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FlightAware dropped its lawsuit against Kalshi after just one day
The case has been voluntarily dismissed "without prejudice against all defendants." FlightAware, the flight tracking company that sued Kalshi earlier this week, has apparently had a change of heart, Reuters reports. A day after it filed its lawsuit claiming the prediction market platform was using flight data to run a gambling market, FlightAware withdrew it, voluntarily dismissing the case "without prejudice against all defendants." Engadget has contacted FlightAware and Kalshi to comment on the…
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The next big indie game publisher is taking some exciting swings
The lineup from Kinetic Publishing, an indie label by the developers of Phasmophobia, includes Sam Barlow’s next game. The lineup from Kinetic Publishing, an indie label by the developers of Phasmophobia, includes Sam Barlow’s next game. Kinetic Publishing, a new indie publisher from the development team behind the co-op horror game Phasmophobia, just hosted its first games showcase, and it includes five ambitious new titles set to release in 2027 and 2028. Perhaps the…
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Pixel 11 Pro displays are ‘more than twice’ as scratch-resistant – it only gets better from there
Google is delivering some seriously durable phones, or so it claims, with the entire Pixel 11 Pro series delivering huge upgrades in regards to scratch and drop protection. Built on top of Gorilla Glass Victus 2, the Pixel 11 Pro and Pixel 11 Pro XL both have an “anti-scratch display coating” that Google claims gives its new phones “more than twice” the scratch-resistance of previous Pixel devices. This stunning aesthetic is built to handle…
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It looks like Apple’s iPhone 18 really will skip the fall launch this year
A supplier’s earnings call supports rumors that Apple will stick to launching high-end phones like the Pro series this fall. A supplier’s earnings call supports rumors that Apple will stick to launching high-end phones like the Pro series this fall. According to an Economic Daily News report spotted by MacRumors, executives for Apple supplier Pegatron confirmed during an earnings call that the iPhone 18 Pro series phones will launch this fall, but the base…
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Twitch will train Amazon's AI on your streams unless you opt out
Twitch now lets streamers block Amazon from using their broadcasts, clips, and other channel content to train generative AI. However, it's opt out, so here's how to do that. The Amazon-owned streaming service announced the AI training opt-out on August 12. Users can find it under Security and Privacy in Twitch account settings, where it's labeled "Training for Generative AI." Turning off the setting prevents Amazon from using a channel's streams, videos on demand,…
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Best Google Pixel 11 and Pixel 11 Pro cases
Google has lifted the veil on the Pixel 11 series, and it's a fun color story across the board. The good news is, the base and Pro models share dimensions once again, measuring 6.0 in (height) x 2.8 in (width) x 0.3 in (depth), so the best Google Pixel 11 cases and the best Google Pixel 11 Pro cases are one and the same. You might have spotted many first and third-party cases for…
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Spotify could pick up a new trick from YouTube
Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission. Learn more. Spotify may still primarily be a service focused on listening to music, but over the past several years, it’s impossible to ignore just how much its scope has broadened. From podcasts to audiobooks, Spotify has continued to give subscribers more and more different types of content to consume — and a couple years back, that extended to music videos. Now we’re taking…
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Enhance your app for the new Pixel lineup: Unveiled at Made by Google
Posted by Fahd Imtiaz, Senior Product Manager, Loryn Hairston, Product Marketing Manager, and Tracy Agyemang, Product Marketing Manager, Android Developer Made by Google expands what's possible across the Android ecosystem. With the introduction of the Pixel 11 Pro Fold, Pixel Watch 5, and the entire Pixel family, users are moving seamlessly across diverse screen sizes, unique postures, and intelligent experiences. For you, the developer, this represents a massive opportunity: foldable users spend about 14x…
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Scientists just created female clones of male mice
Scientists have deliberately turned male mouse embryos into females for the first time. A team based in Japan used a CRISPR-based approach to remove the Y chromosome from male cells and create female clones of male mice. “No one has done this before,” says Monika Ward, a reproductive biologist at the University of Hawaii, who was not involved in the research. The feat could change the way scientists think about reproduction, says Takashi Ishiuchi,…
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Pixel Buds Pro 2 and 2a are getting some upgrades, including deeper Gemini integration
However, the company did not show off any new designs at today's Made by Google event. Today was a big day for Google. The company showed off gobs of new Pixel products, including phones, foldables, watches and Bluetooth trackers. However, there were no new earbuds. The Pixel Buds Pro 2 and Pixel Buds 2a are still the latest earbuds in the company's roster, even though the Pro 2 earbuds are two years old and…
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Google Unveils $29 Pixel Tag to Take On Apple's AirTag
Google today introduced the Pixel Tag, its answer to Apple's AirTag. Pixel Tag is Google's first item tracker, even though Google implemented an item tracking network two years ago that's been used by third-party devices. The Pixel Tag is made from stainless steel, and it is IP67 water- and dust-resistant. There's a built-in speaker that can play a sound when an item it's attached to is lost, and a button that causes a sound…
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Grubhub’s $24M FTC settlement is finally reaching diners and drivers
Well over half a million Grubhub drivers and customers are set to receive a share of $23.8 million following allegations that the food delivery company misled workers about their potential earnings and engaged in other deceptive practices. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced on Wednesday that it’s distributing the money to 640,038 consumers, with most recipients receiving a check in the mail. Some will receive their payments through PayPal. The payouts stem from a…
