Researchers use AI to design proteins that cut up other proteins
According to Ars Technica, researchers used AI design tools to create proteins that break bonds that are stable for hundreds of years.
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Physicists develop an early warning system that predicts when an AI is about to go rogue
A group of physicists developed an early warning system to predict when an artificial intelligence is about to go rogue. According to Live Science, a new mathematical formula tracks the AI's internal "compass needle" to flag undesirable outputs before they happen.
Read the flashLive ScienceRepairing the iPhone Duo's folding screen costs as much as a new iPhone
Apple published the estimated repair costs for the iPhone Duo without AppleCare Plus, according to The Verge. Damage to the inner display costs $999, a figure equivalent to the price of a new iPhone. Without that coverage plan, any repair is expensive for users of the foldable device.
Read the flashThe VergeMeta launches guest calls on WhatsApp for people without the app
Meta launched guest calls on WhatsApp, allowing people without an account or the app to join a call just by clicking a link. According to the published information, anyone can join an end-to-end encrypted WhatsApp call without installing the app or creating an account.
Read the flashThe VergeApple HomeView includes 15 built-in apps and supports some CarPlay apps and widgets
The tech specs page for Apple's new HomeView smart home hub lists all of the built-in Apple apps available on the device. According to MacRumors, the HomeView has no App Store but can display some CarPlay apps and widgets.
Read the flashMacRumorsFannie Mae sharply raises its mortgage rate forecast for 2027
Fannie Mae economists released a new mortgage rate forecast that is much higher than their previous estimates. The entity projects higher rates through the end of 2026 and into 2027, and puts the average rate on the 30-year fixed mortgage at 7.4% for the fourth quarter.
Read the flashCNBCApple sets iPhone Duo's maximum repair fee at $1,499 without AppleCare+
Apple published its estimated repair fees for the iPhone Duo for users without AppleCare+ coverage. The maximum fee in the United States for "other damage" was set at $1,499. The company also details the costs when only certain parts of the device are damaged.
Read the flashMacRumorsBlackRock's Larry Fink warns a data center moratorium could trigger a recession
BlackRock CEO Larry Fink warned that halting data center construction could trigger an economic slowdown. "If we have a moratorium of some sort in this country, we will be in a recession," Fink said, according to CNBC. Local opposition to data center construction has been a feature of the midterm elections set for Tuesday, Nov. 3.
Read the flashCNBCLink to Windows app for Android adds remote PC power controls
The Link to Windows app for Android now includes new power control options that let users remotely shut down, restart or put their computer to sleep. According to the outlet, these functions had been revealed earlier in a report.
Read the flashAndroid AuthorityAmazon's $550 tablet breaks its oldest hardware rule
Amazon launched a premium tablet with Alexa priced at $550, according to TheStreet. For years the company sold its Fire tablets as inexpensive devices, which allowed it to avoid direct comparisons with Apple's iPad and other high-end tablets. The outlet notes that this device poses one big problem for the company.
Read the flashTheStreetApple adds the 12-inch MacBook and two other products to its obsolete list
Apple updated its list of vintage and obsolete products and included the final model of the 12-inch MacBook, along with two other products, according to 9to5Mac. The company thus marked three devices as obsolete in this update.
Read the flash9to5MacFailed international payments cost banks millions and drive customers away, study finds
A study indicates that financial institutions can lose up to 2.2 million dollars a year fixing international payments that do not reach their destination on the first attempt. The cost is not limited to transactions that must be reviewed manually: the errors also affect revenue and can lead customers to switch institutions.
Read the flashEnter.coS&P 500, Dow futures edge up before inflation data; bank results in focus
S&P 500 and Dow futures were slightly higher ahead of the release of inflation data, on a day when attention was also on bank earnings. The previous day, hotter-than-expected inflation sent the Nasdaq to a sharply lower close, amid worries about further Federal Reserve rate hikes.
Read the flashYahoo EntertainmentMorgan Stanley tops estimates on record equities trading results
Morgan Stanley beat revenue and profit expectations for the third quarter, driven by results in its equities trading business. The company reported earnings per share of $3.03, according to CNBC. Equities trading revenue beat expectations by $909 million.
Read the flashCNBCEffort ranking: how much of a salary does it cost to fill a gas tank in Argentina and the region?
A ranking compares what percentage of a salary it costs to fill a gas tank in Argentina and other countries in the region. According to the analysis, the nominal price per liter remains below the global average, but the purchasing power study shows the real impact on local consumers' incomes.
Read the flashBloomberg LíneaChrome 155 for Googlebook brings expanded web app installs and integration
With Chrome 155, Googlebooks improve web app support by allowing broader installation and greater system integration. Previously, Chrome on Googlebook, the Android version with a desktop layout, had limitations in this area.
Read the flash9to5google.comTopgolf saved over $11.3 million after leaving VMware
Topgolf saved more than $11.3 million after leaving VMware, according to Ars Technica. The outlet notes that the relationship between Topgolf and VMware ran deep before the migration.
Read the flashArs TechnicaGoogle Play lets anyone build private, AI-coded apps that run on Android
Google announced a new feature that lets AI-created, or "vibe-coded," applications run on Android phones without first publishing them on the Google Play Store. The move makes it easier to build and use personal apps without making them available to everyone on the store.
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