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November 28, 2025
The EC says it got notification from Apple that Apple Ads and Apple Maps likely meet DMA thresholds; Apple says the services should not be called “gatekeepers” (Reuters)
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Stanford researchers develop a web-based tool that uses an LLM to downrank X posts with antagonistic language in a user’s feed, to reduce “partisan animosity” (Stanford University)
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Amazon’s biggest Fire TV has had a big Black Friday price cut
Amazon sells its own-brand TVs and if you weren’t aware of them before now, they’re pretty good.
The best of the lot, is the Fire TV Omni Mini LED. Brighter, thanks to its Mini LED backlight, and with a better colour performance the Omni QLED, it is Amazon’s top-performing TV.
Now pardon us, but the 75-inch Omni Mini LED was selling for £1599 before this discount, so the 23% reduction does quite chime with the maths we’re doing. The discount is closer to 50% off the RRP.
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Amazon’s 4K Mini LED TV has had a big Black Friday price cutAmazon’s best TV has had a massive price cut for Black Friday
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That’s an excellent deal for a TV we awarded four-stars to (for the 55-inch model). While it doesn’t offer the most subtle colour performance compared to TVs from other brands, it does offer a punchier, more balanced picture than the Omni QLED model. The sound system offers decent bass performance too, though you might to consider sticking the Fire TV Plus Soundbar beneath it to improve the sound quality, With this deal, you’ll have savings left over to do exactly that.
It supports Dolby Vision IQ and HDR10+ Adaptive, allowing the TV to produce the best performance it can wheather you’re watching in the dark or during the day.
Gamers benefit from a roster of premium gaming features such as Dolby Visiong Gaming for improved picture performance, fast input lag, VRR support (including AMD Freesync for PC gamers) with refresh rates up to 144Hz and the choice of cloud gaming with support for Amazon’s own Luna service.
Fire TV brings with lots of streaming apps, though the focus is mainly on TV series and films you can get from Prime Video. Hands-free Alexa means you can talk to the TV, ask it queries and Alexa will relay answers back to you.
This is a pretty big deal for a pretty big TV. It’s not often we see 75-inch TVs available for less than £1000, so if you’ve looking to fill your home with a massive screen, Amazon’s got the deal for you in its Black Friday sales.
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November 27, 2025
Australia passes a law requiring global streamers with 1M+ Australian subscribers to spend 10% of their local outlay or 7.5% of revenue on Australian originals (Jesse Whittock/Deadline)
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China’s top economic planning agency warns about the risk of a bubble forming in the booming humanoid robotics industry; 150+ manufacturers operate in China (Bloomberg)
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South Korean authorities suspect North Korean hacking group Lazarus of the $30M+ Upbit hack, which used methods resembling those of a 2019 Upbit theft (Kang Yoon-seung/Yonhap News Agency)
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Communal Living, Sex, And Silicon Valley’s Groupthink Problem — With Ellen Huet
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Great Chat:
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Channels with Peter Kafka:
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Vietnam’s recent Huawei and ZTE 5G equipment deals bolster its ties with China following US tariffs, but could undermine US trust in Vietnam’s networks (Francesco Guarascio/Reuters)
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Communal Living, Sex, And Silicon Valley’s Groupthink Problem — With Ellen Huet
The Big Technology Podcast takes you behind the scenes in the tech world featuring interviews with plugged-in insiders and outside agitators.
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Great Chat:
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Channels with Peter Kafka:
What Happens To Media When The Web Goes Away, with Tony Haile
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| VC Secondaries Hit $95B | Ramp $32B
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The Interview: How Wikipedia Is Responding to the Culture Wars
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The Google Pixel 10 is down to its lowest ever price for Black Friday
Google’s flagship Pixel 10 is now at its lowest ever price for Black Friday, just months after its official launch.
Get the 256GB Google Pixel 10 for just £719 in Amazon’s Black Friday sale. That’s a massive 22% off its usual RRP and £80 off Google’s own Black Friday offer.
Pick up the Pixel 10 at its lowest ever price for Black FridayGoogle’s flagship Pixel 10 is down to its lowest ever price at just £719 for the 256GB handset.
If you’re coming from an older Pixel or Android, then you’ll especially notice the difference with the Google Pixel 10. Powered by Google’s Tensor G5 chip, the Pixel 10 boasts plenty of AI tools that are designed to help make your life that bit easier.
Alongside built-in Gemini, the Pixel 10 sports Magic Cue, a tool that determines what you’re doing on-screen and suggests relevant information and actions accordingly. For example, say someone messages you and asks for photos from a holiday last summer, Magic Cue will automatically select the relevant images and get them ready to send.
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We’ve also found the Pixel 10’s software to be brilliant, as it feels responsive and charming in day-to-day use. Plus, Google promises the Pixel 10 will see at least seven years of OS updates too, making this a future-proof investment.
You’ll also find AI infused into the Pixel 10’s trio of rear lenses. With Camera Coach, your Pixel uses Gemini to scan a scene you’re trying to capture and offers suggestions on how to make the snap even better.
