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No. 0071
Google Messages Beta Reveals Plans for In-Chat Games
A Google Messages beta points to nine chat games, but it’s unclear how players will start matches or whether anyone else can join.
Analytics ·
No. 0190
Google Pixel 11 Pro Drops to $835 in Amazon Prime Big Deal Days Sale
The unlocked 256GB Pixel 11 Pro is listed at $835, its first sub-$1,000 price. The discount makes Google's camera-focused flagship a stronge...
Analytics ·
No. 0016
Why AI Chiplets and Photonics Make Thermal Design Harder
AI chip stacks and photonics add transient heat, mechanical stress and aging risks, pushing thermal modeling earlier in design.
Analytics ·
No. 0099
Camp Looksmax Turns Appearance Coaching Into a $7,500 Weeklong Program
Clavicular’s Los Angeles camp combines style advice, dating exercises and appearance-focused coaching, but its price and approach raise prac...
AI & ML ·
No. 0079
AIRer 1.0 Reveals How Siri Handles Proofreading, Image Search and Image Playground
AIRer 1.0 makes Apple’s AI request records easier to read and export, showing how three Siri and Image Playground tasks were processed.
AI & ML ·
No. 0191
iPhone 18 Pro Updates, Foldable Duo and 2026 Phone Price Increases
The iPhone 18 Pro leads the photography picks, while the Pro Max sets a battery-life mark. Higher phone prices make trade-ins and plan terms...
AI & ML ·
No. 0100
YouTube Shorts Prioritizes Originality, Raising the Bar for Clip Channels
YouTube is adjusting Shorts recommendations to favor clips with real commentary or storytelling, which could affect reach and pay for repost...
AI & ML ·
No. 0193
iPhone 18 Pro Color Fading Reports Raise Questions About Camera Housing
Some iPhone 18 Pro owners report pale marks around the camera lenses. Cleaning helps in some cases, but the cause remains unclear.
AI & ML ·
No. 0194
Early iPhone Deals: Free iPhone 18 Pro With T-Mobile, Plus Unlocked Discounts
T-Mobile’s free iPhone offers come with 36-month bill credits; Best Buy has smaller, contract-free discounts on unlocked iPhones.
Analytics ·
No. 0195
iPhone 18 Pro Speaker Popping Reports: What Owners Know So Far
Some iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max owners report brief speaker pops across everyday tasks. Reports vary, and an update hasn’t fixed it for every...
AI & ML ·
No. 0196
Samsung Galaxy S26 Prices Rise by $100, Putting More Pressure on Flagship Value
Samsung raised most Galaxy S26 prices by $100, with a $200 increase for the 1TB Ultra. The FE stays at $699, and some retailer deals remain.
AI & ML ·
No. 0197
Early Prime Day iPhone Deals: Carrier Credits and Unlocked Discounts Compared
T-Mobile’s $0 Pro offers require 36 months of bill credits; Best Buy’s iPhone 16e and refurbished iPhone 14 are simpler unlocked buys.
Analytics ·
No. 0072
Gemini Skills Replace Gems with Reusable Tasks and a Gradual Migration
Gemini skills let users save repeatable tasks, combine them, and reference files. Gems remain available through 2026 for personal accounts a...
AI & ML ·
No. 0073
Google Home Update Improves Gemini Commands, Device Setup and Camera Playback
Google Home’s September changes target everyday friction, from Gemini response times and device setup to lighting controls and camera playba...
Analytics ·
No. 0103
King Princess’s Sexuality Debate Shows the Pressure Around Queer Labels
King Princess says she’s a lesbian despite past experiences with men. The backlash reveals how stigma and rigid expectations shape debates o...
Analytics ·
No. 0198
Brick Cases Add Color and Texture to the Phone-Blocking Device
Brick’s $39 snap-on cases personalize its latest phone-blocking device, but add no features and don’t fit the original model.
AI & ML ·
No. 0199
Best iPhone 18 Pro Cases and Accessories: Slim, Protective, and MagSafe Picks
Compare iPhone 18 Pro cases by fit, grip, style, and price, plus screen protectors, wallets, grips, and portable chargers.
AI & ML ·
No. 0200
Casetify Hello Kitty Y2K Collection: Cases, Sleeves and Prices
Casetify’s Hello Kitty collection pairs Y2K prints with cases and desk gear, with prices from $24 to $92.
AI & ML ·
No. 0105
TikTok’s “Screentime to Cash” Ads Aren’t a TikTok Pay Program
The pop-ups point to third-party reward apps, not TikTok payments. Here’s how the offers work and what to check before signing up.
AI & ML ·
No. 0074
Google Assistant Switch Disappears as Gemini Takes Over on Android
Google has removed the setting for switching back to Assistant, affecting Android phones and paired watches, earbuds and cars.
AI & ML ·