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Aqara's $99 Smart Lock: A Stylish, Budget-Friendly Pick
The Aqara B50 Smart Lock is an affordable $99.99 device that offers multiple unlocking methods, including passcodes, voice commands, smartphone control, and a physical key, without requiring an additional hub. It features versatile PIN management with options for temporary, scheduled, or permanen...
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Gemini 3: Does It Live Up to Google's Hype?
Google's Gemini 3 Pro has been released, featuring enhanced logical reasoning, the ability to process multiple data types, and improved zero-shot generation for creating interactive visualizations and handling complex tasks. Real-world testing shows that while Gemini 3 can replicate core concepts...
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Google's Discover Feed Now Includes X and Instagram Posts
Google Discover is expanding to include content from social networks like YouTube Shorts, Instagram, and X, making the feed more dynamic and personalized. Users will gain greater control over their feed, including the ability to follow specific creators or publishers and preview content before ch...
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Customize ChatGPT's Tone: Choose How Nice It Is
OpenAI has introduced new controls, including a tone slider, allowing users to customize ChatGPT's conversational warmth and enthusiasm, moving beyond a one-size-fits-all style. Users can also adjust formatting preferences, like emoji frequency, and select preset personality styles (e.g., quirky ...
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Apple Launches Web-Based App Store
Apple has launched a web-based App Store at apps.apple.com, offering a centralized hub for discovering apps across all its devices with an interactive interface. The web store enhances discoverability with search and category browsing but does not support direct downloads, instead linking to the ...
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Mark Zuckerberg: AI Content Is Coming to Your Social Feeds
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced plans to significantly increase AI-generated content across its platforms, integrating it into recommendation systems to simplify content creation and remixing. Zuckerberg described AI as central to the next phase of social media, following eras of content from ...
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Bending Spoons Acquires AOL in Surprise Move
Bending Spoons is acquiring AOL from Yahoo, funded by a $2.8 billion debt arrangement, adding it to a portfolio that includes Evernote and MeetUp. AOL has a history of ownership changes, including mergers with Time Warner and Verizon, and was most recently part of Yahoo after a $5 billion sale to...
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Amazon's 'Help Me Decide' Button Uses AI to Simplify Shopping
Amazon has launched a "Help me decide" AI feature that uses personal shopping data like browsing history and past purchases to recommend tailored products when comparing similar items. This tool is part of Amazon's broader AI integration in shopping, which includes assistants like Rufus, AI-gener...
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Make AI Writing Sound Human with Wikipedia's AI-Spotting Guide
A new tool called Humanizer, developed by Siqi Chen, uses Wikipedia's AI-detection guidelines to make AI-generated text appear more natural by avoiding flagged stylistic patterns. The tool specifically scrubs linguistic giveaways like vague attributions and promotional language, transforming AI o...
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Claude AI Now Remembers Your Past Conversations Automatically
Anthropic has upgraded Claude AI with an automatic memory feature for Team and Enterprise users, allowing it to recall past conversations and integrate user preferences without manual prompts. Users have full control over the memory function, with options to review, modify, or disable stored info...
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Firefox Adds Toggle to Disable AI Features
Firefox is introducing a dedicated "AI control" toggle in its settings, allowing users to disable all AI features, prioritizing user choice and addressing privacy concerns. The update, fulfilling a prior commitment, provides granular controls to individually manage specific AI tools like chatbots...
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Amazon to Pay $309 Million Over 'No Hassle' Returns Lawsuit
Amazon has agreed to a settlement exceeding $1 billion to resolve a class action lawsuit alleging it failed to properly process returns and issue refunds as advertised. The settlement includes approximately $600 million for customer refunds and over $300 million in direct payments, plus a commitm...
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Pornhub to Block UK Users Starting Next Month
Pornhub will block all UK users by February 2026 unless they have completed mandatory age verification, a direct result of the UK's Online Safety Act. Its parent company, Aylo, argues the law is flawed, claiming it pushes users to riskier sites and compromises adult privacy and data security. Thi...
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Instacart Ends AI Pricing Tests That Raised Prices
Instacart has ended its AI-driven variable pricing tests, ensuring all shoppers now see identical prices for the same items at the same store location, a direct response to customer and regulatory scrutiny. The decision follows an FTC inquiry into the practice, which was revealed by consumer grou...
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Elle Duncan Leaves ESPN to Host Netflix Live Events
Netflix has hired veteran ESPN host Elle Duncan as its lead live programming voice, signaling a major strategic push into live sports and events beyond its on-demand library. The company is building a portfolio of must-see live content, including a deal for MLB games, a revival of *Star Search*, ...
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Windows 11's Vision Pro-style remote desktop launches on Quest 3
Microsoft's virtual desktop feature for Meta Quest headsets is now broadly available, enabling users to project their Windows 11 environment into mixed reality and transform multi-monitor setups into a curved ultrawide display. Setup requires downloading the Mixed Reality Link app on a Windows PC...
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Apple's Next-Gen Vision Pro Spotted in Regulatory Filing
A regulatory filing confirms Apple is developing a next-generation Vision Pro headset, maintaining Wi-Fi 6 compatibility and identified by model number A3416. The new model may feature an M5 processor for better performance and a redesigned head strap to improve comfort, with a potential release ...
