Tech Updates

In the semiconductor sector, the ongoing US-China conflict is fueling a boom in chip stocks, while Samsung reportedly plans to exclusively use Qualcomm chips in its upcoming Galaxy S25. In artificial intelligence news, Israel has launched IBEX, its first AI-focused investment bank, and Scopio Labs has received FDA clearance for its AI platform for rapid bone marrow cancer detection. Additionally, a new biotech accelerator by Teva and JVP has selected its first four startups. In security news, US authorities have seized cryptocurrency used by Hamas for fundraising.https://www.calcalist.co.il/calcalistech/article/h1e6u7qxzehttps://www.calcalist.co.il/calcalistech/article/hkab4cke11xhttps://www.calcalist.co.il/calcalistech/article/skakkwcgzxhttps://www.calcalist.co.il/calcalistech/article/bkiteg9gzghttps://www.calcalist.co.il/calcalistech/article/bkv4fzcxwlhttps://www.calcalist.co.il/calcalistech/article/skxbjr9xbx

Microsoft's CEO Satya Nadella promises a "completely new" company with a vision for an AI-powered PC featuring Windows Copilot. This includes integrating Copilot chat into its Office suite and launching Microsoft Agent to give businesses more security control. Google is laying off dozens in Israel amid global cuts and has updated its Calendar to schedule tasks as time blocks, while CEO Sundar Pichai warns of "irrationality" in the AI investment boom. In Israel, the 'Iron Beam' laser air defense system has been successfully tested. The country's tech sector also saw major acquisitions, with Sanofi buying biotech firm Biond Biologics for over $1 billion for a cancer drug, and Intel acquiring startup Granulate for $650 million.https://www.calcalist.co.il/calcalistech/article/s1xd7foxbxhttps://www.calcalist.co.il/calcalistech/article/byvr8jdxwxhttps://www.theverge.com/news/822492/google-calendar-tasks-busy-time-blockhttps://the-decoder.com/microsoft-ceo-satya-nadella-promises-a-completely-new-microsofthttps://www.calcalist.co.il/calcalistech/article/rj08g5ygwxhttps://www.calcalist.co.il/calcalistech/article/s1tkuqylwxhttps://www.theverge.com/report/822443/microsoft-windows-copilot-vision-ai-assistant-pc-voice-controls-impressionshttps://arstechnica.com/ai/2025/11/googles-sundar-pichai-warns-of-irrationality-in-trillion-dollar-ai-investment-boomhttps://www.theverge.com/news/822789/microsoft-copilot-chat-outlook-word-excel-powerpointhttps://www.theverge.com/news/822035/microsoft-agent-365-businesses-control-security

Microsoft to Integrate AI Agents into Windows 11 Taskbarhttps://www.theverge.com/news/821948/microsoft-windows-11-ai-agents-taskbar-integration

In AI news, Jeff Bezos is funding the startup 'Project Prometheus,' while OpenAI's Sam Altman celebrated ChatGPT's mastery of em dash formatting. The Israeli tech sector is experiencing a mix of major deals and challenges. On the investment front, India is investing $1.25 billion in chipmaker Tower Semiconductor, and Ansys acquired startup Zemaro for hundreds of millions. Additionally, defense company Rafael secured a $100 million deal with the Czech Republic, Taboola's founder invested $3.5 million in the startup Keep, and a new accelerator called 'Next' launched in partnership with Google. Concurrently, the industry faces challenges as Wix lays off 370 employees and cyber firm Nemesis is suspected of selling spyware, amid reports of a global smear campaign.https://arstechnica.com/ai/2025/11/forget-agi-sam-altman-celebrates-chatgpt-finally-following-em-dash-formatting-ruleshttps://www.calcalist.co.il/calcalistech/article/sj00fsbpxwghttps://www.calcalist.co.il/calcalistech/article/ry6rzuwgblhttps://www.calcalist.co.il/calcalistech/article/rk4zvvdeblhttps://www.calcalist.co.il/calcalistech/article/hkhrpu00gbghttps://www.calcalist.co.il/calcalistech/article/ry2kjo00ezehttps://www.calcalist.co.il/calcalistech/article/syd11qkoewehttps://www.theverge.com/news/821943/jeff-bezos-project-prometheus-co-ceo-funding-ai-startuphttps://www.calcalist.co.il/calcalistech/article/bjthraulwehttps://www.calcalist.co.il/calcalistech/article/rjfzfadewe

