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A multiplayer match in Black Ops 7.

Your Radeon RX 9000 gets FSR Redstone first in Black Ops 7

AMD says FSR Redstone lands in Black Ops 7 tomorrow on Radeon RX 9000, pairing ray regeneration with machine learning frame generation. It’s a high-profile testbed for smoother motion and sharper visuals in live matches.
LinkedIn AI Search

LinkedIn turns search into a targeted AI chat to grow your network

LinkedIn is rolling out AI powered people search for US Premium members, letting you type plain language requests and find experts, mentors, or hires who have already done the thing you are aiming for.
Red Dead Redemption

Netflix puts Red Dead Redemption in your pocket with Undead Nightmare

What’s happened? Red Dead Redemption is coming to mobile as part of the Netflix Games catalog, giving subscribers a console-era classic on their phones. The 2010 Western and its Undead Nightmare expansion are both bundled in. This is important because: Netflix is not just padding its games tab, it is dropping one of Rockstar’s most […]
NotebookLM research results

NotebookLM now speaks Sheets, Word, PDFs, and images for your research

NotebookLM’s latest update adds Deep Research and support for Sheets, Word, PDFs, and images, turning Google’s AI notebook into more of a real study hub where your files, sources, and summaries actually live together.
The OLED display on the Apple iPhone 16e in White

iPhone Air and iPhone 16e supposedly have something in common, but it’s not good

Apple's iPhone Air and iPhone 16e were supposed to make the iPhone lineup more affordable. A leaker now claims both are struggling to sell, while demand surges for the regular iPhone 17 models instead.
Facetime

Edge Light in macOS 26 Tahoe is Apple’s trick for making your dark-room calls watchable

macOS Tahoe 26.2 adds Edge Light, a new screen-border glow that turns your Mac into a built-in ring light, brightening your face in dark rooms and working across FaceTime, Zoom, Studio Display, and more.
Tesla Supercharger location on Google Maps

Google Maps finally shows if a Tesla Supercharger is worth the detour

Google Maps now shows live Tesla Supercharger availability right inside your route. You can see open stalls, charger speed, and ETA on one screen, cutting a lot of guesswork from EV road trips.
Gemini Live on a phone atop a keyboard.

Gemini Live’s new voice tricks make your AI chats sound more human

Google is rolling out new model updates for Gemini Live on Android and iOS, giving its voice assistant more natural speech, flexible pacing and playful accents so it can help with studying, language practice, role play and storytelling.
AI summaries for PDFs in Google Drive

Google Drive’s new feature transforms lengthy PDFs into a clever summary for your ears

Google is adding Gemini-powered audio overviews to Drive, turning long PDFs into short spoken recaps you can play from your files. It is fast, tidy, and built for days when reading has to wait.
Gemini in the dock of a Chromebook.

Your next Android PC from Google is the new Copilot+ challenger

Android 16 code tied to "purwa" is turning up in repo screenshots, and a follow-up "mahua" chip gets a mention. If it sticks, Android on Snapdragon X laptops could be closer than you think.
The PlayStation monitor

PlayStation brings PS5 to your desk with its first 27-inch monitor

Sony’s making a 27-inch PlayStation monitor for PS5-at-a-desk gaming. Expect 120 Hz on console, up to 240 Hz on PC, VRR, HDR tone mapping, and a built-in controller hook, launching in 2026.
new Start menu for Windows 11

You can finally customize Windows 11’s Start menu, update now

Windows 11’s November update is now rolling out, moving the redesigned Start menu out of preview and adding a clearer battery readout. It also fixes a background Task Manager issue and improves low-power behavior on handhelds.
Figure 02 autonomous humanoid robot.

Skynet jokes aside, experts say Gemini and ChatGPT are too risky on humanoid robots

Robots using popular AI failed basic safety and fairness tests, even approving harmful tasks. Until there is independent certification and layered controls, treat "AI-powered" as a claim to verify, not a reason to trust.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus leaked render on white background.

Galaxy S26 will reportedly speed up wireless charging, and your wait times drop

Samsung is reportedly bumping wireless charging on the Galaxy S26 to 25W on Ultra and 20W on the rest, a first in six years, cutting time on the pad and lining up closer to rivals.
Rog and Rog Ally

Xbox dev becoming more Windows-like, prepping devs for the future of the console

Microsoft’s new Xbox dev kit leans into Windows-style tools so games line up across console, PC, and handhelds. The payoff for players, cleaner co-op, quicker patches, and saves that follow you wherever you play.
Apple iPhone 17 Pro in Cosmic Orange

Apple’s anniversary iPhone aims to put your selfie camera under the display

Apple is lining up a real all-screen iPhone. Under-screen Face ID is tipped for 2026, then the selfie camera hides in 2027. If image quality holds, the notch era finally ends.
Google Drive in Chrome on a MacBook.

You can finally add expiry dates to shared drive files and folders

Google Drive now lets you set expiration dates for files and folders in shared drives, right from the share menu. Access drops back cleanly when time is up, with web and Android support at launch.
The new Qualcomm Snadragon 8 Elite Gen 5

Qualcomm expects to power the Galaxy S26 series, putting Exynos rumors in an awkward spot

Qualcomm says it expects to power about 75% of future Samsung Galaxy phones, a direct counter to reports of an Exynos-led S26. If that holds, Snapdragon likely sets the default Galaxy experience next year.
YouTube App on a mobile phone.

