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OpenAI has introduced GPT-6 Astra, a new model it says upgrades ChatGPT and Codex with better computer use and software engineering. It is rolling out first to Pro subscribers, with broader availability expected.
Google's Lyria 3.5 music model expands beyond Flow Music to the Gemini app and API, adding short and long track options for users.
Amazon sells the 70mai A810 Lite 4K dual dash cam with GPS for $89.97, 40% off list price, per Android Authority.
SpaceXAI brings Grok Bot to iPad and Android and lowers the price from $300 to $20 per month through Cursor Pro.
A 9to5Mac review says the ULTRALOQ Bolt Fingerprint has extensive Apple Home support and multiple unlock methods, but lacks Home Key.
Roland introduces Melody Flip, a generative AI DAW plugin for melodic loops and MIDI ideas, according to The Verge.
Amazon prices the Blink Mini 2K Plus at $21.99, but Android Authority's discount claim conflicts with the stated list price.
Indian mobile brand Lava is challenging Samsung and Google with its Agni 4N smartphone, citing repetitive product launches in the market as an opportunity.
TechRadar praises Garmin's new Fenix 9 Pro in its latest review, while Labor Day discounts cut Fenix 8 prices to their lowest on Amazon.
Pixel Watch 5 gets first update with September fixes, highlighting Gemini's personalized, offline capabilities.
Google Messages users are reporting that the app's newly rolled-out chat themes can vanish or reappear unexpectedly, with wallpapers also loading slowly. Google suggests checking for an update.
The Samsung HW-Q990F, a five-star 11.1.4-channel soundbar, is available for $999 at Best Buy, a near-record-low price for the Labor Day sales period.
NordVPN released a UI overhaul for its Chrome and Edge browser extension, adding a world-map connection screen and a cross-tab search tool to speed up navigation.
TechRadar suggests pairing the $1,100 Ugreen NASync DXP6800 Pro NAS with a $92 TRENDnet TEG-S762 switch to unlock 10GbE speeds, though cheaper prices have been seen.
Bloomberg says Apple plans 10+ iPhones through 2028, including foldables; 9to5Mac doubts iPhone 18 Pro's variable aperture.
Three hikers were rescued from Mount Shasta after relying on Google Gemini's inaccurate advice for their climb. Officials warn against sole reliance on AI for trip planning.
Amnezia VPN has introduced a two-year Premium plan, priced at $80, with a limited-time discount of up to 30% until September 15.
Amazon and Best Buy's Labor Day sales cut AirPods Pro 3 to $199, M5 MacBook Air by $150, and Apple Studio Displays to all-time lows.
Reports suggest Google's Quick Share AirDrop support is expanding to the Pixel Tablet and older Pixel phones.
TechRadar says Pixel 11 Pro XL is a polished but pricey incremental update with great battery life.
Wear OS users report Gemini falsely claims to complete smart home tasks on smartwatches, while phone and speaker controls still work.
CNBC reports families are increasingly assigning back-to-school shopping to AI chatbots, which compare prices and time purchases.
TechRadar's Matt Bolton heard the Sonos Beam Ultra and called it the best compact-soundbar Dolby Atmos he's experienced.
Lenovo Project Swan reportedly expands sideways from 14 to 17 inches and is lighter than existing rollables.