How to measure AI developer productivity in 2025 | Nicole Forsgrenhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SWcDfPVTizQ

OpenAI has detailed new features for its GPT-5.1 update. Google is acquiring Israeli AI code-testing startup Codium for $80-100 million and will also begin verifying developers for Android sideloading. Nvidia's strong momentum is set to continue, with demand expected to exceed supply until 2025. Liora Ofer, chair of Melisron, discussed the company's expansion while navigating Israel's judicial overhaul. Additionally, TheMarker released its premium TechNation outlook for 2025.https://htmag.co.il/openai-gpt-5-1-update-new-features.htmlhttps://www.calcalist.co.il/calcalistech/article/bkazfdqx11lhttps://www.theverge.com/news/819835/google-android-sideloading-experienced-users-developer-verificationhttps://www.calcalist.co.il/calcalistech/article/rjto7z7lblhttps://www.themarker.com/wallstreet/2025-11-13/ty-article/.premium/0000019a-688e-d570-a5da-eece35530000?utm_source=App_Share&utm_medium=iOS_Nativehttps://www.themarker.com/technation/2025-11-03/ty-article/.premium/0000019a-48f7-dd4d-a9bb-79f7c7b20000?utm_source=App_Share&utm_medium=iOS_Native

In cybersecurity, Israeli startup Wiz has emerged from stealth with a $6 billion valuation, while the country's Cyber Directorate warns of widespread Iranian cyberattacks. Defense company Elbit secured a $150 million contract for fighter jet training centers in the Asia-Pacific. In health-tech, Ibex Medical Analytics raised $55 million for its AI cancer diagnosis technology, and a study found a gout drug significantly reduces chromosomal defects in pre-IVF embryos. In consumer tech, Samsung is integrating AI into the Galaxy S24 to boost sales, and Waymo is expanding its robotaxi service to highways in California and Arizona. A report on Israel's tech sector highlights a trend of employees prioritizing purpose over salary.https://www.calcalist.co.il/calcalistech/article/byr8muex11lhttps://www.calcalist.co.il/calcalistech/article/hkbtcezgzlhttps://www.themarker.com/technation/2025-11-11/ty-article/.highlight/0000019a-7203-d117-a5be-f687cf6c0000?utm_source=App_Share&utm_medium=iOS_Nativehttps://www.themarker.com/technation/2025-11-11/ty-article/.highlight/0000019a-729a-db1e-a1df-f7faaff70000?utm_source=App_Share&utm_medium=iOS_Nativehttps://www.themarker.com/technation/2025-11-10/ty-article/.premium/0000019a-6d0f-dd82-a59a-fddfc28d0000?utm_source=App_Share&utm_medium=iOS_Nativehttps://www.calcalist.co.il/calcalistech/article/hyuhcjwlzlhttps://www.calcalist.co.il/calcalistech/article/rkxwnabg11lhttps://www.calcalist.co.il/calcalistech/article/b1dgq1mxblhttps://www.calcalist.co.il/calcalistech/article/syj00zqfe11xhttps://www.theverge.com/news/818552/waymo-highway-california-arizona-robotaxi-challenge

