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Google has introduced two new tensor processing units (TPUs), the TPU 8tx and TPU 8i Max, designed for confidential inference and large workloads. The TPU 8tx is geared for securely training and running AI models, while the TPU 8i Max combines two inference-focused TPU 8i chips for increased memory capacity and processing power.

Adobe is integrating more AI into its products, including Photoshop, Premiere, and Firefly, and launching a Model Context Protocol (MCP) to expose its features to other chatbots. The company is also expanding AI capabilities in Firefly and releasing new tools for design and video editing.

Adobe and Google have announced a partnership to develop new AI editing capabilities for Photoshop, allowing users to make near-real-time edits using text prompts. The partnership also brings Adobe's creative tools to Google's AI Mode in Search and expands integrations with Gemini and Gemini Enterprise.

Adobe has unveiled Photoshop 2027 with new AI-driven features, including Relight and Generative Restyle. These features aim to save time and improve image editing. The update also includes a new AI workspace and Creative Agent, which can handle busywork and answer how-to questions.

Adobe has announced that Firefly is being rebuilt as a comprehensive AI creative studio, integrating Adobe's tools and third-party AI models. The new Creative Agent will assist users in their creative workflow, allowing them to describe their vision and have the agent execute it. This development raises questions about the role of AI in the creative process and the potential impact on designers and artists.

Amazon's Ring has announced two new AI-powered security devices: the Ring Drone Cam and the Ring Rover Cam. The Ring Drone Cam is a flying security camera with 8 minutes of flight time and a 148-degree field of view, while the Ring Rover Cam is a ground-based robot that can livestream and record in up to 4K video resolution. Both devices use an AI Pilot system to navigate and patrol areas, and can automatically respond to alerts from connected Ring devices. However, the introduction of these devices has raised concerns about privacy and surveillance.

Google has released its latest AI model, Gemini 4 Carbon, which features an 'agent swarm' capability. The model is available to the public after being initially released to a select group of cybersecurity defenders. Gemini 4 Carbon is priced competitively at $2 per million input tokens and $10 per million output tokens, making it a significant contender in the AI market.

New York's RAISE Act requires large AI developers like OpenAI and Anthropic to register and publish safety frameworks, report critical incidents, and issue transparency reports. The law aims to ensure AI safety and transparency, with penalties up to $1 million for non-compliance.

Meta has launched its AI agent Muse on Apple Watch and Android's Wear OS, allowing users to interact with the assistant through voice calls, text messages, or dictation directly on their smartwatch. Muse can manage email, meetings, bills, and more, and users can personalize their Muse avatar. The launch is part of Meta's growing ambitions for its consumer AI product.

Kora Systems, founded by Cyanogen's co-founder, is developing a Linux-based desktop operating system that integrates AI models and autonomous agents. The OS is designed for people who rely heavily on AI in their work and is expected to launch in 2027. It will support existing Intel- and AMD-powered PCs as well as machines running Qualcomm's Snapdragon chips.

Oura is acquiring Counsel Health, an AI-powered healthcare platform, for $625 million. The deal expands Oura's business into medical care and preventative services, leveraging Counsel's chat-based medical experience and licensed physicians.

Anthropic has set its IPO price range at $70 to $78 per share, aiming for an implied valuation of $1.404 trillion. The company plans to offer 825 million Class A shares, with underwriters having the option to buy up to 123.75 million more shares. Anthropic expects to start trading on the Nasdaq on November 19 under the ticker symbol 'ANT'.

Google DeepMind researchers used agentic AI to mathematically prove the security of the Signal protocol, a widely used encryption protocol. This landmark development demonstrates the potential of AI-aided formal verification in software security. The researchers used a new AI framework called AlphaProof Code to analyze the protocol and found no new vulnerabilities. The results are a significant step towards scaling formal verification to secure large amounts of code.

Anthropic has announced Claude Sheets, a spreadsheet tool that allows users to generate and edit spreadsheets. Additionally, the company has introduced Claude Meetings, a meeting agent, and Claude Whiteboards, a collaborative brainstorming app. These tools aim to enhance productivity and collaboration, competing with Google and Microsoft's offerings.

Unreal Engine 5.9 introduces AI-assisted workflows, including Unreal MCP, Unreal Assistant, and Unreal Canvas. The update is causing debate among developers due to its heavy focus on AI and potential stability concerns. Epic Games developed the preview using agentic workflows, with agents writing code and engineers reviewing and testing it.

Microsoft has officially launched its Automatic Super Resolution (Auto SR) upscaling technology for the Xbox Ally X and select Windows PCs. Auto SR competes with Nvidia's DLSS and can now be used in handheld mode and with games running at 1080p. The technology also supports up to 120fps with its new Performance mode.

eBay has blocked AI agents, including Meta's Muse, from browsing on its platform. This move is the latest in a series of retailers restricting access to their sites for third-party AI agents, which are designed to augment or improve the human-driven shopping experience.

Google has released an emergency security update to patch a new Chrome vulnerability exploited in zero-day attacks. The eighth such flaw since the start of the year, it stems from a Use-After-Free weakness in the XML component of the Google Chrome web browser. Attackers can exploit this high-severity memory corruption vulnerability to manipulate the memory layout and execute malicious code.

OpenAI has acquired Odessia, a travel startup founded by Francis Davidson, the founder of Sonder. The terms of the deal were not disclosed, but it appears to be an acqui-hire. Davidson will be working with OpenAI to help with the future of travel. OpenAI has not announced any new travel-specific products, but it does have partnerships with travel companies like Bookings.com and Expedia.

Google Fi's super network feature allows phones to automatically switch between two carriers for the best connection. It's rolling out to Pixel phones first, with wider availability in 2027. The feature is included with Unlimited Premium and Flexible plans at no extra cost.