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Self-driving trucks are officially testing on California highways
Aurora Innovation and Kodiak AI, two companies developing self-driving trucks, have received permits from the California Department of Motor Vehicles to test their autonomous vehicle technology on public roads. And Kodiak has already started. Kodiak said it is starting with a handful of test trucks in California, primarily around its Mountain View office. Both companies applied for testing permits this spring under updated rules approved by the California DMV, the agency that regulates autonomous…
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ChatGPT subscribers can now open and edit Google Drive files from inside the chat
ChatGPT is rolling out a deeper integration with Google Drive, allowing users to add Google Drive files to their ChatGPT Library and edit documents without leaving the chat. Here are the details. As announced by ChatGPT Consumer Product Lead Adam Fry on X, users who subscribe to paid ChatGPT plans can now add Google Drive files to their ChatGPT Library. This week's ChatGPT feature drop – Aug 14:1/ Quizzes – "Quiz me on [topic]"…
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Pixel Journal gets some handy upgrades, and may soon tidy up your rambling entries
Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission. Learn more. Pixel Journal is still a fairly young addition to Google’s Pixel lineup, and the company doesn’t seem finished tinkering with it yet. A new version of the app is now rolling out with several useful quality-of-life upgrades. But there are also clues under the hood suggesting that there’s nore to come, as we’ve uncovered signs of a feature that Google appears to…
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Missing the bigger picture: Apple pulls down ad in Milan after children's rights group complains
Someone missed the point of an iPhone billboard, prompting Apple to pull the advertisement down after it was accused of normalizing "electronic babysitting." Apple has removed one of its billboards in Milan, Italy, after public outcry. The ad in question depicted a toddler holding a food-smeared iPhone paired with the text "Tutto ok, e iPhone," which translates to "It's okay, it's an iPhone." Apparently, the Italian children's rights watchdog Autorita Garante per l'Infanzia e…
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These AI tools make my life much easier on the Mac
9to5Mac is brought to you by Memoket: The Memoket Gem is an 11g AI wearable that slots beside your Apple Watch in a co-wear band. Press once to capture a conversation, and Gem connects it to what you discussed weeks ago — surfacing the earlier thread with a source link. From $179, shipping August 2026. Nearly four years into the latest AI boom sparked by ChatGPT, here are the tools that have actually stuck…
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Apps & Logiciels
Tim Cook on his Apple legacy: ‘I hope people say I was a good and decent man’
Tim Cook has entered his final weeks as Apple CEO, with John Ternus set to take over on September 1. In an interview with CBS News this week, Cook reflected on his “legacy” as Apple CEO. The interview took place in Houston this week, coinciding with the opening of Apple’s new Advanced Manufacturing Center. CBS News’ Jo Ling Kent: “As you look back on your time as CEO, in a word, what have you…
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Smartphones
9to5Mac Daily: August 14, 2026 – Apple TV news, iPhone 18 expectations
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 Backblaze: Backup you can rely on. Save 20% with code 9to5daily. New episodes of 9to5Mac Daily are recorded every weekday. Subscribe to our podcast in Apple Podcast or your favorite podcast player to…
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Thrive’s Joshua Kushner chides Silicon Valley VCs over AI euphoria
In Thrive Capital’s first-ever investor letter, founder Joshua Kushner has some unexpected things to say about his venture capital rivals on the West Coast. “It is difficult to overstate the magnitude of the opportunity,” Kushner wrote about AI in the letter, leaked to Bloomberg. “It would also be a grave error in our minds to let excitement weaken our investment discipline. … Within Silicon Valley in particular, the industry can become fixated on hyperincremental…
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Accessoires
Samsung has new Galaxy headphones in the works
The first new Samsung headphones in a decade could go up against Apple’s AirPods Max next year. The first new Samsung headphones in a decade could go up against Apple’s AirPods Max next year. Strings of code in Samsung’s Galaxy Wearable app hint at an upcoming pair of over-ear headphones that could compete with the AirPods Max, SamMobile reports. Samsung’s reportedly referring to the headphones as the “Galaxy H1,” and SamMobile says they could…
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Smartphones
Should You Buy an iPhone 17 Now or Wait for iPhone 18?
