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Samsung Galaxy S27 launch tipped for early 2027: 4 models, new Pro variant and expected specs
Nov 9, 2026

Samsung Galaxy S27 launch tipped for early 2027: 4 models, new Pro variant and expected specs

Samsung Galaxy S27 leaks: four models, 200MP cameras on the Pro and Ultra, a privacy display, magnetic charging, and a likely Jan-Feb 2027 launch. Here’s what we know.


Nov 9, 2026

Xiaomi 18 Reportedly Spotted on 3C Certification Website With 100W Fast Charging Support

Xiaomi 18 has reportedly appeared on the 3C certification website with model number M261DB. The listing is believed to be associated with the standard Xiaomi 18 and indicates support for 100W wired fast charging. The Xiaomi 17 also supports 100W wired fast charging. The phone could launch in China in December.


Scientists predict 2026 hottest year on record as climate talks begin
Nov 9, 2026

Scientists predict 2026 hottest year on record as climate talks begin

Scientists are predictng this could be the hottest year on record as the COP31 climate summit opens.


Former OpenAI Engineer Pleads Not Guilty to Planting Covert Device in Executive Meeting Room
Nov 9, 2026

Former OpenAI Engineer Pleads Not Guilty to Planting Covert Device in Executive Meeting Room

The OpenAI engineer who was arrested and charged last month for planting a covert audio recording device in the company's office has pleaded not guilty. According to reports from Bloomberg and CNBC, Saudi national Abdulrahman Alfozan made an appearance in San Francisco federal court on Friday, where he entered the plea. His next hearing is scheduled for November 17, 2026. If proven guilty, the


Can DeepSeek challenge OpenAI, Anthropic in AI agents as Harness adoption takes off?
Nov 9, 2026

Can DeepSeek challenge OpenAI, Anthropic in AI agents as Harness adoption takes off?

DeepSeek’s Harness artificial intelligence agent framework has reached 1.54 million daily active users less than three months after launch, the Chinese AI champion said on Sunday, marking rapid growth in a new battleground between leading Chinese and American AI giants. Users of Harness through the company’s official application programming interface were consuming around 92 trillion tokens a day as of November 4, the Hangzhou-based start-up said. That is equivalent to about 1.1 billion tokens...


Digital innovation builds new bases for Asia-Pacific connectivity
Nov 9, 2026

Digital innovation builds new bases for Asia-Pacific connectivity

Digital innovation is emerging as a key driver of growth across the Asia-Pacific, offering new ways to strengthen regional connectivity, narrow development gaps and promote inclusive growth.


BRICS youth gather in China to explore innovation and cooperation
Nov 9, 2026

BRICS youth gather in China to explore innovation and cooperation

Twenty-five young representatives from BRICS countries have gathered in Fuzhou, east China's Fujian Province, for a five-day exchange program aimed at exploring opportunities for science and technology innovation and strengthening cooperation among member countries.


Nov 9, 2026

Two Unannounced Assassin's Creed Games Reportedly in Development, Codename Hexe Said to Be Delayed to 2028

Ubisoft is reportedly developing two unannounced Assassin's Creed projects, including one set in Ancient Rome. The game's setting could tie in with the Assassin's Creed Netflix TV series, which is set in 64 AD in Rome. The developer is reportedly also working on a mobile AC title, codenamed Pocket, which could be set in Jerusalem.


McKinsey warns AI-driven analysis could slow decision-making, weaken future leadership pipeline
Nov 9, 2026

McKinsey warns AI-driven analysis could slow decision-making, weaken future leadership pipeline

While artificial intelligence (AI) is making business analysis significantly faster, human decision-making is struggling to keep pace. This mismatch could increase strategic risks and weaken the development of future business leaders, as per a McKinsey report.


Nov 9, 2026

Gboard’s Rambler Feature Could Learn Your Vocabulary and Recognise Contact Names

A teardown of a new beta of the Gboard app has revealed new features coming to the virtual keyboard. These future feature upgrades are to do with Google’s Rambler feature, which is currently exclusive to Google’s Pixel 11 series of smartphones.


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