Windows on Arm has significantly improved its gaming readiness, OpenAI has launched GPT 5.1-Codex-Max, and the Whitehouse considers centralizing AI regulation.

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Google Releases Nano Banana Pro

Google has launched Nano Banana Pro, a significant upgrade to its image generation model built on Gemini 3. Key features include enhanced editing, 4K resolution, better text accuracy, web-search integration for image generation, and granular control over elements like lighting. While slower and more expensive than its predecessor, Nano Banana Pro is being integrated across Google’s AI products and is accessible via the Gemini API.

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Windows on Arm Gaming Improvements

Windows on Arm has significantly improved its gaming readiness a year after launch. Major advancements include Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Control Panel for game optimization and driver updates, Microsoft’s Prism emulator now supporting x86 AVX instructions, and an updated Xbox app for downloading ARM64 games from PC Game Pass. Qualcomm’s work with anti-cheat providers now allows games like Fortnite to run with kernel-level support, indicating a serious effort to make multiplayer gaming viable on Snapdragon X Elite, though further development is still needed.

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OpenAI Launches GPT 5.1-Codex-Max

OpenAI has launched GPT 5.1-Codex-Max, an enhanced, self-sufficient coding model surpassing its predecessor, GPT-5.1-Codex, in speed, capability, and efficiency, as announced on X. Optimized for coding and featuring compaction abilities for long tasks, it is a strong competitor to Claude Code. Significantly, it is the first Codex model trained for Windows, demonstrating better performance with Powershell and on the SWE-Bench Verified benchmark. It is immediately accessible via the Codex CLI, IDE extension, cloud, and code review platforms.

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White House Considers AI Executive Order

The U.S. president is reportedly considering an executive order, possibly as early as Friday, to centralize federal AI regulation. This includes establishing an “AI Litigation Task Force” under the attorney general with the exclusive power to challenge state AI laws. A draft, obtained by The Verge, shows this Task Force could sue states specifically citing recent California and Colorado laws on AI safety/catastrophic risk and algorithmic discrimination that impede the AI industry’s growth. The Task Force will also periodically work with White House special advisers, like David Sacks, the special adviser for AI and crypto.

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Uber Eats Adds Starship Robot Delivery

Uber Eats is partnering with Starship Technologies to introduce autonomous food delivery using Starship’s sidewalk robots in the U.K., starting in Leeds and Sheffield in December. The collaboration will expand to other European markets in 2026 and the U.S. in 2027. This move adds to Uber’s existing autonomous delivery partnerships with companies like Serve Robotics and Avride. Starship, which has a fleet of nearly 3,000 robots globally, promises deliveries in under 30 minutes for distances up to two miles.

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Spotify Acquires WhoSampled for SongDNA Feature

Spotify has acquired WhoSampled and plans to integrate its technology into a new interactive feature called SongDNA. SongDNA will display the samples, collaborators, and covers associated with a track directly in the “Now Playing” view for Spotify Premium users. The deal includes WhoSampled’s team and its large music database, but the standalone WhoSampled platform will continue operating with improvements. Spotify is also developing “About the song,” a feature to provide details about a song’s inspiration and creation process.

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Google Expands AI Image Detection

Google is enhancing Gemini to detect AI-generated images with a new “Is this AI-generated?” feature, utilizing its SynthID watermark and planning to incorporate the industry-standard C2PA content credentials for broader detection, including AI models like Sora. Google’s new Nano Banana Pro model will embed C2PA metadata. Future plans include verification for video and audio, integration into Search, and dependence on social media platform adoption for automated flagging.

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Verizon Announces Major Layoffs and Restructuring

Verizon is implementing a major cost-cutting and restructuring plan, which includes laying off over 13,000 employees (13% of its workforce) and franchising 179 retail stores. CEO Dan Schulman states the goal is to create a “leaner, more customer-focused operation” amid increased competition and customer loss. The company is committing $20 million to help affected workers with reskilling and career transition as it adapts to the AI era.

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Waymo Expands Robotaxi Service to New Cities

Waymo is expanding its robotaxi service to Minneapolis, New Orleans, and Tampa, adding to existing markets like Los Angeles, San Francisco, Phoenix, Austin, and Atlanta. Future 2026 expansion includes Dallas, Denver, Seattle, London, and Tokyo. This growth will test the technology in new environments, like Minneapolis’s snow and New Orleans’s crowded streets. Partnerships with Uber, Moove, and Avis Budget Group support fleet operations, maintaining Waymo’s lead over competitors like Zoox and Tesla.

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T-Mobile Adds Fee for Apple TV “On Us”

T-Mobile is adding a $3 monthly fee for the previously free Apple TV “On Us” add-on, a perk for “Plus”-level postpaid plans since 2021. The charge will begin on January 1st, 2026, confirmed by customer texts and “Add-ons” pages. Also, T-Mobile customers billing a standard Apple TV subscription will see their price rise from $9.99 to $12.99, matching Apple’s current rate.

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