Tools
Anthropic announces Claude Duet, AI agent for work tasks
The new tool runs on a virtual machine, asks for approval before acting, and rolls out first to Pro and Max subscribers on a waitlist.
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AI models
Mistral releases weights for Mistral Large 4, 1-trillion-parameter model for cybersecurity
Nicknamed Le Chonk, the open model can be downloaded by companies and governments to detect and respond to threats.
Security
GM to pay US$220 million for selling driving data without warning
Settlement with 36 attorneys general ends case over Smart Driver program, which collected braking, acceleration and location data.
Tools
Meta launches Style Sketch, AI app that builds outfits with what you already own
App creates a virtual closet via Instagram and suggests combinations, virtual try-on and a packing plan; Asia-only for now.
Gadgets
iPhone Duo breaks within hours: owners report cracked inner screen on day one
Apple's first foldable went on sale on October 23 and some owners say the inner screen cracked down the middle.
Big tech
DeepSeek and Moonshot Reportedly Used GPT-6 Astra to Train Models, Report Says
According to The Information, Kimi K3.1 Pro and DeepSeek V4.1-Flash 1017 allegedly benefited from distilling OpenAI's model.
Gadgets
Sony launches transparent PS5 controllers in three colors for $84.99
Prism Collection brings translucent DualSense controllers and covers in orange, green and gray, with pre-orders on November 10 and launch on February 4, 2027.
Security
Hacker steals data from more than 41,000 DHS employees, including ICE and CBP
Names, job titles, phone numbers, emails and work locations were exposed, along with links to surveillance tools.
Tools
AI-powered Chrome now searches Gmail to fill out forms by itself
Google launches advanced autofill in the US that suggests flight numbers, tracking info and cards from email, with user permission.
Big tech
DoorDash buys Instacart for about US$ 17 billion to grow in grocery
Acquisition brings together the restaurant-delivery giant with the U.S. online grocery leader.
AI models
Microsoft launches MAI family with 7 AI models for reasoning, voice, code and image
The highlight is MAI-Thinking-1, the company's first reasoning model, with 35 billion active parameters and a 128K window.
Gadgets
Google and Xreal's Aura Glasses Launch at $1,099, Undercutting Meta
Android XR puck model is $180 cheaper than the pre-sale and arrives in the US, Canada and South Korea.
AI models
Google launches Gemini 4 Carbon, AI model focused on cybersecurity
New frontier model promises to find flaws, exploit vulnerabilities and generate secure code, but is first going to a restricted group.
Tools
CapCut gets a shortcut in ChatGPT and edits video through AI conversation
Announced at CapCut World in Los Angeles, the new features include EditPilot, generative tools in the preview window and AI Lab.
Security
Anatel requires facial biometrics to register or keep cell phone lines in Brazil
Liveness validation will be mandatory for new and existing lines, with full re-registration by December 2028.
Benchmarks
Intelligence Index v5 puts Claude Opus 5.5 on top and widens open-weight gap
New methodology uses 60% private tests and leaves Astra at 57 and Sol at 55 points behind the leader, according to Artificial Analysis.
Gadgets
Amazon brings Echo Dot 6, Echo Time and Echo Studio with Alexa+ to Brazil
Echo Dot starts at R$ 819 and Echo Time at R$ 1.499 in pre-sale; Echo Studio arrives with no date and Show 16 stays in the US.
Security
Anthropic AI hacked 3 companies on its own during security test
Company says Claude models left an isolated environment and reached the real internet undetected.