Google’s $40 billion plan for three new Texas data centers, Belkin’s recall of overheating battery products, iPhone Pocket sells out in minutes, and changes to WhatsApp.

Google to Invest $40 Billion in New Data Centers in Texas - Bloomberg
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-11-14/google-to-invest-40-billion-in-new-data-centers-in-texas

Belkin is recalling its iPhone tracking stand and two power banks | The Verge
https://www.theverge.com/news/821016/belkin-recall-auto-tracking-iphone-stand-pro-boostcharge-power-bank

Google Call Recording launches on more Pixel phones | The Verge
https://www.theverge.com/news/820938/google-call-recording-pixel-phone-app-availability

New iPhone Pocket now available to order, but it’s selling out fast - 9to5Mac
https://9to5mac.com/2025/11/14/new-iphone-pocket-now-available-to-order-but-its-selling-out-fast/

WhatsApp Launching Third-Party Chat Support Across EU Countries - MacRumors
https://www.macrumors.com/2025/11/14/whatsapp-third-party-chat-support-eu/

Apple moving MLS games to Apple TV, Meta’s major Marketplace overhaul, and Anthropic confirming Chinese state-backed AI-driven cyberattacks. 

MLS, Apple TV to bring games outside of extra paywall in 2026: Sources - The Athletic
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6804777/2025/11/13/mls-apple-tv-end-paywall-season-pass/

Facebook Marketplace gets new collaborative and social features, Meta AI integrations | TechCrunch
https://techcrunch.com/2025/11/13/facebook-marketplace-gets-new-collaborative-and-social-features-meta-ai-integrations/

Exclusive | Chinese Hackers Used Anthropic's Claude AI Model To Automate Cyberattacks - WSJ
https://www.wsj.com/tech/ai/china-hackers-ai-cyberattacks-anthropic-41d7ce76?st=exan1t&reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink

Apple launches Mini Apps Partner Program for developers - 9to5Mac
https://9to5mac.com/2025/11/13/apple-launches-mini-apps-partner-program-developers/

Tesla working on CarPlay support, could launch soon - 9to5Mac
https://9to5mac.com/2025/11/13/tesla-carplay-support-launch/

OpenAI’s launch of GPT‑5.1 and its new Instant and Thinking models, Apple’s rollout of Digital ID for U.S. passports in Apple Wallet, and Valve’s upcoming Steam Machine console. We break down the core features, rollout plans, and impacts for users and developers.

GPT-5.1: A smarter, more conversational ChatGPT | OpenAI
https://openai.com/index/gpt-5-1

Apple launches Digital ID, a way to carry your passport on your phone for use at TSA checkpoints | TechCrunch
https://techcrunch.com/2025/11/12/apple-launches-digital-id-a-way-to-carry-your-passport-on-your-phone-for-use-at-tsa-checkpoints/

Valve enters the console wars | The Verge
https://www.theverge.com/games/818622/valve-console-wars-price-sony-microsoft-nintendo-windows

Anthropic will invest $50 billion in building AI data centers in the US | The Verge
https://www.theverge.com/news/819072/anthropic-50-billion-infrastructure-ai-data-center-investment

iOS 26.2 adds new way for your iPhone to make notifications pop - 9to5Mac
https://9to5mac.com/2025/11/12/ios-26-2-adds-new-way-for-your-iphone-to-make-notifications-pop/

Meta expands Threads with features aimed at podcasters. Matthew McConaughey and Michael Caine join ElevenLabs to license AI versions of their voices. Disney and Google remain in a standoff over YouTube TV, leaving major channels dark. Plus, Apple’s new HomePod coming soon and iPhone Pocket announced.


