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Fashion startup Atoire raises $9.5M to bring consumers luxury goods without the markup
Fashion startup Atorie announced Thursday a $9.5 million seed round with investors, including a16z speedrun, Night Capital, and Lightspeed Ventures’ Jeremy Liew. Shoppers can visit the Atorie website and buy handbags or clothes made from the same material — and coming from the same factory — that manufacturers use in high-end goods. The items are reasonably priced, too, with an Italian leather handbag costing just a few hundred, compared to the thousands a brand…
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How WhatsApp Upgraded to Secure, Seamless Sign-In for 1 Billion Users with Passkeys
Posted by Niharika Arora, Senior Developer Relations Engineer, Tracy Agyemang, Product Marketing Manager, Google and Mayank Manuja, Android Engineer, Meta WhatsApp is the world's largest messaging platform, serving billions of users globally. It is the default communication tool for people across diverse regions, connecting users through private, reliable, and secure messaging. "What excites me most is the sheer scale of WhatsApp's impact. Even a small improvement to WhatsApp touches billions of users worldwide," says…
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Hoomanely’s building a smart feeding bowl and an AI platform to help owners spot when their pup is sick
Dogs are amazing. But as many pet parents will tell you, they can be remarkably good at hiding when something is wrong. My Labrador-Great Dane mix, for example, contracted tick fever several times over his 14 long years, and it was always at least a couple of weeks before I suspected something was off. It nearly gave me anxiety ulcers a few times. Hoomanely, a new startup out of Palo Alto, thinks it can…
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Google Maps is finally going to bring turn-by-turn navigation to Korea
Google Maps is filling a gap in its operations by working on bringing turn-by-turn navigation to Korea. Reported by The Korea Herald, Google has recruited a new “Strategic Partnerships Development Manager” who will be working with the Google Maps team to bring full service to South Korea. This includes working with private companies and public entities to get things up and running. While Google Maps works in South Korea, it only serves as a…
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Actualité : Fini les smartphones “neutres en carbone” et autres gadgets “favorables à l’environnement” : l’UE va serrer la vis sur le greenwashing dès le mois prochain
© Apple - Fini les "allégations" environnementales trompeuses, tranche Bruxelles Vous avez peut-être déjà acheté une montre connectée "neutre en carbone" ou un téléphone "respectueux de l’environnement". Ce ne sera bientôt plus possible. En effet, à partir du 27 septembre prochain, une nouvelle directive européenne censée limiter les "allégations environnementales trompeuses" va entrer en vigueur pour mettre de l’ordre dans ce milieu. Bref, Bruxelles s’attaque enfin au greenwashing. La directive 202/825 de son petit…
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RFK Jr. goes full anti-vaccine bananas over two measles deaths—one was a newborn
In the wake of news on Tuesday that two people in Pennsylvania died from measles, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has been posting a slew of anti-vaccine rhetoric and misinformation on social media—marking a resurgence of his old ways as a fervent opponent of lifesaving immunizations. The deaths are the first measles-linked fatalities in Pennsylvania in 35 years and are the first US measles deaths reported in 2026. They occurred amid an explosive…
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2025 vs. 2026 Mac Studio Buyer's Guide: All Upgrades Compared
Apple this week announced a new Mac Studio with the M5 Max and M5 Ultra chips, discontinuing the M4 Max and M3 Ultra models that had been on sale since March 2025. The machine's design is unchanged for a fifth consecutive year, with all of the upgrades being internal. The table below details everything that changed regardless of whether you choose a Max or an Ultra chip. The two tables that follow break down…
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Record deal: Philips Hue Neon Outdoor lightstrip hits its best price yet at 28% off
Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission. Learn more. Outdoor spaces can look flat once the sun goes down, especially around patios, walkways, fences, and garden edges. The Philips Hue Neon Outdoor 16-Feet Multicolor LED Strip Light is built for exactly that kind of job, and there’s a record Amazon deal on it right now. Amazon has the Philips Hue Neon Outdoor 16-Feet Multicolor LED Strip Light for $143.97, down from…
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Actualité : Microsoft prépare l’arrivée des PC RTX Spark avec 7000 applications validées sur Arm
© Les Numériques - Qualcomm aussi participe à la popularisation des applications pour l'écosystème ARM sur Windows. Après les annonces de Nvidia lors de la Gamescom concernant l’implication des éditeurs de jeux pour la plateforme RTX Spark, Microsoft en rajoute une couche histoire de marquer les esprits et signale que sa base de données répertorie désormais plus de 7000 applications et jeux fonctionnant sur la version ARM de Windows 11. Parmi les ajouts récents,…
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Speedo’s new smart goggles module can track all four swim strokes
A removable Speedo iQ module tracks swim strokes, head movement, breaths, distance, and more. A removable Speedo iQ module tracks swim strokes, head movement, breaths, distance, and more. If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement. Speedo is launching a removable smart module for its Vanquisher goggles that can analyze a swimmer’s performance across all four swim strokes: freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly. The…
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Samsung Galaxy S26 FE vs S25 FE: Why is the new model more expensive?
