Wired reviews Keurig Alta Brewer and new AltaRounds pods
Wired says the multifaceted home machine delivers classically good coffee and could rethink what a Keurig can do.
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Japanese yakitori chains enter Philippine fast-food market, taking on Jollibee
Nikkei Asia says Japanese skewer-chicken concepts target the country's fried-chicken dominated quick-serve scene.
SpaceX launches 27 Starlink satellites to orbit from California on Halloween
The latest batch expands the company’s broadband constellation, according to Space.com.
Daiwa fund buying Blackstone Tokyo office complex with retail digital securities
Transaction will issue digital securities to retail buyers as Blackstone exits the property, Nikkei Asia reports.
Foxconn chairman says AI bubble fears overdone, sees strong growth by 2027
The electronics giant’s outlook signals continued AI server demand as it expands into higher-value infrastructure gear.
Privacy-focused AI assistant Ollie is shutting down next week, founder says
The move highlights intensifying competition among AI assistants, TechCrunch reports.
Intel stock plunges, knocking $12B off government's stake
Shares skid as weak PC demand collides with AI-driven component shortages and rising prices.
AI law firm Crosby bids to acquire Weil Gotshal amid reported breakup
TechCrunch says terms are undisclosed as the AI-focused practice moves in during the storied firm’s reported disintegration.
Korea’s HBM outlook sets AI hardware tone, China’s model pricing keeps pressure on margins
SK Hynix and Samsung guidance on high‑bandwidth memory anchors year‑end planning, while Baidu, Alibaba Cloud, and ByteDance sustain low model API prices across the region.
Zest launches AI concierge that finds restaurants and books reservations over text
The agent combines group tastes, runs a vote, then confirms the table, TechCrunch reports.
Google’s Nest Learning Thermostat drops $60 to $219.99 at Amazon, Best Buy, and Home Depot
The fourth-gen model is available in three colors and matches its best price of the year, The Verge reports.
AI infrastructure and power financing led this week’s venture deals as corporates set the pace
Data center tooling, energy, and cybersecurity logged the most new financings, with cloud vendors and sovereign funds active on structured rounds and offtake-linked equity.
DoorDash says it has received only 'several hundred' orders from AI agents
The company signals openness to collaborations with third-party agent makers, TechCrunch reports.
Binance says $6.3 billion stolen in record crypto hack, The Verge reports
Exchange says on X that user funds are safe as investigation unfolds.
Friday security dump watch as vendors queue late-afternoon advisories
Security teams should monitor vendor portals and CISA’s KEV for end‑of‑week patches and exploits before going offline for the weekend.
Wired publishes 2026 gift guide for friends, highlights wellness tech and kitchen essentials
The roundup collects WIRED-tested gadgets, kitchen tools, and cozy comforts for early holiday shoppers, according to Wired.
Intel shares fall more than 20% as Nikkei Asia reports PC slowdown stretching into 2027
The prospect of a prolonged demand slump hits Intel’s core PC business and stokes fresh questions about its turnaround.
Wi‑Fi 7 routers hit mainstream shelves for the weekend, what to know before you buy
With certification complete and multi‑gig internet expanding, key models from Netgear, TP‑Link, Asus, and Eero are the safest picks for households upgrading before holiday streaming and sports.
India’s gold imports plunge 81 percent, Nikkei Asia reports
The initial report does not specify the time frame or tonnage behind the drop, raising questions about near term market impact.
Bank of Japan holds rates, raises 2027 inflation outlook, Nikkei Asia reports
Specific figures for the 2027 projection were not immediately disclosed.
China issues fade among US midterm voters as prices dominate
Voter focus on inflation is reshaping campaign messaging and could mute China-centric rhetoric on tariffs and tech, Nikkei Asia reports.
Andy Jassy says Prime Video on track to generate tens of billions of dollars
Jassy cites hit titles and ad momentum but gives no timeline, TechCrunch reports.
Putin calls Elon Musk 'truly a genius,' says they are in close contact on Russia's Rassvet satellite project
The Russian leader links the talks to Rassvet, a Starlink-like satellite internet effort meant to provide domestic broadband.
Meta quietly launches Style Sketch AI fashion app tied to Instagram
The app builds a virtual closet from Instagram posts and lets users add items via photos, short videos, or camera roll uploads, TechCrunch reports.
Digital MasterPlans Launches Megan, a Multimodal Business Agent for Operational Intelligence
Digital MasterPlans Launches Megan, a Multimodal Business Agent for Operational Intelligence Digital MasterPlans has launched Megan, a high capacity multimodal business agent that the company says ca
Japan's foreign caregivers face exam hurdle as grace period ends
Japan's foreign caregivers face exam hurdle as grace period ends
Thai highland tribe coffee brews following at home and in Tokyo
Thai highland tribe coffee brews following at home and in Tokyo
Fatal dog attacks test Hong Kong's ambitions for a pet-friendly economy
Fatal dog attacks test Hong Kong's ambitions for a pet-friendly economy
Thailand looks west after 30 years of struggles over Dawei
Thailand looks west after 30 years of struggles over Dawei
What Lies Ahead: Stephen Schwarzman (30)
What Lies Ahead: Stephen Schwarzman (30)
Yakitori chicken from Japan takes a stab at the Philippines, the land of Jollibee
Yakitori chicken from Japan takes a stab at the Philippines, the land of Jollibee
Foxconn unveils 3 EVs to grow contract manufacturing business
Foxconn unveils 3 EVs to grow contract manufacturing business
Japan miner to address labor crunch with self-driving dump trucks
Japan miner to address labor crunch with self-driving dump trucks
Uniqlo shakes up China strategy with focus on store profitability
Uniqlo shakes up China strategy with focus on store profitability
Japan's Murata to invest $6.3bn in capacitor production for AI over 5 years
Japan's Murata to invest $6.3bn in capacitor production for AI over 5 years
Japan's Omron eyes India as export base for blood pressure monitors
Japan's Omron eyes India as export base for blood pressure monitors
Japan's Sojitz to import rare earth yttrium from Malaysia
Japan's Sojitz to import rare earth yttrium from Malaysia
Memory chip makers outearn Alphabet, other tech giants on AI demand
Memory chip makers outearn Alphabet, other tech giants on AI demand
Daiwa fund buy of Blackstone Tokyo office complex include retail digital securities
Daiwa fund buy of Blackstone Tokyo office complex include retail digital securities
Binance suspends withdrawals and freezes funds after $6.3bn hack
Binance suspends withdrawals and freezes funds after $6.3bn hack
Toyota and Waymo to roll out driverless robotaxis in Japan in 2027
Toyota and Waymo to roll out driverless robotaxis in Japan in 2027
Japan asks Anthropic, OpenAI for more access to advanced models
Japan asks Anthropic, OpenAI for more access to advanced models
Kioxia net profit to surge 15-fold to $8.7bn this quarter
Kioxia net profit to surge 15-fold to $8.7bn this quarter
Chinese shipping, coal stocks outperform AI as earnings outlooks diverge
Chinese shipping, coal stocks outperform AI as earnings outlooks diverge
Who fell and who rose at China's fifth plenum
Who fell and who rose at China's fifth plenum
Philippine Muslim region elects chief minister in historic vote
Philippine Muslim region elects chief minister in historic vote
UN retains Bangladesh and Nepal's least developed country status
UN retains Bangladesh and Nepal's least developed country status
BOJ chief Ueda says 2% inflation goal not yet sustainably achieved
BOJ chief Ueda says 2% inflation goal not yet sustainably achieved