Google is integrating its Gemini AI into more products, replacing Google Assistant in Maps and rolling it out to Google TV. In other AI news, Nvidia is acquiring Israeli AI startup Run:ai for approximately $700 million, while OpenAI plans to pay Israelis for photos and videos to train its models. A survey reveals that managers admit to bias, rewarding in-office employees with higher pay. In a scientific breakthrough, Israeli scientists have separated two single silver atoms for the first time. Additionally, Calcalist has published its 2023 list of the most influential people in Israeli high-tech.https://arstechnica.com/google/2025/11/so-long-assistant-gemini-is-taking-over-google-mapshttps://www.calcalist.co.il/calcalistech/article/hjxuakyjzlhttps://www.calcalist.co.il/calcalistech/article/byptkek111ehttps://www.calcalist.co.il/calcalistech/article/hkinrsuywghttps://www.calcalist.co.il/calcalistech/article/skt006lck11lhttps://www.calcalist.co.il/calcalistech/article/bkiq11i1gzlhttps://www.theverge.com/news/817831/gemini-for-tv-google-tv-streamer-roll-out

From Words to Worlds: Spatial Intelligencehttps://drfeifei.substack.com/p/from-words-to-worlds-spatial-intelligence

The LLM Learning Loophttps://martinfowler.com/articles/llm-learning-loop.html

Intel is laying off 12,000 employees, representing 11% of its workforce. Apple is considering using its A-series chips for cheaper MacBooks. Nvidia and Microsoft are investing in Cognition AI, creator of the AI software engineer "Devin," while the Microsoft-owned LinkedIn faces issues with antisemitism and pro-terror content. Amazon plans to launch a robotics-powered fulfillment center in Israel. The Israeli industry is bracing for a potential 20% contraction and 30,000 layoffs, as the government also mulls revoking tax exemptions for startup investors. Additionally, there is a report on the collapse of DAO organizations.https://www.themarker.com/technation/2025-11-04/ty-article/.highlight/0000019a-4f06-d5d0-a59f-6f6f0c610000?utm_source=App_Share&utm_medium=iOS_Nativehttps://www.themarker.com/technation/2025-11-04/ty-article/.highlight/0000019a-4e6a-dda1-a99e-cffe70cc0000?utm_source=App_Share&utm_medium=iOS_Nativehttps://www.themarker.com/technation/2025-11-03/ty-article/.highlight/0000019a-4a66-dd6e-a7db-5fe7b6990000?utm_source=App_Share&utm_medium=iOS_Nativehttps://www.themarker.com/markets/2025-11-04/ty-article/.highlight/0000019a-4af1-d298-a7db-fafb00a90000?utm_source=App_Share&utm_medium=iOS_Nativehttps://www.calcalist.co.il/calcalistech/article/hyak11dvj11ehttps://www.theverge.com/news/813391/apple-mac-laptop-iphone-a-series-chip-macbook-cheaperhttps://www.calcalist.co.il/calcalistech/article/hjcblwwjzxhttps://www.calcalist.co.il/calcalistech/article/hj99pswyzlhttps://www.calcalist.co.il/calcalistech/article/byzstx00111xhttps://www.calcalist.co.il/calcalistech/article/s111zkdvk11g

Ilya Sutskever is opening a Safe Superintelligence R&D center in Tel Aviv, while Intel has awarded $250,000 grants to startups in AI, quantum computing, and anti-aging. In contrast, the tech industry is experiencing widespread layoffs: IoT startup Wiliot is cutting 15% of its staff, U.S. Bank is closing its Israel development center and laying off 100 employees, and major companies like Amazon and Tesla are laying off thousands. An analysis of the AI industry examines the hype and potential for a bubble. A LeumiTech report suggests that the investment slowdown in Israeli high-tech is less severe than the global trend. Separately, Apple has released updates for iOS and macOS featuring new "Liquid Glass" controls.https://www.calcalist.co.il/calcalistech/article/hyhshjvyzlhttps://www.calcalist.co.il/calcalistech/article/syjljre1behttps://www.calcalist.co.il/calcalistech/article/hjofqcekbxhttps://www.calcalist.co.il/calcalistech/article/r111liku1blhttps://www.calcalist.co.il/calcalistech/article/hklxhl8j11lhttps://www.theverge.com/ai-artificial-intelligence/812455/ai-industry-earnings-bubble-fomo-hypehttps://www.calcalist.co.il/calcalistech/article/by4qmnlkbxhttps://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2025/11/apple-releases-ios-26-1-macos-26-1-other-updates-with-liquid-glass-controls-and-more

