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GTA VI’s online mode could arrive in 2027, well after the single-player campaign begins

Rockstar isn’t talking about GTA VI’s online mode yet, but Bloomberg says 2027 is the expected window.
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In the last hours of the Prime Big Deal Days, here’s the gear our editorial team actually put in their carts.

We're in the final hours of Amazon's ongoing sales fest, and if you're still looking to score fantastic discounts, this is your best purchase guide, picked specifically by members of our seasoned expert team.
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I found 6 Smart TV deals worth your money during Amazon Prime Big Day deals

Shop Amazon Prime smart TV deals on 50-inch to 65-inch Insignia, Roku, Hisense, and Samsung models, up to 45% off.
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I found 6 Roku and Fire TV deals worth grabbing during Amazon Prime Big Deal Days

Amazon Prime streaming deals: Roku and Fire TV sticks, Streambar SE soundbar, Fire TV Cube, and voice remote, starting at $17.99.
Intelligent UI in ChatGPT.

Intelligent UI turns ChatGPT answers into interactive tools while GPT-6 rolls out to a broader audience 

ChatGPT can now build interactive answers like maps and bill splitters, and OpenAI says GPT-6 will provide instant replies to searches sooner.
Electronics, Screen, Computer Hardware

Windows Search just learned to do things instead of sending me on a scavenger hunt through menus

Windows 11 Search now runs inline actions like mute and dark mode for Insiders, alongside a rebuilt WinUI 3 interface.
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OpenAI promised safer ChatGPT for teens, but a 4,000-prompt test found its safeguards falling dangerously short

A new report says OpenAI's teen safeguards often miss crises, skip tutoring, and misjudge age. OpenAI disputes the testing.
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I rounded up the best 6 Prime Day accessory deals for Switch, PS5, and Xbox players

I sorted through Amazon's Prime gaming deals and kept six accessories that actually earn a spot in your setup.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S12+ vs. M4 iPad Air 13-inch

Galaxy Tab S12+ vs. M4 iPad Air: Samsung closes the software gap, but Apple still has a silicon edge

Should you pay $400 more for Samsung's Galaxy Tab S12+ or stick with the iPad Air? We break it down.
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I’d clear my counter for these 3 Amazon Prime kitchen deals

I narrowed Amazon's Prime kitchen deals to a pod brewer and two smart toasters that actually earn their counter space.
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Tesla’s new Halloween Mode turns your car into a rolling haunted house

Tesla's seasonal update adds a ghost costume, spooky sounds, flickering lights, and a way to prank visitors from your phone.
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Razer’s $200 Xbox controller promises drift-resistant thumbsticks, but there’s a catch

Razer's new pro pad promises drift-free capacitive sticks, though Xbox players won't get the headline 8,000 Hz polling.
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Claude just stepped into Google Workspace with in-file editing, automated Sheets work, and smarter Slides

Anthropic's new add-on lets Claude read and edit your open Docs, Sheets, and Slides files, with approval controls.
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Nearly 20 EVs are disappearing from US showrooms this year, but the next generation could be better

Tesla Model S, BMW i4, Honda Prologue, Volvo EX30 exit US as automakers chase cheaper, longer-range cars.
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ChatGPT is taking ads into image generation, and your conversations could decide what you see

ChatGPT image generation is getting ads, placed by guardrails that first judge whether a conversation feels emotionally vulnerable.
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Apple may have quietly bumped iCloud Mail aliases from three to nine, but won’t say why

iCloud.com now lets users create nine email aliases instead of three, and Apple hasn't announced the change.
Orion on Linux

Kagi is pulling Orion from Windows and Linux, leaving its cross-browser extension dream behind

Kagi is shelving Orion on Windows and Linux, but the WebKit browser's code is headed to the open source community.
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AT&T finally admits the iPhone 18 Pro Max has an SOS problem, but there’s no real fix yet

Some iPhone 18 Pro Max owners on AT&T are stuck in SOS mode, and the suggested fix may not work.
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Tesla finally brings the new Model 3 screen to the US, with more range and power in tow

Tesla gives the US Model 3 a bigger screen and quicker acceleration, but skips one feature China just got.
Rivian R2 First Drive Impressions

