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November 08, 2026

 

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Amazon's new basic Kindle proves you don't need all the bells and whistles

Amazon's new basic Kindle proves you don't need all the bells and whistles: Amazon's redesigned basic Kindle costs more than before, but its lighter build and improved display make a compelling case for skipping the pricier models. Read More

Megaspeed exec was recruited to spy on Nvidia CEO, according to US intelligence memo: A memo circulated earlier this year reportedly claimed that China’s Ministry of State Security recruited a female technology executive to spy on Nvidia's CEO. Read More

Ninja's AutoBarista is impressively versatile, but one feature was a dealbreaker for me: The AutoBarista's "Grind iQ" technology allows the machine to analyze your coffee beans to inform how it pulls a shot of espresso. Read More

A message from Intel

5 factors for turning robotics ambitions into reality

In the era of intelligent robotics, the winners will be those who treat robotics as an opportunity to reshape how work is done. Intel’s Robotics Readiness Report unpacks five pillars of robotics success: strategy, skills, safety, shape, and scale.

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Sunday Must-Reads

After the midterms, things are looking rocky for Elon Musk and data centers

After the midterms, things are looking rocky for Elon Musk and data centers: On Equity, we unpacked what the midterms mean for the tech industry. Read More

From the front row to the hot seat — what the midterms mean for Big Tech: After spending two years getting cozy with the White House, Big Tech is suddenly trying to make friends with Democrats, and the open question is whether that image makeover can hold up against what states, local communities, and the markets are about to do. Read More

Crusoe sells troubled Wyoming data center project to Google: The deal highlights the challenges of developing massive AI data centers. Read More

Binance CFO is leaving to 'pursue a new venture' after $6.3 billion hack: The announcement comes barely more than a week after hackers stole $6.3 billion worth of cryptocurrency from Binance users. Read More

Sequoia shutting down its Scouts program marks the end of an era: Sequoia pioneered the scouts model and many VC firms followed suit, but a consensus now seems to be forming that the model has reached limits in its current form. Read More

Last but Not Least

Parents want safer phones for kids. These companies are answering the call.

Parents want safer phones for kids. These companies are answering the call.: As parents look for alternatives to unrestricted smartphones, a growing number of companies are building phones designed specifically for kids, from feature-limited mobile devices to minimalist home phones. Read More

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