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Kobo's clever new remote makes cozy reading even better

The Kobo Remote might become your new best friend.

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DirecTV wants your face in its new AI screensaver ad
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Satellite TV provider DirecTV is partnering with Glance to roll out a new "AI-commerce experience" screensaver mode, and I have some concerns.

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Apple just killed its Snapchat competitor

Apple has dropped support for its Clips app.

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Apple TV+ just quietly rebranded with a really confusing new name

Apple TV+ has a new name.

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YouTube Music copies controversial Spotify AI feature

YouTube Music is jumping on the bandwagon.

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This free update will make dark TV and movie scenes a thing of the past
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The UHD Alliance has announced Filmmaker Mode 1.1, which endows the video standard with dynamic ambient light-based picture brightness.

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Roku supercharging some devices with quiet update rollout
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Roku OS 15.0 has been available in beta for developers since July, and now the next-gen smart TV platform is reportedly rolling out to more users.

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Google Maps could be turning into a chatbot soon

Uncovered within a beta built of Google Maps is a new Ask Maps homepage chip - tapping on it reveals an early form of tigher Gemini AI integration.

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New Waze feature will help keep your eyes on the road

The Waze mapping app is joining forces with Gemini AI to unlock Conversational Reporting - a mode that lets you describe road conditions using voice.

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The OnePlus 15T might be the Android flagship to beat next year

The OnePlus 15 is expected to launch soon, but the OnePlus 15T might be the phone to watch out for.

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Apple is bringing back Slide Over for iPad, and I'm genuinely shocked

Slide Over, a popular iPad multitasking mode, was given the axe in favor of Apple's rearchitected iPadOS 26 windowing experience - but now it's back.

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Google Wallet's latest update brings expression to your digital card collection

Google Wallet's Material 3 Expressive software update is finally rolling out to Android users, and it polishes up and beautifies several UI elements.

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3 new ultra-thin Kindle Scribe models are coming later this year, including one in color

The Kindle Scribe has received a major design overhaul.

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Spotify shuffle is about to suck a whole lot less

A recent APK app teardown has revealed that Spotify is working on a new option for music shuffling, which will algorithmically prevent track repeats.

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New $40 Fire TV Stick 4K Select won't be like any Fire Stick that's come before

Amazon's new Fire TV 4K Select is its first streaming stick to operate on its new Vega system.

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If you have a OnePlus phone, your text messages might be at risk

A major OnePlus phone vulnerability has been identified, potentially leaving user SMS and MMS texting data exposed - a fix is on the way, thankfully.

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Meta's new AI TikTok clone gives me bad Vibes

What do you get when you mash up scrollable TikTok reels and LLM-powered AI generated videos? Meta has the answer, and it's called Vibes.

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Google just leveled up the Pixel Buds Pro 2 with new head gestures, Adaptive Audio

Google is rolling out a new Pixel Buds Pro 2 firmware update that introduces head gestures, Adaptive Audio, Loud Noise Protection, and more.

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This Fire TV leak blows Amazon's worst-kept secret out of the water
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All eyes will be on Amazon next Tuesday as the future of Fire TV comes into focus.

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Disney+ increases prices at the worst possible time

Subscription prices for Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN are going up next month.