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Mansa’s AI Microdrama Sparks Debate Over Black Representation in Hollywood
Mansa, a media company founded by actors David Oyelowo and Nate Parker, has released "They Left Us to Die," an entirely AI-generated microdrama aimed at demonstrating audience appetite for Black narratives. The release has triggered significant backlash from industry professionals and audiences who argue the project undermines opportunities for human actors of color.
How to Check Website Traffic: Free Tools, Metrics, and Competitor Analysis
Website traffic analysis is a critical component of digital strategy, allowing business owners and marketers to evaluate online presence and understand audience behavior. While site owners rely on private analytics platforms like Google Analytics, third-party tools provide estimated data for researching competitors. This guide outlines the essential metrics, methodologies, and free resources available for assessing website performance.
NYT Connections Answers for Friday, November 13 (Game #1251)
The New York Times released its daily Connections puzzle, game #1251, on Friday, November 13. The word game challenges players to group words into four distinct categories of increasing difficulty, with today’s solution involving terms related to media attention and items that are towed.
Digi Power X Reports Q3 2026 Revenue Up 85% and AI Revenue Up Over 400% Compared to Q2
Contracted colocation at Columbiana represents approximately $402 million of Phase 1 contract value over the initial ten-year term and up to approximately $1.07 billion across both phases; Company ends quarter with $119.6 million in cash and digital currencies and no outstanding borrowings
Bob Shop Customers Told to Treat Card Details as Exposed After Breach
Bob Group, the operator of the online marketplace Bob Shop, has instructed customers to treat their credit and debit card details as compromised following a cybersecurity breach. The company confirmed that attackers accessed its databases in late October, copying both encrypted card numbers and the encryption keys necessary to decrypt them, rendering the data vulnerable.
HoloCoder technology promises brighter smartphone images and 3D depth data
One of the most essential pieces of technology that makes your phone’s camera work was created in 1974, and it hasn’t changed much since.
EU proposes broad consumer safeguards for apps, subscriptions and ticketing
The European Commission announced a sweeping set of updates to consumer law on Wednesday to protect European Union citizens from "harmful digital practices"—whether while online shopping, browsing social media, or doing their Duolingo lesson.
Nvidia faces scrutiny over alleged Chinese intelligence link to Jensen Huang
Nvidia and its chief executive, Jensen Huang, are facing scrutiny after published reports alleged that Huang had a relationship with Alice Huang, a former executive at Singapore-based cloud provider Megaspeed whom US intelligence agencies suspected of assisting Chinese intelligence.
Radical Numerics develops offline AI tool to detect engineered pathogens
Frontier AI labs have warned that their technology could help develop dangerous bioweapons.
Samsung Galaxy S27+ Spotted on BIS Website Ahead of India Launch
Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy S27+ smartphone has surfaced on the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) certification database, fueling speculation about its imminent release in India. The listing, identified by model number SM-S956B/DS, confirms regulatory preparation for the device, which is expected to join the broader Galaxy S27 lineup.
South African Businesses Shift from Legacy QA to AI-Driven Customer Experience
South African enterprises are increasingly abandoning traditional, manual quality assurance methods in favor of artificial intelligence-enabled systems. This shift aims to monitor every customer interaction in real time, addressing the limitations of legacy practices that leave most conversations unanalyzed and failing to meet modern consumer expectations for immediate, personalized service.
GoodData.AI Launches the Agentic Serving Plane, a New Category of Enterprise Data Infrastructure for AI Agents
One governed layer serves data, semantics, context, and policy to dashboards, applications, assistants, and autonomous agents without requiring enterprises to rebuild the data foundation for every use case.
Sweet As app launches restaurant discovery platform
Tired of Google and Instagram serving the same predictable restaurant recommendations? Or waiting on friends to finally text back with a suggestion?
Japan Unveils Emergency Cybersecurity Package Following GMO Internet Attack
The Japanese government has approved an emergency cybersecurity package aimed at strengthening defenses against sophisticated cyberattacks, following a significant breach of GMO Internet Group. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi announced the measures on November 6, which include allocating 10 billion yen in reserve funds and exploring Active Cyber Defense strategies to neutralize attackers.
Nvidia CEO Controversy Sparks Fears of Tighter U.S. AI Chip Curbs for Samsung and SK hynix
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang’s admission of an extramarital affair with a Chinese businesswoman has triggered fears in South Korea that Washington may impose tighter export controls on AI chips. These potential restrictions threaten to disrupt the supply chain for Nvidia and its key Korean memory suppliers, Samsung Electronics and SK hynix.
The Sourdough Sidekick Review: Can an Automated Feeder Save Your Starter?
Maintaining a sourdough starter as a working parent can feel like caring for another pet. To address this challenge, King Arthur Baking Company and GE Appliances developed the Sourdough Sidekick, an automated feeder that dispenses flour and water on a schedule. After three weeks of testing, the device successfully ended a yearlong baking dry spell, though it requires careful initial setup to function correctly.
