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Wear OS is borrowing your phone’s status bar so you never lose track of time
Google’s new Wear OS canary emulator previews a phone-style status bar that keeps the time and system icons visible in every app, but it won’t arrive with Wear OS 7.1.
Google’s next Googlebook could make your Android tablets feel outdated
Google has confirmed plans to expand its Googlebook lineup with detachable devices, opening the door to a new category of tablets that could offer a more laptop-like experience.
Meta is already working on its second-gen humanoid robot, but don’t expect it to land in homes anytime soon
Meta is developing Max 2, its next humanoid robot with Fourier, as it explores bringing its Muse AI agent into homes. But a household launch remains far off.
Anthropic cracks down on video game cloning with new Claude restrictions
Anthropic has updated Claude Code with new instructions to discourage users from recreating existing video games amid growing concerns about AI-powered game cloning.
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AI doesn’t have to turn evil to put you at risk
People shouldn’t have to become security researchers to use an assistant. But consumers should be mindful of how AI assistants interact with them.
Apple might be turning its HomeView into a security camera, and it makes perfect sense
A new finding in HomeView Software 27.2 suggests Apple is working on HomeKit Secure Video support, which could allow its smart display to function as a home security camera.
Binance opens transactions after historic crypto heist ‘north’ of six billion dollars
After losing $6.3 billion in cryptocurrency, Binance has begun reopening withdrawals and replacing stolen assets using its own funds.
Amazon is saying bye-bye to Muse while Walmart is rolling out the welcome mat for Meta’s shopping agent
Amazon has blocked Meta’s Muse AI shopping agent from shopping on its platform, while Walmart and Shopify are embracing the technology, potentially reshaping how consumers discover and buy products.
Entry-level MacBook Pro could get its overdue design overhaul next year
Apple's entry-level M7 MacBook Pro is reportedly getting a thinner, lighter design and slimmer display bezels in 2027, borrowing from the recently launched premium models.
Apple could be readying another silicon leap for the OLED MacBook Pro
Apple is reportedly planning second-generation OLED touchscreen MacBook Pro models for next year, powered by M7 Pro and M7 Max chips with new AI hardware capabilities.
DeepSeek wants to steal Claude Code and Codex’s lunch with an AI Super Agent that does not wait around
DeepSeek’s new Super-Agent aims to spot coding problems and suggest solutions without waiting for developers to prompt it, putting it in the same conversation as Claude Code and OpenAI Codex.
Apple’s supply chain power is legendary, but a new report says it’s downright brutal
Apple’s negotiation tactics have been nothing short of eyebrow-raising. Or, for lack of a better word, downright barbaric exploitation of its market status.
Android’s new ‘SMS of Death’ exploit can crash your phone without you doing anything
A newly disclosed Android vulnerability called SMS of Death can remotely crash smartphones, interrupt calls, and cause repeated reboots without user interaction.
Windows 11 Insider builds bring expanded Search features and new privacy controls
Microsoft is expanding Windows 11 Search with inline settings controls, Phone Link actions, file previews and richer results, making everyday PC tasks easier to access.
3 underrated movies you can watch for free this weekend (Oct 31- Nov 1)
Looking for something free to watch this weekend? This roundup covers the weekend’s best no-cost streaming options, each one more emotionally gripping than the last.
Writers are now deliberately making mistakes because, apparently, good prose looks like AI
AI detectors are prompting writers to rethink their vocabulary, sentence structure and punctuation, as even polished human writing risks being mistaken for AI-generated text.
Samsung’s first AI glasses could arrive in December, but only in two countries
Samsung is reportedly preparing to launch its first Gemini-powered AI glasses in mid-December, with initial availability limited to the US and South Korea.
Motorola Signature 27 specifications revealed in a new hands-on video, shows off a Tandem OLED 12,000-nit display
Motorola's upcoming Signature 27 could feature a 12,000-nit Tandem OLED display, Snapdragon flagship chipset, 200MP periscope camera and seven years of Android updates.
Looking for a different kind of Halloween scare in 2026? Try these 7 sci-fi movies
Science fiction can be just as unsettling as horror, particularly when it explores alien encounters, artificial intelligence and worlds that defy explanation. From The Thing and Alien: Romulus to Companion and Backrooms, these seven sci-fi movies offer a different kind of Halloween viewing.
WhatsApp group chats get permanent message pins, private Status updates, and more
WhatsApp is introducing four new group chat features, including permanent message pins, Group Status updates, and a dedicated filter for mentions and replies.
The 10 Best Halloween Movies to Stream in 2026
Looking for the best Halloween movies to stream in 2026? From slasher classics and supernatural thrillers to newer horror releases, here are 10 movies to watch this Halloween, along with where to stream them.
Xpeng just launched a $20,800 electric SUV, and US automakers should be paying attention
Xpeng’s new Mona L05 starts at around $20,800 in China, offering up to 395 miles of CLTC range, an extended-range option and a technology-packed cabin. Its US arrival, however, remains uncertain.
Senators send stern letter to Meta over privacy risks from AI camera glasses
Two US senators have sent Mark Zuckerberg a sharply worded letter demanding answers about privacy violations, secret recordings, and AI training involving Meta's smart glasses.
Google makes Gemini’s AI avatars social, so friends can now appear in each other’s content
Gemini is making AI avatars more social. You can now share your digital likeness with friends, tag each other in prompts, and create images and videos featuring your entire group.
Audio-Technica’s new wireless StreamSet headset promises studio sound without the cables
A proper condenser microphone, studio-inspired sound, and 24-hour battery life. Audio-Technica wants its new wireless headset to do it all.
Subvocal’s glasses promise to let you talk to your computer in complete silence
Subvocal's new smart glasses promise to turn silent speech into text at over 200 words per minute, letting you interact with your computer without speaking aloud.
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