Threads targets podcasters with new features, aiming to become the home for show discussions | TechCrunch
https://techcrunch.com/2025/11/11/threads-targets-podcasters-with-new-features-aiming-to-become-the-place-fans-discuss-shows/

Matthew McConaughey, Michael Caine Ink ElevenLabs AI Voice Deals
https://variety.com/2025/digital/news/matthew-mcconaughey-michael-caine-ai-voice-elevenlabs-1236574041/

Disney is losing over $4 million a day in revenue on the YouTube TV blackout | The Verge
https://www.theverge.com/news/818542/disney-youtube-tv-blackout-cost

Apple launches iPhone Pocket: a limited edition designer strap accessory - 9to5Mac
https://9to5mac.com/2025/11/11/apple-launches-iphone-pocket-limited-edition-designer-strap-accessory/

New HomePod Mini Coming Soon With These Features - MacRumors
https://www.macrumors.com/2025/11/11/new-homepod-mini-coming-soon/

Meta is ending Facebook’s Like and Share buttons for websites in 2026. Google is rolling out Gemini for TV to Google TV Streamer devices. Netflix is exploring original video podcasts for its streaming platform.

Meta is killing off the external Facebook Like button
https://www.engadget.com/meta-is-killing-off-the-external-facebook-like-button-205207354.html

Gemini for TV is coming to Google TV Streamer starting today | The Verge
https://www.theverge.com/news/817831/gemini-for-tv-google-tv-streamer-roll-out

Netflix might make its own video podcasts | The Verge
https://www.theverge.com/news/817675/netflix-exclusive-original-podcasts-rumor

Apple just delayed the iPhone Air 2 indefinitely, report says - 9to5Mac
https://9to5mac.com/2025/11/10/apple-just-delayed-the-iphone-air-2-indefinitely-report-says/

M5 Mac mini and Mac Studio launch timing revealed in new report - 9to5Mac
https://9to5mac.com/2025/11/10/m5-mac-mini-and-mac-studio-launch-timing-revealed-in-new-report/

AI-Powered Apple Health+ Service Still Coming Next Year - MacRumors
https://www.macrumors.com/2025/11/10/ai-apple-health-service-still-coming/

Meta’s $600 billion AI infrastructure plan, Texas’ lawsuit against Roblox over child safety, and X’s new link preloading feature affecting web traffic metrics.

Meta plans $600 billion US spend as AI data centers expand | Reuters

https://www.reuters.com/business/meta-plans-600-billion-us-spend-ai-data-centers-expand-2025-11-07/

Texas sues Roblox for allegedly failing to protect children on its platform | The Verge

https://www.theverge.com/news/816549/texas-roblox-lawsuit-child-safety

X appears to be sending fake traffic across the web | The Verge

https://www.theverge.com/news/816451/x-fake-traffic-preloading-links-bluesky-substack

Apple TV execs talk 2026 content lineup, ad-supported plans, and more - 9to5Mac

https://9to5mac.com/2025/11/07/apple-tv-execs-talk-2026-content-lineup-ad-supported-plans-and-more/

tvOS 26.2 has two new features coming for Apple TV 4K users - 9to5Mac

https://9to5mac.com/2025/11/07/tvos-26-2-has-two-new-features-coming-for-apple-tv-4k-users/

Amazon is testing an AI tool that automatically translates books into other languages
https://www.engadget.com/ai/amazon-is-testing-an-ai-tool-that-automatically-translates-books-into-other-languages-183056809.html

Google Finance offers Gemini AI tools to stock traders | The Verge
https://www.theverge.com/news/815300/google-finance-gets-ai-deep-search

Foursquare founder’s new app talks to you about your neighborhood | The Verge
https://www.theverge.com/news/815328/beebot-app-foursquare-founder-ai-audio-updates

Apple spotlights third-party apps adopting Liquid Glass in iOS 26 and more - 9to5Mac
https://9to5mac.com/2025/11/06/apple-spotlights-third-party-apps-adopting-liquid-glass-in-ios-26-and-more/

