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Orico Thunderbolt 5 Desktop Workstation – excellent price for a storage dock
At about $330, the Orico Thunderbolt 5 Desktop Workstation adds fast storage, multiple display support, and 140W charging to your new Mac. It's pretty nice, but not perfect. It was Apple's choice to switch to (almost) all USB-C in 2016. They really haven't reversed course on this, other than conceding that MagSafe was pretty good, and so is native HDMI. So, if you're a regular AppleInsider reader, you know there's a dock for everybody.…
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Google releases Gemini 4 Argon, called its most powerful model yet
Google parent company Alphabet has launched Gemini 4 Argon, a new AI model built to handle a variety of tasks such as coding, research, and writing. But it’s cybersecurity that Gemini 4 Argon is supposed to have a particular knack for, according to Google. Argon is only being rolled out to a select group of the company’s cyber partners through its Fairwind Program, Google’s security initiative. The model was trained specifically for defensive cyber…
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Code hints continue to reveal features of Apple's upcoming Home Hub
The long-rumored Home Hub tablet device seems to contain an assortment of features from across Apple's ecosystem, and a code sleuth has found a connection between it and iPhone Duo. Apple's Home Hub is expected to be revealed on October 13 as a tablet device that is carried around the home. Rumors suggest it will display content based on who is nearby or interacting with the device, but very little has been shared otherwise.…
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The new and huger Paramount has a new co-CEO
Mattel chairman and CEO Ynon Kreiz is joining Paramount to help David Ellison run the company. Mattel chairman and CEO Ynon Kreiz is joining Paramount to help David Ellison run the company. Paramount is appointing a new co-CEO ahead of the close of its $110 billion merger with Warner Bros. Discovery. Ynon Kreiz, previously Mattel’s chairman and CEO, will be joining Paramount to lead alongside chairman and CEO David Ellison. According to Paramount, “Ellison…
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The Pentagon taps Elon Musk and Palmer Luckey to help decide what the military should do next
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth used a “State of the Force” address on Wednesday to launch a new effort to study how war may be fought as tech advances rapidly. It’s being called Project Meridian. Elon Musk, Anduril founder Palmer Luckey, and former House Speaker Newt Gingrich will co-lead the project. They’ll be joined by others from fields such as academia and policy, all working under the direction of Defense Department CTO Emil Michael. Their…
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Smartphones
Apple's Home Hub Borrows From the iPhone Duo's StandBy Mode
Apple's rumored smart home hub will have different faces users can choose from, some of which are similar to StandBy screens planned for the iPhone Duo. Leaker pdfu shared setup screens of the Photo Face said to be for Apple's upcoming home product. Based on the images, users can select from different photo collections, memories, or shared albums for the Photo Face, and those photos will be shown on the device's display. Photos are…
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Apps & Logiciels
Apple TV is currently down for some users, as other Apple services also face issues [U]
Update, 7:37 p.m. ET: Apple says all of the outages have now been resolved, with the exception of Apple TV. Apple is currently reporting issues affecting Apple TV and subscription purchases, while some users are also running into problems elsewhere across the company’s services. Here are the details. Apple’s System Status page currently lists Apple TV, App Store, Apple Fitness+, Apple Music, Apple Music Subscriptions, Mac App Store, and Subscription Purchase as experiencing outages…
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Elder fraud is rising – here’s how to protect your family
Elder fraud – where seniors are deliberately targeted due to this demographic having lower rates of tech literacy – is becoming a growing problem in the US. According to Incogni’s analysis of FBI data, 72% of elder fraud cases in 2024 were enabled by victims’ personal data being exposed online, accounting for $4.2 billion in losses. Family chat groups can be a goldmine for scammers. Everyday updates ranging from doctor visits to travel plans…
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Elon Musk and Palmer Luckey will advise the government on the future of warfare
The US Department of Defense announced a new initiative that it says will identify the technological needs for future wars. According to the commissioning note from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, Project Meridian "will study the battlefields of the future, identify which weapons and technologies warfighters will need to harness to dominate in these environments, and propose actionable solutions to start developing, testing and fielding these capabilities such that America will have overmatch for the…
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Smartphones
Fujifilm's Instax Pal 2 can plug directly into your smartphone to transfer images
The small digital camera combines software filters with tactile controls. Fujifilm made its smallest instant camera, the original Instax Pal, by separating the camera sensor from its printer. The new Instax Pal 2 takes the idea even further by becoming more of a standalone digital camera in its own right, complete with tactile controls and a collection of downloadable color filters. In terms of size and overall design, the Instax Pal 2 is larger…
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Accessoires
Actualité : Bon plan – La barre de son Samsung HW-Q930H "5 étoiles" à 583,99 € (-16%)
Décalque quasi intégral de la HW-Q935F, la HW-Q930H se contente d'ajouter quelques menues fonctions logicielles à un système home cinéma toujours aussi convaincant. Une mise à jour de routine, qui continue de bénéficier d'un excellent rapport qualité-prix. Dérivée directe du modèle 2025 déjà très convaincant, la HW-Q930H ne prend aucun risque. Ses performances sonores font toujours mouche, le caisson compact tient ses promesses et le couple barre/satellites continue d'offrir une immersion home cinéma rare…
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Actualité : Bon plan – Le four encastrable Hisense O643PG à 499,00 € (-23%)
Hisense, déjà très présent sur le secteur des téléviseurs, compte maintenant s'imposer dans nos cuisines avec des fours encastrables comme le O643PG, successeur direct de l'excellent BSA66334PG. Ce modèle à chaleur pulsée et équipé de fonctions vapeur lancé a été lancé un tarif très agressif. Hisense frappe fort avec le four encastrable O643PG, digne héritier du BSA66334PG. D'abord et avant tout, il fait preuve d'excellentes qualités de cuisson, dignes des cadors de notre comparatif…