The Israeli tech sector sees mixed activity, with SanDisk acquiring startup Imagn' for $30-40 million and SolCold developing a new UV sensor, while overall tech funding plunged 56% in 2023 to a four-year low. In the AI space, Apple's Tim Cook detailed the new 'Apple Intelligence' integrations, while Meta's AI faces criticism for bias, reportedly refusing to generate images of Jews and describing terrorists as "freedom fighters." Meanwhile, TheMarker published a report on Wall Street and a TechNation forecast for October 2025.https://www.calcalist.co.il/calcalistech/article/r1f00e00j111lhttps://www.calcalist.co.il/calcalistech/article/sy11xpujk11ghttps://www.themarker.com/technation/2025-10-30/ty-article/.premium/0000019a-3597-ddf1-a1db-fdffa8830000?utm_source=App_Share&utm_medium=iOS_Nativehttps://www.themarker.com/wallstreet/2025-10-30/ty-article/.premium/0000019a-3438-d36c-a3bf-b47d9cbd0000?utm_source=App_Share&utm_medium=iOS_Nativehttps://www.themarker.com/technation/2025-10-29/ty-article/.highlight/0000019a-30da-d36c-a3bf-b4df97e50000?utm_source=App_Share&utm_medium=iOS_Nativehttps://www.calcalist.co.il/calcalistech/article/syt00at1kblhttps://www.theverge.com/news/810735/tim-cook-ai-apple-intelligence-integrations

OpenAI is updating ChatGPT with company-specific knowledge, while Microsoft is overhauling Outlook with AI and adding new features to Notepad. YouTube is also leveraging AI, adding video upscaling to its TV app. The AI boom has driven Nvidia's valuation to a record $5 trillion, with its CEO dismissing bubble concerns. In medical research, Israeli scientists are using AI to predict epilepsy post-stroke. In other news, SAP has acquired Israeli startup Gigya for $350 million, and Israel is reportedly in talks with Elon Musk to deploy Starlink in Gaza.https://www.theverge.com/news/806046/openai-chatgpt-company-knowledge-updatehttps://www.calcalist.co.il/calcalistech/article/hygk5vralehttps://www.calcalist.co.il/calcalistech/article/hjrnvxaclehttps://www.theverge.com/tech/806162/microsoft-outlook-ai-overhaul-notepadhttps://www.calcalist.co.il/calcalistech/article/rkr200x00xehttps://arstechnica.com/ai/2025/10/nvidia-hits-record-5-trillion-mark-as-ceo-dismisses-ai-bubble-concernshttps://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2025/10/tv-focused-youtube-update-brings-ai-upscaling-shopping-qr-codes

Beyond Vibe Coding with Addy Osmanihttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dHIppEqwi0g

