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Nvidia has increased the Shield TV Pro's price to $299.99, citing higher memory and component costs, despite the seven-year-old streaming box receiving no hardware refresh.

CXMT shares fell 1.4% before China's National Day break, but remain far above their IPO price as investors assess DRAM production, expansion costs and valuation risks.

ChipMOS shares rose nearly 10% to NT$127 on heavy volume, extending a sharp rally as investors focused on recovering margins, stronger memory demand and planned capacity expansion.

A British inquest heard that Cassius Newton, son of former Chelsea player Eddie Newton, and friend Aran Martinson died during a UAE hike in extreme heat.

ON Semiconductor shares climbed after it replaced its proposed all-stock Synaptics acquisition with a $5.7 billion cash offer, reducing consideration and avoiding shareholder dilution.

Investors are looking beyond major technology companies for potential beneficiaries of AI spending, with 10 stocks spanning memory chips, infrastructure, networking and services.

Breast cancer diagnoses are increasing in the US, but earlier detection and improved treatments have lifted five-year survival above 90%. Racial disparities remain.

From Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina to Coco Gauff and Naomi Osaka, these 10 players stand out in 2026 for their success, style and influence beyond tennis.

US employers added 29,000 jobs in September, well below forecasts, while unemployment rose to 4.2%, prompting investors to reduce expectations of another Federal Reserve rate rise.

Synaptics shares surged after onsemi agreed to acquire the chipmaker for about $5.7 billion in cash, replacing an earlier all-stock deal amid interest from an unnamed bidder.

Novak Djokovic extended his China Open record to 30-0 by beating Nuno Borges, while analysts questioned how much the streak reveals about his current form after an 11-year absence.

Aryna Sabalenka marked her return to competition with a dominant win over Renata Zarazua at the China Open, setting up a third-round meeting with Nikola Bartunkova.

South Korea and Venezuela drew 0-0 in Ulsan, with Venezuela creating more chances and outshooting the hosts in a physical friendly match during South Korea's invitational series.

AT&T has warned some iPhone 18 Pro Max customers that calls, texts, data and 911 access may fail, while users say Apple's recommended update has not fixed the issue.

Luke Daley, who was briefly detained during the Nancy Guthrie investigation, has been booked into a Pima County jail, but authorities have not linked the booking to her disappearance.

Eminem will feature on Kid Rock's upcoming Christian album, Halfway 2 Jesus, marking their first recorded collaboration in nearly three decades amid differing political views.

Bill Gates has called for government oversight of artificial intelligence, warning that advances in cybersecurity and biological applications have created risks too serious to leave to voluntary industry safeguards.

Florence Pugh discusses the creative challenge of playing Cathy Ames and executive producing Netflix's seven-episode East of Eden adaptation, which expands Zoe Kazan's focus on Steinbeck's notorious character.

Vladimir Putin warned that Russia could use all weapons in its arsenal, including nuclear arms, if Kaliningrad were attacked, while claiming Ukrainian strikes have cost 1% of GDP.

Jeff Bezos has joined a consortium that acquired roughly 38% of Liverpool from Fenway Sports Group, valuing the Premier League club at more than $7 billion.

Apple has confirmed that the inner display cover on its upcoming iPhone Duo foldable can be replaced, costing US customers with AppleCare+ $19, though standard pricing remains unclear.

Apple is reportedly developing an AI-powered home security camera that would analyse activity and send text descriptions instead of recording video, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.

Macmahon Holdings shares fell 9.91% to A$1 on Friday, despite record annual results and a contract pipeline worth more than A$5 billion.

Elon Musk's latest claim that Instagram is "for girls" has reignited debate, but global audience data shows men slightly outnumber women on the platform.

Ken Urker, the partner of Gypsy Rose Blanchard and father of their daughter, was found dead at his Louisiana home. Authorities said the death remains under investigation.

Selena Gomez has again rejected online speculation about cosmetic procedures after her 2026 Emmys appearance, citing Botox, lupus treatment and the limits of judging appearances from photographs.

EQ Resources shares fell 11.24% to 39.5 Australian cents as speculative resources stocks remained under pressure, despite a broader ASX rebound and the company's strong annual gains.

Meghan's lifestyle brand As Ever has launched a $148 Advent calendar featuring 24 handcrafted Compartés chocolates, personalised numbering and flavours linked to its existing product range.

Australian shares recovered on Friday as technology and energy stocks advanced, while easing bond yields helped stabilise markets after the ASX 200's sharp Thursday decline.