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- Want an iPhone Duo for the holidays? Apple’s latest stock update isn’t reassuring
The iPhone Duo likely won’t make it into Santa’s sleigh this year. Here’s what Apple had to say about it.
- Your Apple Watch has 2 new controversial listening features – but you have to opt in
Siri Recap and Live Rewind are finally here, two months after Apple unveiled the always-listening Apple Watch features. Here’s how they work.
- SUSE lays off 1 in 10 workers – citing AI and automation
Squarespace also announced layoffs this week, but explicit ties to AI remain inconsistent.
- HomeView with an arm? Apple reportedly plans $1,000 swiveling smart panel
The HomeView Ultra is expected to feature a robotic arm and 9-inch display. Shades of Amazon’s discontinued Echo Show 10?
- Nvidia RTX 50 GPUs hit with more price hikes – up to $500
Some GPUs will see bigger increases than others, while Intel and AMD remain mum on their pricing plans
- I tried Sonos’ latest app features – these 2 small upgrades fix big annoyances
New Sonos software and firmware updates are rolling out. Here’s what you can expect.
- Windows 11 can run better on PCs with 8GB now, Microsoft says – here’s why
The latest updates to Windows 11 offer improvements in speed, performance, and memory management.
- Roku is taking away a fan-favorite screensaver – but you have alternatives
One of Roku’s most popular screensavers is about to make its last splash. Here’s how to switch before Dec. 1.
- This clever banking scam keeps phishing by faking its own demise – how it works
You won’t see the ‘suspended’ sign because it’s not meant for you.
- I tested the RedMagic 12 Pro – and it’s the fastest Android I’ve ever seen
If it’s possible to release a flagship phone while at the same time making it appear more like a midrange phone, Red Magic has found a way.
- Is Claude Code truly faster with message threads? I did the math on my logs
Claude Code’s update could save you time during demanding, hours-long coding sessions at no extra cost. But by how much? Here’s my real-world result.
- OpenAI will merge ChatGPT’s chat and work tabs – here’s when, and what to expect
On the heels of Anthropic’s similar move, the change will be tested among select users before being rolled out.
- Athenahealth patients can ask Claude about their medical records now
The partnership could provide one of the nation’s largest AI companies with a bevy of personal medical data.
- Don’t want a touchscreen? All premium MacBook Pros could have one soon, reports say
New reports indicate the touchscreens are to become the standard on premium MacBook Pros.
- Firefox’s new Mini Window is every multitasker’s dream – Chrome can’t do this
The open-source browser’s newest feature lets you pop out a page – or part of a page – into its own mini window. See why this is incredibly cool.
- Samsung’s Privacy Display may be coming to more Galaxy phones – what we know
Privacy Display on the Galaxy S26 Ultra was a big hit in our hands-on. Now, we may see it roll out to more Galaxy phones.
- Apple’s HomeView may double as security camera – watch out Ring, Nest, and Wyze
HomeView settings reveal potential video recording and streaming options alongside privacy features.
- 50 AI agents tried to build a thriving Minecraft civilization – it didn’t end well
It turns out even bots can’t escape bureaucracy.
- Android 17 adoption hits a staggering 1% – why you really should update now
Only a quarter of Android phones have even made it to Android 16.
- Samsung adds better sleep tracking to Galaxy Watches – here’s what to expect
The FDA-approved sleep apnea tracking feature will first come to the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2, Watch 9, and Ring.
- I’m finally ready for a smart calendar – why the Echo Show 16 stands out
I’m finally ready to upgrade to a smart calendar – and Amazon’s newest Echo device looks like an organizational solution for my family and I.
- Your Netgear router may be vulnerable to a security exploit – how to check and patch it
A vulnerability in some Netgear routers could allow an attacker with access to your network to run malicious commands on the device.
- Google’s latest Home updates just fixed my biggest annoyances with its speakers and cameras
Google details 42 fixes to its Home app and the devices compatible with it.
- Your headphones have hidden LE Audio features you’ll want to know about
Your JBL, Sony, or Bose Bluetooth headphones got a top-to-bottom wireless makeover — not just Auracast.
- Firefox and Chrome patch 200+ security flaws combined – update both ASAP
The latest version of Firefox fixes 167 security vulnerabilities, most of which are of high severity, while the newest version of Chrome patches 52 flaws, four of which are critical.