What are the differences between the two and is the $50 price hike all about RAM? Samsung just introduced the Galaxy S26 FE at its Unpacked August 2026 launch event. The company's latest Fan Edition smartphone is a follow up to the Galaxy S25 FE that was introduced in September 2025. One thing you might notice is the higher price. The Samsung Galaxy S25 FE started at $649 while the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE…
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Jensen Huang says Nvidia achieved AGI, again — not that it matters
Such milestones are ‘senseless,’ according to Nvidia’s CEO. Such milestones are ‘senseless,’ according to Nvidia’s CEO. On Nvidia’s earnings call Wednesday, CEO Jensen Huang casually announced the company had “achieved AGI,” one of the tech industry’s ultimate goals some of its biggest players have spent years chasing. Almost immediately, Huang dismissed the coveted milestone as “senseless.” He’s right. For the supposed finish line of the AI race, there is no consensus on what artificial…
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Passer à l’OLED pour jouer devient plus intéressant avec cet écran PC MSI 27″ en 1440p à 240 Hz en promo à moins de 340 €
L’OLED est vraiment la technologie de pointe du moment, quelle que soit l’application, pour profiter de l’image la plus belle. En gaming, notamment, le fait que les diodes s’éteignent quand il s’agit d’afficher du noir fait que les contrastes sont plus marqués et rendent l’image plus vive. Alors bien sûr le MSI MAG 274QP dont il est question ici en profite pleinement, avec une réactivité quasi instantanée. Il ne faut pas oublier les quelques…
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Built-in Genlock makes the Mac Studio a boon for professional video production
Apple has added Genlock to the new Mac Studio and the M5 Pro Mac mini. If you already know what that does for you, you've already called your production manager to make a purchase. It wasn't the most high-profile aspect of the newly updated Mac Studio, but Genlock will be the reason some users buy it. Genlock is a system for synchronizing footage from multiple cameras and saves potentially hours of manually aligning video…
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Google brings trip-planning features to Search's AI Mode
It's adding a flight price tracker, hotel booking and a way to view the cost in miles or points to the chatbot. Google is bringing a few trip planning features to AI Mode in Search starting today. One of those is the price-tracking tool from Google Flights. The company says you can tell the chatbot where you want to fly and when, and it will present you with options from more than 300 airlines…
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Le Xiaomi 18 Ultra aura peut-être ce qui manque au Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8
Xiaomi commence à teaser officiellement son Xiaomi 18 Fold que l’on devrait découvrir le 7 septembre. Un nouveau smartphone pliable avec un format passeport très similaire au Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 et, a priori, au futur iPhone Ultra d’Apple. Sur le site marchand de la marque en Chine, une page dédiée propose de s’inscrire et de déjà réserver un Xiaomi 18 Ultra. L’occasion de voir un visuel officiel du smartphone pliable… encore masqué…
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Sony lance la Bravia 6, une TV OLED 4K complète, mais étrangement limitée
A une semaine de l’ouverture de l’IFA à Berlin, Sony dévoile une nouvelle télévision. Il s’agit de la Bravia 6, un modèle qui va représenter l’offre OLED « abordable » de la marque. Elle va épauler l’exubérante Bravia 8 II et remplacer la vieillissante Bravia 8 que Sony maintient depuis 2 ans. Présentations. En 2024, Sony recréait son catalogue de Bravia. Le but : simplifier son offre. Pas uniquement pour le consommateur, qui n’arrive…
