Jury Orders Apple to Pay $634M for Patent Infringement

  1. OpenAI has launched OpenAI for Ireland, a partnership with the Irish Government, Dogpatch Labs, and Patch. The initiative aims to help small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), founders, and young builders use AI to innovate, boost productivity, and develop the next generation of Irish tech startups. (Source: OpenAI Blog) Original
  2. OpenAI is exploring mechanistic interpretability to understand how neural networks reason. Their new sparse model approach could enhance transparency in AI systems, supporting safer and more reliable behavior. This research aims to provide deeper insights into the inner workings of AI. (Source: OpenAI Blog) Original
  3. OpenAI is piloting group chats in ChatGPT to simplify collaboration. Users can now bring others and ChatGPT into one shared conversation to plan, brainstorm, and create together, enhancing the collaborative potential of the platform. (Source: OpenAI Blog) Original
  4. The International Energy Agency reports that the world will spend $580 billion on data centers in 2025, $40 billion more than the amount allocated for finding new oil supplies. This highlights the significant investment in data infrastructure, particularly for AI, and raises questions about the energy sources powering these centers. (Source: TechCrunch) Original
  5. JPMorgan is contesting the legal bills from Frank founder Charlie Javice’s team, which include expenses such as luxury hotel upgrades, 24 hours of work in a single day, and cellulite butter. The bank argues that these charges are unreasonable and should not be covered. (Source: TechCrunch) Original
  6. A federal jury in California ruled that Apple must pay medical device maker Masimo $634 million for infringing a patent related to blood oxygen monitoring technology. This decision comes after a legal battle over the intellectual property rights of the technology. (Source: TechCrunch) Original
  7. The release of a new Mac Pro may face significant delays, according to recent reports. Bloomberg suggests that the high-end desktop computer might join other products in Apple's "product purgatory," indicating a longer wait for updates. (Source: Engadget) Original
  8. Black Friday deals for 2025 have expanded into a month-long event, with retailers offering continuous discounts. Shoppers can find the best tech sales from Amazon, Apple, Lego, Ninja, and more, making it easier to catch great deals throughout November. (Source: Engadget) Original