Xiaomi Just Did What Most EV Makers Can’t: Make Money
The smartphone maker’s electric vehicle division reported $98.5 million in gross profit last quarter. Xiaomi delivered over 100,000 EVs in Q3, up from 40,000 a year earlier.
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Natalie Brooks brings a distinctive perspective to technology journalism through her specialized focus on industrial computing systems and automation infrastructure, where she deciphers complex technological shifts into accessible insights. Her expertise spans the convergence of IoT networks with legacy industrial systems, examining how edge computing and predictive maintenance are reshaping manufacturing and supply chain logistics. With an analytical approach honed through years of tracking embedded systems evolution, she illuminates how emerging technologies translate into tangible operational transformations for enterprises navigating digital modernization.
Cloudflare Outage Takes Down Half the Internet
A massive Cloudflare outage has brought down significant portions of the internet, affecting services from Spotify to ChatGPT. The incident began around 06:45 EST on November 18, 2025, with recovery efforts showing partial success by 07:20 EST. This marks the second major infrastructure failure in r
Gaming Pioneer Rebecca Heineman Dies at 62
Rebecca Heineman, co-founder of Interplay and key developer behind Fallout and Baldur’s Gate, has died at age 62. The gaming pioneer won the first national Space Invaders tournament in 1980 and went on to shape RPG history.
NVIDIA and Arm Just Supercharged AI Data Centers
NVIDIA and Arm are expanding their partnership to bring NVLink Fusion support to Neoverse AI data center platforms. This high-bandwidth interconnect technology promises to remove memory and bandwidth bottlenecks that limit AI performance. The move comes as Arm Neoverse is projected to reach 50% hype
Europe’s AI Talent Boom and the Skills Gap Challenge
European AI talent has more than doubled since 2016, now representing 0.41% of the EU workforce. But the continent faces significant challenges including gender gaps and the need to reskill millions of workers by 2030.
Nvidia Called “Hermès of Chips” by Top Investor
Veteran investor Mark Urquhart calls Nvidia the “Hermès of the chip market” while doubling down on TSMC and ASML. The Baillie Gifford partner has held these positions for nearly a decade and thinks in decades-long timeframes.
Apple Lets Japanese iPhone Users Ditch Siri for Other Assistants
Apple is rolling out a significant change in iOS 26.2 that lets Japanese iPhone users replace Siri with third-party voice assistants. The feature requires developers to implement App Intents framework and is limited to Japan due to regulatory compliance. This marks Apple’s first major concession on
Ubisoft Gets Caught Using AI Art, Promises Fix
Ubisoft is replacing AI-generated artwork that accidentally made it into the final release of Anno 117: Pax Romana. The placeholder asset featured classic AI mistakes like misshapen faces and bodies that don’t follow human physiology. The company says the final version will be swapped in with the 1.
Xbox Partner Preview This Thursday: 007 First Light, Reanimal Reveals
Microsoft just announced another Xbox Partner Preview happening this Thursday, November 20. The showcase will feature upcoming third-party games including 007 First Light and Reanimal, both targeting 2026 releases. Viewers can watch live on YouTube, Twitch, and TikTok starting at 10am PT.
Your Next Android Phone Could Have iPhone-Level Face ID
A manufacturing breakthrough means sophisticated FaceID-like security is coming to cheaper Android phones. Metalenz’s polarization sensors can also detect skin cancer and monitor air quality.