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How do translation earbuds actually work?
Here's what they do and what you can realistically expect. One day, you won't need to understand Japanese or have a human interpreter to have a fluent conversation with a Japanese person; one language would be enough to communicate with the world. That is the grand promise of most translation earbuds projects, and recent developments in AI make that goal closer than ever. On the surface, translation earbuds seem like a simple piece of…
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Apple TV renews French drama ‘Carême’ for season two
Apple TV today announced that French-language drama “Carême” has been renewed for a second season. Here are the details. Earlier today, Apple TV announced that “Carême,” starring Benjamin Voisin, has been renewed for a second season, with filming expected to start next week in Paris. “Carême” debuted in April last year, and ran for 8 episodes with a 7.9/10 average on IMDb. The drama is based on Ian Kelly’s “Carême: The First Celebrity Chef”…
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Protests against OpenAI get increasingly creative
Two artists from a Bay Area studio unveiled What Iceberg?, a table-sized installation placed at the public entrance to an OpenAI developer event in San Francisco on Tuesday. According to a description of the piece, the 5-foot-tall sculpture “shows OpenAI’s leaders and investors escaping a sinking ship with unimaginable wealth, while everyone else is left to face the cost of AI.” One of the co-creators of the piece, a man in his “late 30s”…
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a16z-backed EliseAI raises $350M, doubles valuation to $4B
AI startup EliseAI announced on Tuesday that it has raised $350 million at a $4 billion valuation, double what it was worth when it raised its Series E last August. This latest round was co-led by Andreessen Horowitz and Bessemer Ventures. EliseAI, founded in 2017, automates administrative and operational work for housing and healthcare companies. It said its software is used by 1 in 6 apartments across the country and announced this summer it…
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Suspected ShinyHunters leader arrested in the Netherlands
The 24-year-old man is linked to the hacking group behind attacks on the FBI, Rockstar Games, Ticketmaster, and more. The 24-year-old man is linked to the hacking group behind attacks on the FBI, Rockstar Games, Ticketmaster, and more. Dutch police say they arrested a 24-year-old Amsterdam man in connection with ShinyHunters, the hacking group that claimed responsibility for high-profile attacks on Ticketmaster, Rockstar Games, and more recently, the FBI. In a press release, Dutch…
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Elon Musk’s AI-powered Grokipedia is updating again
After a months-long pause, Grokipedia is showing some activity once more. After a months-long pause, Grokipedia is showing some activity once more. Grokipedia, the AI-powered online encyclopedia from SpaceXAI, appears to be updating articles once again after a months-long pause. In August, Lawfare reported that articles on Grokipedia hadn’t reviewed edits since April, but the platform’s live updates site is now showing various recent changes to pages — though as I write this, many…
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AirPods 5 Teardown: Batteries Removable, Case Still Tough
Repair site iFixit today took apart Apple's AirPods 5 for one of its traditional teardown videos. It turns out the new AirPods are slightly more repairable than prior models, but it's still not a simple home fix. The AirPods 5 use pronged batteries that Apple previously used in the AirPods 3, but not the AirPods 4. The battery can be removed with a "nifty pair of tongs," and iFixit says the component is "intuitive…
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The most repairable AirPods ever are still a frustrating mess to get into
Apple's AirPods 5 have replaceable batteries in the earbuds, but the charging case remains inaccessible even with the best tools available. Here's how iFixit fared in its latest teardown. The AirPods line has always been a thorn in Apple's side, at least when it comes to environmental responsibility. These earbuds and charging case have always been irreparable hunks of plastic destined for a garbage dump at the end of their short life. However, iFixit…
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Here’s everything new in Android 17 QPR2 Beta 6 + 6.1 [Gallery]
Google rolled out Android 17 QPR2 Beta 6 and Beta 6.1 in quick succession to continue the preview ahead of the stable December launch. Over the coming hours, we’ll dive into all of Android 17 QPR2 Beta 6/6.1’s new features and every single change. (The newest updates will be at the top of this list. Be sure to check back often and tell us what you find in the comments below.) Android 17 QPR2…
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Tesla secures $30B in new credit lines as it looks to scale Cybercab, Optimus
Tesla has secured $30 billion in fresh credit lines that it could use to help scale the new products it is currently working on: the Cybercab robotaxi, Optimus robot, and Tesla Semi. The company announced Tuesday that Citibank has agreed to a $20 billion three-year delayed-draw term loan facility. Wells Fargo also signed an $8 billion five-year revolving credit facility, and a $2 billion revolving credit facility with a 364-day term. Tesla said in…
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AMD acquires World Labs AI startup, upping the ante against Nvidia
Chipmaker AMD and world models company World Labs announced that AMD will acquire the AI company by the end of the year, pending regulatory approval. The transaction is valued at $8.2 billion. In 2024, computer vision scientist Fei-Fei Li founded World Labs with fellow researchers Justin Johnson, Christoph Lassner, and Ben Mildenhall, with $230 million in funding, some of which came from AMD. The company began working on new world models, which are AI…
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'Get Ready' to pre-order the iPhone Duo starting October 12
Apple will let customers set up their iPhone Duo pre-order starting October 12, four days before orders open on October 16. Apple's first foldable iPhone, known as the iPhone Duo, debuted on September 9, alongside the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max. While the latter two are already available for purchase, those looking to get an iPhone Duo will have to wait until mid-October 2026. Pre-orders for iPhone Duo start at 8…
