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Engadget Podcast: Is Siri AI actually useful in iOS 27 and macOS Golden Gate?
Apple has released public betas for iOS 27, macOS Golden Gate and its other upcoming software, prompting the latest Engadget Podcast to weigh in on whether the new Siri AI features actually deliver useful functionality. Hosts Devindra Hardawar and Nathan Ingraham conclude that Siri AI feels genuinely helpful and less intrusive than rivals such as…
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Even Microsoft couldn’t make Windows 11 work well on 8GB of RAM
Last year, Microsoft’s 13-inch Surface Laptop quickly became one of my favorite thin-and-light Windows notebooks. At $900, it was easy to recommend to anyone wanting MacBook Air-like build quality and battery life on Windows – I even convinced my sister to buy one on sale. But that was last year. This year, thanks to RAMageddon,…
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Xreal XBX a01+ review: Astoundingly bright, lightweight AR glasses for $299
Xreal has launched the XBX a01+, a $299 pair of augmented reality glasses that Engadget calls the best budget AR eyewear yet. The glasses undercut Xreal’s own premium One AR model, which costs $599, while retaining much of what makes that flagship desirable, offering a genuine step up in accessibility for people curious about AR…
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Signal is testing the ability to add an Android phone or tablet as a secondary device
Signal’s latest beta comes with a feature that will make it easier to use the app on multiple devices.
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Google fixing Android lock screen bug that lets Gemini send SMS without a PIN
Google says it is fixing an Android 16 security flaw that can let someone with physical access to a locked phone use Gemini to send SMS and WhatsApp messages without entering the device PIN. The issue matters because a thief could impersonate the owner in convincing scams, including messages to contacts, despite the phone remaining…
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TV tonight: Diane Morgan and Sue Johnston’s great new sitcom
BBC One’s new sitcom Ann Droid, airing tonight, sees Diane Morgan add another memorable comic creation to her repertoire, following Philomena Cunk and Mandy. The show pairs Morgan’s deadpan humour with Sue Johnston’s performance as a grieving, sceptical widow, blending genuine warmth with themes of loneliness, and marks a notable new offering in the evening’s…
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The 8BitDo Ultimate 2C Is One of the Best PC Gaming Controllers Under $50, and It’s Less Than Half That Price
IGN reports that Amazon has reduced the lavender 8BitDo Ultimate 2C Wireless PC Gaming Controller from $29.99 to $23.99, a 20% discount. The article presents it as a strong budget option for PC and handheld gaming, particularly for buyers seeking features normally associated with more expensive controllers. The controller has Hall Effect magnetic joysticks and…
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It’s official: EU will force Google to share search data and open up AI on Android
The European Commission has adopted legally binding Digital Markets Act measures requiring Google to open Android more fully to rival AI assistants and share search data with competing search providers in the EU. The rules aim to reduce Google’s advantage as an Android and search “gatekeeper”, potentially giving users more choice and helping smaller rivals…
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MLB bans using dugout iPads for AI-powered in-game strategy calls
Major League Baseball has barred teams from using dugout iPads to run generative AI tools that recommend substitutions, pitch calls or other live tactical decisions. The mid-season rule change aims to preserve decisions traditionally made by players and coaches, reflecting concern that AI could exert too much influence over the game. The commissioner’s office reportedly…
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NTSB investigators confirm Tesla driver overrode Full Self-Driving system in fatal crash
US safety investigators have found that the Tesla driver involved in a fatal Texas crash manually overrode the vehicle’s Full Self-Driving (Supervised) system by fully pressing the accelerator. The finding shifts attention from whether the assistance system was active at impact to why the driver accelerated, while maintaining scrutiny of Tesla’s supervised-driving technology. The National…