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X launches video clipping tool that lets creators turn long videos into short clips and earn rewards
Nov 11, 2026

X launches video clipping tool that lets creators turn long videos into short clips and earn rewards

X has launched a video clipping feature that allows users to turn longer videos into short clips, add commentary and share them directly on the platform. Both original creators and eligible users who make clips can earn rewards based on video views through X's Original Content Rewards programme.


Nov 11, 2026

Google Expands Eighth-Generation TPU Portfolio With 8tx and 8i Max Chips for Secure AI Inference, High Compute Density

Google has introduced two new Tensor Processing Unit (TPU) systems as part of the eighth-generation lineup, the tech giant announced on Tuesday. The TPU 8tx is designed and optimised for secure and confidential AI inference. The company claims that the chip can also be used for small-scale training of AI models. Google’s TPU 8tx is built for regulated enterprises an...


China completes 1,000-km hollow-core fiber transmission verification
Nov 11, 2026

China completes 1,000-km hollow-core fiber transmission verification

China completes 1,000-km hollow-core fiber transmission verification


Mainland Chinese overseas funds find winners in oil, US stocks as Hong Kong bets struggle
Nov 11, 2026

Mainland Chinese overseas funds find winners in oil, US stocks as Hong Kong bets struggle

Mainland Chinese mutual funds investing overseas have delivered sharply diverging returns this year, with products tied to energy and US stocks outperforming while funds tracking Hong Kong equities lagged behind. Energy-linked funds topped the rankings among outbound investment products under the Qualified Domestic Institutional Investor (QDII) programme, according to financial data provider Wind. The performance reflects a 50 per cent surge in crude oil prices in 2026 after US strikes on Iran...


Anthropic launches powerful new models ahead of Wall Street debut
Nov 11, 2026

Anthropic launches powerful new models ahead of Wall Street debut

Anthropic launches powerful new models ahead of Wall Street debut


Nov 11, 2026

X launches its own clipping feature to spur influencer engagement

X is jumping into clipping, the popular practice of cutting long videos into short, shareable clips that can go viral.


Duchy tenants may have to buy farms or leave as Prince William plans sell-off
Nov 11, 2026

Duchy tenants may have to buy farms or leave as Prince William plans sell-off

A ten-year strategy to raise £500m from the Duchy of Cornwall will see farms sold off across England.


Robot vessels take on the dangerous work of mine hunting
Nov 11, 2026

Robot vessels take on the dangerous work of mine hunting

The conflict in the Gulf is an opportunity for the US to test its autonomous mine-hunting systems.


'It can kill us': Kenyans fear impact of El Niño with floods predicted
Nov 11, 2026

'It can kill us': Kenyans fear impact of El Niño with floods predicted

Forecasters warn that this year's El Niño could be one of the strongest on record, with heavy rain and flooding in Kenya.


New Research Compares Long-Term Relief From 21 Antidepressants
Nov 10, 2026

New Research Compares Long-Term Relief From 21 Antidepressants

In the meta-analysis, a few drugs stood out for offering greater effectiveness over time.


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