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Proximal Ventures raises debut fund to back startups bringing AI to drug development
While established venture firms continue to attract capital, first-time fund managers are facing one of the toughest fundraising environments in years. But that didn’t stop Sahir Raoof, a former SignalFire investor and executive at two healthcare startups, from raising $27.5 million for his first solo VC fund. Raoof’s firm, Proximal Ventures, is betting that AI can transform the tools, infrastructure, and services that support drug development. Pharmaceutical companies have historically outsourced various stages of…
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X-energy gets green light to build its first small modular nuclear reactors
Nuclear startup X-energy announced Monday that it had been given the go-ahead from federal officials to build its first four commercial reactors. The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) approved the construction permit application for four of X-energy’s Xe-100 reactors at a Dow chemical plant in Texas. Each reactor will be capable of generating 80 megawatts of electricity and 200 megawatts of heat. X-energy says the approval is the first for an advanced nuclear reactor at…
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What happens to mathematics when AI becomes an oracle?
Our modern world runs on math, from social media algorithms, package delivery, and weather prediction to medical imaging and machine learning. The rise of computers helped fuel its dominance, enabling us to work with increasingly large numbers that would otherwise be beyond the capacity of our finite human brains. But with the rise of large language models, AI chatbots, and, soon, quantum computing, so-called "big math" is beginning to outstrip its creators entirely. What…
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Musique
Démocratie sous morphine : le réveil qui dérange
Des urnes, des discours, des promesses de stabilité… et une étrange impression d'anesthésie. La chanson de Guy de Lussigny secoue le confort des certitudes politiques.
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Samsung is getting its Galaxy Wearable app ready for its smart glasses debut
Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission. Learn more. Samsung’s Android XR-powered “Intelligent Eyewear” is nearly here. As we learned last week, pre-orders are scheduled to start on November 12. According to rumors, shipping is expected to start in mid-December. As we approach these dates, Samsung is making preparations in the Galaxy Wearable app. Spotted by SamMobile, the latest version of the Galaxy Wearables adds built-in pairing support for the upcoming…
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I’ve waited a long time for the Boox Picco, and I’m not disappointed
At around $100, the Boox Picco offers one of the most portable e-reader experiences you can get. You add MagSafe-like capability with a refreshingly simple UI, and you have a delightful way to read, literally wherever you are. There is an argument to be made for every single shape and size e-readers come in, and they come in so many different sizes it’s hard to keep track. I love the idea of having a…
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Samsung Gallery can finally sync your photos directly to Google Photos
What you need to know Samsung has introduced Galaxy Sync, allowing Galaxy users to back up photos and videos directly to Google Photos. The new integration lets users access synced photos across Galaxy devices without switching to the Google Photos app. Galaxy Sync is rolling out with One UI 9, but older photos already stored in Google Photos won't appear in Gallery. Samsung has finally announced Galaxy Sync for Galaxy smartphones, allowing users to…
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No, the Pixel Tag is not available today
Our first impressions on Google’s new Pixel Tag are live, but orders are not. There appears to be some confusion running around the web, but the Pixel Tag is not available for purchase today. Announced in August, the Pixel Tag is the first Find Hub tracker directly from Google, and it’s been worth the wait. In our initial review earlier today, we found it to be a solid option with polish not found on…
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Android 17 QPR2 November update rolling out with 33 Pixel fixes
Android 17 QPR2 is rolling out a month early with the November 2026 Feature Drop and security patch. The update is available for the Pixel 6a, 7, 7 Pro, 7a, Tablet, Fold, 8, 8 Pro, 8a, 9, 9 Pro, 9 Pro XL, 9 Pro Fold, 9a, 10, 10 Pro, 10 Pro XL, 10a, 11, 11 Pro, 11 Pro XL, and 11 Pro Fold. There are Pixel fixes across Apps, Audio, Battery & Charging, Bluetooth,…
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All 7 Anthropic founders will each cash out about $250M in IPO
As Anthropic barrels toward an enormous IPO that could value it at $1.4 trillion, the company has disclosed a tidbit in its new S-1 filing about how many shares each of its seven co-founders plan to sell. Each will sell 3,378,378 shares. Anthropic has floated an unusually broad initial price range of $70 to $78 a share. At the midrange of $74, each founder would take in just shy of $250 million. At the…
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Google’s November Pixel update packs dozens of bug fixes, and you can get it now
Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission. Learn more. Google just announced its November Pixel Drop, delivering new features and expanding access to old ones across the Pixel lineup, but that’s just that half of it — we’re also getting the latest set of monthly fixes and stability improvements. Our most recent monthly Pixel update may be a week behind its normal schedule, but today Google’s correcting that oversight with the…
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The PlayStation Plus PC app is shutting down next month
Sony said less than 0.4 percent of PlayStation Plus Premium members were using the PC app. Sony said less than 0.4 percent of PlayStation Plus Premium members were using the PC app. Sony is retiring the PlayStation Plus app for PC on December 10th. Sony says it will notify users directly about the shutdown. The app allowed PlayStation Plus Premium subscribers to stream certain games on PC, but according to Sony, not many people…
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Google Fi adds support for a second 5G network, won't say which one
