2+ hour, 42+ min ago (251+ words) Anthropic released Opus 4.5 on Monday, the final model in its 4.5 series, introducing Chrome and Excel integrations. Opus 4.5 demonstrates state-of-the-art performance across various benchmarks. These include coding benchmarks such as SWE-Bench and Terminal-bench, tool use benchmarks like tau2-bench and MCP Atlas, and general problem-solving evaluations including ARC-AGI 2 and GPQA Diamond. The model notably achieved over 80% on SWE-Bench verified, a significant result for a coding benchmark. Anthropic highlighted Opus" capabilities in computer use and spreadsheets. Alongside Opus 4.5, Anthropic made its Claude for Chrome and Claude for Excel products, previously in pilot phases, more widely accessible. The Chrome extension is available to all Max users, while the Excel-focused model is accessible to Max, Team, and Enterprise users. These memory enhancements enabled an "endless chat" feature for paid Claude users. This feature allows continuous chat without interruption when the model reaches its context window…...

2+ hour, 21+ min ago (333+ words) The SEC recently provided a no-action letter to the Solana DePIN project Fuse, granting its token regulatory clarity following an application submitted on November 19. This marks the second such letter issued by the SEC to a decentralized physical infrastructure network (DePIN) crypto project recently. Fuse issues its FUSE network token as a reward to individuals who maintain the network. The project stated FUSE is for network utility and consumption, not speculation, and is redeemable for average market price via third parties. Jonathan Ingram, deputy chief counsel for the Division of Corporation Finance, affirmed on Monday, "Based on the facts presented, the Division will not recommend enforcement action to the Commission if, in reliance on your opinion as counsel, Fuse offers and sells the Tokens in the manner and under the circumstances described in your letter." This action follows a similar…...

1+ hour, 29+ min ago (194+ words) YouTube Music has begun deploying its personalized 2025 Recap, which inventories top tracks and offers AI-driven listening habit analysis. This release precedes Spotify's Wrapped, expected in coming weeks. While the 2025 Recap is not yet universally available, initial access has been documented by 9to5Google. YouTube Music typically rolls out this feature incrementally. Last year, user reports emerged in mid-November, with broader access commencing approximately one week later. The current distribution timeline appears slightly delayed compared to the previous year. The 2025 Recap incorporates an artificial intelligence component, allowing users to submit questions to Gemini concerning their listening trends. These inquiries can range from direct reports to unusual summaries, such as a weather-themed example. Upon availability, users can access their 2025 Recap through their YouTube Music profile by tapping their user icon. The service presents top tracks and generates a savable playlist. It also provides musical…...

1+ hour, 33+ min ago (456+ words) [Google is in talks to sell custom AI chips to Meta]Google is reportedly negotiating a multibillion-dollar agreement to supply its custom AI chips to Meta Platforms, a move that would mark a significant strategic shift for Google as it seeks to challenge Nvidia's dominance in the AI infrastructure market. According to a report from The Information on Monday evening, the proposed deal would see Meta [] [Google is in talks to sell custom AI chips to Meta]Google is reportedly negotiating a multibillion-dollar agreement to supply its custom AI chips to Meta Platforms, a move that would mark a significant strategic shift for Google as it seeks to challenge Nvidia's dominance in the AI infrastructure market. According to a report from The Information on Monday evening, the proposed deal would see Meta deploying Google's Tensor Processing Units (TPUs) within its…...

1+ hour, 43+ min ago (174+ words) Google is bringing Android to personal computers, codenamed "Aluminium OS," to unify its desktop computing efforts and challenge Windows and macOS dominance. One year ago, Android Authority reported Google"s plan to use Android as its unified desktop OS. A Google executive confirmed a merger between ChromeOS and Android. At Qualcomm"s Snapdragon Summit in September, Google officially announced its collaboration with Qualcomm to develop a new platform converging mobile and desktop computing, leveraging AI advancements. While Google intends to bring Android to PCs, details regarding the future of ChromeOS, device compatibility, and interface remain unspecified. Job listings and bug reports offer insights into the project. A recent job listing for a "Senior Product Manager, Android, Laptop and Tablets" explicitly mentions working on a "new Aluminium, Android-based, operating system." This confirms Aluminium as the codename for the unified platform. The…...

