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Microsoft offers Windows 10 users a year of security updates for $30
Microsoft offers Windows 10 users a year of security updates for $30. The company also offered plenty of encouragement for users to migrate to Windows 11.
Lawrence Bonk
11.01.2024
iRobot's entry-level Roomba vacuum and mop combo hits a new record low
A budget-friendly Roomba robot vacuum and mop combo has dropped to its lowest price to date.
Kris Holt
10.31.2024
The name YouTube Shorts isn't a trademark infringement, UK court rules
A short film channel sued Google last year.
Sarah Fielding
10.31.2024
China sanctions US drone maker Skydio in ongoing trade war
China has sanctioned Skydio, America’s largest drone maker, for providing unmanned aerial vehicles to Taiwan’s national fire service
Igor Bonifacic
10.31.2024
Tidal, which is in dire need of some good marketing, lays off its entire product marketing team
Block CEO Jack Dorsey told employees the news in a note.
Sarah Fielding
10.31.2024
Google is adding Gemini AI-powered tools to Maps
Google is bringing its Gemini AI assistant into more of its software suite, announcing several new features for Google Maps.
Anna Washenko
10.31.2024
Apple urged TikTok to increase its age recommendations, redacted documents show
Apple warned TikTok in documents meant to be redacted.
Sarah Fielding
10.31.2024
Samsung could launch its 'extended reality' wearable device next year
In its latest earnings report, Samsung touched upon its upcoming extended reality device and the possibility of a cheaper foldable.
Mariella Moon
10.31.2024
Bumble now lets you sort matches by interests
Interests range from the silly to the serious.
Sarah Fielding
10.31.2024
The Morning After: Our verdict on the Kindle Colorsoft
The biggest news stories this morning: Nothing's first community-designed smartphone glows in the dark, X’s Community Notes feature has one job, and it’s failing to do it,, Meta AI has more than 500 million users.
Mat Smith
10.31.2024
The best live TV streaming services to cut cable in 2024
Live TV streaming services get you access to local stations, sports matches and cable networks. Here's a guide to picking the best service for you.
Amy Skorheim
10.31.2024
Meta AI has more than 500 million users
Meta Ai has now reached more than a half billion users, Mark Zuckerberg said.
Karissa Bell
10.31.2024
Everything Apple announced during its unofficial Mac Week
Apple’s first Mac Week was a three-day product rollout for desktop hardware featuring the M4 chip, designed for Apple Intelligence. This week, Apple unveiled a new iMac, Mac mini, MacBook Pro, and introduced Apple Intelligence on iOS, iPadOS, and macOS.
Will Shanklin
10.31.2024
Proton brings its VPN to Apple TV with new app
Proton announced the debut of an Apple TV app for its virtual private network.
Anna Washenko
10.31.2024
AMD's next-gen GPUs are set to arrive in early 2025, suggesting a CES reveal
The next-gen GPU landscape is becoming a little clearer as AMD has announced a rough timeline for its first RDNA 4-based graphics cards.
Kris Holt
10.31.2024
Children with Android phones will be able to use Google Wallet’s tap-to-pay next year
Google Wallet for kids will arrive in 2025, expanding the children’s tap-to-pay service in the Fitbit Ace LTE wearable. Parents could approve added credit and debit cards, and Google’s Family Link would let them easily view and manage transactions.
Will Shanklin
10.31.2024
Google CEO says a quarter of the company’s new code is already AI generated
Google CEO says a quarter of the company’s code is already AI generated. Sundar Pichai made the announcement during an earnings call.
Lawrence Bonk
10.31.2024
How to take Apple’s hearing test with the AirPods Pro 2
With an iPhone and the AirPods Pro 2, you now have a hearing test in your pocket. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to use it.
Billy Steele
10.31.2024
Avride’s next-gen delivery robot ditches two wheels and adds NVIDIA AI brains
Autonomous delivery vehicle company Avride redesigned its robot buggy with a four-wheel chassis, replacing the old six-wheel model. This design enables instant 180-degree turns, effortless incline parking and faster speeds without compromising safety.
Will Shanklin
10.31.2024
Boston Dynamics' Atlas robot can now pick car parts on its own
Boston Dynamics' robot Atlas is shown in a new video working without human assistance.
Jeremy Gan
10.31.2024

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