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Microsoft Photos to Automatically Organize Your Images
Microsoft is testing a new AI feature for the Windows 11 Photos app that automatically organizes photos into folders, initially available to Insiders on Copilot Plus PCs. The AI sorts images by visual content, grouping receipts, screenshots, identity documents, and handwritten notes into categori...
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Bang & Olufsen's New Earbuds Cost More Than an iPhone
Bang & Olufsen's Beo Grace earbuds are priced at $1,500, targeting the ultra-luxury market with a flashy aluminum design and advanced active noise cancellation. They feature 12mm titanium drivers, Dolby Atmos support, and innovative NearTap technology for touch-free volume control, but offer only...
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EchoStar Sells $17B Satellite Spectrum to SpaceX in Landmark Deal
EchoStar has sold $17 billion in wireless spectrum licenses to SpaceX to enhance satellite-based cellular connectivity, including next-generation Starlink services. The sale, along with a previous $23 billion transaction, is expected to resolve an FCC inquiry into EchoStar's spectrum usage, promp...
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Apple's Siri May Get an AI Upgrade Powered by Google
Apple is developing a major AI upgrade for Siri, potentially using Google's Gemini technology, to enhance its capabilities and compete in the digital assistant market. The upgrade will transform Siri into a more proactive tool with features like web content summarization, using a multi-layered ar...
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RAM Shortage Drives Up Framework Desktop PC Prices
Framework has increased prices for its Desktop PC lineup due to a global shortage of LPDDR5x RAM, which has raised component costs for manufacturers. The base model now starts at $1,139, a $40 increase, with higher-end configurations seeing steeper price hikes, such as a $460 jump for the 128GB R...
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Amazon and Google Cloud Partner to Prevent Outages
AWS and Google Cloud have partnered to create a direct, private link between their platforms, enabling businesses to quickly establish a connection as a safety net against service disruptions. The system includes proactive monitoring to identify potential failures and a coordinated maintenance sc...
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Runway's New AI Video Generator Boasts 'Unprecedented' Accuracy
Runway has launched its new Gen-4.5 AI model, which significantly improves visual fidelity and physical accuracy in text-to-video generation. The model excels at simulating realistic physics and diverse visual styles, but still faces limitations in logical reasoning and object permanence. This ad...
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ChatGPT Still Offers Legal and Health Advice
ChatGPT continues to provide legal and health information, with OpenAI confirming no substantive changes to its policies despite online rumors. A recent policy update consolidated guidelines into a universal set but did not introduce new restrictions, maintaining prohibitions on providing tailore...
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Apple Intelligence to Expand with More AI Features, Says Tim Cook
Apple is expanding its AI ecosystem by integrating third-party models like ChatGPT, with plans to add Google Gemini, Anthropic, and Perplexity, as confirmed by CEO Tim Cook. An AI-enhanced Siri is on track for release next year, with Apple open to mergers and acquisitions to accelerate its AI dev...
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YouTube Tightens Rules on Video Game Violence
YouTube is introducing stricter age restrictions on November 17th, blocking users under 18 and those not signed in from viewing videos that focus on realistic human characters involved in mass violence or torture in video games. The platform will assess factors like the duration and prominence of...
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Apple Announces iPadOS 26 Release Date
iPadOS 26 will launch on September 15, introducing new features aimed at boosting productivity and redefining the tablet experience. The update includes a new windowing system for desktop-like multitasking and a fresh Liquid Glass design language for a modern interface. Enhancements include a red...
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CNN App Launches 'Shorts' Feed for Bite-Sized Videos
CNN has launched a dedicated "Shorts" feed in its mobile app for vertical, bite-sized videos, mimicking the format of platforms like TikTok and Instagram Reels to attract audiences who prefer quick news updates. The Shorts feed is now prominently featured on the homepage alongside traditional new...
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ESPN Ends Bet Service, Forges New DraftKings Partnership
ESPN is discontinuing its ESPN Bet service and forming a new partnership with DraftKings, ending its collaboration with Penn Entertainment. The ESPN app will integrate DraftKings' sportsbook, daily fantasy contests, and Pick6 feature starting December 1st, with full integration expected by 2026. ...
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Uber Eats Now Delivers Tech from Best Buy
Uber Eats has partnered with Best Buy to offer electronics delivery, allowing customers to order items like headphones and laptops through the app. Over 800 Best Buy locations in North America are participating, expanding the retailer's delivery options alongside services like Instacart and DoorD...
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Apple's Xcode Now Integrates OpenAI and Anthropic AI Coding Assistants
Apple has integrated AI agents from Anthropic and OpenAI directly into Xcode 26.3, enabling them to actively write, edit, and configure code within the development environment. The update supports the Model Context Protocol, allowing developers to connect additional third-party AI tools and servi...
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Apple AirTag Upgrades: Extended Range & Louder Speaker
Apple has launched a new AirTag with an upgraded ultra wideband chip, extending the Precision Finding range by up to 50% while maintaining the same price as the previous model. The tracker now features a 50% louder speaker and expanded compatibility, allowing Precision Finding directly from newer...
