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2026-11-01
OpenAI reportedly lowers funding target for new round
Source: TechCrunch Published: 2026-11-01 00:12 GMT+8
English Summary: OpenAI’s latest funding round doesn’t seem to be living up to expectations.
Link: https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/31/openai-reportedly-lowers-funding-target-for-new-round/
Apple CEO says the company doesn’t ‘want to ship AI for AI’s sake’
Source: TechCrunch Published: 2026-11-01 05:41 GMT+8
English Summary: Apple’s new CEO defended the company’s current position in the AI landscape.
Link: https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/31/apple-ceo-says-the-company-doesnt-want-to-ship-ai-for-ais-sake/
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Source: TechCrunch Published: 2026-11-01 05:36 GMT+8
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Keyboards of The Verge
Source: The Verge Tech Published: 2026-11-01 03:30 GMT+8
English Summary: What is a keyboard if not the original brain-computer interface? You can tap on a touchscreen or talk to the computer, but if your work involves getting information out of your head and into the computer, you’re probably spending a lot of time using a keyboard. We’ve written about many keyboards over the years, from […]
Link: https://www.theverge.com/gadgets/1017979/keyboards-of-the-verge-staff-picks
Binance CEO says 90 percent of stolen assets have been ‘replenished’
Source: The Verge Tech Published: 2026-11-01 02:40 GMT+8
English Summary: After hackers stole a shocking $6.3 billion from Binance customers in a record-breaking crypto heist, the company’s CEO says that 90 percent of the funds have been replaced, and the company plans to cover the remaining 10 percent as well. Binance is covering the stolen funds directly, and the remaining 10 percent consists of “less […]
Link: https://www.theverge.com/tech/1024091/binance-ceo-90-percent-stolen-crypto
I built an AI Tamagotchi before Meta could
Source: The Verge Tech Published: 2026-11-01 00:05 GMT+8
English Summary: Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta made AI look so stinking cute by giving it a squishy little face - and this holiday season, he wants to sell you a Muse Charm so you can carry your jolly AI helper around like a Tamagotchi. But I won’t be buying one, because we have Muse Charm at home. It […]
Link: https://www.theverge.com/gadgets/1013375/muse-charm-gadgets-preview-waveshare-esp32-claude-vibe-code
From restaurant guides to payments, here’s how TikTok is building a super app
Source: TechCrunch Published: 2026-10-31 23:41 GMT+8
English Summary: TikTok may be working to become the app that people use for most of their digital activities.
Link: https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/31/tiktoks-road-to-becoming-a-super-app/
Windows 11 tries new shortcuts for Xbox gaming mode and search
Source: The Verge Tech Published: 2026-10-31 23:12 GMT+8
English Summary: The latest Windows 11 Insider build adds some powerful new search features and quick settings while in Xbox mode. The Xbox shortcuts let you control things like Bluetooth, WiFi, and power settings without having to exit gaming mode. The search improvements are quite comprehensive. You can now filter results for files, actions, or web results. […]
Link: https://www.theverge.com/tech/1024058/windows-11-search-improvements-xbox-quick-settings