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Tech Market & VC news — Saturday 07 November 2026

16 stories from 5 sources, every one in English. Each links to its publisher.

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  1. After the midterms, things are looking rocky for Elon Musk and data centers
    USTechCrunch

    On Equity, we unpacked what the midterms mean for the tech industry.

  2. Megaspeed exec was recruited to spy on Nvidia CEO, according to US intelligence memo
    USTechCrunch

    A memo circulated earlier this year reportedly claimed that China’s Ministry of State Security recruited a female technology executive to spy on Nvidia's CEO.

  3. Parents want safer phones for kids. These companies are answering the call.
    USTechCrunch

    As parents look for alternatives to unrestricted smartphones, a growing number of companies are building phones designed specifically for kids, from feature-limited mobile devices to minimalist home phones.

  4. Binance CFO is leaving to ‘pursue a new venture’ after $6.3 billion hack
    USTechCrunch

    The announcement comes barely more than a week after hackers stole $6.3 billion worth of cryptocurrency from Binance users.

  5. Amazon’s new basic Kindle proves you don’t need all the bells and whistles
    USTechCrunch

    Amazon's redesigned basic Kindle costs more than before, but its lighter build and improved display make a compelling case for skipping the pricier models.

  6. 5 tips for getting the most out of AI
    USFast Company Tech

    Why do some people seem to be getting a lot out of AI , while others—maybe you—still feel like they’re spinning their wheels trying to squeeze anything remotely useful out of these platforms? The answer is multifaceted, of course. Some…

  7. Vast, varied, vivid: How this art festival celebrates pan-India creativity
    INYourStory (India)

    Launched in 2014, PhotoSparks is a weekly feature from YourStory, with photographs that celebrate the spirit of creativity and innovation. In the earlier 1,030 posts, we featured an art festival, <a…

  8. Beware this CAPTCHA scam designed to steal your data
    USFast Company Tech

    CAPTCHAs are one of the great annoyances of the modern internet, yet they play an important role in keeping the web secure. These tests, which usually involve solving simple puzzles or deciphering distorted text, help websites determine…

  9. Qatar’s $5.5 million startup fund could open doors for African founders
    NGTechCabal (Africa)

    Qatar is offering foreign tech founders up to $5.5 million in funding to back growth-stage startups that want to operate in the gas-rich Gulf country, alongside visas, subsidised housing, and business support. Behind the incentives is a…

  10. NSW parliamentary data centre inquiry asks who’s paying for government’s red carpet roll-out
    AUStartupDaily (AU)

    NSW MPs tear into AI data centres, demanding transparency and user-pays rules for power, water and land grabs.

  11. This clever tool fixes the biggest blind spot of Google Photos
    USFast Company Tech

    What I’m about to tell you has a bit of a Matrix edge to it, I realize, but hear me out: Some of my favorite tools are the ones that fill in gaps and improve the experience in other apps I’m already using. We spend so much of our time in…

  12. VibeCode30 2026: The 30 AI-built products to watch from India
    INYourStory (India)

    The next generation of technology builders may not all be software engineers. They could be students, product managers, marketing professionals, small business owners or simply individuals who understand a problem well enough to solve it…

  13. Sequoia shutting down its Scouts program marks the end of an era
    USTechCrunch

    Sequoia pioneered the scouts model and many VC firms followed suit, but a consensus now seems to be forming that the model has reached limits in its current form.

  14. From the front row to the hot seat — what the midterms mean for Big Tech
    USTechCrunch

    After spending two years getting cozy with the White House, Big Tech is suddenly trying to make friends with Democrats, and the open question is whether that image makeover can hold up against what states, local communities, and the…

  15. Mamaearth parent’s profit surges 87%; Goyal defends Temple amid backlash
    INYourStory (India)

    Dear Readers, AI is finding cyber flaws swiftly. But are enterprises quick enough to fix them? Nikesh Arora, Chairman and CEO of Palo Alto Networks, raises this crucial point. He notes in a LinkedIn post that most organisations, especially…

  16. Crusoe sells troubled Wyoming data center project to Google
    USTechCrunch

    The deal highlights the challenges of developing massive AI data centers.