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Google AI Mode adds flight price tracking, hotel booking, & more travel tools
Google is rolling out a trio of updates that boost AI Mode’s travel capabilities, starting with the ability to get price alerts for flights. Google Flights price tracking is coming directly into AI Mode. This integration starts with the ability to “describe where and when you want to fly.” You’ll see a list of flights and prices from “more than 300 partner airlines and travel sites.” If you’re ready to book, you can build…
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Sony finally has a cheaper OLED to compete with midrange Samsung and LG TVs
The Bravia 6 is Sony’s first OLED TV with four HDMI 2.1 ports. The Bravia 6 is Sony’s first OLED TV with four HDMI 2.1 ports. After unexpectedly showing up on a wall-mounting compatibility chart on Sony’s site back in June, the company has announced the Sony Bravia 6 OLED TV. The TV sits below its other OLED TVs — the Bravia 8 and Bravia 8 II — as well as its Bravia 9…
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Speedo launches its own smart swim wearable
SpeedoIQ is a tiny tracker that sits inside a pair of Vanguard goggles. There are a handful of swim-tracking goggles on the market, but none can lay a finger on market leader Form. Speedo, arguably the biggest name in swimming, is gunning for the king with the launch of SpeedoIQ, its new "swim intelligence" platform. The company promises SpeedoIQ will offer "real-time insights" on pace, distance, breathing, head position and turn performance. It's also…
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Google is turning AI Mode into an all-in-one travel agent
TL;DR Google AI Mode can now track flight prices and email you when fares change, with the feature available in more than 180 countries. AI Mode can show flight and hotel prices in points or miles, making it easier to see whether your travel rewards are worth using. Google is also adding hotel booking directly through AI Mode in the US, letting you choose a room and pay with Google Pay through supported partners.…
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Google’s AI Mode can now track flight prices, help book hotels, and more
Google is adding new ways for users to plan and book trips through AI Mode, its conversational search experience, the company announced on Thursday. Users will now be able to ask AI Mode to track flight prices, book hotels, and see the cost of flights and hotels in points or miles. The updates indicate that Google is looking to position AI Mode as an AI travel agent of sorts, as it’s moving beyond simply…
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Sony Bravia 6 : le téléviseur OLED accessible de la marque arrive
Après la série tonitruante LCD RGB Mini LED Bravia 9 II, Sony étoffe son catalogue sur le segment des TV utilisant la technologie OLED. Ainsi, on va désormais pouvoir compter sur la nouvelle série Bravia 6 qui vient remplacer la Bravia 8 alors que les TV Bravia 8 II restent dans les rayons. Pour aller plus loin Quels sont les meilleurs TV Oled en 2026 ? Notre comparatif Le segment des grandes diagonales occupe…
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Actualité : Sans smartphone ni Bluetooth : ces écouteurs IA avec eSIM fonctionnent en totale autonomie
Sur le marché des écouteurs sans fil, l’IA est notamment utilisée pour la traduction instantanée. Chez Apple, les microphones des AirPods Pro 3 sont capables de capter les propos d’un interlocuteur, puis de les retranscrire à l’oral dans les écouteurs ou de les afficher sous forme de texte sur l’écran de l’iPhone, dans la langue souhaitée. Autre usage : la transcription textuelle des conversations environnantes et la génération de résumés. Si les Soundcore Liberty…
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