Adobe is expanding its AI capabilities, with its Firefly AI now able to generate soundtracks and speech. The company is also adding a beta AI assistant with prompt editing to Adobe Express and unveiling new AI features for Photoshop, Lightroom, and Premiere Pro.Microsoft and its partners are deepening their AI integration. Microsoft launched an AI-powered Copilot mode in the Edge browser. A new agreement with OpenAI establishes an expert panel to determine the arrival of AGI. Additionally, Microsoft-owned GitHub is launching a new AI coding agent that uses models from both OpenAI and Anthropic.Datadog is opening its first R&D center in Israel following its acquisition of Intentia.Samsung announced the Galaxy Ring, a new smart ring device focused on health tracking.Intel is set to lay off thousands of employees amid a slowdown in the PC market.In other news, a podcast episode discusses ChatGPT, the "AI Browser Wars," and a potential sale of Warner Bros. Discovery.https://www.theverge.com/news/807809/adobe-firefly-ai-audio-generate-soundtrack-speechhttps://www.calcalist.co.il/calcalistech/article/rkyoer30gehttps://www.theverge.com/podcast/806031/chatgpt-atlas-ai-browser-wars-vergecast-warner-bros-discovery-salehttps://www.theverge.com/news/805833/microsoft-edge-copilot-mode-ai-launchhttps://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2025/10/expert-panel-will-determine-agi-arrival-in-new-microsoft-openai-agreementhttps://www.theverge.com/news/808032/github-ai-agent-hq-coding-openai-anthropichttps://www.calcalist.co.il/calcalistech/article/skolcctcxghttps://www.theverge.com/news/807802/adobe-express-ai-assistant-prompt-editing-beta-max-2025https://www.calcalist.co.il/calcalistech/article/i74asa8kuhttps://www.theverge.com/news/807811/adobe-photoshop-lightroom-premiere-pro-ai-max-2025

OpenAI has detailed updates for its ChatGPT and Atlas projects, with Atlas positioned as a competitor to Google Search. The company has also acquired the team that created Apple's Shortcuts app.YouTube is introducing a new AI tool designed to detect deepfakes and AI-generated likenesses.Industrial AI startup Cyp-I has raised $20 million in a funding round led by MoreTech.Perplexity AI has launched Comet Plus, a service aiming to deliver premium journalism in the AI era.A review is available for the new M5 MacBook Pro, which features fifth-generation Apple Silicon. Additionally, new iOS and macOS betas introduce a "Tinted Toggle" feature to adjust the "Liquid Glass" visual effect.Netflix plans to launch interactive games and experiences that will incorporate real-time voting.https://www.theverge.com/news/805160/openai-chatgpt-atlas-updateshttps://www.theverge.com/news/803818/youtube-ai-likeness-detection-deepfakehttps://www.calcalist.co.il/calcalistech/article/sjvbwsragehttps://www.theverge.com/ai-artificial-intelligence/804931/openai-chatgpt-atlas-hands-on-google-searchhttps://www.storyboard18.com/digital/perplexity-ai-launches-comet-plus-aims-to-deliver-premium-journalism-in-ai-era-81932.htmhttps://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2025/10/m5-macbook-pro-review-fifth-generation-apple-silicon-in-a-familiar-wrapperhttps://www.theverge.com/news/803097/netflix-games-interactive-experiences-real-time-voting-q3-2025-earningshttps://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2025/10/new-ios-and-macos-betas-add-tinted-toggle-to-tone-down-liquid-glasshttps://arstechnica.com/ai/2025/10/openai-acquires-the-team-that-made-apples-shortcuts

CyberArk is set to acquire cloud security firm Venafi for $1.54 billion. In other news, an analysis suggests Nvidia's market dominance is more significant than its valuation, the Arabian Peninsula is emerging as a gaming powerhouse, and Israel is launching a NIS 1.5 billion fund for semiconductor chip development. Intel's Moovit has been named the official transit app for the Paris 2024 Olympics. In AI developments, Microsoft is updating its Copilot with a '90s-style animated assistant, a 'Real Talk' mode, and group chat capabilities. Anthropic is giving its Claude AI a memory upgrade for all subscribers, and Amazon has introduced an AI shopping tool called "Help Me Decide." Finally, a commentary explores Hollywood's misguided fascination with microdramas.https://www.calcalist.co.il/calcalistech/article/bksnkmkagehttps://www.calcalist.co.il/calcalistech/article/rjx0qzh6glhttps://www.calcalist.co.il/calcalistech/article/syjyba2txxhttps://www.calcalist.co.il/calcalistech/article/hkjcxuiaeehttps://www.calcalist.co.il/calcalistech/article/rjen0000irelhttps://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2025/10/microsoft-makes-copilot-human-centered-with-a-90s-style-animated-assistanthttps://www.theverge.com/news/804124/anthropic-claude-ai-memory-upgrade-all-subscribershttps://www.theverge.com/news/804122/microsoft-copilot-real-talk-mode-group-chats-featureshttps://www.theverge.com/column/805250/hollywood-is-in-love-with-microdramas-for-all-the-wrong-reasonshttps://www.theverge.com/news/805348/amazon-ai-shopping-help-me-decide

