Samsung Electronics Q3 net profit rises 21% on chip sales
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Samsung Electronics reported a 21% increase in third-quarter net profit to 12.22 trillion won on October 30. The semiconductor division's record performance, driven by the AI boom, led the gains. Operating profit surged 32.5% to 12.16 trillion won, beating market expectations.
KDDI partners with Google Cloud Japan on responsible AI search
KDDI announced on October 29 an agreement with Google Cloud Japan to develop a 'responsible' AI search service that displays only content consented to by creators. The service will leverage Google's AI assistant Gemini and is set to launch in spring 2026. It aims to build a generative AI search model that respects copyrights.
Yelp launches AI assistant emphasizing user reviews
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October 29, 2025 23:45Meta denies lawsuit alleging porn downloads for AI training
October 29, 2025 22:21€360 rotating laptop serves as budget alternative to Surface Studio
October 29, 2025 22:09Japan mobility show highlights wild new EVs
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October 29, 2025 18:03Tohoku university proposes quantum network for dark matter detection
October 29, 2025 17:39Hopesalive initiative empowers 60 young women with tech skills
October 29, 2025 17:24LinkedIn plans to train AI on user profiles unless opted out
October 29, 2025 14:45Linux Foundation promotes Open Source Leadership track at OSSummit Japan
Las Vegas police unveil nation's first Cybertruck patrol fleet
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The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department unveiled a fleet of 10 Tesla Cybertrucks on October 28, 2025, marking the first fully operational use of the vehicles in U.S. law enforcement. Donated by venture capitalist Ben Horowitz and his wife Felicia, the trucks will equip each area command for critical responses. Sheriff Kevin McMahill described them as a step toward making the department the most technologically advanced in the country.
OnePlus teases Gemini AI integration for OnePlus 15
OnePlus has announced what it calls the industry's first personalized AI with Google's Gemini for the upcoming OnePlus 15 smartphone. A separate exclusive report reveals the device's global launch date, new colors, and camera features. These details emerged from statements by OnePlus Europe's chief marketing officer.
Tesla's cybercab may include steering wheel amid regulations
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Tesla's board chair Robyn Denholm indicated that the company's upcoming Cybercab robotaxi might feature a steering wheel and pedals to comply with U.S. safety regulations. This potential change contrasts with the vehicle's original design as a fully autonomous two-seater without manual controls. Production is slated for 2026, but regulatory limits could restrict deployment without such adaptations.
Adobe integrates Google AI models into Creative Cloud
Adobe has announced the integration of third-party AI models from Google into its Creative Cloud suite, expanding beyond its own Firefly technology. This partnership includes access to Gemini, Veo, and Imagen models, along with YouTube integration. The move aims to enhance creative workflows for users.
SUSE promotes booth visit on final day of NVIDIA GTC
SUSE announced the last day of their participation at NVIDIA GTC, inviting attendees to booth #622. The company encouraged discussions on SUSE AI, innovative solutions, and the future of AI. Visitors were urged to connect with experts for questions and insights.
Microsoft azure outage disrupts cloud services worldwide
Microsoft's Azure cloud platform experienced a major outage on October 29, 2025, affecting services like Microsoft 365, Xbox, and Minecraft starting around noon Eastern time. The company attributed the disruption to an inadvertent configuration change. This incident marks the second significant cloud failure in less than two weeks, underscoring vulnerabilities in the digital infrastructure.
Samsung partners with Starlink for AI 6G satellite modems
Samsung has joined forces with Elon Musk's Starlink in an ambitious 6G experiment. The collaboration aims to transform orbiting satellites into high-speed global routers. An Exynos modem will use onboard AI to predict satellite movements.
New data shows 90% of Windows games compatible with Linux
Recent community data indicates that nearly 90% of Windows games now run on Linux thanks to Valve's Proton tool. This milestone highlights years of innovation but faces challenges from anti-cheat software in multiplayer titles. As Windows 10 support ends soon, Linux gains traction among gamers.