YouTube’s AI age checks hit more users, and your selfie may decide

YouTube is hitting more accounts with AI age checks. Accept stricter defaults or verify with ID, selfie, or card to keep full access, a privacy trade-off that also affects creators and monetization.
Gemini on Android Auto

Android Auto gets Gemini today, here’s what you gain and lose

Google is rolling out Gemini on Android Auto for some users today. The assistant replaces Google Assistant, keeps the "Hey Google" hotword, adds Live for back and forth, and drops contact nicknames. Message translation is included.
Android 16 logo on Google Pixel 6a kept on the edge of a table.

Android backups are getting pickier for you, in a good way

Google is testing per-app controls for Android backups. A Play Services beta shows size-sorted lists and individual switches, letting you skip noisy or sensitive apps so backups get smaller, faster, and less demanding on storage.
iPhone Air held up , surrounded by the letters A and R

Your next iPhone Air might finally get a second lens

A new leak hints that iPhone 18 Air could add a second rear camera while staying thin and light. Apple is said to be testing a 48MP main plus 48MP ultrawide, with its horizontal bar design intact.
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Galaxy S26 Ultra camera looks familiar, your upgrade might feel minor

What’s happened? A new firmware leak points to a quieter year for Samsung’s camera hardware. The Galaxy S26 Ultra is tipped to reuse most of the S25 Ultra’s rear sensors, with a lone swap on the 3x telephoto. Take the leak with a grain of salt though, This is important because: For many buyers, the […]
Samsung Galaxy XR

Galaxy XR to expand internationally in 2026, report claims

Samsung’s first XR headset is set to go wider in 2026. Galaxy XR will reportedly expand to the UK, Germany, France, and Canada, with more markets possible as production and content grow.
AI Ring

Make voice notes feel normal with an AI ring that runs your music

Sandbar’s Stream ring turns whispers into editable notes and runs your music with a thumb swipe. The mic stays off until you press, privacy is baked in, and preorders start at $249 today.
Call of Duty

Preload Black Ops 7 on PC today, check your specs, play at midnight

Preload hits November 10 and the PC build unlocks the evening of November 13 on the West Coast. With storage, drivers, and security handled now, you are set to dial in frames and jump straight into a match.
Samsung tri-fold phone revealed at K-Tech Showcase featured 1

Your next foldable folds twice, from tablet to your pocket and still stays slim

Samsung quietly showed a tri-fold phone in Gyeongju, hands off and spec free. Visual checks reveal an inward folding layout, two hinge curves, an extra cover display, and a thin profile open and closed.
The front of the Ray-Ban Meta smartglasses.

Meta breathes new life into your Gen 1 Ray-Ban smart glasses

Meta’s v19.2 firmware quietly adds selectable video stabilization to Ray-Ban Meta Gen 1, making old glasses feel new again. Auto is strong out of the box, and you can dial in low, medium, or high.
Several AMD RX 9000 series graphics cards.

AMD backtracks, your older Radeon cards keep game optimizations with new drivers

AMD walked back confusion around "maintenance mode" and confirmed RX 5000 and RX 6000 cards still get day-one game support. Two driver branches stay, but launch-day profiles, stability updates, and security fixes continue.
Google Chrome icon in mac dock.

Chrome can now autofill passports and IDs, with you in control

Chrome can now autofill passports, driver’s licenses, and vehicle details, but only with your say-so. The update is encrypted, opt in, and global on desktop, with a confirmation prompt before anything fills.
Samsung tri-fold phone revealed at K-Tech Showcase.

Will you see Samsung’s tri-fold this year? The Bluetooth trail says maybe

Samsung’s Galaxy Z TriFold just cleared Bluetooth SIG and listed region specific models. The US joins China and Korea for the first wave, while a tiny international path is likely. A wider rollout looks set for 2026.
Gemini for Home devices

Your Google speaker from 2016 can run Gemini for Home today

Early access for Gemini for Home is rolling out to US users, and it works on every Google speaker and display since 2016. Expect more natural voice control now, with broader locales planned in early 2026.
Full screen experience on Windows 11

Xbox-style handheld mode is rolling out on Windows 11, and you can try it now

Microsoft is expanding Windows 11’s full screen experience for handhelds, starting with ASUS ROG Ally models and rolling to MSI Claw. Paired with the Xbox app, it brings a cleaner, console-style launcher to portable PCs.
Unwrapping a bike gift

Can you guess the tech gifts Google says everyone is searching for?

Google’s Holiday 100 distills a billion daily shopping searches into gift ideas that are actually trending. Projectors surge, wellness gets a lift, and practical picks rise too, so you can shop faster with fewer misses.
The rear of Apple TV 4K.

You might see a new Apple TV and HomePod mini before 2025 is out

Apple’s Nov. 12 retail reset and tighter stock hint at two small refreshes still possible before 2025 ends, Apple TV and HomePod mini, positioned to preview a smarter Siri and Apple’s next wave of home features.
samsung-galaxy-s26-lineup

Comprehensive Galaxy S26 leak might be your first real look at three rumored phones

Galaxy S26 leaks outline a larger Ultra with a 6.9-inch M14 OLED, an AI Privacy Screen, and refreshed cameras. The S26 and S26+ keep QHD displays, while chips split by region and a slimmer model remains uncertain.
Apple iPhone 17 Pro in Cosmic Orange next to the iPhone 17 Pro Max in Deep Blue

Your next iPhone could have a simpler camera button

Apple is reportedly simplifying the iPhone 18 camera button to a pressure-only design, then moving to localized haptics by iPhone 20. You keep the same gestures now, with a bigger feel shift coming later.
Adding an Ohio ID to Apple Wallet.

Your passport on your iPhone is getting closer, but there will be restrictions

Apple is gearing up to put a digital US passport in Wallet for TSA identity checks during domestic travel. It is REAL ID compliant, not a border document, and will arrive later this year with a phased rollout.