Monday, November 17, 2025

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As consumers ditch Google for ChatGPT, Peec AI raises $21M to help brands adapt

Anna Heim / techcrunch - With consumers increasingly asking questions to ChatGPT, not Google, product discovery is changing — and the promise to give brands visibility and control over this fast-growing search channel has made Peec AI one of Europe's hottest startups.

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The Designer Who Presented the iPhone Air to the World Has Left Apple, Report Says

Mike Pearl / gizmodo - He's at an AI startup now, according to "people familiar with the move."

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Microsoft Mitigated the Largest Cloud DDoS Ever Recorded, 15.7 Tbps

BeauHD / slashdot - An anonymous reader quotes a report from Security Affairs: On October 24, 2025, Azure DDoS Protection detected and mitigated a massive multi-vector attack peaking at 15.72 Tbps and 3.64 billion pps, the largest cloud DDoS ever recorded, aimed at a single …

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DeepMind releases a new weather forecasting model for more accurate predictions

Lawrence Bonk / engadget - Google's DeepMind just released WeatherNext 2, a new version of its AI weather prediction model. The company promises that it "delivers more efficient, more accurate and higher-resolution global weather predictions." To that end, it should be able to prov…

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Apple could shake up the iPhone lineup release schedule starting next year

Reece Bithrey / theshortcut - More signs point to a new release schedule

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Google rolls out its AI ‘Flight Deals’ tool globally, adds new travel features in Search

Aisha Malik / techcrunch - To get started, users need to describe where, when, and how they want to travel. Flight Deals will then use AI to display the best bargains available.

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Amazon Autos now sells pre-owned Ford vehicles

engadget - Amazon Autos is offering a wider array of options starting today, as you can buy a pre-owned Ford vehicle through the platform. Folks in Los Angeles, Seattle and Dallas (and more markets in the future) can see what’s available at a local dealer through Am…

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Next Apple Watch refresh may not happen until 2028

appleinsider - The next redesign of the Apple Watch may not be until 2028, with Apple believed to continue using its current wearable design for 2026 and possibly 2027.Apple Watch Series 11Apple's last major hardware redesign for the Apple Watch took place in 2024, but …

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Jeff Bezos gives CEO another go at $6.2B AI startup Prometheus

David Meyer / theregister - Named after titan who stole fire from the gods and was punished for eternity... Amazon warehouse staff know the feeling Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is returning to the CEO seat – though not at his best-known creation.…

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Apple's future iPhone cases could add touch surfaces beyond the screen

appleinsider - Apple is said to be working on cases that add extra touch controls to an iPhone, so you can do things like manage music playback without needing to touch the screen.A selection of iPhone 16 Pro cases. Smartphone users will be familiar with the screen and …

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Bitcoin has sunk to a six-month low amid jitters over the Fed

Alex Daniel / qz - Traders have reacted to renewed uncertainty over whether the central bank will cut interest rates at its next meeting in December

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For the Steam Machine to change PC gaming, Valve must solve Linux's anti-cheat problem

engadget - Following months of rumors, Valve finally announced the new Steam Machine earlier this week. And while I might question the company's decision to ship a system with only 8GB of VRAM in 2026, I believe the "Gabecube" will do more for PC gaming than anythin…

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X Rolls Out Encrypted ‘Chat’ to Replace DMs, But Admits Critical Security Flaws

Markus Kasanmascheff / winbuzzer - X is replacing DMs with 'Chat,' adding video calls and end-to-end encryption. But the platform admits it has major security holes, leaving users vulnerable.The post X Rolls Out Encrypted ‘Chat’ to Replace DMs, But Admits Critical Security Flaws appeared f…

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voize lands $50M to bring AI where it’s needed most: the nursing frontline

Cate Lawrence / tech - Nursing care company voize has raised $50 million in Series A funding led by Balderton Capital, with participation from existing investors HV Capital, Redalpine and Y Combinator. The global nursing ...

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Your Apple Watch could face a new US import ban over $634m fight

digitaltrends - Apple’s latest courtroom clash with Masimo now includes a $634 million verdict and a fresh US trade review, putting the Apple Watch’s blood oxygen feature and future stock of newer models under real pressure.

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Google rolls out new Gemini app design

Emre Çıtak / dataconomy - Google is rolling out a visual update to the Gemini app that introduces new design elements and color changes. This follows recent improvements to the app’s video generation capabilities and Gemini Live features. According to 9to5Google, the update brings…

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Copenhagen’s Flatpay Raises €146.5M, Becomes Denmark’s Fastest Unicorn at $1.7B

Kailee Rainse / startuprise - Danish fintech Flatpay achieves unicorn status with €146.5M in funding, reaching a $1.7B valuation as it accelerates expansion across European markets. Copenhagen-based Flatpay, a startup providing payment solutions for small and medium-sized businesses, …

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European Union Plans To Water Down AI And Data Privacy Rules Amid US Pressure?

Chaitanya Kohli / medianama - The EU is considering rolling back parts of the GDPR, AI Act, and ePrivacy rules under its Digital Omnibus reforms. Critics warn the changes could weaken privacy protections, expand Big Tech’s access to data, and reduce user control across Europe.The post…

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Apple May Abandon The Beloved Mac Pro As Per Reports

bgr - As per a new report, Apple may abandon the Mac Pro lineup. This isn't a shocker, as Apple's update frequency for the Mac Pro was slow to begin with.

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Jeff Bezos will be co-CEO of AI startup Project Prometheus

Dominic Preston / theverge - Jeff Bezos is getting a new job. He’ll reportedly become co-CEO of Project Prometheus, a new startup that he’s partly funding. The company’s exact plans are still unknown, but its focus is on AI that could improve manufacturing in fields including computi…

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