Google wants your Pixel to see you in the dark, and its fix is almost blindingly obvious
Code in an Android 17 beta suggests Pixels could light your face with the screen, but Google hasn’t announced it.
Spotify rolls out its first native car app for cable-free listening, but only Audi drivers get it for now
Audi is the first carmaker to run Spotify natively, with video, lyrics, and shared queues that adapt to driving.
Apple Music just got a new logo. And yeah, it’s inspired by sound and liquid.
Apple says that it actually used music to create the visuals. The colors are gone, and what you get a black-against white look with glass-inspired design elements.
Amazon refreshes Blink lineup with first 4K, pan-tilt, and battery-powered spotlight cameras
Amazon has updated its security camera lineup with the Blink Mini 4K+, Blink Mini Pan-Tilt 2K+, Blink Spotlight Cam 2K+, Blink Outdoor 2K XR+, and Blink Frontier XR+ security cameras, with prices starting at $49.99 in the US.
Google Chrome’s new early warning system could help you spot scam sites
Google Chrome is adding a new Suspicious sites warning that can flag questionable websites before Safe Browsing is confident enough to classify them as dangerous.
Google is making Gemini smarter behind the wheel by connecting it to Gmail, Photos, and Maps
Google's Personal Intelligence lets Gemini draw on your apps to give you useful insights while driving such as flight updates, appointment directions, and restaurant suggestions that match your preferences.
Xbox may finally be giving Game Pass the overhaul it badly needs
Xbox is reportedly planning a major Game Pass overhaul that could introduce à la carte add-ons for console games, cloud gaming, and multiplayer.
DoorDash and Uber Eats have a new rival, and it wants you to stop paying extra for food
Olo wants to take on DoorDash and Uber Eats by removing markup price on its food delivery app. It promises in-store menu prices, no sponsored listings, and potential savings of 15% to 30% on menu items.
Apple is bringing more of the iPhone supply chain home, one component at a time
Apple says nearly 100 parts in its newest iPhones are made in the U.S., but the release covers components, not final assembly.
Xbox Project Helix is eyeing a 2028 launch, but the price could be as high as $1,800
The next-gen Xbox could carry a steep asking price unless Microsoft absorbs part of the cost and eats into its margins, or even sells the console at a loss in the hope of making the money back through its services.
The Himiway D5 2.0 20 delivers a powerful throttle and fat tires
The Himiway D5 delivers a powerful throttle and fat tires
Your AirPods can now double as a retro gaming gun, and you can try it for free
A Duck Hunt experiment lets you aim with an AirPod, shoot with a tap, and play 30 free Mac games.
ChatGPT now has locked chats to keep your sensitive conversations hidden
The new privacy-centric feature is available now for every ChatGPT user, from the free tier to the Go, Plus, Pro, Business, Enterprise, and Education plans.
Researchers developed an AI tool that predicts cancer survival odds by analyzing patients’ face
Could a selfie reveal clues about a cancer patient’s survival risk? Researchers have developed an AI model that estimates biological age and predicts mortality risk, using facial photographs of a patient.
AMD drops FSR 4.1 on five-year-old Radeon graphics cards, and Xbox is next
AMD has released FSR 4.1 for Radeon RX 6000 cards months ahead of schedule, while Ryzen laptops and handhelds join the list and Xbox Series X|S support is coming soon.
Apple just dropped the hammer on iPhone Duo scalpers with a strict purchase limit
Delivery dates point to January, resellers are listing Duos on eBay, and Apple has stepped in with a cap.
Spotify has kicked 50 million AI slop tracks out of your recommendations
Spotify is stepping up its fight against AI-generated music spam, with millions of tracks filtered out and new tools designed to help listeners discover genuine artists.
Walmart’s new $120 bundle combines Walmart+, Sam’s Club Plus with streaming perks and saves you $100
Walmart’s new $120 annual membership combines Walmart+, Sam’s Club Plus, free delivery, fuel discounts, and streaming perks, saving you nearly $100 compared with buying both memberships separately.
Spotify lets podcasters turn loyal listeners into paying fans, with 90% of the revenue theirs to keep
Spotify is letting podcasters charge fans for bonus episodes, early access and more, right inside the app.
