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Researchers analyzing a Neanderthal skeleton concluded the individual likely died from a spear wound, but the remains also show evidence that the person survived for a time afterward, suggesting they received care from others. The findings, described by the study's researchers, highlight both violence and compassion within the same individual's life history.
Apple unveiled HomeView, a $299 smart home hub with facial recognition and an AI-enhanced Siri. Amazon replaced its Fire tablet line with three new Alexa-branded tablets starting at $500 that emphasize voice control and on-screen intelligence features, while Microsoft introduced an AI-chip-powered Windows laptop priced from $2,599.
Amazon has expanded pre-order discounts on the newly unveiled Apple HomeView to its Silver, Space Gray, and Rose Pink colorways, each priced at $289.99, while the Starlight model has returned to full price. Separately, Best Buy is offering pre-orders on Apple's new HomePod mini 2 with double rewards points for members, alongside other Apple deals including a $220 discount on the 1TB M5 Max Mac Studio and a $600 cut on an M5 Pro MacBook Pro.
Empirical Security founder Jay Jacobs described how one organization's vulnerability management system collapsed after September's Patch Tuesday, unable to handle the volume despite fewer than 1,000 CVEs spread across tens of millions of vulnerable assets. Industry voices say record-breaking Patch Tuesdays, emergency fixes, and AI-driven vulnerability discovery are pushing security teams toward prioritization frameworks like CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list and VulnCheck's KEV catalog rather than raw vulnerability scores.
Google is rolling out labels on YouTube Music that flag tracks created or significantly altered using generative AI, appearing on the player page with a tappable menu for more details. The system relies on a mix of Google's own detection tools, partnerships, and optional disclosures from publishers, who can mark uploads as fully, partially, or not AI-generated.
A study published in Science Advances by researchers led by Nick Graham of Lancaster University examined 28 atoll islands in the Pacific and Indian oceans, finding that intact ecosystems of seabirds, native vegetation and reef organisms help the islands grow and adapt to rising seas. Seabird guano fertilizes plants and coral, parrotfish convert dead coral into sand, and plant roots stabilize sediment, together reinforcing island growth. The researchers say eradicating invasive rats and replacing coconut plantations with native forest could give islands a better chance of keeping pace with sea-level rise expected by century's end under roughly 2°C of warming.
In a TIME interview alongside CEO John Ternus, Apple SVP of Worldwide Marketing Greg Joswiak said the company does not feel threatened by OpenAI's hardware ambitions, citing Apple's integration of hardware, software and services as a key advantage. He also said Apple's AI products are aimed at everyday users rather than AI enthusiasts chasing superintelligence.
Amazon is selling the Razer Kishi V3, a USB-C mobile game controller, at $69.99, a 30% price cut from its regular price. The accessory is designed to clip onto Android phones and newer iPhones for console-style gaming.
The Institute of Computing for Climate Science (ICCS) is organizing a free event marking 70 years since Fortran's first manual was published, to be held at the Science and Industry Museum in Manchester. The program includes a keynote from Damian Rouson of Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, lightning talks, breakout discussions, and an evening reception featuring a demonstration of the historic 'Baby' computer. Registration is open now and closes November 9, 2026, with both in-person and remote Zoom attendance options.
Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe said at TechCrunch Disrupt that the company plans to eventually allow AI agents from outside companies, such as Anthropic, to operate within its vehicles' software. Rivian already runs its own in-house voice assistant and agentic framework, which routes driver requests to either local or cloud-based models depending on complexity, and can access external apps like Google Calendar. Scaringe gave no timeline for the expansion and said Rivian would share more details at its December 'AI & Autonomy Day' event.
An adult-animated series based on the Mister Miracle character is reportedly in advanced development, with Josh Hutcherson and Mackenzie Davis attached to star. Details on the network or streaming home for the project have not been disclosed.
Tom's Hardware tested Googlebooks from Dell, Lenovo and HP, built on a new operating system called Googlebook OS that resembles Android more than Chrome OS. The platform aims to merge Android phones and laptops and includes AI features such as Rambler, with Acer and Asus also signed on as hardware partners. The reviewer found the hardware solid but said the OS still feels underdeveloped and centered mainly on the web browser.