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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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IA
Consumer Appetite for Personal AI Goes Mainstream
This article is brought to you by Qualcomm Technologies. For many consumers, much of the promise and appeal of AI is personal. Consumers are looking past generic tools and want to know how these technologies will help them in their daily lives. These trends coincide with the advent of new classes of wearable devices that, in addition to being able to leverage powerful frontier models, feature built-in intelligence that understand the context of a…
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Where was my invite to the — wait, what? Airbnb had a gala?
Airbnb’s nonprofit held its inaugural gala on Wednesday in Los Angeles, and the internet had one reaction — the what gala? realizing i’m the first person in my bloodline to read the words ‘airbnb gala red carpet’ one after anotherthey’re just making up events for anything now https://t.co/wwRDmA7Wfo In case you missed it, back in 2020, Airbnb launched a nonprofit that provides free and temporary housing to families impacted by crisis or disaster. Its…
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Google Home update should make Gemini stop saying ‘Sorry, I didn’t understand’ so much
Google’s latest Gemini for Home update targets a few issues, like one where speakers randomly blurt out “I didn’t understand” when no one asks. The second October Gemini for Home update was released by Google today. It bundles a few fixes with a lengthy section in the changelog dedicated to the Google Home app. But there are six individual changes for Gemini within the Home app. One fix stands out the most, though. According…
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Trump declares robot imports a national security threat
President Donald Trump has declared the imports of foreign-made factory robots to be a national security threat—ordering new US negotiations with trading partners while holding out the possibility of imposing new tariffs on such robot imports in the future. Issued on October 28, Trump’s presidential proclamation represents heightened government scrutiny of foreign-made industrial robots that could complicate the manufacturing operations of major US corporations that rely on such robots. Those companies include Detroit automakers…
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Apps & Logiciels
Apple Lowers App Store Fees in Taiwan Starting October 31
Apple is lowering the commission that it collects in Taiwan to 26 percent, down from 30 percent. Apple plans to drop the rate for in-app purchase and paid app transactions on the iOS and iPadOS Taiwan storefront starting on October 31. The commission update comes after Apple held discussions with the Taiwan Fair Trade Commission (TFTC). In a statement to MacRumors, Apple said the fee reduction reflects its ongoing commitment to developers. We're making…
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IA
Google stock drops amid AI fears; AI Mode has ‘lower monetization,’ getting more ads
Google is bringing ads to AI Mode globally as it admits that the new take on Search brings “lower monetization,” all while $GOOG stock is seeing a fairly major drop. Alphabet’s Q3 earnings call yesterday saw Google’s Philipp Schindler acknowledging that AI Mode, the company’s Gemini-powered new take on Search, has “lower monetization” compared to traditional Search. So the “strong growth” of AI Mode didn’t have as much of a positive impact on Google’s…
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Cybersécurité
Hacker may have stolen millions in a malware attack against online poker players
Wired has the story of a superuser cheating scandal. Professional poker is the latest community to reckon with the impact of a high-profile cyberattack. Wired reports that hundreds of online poker players have allegedly been targeted in a malware attack that allowed a cheater to see their screens. Cases where a player manages to cheat by getting unfair access to another person's cards is known as the "superuser" strategy, and it has popped up…
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Amazon's latest suite of Alexa-powered Echo devices includes a digital Photo Frame
What you need to know Amazon announced a refreshed list of 2026 smart home devices: the Echo Dot, Echo Studio with Home Camera, Echo Time, Echo Show 16, and the Alexa Photo Frame. The Echo Dot offers a built-in smart home hub that connects it to "thousands" of available smart home devices, such as lights and locks. The Echo Show 16 is ~40% thinner than before, and delivers a 16-inch HD screen that users…
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HomeView Pre-Order Returns to $289.99 on Amazon
Amazon's $9 pre-order discount on the HomeView has returned for the Space Gray color, allowing you to get the home hub for $289.99, down from $299.00. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running. Although only a $9 discount, this is still biggest deal we've seen on the HomeView,…
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Apple Avoids Showing Pinched Fingers on iPad Mini Page in South Korea
In the U.S. and most other countries, Apple's website shows the new iPad mini being held by pinched fingers, but this is not the case in South Korea. The new iPad mini shown with pinched fingers on Apple's website in the U.S. On its South Korean website, Apple simply shows an image of the iPad mini on its own. The new iPad mini shown without pinched fingers on Apple's website in South Korea Apple…
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IA
You can generate and edit Google Docs files directly in Gemini chats now
Editing files you generate with Gemini no longer requires leaving the app. Editing files you generate with Gemini no longer requires leaving the app. Now you can generate, preview, and edit PDFs, Google Docs, Google Sheets, slide decks, Markdown files, TXT files, and code directly within Google Gemini. The new file editing capabilities are available starting today for all Gemini users, and while PDF previews/editing works on both the web and mobile, all other…
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Apps & Logiciels
Netflix is making a live-action PUBG show written and directed by Donald Glover
