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Meta launched Pocket, an AI app that lets users create interactive games from text prompts, after acquiring Gizmo. Ars Technica reports the app is fun but traps creations in Meta's platform.
Didi Autonomous Driving's new-generation Robotaxi R2 has begun unmanned passenger testing in Beijing and Guangzhou, featuring L4 tech and an upgraded cabin experience.
XPeng's new MONA L03 SUV targets young buyers with modular storage, flexible mounting points, and a spacious interior, emphasizing adaptability for evolving lifestyles.
Intel's Arc G3 handhelds show major performance leaps in early benchmarks, but high prices may limit their appeal.
Google Messages users report a bug that pulls old texts from unrelated chats and sends them with new messages, raising privacy concerns.
Tripsy 3.9, 1Password, Good Air 2.0, and Parallels Desktop 27 receive major updates.
Microsoft has added an 'Opt out of backup' button in Windows 11, allowing users to permanently dismiss OneDrive backup reminders, according to TechRadar.
Apple reportedly explored a special Apple Pencil for the iPhone Ultra but abandoned the idea, with display durability concerns likely the decisive factor.
Android 17 QPR2 Beta 4 adds an 'Agents' privacy dashboard to monitor AI agents' access to apps and data.
After a year of daily use, an Android Authority editor says Samsung's ultra-thin Galaxy S25 Edge has critical battery flaws, calling it the brand's worst 2025 phone. He eventually traded it for a Galaxy Z Fold 8.
A ZDNet reporter's test shows ChatGPT Work can save time on email scanning, slide creation, and pricing strategy, with human review still required.
A tech reporter compared two top third-party Android weather apps and found Gradient Weather slightly better due to its radar and detailed alerts, despite Breezy Weather's customization and privacy.
Hisense launched JUOS, billed as the industry's first family companion-level AIOS, on Aug. 31, aiming to turn home AI from passive response to proactive family understanding.
Apple internally tested a dedicated Apple Pencil for its first foldable iPhone but likely won't ship one, according to a report citing Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.
An AI livestream turns chat prompts into endless videos, drawing 37,000 viewers on day one and igniting debate on real-time AI content creation.
Android Authority suggests five features to improve Google Clock, including alarm challenges, fail-safes, and better Bedtime Mode.
A code teardown of One UI 9 Beta 7 suggests Google and Samsung will bring Scam Detection to the Galaxy S27 series and expand it to several older flagship models.
A skeptic at Android Authority found the Pixel 11 Pro's new modem and camera upgrades enough to upgrade after a week, despite initial plans to skip it.
NPR highlights top Edinburgh Fringe shows heading to America, including musical 'Hole!' and clown comedy 'Stamptown.'
Snapseed is the first app to adopt Android Photo Picker's new location metadata API, letting users choose whether to share location info when editing images.
Didi's next-gen Robotaxi R2 begins unmanned passenger testing in Beijing and Guangzhou, featuring upgraded autonomous tech and smart cabin.
Android 17 QPR2 Beta 4 draws attention as OTA download links return 404 while Voice Broadcast becomes easier to access.
TechRadar's review of the MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ praises its groundbreaking performance and display but criticizes its $1,799.99 price tag, which rivals midrange gaming laptops.
TechRadar reviews the Suri Core 1.0, a cheaper sonic toothbrush with simple design, recyclable heads and a 28-day battery, calling it a solid value.