The 10 most important news of the week (28/10 – 11/01)

Good morning! To stay up to date at the beginning of Saturday (02), TecMundo This week (October 28th to November 1st) we’ve sorted through everything that matters most. In addition to various news about technology and science, the world of entertainment and games was also very active during this period.

Apple released iOS 18.1 on Monday (28th), which includes all the new features of Apple Intelligence. On Wednesday (31) we announced when Amazon’s Black Friday 2024 will take place. This Friday (25), a cybercriminal group claimed that the São Paulo cleaning company Sabesp was invaded.

This was just part of what was going on! Check out the most important events happening this week below. To reach the full news, just click on the links below.

1. iOS 18.1 released with Apple Intelligence; see all news. After a testing period, Apple Intelligence is now available in all apps compatible with this feature and is coming to fill the Apple ecosystem with artificial intelligence.

2. Nubank launches NuCel mobile phone carrier; Check plan prices. Nubank’s phone service will be rolled out gradually over the next few months.

3. The last Supermoon of the year and two meteor showers will occur in the November sky. Find out what the main astronomical events are in November and how to follow them.

4. The Happy Meal will feature special collectible toys from Mario Kart 8! See details. McDonalds announced a new partnership with the Mario series through McLanche Feliz and brought 10 Mario Kart 8 themed toys; Check this out!

5. Amazon announces Black Friday 2024 dates; Check out the days with the best promotions. Amazon announced the official dates of Black Friday 2024! Dubbed ‘Amazon Black’, the event will last almost a month and last until December; check this out!

6. November will mark its long-awaited premiere on Disney+! Check out the full list of releases. Deadpool and the Wolverine movie and new seasons of Outlander and Tell Me Lies are coming to Disney+; Check out the full list of releases!

7. 20.5 decillion dollars: Russia imposed the ‘largest fine in history’ on Google. The record sanction is a result of Russian media channels being blocked on YouTube since 2020.

8. Brazilian Tesla: Minas Gerais automates a 1989 car that now works with voice command. A young man from Minas Gerais has made his 1989 VW Santana Quantum drive itself with voice command; watch the video!

9. Attack on SABESP: Cybercrime group claims ransomware infestation. Cybercrime group RansomHouse claims to have infected the company with ransomware.

10. Is it raining? Is it better to run or walk slowly? Physics explains. It seems like a lie, but physics explains it: The faster you run in the rain, the less wet you get; Just be careful not to slip!