Andrej Karpathy – “We’re summoning ghosts, not building animals”https://youtube.com/watch?v=lXUZvyajciY&si=mG61GQYsF0J1d7xm

AI-powered features begin creeping deeper into the bedrock of Windows 11 - Ars Technicahttps://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2025/10/microsofts-vision-for-ai-pcs-looks-a-lot-like-another-crack-at-cortana

Yes, everything online sucks now—but it doesn’t have tohttps://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2025/10/yes-everything-online-sucks-now-but-it-doesnt-have-to

Why world models are the next big thing in AI | The Vergehttps://www.theverge.com/column/801370/ai-world-models-general-intuition-medal

Microsoft wants you to talk to your PC and let AI control it | The Verge

LLMs and the Lessons We Still Haven't Learnedhttps://www.jampa.dev/p/llms-and-the-lessons-we-still-havent

Beyond the AI Hype: Guido van Rossum on Python’s Philosophy, Simplicity, and the Future of Programming.https://www.odbms.org/blog/2025/10/beyond-the-ai-hype-guido-van-rossum-on-pythons-philosophy-simplicity-and-the-future-of-programming

Microsoft's Copilot on Windows has been updated, enabling it to create Office documents and connect to Gmail. OpenAI is reportedly working to reduce political bias in ChatGPT while also facing allegations of sending police to the home of an AI regulation advocate. In other news, Hollywood is struggling to determine its strategy for AI, and a researcher who previously declined a $1.5 billion offer from Mark Zuckerberg now has regrets.https://www.theverge.com/news/798098/microsoft-copilot-windows-create-documents-outlook-gmail-connectionhttps://www.theverge.com/news/798388/openai-chatgpt-political-bias-evalhttps://www.theverge.com/news/798523/openai-ai-regulation-advocates-subpoenas-policehttps://www.theverge.com/ai-artificial-intelligence/798496/hollywood-openai-training-netflix-paramount-warnerhttps://www.calcalist.co.il/calcalistech/article/hyzquautgxhttps://www.theverge.com/news/798098/microsoft-copilot-windows-create-documents-outlook-gmail-connection

How I influence tech company politics as a staff software engineerhttps://www.seangoedecke.com/how-to-influence-politics/?utm_source=hackernewsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_term=working

Unpacking the Announcements from OpenAI's DevDayhttps://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/scl/fi/2quydlx20ei26p11bqq5g/content_to_share-8.txt?rlkey=q2kjv6ctuegvoe87gp3op6llz&dl=1

Google's ad-tech practices are reportedly harming independent websites, while Sony is teasing new GPU technology for its next PlayStation and Apple is launching the first live, immersive sports experience for the Vision Pro. In business news, NeuroBlade's development team is set to join Amazon Annapurna, and control of NSO Group is expected to transfer to producer Robert Simonds. A comment from Sam Altman caused a 7.4% jump in Figma's stock. In acquisitions and funding, Panthera has acquired DevOcean for automated cyber risk removal, and the elderly care startup Sensi.AI has raised $45 million. On the security front, a new report finds that AI models can acquire backdoors from a very small number of malicious documents.https://www.theverge.com/tech/790711/google-doj-ad-tech-remedies-wikihow-open-webhttps://www.calcalist.co.il/calcalistech/article/hjjtcqzagxhttps://www.theverge.com/news/797640/sony-ps6-handheld-gpu-ray-path-tracing-amd-radiance-coreshttps://www.calcalist.co.il/calcalistech/article/skqytwbaexhttps://www.calcalist.co.il/calcalistech/article/skmwotr6eghttps://www.theverge.com/news/797970/apple-vision-pro-immersive-nba-lakers-gameshttps://arstechnica.com/ai/2025/10/ai-models-can-acquire-backdoors-from-surprisingly-few-malicious-documentshttps://www.calcalist.co.il/calcalistech/article/hkvnjwhpxehttps://www.calcalist.co.il/calcalistech/article/hk00w1mbagl