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Honor finally launches Robot Phone starting at around $1,500
The gimbal-touting AI-first Honor Robot Phone has finally made its debut, and it starts at around $1,500 – though you won’t be able to buy it in most of the world. Available now in China, Honor’s Robot Phone gets its name from a robotic arm on the back that houses a 200MP camera with 4DoF stabilization. The HONOR Robot Phone integrates an ultra-compact 4-DoF mechanical system featuring the HONOR Titanium Agile Gimbal. Developed through…
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This is the best deal you can get on Google Pixel 11, with gift cards, free watches, and more
Google’s new Pixel 11 series seems really promising, but they’re also all $100 more expensive across the board than last generation. Luckily, if you’re already sold from our various hands-ons, there are a ton of surprisingly excellent pre-order deals and trade-in valuations you can take advantage of to bring that price tag down — and frankly, no one has Amazon beat. Just like with the recent Galaxy Z Fold 8 launch, Amazon has the…
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Ultimate Ears WONDERBOOM 4 hits its lowest Amazon price yet
Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission. Learn more. Pool days, beach trips, and weekend getaways are a lot better with a speaker that can handle water, sand, and being tossed in a bag. The Ultimate Ears WONDERBOOM 4 fits that job well, and it is now on sale at Amazon for $64.99. That price is down from the $79.99 recommended retail price, representing a 19% discount. It’s also the first…
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Is Verizon down for you? Here’s what’s going on (Update)
Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission. Learn more. Update: August 12, 2026 (3:20 PM ET): The number of reports has dropped significantly. Verizon has reached out to Android Authority with the following statement: The carrier states that the outage was isolated to the Albuquerque, New Mexico area. It claims not to see anything significant in other areas. However, Downdetector’s heat map showed that customers outside of the city were also…
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AI coding startup Cognition reportedly already in talks to raise at $40B valuation
Cognition, maker of the AI coding agent Devin, is reportedly already talking to investors about raising another funding round with a big leap in valuation, after it raised $1 billion at a $26 billon valuation in May. This new round could deliver at least a $40 billion valuation based on achieving a $1 billion annualized revenue run rate, according to sources cited by Bloomberg. Three months ago, when it announced its last raise, Cognition’s…
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One UI 9 Beta 5 is here, but rumors about what's next are living in our heads rent-free
What you need to know One UI 9 Beta 5 is rolling out for enrolled Galaxy S26 testers in a few overseas regions with a 1.1GB download. The patch carries a handful of fixes, alongside the August security update. However, rumors on social media claim Samsung has started developing One UI 9.5 for the Galaxy S26, despite the main upgrade still in the Beta Program. There's a lot happening today (Aug 12), but that's…
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Apple Wallet Could Soon Save Trade-In Quotes for 90 Days
Apple appears to be developing a retail trade-in system that would let customers save a trade-in offer to the Wallet app for up to 90 days, based on code seen by MacRumors. References to the system were found in an update to Apple's Guide app. Guide is used by Apple employees, Apple Authorized Resellers, and other sales organizations during conversations and product demonstrations with customers. One string in the app says: "You can add…
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Apple Hires Airline Exec as Vice President of Government Affairs
Apple hired former American Airlines executive vice president Nick Gatten as its new vice president of government affairs, reports Bloomberg. Gatten will take on some of the duties of senior vice president of government affairs Katherine Adams, who is retiring at the end of 2026. Gatten will report to Apple senior vice president and general counsel Jennifer Newstead, with Adams to remain available in an advisory role until October 1. Bloomberg says Gatten is…
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As AI safety concerns mount, three pioneers make the case for staying open
As projects like Pacing the Frontier look to major labs as a way to keep AI research safe, open source models have become a sore spot for the industry. With free distribution and little control over how they’re used, open-weight models aren’t easily controlled, leading some labs to treat them as downright scary. But at the Ai4 conference in Las Vegas last week, three of the world’s most respected AI researchers — Nobel Prize…
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Google’s Pixel 11 phone preorders come with up to $350 in gift cards
Google’s latest Pixel 11 series phones have arrived, and you can preorder them now. Google’s latest Pixel 11 series phones have arrived, and you can preorder them now. If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement. Looking to get your hands on the latest Pixel devices? After weeks of leaks and rumors, Google has officially announced its next generation of Pixel phones and watches.…
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Google Pixel 11 vs Pixel 11 Pro : les différences à connaître pour bien choisir
Les Pixel 11 et Pixel 11 Pro ont été officialisés à l’occasion de la Made by Google 2026. D’ailleurs, les nouveaux smartphones Pixel sont déjà en précommande. Vu de loin, les deux téléphones se ressemblent : même diagonale de 6,3 pouces, même barre photo horizontale au dos, mais l’écart se creuse quand on gratte un peu. Les deux téléphones se ressemblent beaucoup, certes, mais un détail visuel permet de les différencier relativement rapidement. En…
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Twitch streamers can now opt out from training Amazon’s AI
Flip the new Twitch toggle if you don’t want your content to be used to train Amazon’s generative AI content models. Flip the new Twitch toggle if you don’t want your content to be used to train Amazon’s generative AI content models. Twitch users can now opt out of allowing their content to be used to train Amazon’s generative AI models. Opting out means that “your streams, VODs, clips, stream chats, and pictures and…
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