Yelp’s new AI assistant will call restaurants for you so you can skip the dreaded wait-time call
Yelp’s AI agent will call restaurants and text you the wait, but at launch it’s US iPhones only.
The US has banned DeepSeek from federal agencies, including apps built on its AI
Homeland Security has pulled DeepSeek from federal civilian systems, and Beijing says Washington is stretching the idea of national security.
ChatGPT Slides lets users create, edit and present decks without leaving ChatGPT
ChatGPT Slides helps users create editable presentations from conversations, files and outlines, with collaborative editing and exports to PowerPoint, PDF and Google Slides.
Low daily step count linked to dementia and stroke risks. It’s time to put your trusty phone in charge
Additionally, as activity declined, the rates of diagnosis of dementia, Parkinson’s disease, stroke, or transient ischemic attack went up by 80% between the most and least active groups of users.
The Xiaomi 18 Pro could cost almost as much as last year’s Ultra, and that’s a problem
A leak says Xiaomi’s 18 Pro could cost nearly as much as the 17 Ultra in Europe, with smaller batteries.
Your AI chatbot might have brain rot, and it could be making things worse for you
A new study finds that AI models trained on junk social media posts develop brain rot, skipping reasoning and picking up bad ethics.
Chuwi UniBook review: Budget laptops are alive, and I saw this one fight for the cause
The $449 CHUWI UniBook sacrifices display quality, memory headroom, and graphics performance, but excellent battery life, a lightweight aluminum chassis, and superb connectivity make the compromises unusually sensible.
BYD’s Denza B8 appears to have found a rather unusual parking hack
A BYD FCB Bao 8 has appeared in an unusual sighting, seemingly moving on three wheels with a wheel clamp attached. The circumstances remain unclear.
Gemini Notebook now lets you review slides and videos before generating them
Gemini Notebook’s new co-create option lets you pick topics, choose styles, and review the outline before your slide decks and video overviews are generated.
Your Googlebook could run real desktop apps sooner than you think
Unofficial Android builds of ArtCraft’s 13 desktop-style apps show that real desktop software on Googlebooks might be a lot closer than we thought.
The best free VPNs for 2026
Free VPNs usually come with limits, but some are still worth using. We compared the best options for privacy, streaming, everyday browsing, and more.
Some iPhone Duo buyers are getting an early delivery surprise as Apple moves up shipping dates
Some iPhone Duo pre-orders in the US and Japan are now showing earlier delivery dates, with a few buyers jumping from December to launch week.
Spotify is cracking down on Family plans again, and the penalty can lock you out for a year
Spotify is rolling out in-person QR-code checks for some Premium Family members, with a seven-day deadline and a 12-month restriction for those who fail verification.
Google wants you to chat with Gemini to fix issues instead of scrolling through support pages
Google is changing how you get help with its products. Its new “Ask Google Help” experience offers shorter answers and interactive troubleshooting instead of traditional support articles.
Apple finally reveals the iPhone Duo’s battery size, and Samsung should pay attention
Apple’s EU energy label puts the iPhone Duo’s rated battery at 4,883 mAh, slightly above Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 8.
This award-winning phone thermal camera is 10% off for Halloween, saving you $107
Use code THERMCAM10 to save $107 on the Thermal Master P3 phone thermal camera this Halloween. 512x384 IR super resolution, adjustable lens, Tom’s Guide AI Award winner.
GM is bringing Apple Wallet car keys to Cadillac, Chevrolet, and GMC, and I’m all for it
GM is bringing phone-based car keys to Cadillac, GMC, and Chevrolet, starting with electric Cadillacs now and SUVs in December.
NordLayer Launches NordLayer AI Scout to Expose Shadow AI Across the Workplace
NordLayer has launched NordLayer AI Scout, a new AI visibility and security solution that shows companies which AI tools employees are actually using across web and desktop, including services that were never formally approved. The product brings sanctioned and unauthorized AI use into one view, tracks how different tools are being used, and can inspect […]
This Smart Vacuum Sealer Prints Labels and Helps You Track Your Food
For meal preppers, bulk buyers, and eco-conscious shoppers, vacuum sealing can offer an efficient way to store food. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food and Nutrition Administration, vacuum seals have a variety of advantages, including reduced likelihood of freezer burn, improved shelf life, ease of storage, and simplified reheating. Introducing Smart Features to […]