Tech news today is dominated by the fallout from Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang’s resignation — a shakeup President Trump has already weighed in on by pushing for former Apple CEO Tim Cook to take over.
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This roundup of today’s tech news also covers Google’s new Gemini 4 Hydrogen AI model, a handful of Apple product updates, and SpaceX’s bid for a historic Starship double catch, plus the latest in gadgets and fitness tech — including Meta’s call-making AI agent, Nintendo’s early Black Friday deals, and Rubik’s Cube production returning to Hungary.
The TLDR
- Science & Space: SpaceX Attempts a Historic Double Starship Catch Today
- Tech & Apps: Trump Pushes Tim Cook to Replace Jensen Huang at Nvidia
- AI Tools: Google’s AI Mode Gets Better at Complex Search Questions
- Fitness & Health Tech: Suunto Pulls Back From Finland as Wahoo Adds Sleep-Tracking Partners
Science & Space
SpaceX Attempts a Historic Double Starship Catch Today
SpaceX is targeting today, November 13, for Starship Flight 15, attempting to catch both the booster and the upper stage back at the launch site for the first time. Ahead of the launch, SpaceX painted the phrase “Don’t panic” on the rocket, a message it has used on previous missions, according to Space.com. Fans can watch the launch attempt live, per Space.com.
Rubik’s Cube Production Returns to Its Hungarian Birthplace
Rubik’s Cube production has returned to Hungary, where inventor Ernő Rubik — a Hungarian architect, sculptor, and professor — first created the puzzle in 1974, with a new automated production line opening this week in the city of Jászberény. The facility, run by Jasz-Plasztik, plans to turn out 1 million cubes a year, and Spin Master, the Canadian company that owns the Rubik’s Cube trademark, framed the opening as the toy symbolically coming home, according to Phys.org.
Tech & Apps
Trump Pushes Tim Cook to Replace Jensen Huang at Nvidia
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang resigned this week following reports of affairs, including one involving an alleged Chinese spy, and the company is now being run by its CFO on an interim basis. President Trump has already floated his pick for a permanent replacement — former Apple CEO Tim Cook — according to The Verge. Nvidia’s board has not announced a permanent successor.
An Obscure Elder Scrolls Spinoff Gets a 4K PC Makeover
The Elder Scrolls Travels: Shadowkey, a spinoff that originally launched only on Nokia’s N-Gage handheld, has received an AI-assisted overhaul bringing it to modern PCs in 4K with extra features layered on top of the original release, according to Ars Technica. It’s a niche pick, but a notable glow-up for one of the series’ most obscure entries.
Google Rolls Out Gemini 4 Hydrogen, Replacing 3.8 Flash
Google has begun rolling out Gemini 4 Hydrogen, a new fast, lower-cost AI model that replaces Gemini 3.8 Flash. Unlike earlier Gemini 4 versions, which rolled out slowly with extra security review, Hydrogen is going out broadly right away, according to Ars Technica.
Apple Sports Adds Live UFC Stats and Results
Apple Sports, the company’s free live-scores app, is adding UFC events with real-time stats and results, letting MMA fans follow fights alongside other sports in one place, according to 9to5Mac.
Apple’s HomeView and New Apple TV 4K Arrive in Stores Today
Apple’s new HomeView smart display and the latest Apple TV 4K hit stores today, and the same day marks the first chance to pre-order accessories from Apple’s new Home Collection smart-home lineup, according to 9to5Mac. If you’re building out a streaming setup to go with a new Apple TV, our guide on how to stack free trials to binge a season for free can help.
Nintendo’s Black Friday Deals Are Already Live
Nintendo is running some unusually deep Black Friday discounts this year, including markdowns on games like Donkey Kong Bananza, according to Lifehacker. Worth a look before the holiday shopping rush if there’s a Switch on your list.
Meta’s Muse AI Agent Can Now Make Phone Calls for You
Meta’s Muse AI agent can now place phone calls on a user’s behalf — scheduling appointments, making reservations, and even waiting on hold — but the feature is limited to subscribers on a paid plan, according to Engadget.
AI Tools
Google’s AI Mode Gets Better at Complex Search Questions
Google is upgrading AI Mode in Search, now powered by Gemini 4 Hydrogen, to better handle complicated, multi-part questions. The update is meant to surface more relevant links and deliver richer visual answers alongside AI-generated responses, according to TechCrunch. If you lean on AI tools day to day, our roundup of the best AI note-taking apps for family organization has more practical picks.
A Timeline of the Scandal That Ended Jensen Huang’s Nvidia Tenure
The scandal that pushed out Nvidia’s longtime CEO unfolded fast: Jensen Huang admitted to an affair, Nvidia’s board opened an investigation, and within days Huang had resigned. Because the relationship reportedly involved a woman linked to a Chinese spy, officials have flagged potential national-security concerns given the ongoing U.S.-China race over advanced AI chip technology, according to TechCrunch.
Fitness & Health Tech
Suunto Pulls Back From Finland as Wahoo Adds Sleep-Tracking Partners
Suunto is scaling back its presence in Finland, continuing a shift away from the country where the brand was founded, while rival Wahoo is adding new integrations with Oura, COROS, and Apple sleep data, according to DC Rainmaker. If you’re building a workout routine to go with your wearable, our guide to the best app for beginner strength training with no equipment is worth a look.
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Tech News FAQs
Who is running Nvidia now that Jensen Huang is gone?
Nvidia’s CFO is leading the company on an interim basis after Jensen Huang’s resignation. President Trump has floated former Apple CEO Tim Cook as a possible permanent replacement, but Nvidia’s board has not named one.
When is SpaceX’s Starship double-catch launch?
SpaceX is targeting Friday, November 13, 2026, for Starship Flight 15, which aims to catch both the booster and upper stage back at the launch site for the first time.
When do Apple’s new HomeView and Apple TV 4K come out?
Apple’s HomeView smart display and the newest Apple TV 4K arrive in stores on Friday, November 13, 2026, the same day accessories from Apple’s new Home Collection become available for pre-order.
Does Meta’s Muse AI agent charge for making phone calls?
Yes — Muse can place calls on your behalf to schedule appointments or make reservations, but that feature requires a paid Muse subscription rather than the free tier.
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