harms. Overall, aluminium’s recyclability and strength present stronger environmental prospects for phones when combined with improved recycling infrastructure and conscientious sourcing.
8. GPU prices are coming to earth just as RAM costs shoot into the stratosphere
RAM shortages driven by the AI boom are pushing memory and flash prices higher, making RAM upgrades costly and complicating PC builds, even as GPUs from @NVIDIA and @AMD have slipped closer to MSRP. For instance, Patriot Viper Venom 16GB DDR-6000 rose from $49 in Aug 2025 to $110 in Nov 2025; Silicon Power 16GB DDR4-3200 climbed from $34 to $89; 64GB DDR5-6400 kits jumped from $190 to $700, among other increases. The article notes memory and storage shortages can take years to ramp, with memory makers slow to boost capacity and demand surges driven by AI and panic buying, creating unpredictable price swings and the risk of oversupply if demand collapses, as seen in past cycles with Samsung and SK Hynix. Not only are prices climbing now, but they are hard to predict when shortages will ease, so upgrading RAM or storage remains a risky proposition while PC builders weigh costs. In short, GPUs may be reasonably affordable, but the RAM/storage squeeze dominates the cost of building a PC today, illustrating how #AI demand reshapes the hardware market.
Framework has ceased selling standalone RAM modules to prevent scalpers from exploiting the growing demand driven by AI technologies. The move reflects ongoing supply chain challenges and price pressures within the memory market caused by increased AI development and usage. Framework warns that these market conditions may soon force them to raise memory prices to sustain supply. This action illustrates how #AI advancements are impacting hardware availability and pricing strategies in the PC components sector. It underscores the interplay between technological trends and economic responses in hardware markets.
10. Blue Origin to Build a “Super Heavy” Rocket to Compete with Starship
@Blue Origin’s upgrade program for the #New_Glenn aims to boost payload performance, launch cadence, and reliability, including a potential #SuperHeavy to rival #Starship. The upgrades span propulsion, structures, avionics, reusability, and recovery, and will roll out into missions beginning with NG-3, after the NG-2 flight where a NASA ESCAPADE payload was delivered and the first stage was recovered. In propulsion, BE-4 thrust rises to 2,847 kN per engine (total about 19,928 kN), with test stands showing up to 2,780 kN, and BE-3U upper-stage thrusters rising to 1,779 kN; a reusable fairing, lower-cost tank, and reusable thermal protection system are also part of the plan. Blue Origin also outlines a New Glenn 9×4 super-heavy variant with an 8.7 m fairing, delivering about 70 t to LEO, 14 t to GSO, and 20 t to TLI, and the company intends to use both enhanced and super-heavy versions to improve performance and cadence and stay competitive in the satellite-launch market.
11. Microsoft Exchange Online outage blocks access to Outlook mailboxes
Microsoft experienced a major outage affecting its Exchange Online service, which blocked users from accessing their Outlook mailboxes. This disruption impacted multiple customers globally, causing significant interruptions in email communications for businesses relying on Microsoft’s cloud services. The root cause was linked to a service issue within Exchange Online, prompting Microsoft’s engineering teams to deploy a fix to restore functionality. The incident highlights the critical dependency on cloud-based email infrastructure and the challenges in maintaining uninterrupted access during technical failures. Reliable access to email and collaborative tools like Outlook is essential for business operations, emphasizing the importance of robust backup and support mechanisms.
12. Onsolve CodeRed Cyberattack Disrupts Emergency Alert Systems Nationwide
A cyberattack on Onsolve’s CodeRed platform disrupted emergency alert systems across the United States, impacting services like WEA, EAS, and IPAWS. The attack, traced back to a malicious message sent via the system, forced Onsolve to temporarily disable its alert services to contain the breach and investigate. As a result, many state and local governments experienced delays or failures in sending critical emergency notifications. This incident highlights the vulnerabilities of third-party #emergencymanagement platforms and the significant risks posed to public safety infrastructure. It underscores the urgent need for enhanced cybersecurity measures and resilience strategies in critical communication systems to prevent future disruptions.
13. Plex’s crackdown on free remote streaming access starts this week
Plex is initiating a crackdown on free remote streaming access starting this week to address unauthorized usage and promote its premium offerings. The company previously allowed users to remotely stream media from their own servers without a paid subscription, but this policy is changing. Under the new rules, free users will face restrictions on remote streaming unless they subscribe to Plex Pass, the service’s premium tier. This move aims to balance free and paid user experiences while enhancing revenue for Plex in a competitive streaming market. Consequently, Plex users will need to adapt by either subscribing or limiting their use to local streaming options.