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Adobe Animate to Shut Down Next Month
Adobe is discontinuing Adobe Animate, ending sales next month, citing newer platforms as better meeting animators' needs and concluding the software's nearly 30-year legacy. Current users can download files until March 2027 (2029 for enterprise), with the app remaining available and supported unt...
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Netflix's Ad Revenue Hits $1.5 Billion in 2025
Netflix's advertising revenue has surged to $1.5 billion in 2025, with projections to reach $3 billion in 2026, signaling a major shift in its business model. The success is driven by its affordable ad-supported tier, which reaches over 94 million monthly viewers, and plans to introduce more soph...
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Trump May Require Social Media Checks for Travelers
The U.S. proposes requiring visitors from visa-waiver countries to submit their social media handles and a five-year online history when applying for travel authorization (ESTA). This is part of a broader Trump administration trend of using social media for immigration vetting, including for visa...
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Disney Plus May Use AI to Create Videos
Disney is exploring AI integration for Disney Plus to enable user-generated short-form videos and enhance interactivity, signaling a strategic shift toward generative media. The streaming service added 1.5 million new North American subscribers last quarter, reaching 59.3 million total, despite r...
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Microsoft Edge's Copilot Mode Unlocks Advanced AI Tools
Microsoft has launched Copilot Mode for Edge, integrating AI into the browser to transform the new tab page into a conversational interface for queries, searches, and navigation. The AI assistant can access and analyze all open tabs to summarize content or compare products, but its automated feat...
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Gemini 3 Flash Arrives: A 'Huge' App Upgrade
Google has launched the new Gemini 3 Flash AI model as the default in its Gemini app and Google Search, promising faster, more detailed responses while maintaining advanced reasoning. The model is a major upgrade over its predecessor, offering significantly improved speed and nuanced answers at a...
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Signal's Encrypted iOS Backups Are Here
Signal has launched encrypted backups for iOS, using end-to-end encryption and a unique recovery key to securely protect and restore user conversations and media files. The platform offers two backup tiers: a free version with 100MB storage for recent 45-day content and a $1.99/month premium plan...
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LinkedIn's New AI Search Helps You Find People Faster
LinkedIn has introduced a new AI search tool that allows users to find professional contacts by describing their needs in natural language, moving beyond simple keyword searches. The AI ranks search results by evaluating both the relevance of profiles and potential shared connections to surface t...
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Meta Quest Unveils All-in-One Movie & TV Streaming Hub
Meta has launched Horizon TV, a unified streaming hub for its Quest headset that integrates major platforms like Prime Video, Disney Plus, and Hulu to simplify content discovery in VR. The new interface features personalized suggestions and organized categories, with partnerships including Univer...
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US and China Near Breakthrough TikTok Agreement
A framework agreement has been reached to transfer control of TikTok from its Chinese parent company to U.S.-controlled ownership, addressing national security concerns. The deal, to be finalized by President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping, follows months of negotiations and repeated dead...
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Google: Open Web in "Rapid Decline"
Google's court filing admits the open web is in rapid decline, contradicting its public statements about a healthy online ecosystem. The company argues against breaking up its ad tech business, warning it would harm publishers reliant on advertising revenue. Despite public claims that AI search t...
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Imgur Blocks UK Users in Surprise Geo-Ban
Imgur has blocked all access for UK users, preventing them from logging in, viewing, or uploading content as of September 30, 2025, following a warning from the UK's data protection authority. The UK's Information Commissioner’s Office is investigating Imgur over its handling of children's data a...
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Vimeo Acquired by Bending Spoons in $1.38 Billion Deal
Vimeo has been acquired by European software company Bending Spoons for $1.38 billion, expanding Bending Spoons' portfolio. Vimeo has pivoted toward enterprise clients and creators, integrating AI tools and increasing hosting fees under CEO Philip Moyer. The acquisition follows Vimeo's recent 10%...
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TikTok Users Flock to UpScrolled After US Ban
US legislative action against TikTok has driven a significant user migration, rapidly boosting the new platform UpScrolled to the 12th spot in the Apple App Store rankings. Founded in 2025, UpScrolled promotes open expression and political impartiality, promising equitable content visibility and ...
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Nothing's Android 16 adds a progress bar to your phone's back
Nothing OS 4.0 introduces a dynamic progress bar on the rear Glyph Interface, enabling users to track deliveries, rides, and timers without unlocking their device, with varying visual feedback across models. The update includes an AI-powered widget generator, refreshed visual elements like minima...
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Microsoft's On-Device AI Can Now Power Your Copy-Paste
Microsoft's PowerToys update enhances the Advanced Paste tool with on-device AI, allowing local text translation and summarization using device hardware without cloud data transfer. The tool now supports both local AI processing via Microsoft Foundry or Ollama and integration with cloud services ...
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Perplexity's Comet Browser Lands on Android
Perplexity's AI-powered Comet browser has launched on Android, offering a comprehensive AI browsing experience with seamless interaction with its built-in assistant, distinguishing it from competitors like ChatGPT Atlas and Google's Gemini. The Android version includes key features such as voice ...
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