Meta wants its metaverse everywhere | The Vergehttps://www.theverge.com/column/797624/meta-metaverse-horizon-worlds-mobile-vr-social

Microsoft is moving GitHub over to Azure servers | The Vergehttps://www.theverge.com/tech/796119/microsoft-github-azure-migration-move-notepad

The Rise of the Nonsense Jobhttps://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/scl/fi/9xsu9lf1osus7uhft9lmv/content_to_share-7.txt?rlkey=divtyym9xlzj8xkrb0u7c3tpg&dl=1

The good, the bad, and the future of AI agentshttps://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/95nf2q3h444prlro6z090/The-good-the-bad-and-the-future-of-AI-agents.txt?rlkey=i7wlwvux7r4v5nqu4twysqu58&e=1&dl=0

Satellite communications startup Comcrit has raised $29 million. Aidoc's AI system for CT scans has received "breakthrough medical device" status from the FDA. Microsoft's 2025 update for Windows 11 is now available, while Apple has released iOS 26.0.1 and macOS 26.0.1 updates to fix bugs. In other news, Ido Gino raised $12.5 million for a new startup, and OpenAI's Sora 2 now allows users to insert themselves into AI-generated videos with sound.https://www.calcalist.co.il/calcalistech/article/h1buomkhxghttps://www.calcalist.co.il/calcalistech/article/hk4r7xfhxehttps://www.theverge.com/news/788167/microsoft-windows-11-version-25h2-download-instahttps://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2025/09/ios-26-0-1-macos-26-0-1-updates-fix-install-bugs-new-phone-problems-and-morehttps://www.calcalist.co.il/calcalistech/article/s1a8p2h3lxhttps://arstechnica.com/ai/2025/10/openais-sora-2-lets-users-insert-themselves-into-ai-videos-with-sound

DeepSeek tests “sparse attention” to slash AI processing costs - Ars Technicahttps://arstechnica.com/ai/2025/09/deepseek-tests-sparse-attention-to-slash-ai-processing-costs

Intel and AMD trusted enclaves, the backbone of network security, fall to physical attacks - Ars Technicahttps://arstechnica.com/security/2025/09/intel-and-amd-trusted-enclaves-the-backbone-of-network-security-fall-to-physical-attacks

The high-tech sector experienced a contradictory quarter, with investments declining while large acquisitions reached record highs. Amid predictions of an "AI bubble" bursting, several companies are launching new AI-powered products. Google is updating its AI image search to be more conversational for shopping, and ChatGPT is integrating direct purchasing capabilities. Additionally, Opera has launched a subscription-based AI browser, and the company Nothing is developing what it terms an "AI OS."https://www.calcalist.co.il/calcalistech/article/bje9z7dneehttps://www.calcalist.co.il/calcalistech/article/hjdhi1t2exhttps://www.calcalist.co.il/calcalistech/article/hkzjbg002gxhttps://www.theverge.com/news/788180/google-ai-mode-visual-search-shopping-updatehttps://www.theverge.com/news/788242/nothing-ai-os-essential-apps-playgroundhttps://www.theverge.com/news/787707/opera-neon-ai-browser-launch-monthly-cost

