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Google Rolls Gemini 3.1 to Home Speakers with Camera, Automation Upgrades
VERIFIEDBy Xavier Rivera·Tech/AI· ·via Ars Technica·1 min read

Google Rolls Gemini 3.1 to Home Speakers with Camera, Automation Upgrades

Google expands Gemini 3.1 to Home smart speakers and adds camera navigation plus automation triggers. Early-access users gain complex multi-step commands and web/app device management for smoother smart home control.

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OpenAI Deploys GPT-5.5 Instant to Cut ChatGPT Hallucinations
VERIFIEDBy Xavier Rivera·Tech/AI· ·via The Verge·1.5 min read

OpenAI Deploys GPT-5.5 Instant to Cut ChatGPT Hallucinations

OpenAI is replacing ChatGPT's default model with GPT-5.5 Instant, which it says produces 52.5% fewer hallucinations on high-stakes queries and 37.3% fewer inaccurate claims on flagged conversations. The update also introduces tighter responses, fewer emojis, stronger context use from chats and Gmail, and a new memory sources tool that lets users review or delete the data behind personalized answers.

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Dutch RDW Approves Tesla FSD, Pushes EU Rollout
VERIFIEDBy Xavier Rivera·Musk/Tesla/SpaceX· ·via Ars Technica·1 min read

Dutch RDW Approves Tesla FSD, Pushes EU Rollout

The Dutch RDW has approved Tesla FSD after 18 months of review and seeks EU-wide adoption. The move could reach 450 million customers and aid Musk's massive comp package but draws skepticism from Sweden and Finland over safety and naming.

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Meta Rolls Out AI to Analyze Teen Faces for Age Estimation
VERIFIEDBy Xavier Rivera·Tech/AI· ·via 9to5Mac·2 min read

Meta Rolls Out AI to Analyze Teen Faces for Age Estimation

Meta is introducing AI-powered face analysis for teenage users on Facebook and Instagram to estimate ages and meet regulatory demands. The company clarifies the system does not perform face recognition and advocates shifting verification duties to app stores.

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Microsoft to Hide MSN Feed by Default in Windows 11 Widgets
VERIFIEDBy Xavier Rivera·Microsoft/Cloud· ·via The Verge·1.5 min read

Microsoft to Hide MSN Feed by Default in Windows 11 Widgets

Microsoft will hide the MSN news feed in Windows 11 widgets by default to make the feature quiet and less distracting. The update disables hover-open behavior and taskbar badges while rolling out alongside other Windows 11 improvements throughout 2026.

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Activision Drops PS4, Xbox One for Next Call of Duty
VERIFIEDBy Xavier Rivera·Gaming· ·via Kotaku·1.5 min read

Activision Drops PS4, Xbox One for Next Call of Duty

Activision confirms the next Call of Duty skips PS4 and Xbox One. The move leaves millions on older hardware behind as new consoles and PCs cost more than ever.

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OpenAI Releases ChatGPT for Intune iOS App for Enterprise Users
VERIFIEDBy Xavier Rivera·Tech/AI· ·via 9to5Mac·1.5 min read

OpenAI Releases ChatGPT for Intune iOS App for Enterprise Users

OpenAI has released ChatGPT for Intune, a separate iOS app for enterprise and school users requiring Microsoft Intune. The free app syncs history across devices and includes features such as image generation, Advanced Voice Mode, file uploads, and content summarization.

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Apple Confirms RCS End-to-End Encryption in iOS 26.5 Messages App
VERIFIEDBy Xavier Rivera·Apple· ·via 9to5Mac·1.5 min read

Apple Confirms RCS End-to-End Encryption in iOS 26.5 Messages App

Apple has confirmed that iOS 26.5 will add end-to-end encryption to RCS messaging in the Messages app. This will make cross-platform conversations between iPhone and Android users more secure and private.

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Anthropic Launches $1.5 Billion AI Venture with Goldman Sachs and Blackstone
VERIFIEDBy Xavier Rivera·Tech/AI· ·via CNBC Tech·1.5 min read

Anthropic Launches $1.5 Billion AI Venture with Goldman Sachs and Blackstone

Anthropic has partnered with Goldman Sachs, Blackstone and others to launch a $1.5 billion AI venture. The new firm will deploy Claude inside portfolio companies and embed engineers to help redesign business workflows.

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Payward Closes $550M Bitnomial Deal, Securing CFTC Derivatives Stack
VERIFIEDBy Xavier Rivera·Crypto/Finance· ·via CoinDesk·1.5 min read

Payward Closes $550M Bitnomial Deal, Securing CFTC Derivatives Stack

Payward, the parent of Kraken, has acquired Bitnomial for up to $550 million in cash and stock. The deal provides a complete CFTC-regulated derivatives stack, enabling direct offering of regulated crypto products in the U.S. and following its earlier NinjaTrader purchase.

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Tesla Unveils 125 kW Basecharger for Semi Trucks
VERIFIEDBy Xavier Rivera·Musk/Tesla/SpaceX· ·via Frandroid·1.5 min read

Tesla Unveils 125 kW Basecharger for Semi Trucks

Tesla has unveiled the Basecharger, a 125 kW charging station designed for the Tesla Semi electric truck used by freight companies. The depot-based system supports overnight charging with features that reduce installation costs and simplify setup for commercial operators.

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GameStop CEO Pitches $56B eBay Buyout
VERIFIEDBy Xavier Rivera·Gaming· ·via GameSpot·1 min read

GameStop CEO Pitches $56B eBay Buyout

GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen proposes a $56 billion buyout of eBay at a 20% premium. The bold move aligns with his vision to grow GameStop to $100 billion amid huge personal incentives.

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