Nvidia chief faces inquiry after disclosing affair with suspected Chinese agent
Jensen Huang, CEO of tech giant Nvidia, has publicly admitted to an affair with a suspected Chinese spy. The company is one of the most valuable in the world and is at the centre of China's AI race, producing the most advanced AI chips ever seen.
Kashmir Maths Teacher Builds Affordable Electric Vehicle in Backyard Workshop
Bilal Ahmad Mir, a mathematics teacher from Srinagar, Kashmir, has successfully developed a prototype hybrid vehicle designed to offer an affordable alternative to traditional cars. Working from his home workshop without institutional funding, Mir created 'SHE,' a three-wheeler that integrates solar energy, electric propulsion, and petrol backup to address local infrastructure limitations.
Opti Digital Launches NEXA, an AI-Powered Intelligence Layer
The new intelligence layer connects signals across Opti Digital's platform, helping publisher teams prioritise what matters, understand performance and identify the next best action.
TSMC Denies Memory Market Entry Plans Amid Nvidia 3D DRAM Reports
Taiwan-based TSMC has dismissed rumors that it is preparing to enter the memory chip market, reiterating its commitment to its core foundry business. The clarification follows reports that the company began planning 3D DRAM production at the request of Nvidia, though TSMC did not confirm specific client requests or memory-related initiatives.
NASA Awards $10B Lunar Contract Framework to SpaceX, Blue Origin
NASA announced on Saturday that SpaceX and Blue Origin are among eight companies eligible to compete for up to $10 billion in lunar delivery contracts. The agency expanded its Commercial Lunar Payload Services program at the MAX POWER aerospace expo to support the construction of a permanent base on the Moon’s south pole.
IoT Refrigerator Hacks Disrupt Blood Labs and Supermarkets Across Europe and US
Cyberattacks targeting vulnerable internet-connected refrigerators have struck blood banks in France and supermarket chains across at least 11 European countries this week. The incidents, which caused temperatures to spike and forced the disposal of vast quantities of food, underscore persistent security failures in critical infrastructure devices.
Dawn of War 4 developers chose Adeptus Mechanicus for tactical variety
King Art selected the Adeptus Mechanicus as the fourth playable faction in Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War 4 after considering alternatives including the Death Guard.
Reports of unsafe AI-toy responses renew calls for child-safety rules
Investigations into conversational toys have found that some products can produce disturbing or unsafe responses to children, increasing pressure for stronger regulation.
ChatGPT interactive interface feature tested across six custom tools
A new ChatGPT feature called Intelligent UI can generate interactive tools with controls, charts and graphics directly inside a conversation.
Heavy-lift drone evacuates wounded Ukrainian soldier from frontline kill zone
A Ukrainian soldier was flown from a heavily monitored frontline area in Kharkiv region by a purpose-built cargo drone after ground evacuation attempts failed.
Badische Zeitung Offers Daily Digital Puzzles Including Wordle and Sudoku
The German newspaper Badische Zeitung offers readers a daily selection of digital puzzles, including Sudoku, crossword puzzles, and the popular word game Wordle. The platform provides new challenges across three difficulty levels for Sudoku players and allows users to compare results with friends in Wordle. A special digital edition featuring children's content is published every Sunday.
Modern Warfare 4 Composer Reveals First-Ever Dedicated Multiplayer Score
Jason Graves, composer for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, has confirmed the title includes the series' first fully composed music score specifically designed for its multiplayer mode. In an interview with TechRadar Gaming, Graves explained that this approach marks a departure from industry norms where online components are often secondary to the campaign.
Elon Musk jokes about moving businesses to space after US midterms
Elon Musk has thrown shade after the huge Democrat win in the US midterm elections, having backed the Republicans. Texas, where SpaceX and Tesla’s headquarters are based, was one of the most highly contested seats in the race.
Innodata Reports Record Third Quarter 2026 Results
Revenue Up 53% Year-Over-Year, Beats Consensus by 15%Adjusted EBITDA of $17.7 Million, Beats Consensus by 15%Raises Full-Year 2026 Revenue Growth Guidance to ~42% or More, Up From ~40% or More
MicroVision and LAKE FUSION Technologies Sign Multi-Year Strategic Partnership Agreement for IRIS(TM) Lidar Sensors
Partnership progresses from initial testing to commercial deployment, bringing MicroVision's long-range lidar technology to LFT's advanced airborne situational-awareness solutions
New EuroFinance Study, Sponsored by TIS, Puts Treasury at the Center of Cybersecurity
The EuroFinance Deep Dive report explores the growing impact of cyber incidents on treasury operations and why building operational resilience is essential to protecting cash visibility, payments, and liquidity.