Anthropic says its new AI model “maintained focus” for 30 hours on multistep tasks - Ars Technicahttps://arstechnica.com/ai/2025/09/anthropic-says-its-new-ai-model-maintained-focus-for-30-hours-on-multistep-tasks

Apple's new iPhone Air is reviewed as an appealing device where small changes make a big impact, while the iPhone 17 is seen as a more conventional but solid update. In other news, Ford's CEO is reportedly unimpressed with the new Apple CarPlay Ultra.Microsoft is enhancing its Microsoft 365 applications by integrating AI models from Anthropic, a competitor to OpenAI.Google is developing an Android for PC version that Qualcomm's CEO described as "incredible" after seeing it.The software development startup Flox has raised $25 million in funding to simplify its field.Amazon's updated Alexa AI assistant is smarter but continues to face some struggles.https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2025/09/iphone-air-review-apples-different-est-phone-in-years-is-appealing-despite-itselfhttps://www.theverge.com/news/784381/qualcomm-ceo-seen-googles-android-pc-merger-incrediblehttps://www.theverge.com/news/784392/microsoft-365-copilot-anthropic-ai-models-featurehttps://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2025/09/review-apples-injects-just-the-right-amount-of-pro-into-the-regular-iphone-17https://www.calcalist.co.il/calcalistech/article/hjdisngnexhttps://www.theverge.com/report/787171/amazon-alexa-plus-hardware-event-smart-homehttps://www.theverge.com/transportation/786376/ford-jim-farley-apple-carplay-ultra-decoder

Microsoft launches ‘vibe working’ in Excel and Word | The Vergehttps://www.theverge.com/news/787076/microsoft-office-agent-mode-office-agent-anthropic-models

Anthropic releases Claude Sonnet 4.5 in latest bid for AI agents and coding supremacy | The Vergehttps://www.theverge.com/ai-artificial-intelligence/787524/anthropic-releases-claude-sonnet-4-5-in-latest-bid-for-ai-agents-and-coding-supremacy

Reviewing iOS 26 for power users: Reminders, Preview, and more - Ars Technicahttps://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2025/09/reviewing-ios-26-for-power-users-reminders-preview-and-more

A Conversation with Julie Zhuo From Man.styhttps://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/gd84i2wxmpdsk4zb4ozmh/A-Conversation-with-Julie-Zhuo-From-Man.sty?rlkey=k57ng40utwr6lcx3c7dmqbz43&e=1&dl=0

Executive Summary: The Central Thesishttps://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/7t6l4t6evl1uc5yg8x5br/Executive-Summary-The-Central-Thesis.md?rlkey=u7esd4f08scqdjai2njf4tppc&dl=0

An In-Depth Analysis of Devin - The AI So.styhttps://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/ykw9emgyyc8bq193fat0t/An-In-Depth-Analysis-of-Devin-The-AI-So.sty?rlkey=btj6hybxi20wvryk08b0ts7f6&e=1&dl=0

The Hidden Algorithms Powering Your Coding Assistanthttps://diamantai.substack.com/p/the-hidden-algorithms-powering-your?utm_source=post-email-title&publication_id=3009345&post_id=163468014&utm_campaign=email-post-title&isFreemail=true&r=4eb6og&triedRedirect=true

Executive Summary: The Central Thesis.mdhttps://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/7t6l4t6evl1uc5yg8x5br/Executive-Summary-The-Central-Thesis.md?rlkey=u7esd4f08scqdjai2njf4tppc&e=1&dl=0

Microsoft’s AI CEO on the future of the browser | The Vergehttps://www.theverge.com/tech/783795/microsoft-ai-ceo-mustafa-suleyman-future-of-browser-interview-notepad

With AI chatbots, Big Tech is moving fast and breaking people - Ars Technicahttps://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2025/08/with-ai-chatbots-big-tech-is-moving-fast-and-breaking-people

How we built our multi-agent research systemhttps://www.anthropic.com/engineering/multi-agent-research-system