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Google Messages has finally introduced per-chat customization, letting users change bubble colors and wallpapers. The feature requires RCS and is visible only to the user.
Apple TV+ is launching a packed September slate, including the Ryan Reynolds action-comedy 'Mayday,' the sixth season of 'Slow Horses,' and a new series starring Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson, according to 9to5Mac.
Newlight's hydrogen-injection retrofit cut cargo-ship fuel use by 24% and CO2 emissions by 28% in a trial voyage.
Amazon price cuts on Sept. 1 include a TerraMaster 4-bay NAS, Samsung 2TB 990 Pro SSD, WD 6TB drive, and Baseus 67W power bank, saving up to 57%.
Macquarie University has replaced in-person psychology classes with an AI chatbot in two mandatory units, sparking student concerns and debate over AI's role in higher education.
Fambot, backed by $3.5M, launches an AI 'chief of staff' for families to handle school events and logistics.
Corsair's 32GB DDR5-6000 CL30 memory kit is available for $490 at Newegg, down from $605, using code SSF73323. Despite high RAM prices, this deal offers meaningful savings.
TechRadar reports on Sonos CEO's exclusive comments about the Ace Ultra headphones and AI-powered OS, plus Oppo's lunar eclipse photo test, Cosori's budget air fryer, and Poco's F9 Ultra launch.
macOS 27's Safari can now auto-organize tabs using Apple Intelligence, plus new Notify Me and AI extensions.
A new leak suggests iPhone 18 Pro will come in Dark Cherry, Sky Blue and Black, with no Silver option. The lineup would be an all-new roster.
A Reddit user has received Google's new Android sideloading flow, which requires a restart and 24-hour wait, sparking frustration.
Aranya Inc. launched with $11M to turn bare-metal servers into AI clusters in under 48 hours.
Android Authority picks five standout new Android apps for September 2026, including Sunbird for iMessage, Notability, and a Pixel 11 Pro HiLight enhancer.
Amazon's Like-New 64GB Kindle Scribe with Premium Pen is down to $320, saving $85 off the regular price. The certified refurbished unit includes a 10.2-inch display and is recommended for digital note-taking.
Google raised its TV streamer price by 50% in the U.S., while Amazon dropped the Fire TV Stick 4K Select to $19.99, giving buyers a cheaper alternative.
Some Pixel 11 owners report 5G, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth problems, though complaints appear limited and may not stem from the new MediaTek modem.
Engadget weighs TV-as-monitor pros and cons and decodes QHD, 4K and 5K resolution terms for work and gaming.
Sony's $2,200 three-piece Bravia Theater Trio aims at huge TVs, per Engadget review, with wireless side speakers and advanced sound features.
CBTS launches Forge Agents, turning plain-language job descriptions into production-ready AI agents for midmarket firms.
Mozilla has launched a built-in ad blocker for Firefox on iOS, blocking third-party ads and trackers while leaving first-party ads and sponsored content untouched.
Sonos unveiled new Beam Ultra soundbar, Ace Ultra headphones, and Sonos 27 software at a New York event.
Poco unveiled its F9 Ultra and F9 Pro phones with 185Hz displays and Bose audio, while Roku introduced its first OLED TVs starting at $999, undercutting LG and Samsung.
Google is testing a button to read Gemini Daily Brief aloud via Gemini Live.
Android Authority reports Google is testing 'Quick Tiles' for Android Auto, bringing Quick Settings-style controls to the car interface, starting with a DND toggle.