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Google Health Connect is expanding to track symptoms, alcohol intake, and more

Health Connect is evolving beyond fitness, with signs of medical, lifestyle, and symptom tracking that could make Android health data simpler and more unified.
Google Translate

Google Translate finally understands what you meant, not just what you typed

Google is upgrading Translate with Gemini-powered context-aware translations, live speech translation through headphones, and new language learning features, rolling out globally over time.
Amazon Kindle for iOS

Kindle’s new ask this book feature lets readers get answers without leaving the page

Ask this Book brings contextual, spoiler-free Q&A to the Kindle iOS app, helping readers understand plots and characters while staying immersed.
Android 16 logo on Google Pixel 6a kept on the edge of a table.

Google is working on an Android feature to reduce motion sickness while using your phone

Android 17 may introduce Motion Cues, a system-level feature that syncs screen visuals with vehicle movement to help prevent nausea during commutes.
VÄSTMÄRKE wireless charger

IKEA made a wireless charger that looks like a donut and somehow it works

IKEA is doubling down on its mission to make smart tech feel less like “tech” and more like home decor. The furniture giant is rolling out a fresh lineup of Qi wireless chargers, moving beyond just smart lights and sensors. The headliner here is the VÄSTMÄRKE wireless charger – a fun, compact little gadget that […]
iOS 26.2

iOS 26.2 adds a new screen flash option to make notifications harder to miss

Apple’s iOS 26.2 introduces a screen flash notification option, expanding accessibility features and giving users another way to spot alerts instantly.
Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic

Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic revealed as a new single-player RPG

A new Star Wars RPG set in the Old Republic is coming, led by KOTOR director Casey Hudson, promising choice-driven storytelling and a return to classic single-player Star Wars adventures.
The front and side of a blue 2025 Rivian R1T truck

Rivian wants your truck to talk back, and it’s happening in 2026

Rivian will launch an AI assistant in 2026 for all its EVs, enabling voice-based vehicle controls, third-party app support, and deeper software integration without requiring new hardware.
Wifi toggle on iPhone

Amazon could soon be your in-flight Wi-Fi supplier, too

American Airlines is exploring Amazon Leo for future in-flight Wi-Fi, potentially challenging Starlink and reshaping how passengers experience broadband-quality internet in the sky.
Intel's Panther Lake chip on a gradient background

Your next Intel laptop could game much better without needing a GPU

Early benchmarks show Intel’s Arc B370 iGPU outperforming previous-gen Arc GPUs and approaching mid-range NVIDIA laptop GPUs, signaling major improvements for upcoming Panther Lake notebooks.
Online Shopping

Your AI chatbot wants you to save the planet…by buying more stuff

A new study shows AI tools subtly encourage users to buy more, creating “algorithmically facilitated emissions”.
AI headphones

AI headphones that help you hear only the people you care about

UW researchers have created AI-powered headphones that automatically isolate your conversation partners in noisy environments, offering a major leap forward for accessibility and focus.
Intel Core Ultra

Intel’s Core Ultra X9 388H matches AMD’s best in early benchmark leak

Early leaks reveal Intel’s Core Ultra X9 388H rivals AMD’s top mobile CPUs, with strong single-core and multi-core gains, improved efficiency, and a powerful integrated GPU.
Meta Glasses

Meta’s new MR glasses won’t arrive until 2027, so keep squinting at life for now

Meta pushed its Phoenix MR glasses launch to 2027, giving teams more time to improve quality and stabilize the experience amid budget shifts and evolving metaverse strategy.
Apple TV Formula 1

Apple’s exclusive F1 deal begins in 2026; Here’s what fans can expect

Apple’s 2026 F1 takeover begins soon, and the first preview shows a feature-rich streaming experience with driver cams, Multiview, and full race weekend broadcasts inside the Apple TV app.
Audio Augmention Wearable

This clever wearable wants to keep you focused and it could help with ADHD as well

A new Stanford wearable enhances real-world sounds to boost focus and mindfulness. Early studies show improved attention and potential benefits for ADHD and anxiety management.
Someone holding a Pixel 9 Pro, running the Google Photos app.

