UK research lab to test Lumai’s light-based AI servers
The ARIA-funded trial will examine performance in a commercial data center and assess energy-saving claims that lack independent verification.
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Betelgeuse’s changing shape offers clues to a close companion
Radio observations suggest Siwarha may be disturbing the giant star’s atmosphere, but researchers say more measurements are needed to confirm the connection.
Calif shows iPhone jailbreak with Lockdown Mode enabled
The demonstration appears to show the jailbreak surviving an iOS 27.2 update, but installation on a phone already running that version remains unconfirmed.
Apple bars prediction market bets using confidential workplace information
The updated policy also prohibits tipping others and applies even when a transaction does not qualify as insider trading under applicable law.
GOG seeks Dune II return amid licensing complications
Rights involving EA, a 1984 film adaptation and an exclusive Funcom agreement complicate efforts to bring the strategy game to GOG.
Xcode 27.3 beta adds GitHub Copilot coding support
The update also introduces new testing and Device Hub features, with a full release expected in December.
Reddit plans search ad test as Google traffic declines
A limited group of advertisers will initially get access to the format, which Reddit says will match ads to the context of searches.
OpenAI puts ChatGPT search activity at roughly 20% of Google’s volume
The company counts prompts that lead to a web search, but did not identify the source of its Google query figures.
Fal lands US$1.3 billion to expand AI computing capacity
The October financing valued the startup at US$16 billion, twice its April valuation, with Bessemer Venture Partners leading the round.
Apple expands Siri developer tools for multistep app tasks
The new capabilities are due with iOS 27.3 and macOS 27.3, whose developer betas are already available.