14. A New Way to Ruin Thanksgiving: Making AI Slop Recipes
The piece argues that relying on AI to generate Thanksgiving recipes risks replacing hard earned, tested cooking knowledge with AI slop that strips away nuance and practical instruction. Bloomberg reports that AI Overviews are siphoning traffic from recipe writers, with creators noting traffic declines of about 40% to 80% this Thanksgiving and similar drops across other sites, a trend tied to the quick summaries bypassing full recipes, @Bloomberg. Because AI tools merely echo what they identify as relevant rather than truly understanding the dishes, they can introduce errors, such as an AI version of a Christmas cake recipe recommending 3 to 4 hours of baking at 160°C (320°F) instead of the creator’s 1.5 hours. Across social feeds, AI generated recipes range from bland to dangerous, with mis-timed steps or even microwave guidance that could burn a kitchen, illustrating why many readers should lean on traditional cookbooks for accuracy and safety #cookingsafety. In the end, the piece suggests sticking with established sources this holiday to avoid AI missteps, linking the lesson to the broader question of how #AIOverviews intersect with real cooking practice and safety.
The article reports that @Elon Musk promises Tesla will “build chips at higher volumes ultimately than all other AI chips combined,” positioning Tesla as a leader in real-world #AI through its in-house chip program. It cites Musk’s assertion that Tesla has long had an advanced #AI chip and board engineering team, with millions of #chips deployed in #cars and data centers, currently using its own #AI4 chips and nearing tape-out of #AI5, with a plan for a new iteration about every 12 months. The piece notes that volumes claimed would be hard to verify given the dominance of Nvidia, AMD, Intel, and others, making Musk’s forecast plausible in tone but requiring skepticism. It also links the chip effort to Tesla’s #Optimus robotics project and to @xAI’s existing products (Grok, Aurora, DeepSearch), suggesting a broader strategy that could affect medical care integration, while acknowledging that Optimus demonstrations and mass production have faced delays.
16. HP to cut about 6,000 jobs by 2028, ramps up AI efforts
HP Inc plans to cut about 4,000 to 6,000 jobs globally by fiscal 2028 to streamline operations and accelerate product development through #AI, according to CEO @Enrique Lores. The cuts will affect teams in product development, internal operations and customer support, and HP previously laid off 1,000 to 2,000 employees in February as part of a broader restructuring. HP expects this initiative to generate about $1 billion in gross run-rate savings over three years. Externally, demand for AI-enabled PCs has risen, reaching over 30% of HP’s shipments in the quarter ended Oct 31, while Morgan Stanley analysts warn that a global surge in memory-chip prices could pressure profits for HP and peers in the #DRAM and #NAND markets. HP’s near-term outlook includes FY2026 adjusted EPS of $2.90 to $3.20 and Q1 adjusted EPS of $0.73 to $0.81, with actions such as qualifying lower-cost suppliers, reducing memory configurations and pricing to manage costs.
17. Apple Cuts Jobs Across Its Sales Organization in Rare Layoff
Apple has initiated job cuts across its sales organization, marking a rare layoff for the tech giant known for steady hiring. The move affects various sales divisions as the company adapts to shifting market dynamics and aims to optimize efficiency. This reduction comes amid broader economic uncertainties and reflects Apple’s strategic focus on maintaining profitability while managing cost pressures. The layoff signals a careful recalibration of workforce priorities to ensure sustainability in a competitive environment. Apple’s approach differs from abrupt layoffs seen in other firms, emphasizing targeted adjustments rather than widespread job losses.
18. Space Force Awards Secret Contracts for Golden Dome Interceptors
The U.S. Space Force has awarded undisclosed contracts for the development of the Golden Dome interceptor system, aiming to enhance the country’s missile defense capabilities. These contracts are part of a highly classified program, reflecting the urgent need to counter emerging threats from hypersonic weapons. The secretive nature of the awards underscores the sensitivity surrounding advancements in #space-based defense technology, which is critical for maintaining strategic superiority. By investing in the Golden Dome project, the Space Force is addressing significant gaps in detecting and neutralizing high-speed missile threats, aligning with broader national security priorities. This initiative exemplifies the expanding role of military innovation in space to protect terrestrial and orbital assets.
19. The unpowered SSDs in your drawer are slowly losing your data
Leaving consumer SSDs unpowered for years can compromise data integrity, making them unsuitable for long-term storage. The piece cites specific retention figures: QLC NAND typically stores data for about a year, TLC up to 3 years, and MLC and SLC for 5 and 10 years respectively, with most consumer drives using TLC or QLC. Without power, voltage can fade from NAND cells, leading to missing data or a drive that becomes useless. HDDs are more resistant to power loss despite other wear, and the author notes backing up data to protect against such failures; @Jacob Roach also highlights the #3-2-1 backup rule. In practice, for most users, the risk is mainly for archival purposes; use multiple storage types and regular checks rather than relying on unpowered SSDs.
20. YouTube is working on a feature that will fix the messy home feed
YouTube is developing a new feature designed to improve the organization of its home feed by addressing its current cluttered and less relevant content display. The platform plans to implement advanced algorithms that prioritize personalized recommendations based on users’ viewing habits and preferences, aiming to reduce unrelated or low-quality videos. This change is expected to enhance user engagement by providing a more streamlined and enjoyable content discovery experience. The update aligns with YouTube’s broader goal to keep viewers engaged and satisfied with their video consumption. Ultimately, this feature will contribute to making the YouTube home feed more intuitive and user-friendly, benefiting both creators and viewers.
That’s all for today’s digest for 2025/11/26! We picked, and processed 20 Articles. Stay tuned for tomorrow’s collection of insights and discoveries.
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