The streamer also has an Assassin's Creed series in the works, along with a Gears of War feature film. Netflix is making a live-action series based on the massively popular battle royale game PUBG. The whole thing is being spearheaded by Donald Glover. That's right. The guy who made Atlanta is making a PUBG show. According to Netflix, Glover will star in, write, direct and executive produce the project. He will be assisted by…
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Don't expect more Assassin's Creed remakes anytime soon
Ubisoft shared some updates on the franchise, including confirmation of a New Game+ option for Assassin's Creed Valhalla. Ubisoft offered Assassin's Creed fans a string of franchise updates on Thursday, including one that might come as a disappointment for many. The company said that, despite the success of the enjoyable Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced, it doesn't have any other remakes in the works right now. "One thing we want to be transparent about…
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Apps & Logiciels
Google Home and Nest speakers getting seven updates, including for Bluetooth & audio quality
In addition to Chromecast with Google TV and Nest Wifi Pro updates, Google detailed what new firmware for Nest and Home speakers brings. The Google Home, Google Home Mini, and Nest Audio benefit from “enhanced streaming performance” that should result in “smoother audio playback.” There’s also “faster and more reliable local device discovery” in the Google Home app for the Google Home Speaker, Nest Audio, and Nest Mini. Google has resolved an issue that…
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Apps & Logiciels
Google Home update rolling out with Nest Cam, Matter, energy-saving improvements & fixes
There’s a new Google Home update rolling out that delivers improvements for Nest Cam owners, Matter devices, and more. Detailed on Google’s changelog, there’s a host of new updates rolling out for the Google Home ecosystem, many of which can be found directly in the Home app. And there’s a lot in this one. The October 29 update is one of the biggest in recent memory. Beyond that, there are some bigger improvements to…
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IT & Science & Technology
Trump ignored intel on China’s Nvidia spy to protect company’s stock, report says
Donald Trump apparently is so aligned with Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang—who has become the president’s key advisor on AI—that he ignored intelligence indicating that Huang was the target of a “Chinese spy plot,” and did so partly to protect Nvidia’s stock. The New York Times spoke with people briefed on US intelligence agencies’ surveillance and granted them anonymity to discuss findings drawn from “classified intelligence.” According to sources, about a year ago, Trump was…
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Smartphones
Autonomie de l’iPhone Duo : deux batteries, deux écrans et une réalité à mesurer
Autonomie de l'iPhone Duo : deux batteries, deux écrans et une réalité à mesurer. Analyse éditoriale, données constructeur et conseils concrets, avec sources officielles et visuel dédié.
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Ikea’s colorful donut-shaped smart lamp is $20 off
With its playful design, versatility, and relatively affordable price, the Ikea Varmblixt quickly became one of my colleague Jennifer Pattison Tuohy’s new favorite smart light products when she tested it in April. Now, the donut-shaped lamp is on sale for $79.99 ($20 off) through November 11th at Ikea. Ikea Varmblixt lamp Where to Buy: $99.99 $79.99 at Ikea window.HYPE_DESK_CONFIG = { productImageUrl: "https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/10/iphone_17e.png", productImageAlt: "iPhone 17e • Unlocked", productTitle: "iPhone 17e • Unlocked", shortDescription:…
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Musique
France sous verre : par quelle chanson entrer dans ces trente histoires ?
Vous découvrez France sous verre ? De « Crazy World » à « Lola Dancehall », ses trente titres invitent à passer de la satire sociale aux scènes intimes, sans écouter toujours la même histoire.
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Turning a solar power system into its own backup
Rather than directly converting photons into electricity, concentrated solar energy uses mirrors to turn sunlight into heat, which can then be used to drive traditional generating turbines. Up to about a decade ago, there was a case to be made that concentrated solar energy had a bright future, as improvements in heat storage had turned it into a way to generate power around the clock. It wasn't to be. While concentrated solar costs fell…
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Smartphones
iOS 27.2 adds new video feature that’s perfect for iPhone Duo
iOS 27.2 launched this week with many new features, including an upgrade for the Apple TV app that’s especially perfect for iPhone Duo: Multiview. Apple TV’s growing lineup of sports content includes Formula 1, Major League Soccer (MLS), and Major League Baseball (MLB). And a new video feature in iOS 27.2—Multiview—makes me hope the streamer adds even more sports soon. Multiview lets iPhone users watch up to four live sports streams simultaneously. It’s available…
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Smartphones
L’écran de l’iPhone Duo est-il lisible en plein soleil ? Nos mesures
Apple entre enfin dans la danse du pliant avec son iPhone Duo. Pour équiper son nouveau format hybride, la firme de Cupertino aligne deux dalles OLED Super Retina XDR ProMotion : un écran externe de 5,4 pouces et un grand affichage pliant de 7,6 pouces. Pour chasser les reflets sur cette dalle souple et supprimer visuellement la pliure induite par les écrans pliables, Apple a eu l’idée d’y coller en usine un film nanotexturé…
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Google brings richer document editing to Gemini on mobile and the web
Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission. Learn more. At this point, we’ve all seen how easy it is for AI to generate some documents. But there’s still often a big gap between getting that first draft produced, and fine-tuning the model’s output to the point where every last element is just how we want it to be. Google’s always working on tweaks to improve that process, and today the company…
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