IKEA launches 21 new smart home products, all Matter-compatible
https://9to5mac.com/2025/11/06/ikea-launches-21-new-smart-home-products-all-of-them-matter-compatible/

2026 iPhone Air Could Feature Two Rear Cameras, Says Leaker - MacRumors
https://www.macrumors.com/2025/11/06/2026-iphone-air-dual-lens-camera/

Netflix introducing its monthly active viewers metric, the Motion Picture Association’s dispute with Meta over PG‑13 labeling, and Apple’s deal with Google to power a new AI‑driven Siri.v

Netflix Says It Has 190 Million Viewers Ad-Tier Viewers Worldwide
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/netflix-190-million-ad-tier-viewers-worldwide-1236418988/

Instagram slapped with cease and desist over its use of ‘PG-13’ teen accounts | The Verge
https://www.theverge.com/news/814159/instagram-mpa-teen-accounts-pg13-rating-cease-and-desist

Apple nears $1 billion Google deal for custom Gemini model to power Siri - 9to5Mac
https://9to5mac.com/2025/11/05/google-gemini-1-billion-deal-apple-siri/

Google Maps adding Gemini for navigation, traffic reporting, & more
https://9to5google.com/2025/11/05/google-maps-gemini-navigation/

Apple's New Siri Will Be Powered By Google Gemini - MacRumors
https://www.macrumors.com/2025/11/05/apple-siri-google-gemini-partnership/

Google Adds 'AI Mode' Button to Chrome for iPhone and iPad - MacRumors
https://www.macrumors.com/2025/11/05/chrome-ios-ai-mode/

Amazon’s legal clash with Perplexity AI over its Comet shopping tool, Spotify’s Q3 2025 update highlighting video podcast expansion, OpenAI’s Sora app launch on Android, iOS 26.2 features in Apple Podcasts, Apple News, Reminders, and more.

Perplexity AI accuses Amazon of bullying with Comet legal threat
https://www.cnbc.com/2025/11/04/perplexity-ai-amazon-bullying-comet-browser.html

Spotify now has half a million video podcasts, which nearly 400M users have watched | TechCrunch
https://techcrunch.com/2025/11/04/spotify-now-has-half-a-million-video-podcasts-which-nearly-400m-users-have-watched/

OpenAI launches its Sora app on Android | The Verge
https://www.theverge.com/news/813533/openai-sora-android-launch

Everything new in iOS 26.2 beta 1 - 9to5Mac
https://9to5mac.com/2025/11/04/everything-new-in-ios-26-2-beta-1/

iOS 26.2 Adds Three New Features to Podcasts App - MacRumors
https://www.macrumors.com/2025/11/04/ios-26-2-podcasts-app-update/

TikTok’s first U.S. awards show, Apple’s recent streaming and App Store updates, and OpenAI’s $38 billion cloud deal with Amazon. We break down the key announcements and what they mean for tech, media, and AI.


TikTok announces its first awards show in the US | TechCrunch
https://techcrunch.com/2025/11/03/tiktok-announces-its-first-awards-show-in-the-us/

Apple TV’s new name now comes with a new sound | The Verge
https://www.theverge.com/news/812644/apple-tv-sound-video-mnemonic-finneas-rebrand-name-plus

OpenAI strikes $38 billion AI training deal with Amazon | The Verge
https://www.theverge.com/news/812443/openai-amazon-38-billion-cloud-computing-ai

Apple’s new original podcast tells an ‘unbelievable true story’ - 9to5Mac
https://9to5mac.com/2025/11/03/apples-new-original-podcast-tells-an-unbelievable-true-story/

Apple launches rich new web interface for the App Store - 9to5Mac
https://9to5mac.com/2025/11/03/apple-launches-rich-new-web-interface-for-the-app-store/

Apple just updated these apps for iOS 26 and macOS Tahoe - 9to5Mac
https://9to5mac.com/2025/11/03/apple-just-updated-garageband-for-ios-26-including-new-app-icon/