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Thursday, November 12, 2026
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Apple Support Community forums to close November 20
Apple has made the forums read-only and will permanently shut them down on November 20. The site has been in use for 28 years and was a place where users helped each other with Apple device issues. Users can no longer make new posts or reply to existing threads.
Why it matters: Users who relied on the forums for peer support and troubleshooting will lose a long-standing resource for help with Apple products.
Sources: 9to5Mac · TechRadar · Ars Technica
SpaceX develops custom AI system for orbital data centers
The system, codenamed Kessel, replaces conventional NVLink cables with a 84-layer PCB. SpaceX/xAI will source some components independently while continuing to buy Nvidia hardware directly.
Why it matters: This could enable more efficient and powerful computing in space-based data centers, benefiting SpaceX's AI and orbital operations.
Sources: Tom's Hardware · TechRadar
Adobe and Google deepen AI integration across creative and productivity tools
Adobe and Google are expanding their partnership to embed each other's AI tools into their platforms. Adobe's Creative Cloud will include Google's Gemini models, while Google Workspace will integrate Adobe's Acrobat for better PDF handling. The collaboration also involves DeepMind to improve AI editing speed.
Why it matters: Users of Adobe and Google tools will benefit from faster, more integrated AI features across design, document management, and productivity workflows.
IBM to link two 520-qubit quantum chips by 2027
The integration of two 520-qubit chips into a single system is expected to be completed before the end of the year. This will allow access to a dual-processor quantum system in 2027.
Why it matters: Researchers and businesses may gain access to more powerful quantum computing resources earlier than expected.
Sources: Ars Technica
AMD returns 3D V-Cache to data center with Venice-X
AMD is bringing back 3D V-Cache technology for data centers with the Venice-X processor, which will feature higher clock speeds and improved memory bandwidth. The technology had been absent from data centers for four years following the launch of Genoa-X in 2023. Venice-X will offer nearly four times the per-socket memory bandwidth compared to previous models.
Why it matters: Data centers using high-performance computing will benefit from increased processing speed and memory efficiency.
Sources: Tom's Hardware
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