Daily Tech News Digest – 2026-11-02

Top tech headlines from BBC Technology, TechRadar and Ars Technica in the last 24 hours.

BBC Technology

• Binance users withdraw $3.6bn after largest-ever crypto hack
  The exchange froze transactions following the incident which has been linked to a North Korean group.
  Mon, 02 Nov 2026 07:42:33 GMT

TechRadar Tech

• Amazon's now rolling out its 'Ask this book' AI feature to Kindles
  Amazon's 'Ask this book' tool is bringing AI-powered insights and plot reminders to various Kindle models.
  Mon, 02 Nov 2026 12:05:55 +0000
• Philips Hue’s new AI lighting assistant is finally here, but don’t expect perfection
  The promised Custom AI Behaviors are now available in the Hue app for Hue Bridge Pro owners.
  Mon, 02 Nov 2026 11:26:14 +0000
• These Nintendo Switch 2 bundles are likely some of the best we'll see this Black Friday — get Mario Kart World or Switch Sports Resort for free
  Nintendo has surprised us by dropping two terrific value Switch 2 bundles ahead of Black Friday, featuring Mario Kart World or Nintendo Switch Sports Resort and more essential extras.
  Mon, 02 Nov 2026 11:23:19 +0000
• Openreach: UK landline phones will be switched off in 100 days, so make sure your connections are ready
  Openreach reminds the legacy phone network is being officially switched off on January 31 2027, with no extensions.
  Mon, 02 Nov 2026 11:07:37 +0000
• Getting the most out of your collaboration strategy
  How to effectively implement AI to improve communications and support networks for customers and employees.
  Mon, 02 Nov 2026 10:41:24 +0000
• Technology is reinventing fraud: Financial institutions must keep up
  Criminals network attack the trust layer: here’s who banks can take it back.
  Mon, 02 Nov 2026 10:05:16 +0000
• Virgin Media O2 reportedly set to cut thousands of jobs in a bid to save costs
  Virgin Media O2 could be set to lay off 4,000 of its 16,000 workers amid plans to tackle company debt.
  Mon, 02 Nov 2026 09:54:59 +0000
• This Halloween, make sure your sensitive data Is wearing a mask
  How data masking can protect sensitive information as AI gains greater access to enterprise data.
  Mon, 02 Nov 2026 09:52:11 +0000
• The in-store telemetry blackout costing retailers billions
  How real-time payment telemetry and AI can prevent costly in-store checkout failures.
  Mon, 02 Nov 2026 09:34:33 +0000
• How to watch Paris Masters 2026 for FREE: Live Streams & TV Channels for ATP 1000 Tennis, Schedule & Preview
  Watch streams from the Paris Masters 2026, including free trial options, as Alcaraz and Zverev headline event – tennis TV channels, broadcasters and streams.
  Mon, 02 Nov 2026 09:09:38 +0000
• Everyone should be building with AI, and everyone should know its cost
  When you try to use one AI tool with no defined role for every task, results are disappointing and erode trust in technology.
  Mon, 02 Nov 2026 08:57:58 +0000
• Anthropic wants to use Claude AI to help discover new lifesaving drugs, says 'the best way to identify and work through these bottlenecks is to get deeply involved in real drug programs'
  Anthropic is applying Claude to drug discovery, antibody development, pharmaceutical manufacturing, and clinical research.
  Mon, 02 Nov 2026 02:15:00 +0000
• Chinese team claims astonishing new fiber transfer speed world record — incredible 3.2 Petabits per second transfer is the same as downloading over 20,000 4K movies in a second
  Chinese researchers report 3.2 Pb/s real-time transmission across a 24-core fibre, surpassing their earlier record but remaining below higher laboratory benchmarks
  Mon, 02 Nov 2026 01:15:00 +0000
• Quordle hints and answers for Monday, November 2 (game #1743)
  Looking for Quordle clues? We can help. Plus get the answers to Quordle today and past solutions.
  Mon, 02 Nov 2026 00:00:00 +0000
• NYT Strands hints and answers for Monday, November 2 (game #974)
  Looking for NYT Strands answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, including the spangram.
  Mon, 02 Nov 2026 00:00:00 +0000
• NYT Connections hints and answers for Monday, November 2 (game #1240)
  Looking for NYT Connections answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, plus my commentary on the puzzles.
  Mon, 02 Nov 2026 00:00:00 +0000
• This robot vacuum just won our Home Device of the Year Award — and it's already 44% off in this early Black Friday deal
  With class-leading navigation and superb cleaning on all floor types, the DJI Romo P is worth picking up ahead of the Black Friday sales rush, thanks to a massive AU$1,003 discount at JB Hi-Fi.
  Sun, 01 Nov 2026 23:49:44 +0000
• This US state wants to let AI set up and run an entire business — with only a single human needed
  US Congress is pushing back on the state of Delaware’s new legislation that allows placing AIs in charge of companies.
  Sun, 01 Nov 2026 23:25:00 +0000
• Intel and AMD could be about to work together on a mystery project — CEO Lip-Bu Tan hints at future co-operation, which could be anything from software to CPU to foundry work
  Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan has discussed potential cooperation with AMD while pursuing customized processors, advanced manufacturing technologies, and additional foundry customers.
  Sun, 01 Nov 2026 21:40:00 +0000
• Google is building NASA a robot doctor for use on future deep space missions
  Google and NASA are developing a robotic medical assistant for deep-space astronauts, combining equipment handling, basic health monitoring, and supervised medical support.
  Sun, 01 Nov 2026 19:35:00 +0000

Ars Technica Technology

• This $48 e-paper display can be whatever you want it to be
  This DIY e-paper display works in two official ecosystems or on your own server.
  Mon, 02 Nov 2026 12:00:07 +0000

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