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18 hours
Apple’s iOS 27, expected in 2026, prioritizes performance, stability, and cutting bloat over major features, echoing the Leopard-era quality focus. It will still add AI: a more capable Siri reportedly using Google Gemini, a Health+ AI agent, and an AI-powered web search. The
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Valve’s new Steam Hardware includes Steam Frame (VR), Controller, and Steam Machine (SteamOS PC). Pricing isn’t set, but Steam Machine won’t be subsidized; expect cost similar to a DIY PC with comparable performance. Highlights: compact, quiet design, HDMI CEC, robust Bluetooth
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Tim Cook is likely to remain Apple CEO until at least mid 2026, disputing talk of an early 2025 handover. He’d be shocked if Cook left between late January and June, citing few internal signs and calling the speculation premature and false. Rumors said an early announcement would
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iOS 27 will emphasize quality and performance, echoing Snow Leopard’s approach, with one major exception: new AI features across more Apple apps. An Apple Health+ subscription is expected to offer personalized health recommendations. The same quality-first focus applies to macOS
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LibrePods is a free Android app that unlocks native AirPods features like ear detection, head gestures, conversational awareness, noise control switching, accurate battery readings, and accessibility options. It fakes iPhone protocols to get status data. Most phones need root
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Apple launched the limited‑edition Hikawa Phone Grip and Stand, a MagSafe accessory focused on accessibility. It snaps on securely, removes easily, and works as a stand with two viewing angles in vertical or horizontal. Designed with input from people with dexterity and
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Apple plans early 2026 entry-level launches: a 13-inch MacBook with A18 Pro in multiple colors, about $699 to $899, possibly with older design, 8GB RAM, and one USB‑C port. iPhone 17e may add A19, 18MP Center Stage camera, C1 modem, and Dynamic Island. The 12th‑gen iPad moves to
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The fact that Europe has no power in this speaks volumes. It’s hard to believe that a group of 500 million people with a GDP of around $23 trillion can be so weak on the global stage.
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Google’s Gemini adds interactive science diagrams that let students click parts of images—like plant cells or engines—to reveal panels with explanations and ask follow-up questions. It spans Biology, Physics, Chemistry, and Math, complementing flashcards, quizzes, and study
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Gemini now flags if an uploaded image was AI generated or edited using Google’s tools by verifying SynthID watermarks that survive edits. Ask “Was this created with Google AI?” for a quick check. Google plans support for audio and video and integration into Search. Alongside
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Microsoft is building a Microsoft 365 Copilot extension for Chrome, adding Copilot Chat and Search to answer questions, summarize webpages, and query enterprise content grounded in your Microsoft 365 data. It targets businesses, with rollout starting in February 2026. Copilot is
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OpenAI is launching group chats for all ChatGPT plans worldwide. Up to 20 people can join one shared conversation, with personal settings and memory remaining private. Start groups via the people icon or a link; adding participants spawns a new thread. Tag “ChatGPT” to get
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Perplexity launched its Comet AI browser on Android, bringing desktop features like default search, tab-aware voice queries, cross-tab summaries, research/shopping with visible actions, and an ad blocker. Upcoming: a cross-site conversational agent, quick-action shortcuts, and a
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YouTube is testing in-app private messaging again, letting users share videos and chat in one-on-one or group threads. Participants can reply with videos, text, or emojis via a full-screen chat. The trial targets adults 18+ in Ireland and Poland, with safety measures like
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Apple is partnering with Real Madrid on two projects: an Apple Immersive 180-degree 8K Spatial Audio documentary of the October match vs Juventus, filmed with over 30 Blackmagic 3D cameras at the Bernabéu, and a larger “Infinite Bernabéu” initiative to virtually open the stadium
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Google launched cross-platform sharing between iPhone and Android: AirDrop on Apple devices now interoperates with Quick Share on Pixel 10 models. Set AirDrop to Everyone for 10 Minutes to receive from Pixel; Pixel users enable the same mode or Receive. Transfers are peer-to-peer
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Atlas tabs are a mess. 1. Set tab style -> Vertical tabs 2. Hide side bar 3. Set tab style -> Classical tabs Create new tabs, can't change tabs, unless you go back to Vertical tabs
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Feels like -4C 🥶
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Google introduced Gemini 3 Pro, a smarter AI with stronger reasoning, better grasp of context, and concise answers. It beats Gemini 2.5 on key benchmarks and is rolling out to Search AI Mode, the Gemini app, AI Studio, Vertex AI, and Antigravity. Ultra users can run multi-step
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