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Actualité : Bon plan – Le chargeur Anker Nano (45 W, écran intelligent) à 27,99 € (-27%)
Anker complète son vaste catalogue de chargeurs avec un modèle baptisé Nano (45 W, écran intelligent). Il a la particularité d'intégrer un afficheur couleur et de séduire tout particulièrement les utilisateurs d’iPhone. Anker dote son chargeur Nano (45 W, écran intelligent) d'un afficheur hérité de ses modèles à la fois plus encombrants et onéreux. Pensé pour les iPhone et iPad — il constitue d'ailleurs une alternative très convaincante au modèle officiel d'Apple —, ce…
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Actualité : Bon plan – Le multicuiseur Moulinex Cookeo Touch Pro "5 étoiles" à 379,99 € (-21%)
Le Cookeo Touch Pro est une version évoluée du Cookeo Touch Wi-Fi puisqu'il intègre un système de pesée pour faciliter la cuisine. Cet accessoire permet de compléter un appareil déjà bien abouti afin d'améliorer plus encore l'expérience utilisateur. NB : La baisse de prix rapportée est calculée en comparant le prix le plus bas du jour avec la moyenne des prix les plus bas pratiqués par tous les marchands pour le produit le mois…
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Actualité : Bon plan – L’enceinte Bluetooth portable Bose Portable Home Speaker "5 étoiles" à 229,95 € (-35%)
Connu pour ses nombreuses enceintes portables, Bose s'essaye à l'hybridation avec sa Portable Home Speaker : une enceinte transportable, certes, mais faite pour l'usage à la maison, assistants vocaux (Alexa et Google Assistant) à l'appui. On peut sans doute reprocher à la Bose Portable Home Speaker de ne pas tout à fait en faire assez : le peu de sources réseau compatibles (si vous n'êtes pas utilisateurs de Spotify et/ou d'appareil Apple, guère de…
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Apps & Logiciels
Google Antigravity Googlebook app hits the Play Store
Ahead of the Googlebook launch, Google Antigravity is now available in the Play Store. Antigravity is Google’s agent-first development platform, with version 2.0 released at I/O 2026 in May. It serves as a “dedicated mission control to work alongside, steer, and customize agents that operate autonomously in the background.” After creating macOS, Windows, and Linux versions, Antigravity is now available on Android with a native interface. It interacts with the Linux environment available on…
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Dinosaur-killing impact crater might have been teeming with life
About 66 million years ago, the Chicxulub asteroid smashed into Earth, kicking up tsunamis and dropping hot debris that annihilated non-avian dinosaurs and many other species. But not everything it left in its wake was destructive. This space rock hit what is now the partially submerged Yucatan Peninsula, and at the bottom of the ocean, the impact generated enough heat to create a hydrothermal system that persisted for 8 million years and may have…
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Google outlines timeline to phase out Gemini Gems in favor of Skills
What you need to know Gemini Gems are being phased out as Google replaces them with more flexible, reusable Skills. Skills roll out October 5 in Workspace and October 13 in the Gemini app, with Gems starting their exit in November. Multiple Skills can work together, letting Gemini combine specialized instructions for more complex tasks. Google is swapping out Gemini's customizable Gems for a more flexible system called Skills, and the transition is now…
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Fifth unvaccinated person dies of measles; CDC still not counting all deaths
A fifth, unvaccinated person has died of measles in Pennsylvania, the state’s health department announced Wednesday. The department identified the deceased as a resident of Lancaster County, which is the epicenter of a raging outbreak that began in late April. The updated case count as of Wednesday is 943 across 39 counties, including 119 cases reported in just the last seven days. At least 176 people have been hospitalized. Lancaster County has reported 381…
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Google Home now lets you preview Nest Doorbell ringtones, just in time for the holidays
Smart doorbells usually center their features around their security features — person alerts, motion tracking, the works — but they also go a long way in making your front door a little more fun. Google is no stranger to seasonal doorbell chimes, and ahead of a few months packed with holidays, the company is making a big improvement to how you setup your doorbell ringtones. As part of today’s Google Home update, you can…
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Domotique
Google Home update rolling out with better ‘Find My Phone’ voice commands, smart home improvements
A new Google Home update has arrived with various improvements including better support for the “Find My Phone” voice command on Gemini speakers. In the Gemini for Home early access branch, Google says that users can expect “quality and reliability improvements” for the “Hey Google, find my phone” command that’s been around for years. It’s unclear exactly what’s changing, but this is a very useful voice command, so any upgrades will be welcome. Improved…
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Google pulls back the curtain to tease Gemini 4 Argon
Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission. Learn more. New AI models drop so frequently, it’s difficult to even think of a week that’s not particularly packed with them, but these last few days have proven especially fruitful, giving us everything from Claude Sonnet 5.5 to GPT-6.1 Sol. For a while now, we’d been wondering when Google would finally be ready to introduce the next big evolution of Gemini, and today…
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Returning from vacation? The government can search your phone without a warrant.
An Argentinian-American writer and immigration advocate recently sued the federal government, demanding that it delete data that he believes was copied off of his phone when he re-entered the United States earlier this month. According to the seven-page complaint, Thomas Kennedy said that a Customs and Border Protection agent at Miami International Airport physically searched his bags, questioned him about his books and magazines, and then demanded that he hand over his phone. “[The…
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Plex makes content discovery a little more human on Android TV
Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission. Learn more. Tired of having an algorithm telling you what to watch next? Plex is bringing a human touch to content discovery. New social tools could help you find the next show you want to invest your time in. Today, Plex is rolling out social features to Android TV. These features include Discussions, Lists, Reviews, Reactions, and Follows. That means users on Android TV…
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