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Our first five impressions of Googlebooks — exciting but underbaked
Google’s new laptop OS shows lots of promise for Android phone owners, but there’s a long road ahead. Googlebooks are here. The first models went on sale Sunday, October 4th, and we received review units of all five Googlebooks about 24 hours ago. Since then, we’ve been in a mad dash to put the devices through their paces and get a check on what it’s like to use these Android laptops. At first glance,…
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OpenAI Is Pissing Off a Bunch of Mathematicians—Again
In August, OpenAI convened around 40 mathematicians to discuss what to do if AI outpaces human capabilities in the field. The company hinted that its powerful models had solved hundreds of long-standing math problems, say people who were in attendance, but company representatives assured attendees it would not release the solutions all at once—an assurance OpenAI spokesperson Lindsay McCallum says the company is “not aware of”—and, worried by how the community might react, sought…
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Accessoires
Apple’s flagship AirPods now up to $120 off for Prime Day
With the Amazon fall Prime Day event now underway, it is one of the best times of year to refresh your AirPods. While we are still awaiting holiday-worthy pricing on Apple’s latest AirPods 5 models, with AirPods Pro 3 down this low they might be a better buy for most folks anyway, and the 2026 AirPods Max 2 are now $120 off in all five colorways for those looking to get into the Apple…
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XGIMI’s wild new 4K projector finally has a US price
TL;DR XGIMI has opened US reservations for the Aura 3 Max and Aura 3 Pro ahead of their October 20 Kickstarter launch. Kickstarter pricing starts at $2,399 for the Max and $2,199 for the Pro, but a refundable $50 deposit cuts both by another $200. Shipping is expected to begin in December, with Google TV, 4K/120Hz gaming, and ultra-short-throw projection among the headline features. A month after XGIMI used IFA to show off just…
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Apps & Logiciels
First RCs for macOS Sequoia 15.8.2 and macOS Tahoe 26.7.2 now available to developers
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 release candidates of macOS Sequoia 15.8.2 and macOS Tahoe 26.7.2, without first releasing regular beta versions. Apple released macOS Sequoia 15.8.1 and macOS Tahoe…
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Support Ars and get a better reading experience in return
When Ars launched in 1998, there was one way to read it: in a web browser on a PC (or Mac). Your screen of choice was either some massive CRT or a very expensive LCD monitor (or, in my case, the less-expensive grayscale, passive-matrix LCD on a PowerBook). Either way, it was butt in chair, chair at desk. One of the first perks we offered subscribers way back at the turn of the millennium…
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Smartphones
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro at $419 might be the best phone deal for Prime Day
A ton of phones are on sale for Amazon Prime Day, and Nothing Phone (4a) Pro might just be the best value of the bunch at $419. In a time where smartphone prices are constantly rising and good deals become harder to find, Amazon’s Prime Day is delivering some welcome relief. Google’s Pixel 11 series, for example, is seeing its first big discount this week with prices starting around $750. While that’s good, Nothing…
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Accessoires
AirPods Pro 3 and AirPods Max 2 Get Big Price Drops for Prime Day
One of the best Apple deals during this year's Prime Big Deal Days is on the AirPods Pro 3, available for $179.00, down from $249.00. Below you'll find this deal, plus a big $120 markdown on the AirPods Max 2. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running. In…
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Samsung Galaxy S25 FE owners can now Quick Share with their iPhone friends
Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission. Learn more. It’s been almost a year since Google found a way to make Apple’s AirDrop play friendly with Quick Share. Since then, the integration has arrived on a range of Android phones, including the Pixel 10 series, the Galaxy S26 family, the OPPO Find X9 range, and more. Although there are plenty of Android devices that still can’t share files seamlessly with iPhones,…
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Le top 3 des meilleures voitures électriques testées par Frandroid en octobre 2026
Octobre est un mois chargé pour le marché de la voiture électrique avec le Mondial de l’Auto, qui se tient du 12 au 18 octobre 2026 à Paris Expo à Porte de Versailles. L’équipe Survoltés a tout de même pris le temps d’essayer de nombreux modèles ces dernières semaines. Notre sélection des meilleures voitures électriques regroupe les références du marché. Ce top 3 réunit lui les trois modèles qui nous ont le plus convaincus…
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Google AI Edge Foresight for Mac turns scribbles into full notes using offline recordings
Google today announced its new EmbeddingGemma 2 model that can be used to “organize, search, and connect information directly on consumer hardware.” To show off its potential, Google created an AI Edge Foresight Mac app for “intelligent notetaking.” EmbeddingGemma 2 “can help find a specific video clip from a voice memo, or search through hours of audio recordings based on a text query, all processed by a single, natively multimodal model.” The 740 million…
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Apple TV’s great year continues with Small Prophets
A quirky supernatural comedy is the latest welcome addition to the streaming service. A quirky supernatural comedy is the latest welcome addition to the streaming service. Apple TV has had a really great run in 2026 — and a cozy new addition is helping expand its lineup even more. As the streaming service has attempted to grow in order to better compete with the likes of Disney and Netflix, it has steadily broadened the…
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India’s JioHotstar takes partnership route for Middle East expansion
