Waze has begun early testing of traffic light icons with strict limits, signalling progress on a feature users have wanted for years, though wider availability remains uncertain.

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Google Lens now opens Chrome’s AI panel in Canary builds, signaling a future where Chrome offers contextual, chat-based assistance directly alongside web content.

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Health Connect is evolving beyond fitness, with signs of medical, lifestyle, and symptom tracking that could make Android health data simpler and more unified.

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Google is upgrading Translate with Gemini-powered context-aware translations, live speech translation through headphones, and new language learning features, rolling out globally over time.

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Ask this Book brings contextual, spoiler-free Q&A to the Kindle iOS app, helping readers understand plots and characters while staying immersed.

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Android 17 may introduce Motion Cues, a system-level feature that syncs screen visuals with vehicle movement to help prevent nausea during commutes.

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IKEA is doubling down on its mission to make smart tech feel less like “tech” and more like home decor. The furniture giant is rolling out a fresh lineup of Qi wireless chargers, moving beyond just smart lights and sensors. The headliner here is the VÄSTMÄRKE wireless charger – a fun, compact little gadget that […]

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Apple’s iOS 26.2 introduces a screen flash notification option, expanding accessibility features and giving users another way to spot alerts instantly.

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A new Star Wars RPG set in the Old Republic is coming, led by KOTOR director Casey Hudson, promising choice-driven storytelling and a return to classic single-player Star Wars adventures.

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Rivian will launch an AI assistant in 2026 for all its EVs, enabling voice-based vehicle controls, third-party app support, and deeper software integration without requiring new hardware.

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American Airlines is exploring Amazon Leo for future in-flight Wi-Fi, potentially challenging Starlink and reshaping how passengers experience broadband-quality internet in the sky.

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Early benchmarks show Intel’s Arc B370 iGPU outperforming previous-gen Arc GPUs and approaching mid-range NVIDIA laptop GPUs, signaling major improvements for upcoming Panther Lake notebooks.

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A new study shows AI tools subtly encourage users to buy more, creating “algorithmically facilitated emissions”.

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UW researchers have created AI-powered headphones that automatically isolate your conversation partners in noisy environments, offering a major leap forward for accessibility and focus.

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Early leaks reveal Intel’s Core Ultra X9 388H rivals AMD’s top mobile CPUs, with strong single-core and multi-core gains, improved efficiency, and a powerful integrated GPU.

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Meta pushed its Phoenix MR glasses launch to 2027, giving teams more time to improve quality and stabilize the experience amid budget shifts and evolving metaverse strategy.

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Apple’s 2026 F1 takeover begins soon, and the first preview shows a feature-rich streaming experience with driver cams, Multiview, and full race weekend broadcasts inside the Apple TV app.

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A new Stanford wearable enhances real-world sounds to boost focus and mindfulness. Early studies show improved attention and potential benefits for ADHD and anxiety management.

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Google Photos is testing a new “Touch Up” feature that adds AI-powered face retouching tools, letting users edit individual faces with simple sliders for natural, subtle adjustments.

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Apple’s 2025 App Store Awards showcase rising trends in AI, accessibility, immersive video, and high-end gaming, giving users a curated list of apps worth downloading this year.

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