For the first time since Apple started selling standard and "Pro" iPhones, we're not going to get an entry-level iPhone model this fall. Apple doesn't plan to release an iPhone 18 in September, and will only launch the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, and foldable iPhone Ultra. The lower-cost iPhone 18 won't come out until spring 2027. Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more videos. With prices rumored to be going…
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Apps & Logiciels
Friday’s best Android app deals and freebies: Dragon Prana, Soul Historica, Conquistadorio, more
Friday afternoon’s lineup of the best Android game and app deals is now ready to roll, including titles like RPG Dragon Prana, RPG Ruinverse, RPG Infinite Links, Legend of The Moon2, RPG Soul Historica, TLOTS: Gold Edition, Conquistadorio, and more. Be sure to dive into the best pre-order deals on Pixel 11, 11 Pro, 11 Pro XL, and 11 Pro Fold, including enhanced trade values, up to $350 gift cards, and even a FREE…
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Google will now allow users to remove visible watermarks from AI content
Google VP Josh Woodward just announced that users will be able to remove visible watermarks from AI-generated images and videos. A toggle will soon be available for the Nano Banana, Omni and Lyria models, which all use the familiar sparkle icon to denote AI. It's also coming to Gemini and the video editor Flow in the future. This kind of defeats the whole point of visible watermarks, as they exist to give people a…
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What we know about the alleged Iranian hacks on U.S. water utilities
Since the end of last month, several water utilities in the United States have been hit by cyberattacks, causing alarm in the country. For years, water utilities and other critical infrastructure facilities in the power sector, for example, have been targeted by hackers, whether government-backed or individuals. What makes this recent series of attacks—allegedly carried out by Iran—particularly concerning was how widespread they have been, hitting targets in around a dozen states. The U.S.…
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Apps & Logiciels
Read-it-later app Pocket shut down down — here are the best alternatives
In May 2025, Mozilla announced that it was shutting down the popular read-it-later app Pocket, which it had acquired back in 2017 for an undisclosed amount. That led to a growing demand for alternative apps that could help people save online content, particularly longer articles, that they want to read later when they have more time. While Mozilla exited the business, saying the way people are browsing the web is changing, the shutdown boosted…
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Apps & Logiciels
Grâce à One UI 9.5, votre smartphone Samsung va pouvoir verrouiller des applications
Le verrouillage d’applications arrive sur les smartphones Samsung via la mise à jour One UI 9.5. Cette fonction permet de bloquer l’accès aux apps de son choix par code PIN, mot de passe ou authentification biométrique. On sait que One UI 9.5 est déjà en cours de développement et qu’une version bêta devrait bientôt être proposée sur les smartphones haut de gamme sortis cette année, à savoir les Galaxy S26, Galaxy Z Fold 8…
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How classic console games are coming to the Mac without emulation
Players can now play classic console games natively on Mac thanks to a growing scene of fan-made decompilations and recompilations. Here's how to get started. If you've been around the block a time or two, you're probably familiar with emulation. It's the process in which a piece of software emulates an environment that another piece of software can run on. But there are problems with emulation. The first is that it relies on an…
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Apps & Logiciels
Google must make it easier to install alternative app stores, judge orders
Google began distributing third-party app stores through its Play Store earlier this week, but not everyone is happy with the company's approach. The Verge reports that Judge James Donato, the US District Court judge who oversaw the company's antitrust case with Epic, believes Google has introduced unnecessary "anticompetitive friction" to the download process and has given the company a week to make changes. The judge took issue with the way Google presents third-party app…
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A RAMageddon guide to back-to-school laptop shopping
If you’re a student looking for an affordable laptop, I have bad news and I have good news. The bad news is that computer prices are out of whack due to the ongoing RAM and storage crunch, making some a little pricier than they used to be and others wildly more expensive. The good news? Despite that, there are still many great options, including the selection we’ve tested and highlighted below. Before you go…
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Cybersécurité
Vulnerability giving attackers full control of Macs is under active exploitation
Dutch officials have warned that a high-severity macOS vulnerability that allows attackers to execute malicious code is under active exploitation. “The NCSC has received a notification indicating that active abuse of this vulnerability has been observed on multiple systems on which port 5900 was accessible from the Internet,” the Netherlands National Cyber Security Centrum warned earlier this week. “In all these cases, root had been accessed on the affected system and a Monero crypto…
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Apps & Logiciels
Apple TV has 15+ new movies and it’s just the start of a big fall lineup
Apple TV just added a bunch of classic movies for subscribers, and the move comes just ahead of an especially film-heavy fall lineup for the streamer. Movies are having a moment. Theatrical hits like The Odyssey, Spider-Man: Brand New Day, Obsession, and more seemingly point to a growing cultural excitement for films. And Apple looks set to capitalize on that trend. This week Apple TV added a ton of classic movies free for subscribers.…
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Apps & Logiciels
US Judge says Google Play Store isn't doing enough to help users find rival app stores
What you need to know A report from inside a recent court visit between Epic Games and Google highlights the lackluster state of its rival app store search process. Judge Donato states Google must do better to let users find what they're looking for and to remove the third-party app store-specific page via the "Are you looking?" banner. Recently, Aptoide returned to the Play Store through Google's Play Catalogue Access Program. If you thought…
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Google now lets you remove the watermark from Gemini’s creations
Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission. Learn more. When creating content with Gemini, you could always count on a visible watermark being stamped on your creation. However, Android Authority recently spotted evidence suggesting that this would change in the future. Sure enough, Google has updated Gemini with this new option. Google has rolled out a new setting in Gemini called Media Watermark. You’ll be able to find the option by…
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Smartphones
Best Pixel 11 cases: Pixelsnap-ready, metal, protective, customizable, deals, more
The Pixel 11, 11 Pro, 11 Pro XL, and 11 Pro Fold pre-order deals are still flying but many of our favorite case makers are now ready to wrap your new device up in style and protection for delivery day. While we are already tracking solid 20% discounts on the new official Google Pixelsnap cases, the all-new customizable Grip Case from Dbrand has also arrived with a far more diverse range of designs and,…
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Cette nouveauté de Microsoft Word va tout changer pour les longs documents
Microsoft annonce une nouvelle fonctionnalité pour Word : Lien vers un emplacement. Celle-ci permet de pointer vers des emplacements spécifiques au sein d’un document. Travailler en collaboration sur des documents longs et complexes n’est pas une sinécure. Malgré le système de commentaires de Microsoft Word, on peut facilement se perdre entre les pages, confondre les informations, et avoir du mal à comprendre de quoi parle un collaborateur. L’éditeur apporte une nouveauté bienvenue à son…
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