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Google has announced the Xreal Aura, described as the first wired XR glasses running on its Android XR platform. The glasses connect via a wire rather than relying solely on onboard processing, positioning Android XR as a system for tethered lightweight headsets. The announcement drew discussion on Hacker News, where commenters are weighing the wired design against wireless alternatives and what it means for the mixed-reality hardware market.

Open Source consultancy Collabora has relocated its Mastodon account from floss.social to Fosstodon, telling existing followers they will carry over automatically. The company, which works on the Linux kernel, graphics, multimedia, machine learning and XR, says it will use the new account to share engineering blog posts, talks and software releases.

A developer has released OpenTaxRate, an open-source dataset providing US sales tax rates resolved down to the street-address level. The project is hosted on GitHub and is being shared with the Hacker News community for feedback. Sales tax rates in the US vary by state, county, city and special districts, making address-level accuracy valuable for e-commerce and billing software. Early reactions are limited so far, with modest engagement.

A financial news analysis tracked how $1,000 split evenly — $250 each in Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP and Solana — at the start of October would have performed over the month. The piece has drawn attention from crypto watchers curious how the four major coins moved in October, a month often considered favorable for digital assets. The specific result of the calculation was not detailed in the available information.

The chair of the US Securities and Exchange Commission has stated that most crypto assets do not qualify as securities, a significant shift in the regulator's stance. The comments raise questions for XRP, which has spent roughly five years in litigation with the SEC over whether the token was sold as an unregistered security. Investors are weighing what the softer regulatory tone could mean for the ongoing case and for the broader crypto market.

XREAL has launched its Aura AR glasses running Android XR at a price of $1,099, undercutting rival Meta on price. The launch drew attention alongside the release of the game Holochess, which debuted at the same time. In Japan, XREAL also began selling its flagship XREAL 1 Pro+ glasses, with improved brightness, through Amazon at 99,999 yen, with retail availability announced at around 85,000 yen.

XRP commentator Versan Aljarrah is asserting that global central banks will drain the supply of XRP, the cryptocurrency tied to Ripple. The claim suggests central bank adoption of the digital asset could absorb available tokens and push up its price. The remarks are drawing significant attention from crypto investors, though no central bank has announced such a policy.

Financial outlets are publishing comparisons of XRP and Bitcoin price targets, citing answers from ChatGPT on which cryptocurrency could reach its milestone first — XRP at $5 or Bitcoin at $200,000. The pieces reflect ongoing speculation among crypto investors about relative upside, though the AI's response carries no predictive authority and neither coin's trajectory is guaranteed.

Atlassian Williams Racing has announced that Luke Browning will return to the cockpit for the first free practice session at the Brazilian Grand Prix, promoting the news on its official channels. The young driver is getting another opportunity to drive the FW car in an FP1 session as part of the team's programme of giving its junior talent grand prix weekend experience.

Bitcoin, XRP and other major cryptocurrencies have shown little reaction to a reported $6 billion hack at Binance, according to Barron's. Despite the scale of the alleged breach, crypto prices have largely held steady, and traders appear unconcerned. The resilience of the market in the face of the news is drawing attention from investors and commentators.

Valve has released SteamOS 0.5.7 in beta for its Steam Frame VR headset. The update brings WebXR support, allowing browser-based virtual reality experiences to run on the device, alongside improvements to the settings interface and other fixes. Gamers following the headset's development are watching how quickly the software is maturing with these incremental beta releases.

With the US midterm elections taking place tomorrow, analysts have laid out five possible scenarios for how the outcome could affect major cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin, XRP and Solana. Crypto markets are watching the vote closely, as results could shift regulatory attitudes toward digital assets in Washington and set the tone for prices in the weeks ahead.

NASA has highlighted the X-Ray Timing Science Analysis Group, a body that brings together astrophysicists studying how cosmic X-ray sources vary over time. The group coordinates research on neutron stars, black holes and other extreme objects, and its work supports mission planning and data analysis for X-ray observatories. It signals continued NASA investment in timing-based high-energy astrophysics.

Shares of Walmart, Target and Dollar Tree led a broad retail rally following election results that gave Democrats control of Congress. The retail sector ETF (XRT) rose as investors bet on the legislative outlook. Traders are watching whether the sweep signals policy changes on stimulus, wages and taxes that could affect consumer spending and discount retailers in particular.

Xreal has opened preorders for its Aura smart glasses, which run on Google's Android XR operating system. The announcement has drawn attention from tech outlets and early adopters tracking the expanding market for AR and smart eyewear, as major players like Google, Samsung and Meta compete to define the platform for wearable extended reality devices.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP and Dogecoin gave back early gains as voting in the US midterm elections closed. One analyst described the move as a classic 'sell the rumor, buy the news' play, with traders having already priced in an expected market-friendly outcome and now taking profits rather than pushing prices higher.

Bitcoin, Ethereum and XRP are recovering after recent losses, with analysts weighing what is behind the rebound. Discussion centres on whether the gains are driven by renewed investor appetite, market flows or broader macro factors. Traders are watching whether the three major cryptocurrencies can hold their momentum or if the recovery stalls.

Ukraine's air defenses, including drone-based systems, are intercepting and shooting down Russian missile and drone strikes. Reports and explainers highlight how Ukrainian defenses are countering ongoing Russian attacks, a key part of the war's evolving dynamics. The effectiveness of these defenses remains a central point of discussion as Russia continues its bombardment campaign.

Reports say Bitcoin and XRP are barely moving despite news of a $6 billion hack linked to Binance, a sharp contrast to past crypto breaches that sent prices tumbling. Commentators attribute the muted reaction to deeper market liquidity, stable investor sentiment, and growing accustomed to exchange security incidents. Traders are watching whether the calm holds or selling pressure emerges as details of the breach become clearer.

Bitcoin, Ethereum and XRP are extending their gains as the US dollar weakens following Democratic wins in the US midterm elections. Traders are linking the crypto rally to expectations that a divided Congress could curb fiscal spending, easing inflation pressure and weighing on the greenback, with investors watching whether the momentum holds.

A new analysis examines XRP's tendency to fall alongside Bitcoin whenever the broader crypto market declines. The piece explores why XRP, despite its own ecosystem and use cases, remains closely tied to Bitcoin's price movements, with investors treating it as a high-beta asset that amplifies market-wide sell-offs.

Market watchers are publishing fresh price predictions for Bitcoin, Ethereum and XRP after election results left President Trump's party weakened in Congress. Analysts are weighing how legislative gridlock, regulatory appointments and crypto policy prospects could affect digital asset prices, with traders watching for volatility and direction across the three major cryptocurrencies.

The French data-journalism series DataGule has released an episode titled 'Aux Frontex de l'Europe', examining the role of Frontex, the European Border and Coast Guard Agency, in managing the EU's external borders. The episode is being shared among French-speaking audiences, with discussion focused on the agency's expanding powers and Europe's migration and border policies.

A claim is circulating that XRP, the digital asset linked to Ripple, functions as central bank money, drawing strong engagement from crypto and banking watchers. Supporters argue the token is positioned for use in cross-border settlement by financial institutions, while critics question whether a private digital asset can truly be equated with central bank reserves. The debate has reignited familiar arguments about XRP's role in the future monetary system.