38+ min ago (353+ words) Google is reportedly in talks to sell billions of dollars" worth of its custom artificial intelligence chips to Meta Platforms, a potential deal that sent ripples through the stock market. News of the talks caused the Nvidia stock price to dip while boosting the Google stock price, as investors began to reconsider the competitive balance in the high-stakes market for AI computing power. Meta is considering using Google"s Tensor Processing Units (TPUs) in its own data centers starting in 2027. This development is significant because it suggests a major tech company is looking for a serious alternative to Nvidia, and it could have a long-term impact on the Meta stock price as the company diversifies its suppliers for critical components. For years, Nvidia has been the undisputed leader in chips designed for artificial intelligence. Its powerful processors have been essential…...

2+ hour, 25+ min ago (317+ words) [Chrome Android tests site-specific approximate location feature]Chrome for Android is testing a new setting to provide users with more granular control over location data shared with websites according to Android Authority. Google is implementing a new approximate location option for Chrome's Android application. This feature offers users more detailed control over location permissions for different websites, distinct from Android's system-level location [] [Chrome Android tests site-specific approximate location feature]Chrome for Android is testing a new setting to provide users with more granular control over location data shared with websites according to Android Authority. The new toggle for sharing approximate location was observed in Chrome for Android version 142.0.7444.171. The feature appeared automatically for contributor Zachary Kew-Denniss, but other team members could not access it, suggesting Google is A/B-testing the updated location-permission dialog. Currently, users can grant Chrome for Android…...

2+ hour, 33+ min ago (160+ words) OpenAI introduced a new shopping research feature for ChatGPT to assist users with product comparisons, gift selection, and deal tracking. OpenAI and Target launch ChatGPT-powered shopping app in beta A variant of GPT-5 mini powers the feature, specialized for shopping tasks. OpenAI stated, "We trained it to read trusted sites, cite reliable sources and synthesize information across many sources to produce high-quality product research." This shopping assistant aims for greater accuracy in citing product details compared to other OpenAI systems, such as GPT-5 Thinking. OpenAI advises that the shopping research feature may contain errors regarding product specifics like price and availability, recommending users verify details on merchant websites. The tool performs optimally in categories such as electronics, beauty, and home appliances, where detailed specifications allow for comprehensive comparisons. This expansion follows OpenAI's existing offering of Etsy purchases via its chatbot…...

2+ hour, 38+ min ago (178+ words) [Signal finally lets you restore iPhone chats if you pay for storage]Signal has launched secure message backups for iOS, enabling users to save and restore conversations and media in the event of device loss or damage. The feature permits storage of up to 100MB of text messages and the past 45 days of photos, videos, GIFs, and files on its free tier. A monthly subscription of [] [Signal finally lets you restore iPhone chats if you pay for storage]Signal has launched secure message backups for iOS, enabling users to save and restore conversations and media in the event of device loss or damage. " Signal (@signalapp) November 24, 2025 To activate secure backups, navigate to the Settings menu, then select Backups. Tap Setup, followed by Enable Backups, and record the recovery key. After confirming the recovery key, users can choose between the free or…...

1+ hour, 42+ min ago (409+ words) [Altman and Ive target 2027 for screenless AI device launch]OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and former Apple designer Jony Ive discussed their upcoming AI hardware device, describing it as "simple" and designed for "peace" and "calm." This collaboration, stemming from OpenAI's acquisition of Ive's design startup, io, was elaborated upon during an interview led by Laurene Powell Jobs at Emerson Collective's 9th annual Demo Day [] [Altman and Ive target 2027 for screenless AI device launch]OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and former Apple designer Jony Ive discussed their upcoming AI hardware device, describing it as "simple" and designed for "peace" and "calm." This collaboration, stemming from OpenAI's acquisition of Ive's design startup, io, was elaborated upon during an interview led by Laurene Powell Jobs at Emerson Collective's 9th annual Demo Day in San Francisco. The device, currently a prototype, remains largely undisclosed regarding specific features,…...