CALWIRE Tech Report (Sunday, November 8, 2026)

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Today's top story: Ninja’s AutoBarista is impressively versatile, but one feature was a dealbreaker for me. This roundup covers 12 stories from TechCrunch and TC AI.

Ninja’s AutoBarista is impressively versatile, but one feature was a dealbreaker for me
The AutoBarista's "Grind iQ" technology allows the machine to analyze your coffee beans to inform how it pulls a shot of espresso. — TechCrunch

After the midterms, things are looking rocky for Elon Musk and data centers
On Equity, we unpacked what the midterms mean for the tech industry. — TC AI

Megaspeed exec was recruited to spy on Nvidia CEO, according to US intelligence memo
A memo circulated earlier this year reportedly claimed that China’s Ministry of State Security recruited a female technology execu... — TC AI

Parents want safer phones for kids. These companies are answering the call.
As parents look for alternatives to unrestricted smartphones, a growing number of companies are building phones designed specifica... — TechCrunch

Binance CFO is leaving to ‘pursue a new venture’ after $6.3 billion hack
The announcement comes barely more than a week after hackers stole $6.3 billion worth of cryptocurrency from Binance users. — TechCrunch

Amazon’s new basic Kindle proves you don’t need all the bells and whistles
Amazon's redesigned basic Kindle costs more than before, but its lighter build and improved display make a compelling case for ski... — TechCrunch

Sequoia shutting down its Scouts program marks the end of an era
Sequoia pioneered the scouts model and many VC firms followed suit, but a consensus now seems to be forming that the model has rea... — TechCrunch

From the front row to the hot seat — what the midterms mean for Big Tech
After spending two years getting cozy with the White House, Big Tech is suddenly trying to make friends with Democrats, and the op... — TechCrunch

Crusoe sells troubled Wyoming data center project to Google
The deal highlights the challenges of developing massive AI data centers. — TC AI

OpenAI reportedly raises an additional $11 billion at a $1.25 trillion valuation
OpenAI has reportedly raised an additional $11 billion as part of a funding round that hasn't closed yet but is expected to in the... — TC AI

The Duo apps are coming, says Apple
There are now 100,000 Duo-optimized apps, says Apple, and thousands more arrive daily. — TechCrunch

Hundreds of Artex AI hacking tools found publicly exposed to the web
Security researchers found hundreds of servers hosting the penetration testing tool Artex exposed to the internet, allowing anyone...

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