JioHotstar, the streaming platform with more than 500 million monthly active users backed by Indian conglomerate Reliance Industries, is expanding into the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) through Starzplay, one of the region’s largest streaming services. The new overseas push comes after its debut in the U.K., Canada, and Singapore. Under the partnership announced Tuesday, JioHotstar will have a dedicated section in Starzplay’s app and on its website, offering Indian films, TV shows,…
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La 2G d’Orange (et de Free) s’éteint à jamais dans 44 départements ce 6 octobre : voici la liste
Après la fin de la 2G d’Orange (et de Free) à Nice, grande ville de plus de 350 000 habitants où s’est éteint ce réseau mobile désuet, l’opérateur historique a fait arrêter sa 2G dans 44 départements métropolitains ce mardi 6 octobre. Orange éteindra ensuite ses antennes 2G dans les 43 départements restants, dont Paris, le 20 octobre prochain, puis dans les zones blanches réglementaires entre le 1er et le 15 décembre 2026. À…
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We'll be shocked If there isn't another Apple price hike before March 2027
No one will admit that iPhone and Mac pricing is going to go up again, but the rest of the industry is clear that it's inevitable sooner, rather than later. This isn't a sales post. We can't say what we're about to say any more clearly. If you are in the market now for any Apple device at all, or you expect to be soon, do not wait. Retail pricing will not get cheaper…
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Wearable
Galaxy Watch 8 Prime Day deal drops it to within $4 of its all-time low
Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission. Learn more. Amazon has dropped the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 (40mm, LTE) to $269.99, down from its $349.99 recommended retail price. That saves you $80, a 23% discount off the RRP, and makes this Prime Day offer the best price we’ve seen on Samsung’s small LTE smartwatch since the last Prime Day sale. Even then, it was only $4 cheaper! This deal is worth…
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Apps & Logiciels
iPadOS 27.2 public beta 2 and more now available, here’s what’s new
Yesterday Apple released new 27.2 developer betas, and today public beta testers have fresh updates available too. Here’s what’s new in iPadOS 27.2 public beta 2 and more. If you’re part of Apple’s public beta program (beta.apple.com), the company is rolling out new beta updates today. Public beta 2 is available now for iPadOS 27.2 and rolling out for tvOS 27.2, HomePod 27.2, and more as well. These releases are the exact same software…
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Apps & Logiciels
Apple Releases Second Public Betas of iOS 27.2 and macOS Golden Gate 27.2
Apple today seeded the second betas of iOS 27.2, iPadOS 27.2, macOS Golden Gate 27.2, tvOS 27.2, and watchOS 27.2. The software comes a day after Apple provided the third betas to developers. To get the new betas, you can sign up on Apple's beta testing website. After you're signed up, the betas can be installed through the Software Update section in the Settings app on each device. iOS 27.2 includes the redesigned Health…
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Apps & Logiciels
macOS 27.2 public beta 2 now available, here’s what’s coming
One day after rolling out macOS 27.2 beta 3 to developers, Apple is now rolling out the equivalent build for users enrolled in the public beta program. Here’s what’s new. After a two-week hiatus, Apple released macOS 27.2 beta 3 for developers yesterday, continuing its round of testing ahead of the system’s official release in the coming weeks. While the iOS 27.2 betas have introduced a few new features, including a redesigned Health app,…
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Amazon kills Alexa’s ability to control Echo speakers' AUX input
Amazon has disabled Alexa control of devices plugged into the company’s Echo smart speaker’s AUX port. Users have reported receiving an email from Amazon this week informing them of the change. “This is a reminder that as of today, voice commands to control your Echo device’s Aux input are no longer available. Requests like ‘Alexa, play from line in” or “Alexa, set aux input’ will no longer work,” an email that Amazon sent reads,…
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A Wi-Fi eGPU for Mac sounds good in theory, if you can afford it
The WiCi One is a wireless GPU that can handle AI tasks and even gaming graphics rendering for your Mac over a network. We have questions. The graphics processing unit (GPU) is an important part of everyday computing. Doing everything from handling graphics for games to processing AI tasks locally. For users of small computers incapable of holding a full-size graphics card, such as a thin notebook or a compact computer, an option is…
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Actualité : TCL P80 Ultra : nous avons testé son écran Amoled NxtPaper, et les reflets prennent une claque
© Les Numériques - L'écran NxtPaper du TCL P80 Ultra est passé sous nos sondes. Après plusieurs générations cantonnées aux dalles LCD, la technologie NxtPaper passe à l'Oled. Présentée au MWC 2026, cette déclinaison trouve pour la première fois sa place dans un smartphone disponible dans le commerce avec le TCL P80 Ultra. L’idée reste la même : réduire les reflets et ménager les yeux, sans renoncer cette fois aux noirs profonds et au…
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Anker’s 100W universal charger is a great travel gadget for $64
For frequent travelers who like to pack light, the Anker Nano 100W universal travel adapter packs multiple USB ports and is equipped with the ability to adapt to outlets in over 200 countries and regions with its US, UK and EU plugs. During October Prime Day, it’s only $63.99 (usually $79.99) at Amazon. Anker Nano 100W universal travel adapter Anker’s powerful Nano international travel charger is great if you have a lot of USB-C…
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Google officialise Nano Banana 2.1 : meilleures images et édition plus facile
Google confirme enfin un modèle que les curieux avaient déjà vu passer deux fois. Ce mardi 6 octobre, le compte X de Google AI Studio a présenté Nano Banana 2.1, la nouvelle version du modèle de génération d’images de la firme de Mountain View. Il prend la suite de Nano Banana 2, lancé le 26 février. introducing @NanoBanana 2.1 🍌our latest image generation model outperforms our previous models across the board:– better visual design–…
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