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Actualité : Des automobilistes français ont trouvé la parade pour acheter des voitures électriques BYD ou Xiaomi pas chères jusqu’à 40 % sous leur tarif neuf en Chine
Et l’astuce des automobilistes, c’est de se tourner vers les voitures électriques d’occasion, avec environ 6 000 kilomètres au compteur. Et tout cela en évitant la taxe anti-subvention mise en place par l’Union européenne. Rappelons que c’est en 2024 que l’Union européenne a ajouté une taxe anti-subvention aux 10 % de droits de douane. Selon le constructeur automobile, le total peut monter jusqu’à 45,3 % hors TVA. Sauf qu’il y a une faille, puisque…
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IA
Reddit will force users to log in as AI is killing search traffic
The company is starting with tests outside of the US. Reddit will no longer allow logged out users or those without an account to view content on its platform, CEO Steve Huffman shared in an update. The change, which the company said will initially be tested in "select markets" outside the US, comes as the company says that search traffic has declined significantly. "A key piece of work to retain new audiences is shifting…
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Apps & Logiciels
Google fixes an annoying Photos bug that hid edited images from other apps
Hey, that's not what Magic Eraser is supposed to do! Google has finally fixed an irritating bug that Android users were running into when they tried to access pictures they edited in Google Photos. Over the summer, some folks found that these snaps were missing from the image picker in other apps, such as messaging and social media services. Saving an edited image as a copy rather than overwriting the original was said to…
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Apps & Logiciels
Apple cuts App Store commission in Taiwan following regulatory discussions [U]
Apple today announced that it is lowering its standard App Store commission in Taiwan, following discussions with the country’s Fair Trade Commission. Here are the details. Over the past year or so, Apple has faced mounting regulatory pressure on several of its App Store practices and rules worldwide, particularly those related to app distribution, payment processing, commission fees, and alternative options for developers. In Japan and Brazil, in response to local competition rules and…
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Smartphones
Android 17 QPR3 Beta 3 rolling out with 26 Pixel fixes
Following last week’s release, Google is rolling out Android 17 QPR3 Beta 3 to Pixel devices today. It’s another big bug fixer. Here’s everything new in Android 17 QPR3 Beta 3 [Gallery] 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 Android Beta community on Reddit. Android 17 QPR3 Beta 3 system images…
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Apps & Logiciels
Microsoft fixes a Windows 11 annoyance as PC revenue declines
Microsoft is beginning the rollout of a Windows 11 preview update that finally addresses a persistent power user complaint with the operating system: the right-click menu that obliterated years of muscle memory on command locations, and hid others behind an additional click. The timing for the release is notable, as the announcement comes alongside Microsoft's quarterly financial report that saw a continued decline in the business of selling Windows licenses for new PCs. The…
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Google brings AI Mode advertisements to more countries
Adding sponsored content in more markets could make the feature profitable. Google announced that its AI Mode will start showing advertisements in more markets. This feature of the company's search tool will display ads for users in Australia, Canada, India, Kenya, Malaysia, New Zealand, Nigeria, Pakistan, the Philippines, and Singapore. Later this year, people in Brazil, Mexico, and the United Kingdom will start seeing ads, too. In addition, the US will be getting "multiturn"…
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Patrick Stewart has died at age 86
Stewart was best known as Captain Jean-Luc Picard in Star Trek. Stewart was best known as Captain Jean-Luc Picard in Star Trek. Patrick Stewart, best known for his roles in Star Trek and X-Men, has died at age 86. A message posted to Stewart’s Instagram account says the actor died in his Los Angeles home on Wednesday “following a brief and poignant journey with Alzheimer’s Disease and Lewy Body Dementia.” Born in 1940 in…
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As search traffic dries up, Reddit announces it’s shifting to a logged-in experience
Reddit has long attracted millions of users to its site through Google, with many even appending the word “Reddit” to their search queries for better answers. But as search traffic dries up amid the shift to AI-powered search, Reddit is rethinking its relationship with the open internet. In its third-quarter earnings call on Thursday, the company announced it’s transitioning to a primarily “logged-in experience.” The move is designed to protect its data from AI…
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Pentagon IG refuses to investigate Starlink/Starshield slowdown in Ukraine
The Pentagon inspector general’s office declined a request from US senators to investigate restrictions recently imposed on the Ukraine military’s use of SpaceX’s satellite network. Ukraine, which uses SpaceX’s Starlink service and the military version known as Starshield, said earlier this month that military drones lost satellite connectivity when traveling above 161 kilometers per hour (100 miles per hour). The limit was removed after about 10 days. Five Democratic and four Republican senators sent…
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Domotique
Google’s got some big updates landing for pretty much everything in your smart home
Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission. Learn more. Google Home can’t seem to go more than a couple weeks between reports of its latest smart-home-breaking bug — and if that’s all you see, it can be easy to get a little frustrated with it. But Google’s got a team of talented developers working tirelessly on dozens upon dozen of Home upgrades, and today the company’s sharing a massive list of…
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Reddit will force everyone to log in
Reddit is becoming a ‘logged-in-only experience,’ says CEO Steve Huffman. Reddit is becoming a ‘logged-in-only experience,’ says CEO Steve Huffman. Reddit is announcing a huge shift: It’s going to start requiring users to log in. Right now, you can browse Reddit without having an account, and the site is generally a great resource for crowdsourced information on a whole range of topics. I know I’m not the only person who appends “reddit” to a…
