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All of the best fall Prime Day deals: AirPods, Mac mini, MacBook, chargers, cases, more
Update: Amazon’s 2026 fall Prime Day sale is set to close up shop for good at midnight PT, get in there before the deals are gone for good. The 2026 fall Prime Day sale is now soaring with millions of price drops, from one of the lowest price ever on AirPods Pro 3 and $120 off AirPods Max 2, right through to all-time lows on the brand new M6 Mac mini lineup at up…
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Google's SynthID AI Detector is Now Available to Everyone
Google today said it is making its SynthID Detector available to everyone for identifying content created using AI. SynthID Detector first rolled out to members of the media last year, and it is now available worldwide in English. SynthID Detector is a website that lets users upload a photo, video, or audio file to determine whether it has a SynthID watermark that identifies it as AI-generated. Google's tool cannot distinguish between AI-created and AI-edited…
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Robot data startup Mecka AI nabs $60M from Sequoia
Mecka AI, a startup that collects and analyzes human motion data to train humanoid robots and other kinds of robots, announced it has raised a $60 million Series B round led by Sequoia, with participation from Nvidia, Microsoft’s venture fund M12, and others. TechCrunch had previously reported that the startup was nearing a new funding round at a $500 million valuation. Founded in 2024, the startup intends to do for robotics what Scale AI,…
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Apps & Logiciels
WhatsApp expands the Liquid Glass design to its video player
WhatsApp’s rollout of Liquid Glass across its interface continues, with the app now bringing the new look to its video player. Here are the details. Even still, the redesign hasn’t reached everyone, as many 9to5Mac readers continue to report seeing the old interface on their devices. That said, Meta has continued to expand the redesign across WhatsApp in the months since. Liquid Glass began making its way to the iPad app in June, followed…
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While VCs crowd into San Francisco, Endeavor Catalyst raises $320M for founders ‘elsewhere’
Endeavor Catalyst has closed its fifth fund with $320 million in capital commitments, bringing the firm’s total assets under management to more than $850 million. The raise is good news for founders outside the Bay Area who risk getting overlooked as more funds focus squarely on AI companies in Silicon Valley. Endeavor Catalyst is the venture arm of Endeavor, a New York-based global nonprofit that has spent 30 years supporting founders outside major tech…
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Smartphones
Rivian R2 owners can now put a live pet cam on their phone's lockscreen
Keep an eye on your furry, feathered or scaly friends when you leave the car. Rivian's latest software update is one many pet parents will be very pleased to see. Following the latest 2026.36 update, R2 vehicle models will have the option to put a Pet Cam on your phone's lock screen in case you need to step away from the car while your critter is still inside. This feature leverages the high-definition interior…
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ChatGPT Gets GPT-6 and New Intelligent UI With Visual Answers
OpenAI today introduced Intelligent UI, a new feature that will let ChatGPT answer questions with "fully interactive user interfaces." OpenAI says everyday answers will be more visual, and the feature will make it easier for users to understand complicated topics. ChatGPT responses will include graphics, tappable buttons, forms, charts, diagrams, and other interactive experiences. Sample comparisons between GPT–5.6 and GPT–6 on OpenAI's website show more visuals in responses, an interactive recipe widget that can…
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BMW’s iX4 SUV is a 428-mile defensive weapon against China’s EV takeover
The iX4 is a sportier spin on the iX3, with the same powerful Gen6 battery providing class-leading range. The iX4 is a sportier spin on the iX3, with the same powerful Gen6 battery providing class-leading range. While much of the automotive world sits dumbfounded as China gobbles up all its customers, BMW continues to roll out extremely well-crafted, technologically advanced electric vehicles that impress in both drive quality and price. The latest is the…
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BMW dévoile l’iX4 : le clone profilé de l’iX3 promet jusqu’à 828 km d’autonomie
Recevez tous les soirs un résumé de l’actu importante avec Le Récap’ BMW a dévoilé ce jeudi 8 octobre l’iX4. C’est le quatrième modèle de sa gamme électrique Neue Klasse, après l’iX3, l’iX5 et la berline i3 annoncée avec 912 km d’autonomie. Il reprend le créneau du X4 thermique, parti à la retraite fin 2025 en France. Sans surprise, l’iX4 n’est ni plus ni moins qu’un iX3 avec un toit plus bas et plongeant,…
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Tropical Storm Isaias Set to Be First Atlantic Hurricane of 2026 Season
The 2026 Atlantic hurricane season has been mercifully dull, but that’s set to change this week. Tropical Storm Isaias is forecast to become the season’s first hurricane before making landfall somewhere between Mississippi and Florida by the weekend. El Niño has turned the Atlantic basin into a graveyard by changing winds high in the atmosphere so that they rip apart storms. That’s helped depress tropical cyclone activity to near-record-low levels and resulted in zero…
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Smartphones
Review: Rhinoshield’s iPhone 18 Pro bumper case is minimalist but surprisingly protective
iPhone bumper cases have been a fan-favorite since the iPhone 4 bumpers, but options these days are few and far between. Rhinoshield offers a decent option for those wanting a minimal case. Apple finally got back into the bumper business with the iPhone Air last year. I was hoping Apple would expand their bumper case to the iPhone 18 Pro (like they did with the clear case and iPhone 11), but unfortunately they did…
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“Software is over”: Bold AI developer takes aim at Adobe with open source clones
For a while, those hoping to avoid the difficulty and expense of dealing with Adobe's Creative Suite have been able to use several free and/or open-source alternatives that replicate some or all of those capabilities. Now, one developer is using AI-powered reverse engineering to mimic the look, feel, and functionality of Adobe's well-known software with what he hopes will soon be perfect fidelity. Artcraft got its start last year as a "controllable AI for…
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Wearable
Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 Score 4/10 for Repairability
