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November 01, 2026

 

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Pixel 11 Pro Fold: Sturdy rectangle in a wide wide world

Pixel 11 Pro Fold: Sturdy rectangle in a wide wide world: Google made a sturdy phone, but there is increasing competition in the foldable world. Read More

Here’s what 'renoa' — the first new fiber in 25 years — feels like: Startup Everbloom's new material, renoa, is the first new fiber in 25 years, and it feels very familiar. Read More

Apple CEO says the company doesn’t ‘want to ship AI for AI’s sake’: Apple's new CEO defended the company's current position in the AI landscape. Read More

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Sunday Must-Reads

Binance resumes withdrawals following $6.3 billion breach

Binance resumes withdrawals following $6.3 billion breach: The cryptocurrency exchange said it's now covered 95% of the stolen assets. Read More

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I took two iPhones on vacation. The Duo won me over.: The iPhone Duo has its frustrations, but it’s also fun and engaging enough that I didn’t want to switch back to my Pro Max. Read More

Judge allows NAACP lawsuit over xAI data center pollution to move forward: An NAACP lawsuit accuses the SpaceX-owned AI company of violating the Clean Air Act. Read More

OpenAI reportedly lowers funding target for new round: OpenAI’s latest funding round doesn't seem to be living up to expectations. Read More

Last but Not Least

Data centers are now a midterm issue, even in Brooklyn

Data centers are now a midterm issue, even in Brooklyn: At a Brooklyn midterm party five days before Election Day, every conversation, from a council member’s fireside chat to a debate about the Democratic Party, kept circling back to AI and data centers. Read More

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