Your selfies are about to look better with Google’s new touch up tools

Google Photos is testing a new “Touch Up” feature that adds AI-powered face retouching tools, letting users edit individual faces with simple sliders for natural, subtle adjustments.
Cyberpunk 2077

Apple’s best apps and games list just dropped and now we know its plans for 2026

Apple’s 2025 App Store Awards showcase rising trends in AI, accessibility, immersive video, and high-end gaming, giving users a curated list of apps worth downloading this year.
Samsung One UI 8

Samsung’s One UI 8.5 might just save your vacation photos

A new Pixel 10 exclusive mode strips Google Maps to essentials, offering a minimalist black-and-white UI that saves up to four hours of battery life on long drives.
Rivian

Rivian finally adds full Apple Wallet Digital Key support with new OTA update

Rivian’s .46 update enables native Apple Wallet and Android digital keys with UWB, NFC dead-battery unlock, and sharable keys.
iPhone 17 Pro

Apple quietly removes Night Mode Portraits on iPhone 17 Pro, leaving users puzzled

A feature that we’ve taken for granted since 2020 – the ability to shoot Portrait Mode photos using Night Mode – has quietly vanished from the latest Pro models. Users started noticing something was wrong and flagged it on Reddit and Apple’s forums. Now, Apple has officially confirmed via a support document that Night Mode […]
Kindle Scribe Colorsoft

Amazon’s next-gen Kindle Scribe devices will go on sale December 10 without preorders

Amazon will release its updated Kindle Scribe lineup next week, offering better performance, color capabilities, AI features, and cloud tools designed for reading, writing, and productivity.
Rear shell of iPhone 17 Pro.

A foldable iPhone is coming, and it may change how you see foldables forever

Apple’s first foldable iPhone has reportedly entered final testing, with a crease-free display and a planned 2025 launch, signaling a major shift in the foldable smartphone market.
OnePlus Ace 6T

OnePlus Ace 6T debuts with Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, and it looks a lot like the 15R

The OnePlus Ace 6T debuts with flagship power, rugged durability, and huge battery capacity, signalling what Indian buyers can expect from the upcoming OnePlus 15R launch.
Android 16

Your notifications just got smarter and quieter with Google’s new update

Google’s Android 16 QPR2 update introduces AI-powered notifications, improved dark mode, scam detection, and new safety tools, making everyday phone use smoother, safer, and more intuitive.
Google Circle To Search

Your phone can now tell you when a text looks like a scam

Google now uses AI in Circle to Search and Lens to detect scam messages, explain risks, and guide users with real-time warnings across Android devices.
Android Chats

Your Android chats are about to get clearer, safer, and easier to manage

Android phones are getting major upgrades: emotion-aware captions, scam-checking AI, urgent call labels, safer group chats, and improved browsing tools, enhancing daily communication and security.
Amazon delivery

Amazon plans to deliver orders faster than you can fix a sandwich

Amazon’s new Amazon Now service delivers essentials in 30 minutes using small, local fulfillment hubs.
Google Pixel

Your Wi-Fi might briefly disappear if you use Quick Share on Pixel 10

Pixel 10 owners report that the latest Quick Share update is unexpectedly cutting their Wi-Fi connection the moment the sharing menu opens.
Google Pixel

Your Android hotspot is about to get much faster

Google is adding 6GHz and 2.4+6GHz hotspot modes to Android, giving users faster tethering while keeping older devices connected.
Mozilla Firefox

Your Firefox tabs can soon hold little notes just for you

Mozilla is experimenting with lightweight tab notes in Firefox Nightly, giving users a simple way to remember why they kept tabs open.
Intel Core Ultra

Your Arrow Lake PC may suddenly feel faster, here’s why

Remember when Intel launched its Arrow Lake-S desktop processors (the Core Ultra 200S series) late last year? The reception was a bit lukewarm. But new data shows it’s been quietly getting way better with age. According to some fresh benchmarks from Phoronix, the flagship Core Ultra 9 285K is now running about 9% faster on […]
Wondows 11

Did you upgrade to Windows 11? If not, you’re not the only one

Windows 11 adoption remains sluggish as millions of compatible PCs refuse to upgrade, creating challenges for Microsoft and raising concerns for future security planning.
Apple Podcasts

Your Apple Podcasts app may be haunted as security experts warn about a strange bug

If your iPhone or Mac has started acting like it’s possessed – specifically, if the Apple Podcasts app keeps popping open on its own to play random shows you’ve never heard of – you aren’t crazy. Users have been reporting this for months. One minute their device is idle, and the next, the Podcasts app […]
Artificial Intelligence

US Patent office says AI can make inventions, but you will get the credit

New USPTO rules confirm that AI can support the invention process, but only humans can legally claim inventorship under U.S. patent law.
Gemini 3

Google Gemini 3 Pro users, your free days might be ending soon

Google has tightened usage limits for free Gemini 3 Pro users and temporarily restricted Nano Banana Pro features and NotebookLM visuals due to overwhelming demand and capacity constraints.
Google Maps

Google Maps goes on a diet as Pixel 10 gets bare-bones navigation mode

Google Maps’ new Pixel 10 Power Saving Mode removes most on-screen elements during navigation, delivering a minimalist view that can extend battery life by up to four hours.
Poco F8 Ultra

Bose is putting its audio chops on a phone, but you can’t buy this denim-clad beauty

Despite a global release and U.S. dollar pricing, POCO has not confirmed F8 Ultra availability in the U.S., signaling a probable international-only rollout.