Repair site iFixit this week continued taking apart the latest Apple devices, this time tearing down the Apple Watch Series 12 and the Apple Watch Ultra 4. The Apple Watch Ultra 4 has no repairability changes. There are copious amounts of glue between the casing and the display for waterproofing, and getting to the battery has to be done through the screen. It's easy to slice through the display cable when attempting to pry…
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Apps & Logiciels
Apple partners with The King’s Trust on new Creative Labs initiative in the UK
Apple and The King’s Trust announced today an expansion of their partnership with a new education program that offers workshops to help young people build creative and digital skills. Here are the details. In a Newsroom post published today, Apple and The King’s Trust announced the “Apple x King’s Trust Creative Labs” initiative, which will “offer young people meaningful engagement with Apple experts across industries as they explore a variety of career pathways, equipping…
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The FCC proposes new mid-band spectrum auction and unlocking 800MHz for drones
The agency is doubling down on direct-to-device service. The US Federal Communications Commission laid out a trio of proposals for several rule changes around wireless connectivity. The plans will be put to a vote later this month and largely center on direct-to-device communications. First, the agency suggested overhauling its rules for direct-to-device, or D2D, service. The stated goal is to "promote more flexible terrestrial, satellite, and hybrid business arrangements." Related, the second proposal is…
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Apple Launches Creative Labs Program With The King's Trust
Apple is partnering with UK charity The King's Trust to launch a new education program that will help young people build careers in creative industries, Apple said today. The Apple x King's Trust Creative Labs will give people aged 18 to 30 the opportunity to work with Apple experts as they look into different career paths. An initial cohort of up to 20 people is participating in specialized workshops to learn "valuable, industry-aligned skills…
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Teenage Engineering’s CEO says it’ll stop making synths
The end could be nigh for the iconic OP-1 according to a Highsnobiety interview. The end could be nigh for the iconic OP-1 according to a Highsnobiety interview. Teenage Engineering founder and CEO Jesper Kouthoofd told Highsnobiety that it plans to stop making synths. And yes, that includes the iconic OP-1, which put the company on the map. TE isn’t just a music gear maker; it’s also a sought-after design firm. It’s collaborated with…
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Apps & Logiciels
First RCs for macOS Sequoia 15.8.2 and macOS Tahoe 26.7.2 now available [U]
Update, October 7: Apple has now released both RCs to public beta testers as well. The build numbers are unchanged from the developer RCs. In addition to releasing macOS 27.2 Golden Gate public beta 2, Apple is now rolling out the first Release Candidates of macOS Sequoia 15.8.2 and macOS Tahoe 26.7.2. Here are the details. As is usually the case for point updates of older macOS versions, Apple today rolled out the first…
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OpenAI brings GPT-6 to ChatGPT and debuts Intelligent UI
After introducing the first GPT-6 models last month, OpenAI today announced new GPT-6 models built for everyday ChatGPT conversations, alongside a new Intelligent UI. Here are the details. OpenAI announced today that it is rolling out GPT-6 Sol in ChatGPT for Plus, Pro, Business, and Enterprise subscribers, while GPT-6 Luna will begin rolling out to Free and Go users tomorrow. According to OpenAI, these GPT-6 models are tuned for everyday conversation and introduce Intelligent…
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Apps & Logiciels
Apple’s new ‘second-party’ accessories for Home are bigger than we thought, per leak
Apple has reportedly been co-developing “second-party” Home accessories with LG, but a new leak reveals there are “second-party” smart home products coming from another company too. Over the past day, we’ve seen several leaks regarding Apple’s ambitions for growing its smart home ecosystem. Alongside the first-party Home products expected to launch next week, like a new Apple TV 4K, ‘HomePad,’ and HomePod mini 2, the company has reportedly been working with LG to develop…
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Nous Research confirms it hit $1.5B valuation, launches AI agents for business users
Nous Research, the startup developing the open source Hermes Agent, has raised a $90 million Series B at a $1.5 billion valuation, confirming TechCrunch’s earlier reporting. The round was led by Robot Ventures, with participation from other backers including Nvidia, Union Square Ventures, Menlo Ventures, Samsung, and 1789 Capital, where Donald Trump Jr. is a partner. The new financing brings the three-year-old startup’s total funding to $158 million. Popular among developers and individuals, the…
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Smartphones
Android’s physical navigation buttons are back on Googlebooks, but not the way you think
An oldie but a goodie — and kind of a necessity-die. An oldie but a goodie — and kind of a necessity-die. A common misconception I’ve seen with Googlebooks is that the Quick Insert and Google logo keys are new. They’re not, as they first debuted a couple of years ago on some Chromebooks. But there is something new for Googlebooks that’s ripped straight from Android phones circa 2014. On every Googlebook keyboard, the…
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These smart glasses put a 171-inch screen right in front of your eyes, and they're $50 off
If you've ever wanted a pair of smart glasses that give you a massive private screen wherever you go, now might be the perfect time to grab one. The Xreal One Pro is down to just $549 during Prime Big Deal Days, bringing some of the best features you'd want from a pair of AR glasses at a pretty good discount. Xreal makes some of the best XR glasses out there. The company's upcoming…
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The Science Behind the Nobel-Winning Technology That Controls Neurons With Light
The Karolinska Institute awarded the 2026 Nobel Prize in Medicine to researchers Karl Deisseroth of Stanford University, Peter Hegemann of Humboldt University in Berlin, and Georg Nagel of the University of Würzburg. Their discoveries led to the development of optogenetics, a technique where scientists can turn individual nerve cells on or off using beams of light. According to Per Svenningsson, chair of the Nobel Committee for Medicine, “Optogenetics provides opportunities for mapping the brain…
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