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A tech YouTuber is drawing big attention after claiming to have found a 'lottery' at Chor Bazaar, Mumbai's famous grey-market market, apparently referring to unusually cheap gadgets or electronics scored there. The claim has racked up over a million likes, with viewers reacting to the idea that rare bargains can still be found in the bustling market known for second-hand and refurbished goods.
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Samsung's Galaxy S26 Ultra is drawing attention as retailers discount it heavily, with Amazon cutting $450 off the phone despite wider talk of price hikes for Samsung devices. Dutch tech coverage is also noting strong sales momentum for Samsung's foldables, including the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra. The combination of big discounts and new rumors is keeping the S26 Ultra high in search interest.
- 3Claims Link Women Partners of US Tech Leaders to Chinese Intelligence●THE WOMEN BEHIND AMERICA'S MOST POWERFUL MEN CHINESE INTELLIGENCE, BIG TECH & POLITICAL POWER a. COINBASE — BRIAN ARMSTR
A widely shared claim asserts that the wives or partners of powerful American tech executives, including Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong, have ties to Chinese intelligence, big tech and political power. The material names figures such as Armstrong andRaline Shah, presenting the relationships as potential influence channels over US industry and politics. No independent verification of these allegations has been reported, and the claims remain unconfirmed assertions circulating on social media.
- 4CeX launches tech campaign with F1 driver Ollie Bearman●Tune up your tech for less at CeX With F1’s Ollie Bearman.
Second-hand electronics retailer CeX has teamed up with Formula 1 driver Ollie Bearman for a new campaign encouraging shoppers to tune up their tech for less. The push pairs the young British racer with the brand's message of buying and selling pre-owned devices at lower prices, and is drawing big attention online.
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The Nasdaq 100 is drawing attention as US markets climbed, with all three major indices rising on strong tech stocks. The rally comes against a fragile backdrop: Reuters reports that big wagers on artificial intelligence could destabilize global markets, making investors nervous about how concentrated the gains are in AI-linked names.
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Investors are reacting to heavy spending by major technology companies, sending money into bonds and lifting prices as yields fall. The pullback is weighing on gold and silver, which slipped alongside the euro hitting a low against the dollar. Meanwhile, shares of data-center operator IREN are moving higher amid speculation that Anthropic is a mystery customer.
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Microsoft shares are in focus as markets await the Federal Reserve's decision and quarterly earnings from major AI companies. Analysts describe the stock as a potential bargain before year-end, citing catalysts including Azure growth, though some question whether its exploding AI budget can be justified. Technical forecasts suggest the rally may extend, while Microsoft's AI chief urged that choices made today on artificial intelligence will shape humanity's future.
- 8Conspiracy post targets Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong●THE WOMEN BEHIND AMERICA'S MOST POWERFUL MEN CHINESE INTELLIGENCE, BIG TECH & POLITICAL POWER a. COINBASE — BRIAN ARMSTR
A widely shared post claims that the partners of powerful American tech executives, including Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong, are linked to Chinese intelligence operations, suggesting foreign influence over Big Tech and US politics. The claim names Armstrong andRaline Shah among its examples. No evidence supporting these allegations has been reported by mainstream news outlets, and the figures named have not publicly responded to the accusations.
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Meta's shares have fallen sharply, and the cost of insuring against a default by the company has hit a record high, according to a Reuters report carried by the Financial Times. Investors are alarmed by the scale of Meta's spending on artificial intelligence infrastructure, questioning when the outlays will pay off. The market reaction reflects broader concern about Big Tech's ballooning AI investment.
- 10US tech giants' hidden AI debt surges to $3.2 trillion▼US tech giants' hidden AI debt swells 90% to $3.2T in 6 months
Hidden debt used to fund artificial intelligence buildouts at major US technology companies has jumped 90% in six months to $3.2 trillion, according to a Nikkei report. The off-balance-sheet financing behind data centers and AI infrastructure is raising concerns among investors and analysts about the sustainability of the AI spending boom.
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Vanguard's Information Technology ETF (VGT) is in focus as analysts compare it with Invesco's QQQ to see which tech fund offers more upside. Commentators at TipRanks highlighted VGT among top Vanguard ETFs with 27%+ upside ahead of Big Tech earnings, while Morningstar questioned whether the heavy investor inflows into the popular fund are justified.
- 12Dreame L40 Ultra Gen 2 robot vacuum $250 off early Black Friday▼Early Black Friday robot vacuum deal: The self-emptying Dreame L40 Ultra Gen 2 is $250 off
The self-emptying Dreame L40 Ultra Gen 2 robot vacuum is being discounted by $250 in an early Black Friday deal. The offer comes ahead of the main Black Friday shopping period, as retailers begin rolling out holiday promotions early. Shoppers in the market for a premium robot vacuum with self-emptying features may see this as a chance to buy at a lower price before stock or discounts change.
- 13Proton CEO Pushes AI Adoption Despite Engineer Security Fears▼Manifestos, Fear, and ‘Loser Thinking’: Inside Proton’s AI Reckoning
A report by 404 Media examines Proton's internal conflict over artificial intelligence. CEO Andy Yen, publicly known for criticizing Big Tech and cautioning against AI hype, is privately pressing engineers to build AI into the company's privacy-focused products, even as staff raise security concerns. The piece describes internal manifestos and warnings about 'loser thinking' among skeptics, framing a growing tension between Proton's privacy brand and its AI strategy.
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Texas Tech is set to start quarterback Thomas Castellanos against Arizona, with reports indicating he will see an uptick in playing time. The move comes as the Red Raiders look to keep their Big 12 title hopes alive, with analysts noting the team must address its quarterback situation to stay competitive in the conference race.
- 15Accusation that Apple store signs customers up for paid subscriptions●[TLDR] Apple store tricks customers into paid subscriptions without consent
Apple is being accused of signing store customers up for paid subscriptions without their consent. Consumer advocate Louis Rossmann published a critique of the practice, drawing heavy engagement online, with many readers expressing distrust of Apple's retail tactics and debating how such charges could occur and what recourse affected customers have.