Otherwise, the Pixel 10 retains the redesign that was first introduced in last year’s Pixel 9 series, with a rounded camera bar which undoubtedly looks much more sleek compared to the older models and feels much better in-hand too.
We concluded that the Pixel 10 “offers some of the best software you’ll find on an Android.”
Now at its lowest ever price, if you’ve been eyeing up Google’s flagship Pixel 10 then now is the best time to buy.
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Polymarket apologizes after racist social post backlash
After a post to social media allegedly containing racist language from Polymarket’s company account, a representative for the company has apologized.
Prediction market Polymarket was quickly called out for a now-deleted post to X that allegedly contained ethnic slurs. The post reportedly used racial insults while accusing some of its users based in India, Nigeria, and Turkey of pretending to be women.
The company’s Chief Legal Officer, Neal Kumar, has taken to X to address the message, apologizing for it and saying the company “takes full responsibility”.
The post earlier this week from an unofficial Company account was unacceptable, and we take full responsibility. As an Indian American, looking up the history of the term sucked. I’ve always found engagement to be far more effective than rage, and believe this came from a place…
— Neal Kumar (@HereComesKumar) November 26, 2025
“The post earlier this week from an unofficial Company account was unacceptable, and we take full responsibility,” he wrote. “As an Indian American, looking up the history of the term sucked. I’ve always found engagement to be far more effective than rage, and believe this came from a place of misunderstanding, not hate.
“Uncomfortable conversations to understand each other is a practice to live and breathe, and we had one here this week to make us stronger. We apologize for the pain and we are committed to doing better.”
Backlash to Polymarket on social mediaSocial media users have used the example of this post to criticize Polymarket’s presence on social media in general.
“Polymarket’s social media strategy is the worst I’ve ever seen,” wrote founder and CEO of Creator Buddy, Alex Finn. “Almost every official account tweets rage bait, misinformation, and lies. All just to drive engagement. You’re turning off a lot of people and I’d encourage you to reconsider the entire strategy.”
Others argue that the apology should come from the official Polymarket account, not Kumar’s, with another social media user, Andy Parackal, writing: “The racist post wasn’t some random meme; it targeted Indians, Nigerians, and Turks, and it was posted under an account literally signing off as the Polymarket traders. So why is the apology coming from you personally, instead of the official Polymarket account where the slur was posted?”
Polymarket typically uses its X account to promote certain contracts and bets that can be placed on the predictions market platform, with some recent examples including whether Jesus Christ will return before 2027 and whether a turkey will audibly gobble during the official pardoning, among other financial and political contracts.
ReadWrite has reached out to Polymarket for further comment. This comes hot on the heels of Polymarket securing CFTC approval to return to the US.
Featured image: Polymarket
PENN extends Kambi sportsbook partnership to 2027
PENN Entertainment has extended its agreement to use Kambi’s retail sportsbook technology until July 31, 2027.
After initially extending the agreement to the end of 2025, Kambi will now continue to support PENN’s sportsbook operations until July 31, 2027. The agreement includes all on-property sportsbooks that are active as of the end of 2025, with Kambi currently supporting 30 PENN properties across 13 US states.
Kambi is pleased to announce a retail sportsbook partnership extension with PENN Entertainment.
The extension, relates to on-property sportsbooks active by end of 2025, provides PENN Entertainment access to Kambi’s premium retail sports betting technology until 31 July 2027.… pic.twitter.com/6c2GHOUGuU
— Kambi (@KambiSports) November 26, 2025
Kambi offers a turnkey sportsbook solution for customers like PENN, allowing companies to rapidly expand into new areas. In the case of PENN, the company is reportedly planning a “migration to its proprietary technology”, using Kambi’s technology to remain flexible during the transition.
“We are pleased to extend our retail agreement with PENN Entertainment, reaffirming Kambi’s position as the trusted sportsbook provider for leading operators,” said Kambi CEO Werner Becher.
“This agreement ensures PENN can continue to benefit from our high-performance technology while maintaining the flexibility to execute its long-term strategic plans. We look forward to continuing to work alongside PENN to deliver exceptional retail sportsbook experiences for its customers across the US.”
Kambi and PENN have eyes on future growthSome of the features included in Kambi’s offering include betting kiosks, over-the-counter betting options, and modern trading capabilities. The company has had its eyes on growth and expansion, with conservative financial reports including a major source code acquisition.
On PENN’s behalf, the company’s most recent financial results highlighted a focus on the US and Canada, which goes hand in hand with this extended partnership with Kambi. This comes after PENN and ESPN parted ways, rebranding ESPN Bet to theScore Bet.
Indeed, PENN’s North American iCasino arm of the business achieved its highest quarterly gaming revenue yet, seeing an increase of nearly 40% year-over-year. Those encouraging results underline the decision to continue investing in that space through the ongoing extension with Kambi.
Featured image: Kami Group / PENN Entertainment
