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The Yijing X9, the first production car co-developed by Dongfeng and Huawei Qiankun, has gone on sale starting at 299,800 yuan. The 5.3-meter six-seat SUV features Huawei's latest ADS 5, HarmonySpace 6, and a 896-line lidar, aiming at the family flagship market.
A home appliances expert recommends affordable, compact air fryers for students, with advice on choosing by space, capacity, brand, and features.
Apple's unreleased camera-equipped AirPods were spotted in macOS Tahoe 26.7 RC, OpenAI suspended RL training for safety, and Unitree Robotics debuted on Shanghai's STAR Market.
Nvidia has introduced a new software router to curb rising AI costs, according to TechRadar. The report questions whether it will truly make a difference.
ICE has reportedly told employees they cannot wear Meta glasses while working, citing privacy and legal protections, as smart glasses become common in immigration enforcement.
Framework has updated its entry-level Laptop 12 with Intel Core Series 3 processors, optional backlit keyboard and fingerprint reader, and improved battery life, starting at $699 for pre-built Linux models.
NVIDIA has released TensorRT Model Connect in public preview, an open-source tool that converts Hugging Face checkpoints to native C++ TensorRT inference in two commands, without an ONNX step.
The August 18 episode of 9to5Mac Daily recaps top stories including iOS 27 beta 6 and an AirPods leak, available across major podcast platforms.
A new open-source project called Mira restores core functions of Spotify's discontinued Car Thing device, which was bricked when Spotify shut down servers in late 2024, according to Android Authority.
OpenAI introduced ChatGPT for Teens on Tuesday, a dedicated chatbot for users under 18 with built-in safety protections, as scrutiny over AI's impact on young people intensifies.
Apple Wallet driver's licenses are coming to seven more states, starting with Kentucky and North Carolina, per 9to5Mac.
Google Calendar is rolling out a feature that lets users block other people, automatically removing their events and invitations. The tool is available to Google Workspace customers and Workspace Individual subscribers, starting Aug 18 with a phased rollout.
Mozilla announced new beta features for Firefox's Smart Window, including AI search from Exa, tab grouping, duplicate detection, and natural-language history search.
ZDNet reports that Aura Glass, a new theme for GNOME 48-50, delivers a dramatic glassy aesthetic with background blur and adaptive accents, available on major Linux distributions.
Apple offers built-in tools to monitor iPhone battery health and cycle count, aiding users in assessing device condition and timing for replacements, especially when buying used.
Alleged GTA 6 gameplay clips and a map have leaked online weeks before the game's release; Rockstar is pursuing DMCA takedowns.
Google rolls out Android's new sideloading flow with a 24-hour wait ahead of Sept 30 verification.
SteelSeries’ Arctis Nova 3P wireless gaming headset is on sale at Woot for $59.99, a 45% discount from its usual $109.99 price.
TechRadar reports North Face everyday backpacks are up to 33% off at Amazon, with ergonomic designs suitable for students and commuters.
Spotify has launched its AI-powered Running Mode on Android in the US, Canada, the UK and other markets, letting Premium users generate custom running playlists.
Apple's iOS 27 Calendar app adds AI-powered natural language input, redesigned event screens, iCloud free/busy status, extra-large widgets, and Siri upgrades, according to 9to5Mac.
Amazon drops the 2026 iPad Air M4 to $649, its lowest price since Apple's June price hikes, plus other Apple deals.
Apple Watch users can earn a special award by completing a 20-minute workout on August 23, 2026, for the National Parks Challenge.
Android users across the US can now use Gemini in Chrome, gaining page summaries, contextual questions, Google app connections, and image tools. AI Pro/Ultra subscribers also get Auto Browse for multi-step web tasks.