TECHNOLOGY

AI tools are making customer and business decisions, but companies must define their authority, monitor their behaviour and ensure a named person can review and reverse serious mistakes.

Early reviews suggest Apple's OLED iPad mini eliminates the uneven "jelly scrolling" seen on earlier models, but its 60Hz refresh rate remains a noticeable limitation.

Motorola has launched the $1,599 Signature 27 in the US, featuring Qualcomm's latest flagship chip, a 7,000mAh battery, 200MP telephoto camera and seven years of OS updates.

Apple's latest iPad mini introduces an OLED display, slimmer design, IP67 protection and an A20 Pro chip, while reviewers praise its performance but criticise the higher price.

The US midterm elections strengthened opposition to data centre expansion, boosted calls for AI regulation and prompted investors and technology companies to reassess the industry's political risks.

Spectrum customers in Bakersfield and several other states reported internet and television disruptions Tuesday, while outage trackers cautioned that user submissions do not measure the total impact.

Apple's redesigned iPad mini goes on sale on 6 November with an OLED display, A20 Pro chip, water resistance, improved cameras and storage options up to 512GB.

T-Mobile's T-Fiber service saw another surge in user-reported problems after several days of disruptions, though the scale, cause and resolution of the latest issues remained unclear.

Raspberry Pi has raised the price of its 16GB Raspberry Pi 5 to $385, citing shortages of high-density memory chips linked to surging AI demand.

Dell's XPS Googlebook combines a lightweight premium design, strong Snapdragon performance and Android integration, but reviewers found buggy software and battery life well below company claims.

An investigation found a network of more than 400 apps and websites disguised as ordinary AI tools secretly offered explicit and violent deepfake features before major platforms intervened.

Google has previewed a persistent status bar for Wear OS watches in a developer emulator, giving users easier access to the time and system indicators inside apps.

Hidden code in Apple's latest HomeView software reportedly describes security camera features, including motion alerts, live streaming and recording, though Apple has not confirmed a release.

Anthropic has added a hidden Claude Code restriction against recreating existing games, prompting reports of refusals involving commissioned projects and questions about how authorised work will be assessed.

Elon Musk says xAI's Grok Bot became too expensive to operate relative to revenue, after subscribers reported unexpectedly early weekly usage limits and questioned whether allocations had been reduced.

ChatGPT currently leads major AI image-generation rankings, while Gemini offers strong value, Grok focuses on cinematic visuals and Claude provides diagrams and code-based graphics instead.

Reports of cracked inner screens are increasing on Apple's first foldable iPhone, while teardowns highlight possible hinge problems and Apple offers replacements to affected owners.

US wireless carriers are offering substantial iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max discounts, but shoppers should compare trade-in rules, plan costs and long-term bill-credit commitments.

Apple has issued internal repair guidance after reports of cracked inner displays on its $1,999 iPhone Duo, with affected owners eligible for replacement despite no public recall.

Amazon has unveiled five Alexa-powered devices, led by its first photo frame and redesigned Echo Show 16, as it expands its smart-home range amid renewed competition from Apple.

Google says Android 17 is installed on just 1% of active Android devices, while Android 16 leads with 25.4%, underscoring the platform's continuing fragmentation.

Binance is investigating an estimated $6.3 billion theft linked to North Korean hackers, as billions in assets are frozen and scrutiny intensifies over exchange security.

Apple's first touchscreen MacBook Pro starts at $2,899 in the US, while fully upgraded 14-inch and 16-inch models cost more than $14,000, driven largely by storage and memory upgrades.

Apple's first foldable iPhone performed strongly in a bend test but developed a deeper crease and suffered screen damage after sand and water exposure, adding to early durability concerns.

A small number of iPhone Duo owners have reported cracks and bright lines along the inner display. Teardowns suggest hinge stress, dust and a breakable component may be factors.

Apple says a small number of iPhone Duo foldable phones have developed cracked inner displays. Owners are being advised to contact AppleCare for replacement devices.

Amazon has announced five new and updated Alexa devices, including the Echo Time alarm clock, Alexa Photo Frame, refreshed speakers and the Echo Show 16.

Character.AI users reported loading, login and connection problems across several countries, as the AI chatbot company continues bankruptcy proceedings involving a proposed Disney-backed asset sale.

Users reported slow responses, failed logins and other problems with OpenAI services, adding to several disruptions affecting ChatGPT, Codex and developer tools over the past week.