Some units of the Rivian’s R2 were recalled again, but that didn’t stop it from breaking sales records

About 14 R2 SUVs may have loose high-voltage battery pack fasteners, Rivian says, risking a sudden loss of power.
Electronics, Phone, Mobile Phone

Google just clarified its Android sideloading crackdown, and it’s not as sweeping as I thought

Google's Android developer verification is live in four countries, but a last-minute clarification narrows enforcement to participating stores only.
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Samsung just folded another app into SmartThings, and I’m all for the cleanup

SmartThings version 1.8.51.30 brings a redesigned Home tab, resizable cards, and absorbs the discontinued Samsung Sound app.
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iPhone Duo’s removable nano-texture layer is a clever repairability win for foldable screens

The iPhone Duo hides a replaceable cover layer above its foldable inner display, swappable for just $19 under AppleCare+.
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Guided Vision brings Gemini real-time visual assistance for accessibility, one year after Apple

Guided Vision turns your Android camera into a conversational narrator, built with the blind and low-vision community in mind.
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OpenAI wants you to try on clothes inside ChatGPT before buying them

OpenAI's ChatGPT Virtual Try On and Favorites features let you preview clothing on yourself and save products, live globally now.
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Audible’s new AI features let you talk to characters and see what you’re hearing

Audible's new AI tools let you track speakers in real time, talk to characters directly, and see key-moment imagery.
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Amazon’s new Kindle accessories are a must-buy for die-hard fans

Amazon's new Kindle accessories include a Bluetooth remote, magnetic charging stand, button-equipped cover, and four distinct covers starting at $34.99.
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Asus ProArt PZ14 review: A rare Windows tablet that almost replaced my laptop

The Asus ProArt PZ14 combines a 14-inch 144Hz OLED display, Snapdragon X2 Elite performance, detachable keyboard, stylus, and all-day battery life in a remarkably thin Windows tablet.
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Firefox just reinvented its look, brought back a fan-favorite feature, and made AI easier to shut out

Firefox 157 brings a full visual redesign, Compact Mode's return, and easier-to-find privacy and AI controls to desktop and mobile.
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OpenAI’s Dots are always-on agents that can investigate, build, and act across 4,000 apps

OpenAI's new Dots are always-on AI agents powered by GPT-6 Astra, launched at DevDay to directly rival Meta's Muse.
Apple child safety features revealed at WWDC 2026

The seemingly innocuous smartphone may have a troubling effect on young minds that could lead to eating disorders

A JAMA Network Open study finds 12-year-olds with smartphones face a 49% higher eating disorder risk than those without one.
Meta Muse for small businesses

As Muse privacy issues raise alarm, Meta is giving it to businesses you probably visit each day

Meta's Muse AI agent now serves small businesses with Shopify, Slack, and QuickBooks integrations, despite ongoing privacy and security concerns.
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Apple moves quickly to fix iPhone 18 Pro Face ID failures, but iOS 27.0.1 may not have patched everything

Apple's iOS 27.0.1 fixes the iPhone 18 Pro Face ID restart bug, plus a camera glitch and touchscreen freeze issue.
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Motorola’s Razr Flex could upend the wider foldable race by squeezing it into an even smaller frame

Leaked Motorola Razr Flex specs reveal a compact wide foldable smaller than the iPhone Duo and Galaxy Z Fold 8.
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Volkswagen Jetta gets a sleek rebirth at an unbelievable price and a bad surprise

Volkswagen's Jetta M6 electric sedan launches in China at $12,035, undercutting rivals, but it won't reach US or European buyers.
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Google is replacing Gems with Skills, but the upgrade comes with a rather expensive catch

Google confirmed Gemini Gems are being replaced by Skills starting November 17, though free-account access still remains unclear.
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Scientists find insomnia is linked to stroke risks. No, your smartwatch or ring is not going to cut it

New research links chronic insomnia to a 26% higher stroke risk, showing wearable sleep trackers can't diagnose the real danger.
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The next Kindle could finally break from Amazon’s 15-year-old design with rounded corners

Leaked marketing images reveal Amazon's 12th-generation Kindle with rounded corners, a relocated power button, and new color options.