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Nasdaq down 5.5% in a day, chip index down 12% weekly

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Nasdaq fell 5.52% on Nov 5, its worst day since April 2025, and the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index dropped 12.15% for the week. The decline was driven by policy concerns over AI rules and data-center permits, not earnings. Nvidia fell about 9% and data-center and GPU-cloud names fell more than 14%.

Key points

  • Nasdaq closed down 5.52% on Nov 5, its worst day since April 2025.

  • Philadelphia Semiconductor Index fell 12.15% for the week.

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ChatCut new integrations and features rollout

ChatCut adds Grok Bot editing, Antigravity plugin, default GPT Image 2.6 model, My Assets storage, Dropbox-X flow, Retouch sliders, caption style copy.

Key points

  • Edit inside Grok Bot: ChatCut works in Grok on mobile and desktop; add a video and tell Grok how you want it edited.

  • GPT Image 2.6 is now our default image model: Flare for fast everyday images; Sunburst for detailed covers and edits.

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Hippius launches iPhone and Android apps

Hippius launches iPhone and Android apps, offering automatic encrypted backup of photos and files on the phone before upload. It claims only the user can read the backed-up data.

Key points

  • iPhone app released

  • Android app released

  • Encrypted automatic backup of photos and files before upload

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Generative AI projects budget overruns by 2028 50%

Generative AI projects will overrun budgets by 2028, with at least 50% exceeding costs due to poor architecture and lack of operational know-how. Use Gartner's Hype Cycle for Generative AI to identify suitable technologies.

Key points

  • Forecast: by 2028, at least 50% of GenAI projects will overrun budgeted costs.

  • Cause: poor architectural choices and lack of operational know-how.

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BlenderTools adds Send to Unreal and UE to Rigify

BlenderTools adds Send to Unreal for one-click asset transfer and UE to Rigify, a node-based retargeting system for Rigify. Both addons have separate documentation and download links.

Key points

  • Send to Unreal sends assets from Blender to Unreal Engine with one click.

  • UE to Rigify is a node based retargeting system for Blender's Rigify addon.

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Voice Cursor launch – AI voice dictation app announced

Voice Cursor launches as an AI voice dictation app that cleans repeats, polishes wording, and formats emails with one voice edit. It offers a free tier with 2,000 words per week and supports over 100 languages.

Key points

  • Free tier includes 2,000 words per week across all devices.

  • Supports 100+ languages automatically.

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GPT Image 2.6 live on TapNow – prompt to GIF feature

GPT Image 2.6 is live on TapNow, letting users type a line, pick a GIF and see it animated. It works in any style, from pixel art to photoreal.

Key points

  • Launch: GPT Image 2.6 is live on TapNow.

  • Feature: One prompt creates a GIF in any style, from pixel art to photoreal.

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Walker C1 debut at ZEISS Innovation Summit 2026

Walker C1 made its debut at the ZEISS Innovation Summit 2026, co-delivering a keynote on “AI in Products”. The robot also performed a waltz with a dancer in Europe.

Key points

  • Debut at the ZEISS Innovation Summit 2026.

  • Co-delivered first keynote with a human speaker on “AI in Products”.

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