Samsung posted record Q3 revenue and profit as soaring memory prices fueled a chip boom, with tight supply expected through 2027. AI demand is lifting HBM and server memory sales, but rising costs are squeezing phone makers and consumers.

Texas’s Democratic election sweep could reshape housing policy as the state struggles to build enough affordable homes for its fast-growing population. Priorities include renter protections, leasing state land for workforce housing and faster disaster aid, while builders urge officials to preserve bipartisan supply reforms.

After Republicans lost both chambers in the midterms, Trump put a red “VETO” cap on his desk and warned the incoming Democratic Congress. Critics mocked the display as divisive and urged Democrats to test his veto threat.

Drought can raise the risk of some infectious diseases while curbing others, a review of 100 studies finds. Shrinking water sources can crowd hosts and favor disease carriers; researchers say ecological monitoring and interventions may help forecast and prevent outbreaks.

Apple’s iOS 27.3 beta gives Siri AI actions across 15 built-in apps, from managing files to organizing Safari tabs. Developers can begin connecting apps through App Intents, but usefulness will hinge on adoption.

Unaffiliated voters have hit record levels on Long Island, matching or surpassing Republicans in both counties as Democrats also lose ground. The rise reflects political distrust, but “blanks” span the spectrum and can’t vote in New York’s closed primaries.

SpaceX is moving to challenge America’s wireless giants, pairing Starlink satellites with terrestrial 5G. A Qualcomm deal could equip tens of thousands of sites from 2027; spectrum and tower access remain key hurdles.

Oracle NetSuite unveiled NetSuite Next, aiming to move ERP beyond reporting by using AI to spot problems, coordinate workflows and take approved actions across business systems. New agents and implementation tools promise more automation, but availability varies and distributor benefits remain unproven.

The Trump administration says planned data center projects will proceed despite local opposition, as voters increasingly challenge their power use, costs and environmental impact. A survey found 56% of midterm voters consider data centers a major issue.

Meta is rolling out upgraded Muse and Meta AI models with better memory and task recovery. The specialized models, improved using Muse Wonder, forget key details less often and are 67% better at completing everyday tasks disrupted by unexpected problems.