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Apple TV 4K gets a major Siri AI upgrade and a clever new remote feature
Apple’s new Apple TV 4K brings Siri AI to your living room, lets you talk to it hands-free, and makes it easier to find your remote. Here’s what’s new, how much it costs, and when you can get it.
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Meta goes toe-to-toe with the big boys as it launches Muse Wonder AI models
Meta has just launched its latest frontier AI models in the Muse Wonder series, rubbing shoulders against the likes of Claude Opus 5.5, Google Gemini 4 Argon, and OpenAI's GPT-6 Astra.
OnePlus 16 lands with some insane perks. Alas, you can’t get it in the US
OnePlus’ latest flagship packs a 9,000mAh battery, 185Hz display, 200MP camera, and a Snapdragon chip that crosses 5GHz.
Smart brings back its original two-seater as an all-electric car with 180 mile range
The Smart #2 revives the tiny electric Fortwo with more than double the range and 20-minute DC fast charging. The new electric two-seater promises easier city parking, improved range, and modern safety features.
CMF’s first Bluetooth speakers come with swappable parts and a quirky personality
With removable front panels, swappable knobs, and 3D-printable parts, CMF’s first speakers let you personalize their look and easily link compatible speakers for synchronized playback.
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Hackers heat hundreds of supermarket fridges in an unprecedented cyberattack
If you think ads on smart features were a bad idea, there's another reason to dread where the world is going. In an unprecedented attack, hackers in France targeted hundreds of supermarket fridges, leading to spoilage of food items.
Google unveils Fitbit Edge with ECG, GPS, and a replaceable battery for good measure
Google’s Fitbit Edge brings ECG, GPS, a bright OLED display, and a replaceable battery to a slim fitness tracker priced at $179.99.
INIU’s new $55 power bank is ready for dirt, rain, and clumsy hikers
INIU’s new Rugged 10000 power bank combines 45W charging with IP67 protection for outdoor use. The $54.99 battery weighs roughly 196g and includes a built-in light, plus a five-year warranty.
Modern cars love to collect data. Their companion apps appear to be even worse
Researchers tested 21 connected cars and 30 manufacturer apps, finding extensive third-party connections and seven apps that sent identifiers including VINs, location, emails, or phone numbers.
AI could be doing to our tolerance for hard work what social media did to our patience
A study of 1,222 people found that brief AI use could make independent work feel more difficult once the assistance is gone.
Microsoft wants Copilot Notebooks to handle the work that comes after an AI answer
Microsoft is bringing Office editing into Copilot Notebooks, letting preview users revise documents alongside project references. The update also adds collaborative reports, while scheduled tasks are expected in the coming weeks.
A PS5 homebrew update gives old PS2 discs a reason to leave the shelf
PS5SX2’s new disc autoplay beta lets a jailbroken PS5 copy and launch physical PS2 games. It gives old collections another use, though setup requirements and limited testing keep this firmly in enthusiast territory.
Google’s older Pixels may have just become far better retro gaming machines
ARMSX2 2.8.3 introduces the custom MaliSX2 Vulkan driver for more Arm Mali GPUs, promising major PS2 emulation gains on older Pixels, MediaTek phones, and other Android devices.
Citroën promised us a cheap electric 2CV. The charming concept is finally here, with egg holders and turtle pedals
Citroën has finally revealed the electric 2 CV Concept it teased earlier this year, previewing a compact, roughly one-ton production EV targeting a €15,000 starting price by 2028.
Apple could turn to ADT for help with its new smart home ecosystem
A rumored ADT partnership could give Apple a ready-made network for installing HomeView, smart locks, thermostats, and other connected-home gear.
Samsung may give the Galaxy S27 Ultra a major eye comfort upgrade
Samsung may bring DC dimming to the Galaxy S27 Pro and Ultra, potentially reducing the OLED flicker that bothers some PWM-sensitive users.
Apple TV might finally be able to hear without the Siri Remote playing the middleman
Apple has reportedly tested built-in microphones for hands-free Siri commands and a speaker-equipped Siri Remote for its next Apple TV 4K, expected later this month.
Apple is making sure you can’t walk into a store without bumping into the iPhone Duo
Apple is preparing a major retail push for its first foldable iPhone, with flagship stores set to receive dedicated displays and dozens of hands-on demo units.
Apple’s HomePod mini 2 could finally get a chip upgrade for a smarter Siri
Apple’s HomePod mini 2 could replace its aging S5 chip with an S10, bringing Siri AI support and a bigger role alongside HomeView.
Apple HomeView smart home display could arrive in November with an A18 chip
Apple’s upcoming HomeView smart display could arrive in mid-November with an A18 chip, Siri controls, and countertop and wall-mounted versions.
Apple’s October 27 event could bring the MacBook glow-up we’ve waited years for, and a new Mac and a new iPad Mini
Apple could unveil redesigned touchscreen OLED MacBook Pro models, M6-powered Macs and a more expensive OLED iPad mini at an event planned for late October, according to Mark Gurman.
ChatGPT’s yes-man era may finally be coming to an end
OpenAI says newer ChatGPT models are less likely to reinforce harmful beliefs, with updated safety evaluations designed to improve responses to mental health concerns.
Apple’s foldable iPhone could greet you like you’re the main character
Apple reportedly plans to let US Apple Store customers personalise the iPhone Duo’s first-boot greeting, displaying their name in English or Spanish.
Google is giving its TV box ears, better hardware, and a new bag of tricks
Google is reportedly developing a new TV Streamer with built-in microphones, presence sensing, a faster processor, more storage and an updated remote.
Want the iPhone Duo for much less? AT&T has a massive trade-in deal
AT&T is offering up to $1,200 off the iPhone Duo with an eligible trade-in, though the savings are spread across a 36-month commitment.
Gemini’s free tier now forces users into automatic model selection
Google is removing manual model selection from Gemini’s free tier, leaving Auto to decide whether Flash-Lite, Flash, or Pro handles each prompt.
Getting health advice from AI chatbots comes with a problem doctors may never see
Researchers warn that harmful AI health advice can go undetected because chatbot conversations may be inaccessible to doctors, leaving patients’ decisions difficult to investigate afterward.
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