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Congressman says TikTok backed out of a meeting to avoid child safety questions
TikTok backed out of a congressional committee's "public roundtable" set for this month over concerns it would be asked about…
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Meta is paying to peek at how you use their latest AI model
Most AI tools allow you to opt-out of sharing your usage with the model provider to improve future versions. Meta has taken that…
Engadget
Xbox is introducing time limits to game streaming
Anything but your console or PC can be an Xbox for 5-15 hours a month.
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Samsung’s beloved Q Series sound system is hundreds off for Labor Day
Researching, buying, then finally assembling a sound system for your TV is daunting, but it doesn’t have to be. If you want one…
Engadget
Apple has been sued for $2.7 billion over App Tracking Transparency rules
A lawsuit claims the policy was stricter on third-party developers than Apple itself.
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OpenAI launches Astra, its powerful (and controversial) new model
OpenAI claims that Astra represents "a new frontier on computer and browser use," and that it handles tasks with unmatched…
Engadget
Pre-orders for Sony's GTA 6-themed DualSense controllers will open on September 10
At $85, the hardware only costs a little bit more than the game.
The Verge
OpenAI’s next big AI model has ‘entered the AGI era’
OpenAI's next big model is here: GPT-6 Astra. The company calls it a "generational leap in capability" for areas like…
Engadget
TikTok introduces voice comments and simplified polls
It's also letting people upload multiple photos at once when reacting to a post.
Start the year AI-ready with the Google AI Educator Series
An overview of upcoming training sessions from the Google AI Educator Series (GES), and how teachers are putting these tools to…
TechCrunch
Qualcomm backs Ultrahuman in $70M round on bet to turn smart rings into computers
Ultrahuman is targeting a $200 million annual revenue run rate by January 2027 as it builds a new Qualcomm-powered smart ring.
The Verge
Microsoft opens up Xbox Cloud Gaming with new pay-as-you-go option
Microsoft says it will let anyone access Xbox Cloud Gaming in November, without the need to subscribe to Xbox Game Pass. The…
The Verge
Microsoft slashes Xbox Cloud Gaming to just 15 hours a month for Ultimate subscribers
Microsoft is announcing some major changes to Xbox Cloud Gaming today, less than a year after opening up cloud gaming to its Xbox…
TechCrunch
Circular unveils Ring 3 series with contactless payments and on-finger vibration alerts
The Circular Ring 3 series announcement comes amid a year of heightened competition in the smart ring market, following the…
Engadget
Anthropic automatically signs out Claude users to protect them from hackers
Infostealer malware apparently had harvested active Claude login sessions from users' PCs.
Engadget
Motorola just introduced another Razr that's covered in Swarovski crystals
The latest crystal-covered Razr phone is here.
TechCrunch
Ollie is betting its focus on privacy can help it win the AI assistant race
The family-focused AI assistant wants access to the details of your everyday life, but says it won’t use that data to train AI…
Engadget
Until Dawn 2 launches January 28
The interactive slasher Until Dawn 2 takes place on a tropical island and stars 'Stranger Things' actor Dacre Montgomery.