Today in tech: the stories that mattered
PHONES · 14 Nov 2026

Today in tech: the stories that mattered

Today's 5 biggest tech stories, in one swipe

1. ChatGPT Wallet Lets AI Agents Make Purchases
2. Crimson Desert studio expands AI across its whole pipeline
3. Apple Ships tvOS 27.2.1 and HomePod 27.2.1
4. FAA grounds flights nationwide after communication issue
5. Starship reaches orbit but booster catch is scrapped

Which one matters most to you? Tell us in the comments.

Key points

  1. ChatGPT Wallet Lets AI Agents Make Purchases OpenAI just rolled out ChatGPT Wallet, which lets Dots AI agents make purchases.
  2. Crimson Desert studio expands AI across its whole pipeline Remember the backlash over AI-generated art in Crimson Desert?
  3. Apple Ships tvOS 27.2.1 and HomePod 27.2.1 Apple has released tvOS 27.2.1 for Apple TV 4K and HomePod 27.2.1 for HomePod models.
  4. FAA grounds flights nationwide after communication issue Takeoffs from airports across the US were paused on Friday after the FAA issued a nationwide ground stop.
  5. Starship reaches orbit but booster catch is scrapped SpaceX launched Starship on its 15th test flight today (Nov.