Google has announced a “super network” upgrade for its Fi cell service. For the past few years, Google Fi has operated exclusively on the T-Mobile network, but now it’s adding support for a second 5G network. Oddly, Google refuses to say which one. Google’s MVNO (mobile virtual network operator) launched in 2015 as Project Fi with support for both T-Mobile and Sprint service. The service initially only worked on Google’s Nexus phones, which would…
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Today’s Android app deals and freebies: Undead Slayer, Level Come Again, Children of Morta, more
Amazon has now launched its official giant early Black Friday sale, the all-time low on the Google Home Speaker is still flying, and today’s best Google Play app and game deals are ready, including Undead Slayer: Offline Premium, Level Come Again: Troll Game, Children of Morta, Old Man’s Journey, ELOH, Caravan SandWitch, Broken Sword: Reforged, Inua – A Story in Ice and Time, and more. Just be sure to scope out the new Galaxy…
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Oura to acquire AI-native primary care startup Counsel Health for $625M
Oura announced on Tuesday that it’s acquiring AI-native primary care company Counsel Health for $625 million. The deal comes a few weeks after Oura postponed its up to $2.2 billion IPO indefinitely, citing “uncertainty in the IPO market.” Counsel Health is an AI-powered healthcare platform that combines a chat-based medical experience with access to licensed physicians. Its service was integrated into the Oura app in June. Users can connect with Counsel’s medical AI to…
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Starlink Mini 2 adds a swappable battery
The all-in-one satellite dish can now operate for over four hours without an external power source. The all-in-one satellite dish can now operate for over four hours without an external power source. SpaceX announced a new version of its all-in-one satellite internet terminal that integrates a dish, Wi-Fi router, and now a battery into a single device about the size of a laptop. According to some users on X who shared screenshots of invitations…
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IT & Science & Technology
La réversibilité contractuelle doit se tester avant la signature
La réversibilité contractuelle doit se tester avant la signature Une situation illustrative suffit à montrer le piège. Un comité de direction doit choisir un service SaaS pour un processus critique. La démonstration est convaincante, le prix négocié et le calendrier rassurant. Le DSI pose alors une question simple : « Pouvez-vous restituer demain nos données, nos règles de gestion et les journaux nécessaires à leur contrôle ? » Le fournisseur répond que la réversibilité…
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By land, by air: Amazon's 'Ring Robotics' debuts with a Rover and Drone Cam
Today (Nov. 10), Amazon's "Ring Robotics" begins a new path in home security for homeowners. In a press release, the company states Ring Robotics will focus on security measures that patrol, move, respond, and investigate. Jamie Siminoff, founder and chief inventor of Ring, said Ring Robotics is the product of users wanting "eyes in the places a fixed camera couldn’t reach, and peace of mind in the spots they’d never want one." Sminioff adds,…
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The US is winning the AI race. Jensen Huang could have blown it
Nvidia’s chips are powering America’s AI boom. Of course Chinese spies are interested. Nvidia’s chips are powering America’s AI boom. Of course Chinese spies are interested. As espionage targets go, Jensen Huang is perhaps one of the least surprising on Earth. The Nvidia CEO runs one of the world’s most valuable companies, controls the in-demand technology fueling the AI boom, and is cozy with presidents, CEOs, and all manner of important people. He also…
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Wearable
November Pixel Watch Drop: Create My Widget, Phone-to-Watch Unlock, and Wear OS 7.1
Besides a big update for phones, there’s also a sizable Pixel Watch Drop today, but it’s mostly a preview of what’s to come. On the Pixel Watch 3 and newer (Wear OS 7+), step-by-step workouts are rolling out starting today. In addition to instructions, you can log reps and weights, as well as track metrics. Make sure you’re on Google Health 4.12+ on your Pixel Watch and version 5.12+ on Android. The other four…
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HiLight on Pixel 11 Pro phones now supports Google Messages
Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission. Learn more. Google brought Pixel phones a new hardware feature this year, marking the debut of the HiLight notification light on Pixel 11 models, and now, with the release of the November Pixel Drop, it’s picking up some new functionality. Notification lights have been around since phones weren’t even that smart, but in recent years we’ve seen less and less of them — which…
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Gboard’s Rambler voice typing expands to the Pixel 10 series
Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission. Learn more. Gboard’s latest voice dictation feature, Rambler, is coming to Pixel 10 phones. This feature, which has remained exclusive to the Pixel 11 lineup, is now expanding to cover the company’s 2025 flagships. In addition to Rambler, Google is also bringing a few other Gemini Intelligence features to the Pixel 10 series as part of the November Pixel Drop. With this expansion, Rambler…
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Speech Processing Pioneer Bishnu Saroop Atal Dies at 93
Bishnu Saroop Atal Acoustics and signal processing pioneer Life Fellow, 93; died 19 August Atal was an acoustics and signal processing researcher at Bell Labs in Murray Hill, N.J., and later at AT&T’s Shannon Laboratory, in Florham Park, N.J. His pioneering work on voice-coding techniques became the foundation for efficient, high-quality voice transmission over cellular networks. He received the 2013 IEEE Jack S. Kilby Signal Processing Medal for “fundamental and pioneering contributions to speech…
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IA
Gemini Intelligence: New features, on more devices
Gemini Intelligence is now available on more devices, including motorola signature 27 and Pixel 10. See how expanded capabilities across these devices help you do more. Your browser does not support the audio element. Gemini Intelligence 1 brings the best of Gemini to Android devices, helping your devices work harder for you. Earlier this year, we announced Gemini Intelligence, and this summer devices started rolling out — from the Pixel 11 to the Samsung…
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