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Installer No. 96 highlights new tech releases, including Hollow Knight: Silksong, an Instagram iPad app, and a The Office spinoff. Philips Hue launched cheaper smart bulbs and a new bridge. Samsung unveiled the Galaxy S2…
Hundreds of thousands globally train AI chatbots like Grok and ChatGPT, earning thousands monthly. Freelancers, often hired through platforms like Outlier, label data, ensuring responses are accurate and safe, acting as …
Apple is expected to unveil a new slimmer iPhone, potentially called the "iPhone Air," alongside the iPhone 17 and new Apple Watches on September 9th. This would be the first significant iPhone redesign since 2017. While…
New renders reveal Samsung's Galaxy S26 Pro and Ultra, showcasing a slimmer profile and a redesigned camera module similar to the Galaxy Z Fold 7. Both phones are thinner than their predecessors (Ultra: 7.8mm, Pro: 6.7mm…
OpenAI is restructuring its Model Behavior team, merging it with the Post Training team to integrate AI personality development more closely with model creation. The team, known for mitigating sycophancy and bias in mode…
AI companion app Dot is shutting down on October 5th. Launched in 2024, Dot aimed to be a personalized friend and confidante, offering advice and emotional support. However, the startup, New Computer, cited diverging vis…
Apple's September 9th event will primarily focus on the iPhone 17 lineup. Expected are iterative upgrades including a larger, ProMotion display for the base iPhone 17, a new 'iPhone Air' model prioritizing thinness and l…
Lenovo unveiled the ThinkBook VertiFlex Concept laptop at IFA Berlin, featuring a unique rotating 14-inch screen that swivels into portrait mode. This 0.7-inch thick, 3.06-pound prototype allows for easy screen rotation …
Cloudflare's 1.1.1.1 DNS service was impacted by 12 mis-issued TLS certificates from Fina CA, a Microsoft-trusted certificate authority. While Fina claims the certificates were for internal testing and posed no threat, C…
A US judge partially sided with the Justice Department's antitrust case against Google, rejecting calls to break up the tech giant. While acknowledging Google's search monopoly, Judge Amit Mehta rejected the DOJ's most a…
Roborock, known for its robot vacuums, launched three robot lawnmowers at IFA 2025. The high-end RockMow Z1 boasts all-wheel drive for slopes up to 80%, RTK navigation, and app-controlled pattern mowing. The RockMow S1 o…
Tencent's new AI model, HunyuanWorld-Voyager, creates short 3D-like videos from a single image. Users can control the camera's path to explore the virtual scene. The AI generates both video and depth information, allowin…
Google unveiled exciting new features for Android and Pixel devices. Material 3 Expressive personalizes Pixel phones with animated wallpapers and custom calling cards. Pixel Buds Pro 2 gain Adaptive Audio for better soun…
Instagram is releasing its first-ever iPad app, prioritizing short-form videos. Unlike the phone app, it opens directly to Reels, Meta's TikTok competitor. Users can still access the regular photo and video feed through …
Google is unveiling more details about its "Gemini for Home" AI assistant, replacing Google Assistant. This will integrate with new Nest devices, offering features like recipe suggestions, general information searches, a…
Acer's new Chromebook Plus Spin 514, featuring the MediaTek Kompanio Ultra 910 processor, offers a compelling alternative to the Lenovo Chromebook Plus 14. This $699.99 convertible boasts a 14-inch touchscreen with Goril…
JBL launched two new speakers: the massive PartyBox 720 and the updated Boombox 4. The PartyBox 720, JBL's biggest battery-powered speaker, boasts 800W power, 15-hour playtime, and a light show. It's priced at $1099. The…
Amazon launched Lens Live, an AI-powered upgrade to its Amazon Lens shopping feature. It allows users to instantly search for products by pointing their phone's camera at items in the real world. This real-time visual se…
A JP Morgan analyst predicts iPhone 17 prices. The iPhone 17 Pro might cost $100 more than the iPhone 16 Pro, possibly due to Apple removing a lower storage option. This would end an eight-year trend of a $999 starting p…
WordPress launched Telex, an experimental AI tool, allowing users to create website content blocks using prompts. Telex, accessible at telex.automattic.ai, generates code as a .zip file installable as a WordPress plugin.…
Apple's September 9th event is just days away, promising a new iPhone 17 lineup. The rumored "iPhone Air," incredibly thin at 5.55mm, may have compromises like a single camera and smaller battery. The iPhone 17 Pro model…
Google reassured Gmail users about their security after online rumors spread about a massive breach. A Google blog post denied widespread warnings, stating they block over 99.9% of phishing and malware. These rumors seem…
Framework's Desktop, while not having upgradeable RAM, is designed for customization. Noctua, a PC cooling company, created a 3D-printable fan duct and side panel that significantly reduces the computer's noise. This upg…
Dolby Vision 2, the successor to the popular HDR format, is here. This upgraded version uses AI-powered "Content Intelligence" to optimize picture quality based on content and ambient lighting. Features include precision…
Gmail's Android app is getting a Material 3 Expressive redesign. The update places each email in its own container, adding visual separation with subtle curves and borders. This follows an earlier update that grouped the…