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IA
Rivian expands joint venture with VW to include AI assistant
The $5.8 billion joint venture between Rivian and Volkswagen Group is expanding to include AI assistants. Rivian is now licensing elements of its AI voice assistant technology to Volkswagen Group as part of the broader joint venture, according to the company’s third-quarter investor presentation released Thursday. Rivian didn’t disclose the licensing fees, payment terms, or which Volkswagen vehicles will use the technology. However, the AI assistant, which recently rolled out to Rivian vehicles, could…
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Domotique
Here's a Hands-On Look at HomePod Mini 2's New Two-Tone Colors
The HomePod mini 2 is launching tomorrow (or in a few hours in Australia and New Zealand) and a new hands-on video from Craig's Tech Talk gives a clear look at the two-tone color design Apple added with some of the color options. For the pink, blue, and green HomePod mini models, the two layers of acoustic fabric are different colors. In pink, the outer layer is a light pink and the inner fabric…
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The R2 SUV is already Rivian’s best-selling vehicle
Rivian’s new R2 SUV was its best-selling vehicle in the third quarter, the company said Thursday, marking an auspicious start for the all-important EV. While Rivian didn’t say exactly how many R2s it sold over the three-month period, the company is confident enough in the pace of sales that it raised its delivery guidance for Wall Street. Rivian had previously expected to deliver between 65,000 and 70,000 EVs this year. On Thursday, it bumped…
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Rivian’s R2 is officially its best-selling vehicle
The mass-market R2 has quickly become the company’s top seller by volume, but high-margin software deals and the Volkswagen partnership are the real forces keeping the automaker in good financial health. The mass-market R2 has quickly become the company’s top seller by volume, but high-margin software deals and the Volkswagen partnership are the real forces keeping the automaker in good financial health. Rivian reported its third quarter earnings of 2026, providing us a closer…
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IA
OpenAI-backed Thrive Holdings acquires ADT
Thrive Holdings has acquired physical security company ADT for $10 per share or about $7.6 billion in equity, the companies announced on Thursday. Beyond equity, the total enterprise value of the deal is $15.3 billion, ADT said. Thrive Holdings is the holding company spinout from Josh Kushner’s powerhouse VC firm Thrive Capital. It also counts OpenAI as its partner, as well as an investor. The firm’s mission is to hold other companies long-term, revitalizing…
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Accessoires
Moto Buds 2 Plus deal brings Bose-tuned buds under $100
Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission. Learn more. Amazon has cut the Moto Buds 2 Plus to $99, $50 off the $149.99 retail price. That’s a 34% discount relative to the RRP, and it makes Motorola’s newer premium earbuds a lot more tempting right now. The Moto Buds 2 Plus sit above the standard Moto Buds 2 in Motorola’s lineup, so this deal gets you the more feature-packed option for…
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Apps & Logiciels
Apple VP talks new iPad mini: OLED without ProMotion, Acoustic Display, more
Apple unveiled its “biggest update ever” for the iPad mini this week, introducing a thinner, lighter design and an OLED display. In a pair of interviews, Dave Pakula, Apple’s vice president of Hardware Engineering, discussed the new iPad mini’s design, display, and more. About ProMotion: yeah right, OLED has faster response, hence why 60Hz is always enough. Oh wait... What about the iPad Pros, iPhone Pros and MacBook Pros with OLED at 120Hz? While…
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Save $102 on Lenovo’s big-screen Idea Tab Pro Gen 2 tablet
Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission. Learn more. Lenovo’s Idea Tab Pro Gen 2 is built for people who want a big Android tablet for movies, notes, and getting work done, and there’s a solid deal on it right now on Amazon. This model stands out with a 13-inch 3.5K IPS touchscreen and a fast 144Hz refresh rate, giving you a large, sharp display that’s well suited for both entertainment…
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Popcorn bucket innovation is at an all-time low and the Dune: Part Three 'Double Sandworm' is proof
Collectible popcorn buckets have become a fixture of movie theaters' post-pandemic recovery, and if hawking plastic helps them keep the lights on, so be it. But if we are going to submit ourselves to the Funko Pop-ification of food receptacles, shouldn't they at least be interesting? Two years after Dune: Part Two's Sandworm popcorn bucket went viral, AMC Theatres made the obvious decision to double down for Dune: Part Three. The theater chain is…
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Le patron de Nvidia espionné par la Chine, Donald Trump préfère regarder ailleurs
Une femme d’affaires chinoise proche de Jensen Huang, le patron de Nvidia, serait une espionne à la solde de Pékin. Les agences de renseignement des États-Unis la surveillent, mais Donald Trump n’a encore pris aucune mesure. Sous fond de guerre commerciale entre les États-Unis et la Chine, le New York Times publie une enquête révélant une affaire d’espionnage industriel visant Nvidia, l’entreprise la mieux valorisée au monde depuis l’essor de l’IA. Le média explique…
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Wearable
Time may be up for Samsung Galaxy Watch extended software support
Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission. Learn more. Samsung Galaxy Watch owners have dealt with a lot, especially lately. Some watches have overheated so much that they’ve caused burns on the wrists of those who wear them. Others charge so slowly because of thermal throttling that people are using fans and ice baths to speed the process. But now a new rumor raises a painful possibility for someone who’s invested…
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GM to pay $220 million to resolve claims it sold driving habits data
A coalition of 36 state attorneys general secured the settlement, which also requires GM to limit the data it collects. A coalition of 36 state attorneys general secured the settlement, which also requires GM to limit the data it collects. General Motors has agreed to pay $220 million to settle claims that it illegally sold driver and location information to data brokers, as reported earlier by Reuters. The agreement, which resolves a complaint from…
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