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Android 17 QPR2 enables Pixel 11 Pro HiLight for messages
With Android 17 QPR2 Beta 6.1, HiLight on the Pixel 11 Pro series now supports message notifications. After updating, go to Settings > System > HiLight for the new “Messages from favorites: Glows when your favorite contacts send you messages” option below Speaking with Gemini and Calls. When you go to a Google Contacts page, the HiLight bottom sheet shows options for Phone calls and Messages that you can individually enable/disable. We’re seeing this…
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9to5Mac Daily: September 29, 2026 – iOS 27.0.1, iPhone Duo features
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsored by Stuff:Stuff helps you get everything out of your head and into a simple, elegant system—closing open loops and reducing mental stress. A simple to-do list for iPhone, iPad, and Mac, with powerful tools…
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Codenames Party is the latest addition to Netflix Games
The word association game introduces a new Party Mode for streaming subscribers. Netflix has been actively building out its roster of family-friendly and party games over the past year and a half. Today, the streamer got a notable new addition to its library with Codenames Party. As with the other titles in Netflix's party game collection, players can join the action by scanning a QR code and then playing via their mobile devices; no…
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iFixit teardown of the new AirPods 5 reveals first real repairability improvement
iFixit’s teardown of the new AirPods 5 is now up, revealing an important, albeit tiny, repairability improvement. Watch it below. Since Apple launched the original AirPods in 2016, iFixit has consistently given them a 0 out of 10 for repairability. From heavily glued-in batteries and soldered connections to housings that are nearly impossible to open and reassemble without damage, AirPods have always been notoriously difficult to repair. With the new AirPods 5, however, iFixit…
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iPhone 18 Pro Owners Complain of Speaker Crackling or Popping
Some iPhone 18 Pro owners have noticed an unusual crackling sound coming from the speaker of the device, leading to complaints on the MacRumors forums and Reddit. Users have called it a crackle, a faint tick or pop, or random clicking. Many say the problem is with the earpiece speaker, and both the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max appear to be affected. Some people hear the sound consistently, while others hear…
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Android 17 QPR2 Beta 6.1 rolling out, including for Pixel 11
Following last week’s release, Google today is rolling out Android 17 QPR2 Beta 6.1, including for the Pixel 11 series. Google doesn’t list what’s fixed, but does identify one known issue: “Pixel 11 Pro Fold users may have to re-enroll Face Unlock.” You can report issues via the Android Beta Feedback app on Pixel devices. Access it from the application drawer or Quick Settings to file bugs in Google’s issue tracker. There’s also the…
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The Sideload 046: Frictionmaxxing
Welcome to episode 46 of The Sideload, a 9to5Google podcast. This week, Will is joined by Allison Johnson to discuss her experience with Meta’s new agentic AI chatbot Muse, and whether agents are really prepared to save their users time. Plus some thoughts on the iPhone 18 Pro’s variable aperture, Allison’s hands-on impressions of the iPhone Duo, and much more. Sponsored by NordVPN: Listeners to The Sideload can save up to 76% on a…
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Trump ads paid for by US government allegedly violate anti-propaganda laws
Broadcasters should be ordered to stop running Trump commercials that appear to violate US laws, consumer advocacy group Public Citizen said today in a complaint to the Federal Communications Commission and Federal Trade Commission. The ads appear to violate laws against using taxpayer funds for propaganda and a law that restricts political activity by federal government employees, the group said. "The most recent of these taxpayer-funded campaign ads, entitled 'The Final Battle,' is a…
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Apple faces renewed scrutiny over removal of ICEBlock from the App Store
CNN reports that Rep. Jamie Raskin sent a letter to Apple this week challenging the company’s explanation for removing ICEBlock from the App Store last year. Here are the details. According to CNN, Apple sent a letter to Rep. Jamie Raskin last July explaining its decision to remove ICEBlock and similar apps from the App Store, and Raskin has now responded with new questions about the company’s justification. For context, ICEBlock was one of…
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OpenAI’s latest features take direct aim at the app store model
The focus of OpenAI’s Dev Day on Tuesday may have been on its agentic assistants known as Dots, or its new AI models, but combined, the AI company’s announcements pointed towards a bigger plan: a disruption of the traditional app store model. Taken together, today’s announcements turn ChatGPT itself into the place where software can be discovered, launched, and used by people and agents alike. In addition, OpenAI introduced a way for people to…
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Amazon will give you up to $275 extra to buy a Pixel 11 right now
Through a boosted trade-in deal, Amazon will give Pixel 11 series buyers an extra $275 towards their new device. Amazon has been more heavily pushing trade-in offers over the past year, with the Pixel 11 series being a great example. During pre-orders, the online retail behemoth would offer hundreds of dollars on top of existing trade-in values when buying one of Google’s new devices, and that’s still happening. At the moment, Amazon is offering…
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You Can 'Get Ready' for iPhone Duo Pre-Orders on October 12
People who plan to purchase an iPhone Duo can go through the "Get Ready" process starting on Monday, October 12. The new detail was added to the iPhone Duo product page yesterday, according to Reddit. Get Ready lets users select a preferred color and capacity, confirm their carrier status, choose accessories, choose an AppleCare+ plan, select a trade-in, add a payment method, and set a shipping and billing address. When pre-orders go live, Get…
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