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Apple Signs Hiring and Licensing Deal With AI Podcast Startup Huxe
Apple has agreed to license technology and recruit talent from shuttered AI audio startup Huxe, according to a European Commission filing.
October 9, 2026 · 43 views
Sigil Wen Launches Underdog, a Privacy-First On-Device AI Assistant
Backed by a16z and Silicon Valley luminaries, Conway Research debuts Underdog, an on-device personal AI built to challenge cloud giants with zero data leakage.
October 7, 2026 · 112 views
iOS 27 Upgrades Messages App With Key RCS Features for iPhone and Android
Apple’s iOS 27 update brings long-awaited RCS upgrades to the Messages app, including threaded in-line replies and proper emoji reactions on photos.
October 6, 2026 · 82 views
Google Maps Adds McLaren F1 Car Navigation Icon for US Grand Prix
Google Maps is letting drivers swap out the boring navigation arrow for a papaya orange McLaren Formula 1 race car ahead of the United States Grand Prix.
October 5, 2026 · 97 views
Fitbit Edge Leaks: Google's New Fitness Tracker Revives the Charge Line
Leaked retail materials reveal the Fitbit Edge, a sleek mid-tier fitness tracker bridging the gap between the screenless Fitbit Air and the flagship Pixel Watch.
October 5, 2026 · 77 views
Google Restricts Free and Plus Gemini Access, Adds Deep Think to AI Pro
Google is overhauling Gemini model tiers, relegating free accounts to Flash-Lite, stripping Pro from AI Plus, and adding Deep Think reasoning to AI Pro.
October 4, 2026 · 150 views
Google and Samsung Hike Prices on Budget Phones as Memory Shortages Bite
Google and Samsung have raised prices across their budget and mid-range lineups, tacking up to $100 onto the Pixel 10a and Galaxy A series as AI data center demand drives up component costs.
October 3, 2026 · 120 views
OpenAI Unveils Dots to Rival Meta’s Muse, but Can Paid Agents Beat Free?
At DevDay 2026, OpenAI launched Dots, always-on AI agents running on GPT-6 Astra that execute tasks 24/7 from their own virtual computers.
October 1, 2026 · 201 views
Apple TV Remains Down Following Widespread Apple Services Maintenance Outage
A widespread disruption knocked out multiple Apple services on September 30, and while most platforms quickly recovered, Apple TV remains stubbornly offline.
October 1, 2026 · 204 views
iPhone 18 Pro Owners Report Distracting Speaker Crackling and Popping Sounds
Early adopters of Apple's iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max are reporting persistent crackling, clicking, and popping sounds coming from the earpiece speaker during everyday tasks.
September 30, 2026 · 359 views
Boox Opens Preorders for Picco, an Ultra-Pocketable $99 E-Reader
Boox has officially opened preorders for the Picco, a tiny 3.97-inch e-reader designed to snap onto your smartphone and curb doomscrolling.
September 28, 2026 · 364 views
Google Tests Direct Flipkart Purchases in Gemini and AI Mode Ahead of Festive Season
Google is testing a native 'Buy' button inside Gemini and AI Mode in India, allowing select users to purchase Flipkart products without leaving the AI interface.
September 27, 2026 · 495 views